Los Angeles based pop artist, songwriter, and producer, Alexa Jaye, brings us on a journey of self sabotage in her new single, "The Breakdown". Already known for her various songs in TV Shows like The Kardashians, Selling Sunset, and more, this is Alexa's debut as her own producer too. We discuss the early stages of building this song idea out, but how imposter syndrome partially contributed to prolonging the completion. We also learn how certain production elements were carved out and the original style references for the song. Stream "The Breakdown" by Alexa Jaye on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Alexa, please visit her Instagram and TikTok.

Boy Jr. is the songwriting/production project of Erica Allen-Lubman from Rochester, NY. We discuss the inspiration behind the lyric of Boy Jr.'s single, "MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE", from their debut album Pay Attention to Meee, and how they tried to find a deeper meaning while writing, but trusted their gut instead. We also learn how certain production elements were made and how Boy Jr. was able to achieve a production that complemented the lyric so well. Stream "MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE" by Boy Jr. on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Boy Jr., please visit their Patreon, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

Nashville singer-songwriter, Cecilia Glenn, is giving a hint of jazz and a bit of flirt in her single, “It’s Not Raining Out,” from her debut EP. We learn more about the inspiration behind not only the lyric, but the chord progression that kickstarted the song. We also discuss the production and how producer, Lucas Morton, pushed Cecilia to break the mold of her classical vocal training when tackling this song's vocal production. Stream "It's Not Raining Out" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Cecilia, please visit her website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Nashville-based pop artist and songwriter, Zoe Clark, perfectly nails what it's like dating in your 20s in her recent single, "Wrong Time." We learn about the initial melody that took the lead in the rest of the song, and which sections of the song you can still hear it in. We also discuss the writing and inspiration of the song like what Zoe experienced to lead her to write the first line of the lyric, and what she saw as a child as she looked up to her older sister's dating experiences. Stream "Wrong Time" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Zoe, please visit her website, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

New York hyperpop artist, producer, and songwriter, Tiger Darrow, expresses how we have been feeling about appearances, especially with social media, in her latest single, "Fugly". Alongside co-writer Rachel Bochner, we learn about the initial lyric line that sparked the inspiration for this song and the random melody that ended up being the root of it. We also discuss the production and what led to the rhythmic changes and explosive bridge, and also talked about the significance behind the music video.  Stream "Fugly" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Tiger, please visit her website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Los Angeles pop artist, Caley Rose, is showing off a new side in her dark, cinematic single, "Lonely Bird". We discuss the inspiration of the song and the significance behind the subject of a bird. We also breakdown what Caley was imagining for the production as she started exploring the sounds that she was attracted to in the Game of Thrones soundtrack. Stream "Lonely Bird" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Caley, please visit her website, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Los Angeles artist, Peyton Shay, is telling a story about almost losing a loved one and realizing the bond you share transcends time in her single, "True Love Never Dies". Alongside producer, Brett Pemberton, we learn about the inspiration behind the lyric and how Peyton and Brett were dealing with similar situations around the same time, that allowed themselves to confide in each other while writing. We also discuss the cinematic production that takes you on this rollercoaster of emotions and how certain sections switched around as they were piecing this together. Stream "True Love Never Dies" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Peyton, please visit her Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.

Irish Alt Pop artist, Brooke, has been making waves for her ferocious vocal delivery and dance worthy anthem like in her single, "That's Rich." Inspired by Blondie, the fiery and empowering track narrates how you should never settle for anyone who doesn’t fulfill your needs. We discuss more about the inspiration behind the lyric and what it was like for Brooke to write original music for the first time. We also get to hear about Brooke's journey that led her to representing Ireland in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. Stream "That's Rich" by Brooke on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Brooke, please visit her website, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

Canadian singer-songwriter and composer, Ava Kay, created the soundtrack to life’s biggest transitions with her latest single, "Go". We learn about the inspiration behind the song and how she felt a full release while writing it as it was something she really needed to hear. We also discuss the instruments used to create this moving production that captures the moment she felt that full release. Stream "Go" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Ava, please visit her website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

New York City singer, songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Miles Francis questions all of the impulses men have inside of them in their single "Nature", from their latest album Good Man. We learn about how this was written after an argument with their partner, where they lost their temper and had punched a wall after frustration. We also discuss the production moments that support the lyrical theme, how Miles had the basic structure written before the lyrics took shape, and the music video. Stream "Nature" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Miles, please visit their website, Instagram, and Twitter.