"Ocean" Single by Plus Minue Equals Riot feat. Henry Allen of Faspitch

The challenge of finding the right words and vocals for Ocean’s big band influenced arrangement was not lost on Allen. “I knew it would be a challenge to sing on the song,” he adds. “My perspective is that when I listen to a song and I have a hard time making melodies and vocals, I know the song is going to be really good.”

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"Fatal Cleansing" Single by Turnpike

Thematically, “Fatal Cleansing” lines up the apocalyptic narrative of “Angels Weep” from an opposite perspective. “The earth, wretched by sin and suffering, is stormed by the brute forces of God,” describes primary songwriter Bryle Tomilap. “The end times foretell the lore of spiritual cleansing and the triumph of good against evil, but it will not be peaceful.”

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"Shinrin Yoku" Single by Carlo Mesina

"Shinrin yoku" (Japanese) translates literally to "taking in the forest" or "bathing in nature", and the song appropriately is all about running and the outdoors. "I used to run a lot. I still do these days but I have settled for indoor runs ever since the pandemic," Carlo describes his relationship with the sport. "But now I’m back to running outdoors when I find the time."

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