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Cherry Lena Weaves Together Darkness & Feminine Rage in “EDGE”
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Cherry Lena Weaves Together Darkness & Feminine Rage in “EDGE”

Canadian alternative pop artist, Cherry Lena, just released a new single: "EDGE". Touching on emotional themes like loneliness and isolation, this song is imbued with dark feminine energy and feminine rage. It also shows off the artist's rich vocals as well as her unique blend of drum 'n' bass beats and hypnotic dark pop tropes. Check it out: https://open.spotify.com/track/2uhtmKLHFHdf3K0NRWT1HE?si=33b6ddb822f94187 While this song doesn't quite emanate the same kind of "dark feminine"/"villain era" energy as some other tracks we've recently covered, it does lean into a specific side of 'bad bitch' behavior: inner strength and relentless self-care. It shows how one can drag herself out of the darkness--back from 'the edge'--and start anew. Explaining the song's history, C...
SINthetik Messiah Synthesizes Industrial D’n’B Track, “I Wanna Be Alive With You”
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SINthetik Messiah Synthesizes Industrial D’n’B Track, “I Wanna Be Alive With You”

If you haven't caught on yet, I'm a big fan of guitar music. The heavier, the better! However, sometimes, a song outside my usual tastes gets sent my way... and I'm taken aback by how much I like it. In this case, the song is "I Wanna Be Alive With You" by Louisiana-based industrial bass pioneer, SINthetik Messiah, sent to me by one of my editors here at MendoWerks. Learn from my mistakes: even if electronic music isn't your usual jam, let this song be your first taste of the genre. Because... in a word? It's 'epic'. Find "I Wanna Be Alive With You" by SINthetik Messiah on YouTube, below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1reL_SSkYAg "I Wanna Be Alive With You" video, via Drop Nation. According to SINthetik Messiah lore, this song is about a ghost watching his lover and y...