Fabulous song! I love the Rose's vocal and the elegant bass line!!

The vocals are in my head after one listen and the music/instrumentation is very good!!

This a riff-driven punk number on the theme of dominance and control. It is either dark, or darkly dumb, depending on your point of view. I played around with gender pronouns to spread the joy!

I can license lyrics if people are keen. Full lyrics below:

Grip

[verse 1]

She’s got a grip on my heart [repeat x3]
Like a monkey wrench

Monk, key, wrench, twist

She sits on my chest [repeat x3]
To get leverage

He’s got a hold on me [repeat x3]
Like a harpoon

Hook, me, up, pull

He’s got his hooks in me [repeat x3]
Like a slaughter house

We hold each other tight [repeat x3]
Like a tourniquet 

Bleed, me, dry, stop.

We share everything [repeat x3]
Like a parasite 

They really turn me on [repeat x3]
In the electric chair

Strap, me, in, switch

They put me up on the altar [repeat x3]
For the sacrifice

You really make me move [repeat x3]
Like a voodoo doll

Pin, me, down, cut.

You know me inside out [repeat x3]
Like an autopsy

[coda]

Well you play the tune 
And I will dance for you
Until I’m all worn through

Yes you play the tune
And I will dance for you
Until I’m all worn through

Grip

Royal Sloan

Pat Guiney - guitar, vocals
Jake Tamarkin - bass
Chris Weinland - drums

Cloudy and Cold

"Picture by the Bedside" is an alternative rock/indie rock track that blends emotional depth with a steady, reflective energy. The song explores the lingering presence of a lost love, with lyrics like “Your picture by the bedside won’t let me hide” capturing the pain of holding onto memories that refuse to fade. Much like Death Cab for Cutie’s "I Will Follow You into the Dark" or The National’s "I Need My Girl," this song carries a sense of longing, where the ache of the past is inescapable. With its subtle guitars and melancholic tone, "Picture by the Bedside" mirrors the emotional conflict between letting go and holding on, while drawing from the introspective soundscapes of bands like Wilco and Snow Patrol. It's a poignant reflection on love, memory, and the quiet resilience it takes to move forward.

Can I whisper in your ear?
Sweet hello my dear 
Oh don't wake me from this dream
Nothing is what it seems
If I could stop the leaves from falling
Hear your voice calling
Change all these colors from blue
And stop our hearts from breaking in two
This is what I'd do
Oh how I try
But your picture by the bedside
Wont let me hide 
From the feeling of you by my side
And all the tears I cried

A dream cannot help the fall
There are the boxes in the hall
That remind me
There's a little piece of you 
In whatever I do
Maybe if I could make you smile 
You would stay for awhile
But I think it's time to say goodbye
Oh how I try
But your picture by the bedside
Wont let me hide 
From the feeling of you by my side
And all the tears I cried

"Picture by the Bedside" Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Picture By The Bedside

Remember, you are stronger than you think. 💯💪🏾🫵🏾

Remember Who You Are

As Foretold - Temple Of The Haunted Man Cosmic Keanu

@temple-of-the-haunted-man - instrumental track
@user-336485320 -vocals/master
https://soundcloud.com/purpleclairemusic - lyrics/melody/vocals

Tonight I sing for you one last time
Tomorrow you’ll be somewhere new
I’ll go on without you
Tonight I cradle you one last time
I wrote this melody for you
Take it with you when you go

Tonight I sing this lullaby …one more time
If you wait for me I will follow you ..one more time
I said Wait ..you couldn’t wait
I can’t reach you anymore
Hush now hush now don’t you cry
My song will ease your mind
I said wait …for me
You couldn’t wait for me
I can’t reach you anymore
Tonight I sing this lullaby one last time
Tonight I sing for you
one last time

Lullaby - Temple Of The Haunted Man and Purple Claire (LucyScrew Mix)

"Crossing Bridges" is about that restless feeling of always being on the move, with too much happening in your mind. It’s about searching for a better path while tangled in the chaos of life, wondering what it’ll cost to find some peace. This funky groove captures the energy of that journey, driving forward with a rhythm that doesn’t quit. Let the beat guide you as you navigate your own bridges, and maybe find some answers along the way.

Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Crossing Bridges

Song composed & created by The Boilerman
Eric created & plays: all distorted lead & octave guitar
Eric created & mix's: all drum, bass, ambient, atmo
Shamoozey created & sings: all vocals
Production by E.H.T Studios
Thank you for listening!

Please visit my friend "Shamoozey" @ @shamis-1

Well Neither Here Nor There

Well Neither Here Nor There - ft. Shamoozey

1983 country pop song written by the Bee Gees. originally recorde by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton


Islands in the Stream

"A Love That Never Ends" is a heartfelt Acoustic Pop ballad that expresses the unwavering love we hold onto amidst the uncertainty of time and life. With simple melodies and emotional vocals, this song will remind you to cherish every moment with the ones you love and embrace the beauty of everlasting love.

รักที่ไม่มีวันสุดท้าย (A Love That Never Ends)

New melancholic ballad from my Singer-Songwriter album “Reflections”. In my native language.

Hörst Du Mich

Northern Sky is a Detroit/London-based collaborative formed in 2021, crafting ethereal music that blends dreamy soundscapes with cinematic depth. Their music strikes a delicate balance between melody, emotion, and magic, influenced by timeless artists like Nick Drake and Norah Jones, as well as modern acts such as Beach House and The National.

At the heart of Northern Sky is Rose White, whose voice, like a soft breeze at twilight, guides the band’s sound with transcendent beauty. Supported by Eric Stajda, Dan Kendall, Steve Baker, and Andrea Di Fiore—who weave intricate layers of guitar, bass, drums, piano, synth, cello, and violin—the band creates soundscapes that are both fragile and infinite.

Northern Sky’s songs are vignettes, like postcards from distant places, carrying echoes of fleeting yet eternal memories. Tracks like "Paper Flowers," "Swimming in the Rain," and "Aurora" explore love, loss, and the bittersweet passage of time. Their music reflects the profound beauty found in life’s quietest moments, drawing inspiration from films that capture the magic in the everyday—Cinema Paradiso, Stolen Kisses, Sleepless Night in Paris, and Before Sunrise.

Northern Sky invites listeners to step into a world where music is not just heard, but felt deeply, offering a soundtrack for introspection, inspiration, and everything in between.

Picture By The Bedside

Northern Sky

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