A bittersweet reflection on memory, home, and all the little ghosts we leave behind. “It Wasn’t Empty” paints a portrait of growing up in a place filled with history, heartache, and hope. For anyone who’s ever tried to go back—only to find the map can’t take you home. Wistful, honest, and deeply human.

It Wasn't Empty

Blues Rock, Lisamarie Monet Guitars, Joey Greco Drums, Rafaella Vocals

That’s ok

"Even If I Forget" is a haunting and heartfelt ballad about love, memory, and the traces that remain even when everything seems lost. It captures the longing to hold onto something that once meant everything—despite the pain, despite the passage of time. With poetic lyrics and an emotional arc that moves from resistance to quiet acceptance, this song offers a deep, introspective journey through the spaces where love once lived, and maybe still does.

Even If I forget

Raw, confessional, and deeply human—“My Best Mistake” is a love song for everyone who’s ever clung to hope in the middle of regret. It’s about losing what you thought you had, holding onto what’s worth saving, and finding meaning in the mess we make together. Honest, aching, and ultimately hopeful.

My Best Mistake

"You Once Meant Something (2025 Mix") is a melancholic yet melodic Indie Rock track that blends Britpop-inspired guitar work with introspective lyrics and a restrained vocal delivery. Echoing the emotional textures of Oasis, Richard Ashcroft, and early Coldplay, the song explores the fading embers of a once-significant connection. With a driving groove and haunting atmosphere, it’s equal parts nostalgic and cathartic—perfect for fans of heartfelt, guitar-driven storytelling.

You Once Meant Something (2025 Mix)

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Thanks for checking out Dead To It, the third single from my upcoming album Underground Sky. The album will be released one song at a time throughout 2025. The video for this track will be out on YouTube on June 20th.

Dead To It is one of the most emotionally bare and exposed tracks I’ve made. It sits somewhere between alt-pop and acoustic psych-folk. It started small and built itself up into something layered and emotional, full of harmonies, strings, and jangling guitars. It’s about facing the past and reflects that quiet moment when resilience runs out and something inside just... switches off.

Every part of this — song, mix, video — was done independently in my home studio. No label, no filters, no one else’s fingerprints.

Written, produced, performed & mixed by Heron @ Cracked Analogue
Artwork by Heron @ Cracked Analogue
Mastered by Toby Campen

© Cracked Analogue 2025

Dead To It

🖤 The Miracle Syndicate — Low Signal Shore 

I know this path —
The bend where the reeds lean wrong,
The bench where the boy was crying last year,
Or maybe it was me.

I walk it the same every time,
But the trees grow in closer now,
And the lights don’t blink from the far shore anymore.

There’s a voice behind me
That uses my name like it knows me.
But when I turn —
Nothing.

Just wind,
And that ache
Where the name used to fit.

You don’t get lost
Unless you want to.
You don’t hear things
Unless something’s listening.
This water remembers
More than I do.
And the shoreline keeps moving
When I blink.

Something rustles
But won’t look at me.
A shape in the trees
With my old coat.

I left it there — didn’t I?
When I swore I’d never come back.

Now every step feels
Like walking through a thought
I haven’t had yet.

And I swear the lake
Just said my name.
But quieter this time.

You don’t get lost
Unless you want to.
You don’t hear things
Unless something’s listening.
This water remembers
More than I do.
And the shoreline keeps moving
When I blink.

I pass a man who looks like my father,
But younger, and ashamed.
He asks for the time —
I say it’s gone.

Low signal.
No bars.
The cold hand of the wind
Scrolls my back.

The house is ahead,
But the lights aren’t for me.

And the rain keeps taking me back
To where I used to be.

The path leads to a dead-end road…
Where the water knows my name.

Credits:

Lead Vox: Nayeli Astra
Piano: Nayeli Astra
Backing Vox: Elena Morgenstern & Brad Astra
Flute & Synth Pads: Elena Morgenstern
Mellotron: Nayeli Astra
Guitars: Brad Astra
Production & Arrangement: The Miracle Syndicate
Mixed & Mastered by: Brad Astra at Painful Records
Cover Concept & Direction: Brad Astra

Low Signal Shore

A gentle ballad that drifts between memory and sky.
This song captures the quiet ache of parting, the warmth left behind, and the silent promise that we’re never truly alone.
Softly unfolding like a dream, it follows a journey through invisible skies—where someone, now wind, still watches over you.

Contrail

This is just what I heard when the original hit too hard.  

Respect to Tsu Nami for the original

Tsu Nami  - eye2eye (AANKT Unoffical Remix/double A shit Mix)

“Heaven in Your Kiss” is a song of longing, memory, and the fight to hold on to love through silence and distance. It’s about the ache of missing what once made the world feel whole, and the hope that a single spark—one look, one kiss—might bring it all rushing back. If you’ve ever reached for someone who felt like home, or waited for love to return to your door, this song is your story set to music.

Heaven in Your Kiss

Important Notice for Inquiries:
If you’re reaching out regarding music collaborations, promotions, or record label opportunities, please include verifiable identity links. I do not respond to unsolicited messages from Gmail accounts, especially from those claiming to be record executives or industry professionals. Thank you for understanding. You can contact me directly at riven.waters.infinite.story@gmail.com.
About My Music:
I create original, genre-blending music that fuses rock, classical, easy listening, and experimental styles. Each song is crafted with deep emotional honesty, often inspired by my own poetry, journal reflections, or personal stories. Whether instrumental or vocal, my focus is to uplift, inspire, and resonate with listeners on a real, human level.
I don’t settle for “good enough.” Every track goes through hundreds of iterations, shaped by a balance of intuition and precision. I use advanced AI music tools to explore sound and emotional tone, then refine everything in Logic Pro for professional production quality. It's a fusion of heart and technology, and through it, I aim to connect, heal, and inspire—one song at a time.

All mistakes are intentional.

Produced by The Miracle Syndicate
Published by Painful Records Ltd.

Cyber Chord is an AI-generated music project that pushes the boundaries of creativity. Our lyrics are meticulously crafted using a combination of AI programs with human input, ensuring a unique blend of artificial intelligence and human touch. The music is then composed and refined using Suno, resulting in polished final pieces.

Cyber Chord enjoys experimenting with various genres, with a primary focus on country, rock, and Christian pop. Their music explores a wide range of topics, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of their AI-driven creative process.

Thanks for listening!

🎧 https://hyperfollow.com/VelvetMiko

Velvet Miko is a 2.5D alt-rock duo blending anime-inspired melodies with gothic aesthetics.

Hi, I'm Lisamarie Monet (aka Lisa Marie Barnes), a cinematic rock artist and multi-instrumentalist writing music for film, TV, and storytelling I belnd hauting lyrics, layered guitars, and emotional textures to create songs that feel as visual as they sound. My latest recordings feature  power house vocals by Steph Honde(Hollywood Monsters) and drums by John Macaluso (Yngwie Malmsteen) All tunes are ASCAP registered

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