The “World Go Blue” album is Alfa‘s 5th release, and her most mature yet. This melody-driven collection of autobiographical songs were inspired by her move to Los Angeles in 2011. With just the right amount of pop-folk vigor to get stuck in a listener’s head, each song touches on complex but universal themes, from lost innocence to the restlessness of being a 20-something, and the hope that exists despite life’s ebb and flow.

Here’s the tracklisting:

1. War!
2. Blue
3. First Sight of Land
4. Missed Opportunity
5. Unwritten Rule
6. Replaced
7. Cup of Coffee
8. Bergenfield, NJ (feat. Marc Lacuesta)

You can get her album on or amazon.

Listen to more Alfa Garcia: Love as Tragedy, Pi Song, and About Goodbyes.

Missed Opportunity by Alfa off her World Go Blue album

Rapper Al Rocco dropped a video for his “Beautiful Nightmare” off his Night Flight mixtape. He’s coming through this life and seeing it quite clear. Have no fear on your grind. You can listen to and download this track FREE below:

Listen to more Al Rocco: Me Against the World

Beautiful Nightmare by Al Rocco (contains explicit lyrics)

The indie rock band Long Black Shadow dropped their music video for their single “The Youths”. The Costa Mesa-based group (Brian L., Steve W., JP, and Greg W.) rocks it out in a warehouse. They bill themselves as the band with little ambition but a whole lot of heart. Feel the vibe.

You can listen to the song and download it FREE below:

The Youths by Long Black Shadow

Singer AJ Rafael dropped his new single “Beautiful Escape”. He shares about the fear and hope of love. Although he didn’t have plan to fall in love, he’s quickly drawn in to a new relationship. Sometimes love comes when you least expect it. You can get the song on or amazon.

Listen to more AJ Rafael: When We Say (A Juicebox Christmas), Without You, When We Say (Juicebox) and We Could Happen.

Beautiful Escape by AJ Rafael

Lyrics to Beautiful Escape by AJ Rafael

i don’t know where this is going
i don’t know how this all came about
but all i know is that i’ll never–
forget the way you looked at me that night

maybe someday you’ll be leavin’
maybe one day we’ll say it’s over and done
but right now, i wanna breathe it in and sing it out
i’m not afraid of where it’s taking me tonight

and somehow this is not the way i planned it
i didn’t think i’d need someone right now, then there was you

chorus
let’s get away from here
away to a universe that’s not so close, my dear
and in my arms you’ll stay
amazing how you take my breath away

i’m hoping for the real thing
and i know i find my realness in you
these nights are never-ending
to have you here would be so overdue

and somehow i’m just falling way too quickly
the moment that you put your hand in mine
no wasted time

chorus

bridge
can stars determine what will be of you and me
cuz i see stars when i look into your eyes
can we imagine what it’d be, just you and me
endless possibilities, in your eyes– can we

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