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LOS ANGELES - At just 16 years of age, singer/songwriter True Istina has taken the music industry by storm. Her unique blend of power-packed energetic music is fresh, hip, and contains a sexy modern twist to the pop, alternative, and dance genres. True Istina appeals to fans of all ages and walks of life, focusing on catchy melodies and lyrics rooted in independence and empowerment.
“The message behind each song is very important to me,” said True Istina. “I have two sides to my music. I have the side where I have more messages and meanings. And then I have the side filled with hope, faith, and my values.”
Honesty in her music is paramount. Even her name, True Istina, reflects her authenticity. Paying tribute to her grandparents who immigrated to the U.S. from Croatia, she selected Istina, which means truth in Croatian.
True Istina’s debut single, “For Fun,” is an upbeat, uplifting, ready to dance along with song. “When I wrote it, I wanted it to be what you think of when you think of a really fun day, but the story behind it is evolving,” she explained. “In the first verse, it talks about how you’re being pushed down, but you don’t want to be, and you’re finally starting to stand up for yourself. In the chorus, you’ve decided not to play any more games. The second verse is that nobody will stop you when you take control of your life. The bridge is when you know who you are, what you’re doing, and what you want. You are not going to let anyone dictate it to you.”
With well-thought-out lyrics coupled with a soulful optimism, True Istina uses her voice to create a melody with a fresh, modern feel that will continue to strengthen as she progresses. From “For Fun’s,” folky beginnings with handclaps and tight lyrics flow, showcasing her versatility with the energy of a seasoned musician.
In addition to writing “For Fun,” True Istina co-produced the single and sang harmony on the track. Joining her in the studio was her 13-year-old brother and mother, who contributed by singing backup vocals.
Inspired by Carrie Underwood and Pentatonix, True Istina’s powerful voice is her greatest asset. Coupled with her songwriting abilities, True Istina’s future is bright. In January, the “For Fun” music video will drop. Follow-up singles such as “Nu Life,” “Walkin the Line,” and “Fantasy” will drop on streaming platforms leading up to the release of her self-titled album, “True Istina,” on March 3.
Make sure to stay connected to True Istina on all platforms for new music, videos, and social posts.
Website: https://trueistina.com
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/for-fun-single/1596092391
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B36cWZb6Fa4
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trueistina.musicofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/true_istina.musicofficial/
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Would Johnny Marr place one of his solo songs ahead of favourites from The Smiths and Electronic? His choices are revealed in NME’s Blind Ranking video below.
Ahead of the release of ‘The Age Of Everything’, which arrived last Friday, October 2, NME sat down with the guitarist for a look back through his catalogue. Marr was challenged to place five songs in order of greatness, choosing a position for each without knowing which song would follow.
Electronic’s ‘Getting Away With It’ came first, with Marr saying it “goes down very very well, even if people are hearing it for the first time”. Next came ‘Spin’, taken from his latest solo album. Reflecting on the newer song, he admitted that “not everybody knows it, but it makes an impression”.
When ‘This Charming Man’ by The Smiths came up, Marr observed: “Obviously it’s very well known, but it goes by so quick.” The track remains a “connection” to his younger self, he explained: “I can hear the young man who wrote those guitar parts”. He described his 2014 solo release ‘Easy Money’ as “pretty catchy”, adding that it “goes off bigger than any other at any gig”. He then considered another much loved Smiths song, ‘There Is A Light That Never Goes Out’.
“Beautiful song to play. Very proud of it still,” Marr reflected. Recalling a recent performance in Liverpool, he added that “it occurred to me that it’s the ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ of my generation.”
See where each song landed in Marr’s ranking by watching the video below, then share your own order in the Instagram comments.
The wider conversation with NME covered his “emphatic” album ‘The Age Of Everything’, his admiration for The Cure and Fontaines D.C., and his thoughts on why Andy Burnham should be able to listen to The Smiths. Read the complete interview with Marr here.
A Liverpool concert on November 14 is next on Marr’s schedule, followed by a brief run of dates with stops in Mexico, São Paulo and Chile. His largest solo headline performance to date at OVO Arena Wembley had been planned for later this month, but has been postponed, with a replacement date yet to be announced.
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