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Cherise Michelle’s “Flatline” turns life’s little moments into music that feels like home
In a world that moves too fast, Cherise Michelle reminds us to pause, notice, and cherish the small, fleeting moments that stitch our lives together. Her new single Flatline is a tender ode to intimacy, presence, and the quiet rhythms of life.
A quiet dance in the kitchen, a candlelit dinner, a long walk to the corner store… These are the fragments of life Cherise Michelle holds close, and they’re exactly what she transforms into her music.
Her latest single Flatline is a warm, 90s-flavored neo-soul gem that blends playful vocals, organic instrumentation, jazzy brass and a swooning verse by rapper Jian J. It began as a personal journal entry after a breakup, but over time it has grown into something bigger: a lifeline for all kinds of relationships, romantic, platonic, and even the one you have with yourself. One of the most moving parts of the song is indeed the outro, where Cherise softly repeats “I’ve got it”, like a gentle affirmation reminding you that this might as well just be a love song for yourself.
“It’s about pausing long enough to appreciate the intimacies around us, and being present and intentional in all our relationships,” Cherise Michelle shares. “This song is currently my lifeline through grief, a time when it’s been extremely important for me to be in fellowship and community with those around me.”
Born in Gary, Indiana, and now based in Los Angeles, her sound is shaped by gospel choirs and the voices of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Mariah Carey. Her musical journey began early: narrating her day like a musical and journaling since the age of eight. That lifelong habit of archiving the mundane has blossomed into a sound that leaves so much room to musical depth and play, all at once.
A GRAMMY U Los Angeles Chapter member, the singer-songwriter has opened for Lucky Daye, Coi Leray, Mereba and Dreezy, and performed at Breaking Sound: LA and Juneteenth in the Park. Whether in church choirs, jazz clubs, or festivals, she brings that same sense of home and freedom to every stage.
Flatline is her first official release since Honey in 2020 and previews the rich, grown sound she’ll continue to explore in her debut EP, coming in 2026. Meanwhile, may you all keep on romanticizing your lives, and feeling supported, seen and held, even in the smallest moments.
Rock duo Waver return with a resonant statement of intent on their new full-length album, Space and Time. A 13-track offering steeped in nostalgia yet driven by forward momentum, the record melds the grit of 1990s rock with the refined perspective of decades-long musical partnership. Now streaming across all major platforms, it marks both a revival and a reinvention.
The story of Waver begins in the late ’90s at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where Mike Sartor and Dorsey Stone first crossed paths as roommates. What followed was an organic creative alliance built on contrast and chemistry—Sartor’s classic rock songwriting grounding Stone’s intricate, progressive guitar flourishes. From the outset, their sound was equal parts muscular and melodic, intimate yet expansive.
After earning a reputation as a fixture of the Boston live music circuit in the early 2000s, the duo stepped away to pursue divergent paths. Their reunion in late 2024, however, was guided by clarity and purpose: to craft a record that honoured their roots while embracing their growth as musicians and storytellers. The result is a body of work that feels both reflective and revitalised.
Recorded at Ugly Duck Studios in Boston, Space and Time is a masterclass in collaboration. Sartor handles lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, organ, and bass, while Stone contributes lead vocals and searing guitar work. Drummer Brendan McGillin anchors the record’s rhythmic core, doubling as a sound engineer alongside Dan Babai. Highlights include Stone’s “Always Awake” and “Delivery Is Free,” alongside the jointly penned “I Miss You.”
Across its 56-minute runtime, Space and Time captures the delicate tension between memory and momentum. From the shimmering tones of “Silvertone” to the aching vulnerability of “I Miss You,” Waver deliver an album that resonates with authenticity. It’s a bold reintroduction—one that bridges past and present with striking emotional clarity.
“With ‘Space and Time,’ Waver delivers a powerful return that feels both timeless and deeply personal, capturing the spirit of ‘90s rock while showcasing the growth and chemistry that only decades of collaboration can produce,” shares music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR.
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