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Katie Ferrara Releases Candid New Single “Good on Paper” —A Song for Anyone Who’s Ever Been Told to Settle

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1 year ago

June 12, 2025

Indie singer-songwriter Katie Ferrara returns with her bold and emotionally honest new single, “Good on Paper,” a track that takes a hard look at the subtle heartbreak of relationships that seem perfect from the outside—but leave something vital missing.

Rooted in Ferrara’s signature storytelling style, Good on Paper challenges the cultural narrative that tells women to stay in relationships simply because someone is “a nice guy.” The song explores the disconnect between being loved and being truly understood, drawing attention to the emotional labor of women who are often expected to compromise their needs to avoid being labeled “too picky.”

“This song is for anyone who’s been in a relationship where everything should work, but doesn’t. It’s about the internal conflict of walking away from someone who looks great on paper—but can’t meet you where you are emotionally.”

Good on Paper was released alongside a live performance video as part of the QSC TouchMix Sessions, filmed and recorded in partnership with QSC. The video features Ferrara on her Yamaha acoustic guitar, with Austen Pooley on drums, John Urban on bass, and Paul Redel on electric guitar. The session was recorded using the QSC TouchMix system, known for its pristine sound quality and versatility for live recordings.

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Naomi Aguilera casts her spell with her new single BB ILY

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2 hours ago

October 16, 2026

Morgan

Two years ago, Naomi Aguilera walked onto my radar with EGO, an infectious soulful pop debut that made it impossible not to move. Fast forward to her debut EP Mosaïques, and it was clear she wasn’t just passing through. Personal, colorful, rooted in her Spanish heritage & Brussels upbringing, it even earned her a spot as Apple Music Benelux’s Up Next artist!

Now she’s back with BB ILY, marking the start of a new era. The bilingual single — French and English — is built around one of the most universal human experiences: that special connection that doesn’t need translation. Where EGO invited you to forget your ex on the dancefloor, BB ILY pulls you somewhere more intimate: with sultry beats courtesy of Turana, it’s a dance where gestures, whispers, sighs and the sound of a voice matters more than the words that come out of it… It’s sensual, a little mystical, and entirely her own.

First taste of Naomi Aguilera’s upcoming project Ojalá, due in 2027, it feels effortlessly catchy. This is the kind of track that casts its spell quietly, with interesting and unexpected rhythmic shifts in the verses, and a delicious chorus that lodges itself in your head before you even notice. By the time you do, it’s too late. But you won’t find me complaining about it!