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Lilly Bedard ‘Not Everything Ends’ Is A Sonic Embrace of Love and Resilience
From the moment Lilly Bedard’s “Not Everything Ends” begins, it feels like an embrace—warm, gentle, and reassuring. Known for her evocative storytelling and raw emotional depth, Bedard crafts a song that captures the rare magic of love after heartbreak. With its folk-pop sensibilities and intimate production, this track stands as one of her most compelling releases yet.
Musically, the song is understated but profoundly moving. Acoustic guitar and soft percussion create a dreamy atmosphere, while Bedard’s voice carries a quiet strength that draws the listener in. There’s a cinematic quality to the way the track unfolds—like watching the sky clear after a storm, slowly revealing something beautiful beneath the wreckage.
The lyrics are the heart of the song, offering both comfort and catharsis. When she sings, “I braced for the ending, but you proved me wrong,” it feels like a revelation, a realization that love doesn’t always have to be fleeting. Her words paint a picture of hope rediscovered, a love that isn’t just about passion but about safety and understanding.
What sets “Not Everything Ends” apart is its emotional honesty. Rather than idealizing love, Bedard acknowledges the scars of the past while embracing the possibility of something enduring. This depth gives the song an authenticity that is often missing in mainstream love songs.
With this release, Lilly Bedard further cements her ability to craft music that feels deeply personal yet universally resonant. “Not Everything Ends” is more than just a song—it’s a reminder that, sometimes, love really does last.
A Song for Family, Love, and Life’s Beautiful Complexity
Acclaimed cellist, vocalist, and composer Hope Easton announces the release of her latest single, “3D Life,” a vibrant, funny, and deeply personal song written for her niece and goddaughter, Leylan, on the occasion of her wedding to David. The song is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Blending humor, sentimentality, and a rich musical palette, “3D Life” captures the spirit of a modern wedding anthem—with a wink. Easton draws from inside family jokes, generational wisdom, and musical traditions to craft a piece that feels as timeless as it is tailor-made.
“It’s her wedding song—with a little humor, it could easily be in Wedding Crashers,” says Easton with a smile. “It’s really about life, and how we go through everything together.”
The track reflects on family legacy—quoting the bride’s grandfather’s dry wit (“You can’t always be happy” after watching someone get married) and celebrating the bride’s connection to her talented maternal grandmother, Easton’s own mother. With loving candor, Hope jokes that Leylan is the only one of six nieces who can’t sing—but inherited all the other gifts. “In the end,” Easton says, “it’s about love. We’re all here to love one another, or we wouldn’t be here.”
“3D Life” concludes with a nod to the couple’s new shared last name, now known affectionately as “The Swifts.”
About Hope Easton
Hope Easton is a genre-defying musical force. Classically trained at Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory, and as a Fulbright Scholar under Ralph Kirshbaum in the UK, she has performed as a soloist since her teenage years—including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center at age 15. She has performed in renowned festivals such as Aspen, Banff, Meadowmount, and Yellow Barn.
Now based in Los Angeles, Easton fuses her classical foundation with pop, jazz, and original songwriting. She’s toured with Sheila Nicholls, formed her own band Hope & The Russians, and frequently performs solo using electric and acoustic cello. Her ensemble, Sonos Chamber Players, provides high-end music for private events, corporate gigs, and public venues, including TV appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful and more.
Hope has collaborated with artists such as Adele, Sheryl Crow, OneRepublic, Garth Brooks, Don Henley, Frank Ocean, and many others. Her studio credits span top networks and commercials, including The Voice, American Idol, The Tonight Show, and multiple national ad campaigns.
She continues to perform with orchestras across Southern California, record for film/TV scores, and share moments of her eclectic musical journey via social media.
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