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Matt Grandbois Reveals New Album ‘Somewhere, Probably’
Every once in a while, a debut album comes along that feels like a confessional in song form—raw, deeply personal, and entirely unforgettable. Matt Grandbois’s Somewhere, Probably fits that description to a tee. With roots that stretch from metalcore fandom to jazz-infused songwriting, Grandbois uses every bit of his musical past to forge an honest, heartfelt exploration of identity, love, and growth.
What’s immediately clear is that this isn’t just an album—it’s a life chapter. Grandbois wrote much of it after moving to Washington, D.C., his first time living alone. That solitude carved out the emotional clarity needed to craft songs like “Tension” and “Maybe Someday,” which pulse with unresolved feelings and hard-won truths. Each song feels like a risk he’s finally ready to take, often dealing with taboo territory—unspoken romantic feelings for a friend, the guilt of staying silent, or questioning long-held ideas of self.
The production across the album is restrained in the best way. There’s no over-polishing, no radio-ready gloss. “Lonely” aches with minimal piano and aching vocals; “Falling” builds like a lost dream from the past, never quite landing but never letting go either. When the record does open up sonically—like on “Love Will Find Me”—it feels like a cathartic release, earned rather than expected. It’s clear Grandbois understands dynamics not just musically, but emotionally.
There’s a throughline of reckoning here: with love, with mortality (“Live Like Paige”), and with personal truth. But the album never sinks into despair. Instead, Grandbois writes his way toward healing. “Better Days” and “Ordinary Face” offer a kind of hopeful realism—yes, life is complicated, but love, in its many forms, is worth the mess. And his voice, though gentle, carries the weight of someone who’s lived the lyrics he sings.
Somewhere, Probably is the sound of an artist stepping into the light after years in emotional limbo. It’s brave, tender, and refreshingly human. Matt Grandbois may be new to the solo spotlight, but this debut proves he’s no rookie. With this record, he’s not just telling his story—he’s inviting us to see ourselves in it too. And that, in today’s over-saturated music world, is something worth celebrating.
Swiss artist Fanny Alexandra returns with “Black Pearl Summer”, a new single that finds her exploring a more open side of her alternative sound. Released via Now Listen, the track combines coastal imagery with a story about growing through grief, pressure and the experiences that can shape a person over time.
Alexandra notes that the song is relatively summery by her own standards. She has said that her music is usually darker and that she has never been particularly drawn to the typical idea of summer, preferring cold air, jackets and rugged coastlines. That gives the release a clear sense of personality from the outset.
The song centres on Alexandra’s reflections on being 19 and spending years focused on survival rather than fully living. Those experiences are presented through the image of a black pearl, which becomes a way of considering how something worthwhile can emerge from a challenging period.
What makes the track particularly effective is the balance between its subject matter and its musical approach. The production gives the song room to breathe, while Alexandra keeps the focus firmly on the story she is telling. It means the track can be enjoyed as a seasonal release while still offering more to discover in the lyrics.
There is also a clear sense of change in the way Alexandra approaches her younger self. The song is not about returning to that period or trying to erase it. Instead, it considers what can be learned from experiences that once felt overwhelming.
“Black Pearl Summer” therefore offers newcomers a useful introduction to Alexandra’s work. It shows an artist comfortable writing about serious subjects, while also demonstrating a lighter musical side that may not be as familiar to listeners who know her darker material.
It is an interesting glimpse of what Alexandra can do when she lets a little more light into the picture.
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