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My Side of Paradise Deliver Superb Single ‘All My Exes’ ft. Jaret Reddick
My Side of Paradise have long occupied the sweet spot between nostalgic emo revival and contemporary pop-rock, and their new single, “All My Exes” (feat. Jaret Reddick), proves they’re far from resting on past glories. Emerging from years of touring with their cover project Emo Kids, the band has cultivated a sound that blends emotional honesty with catchy, cinematic choruses, making them one of the more versatile acts in today’s alternative scene.
The single pivots sharply from their heavier offerings like I’ve Got Time and Roulette, embracing a playful, self-aware pop-punk aesthetic. Its lyrics tackle the oft-ignored truth of heartbreak: sometimes, we’re the problem. That candid approach is rare in a genre still steeped in melodrama, and it gives the track an unexpected layer of relatability and charm.
Jaret Reddick’s guest vocals are the perfect complement, injecting the track with the kind of pop-punk charisma that first defined the early 2000s. His presence elevates the song from a clever throwback to a fully realized, collaborative statement, bridging generational gaps within the scene.
Sonically, the track balances tongue-in-cheek humor with polished instrumentation, threading bright guitars, driving percussion, and cinematic flourishes that never feel overproduced. It’s a sound that feels both immediate and enduring, capable of appealing to listeners discovering emo for the first time as well as diehards nostalgic for the scene’s heyday.
With “All My Exes”, My Side of Paradise confirm their role as thoughtful yet adventurous practitioners of the emo revival, capable of tackling introspection, nostalgia, and humor with equal skill. The single is a compelling reminder that modern pop-punk still has room for wit, sincerity, and emotional depth.
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Christian Balvig releases gorgeous new album ‘Find And You Will Seek’ in collaboration with Ensemble Hermes.
Acclaimed composer and arranger Christian Balvig is known for his work with an array of artists and bands like Jade, Efterklang, Lowly, When Saints Go Machine and Mew, as well as his work with some of the most acclaimed orchestras like Royal Northern Sinfonia (BBC Proms), The Royal Danish Orchestra, Copenhagen Phil, London Contemporary Orchestra, The Danish Radio Broadcast Orchestra and The Norwegian Wind Ensemble.
The cinematic sound on his new album might echo Balvig’s work in the world of film and TV music. Scoring the 2025 Oscar shortlisted short movie ‘Eternal Father’ and the Danish hit series ‘Cry Wolf’ (Ulven Kommer), which has been shown on television in more than 30 countries around the globe, including Channel 4 in the UK. He was also nominated for a Harpa award for ‘Best score’ last year at the Berlinale for ‘The Son and the Moon (Min Arv Bor I Dig)’.
Balvig’s new album, ‘Find And You Will Seek’, backed by Danish string group Ensemble Hermes, grew organically out of this background of experiences and is music that appeals to listeners seeking original, immersive music with space for reflection and contemplation.
‘Find And You Will Seek’ is a collection of chamber works that explore the combination of piano and strings in new ways. Recent single ‘The BirdSuite II – Praesentia’ is part of a 3-part Suite running throughout the record, written and performed on a custom made “Keybird” piano, which is an una-corda (one string pr note) piano that gives a more subtle and intimate sound. On top of it is a lush and emotional string ensemble arrangement with Ensemble Hermes in multiple layers fluctuating in and out of the keybird piano.
Balvig’s second single from the record is ‘What Happened To The World’, an ultra transparent neo-classical inspired piece, with slow melodic structures, a simple chord progression and emotional performance starting with a floating viola solo. It is written from the feeling that the world sometimes goes backwards, and you feel left on the platform wanting to take the train in a different direction.
From film music inspired pieces to experimental chamber music over piano concerto inspired movements, to more neo-classical productions with almost orchestral sounding dubs of strings, ‘Find And You Will Seek’ flows with emotions and lush sound worlds, always with a tangible organic texture.
Find Christian Balvig and Ensemble Hermes on tour in Denmark:
27.5 Ansgars Kirke (Odense)
28.5 Folkegaarden Festival (Aalborg)
29.5 Gnisten (Ry)
30.5 Musikhuset (Aarhus)
1.6 Basement (Copenhagen)
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