New Music From Elle Sera, Olivia Cloud, Alex Hoskyns, Julia Kate, Alexis Bleu, Chiara diGrazia, Tiffani M, Whitney Doucet

"True Colors" - by Elle Sera 

Release Date: May 30, 2025

What You Should Know: "There’s something timeless about this song. I’ve carried it in my heart for years. This cover of True Colors has been more divine guidance and a precious space for me to share my voice with your heart. "

Find It: Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's 2025 in Section 36", "Stabbed by Foulke", "Cover the Bases", "It's Christmas in Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Elle Sera Visits Section 36 Music!", More Elle Sera

"Anthem of a Dying Girl" - by Olivia Cloud 

Release Date: May 23, 2025

What You Should Know: "this song is very near and dear to my heart. it’s about all the things I wouldn’t get to have if i lost my battle to cancer a couple years ago."

Find It: Apple or Spotify

"Secondhand Love" - by Alex Hoskyns 

Release Date: May 2, 2025

What You Should Know: "Secondhand Love” is a piece that combines my love of folk and cinematic instrumentation, reflecting on the feeling of being someone’s second choice, and feeling like you are constantly compromising by accepting that. "

Find It: Apple or Spotify

"Something We'll Figure Out" - by Julia Kate

Release Date: May 30, 2025

What You Should Know: You won't want to miss this outstanding addition to Julia Kate's discography. 

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's 2025 in Section 36!", "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Julia Kate Visits Section 36 Music!"

"Lavish" - by Alexis Bleu

Release Date - May 28, 2025

What You Should Know: "I'm excited to have gotten to make this song and experiment with the pop genre! I hope this song can get you to dance, or at least nod your head a little."

Find It: Everywhere, like  Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "Swing and a Pop Up!", "It's 2025 in Section 36", "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Alexis Bleu Visits Section 36 Music!"

"Lie Awake" - by Chiara diGrazia

Release Date - May 30, 2025

What You Should Know: This is Chiara's second single, and you absolutely need to stream both of them now.

Find It: Everywhere, like  Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "Swing and a Pop Up!", "It's 2025 in Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Chiara diGrazia Visits Section 36 Music!"

"Let It Out" - by Tiffani Md 

Release Date: May 28, 2025

What You Should Know: "This one’s for those who’ve felt the pressure since age 5, grinding through school, chasing college, chasing jobs, only to realize the cycle never ends. If you’re starting to question it all… if you’re searching for something real, something that actually makes you feel alive — this song is for you. So cry. Scream. Dance. Let It Out with me ❤️"

Find It: Apple or Spotify

"Cowboys" - by Whitney Doucet

Release Date: May 29, 2025

What You Should Know: Made specifically for your Summer ‘25 playlist! Blast it loud — in your car, on the boat, at the lake, or beach!

Find It: Everywhere, like Spotify and Apple

Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's 2025 in Section 36!", "What 2024 Sounds Like From Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Whitney Doucet Visits Section 36 Music!"

Chiara diGrazia Visits Section 36 Music!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Chiara diGrazia is fresh off the release of her debut single, "miss the ocean", which is one you won't want to miss! I was so excited she wanted to visit with us to discuss the single, her musical goals, and more!

So, let's see what happens when Chiara diGrazia visits Section 36 Music!

I absolutely adored your debut single, “miss the ocean”. What can you tell me about it?

I wrote miss the ocean almost exactly a year ago, when I was experiencing my first east coast winter. I grew up in Northern California, where it rarely drops below 50 degrees so it was a definite adjustment. As I returned to school in January, I had my heart broken. The results were a few very cold months of loneliness, until my friend had a house show, and me and two friends bought cheap wine, rode the green line out, and had a night of light and love. I wanted the song I wrote about it to capture how I was feeling, but without it feeling hopeless, i.e. the bridge about loving my friends and lines about being tipsy on the green line and feeling the love. I brought it to my producer Wyatt Peers and he brought it to life, keeping the pop beat and synth that I wanted while keeping it folk-y(and very Bostonian in my opinion haha).

Did you have a favorite part of the recording process?

The studios at Berklee are crazy. I've recorded before, but this time I felt like a real pop star which was so cool. Plus, whenever I got a mix back and got to know that this song I wrote in my room on my guitar was materializing into a real thing; it's the most special feeling in the world.

You attend Berklee College of Music. What made Berklee the right choice for you?

I went to a private catholic all girls high school, and I was the only musician. I wanted the furthest thing from that, and that led me to Berklee. To be able to have friends who love what I love and to be able to study what I love in such an immersive way has made it a great fit.

Who or what would you say are your biggest musical influences?

The person who made me want to be a singer has always been Lana Del Rey. I think every word she speaks is like poetry. As I've gotten older, I would say my biggest songwriting influences are Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, but I love the idea of mixing folk songwriting and pop production in the recording process, which is when I turn to artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Gracie Abrams.

What is your biggest musical challenge?

Separating myself enough from an experience to be able to write about it. When I'm feeling something so deeply, I find everything I write about it comes out cheesy, like "I can't believe you did that to me, and I hate you forever". I'm trying to learn that sometimes I have to wait months before I have enough space from something and can write in an honest way.

What are your immediate music goals?

Keep releasing! This was my first single, and it's been surreal to have music out in the world and to know that instead of only my closest friends hearing my songs, hundreds of people have. I'm already starting on the next project, I have more I want to say.

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Definitely excited to hear more of her music!

As always, I want to thank Chiara for visiting with us, and for sending along the pictures to accompany the interview.

I'm sure you’ll all want to follow her and see what she has going on. I would follow her on Instagram, and Spotify to make sure you don't miss a thing. 

Thanks again Chiara, and good luck reaching your goals!