Fm45 returns with a brand-new single, “I Know Why,” a beautifully crafted track that opens on an orchestral swell of pure pop magic. Beginning as a slow, epic ballad, the song feels timeless, warm, and instantly inviting. Stomping drums with a subtle country edge meet a clean pop sensibility, while jangling guitars guide the track from a gentle folk beginning into a soaring folk-pop sing-along chorus. As the song builds, the melodies grow richer and more uplifting, carried by emotive, highly melodic vocals that linger long after the final note. “I Know Why” is storytelling through sound—honest, heartfelt, and deeply human—destined to become a crowd-pleasing favourite that listeners will be singing along to in no time. FM45 has been making music for most of his life, beginning at the piano where melodies in his head were transformed into fully formed songs. In 2020, he took a more focused approach to his craft, committing to writing, producing, and releasing original music every two weeks on his YouTube channel. His music is available across all major streaming platforms, often released in album-style collections of around eight tracks. FM45 writes, sings, and produces all of his material himself (excluding collaborations), drawing strong inspiration […]
Richard Simonian Uses Music to Share the Reality of Artsakh in This Love Is My Homeland
British Armenian songwriter Richard Simonian presents a stirring and deeply meaningful new single titled This Love Is My Homeland (Ays Ser Im Yerkire). The track stands as one of his most personal works to date, blending melodic folk pop elements with storytelling that carries the weight of cultural memory, identity, and lived history. The song opens with warm acoustic guitar and tender vocals that immediately draw the listener into its intimate world. As rhythmic percussion and melodic layers begin to rise, the track takes on a bouncy yet heartfelt energy that feels both contemporary and rooted in tradition. The chorus arrives with emotional clarity, filled with spirit and strength, lifting the song into a place that feels communal and deeply human. At its core, This Love Is My Homeland is a lament, a testimony, and a message of truth. Simonian uses the song to shine a light on the silent and devastating erasure faced by the Armenian people of Artsakh, also known internationally as Nagorno Karabakh. Through warm harmonies, folk influenced instrumentation, and expressive lyrics, he brings forward the story of a people whose experiences have often been overlooked or minimised by the wider world. The track is both uplifting […]