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Mile By Mile
Donna Cool

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Donna Cool
Donna Cool is a country-pop singer and songwriter whose music pairs warm acoustic textures with polished live-band energy and an easy, confident vocal presence. Her songs focus on movement, connection and the small details that turn ordinary days into lasting memories. On “Mile By Mile,” she transforms a slow drive, paper-cup coffee and an open sky into a bright celebration of companionship and forward motion. The track’s relaxed groove and singalong refrain reflect her instinct for melodies that feel immediate without losing their heart. Donna approaches each song as a shared journey, balancing crisp pop craft with the grounded storytelling of country music. Her inviting sound is built for windows-down listening, long roads and the quiet optimism of choosing to keep moving.
Track(s)
Mile By Mile 39737 03:48

Mile By Mile

Donna Cool


Tank half full windows down
Dust in the back road leaving town
Big sky pulling on my sleeve
Got a map got a song got you with me

Mile by mile we shake it loose
Yellow line running under our shoes
Heart to heart let the world go by
We’re making a home out of open sky

Happy road happy road
Keep on rolling let it go
Happy road happy road
We were born to drive it slow
(oh-oh) Happy road
(oh-oh) Happy road

Gas station coffee paper cups
Laughing so hard that we can’t stop
Sticky hands on the steering wheel
Every little turn feels real feels real

Mile by mile we shake it loose
Yellow line running under our shoes
Heart to heart let the world go by
We’re making a home out of open sky

Happy road happy road
Keep on rolling let it go
Happy road happy road
We were born to drive it slow
(oh-oh) Happy road
(oh-oh) Happy road

If the rain comes down we’ll dance through it
If the map folds up we’ll laugh and miss
Nothing behind us nothing to prove
Just this road and me and you

Happy road happy road
Keep on rolling let it go
Happy road happy road
We were born to drive it slow
Happy road happy road
Every mile is ours to hold
(oh-oh) Happy road
(oh-oh) Happy road

CREDITS
Performer: Donna Cool
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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Groove It, Move It
Jaxon Bold

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Jaxon Bold
Straight out of Brooklyn, New York, Jaxon Bold is a modern funk sensation with an undeniable flair for rhythm and charisma. Growing up in the bustling city, Jaxon absorbed the sounds of funk, soul, and hip-hop that filled the streets, weaving them into a style that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. His music radiates energy, blending old-school grooves with contemporary beats to create infectious tracks that demand you hit the dance floor.

Jaxon’s debut single, "Groove It, Move It," released through Filodyo Records, is a high-energy celebration of music, movement, and freedom. With its slapping bassline, smooth brass hits, and Jaxon’s signature raspy-yet-powerful vocal delivery, the song immediately turned heads in the funk and dance music scenes. It’s a track that captures the essence of Jaxon Bold: unapologetically vibrant and impossible to ignore.

Jaxon cut his teeth performing in underground clubs across New York, refining his electrifying live presence. His shows are more than concerts—they’re experiences, complete with dazzling stage lights, live instrumentation, and choreography that feels like a throwback to funk’s golden era. Fans have dubbed him the “King of Brooklyn Groove,” a title he wears proudly as he continues to represent the city’s vibrant music scene.

With his debut album on the horizon, Jaxon Bold is leading the charge to bring funk back to the forefront, one irresistible groove at a time. From his magnetic stage presence to his chart-worthy tracks, Jaxon is proof that funk isn’t just alive—it’s thriving.
Track(s)
Groove It, Move It 29818 02:58

Groove It, Move It

Jaxon Bold


We step out on the scene
Lookin' fresh and clean
(oo-yeah!)
Got the whole place jumpin'
It's a fever dream
Got the bling and the shine
We ain't here to chill
When the beat starts kickin'
You know it's all for real

Ladies in the corner
Gentlemen so fly
When we hit the floor
You can't deny
Movin' left
Movin' right
Feel that rhythm strike
Dancin' through the night
Gonna do it right! (oo-yeah!)

Groove it
Move it
Can't you feel that beat?
Groove it
Move it
Lift you off your seat
Groove it
Move it
Let the good times roll
Groove it
Move it
Gettin' in your soul!

Break it down
Bring it back
Keep that body tight
When the bass starts thumpin'
You know we take flight
Sweat drippin'
Heart pumpin'
Under all the lights
A funk explosion
Y'all
We outta sight! (oo-yeah!)

Everybody
Clap your hands
Feel the magic start
Join the groove train
Let it hit your heart
Call and response
Can you feel me
Y'all?
We rise together
Never gonna fall

Groove it
Move it
Can't you feel that beat?
Groove it
Move it
Lift you off your seat
Groove it
Move it
Let the good times roll
Groove it
Move it
Gettin' in your soul!

CREDITS
Performer: Jaxon Bold
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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Weightless
Luna Leimberg

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Luna Leimberg
Luna Leimberg is a German-born singer-songwriter known for her ethereal sound and introspective lyrics. Raised in Berlin, she grew up surrounded by a diverse music scene, blending electronic beats with organic melodies. Influenced by a mix of dream pop, indie electronica, and alternative R&B, Luna’s music explores themes of self-discovery, fleeting moments, and emotional landscapes.

Her breakthrough single, "Weightless," showcases her signature airy vocals over atmospheric production, creating a hypnotic and immersive experience. The song quickly gained traction among indie and electronic music lovers, drawing comparisons to artists like Banks and London Grammar.

Luna’s artistry is deeply connected to visual storytelling, often incorporating abstract and cinematic elements into her music videos and live performances. With a unique blend of vulnerability and mystique, she continues to carve her own path in the contemporary music scene.
Track(s)
Weightless 33151 03:24

Weightless

Luna Leimberg


City hums like a quiet storm
Footsteps weave through a sleepless dawn
Glass reflections stories untold
Fingers trace where the night unfolds

Every face a fleeting spark
Moments slipping in the dark
Silent currents pull me near
Waves of time dissolve my fear

Weightless drifting through the tide
No more anchors left to fight
Let the world just spin away
Lost in motion here I’ll stay

Faint reminders on a silver screen
Ghosts of places I’ve never been
Threads of voices tangled tight
Falling forward into light

Every face a fleeting spark
Moments slipping in the dark
Silent currents pull me near
Waves of time dissolve my fear

Weightless drifting through the tide
No more anchors left to fight
Let the world just spin away
Lost in motion here I’ll stay

Not a dream not a memory
Only now is calling me
Gravity is letting go
Now I finally know

City hums like a quiet storm
Footsteps fade but I'm reborn

CREDITS
Performer: Luna Leimberg
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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You Walked Away
Jules Starlight Mercer

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Jules Starlight Mercer
Meet Jules Starlight Mercer, a dynamite indie-pop artist straight from the heartland of Starlight City. Known for his high-energy beats and infectious charm, he's setting the music scene alight, one glitter trail at a time.

This stellar dude is full of surprises. Not only does he pen and perform heart-popping tracks like the notorious banger "You Walked Away", but he also moonlights at a local music store. Proof his universe truly revolves around melodic notes. Oh, and did we mention he's rumored to have joined NBA legend LeBron James on some killer bike tours? Little more than a whisper doing the rounds, but let's just say we wouldn't be surprised.

When you listen to a Jules Starlight Mercer track, you're promised boundless fun, toe-tapping rhythms, and a ray of sunshine, whatever the weather. This lad makes music that's bright and buoyant as a bounce house, tunes that just scream 'happy', leaving you grinning like a Cheshire cat.

So, folks, buckle up, because Jules Starlight Mercer is a shooting star, ready to leap from the local scene to the galaxy cluster of superstars. You might want to keep your eyes (and ears) on this one!
Track(s)
You Walked Away 31500 03:17

You Walked Away

Jules Starlight Mercer


Streetlights flicker they know your face
Dancin’ alone in this crowded place
You slipped away where the silence grows
In this empty cage where the cold wind blows

(Oh-oh-oh yeah!)

Heart’s still yearnin’ can’t let it go
In this empty space I’m losin’ control
(Whoa-oh!)

You walked away left me in the fire
Burnin’ through the nights chasin’ desire
Dreams like ashes scatter in the air
But I’m still here caught in your snare
(Oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh!)

(Whoa-oh whoa-oh whoa-oh!)

Flickerin’ visions of what we had
Now it’s all gone just a touch so sad
I hear your voice but it’s far away
In this twisted game I’m forced to play

(Oh-oh-oh yeah!)

Heart’s still yearnin’ can’t let it go
In this empty space I’m losin’ control
(Whoa-oh!)

You walked away left me in the fire
Burnin’ through the nights chasin’ desire
Dreams like ashes scatter in the air
But I’m still here caught in your snare
(Oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh!)

(Whoa-oh!)
Every step you take I’m fallin’ behind
In this shattered world no peace to find
(Whoa-oh!)

You walked away left me in the fire
Burnin’ through the nights chasin’ desire
Dreams like ashes scatter in the air
But I’m still here caught in your snare
(Oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh!)

(Whoa-oh whoa-oh whoa-oh!)
In the silence I hear your name
But it’s just an echo a ghostly flame
(Oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh!)

CREDITS
Performer: Jules Starlight Mercer
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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Love and Hate
Dylan West

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Dylan West
Meet Dylan West, a pop maestro who understands the beauty of contrasting emotions, hailing from the city of Westwood, California. His punchy pop beats can turn any retail shop into a spontaneous dance floor.

Primarily a photographer by day and crooner by night, Dylan captures life's dizzying spectrum, both through his lens and his soothing melodies. Enter "Love and Hate", one of his standout tracks. A tune as contradictory as its title, it dances on the tightrope of joy and heartbreak, proving that happiness can emerge out of chaos - much like a successfully planned family photo at a rowdy wedding.

Dylan's journey saw a fruitful twist when he signed up with Filodyo, a company known for producing refreshing store music. There, Dylan found the perfect fit, an idyllic backdrop to his boundless melodies that even the grumpiest of retail staff find their feet inadvertently shuffling to.

You might have guessed it; Dylan West is not your typical pop artist. Always ready with a camera and a heart full of beats, he captures the world in raw, vibrant colors, and turns it into feel-good pop music. If you're ever in Westwood, listen closely, because your morning latte might come with a side of Dylan West's enthralling tunes.
Track(s)
Love and Hate 26298 02:33

Love and Hate

Dylan West


It's a thin line
Between love and hate
Between the real and the fake
There ain't no switchin' sides
You know there ain't no in-between
With love and hate

The things I love
The things I hate
They can just irritate me until they motivate me
Hit the road and take me
Lift me up and elevate me
And curve some paths to navigate me to gold
The pears grow from the seed and the tree and the roots and the soul
You know the thicker the skin
The less mindful the fangs that unfold

Thin line grows thicker
Hearts don't make good mirrors
Seein' clearer
Know when it's love and hate
We gotta relocate away
Ain't no fakin'

The things I hate
The things I love
They can just lift me high as the clouds above me
Ain't a flaw in a dove's wings
Just needs a little bit of coseting
A dose of humanity
Or so I'm told
You see
The Hunger Games ain't never yet got old

Thin lines grows thicker and thicker
It's all them thick-thick girls
That's been my soldiers
And we patrolin'
You know it's love
It ain't hate

Thin line grows thicker
Hearts don't make good mirrors
Seein' clearer
Know when it's love and hate
We gotta relocate away
Ain't no fakin'
Thin line grows thicker
Hearts don't make good mirrors
Seein' clearer
Know when it's love and hate
We gotta relocate away
Ain't no fakin'

CREDITS
Performer: Dylan West
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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Channel Zero
Gutterlux 42

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Gutterlux 42
Gutterlux 42, hailing from the vibrant streets of Bristol, is an artist navigating the delicate intersections of alternative hip-hop, cinematic dub-pop, and psychedelic funk. With a sound that evokes a sense of bittersweet nostalgia, Gutterlux 42 draws listeners into a world where heavy basslines intertwine with mixed vocal stylings, creating a captivating atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive. Tracks like "Channel Zero" showcase this unique blend, employing rich, layered production that combines elements of lo-fi electronic soul with art-rock vibes, inviting audiences to reflect on their own emotional landscapes.

With roots deeply embedded in club culture and a rich local scene, Gutterlux 42's artistry thrives on the pulse of urban life. The musical narrative often begins with unexpected sounds—a radio scan, echoes of street ambience—setting the stage for explorations of identity, connection, and the human condition. Each release not only builds upon the last but also captures moments of clarity amid chaos, often taking listeners through dark corridors before lifting them into moments of inspiration. This thematic evolution is evident throughout their catalog, allowing their music to resonate on multiple levels.

As a project, Gutterlux 42 is marked by an ever-evolving creative identity that reflects both personal experiences and collective emotions. Their work invites listeners to confront the complexities of existence while wrapped in melodies that linger long after the final note fades. Whether through melancholic introspection or uplifting revelations, Gutterlux 42 continues to carve out a space in the indie landscape that feels distinctly theirs—one where every track serves as a new chapter in an ongoing story.
Track(s)
Channel Zero 106337 04:00

Channel Zero

Gutterlux 42


Good morning citizens
Your mood has been selected
Please remain casually impressed

I bought a smile from a vending machine
It came with batteries polished and clean
The screen said “Buddy you’re doing fine”
Then charged my card for wasting its time

My neighbor’s dog has a podcast now
He sells good habits and teaches you how
I wear dark glasses inside the store
So the cameras think I’ve been here before

Nothing is wrong nothing is real
Spin that message seal the deal
Everybody wants a better view
Nobody wants to change the room

Turn me down to channel zero
No big plan no chosen hero
Keep that smile for the television
I’m off-grid with bad reception

Channel zero moving slowly
Everybody knows me nobody knows me
Cut the signal lose the logo
Meet me down on channel zero

The mayor dances in a cereal ad
Says being watched should make us glad
A plastic moon hangs over the street
While delivery drones argue over the beat

My profile picture went out for a walk
Came back famous and refused to talk
It signed my name to a brand-new life
With better teeth and a rented wife

Nothing is wrong nothing is real
Pick a number turn the wheel
Everybody wants a cleaner truth
Printed fresh in a rented booth

Turn me down to channel zero
No big plan no chosen hero
Keep that smile for the television
I’m off-grid with bad reception

Channel zero moving slowly
Everybody knows me nobody knows me
Cut the signal lose the logo
Meet me down on channel zero

Terms and conditions tattooed on the ceiling
Swipe for approval subscribe to a feeling
Five-star panic in a paper cup
The world went down but the price went up

I got two left shoes and a counterfeit map
A government pigeon asleep in my lap
They said “Stay positive stay on brand”
So I drew a door where they built a wall
And walked straight through with the mic in my hand

No notification
No explanation
No invitation
Just oscillation

No verification
No celebration
Lose your location
Find your vibration

Turn me down to channel zero
No big plan no chosen hero
Keep that smile for the television
I’m off-grid with bad reception

Channel zero moving slowly
Everybody knows me nobody knows me
Cut the signal lose the logo
Meet me down on channel zero

Your session has expired
Good

CREDITS
Performer: Gutterlux 42
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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Up There Waiting
HEON

Up There Waiting

HEON



CREDITS
Performer: HEON
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

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Wake Up, Gary
Wrong Floor Cinema

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Wrong Floor Cinema
Wrong Floor Cinema is a four-piece alternative rock band formed in 2025 by Orson Vell, Marlow Pin, Crispin Dayrate, and Niles Weatherby. The group came together through a series of badly organized rehearsal-room bookings, after repeatedly being assigned the same basement studio by mistake. They kept the name Wrong Floor Cinema because it matched their shared taste for overlooked places, awkward situations, and things that feel slightly out of sequence.

Their music blends sharp pop-punk guitars, dry spoken-sung vocals, clipped rhythms, melodic bass lines, and an offbeat sense of humor. Although their sound draws heavily from 1990s alternative rock, they avoid straightforward nostalgia, mixing that influence with modern production, restrained arrangements, and lyrics built around mundane frustrations, social discomfort, bad timing, and small personal disasters.

Orson handles vocals and rhythm guitar, Marlow plays lead guitar, Crispin plays bass, and Niles is on drums. Together, they have built a reputation for tightly controlled live performances that still feel unpredictable, balancing catchy melodies with deadpan delivery and a slightly detached stage presence. Wrong Floor Cinema sounds like a band that arrived late, entered through the wrong door, and decided to stay anyway.
Track(s)
Wake Up, Gary 111835 03:28
Never On The Line 32994 02:48
The Man Who Sold the Rain 33620 02:42

Wake Up, Gary

Wrong Floor Cinema


Gary’s got a corkboard on the bedroom wall
Red strings running from the big to the small
Says the moon’s a movie on a giant screen
“NASA hired Stanley back in ‘69” he’s keen

Won’t eat cereal with a barcode line
Reads expiration dates like secret signs
Says the pigeons blink in binary
Then whispers “Buddy… they’re watching me”

Every answer needs another question
Every fact becomes a new obsession

Wake up Gary what did you find?
Another secret hidden in your mind?
Lizard kings and laser skies
Birds with government eyes
Wake up Gary take a day off please
Not everything’s a global mystery
Maybe life is just… okay
But don’t tell Gary anyway

He says Elvis orders food at night
Bigfoot’s blurry on purpose right?
Paul was switched back in ‘64
“Look at the eyebrows!” — he’s got thirty more

Area Fifty-One’s a holiday camp
Atlantis powers every desk lamp
Chemtrails spell my middle name
And squirrels? “Yeah… they’re in the game”

Every headline proves his theory
Coffee makes him documentary

Wake up Gary what did you find?
Another secret hidden in your mind?
Lizard kings and laser skies
Birds with government eyes
Wake up Gary take a day off please
Not everything’s a global mystery
Maybe life is just… okay
But don’t tell Gary anyway

Yesterday he called at half past two
Said “I’ve got something huge for you!”
I held my breath… this must be big…

“They changed the shape… of Pringles lids”



He wasn’t joking

Wake up Gary what did you find?
Another rabbit hole to pass the time?
Flat Earth aliens secret files
He can talk for seventeen miles
Wake up Gary you’re one of a kind
You make conspiracy sound sublime
If the truth comes out one day
We’ll let Gary say “I told you mate!”

CREDITS
Performer: Wrong Floor Cinema
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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Summer Starts
The Plastic Chapels

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The Plastic Chapels
The Plastic Chapels are a fictional four-piece indie-pop band who turn everyday scenes into bright, immediate choruses. Vocalists Casey Rowe and Mina Hart share guitars with bassist Theo Lane and drummer Paz Moreno, friends who began writing together after years of crossing paths at neighborhood shows and seasonal jobs.

“Summer Starts” captures the first truly warm day of the year: screen doors, bare feet, cold drinks on the curb and a calendar suddenly emptied of obligations. Handclaps, jangling guitars and an open-hearted refrain give the song the feeling of a block party beginning before anyone planned it.

The band’s music is playful without being disposable, grounded in the belief that ordinary happiness deserves a loud soundtrack. The Plastic Chapels make colorful guitar pop for windows-down afternoons, shared sidewalks and moments people wish could last all year.
Track(s)
Summer Starts 77436 04:12

Summer Starts

The Plastic Chapels



Shoes off by the door
Got that first-day heat
Screen door slams behind me
Bare feet on the street
I had a long cold week
Now the sky says go
Your laugh on my tongue
Like a soft encore

Oh it’s coming on fast
Like a wave in my chest
I can feel it now
I don’t need to guess

Summer starts I’m happy
Summer starts I’m here
Take my hand come closer
Keep that feeling near
Summer starts I’m happy (happy)
Summer starts right here
We can run forever
Let it stay all year

Cold drinks on the curb
Melting in the sun
You got that easy grin
Like the day’s just begun
Kids yelling down the block
Ice cream on our shirts
Nothing on the calendar
Nothing but this world

Oh it’s coming on fast
Like a wave in my chest
I can feel it now
I don’t need to guess

Summer starts I’m happy
Summer starts I’m here
Take my hand come closer
Keep that feeling near
Summer starts I’m happy (happy)
Summer starts right here
We can run forever
Let it stay all year

We don’t need a reason
We don’t need a plan
Just the open air
And your warm hand
If the night moves slowly
Let it take its time
I found my little forever
In the yellow shine

Summer starts I’m happy
Summer starts I’m here
Take my hand come closer
Keep that feeling near
Summer starts I’m happy (happy)
Summer starts right here
We can run forever
Let it stay all year

CREDITS
Performer: The Plastic Chapels
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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Loose Wires
Synkoral

Loose Wires

Synkoral


Switch flicked silence breaks
The circuit's live — no room for fakes

March to your own beat don't fall in line
Worn-out maps won’t match your design
You’re built of code they can't decrypt
A system glitch they can’t predict

Loose wires
Don’t spark — they sting
You weren’t made
To follow anything

They sold straight roads you built a maze
You reprogram old clichés
Noise is loud but you're the break
Crack the shell — make it quake

No signal
No trace
No script
New space

If it flickers — let it fade
You’re the current they can’t braid

CREDITS
Performer: Synkoral
Written by: filodyo.
Arranged & Produced by: filodyo / Hakan E.
Distribution: notFM — notfm.com

© 2026 filodyo. All rights reserved.

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We Had A Better Tim...
Max Donovan

Verified Verified Artist

Max Donovan
Max Donovan is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter known for his soulful melodies and evocative storytelling. Born into the heart of Hollywood, Max was surrounded by the entertainment industry from a young age. His father, a dedicated sound and lighting technician named Michael Donovan, spent his life behind the scenes, setting up the intricate systems that brought movies to life. His mother, Elena Pierce, is a seasoned actress who has appeared in several supporting roles in both film and television, adding a touch of on-screen magic to his upbringing.

Growing up amidst the hustle and bustle of film sets, Max developed a deep appreciation for the arts. While his father's tales of the golden days of Hollywood fascinated him, it was the emotional resonance of music that truly captured his heart.

Encouraged by his parents, he began exploring various instruments and writing songs during his teenage years. His family's blend of technical expertise and artistic flair inspired Max to create music that is both thoughtfully composed and deeply personal.

Max's debut single, "We Had A Better Time," is a heartfelt homage to the stories his father shared about the past. The song blends nostalgic lyrics with contemporary acoustic sounds, reflecting on simpler times and the enduring bonds of family.

The track has garnered attention for its sincerity and relatability, marking Max as a promising new voice in the music scene. When he's not in the studio, you might catch Max performing at local venues across LA, carrying on his family's legacy in the entertainment world.

We Had A Better Time (ft Jason Harper)

Max Donovan


I remember LA streets
Cruisin' down Sunset in the haze
Back when life was so sweet
Golden days living through a craze

Music played through the night
We were young felt so right

Those years were gold
Bright and bold
Now stories told
Hearts grown cold

We had a better time (yeah better time!)
When the world was free (world was free)
Now they’ve crossed the line (crossed the line)
What do we see? (do we see)
A city lost in misery (misery)

Neon signs and wild dreams
We were kings we ruled the scene
Now it’s not what it seems
Lost the spark the soul the sheen

People now chase empty gold
Trade their hearts lose their hold

Those years were gold
Bright and bold
Now stories told
Hearts grown cold

We had a better time (yeah better time!)
When the world was free (world was free)
Now they’ve crossed the line (crossed the line)
What do we see? (do we see)
A city lost in misery (misery)

Yearning for the
Golden days

Those years were gold
Bright and bold
Now stories told
Hearts grown cold

Back then the city had a pulse
a rhythm and a beat
Fast cars big dreams
livin' life on repeat
From the Walk of Fame
to the Venice Beach sands
Every corner every block
magic in our hands
Skateboards on the boulevard
neon lights aglow
Fashion trends music bends
the energy would flow
We were rebels in the night
no chains could hold us back
Now it's shadows of the past
memories we lack
Chasing paper losing soul
where did passion go?
Grit and glory now just stories
lost in hollow glow
Once a city full of life
now it's just a ghost
Echoes of the laughter
it's the past we miss the most

We had a better time (yeah better time!)
When the world was free (world was free)
Now they’ve crossed the line (crossed the line)
What do we see? (do we see)
A city lost in misery (misery)

We had a better time (yeah better time!)
When the world was free (world was free)
Now they’ve crossed the line (crossed the line)
What do we see? (do we see)
A city lost in misery (misery)

CREDITS
Performer: Max Donovan
Written by: filodyo.
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