Singles Round Up: Oct. 30

Singles Round Up – The Arts and Entertainment Department takes a look at some of the recently released singles from the past week.

“Wonder Woman” - Tenille Arts

Tenille Arts released her single “Wonder Woman” on Friday, Oct. 27. Arts is a Canadian country-pop artist who gained fame after releasing her song, “Moment of Weakness," which was featured on “The Bachelor.”

“Wonder Woman” is a great track that describes being in love and not doubting each other’s feelings. “If there's any doubt in your mind / You got a never-gonna-ever-run, never-have-to-wonder woman”

Rather than the superhero Wonder Woman, Arts refers to the actual thought of wondering about a relationship’s status. She says that he doesn’t have to worry because she’ll be beside him through it all.

The song’s structure has a lot of rhyme schemes that aren’t entirely necessary. Additionally, some of the lines are a mouthful, such as the line, “You got a never-gonna-ever-run, never-have-to-wonder woman” which was referenced earlier.

Arts’ voice has a pulchritudinous voice that makes the song feel very calm. She doesn’t do anything crazy with her vocals, except for a few riffs, and it still has a lovely sound.

Overall, Arts’ new release is enchanting and well-written. - Isabel Sweet

“South” - quannnic

Singer, songwriter and producer quannnic dropped his edgy single “South” on Friday.

With his discography already filled with depressing themes, quannnic continued his streak with “South,” pulling on themes from early 2000s pop rock.

The song opens out intensely with an overwhelming attack from both the guitar melody and drum beat. As it switches to the first verse, the guitar drops to just a gentle strumming but is still backed by the percussion.

Continuing with his 2000s theme, quannnic takes on a mumbling tone with his verses making it difficult to understand the lyrics the first time around. However, the longing and pain in his voice is unmistakable.

Allowing moments of clarity in the chorus and when the beat finally drops out at the end, quannnic is heard asking “Just hold me, don’t break my neck.”

The 18-year-old Floridian began creating music in 2021 and continues to produce ear-catching tracks. If found by the right listeners, there’s no doubt his career will take off. - Megan Kelby

Isabel Sweet is a second-year majoring in communications. To contact her, email ips5219@psu.edu

Megan Kelby is a fourth-year majoring in journalism. To contact her, email her at mkk5701@psu.edu.