I Said I’m Fine - Marlene Larsen (Alt Rock} Marlene is back on the blog with her follow-up to “Galore”, “I Said I’m Fine.” Brilliantly produced, this driving alternative rock record brings some 90s grunge as the soundscape to Marlene’s brooding track. The guitar reminded us a lot of Sheryl Crow’s “If It Make You Happy”, and the record overall reminds us of that time period in pop. Marlene’s musicality cannot be understated—from the lush vocal layering to the incredible build of the instrumental to the constant switchups that keep engagement high, Marlene knows how to construct a rich record. But what takes the cake for us is her Olympic level lyricism, paired with a theatricality of performance that elevates her tracks into stardom. Marlene is one to watch.

Best Lyric: “One more time and they’ll believe you.”