Wax Mekanix walks into studio without riffs, lyrics or roadmap

Spontaneity can be a source of good results or surprises. I often experienced it in my everyday life. But can this be a proper way for a musician to create something new?

Wax Mekanix tried out a new way to create "Saltwater Sisters".

On January 17, 2025, Wax Mekanix walked into SAKRED Studios in Philadelphia with no lyrics, no riffs, no roadmap…just a mission: write and record an entirely new song in a single day. 

The result became "Saltwater Sisters". A single which feels to me like the soundtrack to enjoy late summer days. It's easy and catchy with the cool rhythm and the bridge towards the refrain but also loud and heavy once the refrain comes in. It's hard to get out of the mind. This song keeps rotating on your mind. You can feel the direct way in the sound. There's no room for overthinking, it's coming out pure. The same goes for the music video. It reflects upon the creation process with lots of studio footage.

You can also listen to "Saltwater Sisters" on a streaming service of your choice.

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Cassidy Paris encourages to pick up a guitar instead of a phone

In these times we all see so many people running around and caring hardly about anything else than the smartphone. Australian rocker Cassidy Paris uses her time to write and release music that comes with a message.

The cover of the upcoming new Cassidy Paris album "Bittersweet".

The newest one listens to "Getting Better" and comes partly with sections that only let's Cassidy's voice stand for herself. Afterwards harder parts come into play that let the track run up and down like a roller coaster. Guitars wind through the music like a snake while the drums follow in these pattern.The same goes for her voice that moves and changes as the music moves further. Sometimes spoken passages come in while other times she just blows it out.  

The message she points out is clear:"‘Getting Better’ is the missing puzzle piece to ‘Stronger’. Together they tell an important story about overcoming difficult situations and not tolerating degrading and hurtful behaviour. You are strong and you are powerful. You are deserving of where you are, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It is vital to me that people know my story and the truth. Through these songs, I am able to deliver that”.  

Besides a new full album called "Bittersweet" that is about to come out on November 21, 2025 Cassidy Paris is also very active at Metalheads Against Bullying. She regularly performs in schools around Melbourne, using her platform to inspire resilience and authenticity in young fans. If you'd like to support her music you can pre-order the new record at https://ffm.to/cassidyparis_bittersweet Make also sure to follow the next steps her website or a service like Instagram.