'Myosotis' by Red Skies Mourning takes you through a journey of love, yearning, and self-acceptance with its warm pop vibe.

Maryland-based singer, songwriter, and producer, Chris Aleshire is a solo artist and multi-instrumentalist who goes by the moniker Red Skies Mourning. Aleshire is inspired by artists such as Twenty-One Pilots, Post Malone, AJR, and Marshmellow and has elements of rock, R&B,

and even hip-hop in his music.

Chris Aleshire

Chris began his journey in music by starting some strong bands like Carved In Stone, Eraser The Past, and Taken By Force, and now his latest album is out - Myosotis.

Co-written by Ryan Curtis and recorded at the CREATE Music Group in Hollywood, LA, California, the album explores the themes of love, relationships, life, and self-reflection.

The album starts with "Already Know", a gentle track that delves into self-reflection and self-awareness. The song is soft with its guitar riffs and rhythm, yet emotionally charged. The soothing harmonies complimented the lyrics pretty well. I loved how the mellow acoustics blend with the electronic music, giving this song a perfect "pop" vibe.

The tracks that follow dive deeper into the complexities of emotions, relationships, and how the digital era has been shaping our connections. "Borderline" and "Obvious" are both melodiously beautiful. While the former makes you feel a bit blue, with its delicate guitar riffs, darker synths and sharper melodies dominate "Obvious''.

The fourth track, "Over and Outta Here" was right up my alley with its warm score and upbeat rhythm that made me tap my feet. The lyrics talk about closure and moving forward in life not just physically but emotionally as well. I believe this is one of the most dynamic songs from this album.

"Listen to me", "Way up" and "See you there" pick up the tempo. All three songs are mostly synth-driven yet somehow still well-balanced. While "Way Up" is way more energizing with its upbeat vibe, "Listen to Me" and "See You There" lean more towards the emotional side. Chris's delivery of the vocals conveys the emotions of each song beautifully. You can hear the yearning, resilience, and determination to uplift oneself quite well in his voice.

"Alone Nowhere", "How Do I Sleep", and "Call it a Day" are all rooted in themes of loneliness and the sleepless nights that come with it. All three of these tracks are subtle in their musical score, yet powerful in how they pull on your heartstrings. What I liked is how "Call it a Day" sort of gives a closure to the turmoils of the previous two songs.

"Under Your Spell" is dreamy and captivating, just like someone captivates your heart. The song portrays the irresistibility of someone you're attracted to perfectly. It's hypnotic not just because of the music but the singer's voice as well. "Satellite", however, talks about more than just attraction. It speaks of wanting and needing more not just physically but emotionally too. The ethereal synths and dreamy score outs forth the yearning one feels for love and true connection impeccably.

The album sets a journey of self-awareness, seeking connections, and moving on beautifully. The last three tracks are well-rounded ends for this deep, soothing album. All three of these leave you with the feelings of wanting to persevere through your loneliness and acceptance of yourself and your situation.

"Mirror" has the perfect indie-pop vibe with a heavy influence of rock elements. "Hold Me Back" has this gradual buildup of tempo that charges you up. And "Let Me Fade" is magical, and soft, with a strong, raw vocalization by the singer.

This album is worth listening to.

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