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Season two of Inspired by Sound kicks off with a shift in tone. The energy in the studio hits different. You can feel that post-season one calm, like everyone’s stepping into new territory with a quiet confidence. From late-night anthems to songs that sound like open windows in July, these selections feel like a breath of fresh air after a season of pure chaos.

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Mix 1:

The first mix opens with “Can You Hear the Moon” by Grady, a lo-fi lullaby that sounds like stargazing through city light pollution. Grady’s vocals ride a subtle groove, the kind of track that sneaks up on you.

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“Marlboro Nights” by Lonely God follows with its melancholic charm, equal parts heartbreak and haze. It’s that song you play when you’re half-drunk on memories you swore you’d moved past.

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Then there’s “Dear Babe” by Travalley, dreamy, nostalgic, and unapologetically tender. It’s the sonic equivalent of an old photograph, edges faded but the feeling still sharp.

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“These songs don’t scream for attention, they whisper truths you didn’t know you missed.”

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The second half of the episode slides deeper into the cinematic, a lineup that feels like the soundtrack to a coming-of-age film.

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Mix 2:

“Coast Guard New York” by JW Francis brings in that East Coast indie pop warmth, equal parts quirk and charm. You can almost see the film grain, hear the laughter behind it.

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Then “Moving On” by Aquilo slows the pulse, washing the air with reflection. Their production remains minimal, giving space for every bar to land.

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Closing out the set, “The Summer” by Freedom Fry feels like an outro to a perfect day, upbeat, coastal, and quietly euphoric.

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As the episode fades out, the hosts sit back in silence for a second longer than usual. There’s a sense of direction here, a new palette, a new purpose.

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