You may have not heard the name Skyler Stonestreet – aka The Sunshine State – but your favourite pop star probably knows all about her. Having written top hits for the names of Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Marshmello and even Dua Lipa, she has saved some of her magical songwriting for herself as she embarks on her new indie project. ‘Things Changed’ is her second release under her new alias, following 2020’s acclaimed ‘Cliff Drive’.
This new song catapults me into the summer, with its carefree guitar and Skyler’s soothing vocals. It’s an insight into Skyler’s past, as she considers her youth and wonders how life could have gone in another life, however she’s very grateful for how they did go.
Skyler says: “It’s about who I was with and where they ended up. It’s about the different roads you can take and the ones you choose to leave behind.”
It may not hit the dizzy chart heights of some of the Billboard mainstays which she has provided material for, but it would certainly be just as deserved. A joyous track to make you long for the sun and warmth of July, I will be keeping an eye out for what The Sunshine State brings next.