maryjo, a 22-year-old multi-talented artist, exhibits her distinctive style in each of her unique creations. Some of her previous releases include songs like “I Woke Up,” “Drunk Tattoo,” “Cleveland,” and “Don’t Call Me.” With plenty of recognition for her work, Maryjo shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Her latest release is the three-track pop single “Should Be Us,” accompanied by an official video.

With a captivating blend of ear-pleasing pop elements and intimate acoustic guitar, “Should Be Us” provides the perfect evocative backdrop to complement the tune’s emotional tale. Lyrics like “When I cut ties, I don’t ever leave strings attached, Said our goodbyes, broke the mirror, and I never looked back” and “But I saw you last night and I think I had a heart attack, ‘Cause you were with her and I wasn’t expectin’ that” offer up a raw reflection that explores the heartache of seeing an ex move on to someone new. Fueled by its emotive vocals and relatable narrative, Maryjo gifts us with a striking pop gem that powerfully captures the pain of longing for a past relationship. So press play and hear the artist share her regrets on “Should Be Us.”

Shari Hirsch

Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.