A captivating pop tune that authentically captures the anxieties and internal battles that come with being vulnerable.

Nashville, TN-based Callen is an independent multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and music producer. His music spans various genres, including alternative, alt-pop, singer-songwriter, hip-hop, indie, indie folk, rock, pop/rock, EDM, and indie pop. Callen says, “Ultimately, I tell stories about this world we are living in so that we can at the very least sing something we both relate to.” Some of his previous releases include songs like “Bad News,” “Hey There Delilah,” “Worried,” “That’s Just Life,” and “Lose My Phone.” Callen’s latest release is the pop single “Deal With It.”

With a mesmerizing blend of melodic guitar and uplifting beats, “Deal With It” provides a wonderfully catchy backdrop that perfectly complements the tune’s compelling narrative. Lyrics like “I walk away sometimes without warning, call me crazy but I just think it’s boring” and “All the drama, the lies, unnecessary drunk fights, it just ain’t worth the sex in the morning” reveal the artist’s reflections on his bad habits and the struggle to change for the better. Fueled by emotive vocals and a raw, relatable narrative, Callen gifts us with a captivating pop tune that authentically captures the anxieties and internal battles of vulnerability. Press play and experience a roller coaster of emotions with “Deal With It.”

Shari Hirsch

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