LISTEN: Rhyan Sinclair, “Gasoline in the Morning”

Artist: Rhyan Sinclair
Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Song: “Gasoline in the Morning”
Album: Letters to Aliens
Release Date: March 4, 2022
Label: Little Haunted Girl Records

In Their Words: “During the writing of this album, I was working through past trauma in therapy. That experience strongly informed my writing for this album, and I think that’s especially present on ‘Gasoline in the Morning.’ The song, for me, is about mental health, its upkeep, and ultimately, reevaluating what you allow to propel you forward…what you use as ‘fuel.’ It’s easy to get caught up in the speed of life, sometimes to the point where you’re running on fumes, leaning on old habits. I think there’s a hesitant hope within the song. It’s that universal feeling of trying to attain some sort of balance within life, and just not quite knowing what steps to take to get there. Some days that balance feels more elusive than others.” — Rhyan Sinclair

Rhyan Sinclair · Gasoline In The Morning

Photo Credit: Julian Karpinski

BGS WRAPS: Rhyan Sinclair, “Let the Light In (In the Name of Christmas)”

Artist: Rhyan Sinclair
Song: “Let the Light In (In the Name of Christmas)”
Album: Marshmallow World

In Their Words: “I wrote ‘Let the Light In (In the Name of Christmas)’ about the divisive times we’re living in now. I think the song kind of pleads with everyone to show empathy and find peace, amongst turmoil and disagreement. To let the time of year heal and center us, bring us closer and let us re-evaluate. I think it could also apply to the family conflict that is sometimes associated with the season and maybe serve as a reminder to try to set aside judgment and just love each other. On a lighter note, I wrote this song in the kitchen with my dogs. Maybe I should’ve given them a co-writing credit?” – Rhyan Sinclair

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