Mahto & The Loose Balloons created a great EP titled “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue,” which is full of honest and true songs. The four songs, mixed well by Matt Sykes, are not fancy or hard to understand. Instead, they show us what it is like to be human in a simple and honest way. The music looks at big feelings like sadness, getting better, and connecting with other people. Each song tells its own story, but they all fit together.
The EP starts with “Parking Lots,” a deep and sad song about a relationship ending. This song is brave because it goes past the first pain of breaking up to talk about your own part in it. It’s a touching look at finding peace after something ends, showing that some painful endings are not bad things but a needed step toward a better life. The song shares a big idea: when we own up to our part in a breakup, we can see things clearly and start to build a new, more real life for ourselves.
“Self-Portrait at 30” is a song about the quiet fears that come with getting older. It is a good song to hear when you are thinking about your own life. It perfectly shows the little fears you can get when you have too much time to think.
The song talks about the common problem of trying to find your place in the world. It also talks about wanting to stay busy so you don’t have to face hard facts. Even though the song is sad, it also has a gentle feeling of hope. It shows a person on a journey to find themselves. It holds the hope that, even if it feels far away, this journey will lead to a new and better future.
The music shifts a bit with a song titled “Crisscross.” This song is by a different artist, Niko Graham, but it feels right at home with Mahto’s music. The song is all about a huge moment in life, like a big fight. It speaks strongly about the push and pull between staying where it’s safe and known and the fear of what’s next. It shows how we often want to deal with our problems alone and push away help, even when we feel lost. Overall, it’s an honest song that many people can relate to because it talks about the tough road of finding your own way.
The album ends with “Lunch w/ You (Bagels),” a simple folk song that finds a big meaning in a short amount of time. The main point of this song is how strong a quiet connection with another person can be, even when you feel sad. It celebrates the simple act of sharing a meal as a powerful sign of friendship and comfort. This song beautifully shows that even on hard days, you can find small things to be thankful for. It’s a heartfelt reminder that real comfort is often found in the simplest places, making life feel worthwhile.
In the end, “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue” is a very good and touching piece. Its strength is in how it takes hard feelings and shows them in a simple and creative way. Mahto & The Loose Balloons have made an EP that feels like it’s about you and everyone else, showing that the best music comes from an honest look at our own hearts. If you love real, emotional music, you have to listen to this.
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