If you’re a cup-half-empty kind of person, it’s tough to find much to be excited or hopeful about these days, amidst this prolonged period of homebound stasis and uncertainty about what the future holds. But if you count yourself among the cup-half-full crowd, you’re likely still able to find beauty and inspiration during this crazy time—welcome reminders that all is not lost and there are plenty of things to celebrate, even during a global pandemic.

We lean more toward the latter and a big reason why is because we’re surrounded by tons of amazing music on a daily—if not hourly—basis. One of our latest revelations is the discovery of one Natalie Schlabs, whose stirring songs are defined by the seamless convergence of her crystalline vocals, introspective lyricism and soaring melodies.

Two prime examples of this winning combination are the subdued reassurance of the plaintive “See What I See” and rollicking romance of the propulsive “Home Is You,” the lead offerings from the Nashville based singer-songwriter’s forthcoming album Don’t Look Too Close, due in stores October 16th.

Listen to “See What I See” and watch the endearing video for “Home Is You” below. And of course, mark October 16th in your calendars for the arrival of what promises to be one of the year’s most notable albums.

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