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  • Q&A: My Favorite Hobby & Pastime

    Q&A: My Favorite Hobby & Pastime

    What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

    One of my favorite hobbies is writing. I’ve always enjoyed creating songs and stories in my free time. I’ve always seen writing as a way for me to travel to another world as a different person or character. It helps me step outside my comfort zone and change my scenery a bit, even if I’m just sitting in my studio. I even keep a couple of ink pens and fancy notepads that I would use specifically for my creative writing.

    Another pastime I really enjoy is trying out different restaurants with my family. I love discovering new types of cuisines and finding those hidden gems that I want to keep returning to. If I hadn’t chosen the path I’m on now, I probably would’ve become a chef. It was something that I studied for in school and truly enjoyed.

  • September 2025 Featured Song: One More Time by T.Rafe

    September 2025 Featured Song: One More Time by T.Rafe

    Montecruz Music’s Featured Song of the Month

    A song lived. A story felt. A voice that stays, long after the last note. And the award goes to…drumroll please…

    September 2025: One more time: T.Rafe

    Behind the Song

    One more time has held a special place at the top of my playlist, Indie Songs You Need to Hear, for one simple reason; it’s a stunningly beautiful track. While it may not have the big-budget polish of mainstream hits, it shines in ways that matter far more. The writing is exceptional, drawing you into a lyrical journey that stays with you long after the final note. The instrumentation is equally moving, with the piano often taking center stage. The strings and guitar add a gentle warmth, while the drums provide that build-up you didn’t know you were waiting for. T. Rafe’s tender, heartfelt vocals tie it all together, closing the piece with genuine emotion. Every lyric and every piano note feels like medicine for the soul. Do yourself a favor and listen to this track today.

    “Would you stay beside me, would you say you want me, like the worlds colliding as you hold me tightly.”

    🎧 Listen Now

    Come back next month for a new featured song. Got a track you think deserves the spotlight? Email us.

  • Chance Emerson’s All My Love: Emotional Singer-Songwriter Track

    Chance Emerson’s All My Love: Emotional Singer-Songwriter Track

    All My Love Cover

    All My Love – Chance Emerson

    Release Date: 2025
    Genre: Singer-Songwriter / Folk
    Duration: 3:44
    Date of Review: May 25, 2025
    Reviewer: Rafael Montecruz

    “A heartfelt acoustic gem that instantly draws you in.”

    All My Love opens with a lovely guitar melody, instantly paired with Emerson’s rich, gravelly vocals—full of emotion and sincerity. His storytelling is vivid and immersive, each line pulling you deeper into the song.

    This is one of those rare discoveries that feels like fate. I hadn’t heard of Chance Emerson before, but now he’s earned a spot on my playlists. A true gem I’ll have on repeat.

    Listen now:

  • Sebastián Yatra’s Disco Rayado: A Love Letter in Latin Pop

    Sebastián Yatra’s Disco Rayado: A Love Letter in Latin Pop

    Disco Rayado Cover

    Disco Rayado – Sebastián Yatra

    Release Date: 2024
    Genre: Latin Pop
    Duration: 2:31
    Date of Review: May 23, 2025
    Reviewer: Rafael Montecruz

    “A love letter with great rhythm.”

    Yatra’s Disco Rayado begins with gentle strums of the guitar and tender heartfelt vocals, que paran corto de enamorarte — a signature style that I’ve come to love and appreciate. But at around 0:31, it lifts unexpectedly into an upbeat rhythm, blending emotional storytelling with sonic energy.

    The mix is crisp, the balance is perfect — letting Yatra’s vocals shine. It’s catchy, well-crafted, and endlessly re-listenable. A song you don’t just hear — you feel.

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  • Balancing What Matters

    Balancing What Matters

    How do you balance work and home life?

    I wish I could say I balance work and home life with ease, but the truth is, I had to make sacrifices and adjustments throughout the years.

    I don’t get as much sleep or downtime as I’d like, and I’ve cut back significantly on things like watching tv or playing games.

    It’s not always easy but I do it because I need to work, I’m not ready to let go of my music, and my family is everything to me.

    I just try to stay focused on what’s most important everyday.

  • The light that guided me

    The light that guided me

    Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life.

    One person who had a profoundly positive impact on my life is my mom. Growing up, it was always just the two of us, and through every challenge, I watched her work tirelessly, lifting others with her kindness and never asking for anything in return. 

    She’s been one of my greatest inspirations, the one who believed in me even when I struggled to believe in myself. Because of her, I came to realize that some dreams are worth fighting for.