Backstory:

Glittering Colleague is a four-piece band that hails from the eclectic city of Portland, Oregon. Comprised of childhood friends – drummer Samantha “Sam” McMillan, bassist Andy “Rook” O’Malley, lead guitarist/vocalist Casey “Cass” Blackwood, and rhythm guitarist/vocalist Erin “Rin” O’Connor, the band formed in late 2008. All four members were attending different colleges at that time but chose to follow their passion for music, creating a band that brought together their diverse musical influences. During their early years, they played in small local gigs and used their college radio stations to promote their music, slowly gaining a following that appreciated their unique sound.

Their breakthrough came in 2013 when they won the local “Battle of the Bands” contest. Their win led to a recording contract and their first album “Stardust Memoirs” launched them into the indie music scene. Their music resonates with audiences with its raw honesty, paired with a mix of vibrant and dreamy tones and strikingly harmonious vocals, Glittering Colleague has since become an essential part of the indie rock landscape.

Genre:

Indie Rock

Title:

“Carousel of Love”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse)
Am Em
Spinning in the wind, the lights are turning,
Dm G
A carousel of love, hearts are yearning.
F Em
In the midst of it all, we are learning,
Dm E
The twists and turns of love, a fire burning.

(Chorus)
F G
Oh, the carousel of love, it keeps turning,
Am Em
Take a leap of faith, keep yearning,
F C
Love is a ride, full of learning,
Dm E
Hold on tight, love is returning.

(Verse)
Am Em
Through the ups and downs, the world is spinning,
Dm G
Carousel of love, it’s just beginning.
F Em
The echoes of laughter, the joy it’s bringing,
Dm E
A carousel of love, hearts are singing.

(Chorus)
F G
Oh, the carousel of love, it keeps turning,
Am Em
Take a leap of faith, keep yearning,
F C
Love is a ride, full of learning,
Dm E
Hold on tight, love is returning.

Bands favorite fan’s name and testimonial:

Jenna Reynolds
“I’ve been a fan of Glittering Colleague since I first heard their music on my college radio station. Their songs are full of raw emotion and are both beautiful and powerful. They have an authenticity that’s rare in today’s music and it’s always a treat to see them perform live – you can tell they genuinely love what they do. Carousel of Love is my favorite song because it perfectly encapsulates the highs and lows of love. Glittering Colleague is my favorite band because their music speaks to me on a deep level, and always gives me something to think about.”