Last week we introduced you to soulful songstress, Lauren Sanderson, and her new single “Frustrated”. “Frustrated” became her first new single on the heels of her debut album’s release, Midwest Kids Can Make It Big – and would be revealed as the first bonus track off her album’s Deluxe release. On Friday, Lauren revealed the remaining 6 bonus tracks – one of which is a remix of her hit “But I Like It” – featured on the Deluxe Edition of Midwest Kids Can Make It Big.

Midwest Kids Can Make It Big originally dropped back in January of this year – sparking critical acclaim among the masses for this completely DIY artist. At just 24 years old, Lauren possesses a voice laced in the wisdom that expresses experiences and ideas that resonate so deeply to those who listen. Lauren seamlessly blends a balance of pop, rock, and R&B throughout her music – creating raw tracks that are hits longing to be featured in an indie film.

The 5 new tracks and the 1 remix show a deeper insight into the mind of this soulful artist. Speaking on the tracks Lauren shares, “6 new songs and all I wanna say is be your f*ckin self. Feel it all and trust your process. You can do everything you wanna do in this life. Just be real with yourself.” With Midwest Kids Can Make It Big reading like it’s own story full of emotions and twists where we haven’t even reached the final climax yet – the Deluxe edition acts as a chapter 2 full of new adventures and backstories with the most killer soundtrack.

“Frustrated” begins the series of bonus tracks – with a modern-day Bonnie and Bonnie [Bonnie and Clyde] music video to match. The track possesses the overall theme of you knowing you have toxic traits that you need to change, yet you either can’t find a way to change or the change simply isn’t happening fast enough – causing everyone involved to feel frustrated. In a fitting manner, “I Need Help” follows as an internal plea begging for an answer. As your toxic behavior is brought to light the voices in your head argue – but your response to anyone offering a solution is simply, “I’ll be fine.”

“Over Again” feeds off the definition of insanity – “doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result.” While “17” gives a deeper insight on who Lauren Sanderson truly is. In the most autobiographical track, Lauren delivers a message too real not to feel deep in your bones – “This song is for/Anyone trying to find themselves/Including myself/Cause let’s be honest/We’re all trying to fuckin find ourselves/And never forget/You’re not alone.” “thirstystripped.mp3” becomes the ballad of the record – paying true homage to her DIY roots right down to the track’s title. The reimagined remix of “But I Like It” goes from being a solo passion track to a duet with Former Vandal. The duet becomes the alternate tail of the same story – with an LGBTQ+ storyline reflected by both artists, “But I Like It” becomes the dance synth track that the community has been missing. This deluxe release closes out with “Internet” – the bouncy techno lined track calls out the bullshit we all deal with online and IRL. This incredible deluxe release ends in one of the most iconic ways to end a masterpiece – with Lauren yelling, “Cut!”