" What if every broken place I've been was a Godsend." This lyric from the title track of Riley Clemmons' second full-length release represents the core of a creative vision that came to her nearly two years before the arrival of her new album, Godsend. The thought-provoking concept sent Riley on a journey through a twelve-track realization that with each of life's challenges comes a gift and ultimately, a Godsend. The new record is a meticulously crafted, authentic album, with soundtrack-worthy production that features Riley's skyscraping vocal performances-an undeniable pop sound that fits seamlessly with its overarching theme. Riley collaborated over ZOOM with producer Tedd T [for KING & COUNTRY, Mutemath] during the album's creation and soaked up inspiration from numerous co-writers such as Emily Weisband, Paul Duncan, and more, working to retrofit the music to the title it spawned. She set the stage for