Buckley’s Angel, the band created by LA artist Michael Kelly, just released their first song of 2025 called “WHY.” Kelly, who’s played with projects like Ash Williams and Matt Caskitt & The Breaks, wrote this song about a long lasting friendship that ended abruptly with little explanation. The song starts with Michael’s layered vocals singing “Why?” over and over, then kicks into gear with a driving upbeat rhythmic feel combined with a warm sonic texture. It’s a positive sounding song but it has a deeper, meaningful message. “This song is a break up song but not in the traditional way. It was a way of mourning an old friendship that shockingly and unfortunately fell to the wayside,” Kelly says. “People naturally grow apart but this one stung a little.” “WHY” is all about th...