Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Ann Arbor District Library’s Pulp blog.

“One Track Mind” features a Washtenaw County artist or band discussing one song from their latest release.

Standout Track: No. 1, “North Ingalls Street,” from North Ingalls. The seven-piece band’s debut release, To Be Loved Back, is about finding love through different relationships. On “North Ingalls Street,” singer-songwriter Corazon Szell finds refuge and community at a house on 213 North Ingalls Street in Ann Arbor. A U-M alumna and a player for the women’s rugby team, she lived there with the team for two years before graduating in 2025. “Before I even lived there, it was a place that always had its doors open. A place where I could go to escape my dorm and hang out with my friends that I had made on the team. And when I moved in, I wanted to continue the idea that all are welcome. ‘North Ingalls Street’ was inspired by that idea. The idea that no matter what is going on in your life—good, bad, happy, sad—there will always be a place for you to come and share, and to feel safe doing so. The memories that I have in that house with my roommates, my friends, and my family, hosting potlucks, board game nights, movie nights, bonfires, and more, are some I will never forget.”

Musical Motivation: North Ingalls features a mix of country, folk, and soul on “North Ingalls Street” and the eight other tracks from To Be Loved Back. Szell is mostly influenced by folk, but she also embraces a variety of genres that her bandmates collectively bring to the project. “I have come to recognize that my brain is just naturally drawn to that sound, and it brings me the most comfort and joy. So for the most part, I do find my writing flows toward that sound. But I love all kinds of music from all genres, and I get bored writing in the same genre all the time. I like to challenge myself to write songs that have different styles, incorporate different instruments, and make listeners feel different things.”

Natural Wonders: Szell’s descriptive lyrics often reference nature, creatures, and the change of seasons. She continues to draw inspiration from visiting different places and spending time outdoors. “From a writing standpoint, I really enjoy painting a visual picture of a place with my lyrics. Nature is this beautiful, vast, ever-changing, and mysterious entity that we are surrounded by 24/7, and so I write about it just to understand and appreciate it a little bit more.”