Month: May 2017

Posted on: May 29, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

The Victory Drive – Before I Self Destruct

Belmar, New Jersey’s The Victory Drive begins their Before I Self Destruct EP with a cover of the 2009 Lady Gaga track Bad Romance. The Victory Drive’s version of this single moves through a number of different styles, including EDM, goth, and emo music. By the time that this cover concludes, listeners will be on the edges of their seats. 

Posted on: May 29, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 5

Pretti Emage – Bad Mamacita

Pretti Emage’s Bad Mamacita is a crossover rap / R&B / pop tracko that is able to succeed through the vocal contributions of both members of Pretti Emage plus the robust backing beat that acts as the base level for the performers to work off of. The flow that comprises the lyric side of things will tattoo itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The track has enough…

Posted on: May 28, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

K-Syran – Dizzy

Dizzy is the latest track by K-Syran, and this track is a skillful blend of pop and dance styles. K-Syran’s vocal styles tie together Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Madonna. The synths and percussion that plays behind K-Syran’s vocals highlights the vocals at all the right points.

Posted on: May 28, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Sampling a bit of Mellah Nix

A week or so ago, we covered the new Mellah Nix track, Luther The Shooter. We had some time to delve a little bit deeper into Mellah Nix’s discography, and wanted to pull out a few additional tracks which listeners need to search out. Tokeeo is a punch bit of rap that has Mellah Nix create his own style, with nods to 50 Cent, Jay-Z and Plies. The production of this…

Posted on: May 28, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Elusive – 10 Days

Elusive’s 10 Day is a powerful track that defies genre conventions. The simplistic instrumentation allows the vocals an ample opportunity to shine. There is a gradual rise in the tempo of 10 Days, keeping listeners on the edges of their seats. The high hats that stand in opposition to these vocals give a strong beat to 10 Days that will stick deep in listeners’ minds long after the track ceases…

Posted on: May 28, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Gary Nichols – Field Of Plenty

On The Levee Broke, Gary Nichols is able to blend together an impassioned set of vocals with tremendously proficient guitar arrangements. The harmonies that are created during this introductory track will have fans on the edges of their seats. To Get Out of Pickin’ Cotton elicits a sunny Southern day; there is a laid back sound that feels like the rock of the 1970s while there is a considerable nod…

Posted on: May 27, 2017 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

theSHIFT – Consecrate

theSHIFT’s new single Consecrate is new indie rock single that is sure to thrill fans of the genre both new and old. The vocals are melodic and the beat is soft and soothing. The production is soft with light stings and drums the compliment the vocals very well. I also thin that the arrangement is great with no overlaps in the song allowing both the vocals an instrumentation to shine…

Posted on: May 27, 2017 Posted by: Danica Comments: 0

Kevin Tiah – Bring Back 2005

Kevin Tiah’s newest song “Bring Back 2005” is fun and bouncy pop punk song reminiscing on the days of the mid 2000’s. The song is an obvious homages to Boeling for Soup’s famous hit “1985”, but also takes on the sounds of similar bands like Yellow Card and The Ataris. The song has a unique yet familiar composition intentionally reminding one of the late 200’s pop punk scene, the production…

Posted on: May 27, 2017 Posted by: Danica Comments: 0

Force M.D.S – Don’t Rush

Force M.D.S  new single “Don’t Rush” is a sexy R&B song that is for sure going to be a hit in the clubs around the US and abroad! Force M.D.S have a very sensual sounds similar to artist like Bryan Mc Knight or R. Kelly. The  vocals are soft yet deep really making the song into a stirring single. The composition is great and the beat production is on point with…

Posted on: May 27, 2017 Posted by: Danica Comments: 0

Mista Roe- Bees and Birds

Mista Roe’s new single “Birds and Bees” is a sensual R&B hit for the summer. Mista Roe has a distinct but sexy voice that makes the listener want to dance. The beat is slow yet moving with low bass and light sytnh it accompanies the vocals well. Mista Roe’s production is balanced no part of the song seems to overlap or lag. I really think that fans of Trey Songz…