Selah Soul’s Keeper Of My Way is a timeless R&B track that is stellar in its execution. Each of the constituent members are able to add their own unique take on things while building the single’s cohesion up mightily. The vocals are both able to establish a narrative for the track while working with the synth, bass, and drums to make for a dense and fulling arrangement. Keeper Of My…
The dynamic between the tremendous emotional intensity of Dave Luv’s vocals and the synths that begin Some Days is collaborative, pushing the resulting track deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. There are hints of MGK, Juice Wrld, and Oliver Tree that can be discerned throughout this effort. The honesty that is presented at all points of Some Days separates Dave Luv from the other performers attempting to rocket…
More Time will immediately draw listeners in with deliberate and strong piano arrangements. The allure of Pete’s vocals here keep fans hanging off of every word. These vocals draw upon the tradition of performers as wide-ranging as Billy Corgan and Billy Joel. With each subsequent lyric, Muller is able to insert more of his own inimitable approach. As the song continues to progress, More Time’s intensity grows. The dynamic between…
Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies, the latest effort by Bruce Sudano, has a ropy, thick bass line and a call-back to the high-water mark of 1970’s soul. The call-and-response presented here pushes the track into rarified air. The inclusion of gospel-esque organ at the back of the track makes the effort even more heady. Listeners will have to put Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies on multiple times before…
On Don’t Be Yourself, The Rocket Summer is able to emote tremendous emotion and build upon a very close and cozy sound to craft something utterly brilliant. As additional pieces are added to the mix, listeners will find themselves engrossed in the composition. What we’re particularly impressed by are the different feelings that Bryce are able to establish without much more than his inimitable voice. Don’t Be Yourself is a…
The Art of Letting Go is a hopeful, sunny track that links together fun. with Sublime to make for something that simultaneously works well with modern pop-rock as well as mid-oughts rock. The production of the track allows for sunny vocals, punchy drums, and a hooky chorus to all be highlighted. With the collab cutting off at a hair above the three-minute mark, fans will be left wanting more. Everything…
Better is one of those dance tracks that we will be hearing for years around clubs. That is because Meresha is able to create something that is tremendously reverential of the electronic music of the 1990s while having a crispness to Better’s production that allows it to hang with other modern EDM tracks. Everything’s working at a high level here, whether it be the silky-smooth vox or the infectious dance…
Robyn McCorquodale’s Eagle is a song that draws upon the proud American music of the mid-20th century. One could easily see this as a musical interlude in a “boys go to war” B&W film. Robyn’s vocals soar above the delicately-crafted instrumentation, establishing a situation where listeners will be eagerly hanging on every word. The gradual inclusion of electronic-tinged drums to the mix keeps the song’s momentum high while allowing Robyn…
On Aftermath, Jessica Carter Altman is able to blend together emotive pop, jazz, and new wave into a timeless track that benefits from Jessica’s tremendous vocal abilities. The instrumental side of Aftermath is similarly impressive, with the sultry brass working as a perfect counterpoint for Altman’s vox. The balanced approach of the guitars, horns, and drums on Altman’s latest imbues the single with melodies that will stick with listeners long…
Darren Waller’s “Faith Test” makes as much of a splash into rap music as his plays do in games. The production incorporates an ethereal sample and drill-esque beats to provide a solid foundation upon which Waller’s bars can shine. The lyrical flow laid down by Darren showcases drive and determination, with goals of occupational as well as spiritual success as endpoints. When instrumentation and vocals as combined, Faith Test ends…
