Category: Music Reviews

Posted on: March 14, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Rob Eberle – “Half of You”

Half of You, the latest track from Rob Eberle, builds upon the vocal tradition of performers like Rufus Wainwright and Leonard Cohen. The single gradually brings in percussive eleemnts and keys to further ramp up the emotional intensity. The ample highlighting given to both Rob’s vox and the accompanying instrumentation ensures that both elements are able to shine alone or as parts of a much greater whole. Half of You…

Posted on: March 12, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

ViennaCC “Gold Is What The Girls Want”

ViennaCC’s “Gold Is What The Girls Want” is an interesting synth-rock track that links together Roxy Music, Devo, and Frankie Goes To Hollywood to make for a tremendously hooky track. The oodles of charisma that ViennaCC’s vocals insert into the single is hard to deny. The dynamic between the vocals and drums push each to a special place, while the dynamic approach to the song’s arrangement ensure that listeners are…

Posted on: March 12, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Pure Order feat. Abstract Rude “Golden Glass” 

The collaborative effort from Pure Order and Abstract Rude is one of the most intense and engrossing singles that we’ve heard so far this year. There are so many things occurring with each and every second of the single, whether it be the rapid-fire lyrical flow or the more psych-tinged backing instrumentation. The unification between the guitars and drums make for a backing beat that will continue to remain fresh…

Posted on: March 10, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Selah Soul “Love Yourself” 

Love Yourself is an important track of self-empowerment. The latest single from Selah Soul, Love Yourself affirms the worth and utility of everyone that’s fortunate enough to listen in. I appreciate that the production allows the vocals space enough to shine and impart that ,message, all while allowing the instrumentation to rise up at all the right times. The bit of more reggae-infused bars at the middle point of Love…

Posted on: March 10, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Selah Soul “Keeper Of My Way”

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…

Posted on: March 10, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Dave Luv “Some Days”

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…

Posted on: March 10, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Pete Muller “More Time” 

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…

Posted on: March 9, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Bruce Sudano “Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies” 

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…

Posted on: March 9, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

The Rocket Summer “Don’t Be Yourself”

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…

Posted on: March 9, 2024 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Neon Dreams x Matthew Mole “The Art Of Letting Go”

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…