Craig Parker Adams’s “She’s Alright” immediately starts with an intense guitar line and a momentum that is hard to deny. Therew are nods here to performers like The Minutemen, Neil Diamond, and Tom Petty. The song echoes out throughout the eras, with the wall of sound and guitar fuzz speaking well to fans of all ages. The passion and charisma exhibited here by Adams is the cherry on top of…
It’s Ok is a track that showcvases the struggles that people have during their lives, with an eye towards the future. The song is steeped in the pop and pop-rock styles of performers like Alannah Myles and Stevie Nicks. The guitar / bass dynamic that plays in the back of the single pushes the song to a higher plateau. The act is able to gradually increase the momentum to a…
Kendra Erika’s “I’m Nice Till I’m Not” has a nice throwback vibe to performers like Kylie Minogue and Amber. The bit of jazzy horns that play at the top of the instrumentation really give me electro-swing vibes. The bit of a clap track present during Kendra’s latest add a bit more fullness and complexity to the composition. The level of dynamism achieved here ensures that listeners will stick around until the…
Who You Are is a laid-back effort that has a video providing a visual for what daFinchi does with his inimitable flow. The instrumentation here is airy and envelopes these vox is a close and cozy way. This is a song that slots in nicely no matter where one includes it, be it in a DJ’s set or a chill playlist. daFinchi has shown significant progession in his approach over…
On “She Wanna Go Viral”, Rodney Bandz calls back to 2000’s Atlanta rap with a flow that will bury itself deep into the hearts of fans. There’s a supreme confidence exerted throughout the single’s run time, while the presence of Stu Money shuffles things up nicely. The song works perfectly alongside the more pop-side of rap while having enough in the way of complex lyrical flow to appease even those…
Say It Ain’t True is an emotive, rich composition that showcases the tremendous range of Paul Eke. The vocals come forth honestly and are matched well by the sizzling horns. The deliberate tempo of Say It Ain’t True ensures that listeners are firmly on the edges of their seats. It’s rare that we receive music that is able to reach over time and genre to reach everyone. Say It Ain’t…
Neil Potter’s “Over The Hills” is a tremendously heady work that will take multiple plays to fully understand. The song is simple on the surface but each guitar note and each lyric contributes something additional. The single is so hard to categorize; Neil’s uniqueness ensure that Over The Hills is not easily categorizable. This means that there are nods to Radiohead, Nirvana, Oasis, and Sublime among the rising and falling…
Joely Engelbert’s “Until She Smiles” is a powerful track that brings forth equal amounts of tender emotions and soaring arrangements. This duality is present throughout Joely’s latest track, ensuring that the song will constantly have listeners firmly on the edges of their seats. The bit of 1980s synths that play at points during Until She Smiles imbues this single with a certain timelessness. This flawless execution ensures that I will…
On I Took It For Me, Susan Aquila creates an utterly unique pop track that builds upon punk music, 1980s pop, and glam rock in a way that will undoubtedly turn heads. Fans of performers like Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar will eagerly devour what Susan has cooked up. The bit of fuzz on top of the guitars imbues I Took It For Me with a retro aesthetic. Able to…
On The Highway, Nate Currin is able to tell an engrossing story with compassion and an honest set of vocals. The song effortlessly breezes through modern country, Melloncamp/Dylan-esque Americana and even alternative rock. It is this eclectic collection of styles that makes The Highway into something that will stick listeners long after it ceases to play. Our favorite aspect of Currin’s latest work is how much melody that Nate’s vocals…
Ron Brunk’s “Good Morning” is a hopeful effort in the vein of a Cat Stevens or Meatloaf. Brunk’s latest single really shows listeners his range, while the seconding vocals provide further depth to what is a truly immense work. The song has grounding in a much earlier musical tradition, but the brightness of Ron’s vox will speak to anyone that is lucky enough to happen upon his newest video. At a…
If I didn’t know better, I could have sworn that Divergent’s Runnin’ Free was pulled off some 1970s lost recording. When you read deeper into the band’s biography, it all makes sense – this is a collection of performers that originally put pen to paper many years back. Divergent has some serious chops, whether it be through the sultry and smooth lead vocals or the band’s ability to go head-long…
On Three Sisters, Foundry Town Survivors are able to create a rocking, intense effort that weaves a rich narrative. Listeners will firmly be on the edges of their seats with this one, as the guitar and dreamy vocals build upon 1970s rock and progressive music in a bold new way. The production of Three Sisters allows the song to shine brightly alongside other current fare, while the talent of the…
The 30th anniversary repressing of Short Bus is a sonic triumph for fans of industrial rock and vinyl collectors alike. Despite its DIY origins—originally recorded in a Lakewood, Ohio basement—the remastered vinyl edition breathes new life into the gritty textures and raw energy that defined the album. The pressing is clean, with minimal surface noise, and the remastering process has preserved the album’s aggressive edge while enhancing its dynamic range.…
Circus Mind’s “Barstool Hero” is an absolutely epic story that will have fans firmly on the edges of their seats. The passion and charisma put forth in the vocals is matched perfectly by the tautness of the guitars and drums. There are distinct movements and sections here that keep the overall sound shifting and changing. There are nods to 1970s rock and even a bit of the more experimental /…
Camille K has released a mini-EP with two tracks, Braver and Facade. Braver is a hopeful sort of song that builds upon the tradition of performers like Mariah Carey and Ciara. The carefully-crafted guitars and drums combine to make the most inviting backdrop, while the harmonies achieved by Camille K ensure that the single will have serious replay potential. Facade is our favorite of the two tracks, bringing back the…
Holy Ghost, the latest work by Vic Lucas, has an infectious chorus that will bring listeners out on the dance floor. The back and forth between the male and femlae vocals does much to keep the single’s momentum high. What occurs here on Holy Ghost is controlled chaos. Everything’s putting out 100% with bold, brash brush strokes. The segments where the instrumentation pulls back a bit and really lets the…
Robbie Rosen x Coffeeshop’s “All That Matters” is one of those EDM anthems that will firmly bury itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Beautiful pop-oriented vocals are the narrative upon which the sweeping synths are able to expand on. The track’s dynamism is its strongest element; as the song gradually increases in tempo, there’s a hopeful feeling that absolutely explodes in listeners as it reaches a cresendo.…
Assia Ahhatt’s “I Dance For Gods” is a trmenedous world music / new age work that calls forth nods to Enya, Enigma, and the Real Music performers of the 2000s. The violin that weaves its way through Assia’s latest acts as a way for listeners to be grounded, while the numerous twists and turns that are presented here ensure that the single’s replay value is high. The song tips the…
On Baile, Nico Rocks is able to create a Latin-infused pop track that has just enough of an EDM backbone to really gain the attention of the largest subset of potential listeners. The song’s instrumentation is on point, keeping a high momentum as Nico’s vocals go supersonic. We love the drums that poke through at points, along with the speedy guitars that ensure fans have nary a moment to take…