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…
Marius Billgobenson’s IN PARADISE – Just Another Day is a wonderful call back to the easy listening rock style of the mid 1970s. This means that there are the sizzling guitar riffs inspired by a Santana, with the tight arrangements of a Steely Dan or Air Supply. The rich, charismatic vox lie leisurely upon the instrumental arrangements. IN PARADISE – Just Another Day is one of those singles that will…
Strong O’s Crowd Sucka is a blend of 1990s rap with a modern flow. The backing instrumentation is able to lift up Strong O’s flow at all the right points. Taking up the standards of performers like LL Cool J and 50 Cent, Strong O is able to spin things out to his own style. By the end of Crowd Sucka, Strong O is able to make converts of listeners…
The Greats is the latest track from A-Wax 1 Million, blending together a solid message with a catchy chorus. The instrumentation is on point, rising up during the single’s chorus to provide a bit more highlighting to A-Wax’s content. Wishing that one could fly away is a common enough sentiment, one that listeners will understand and agree with. It is this reason why The Greats will ensnare a wide swath…
Pure Order’s “Premeditated” is an impressive blend of more ambient and ethereal electronic music with the keys work of mid-1990s rap backing instrumentation. On top of this arrangement, Pure Order’s vocals go through numerous twists and turns. What results with this single is something that is always shifting and changing. It is this eclectic nature that ensures that Premeditated will be on the tips of everyones’ tongues as we move…
Camille K’s “Good For a Minute” is a fun pop track that will have listeners eagerly following her vocals as the backing instrumentation draws them out onto the dance floor. The harmonies achieved by Camille K provide additional depth to the music. The single’s cohesion is high, as each side is working towards a singular goal. While the song is ostensibly in the aforementioned pop genre, Good For A Minute…
Ethan Gold “The Inhibitionists” is a fast-paced track that is insistent and immediately attention-drawing. Hints of indie, ska, and even folk-punk can be discerned in this pop effort. One thing obvious to anyone focusing in is the level of familiarity the backing band’s members are with one another. This should garner serious airplay consideration as well as playlist placement. The Inhibitionists is the strongest song we’ve experienced so far by…
Sanjay Michael’s “Wall Street Blues” starts out with a 1970s-infused guitar before moving into a very Southern rock sort of sound. The band’s overall output is inspired by 38 Special and Lynyrd Skynyrd, while the front-forward vox presented by Sanjay adds further authenticity to the track. Wall Street Blues is a toe-tapper, one of those efforts that will bury its guitars and drums deep into the hearts of fans. The…
None of You is the first track on Brynja Rán’s Seven, and the single will immediately interest listeners due to the beautiful vocals and the ethereal, dreamy sort of pop instrumentation that points through at all the right points. During this introductory effort, fans will pick up hints of Bjork, Pulp, and Garbage. The presence of the horns and Brynja’s supersonic vocals during None of You’s chorus brings in just…
Brooke Moriber’s Proving Me Wrong is a powerful and position pop-country track that calls back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. The strength of Moriber’s latest single is borne on the back of her vocals, which both tell a tale and push the guitars to the highest level. The song is eminently replayable, ensuring that the single will remain fresh through the end of the year. Whether on traditional…
Adulting is a powerful dance track from Samar In Silence. The momentum here is intense, ensuring that Adulting is one of those songs that will ge tcrowds absolutely hype at what’s playing. Samar In Silence’s latest single is stellar, something that we could easily see gaining attention as more and more individuals find out about it. The beat, the ferocious vocals, they all combine to make for one of the…
The High Plains Drifters’ “Until We Dance” is a synthpop throwback that will appease fans of Depeche Mode and Spandau Ballet. There’s a crispness to the production that allows the synths and heartfelt vocals to resonate with anyone listening in. There’s even a bit of narrative that is weaved throughout the single, ensuring that there are a number of distinct fashions which one can appreciate what’s laid out here. The…