Johannes Linstead’s Be My Girl is a tremendously emotive rock track that has sizzling guitar work and passionate vocals. The tautness of the instrumental side of things is a key reason for this single’s success. The aforementioned guitars and drums work well with Linstead’s vocals, making the effort into something that would easily work on a classic rock station. The harmonies of Be My Girl are such that listener swill…
Justina Valentine’s Deep End is a track that effortlessly moves through different dstyles. THis means that there is a rap / ;trap style that is dominant, but there are points during this single that more traditional R&B and even trip-hop styles are given time to shine. It is this spontaneous style that makes this Justina Valentine track such a must-listen. Listeners will not know where Valentine will go int he…
Jack Shields’ “Leaving California” starts out slowly enough before gradually gaining momentum and moving into a much more alt-rock based sounds. The natural, very close knit sound that Shields cultivates during this single is inviting. The beauty of his voice is shown quite well, acting as the perfect counterpoint for the more guitar/drum-led, jam band style that picks up at around the 2:45 mark. Particular kudos has to be given…
Paula Boggs Band’s “Holocene” is an effort that draws on a much earlier musical tradition. There are nods to folk and classical music here; Paula Boggs’ vocals are beautiful in their own right. While they sound great, there is a human quality that shines through at all points. The progression of the instruments during this effort makes sense; it is a very orderly (but ultimately natural) sort of shit as…
Edge Of Paradise’s “ALIVE” is a hard-rocking track that takes up the standards of Coal Chamber, Machine Head, and the Deftones. The vocals are ferocious as they build upon the framework of Arch Enemy and Kittie. Grim, dark, and with enough energy to rend listeners asunder, the instrumentation that is present during Alive is top-notch. The sizzling guitar work, the tremendous technical ability of the drums, and how well each…
Austin David’s Find Me a New Way is a track that deserve to be on high rotation throughout the variety of pop and dance stations. The sunny disposition of the track, the vocal ability of Austin David, and how well the instrumental and vocal sides work in tandem make this into one of the best singles that we have heard so far this autumn> The assertive percussive beat is what…
Jared Dylan’s We Can’t is a hooky pop track that will immediately draw listeners in with sexy vocals and a backing beat that melds together pop, rock, and EDM music into a neat package. Dylan’s vocals take the best pieces of Maroon 5, One Direction, and Justin Timberlake to make for a strong an assertive sound that pairs nicely with the shuffling, shambling dance beat that comprises the instrumental side…
John Hickman’s Cascade is a completely engrossing track that ties together a wide variety of styles and approaches to make for somethign epic. THere are nods to alternative, progressive rock, and new wave music during Cascade. Hickman’s vocals are the unifying part here; the sheer vocal range that John reaches during this single has to be heard to be believed. A beautiful music video represents the final part of this…
Mister Zuckerberg’s “Digital Rain” is an interesting electronic track that blends trip-hop and industrial styles into a format that is utterly new and exciting. THe digitzed vocals provide a narrative for Digital Rain as the the percussion and bass elements provide an engrossing backdrop for the single. The novelty of Mister Zuckerberg ensures that listeners will be focused in to each and every note that is present during this cut;…
The Unraveled is a powerful track that blends together ambient music with an indie meets atmospheric sound. The vocals that are laid down by Rebecca Loebe imbue the track with an energy and an incredible depth. The number of distinct tacks that are taken during this single ensure that listeners will have to play the single multiple times before hearing every dynamic that is established.
