IZ.M.B.’s “Recover” is an effort that takes up hard rock and pop standards, making for a track that a wide swath of fans will be able to pick up. The production gives ample time to both the lyrical and instrumental sides of the track. As a result, there’s a fullness to Recover that few radio tracks will be able to achieve. Incorporating the horns into a more focal role during…
Sp8ce Owl’s “And So It Begins” has a truly epic flare, moving between 1970s prog rock and My Morning Jacket. There’re soundscapes approximating a dusty desert and a future metropolis. Engrossing in how narrative-based this composition can be sans vocals, And So It Begins will keep fans on the edges of their seats from the track’s opening all the way out until its final notes. The insistence of the keys…
Nya’s “Closer Than Close” calls back to the stellar radio hits of the 1980s (eg Mr. Mister, Marvin Gaye, Atlantic Starr) all while pushing absolutely angelic vocals. There’s a bit of Nelly Furtado and Corinne Bailey Rae but with even more brightness. Nya’s new song simultaneously stays reverent to earlier musicians while creating something that will easily slot into playlists. The groove that is skillfully crafted during Closer Than Close’s…
Dude Reppin Knowhere’s “Airplane Mode” is one of those tracks that you’ll have to listen to to properly hear everything that has been secreted inside. There’s a bit of vaporwave, hints of screwed and chopped, and just enough in the way of pop to keep fans sticking around. Airplane Mode’s titular phrase and the funky instrumentation that followed will have toes tapping. The track effortlessly adopts these styles and more,…
I Am Legend’s “Top Of The World” has a bouncing beat and tremendous vocal charisma immediately presented to listeners. With I Am Legend’s vocals pulling double duty in ferrying lyrical content as well as providing fans with further harmonies, there’s every chance in the world that the song will make it onto playlist. What results in Top Of The World is one of those tracks that would easily make it…
V ROY has Pesh Milli lay down some bars with tremendous quickness. There’s a harmony here that is established through the backing beat and contributed to by Pesh Milli. While the song itself is short, it has just enough time to showcase all sides of this performer. The song is able to stand head and shoulders above other rap music that’s currently garnering popular attention. Check out the video for…
The Dead Daisies’s “Radiance” has a slinky, Velvet Revolver means Seether approach. While the band has continually innovated their style with previous efforts we’ve covered, there’s a confidence with their latest track that far outstrips anything that we have heard before. Each element is able to work together, whether it be those supersonic vocals, the booming drums, or the RATM-infused guitar line that cuts wide swaths through the song. The…
On “They Don’t Love You”, 8Ball and MJG show they’re still producing hard-hitting music. The song is a missive for anyone that has had someone sneak into their life with ill intentions. There’re always individuals that will glom onto individuals the second they gain any hype, and this track lays out how the plan works. The kernel of They Don’t Love You is one of self-improvement. Individuals need to have…
Teenear’s “Ain’t Mine” is an airy R&B track that is utterly cohesive in its execution. This means that Teenear’s vocals mesh flawlessly with the booming bass beat and drumline. There’s a slower tempo that provides ample time to let each lyric shine. Ain’t Mine is an effort that will be appreciated by anyone that has had to navigate dating and love-based relationships. Timeless in how it sounds, Ain’t Mine is…
Raybans In The Rain begins with confident guitar work and drums, showing a spotlight on Rebecca DawgGoneDavis’s vocals. With the contributions of Chago Williams, DGD is able to make a song that both catches attention while keeping fans focused in. The dynamic here is interesting, with both DGD and Williams providing their own special sound. What results is engrossing and ultimately something that shines amongst the mass of music being…
On Million Dollar Space, Nonstop to Cairo cover a considerable space between rock, reggae, and funk. There’re nods here to acts like Sublime and Jane’s Addiction, but the richness of the band’s sound here separate them from other acts attempting to garner airplay. The horns that take over after the vocals step back allow the single to be spun off in a bold fashion. The rapid-fire twists and turns that…
Nate Paladino’s “Problems In Bed” is a timeless alt-rock track that links together Death Cab For Cutie and Bright Eyes with the modern rock styles of Bruce Hornsby. There’s such a compelling set of vocals that immediately issue further during the single’s first thirty seconds. The instrumentation of Problems in Bed is robust, with each constituent elements able to shine separately as they generate a coherent, booming entity as the…
Paul Nourigat has released his third album Slightly Serious. Couth and Truth is a powerful piece of Americana-tinged rock, replete with wind-swept guitars mixing in their lot with splashy drums. The tautness of this single’s instrumentation is matched by Paul’s vox here. With nods to artists as widely-flung as Roy Orbison, Warren Zevon, and Chris Isaac, Nourigat’s voice will be able to bring in a slew of listeners. We’re particularly…
On Welsh Avenue’s new single “Come Back Home”, a tremendously introspective journey into the musicians’ heart ends up showcasing some of the most honest and earnest music we’ve heard. There’s a fun blending of acoustic and electric here as Welsh Avenue brings in hints of Owl City, Oliver Tree, and Sean Lennon. Come Back Home reaches its pinnacle as the guitars, drums, and vox unite to make one fulfilling effort.…
On FLOAT, Denise Marsa is able to blend together a poppy set of vocals with an absolutely entrancing instrumentation. With a thick bass line, finesse-full guitar work and perfectly planned percussion, FLOAT is one of those efforts that will have toes tapping. Marsa’s charisma is on full display here; there’s a level of confidence that is weaved throughout the composition. Truly the glue that unites these distinct elements, Denise’s voice…
Vanity Wyze’s Stayed Down will immediately bury itself deeply into the minds and hearts of listeners. The introduction works well in the pop groove, while the quicker pitter-patter of the lyrical flow that enters into the equation shortly after keeps listeners firmly planted on the edges of their seats. Including Sonny King’s inimitable patois into the mix accomplishes two distinct goals. Firstly, the frenetic momentum of Stayed Down is maintained…
Two Dogs & a Rat, the latest composition by Michelle A. Jones, starts with a warm guitar line and a strong narrative component. With nods to 1990s alternative and college rock, the single contains more than enough for adult listeners. Children will be able to sing along after a few plays of the song. Two Dogs & a Rat is a multimedia effort in that the attached video (below) provides…
On The Roughhousers’ new single “Toenail Soup”, Grey is able to call back to 50s and 60s pop country music with hints of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Nancy Sinatra. The charisma exuded here by DeLisle will have people tapping their toes, while the instrumentation has its time in the sun. The walking bass-style arrangement is given a sparkle with Eddie’s vibrant guitar work. The video for Toenail Soup has…
Michael Dean Hall’s new single It Really Sucks Getting Old bemoans the aging process with a tremendously bouncy beat and an overall style that ties together 1990s country with 1980s rock. The taut instrumentation experienced during the track ensures that the single will remain fresh long after one’s first experience with it. It Really Sucks Getting Old is one of those efforts that anyone will be able to appreciate no…
Seal Party’s “Maison” is a diverse track that effortlessly slides through funk, gospel, R&B and funk. The eclectic approach taken here ensures that fans of the widest swath of artists will be able to find something that they can appreciate it. The charisma of the vox cannot be denied, given a perfect counterpoint with the assertive horns that peek through at points. The cohesive entity that is Maison will stick…