David King Jones’s The Covid 19 Christmas Song is an effort that showcases the modern era in which we all find ourselves, with enough of a hook present that the song will garner quite a bit of attention on pop and urban stations alike. David King Jones inserts his own unique style of lyrical delivery to the composition. Charisma is present by the barrelful as Jones is able to continue…
Jeff Lake’s spirited version of The Beatles’ classic Penny Lane is given additional oomph with the stringwork of the Cellophane Flowers. With Jeff’s unique ability to both lay out the lyrical content while building upon the single’s instrumentation, the cover version easily takes a life of its own. This take ties the modern sound of the middle 20th century with today’s experience, all while calling back to the classical performances…
Brain health is important for quality of life and all-around wellness. If your brain isn’t healthy, it’s difficult to be healthy in other areas of your life, yet it’s an area of our well-being we often overlook. Some things can impair brain health that may be beyond our control. For example, even after recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following an accident, your brain may still be affected. At…
Brooke Daye’s Everything and Nothing is a strong effort that showcases the complexity of emotions that one will have about previous lovers. Anyone that has had a painful relationship will be able to emote with what Daye does here. The instrumentation that backs up Daye’s voice on Everything and Nothing fills in all of the track’s gaps all while pushing Brooke’s voice to some tremendous highs. The song will easily…
Long flights can be extremely boring if you don’t have someone to talk to or can’t sleep on a moving plane. But traveling is supposed to be fun, and in the age of smartphones and laptops, it shouldn’t be that hard finding something you can do. This article has got you covered if you need an instant solution. Read on for a few ideas to keep yourself entertained during a…
ADVI is able to create a laid-back R&B track that is tremendously reverent of the New Jack Swing approach, all while infusing the track with a luxurious backing beat. A clap track interlaces itself with twinkling keys and sweeping synths. Blue Gene is completed through the presence of a booming, bass beat. ADIV will keep fans out on the dance floor through soulful crooning and further harmonies added on top…
Founders has normalized a few of the variants of KBS this year around with specialty 4-packs of their Kentucky Breakfast Stout. Of course, the company is making their mainline version (12% ABV) available as well. We were fortunate and received samples of each of 2020’s version of KBS. KBS – 2020’s KBS is well-balanced, ensuring that there is a bit of a burn in the initial sip. Hints of toasted…
Anthony Lazaro’s A Minute to Midnight is an interesting effort as it has a bright, airy sound. Hiding underneath that hopeful sound, Lazaro’s incorporated some thoughtful instrumentation. Through on a glossy veneer and you have an effort that could easily compare to the corpus of Rufus Wainwright or Michael Buble. The dynamic between Anthony’s vocals and the punctual percussion push each to an entirely higher plateau, all while the light…
Ariel Bellvalaire’s Elastic is a powerful, assertive piece of pop rock that immediately showcases supersonic vocals and a very deliberate, almost “Hitchin’ A Ride”-era approach to the track’s beat. Every piece of Elastic – drums, guitars, and vox – are ratcheted up to 11. It’s that sort of bold sound (made all the more intense by a seconded set of vocals at points) that ensures that the song will tattoo…
Alix’s Golden is a delicate pop and R&B track that will get listeners jamming through Alix’s soft and sweet delivery. The laid-back instrumentation is a nod to the late 90s / early 2000s. Distinct, different, and unique her own, Golden is one of those efforts that showcases Alix’s talent. The song is an easy inclusion on a wide array of playlists. The range of approaches and styles that Alix includes…
Zachary Kibbee has so much emotion that is packed into each note on his latest track, Don’t Fade Away. Little more is needed in this performance than Kibbee and his guitar. Each note is absolutely vital here in creating something engrossing, adopting hints of blues, surf, and mid-1990s alternative. The richness of this recording really allows his honestness and earnestness to shine through. While the track ends before the four-minute…
Wiley Watson’s The Kid has a funky sound replete with guitar and booming beats. Beautiful vocals a la MGMT establish the single as something wholly distinct from the rest of the music currently cluttering playlist rotation. Watson is able to do more with his vox than merely tell a story – he’s able to bolster the backing arrangements through the infusion of another layer of harmony. The Kid is one…
Midnight Escape is an effort that showcases Barbara’s considerable vocal range. During this track, Santora does more than weave a narrative over the course of three minutes. Rather, she’s easily able to add to the overall melody established by the piano and drums. The overall spirit of Midnight Escape is one of a smoky jazz club; one could easily imagine the track being included in some middle-century detective or noir…
Sarah Christine’s new single The Choice is an eclectic blend of styles and approaches, a bouncy sort of effort that takes on 1990s dance, alternative rock, pop, and even even a bit of R&B before the song ends. The glue that unites these distinct approaches is Sarah’s charismatic voice. Where she is able to tell a story in a way to get toes tapping, there’s a great deal more nuance…
ADITI’s Glass is a hopeful sort of track. The pianos and drums that start off ADITI’s latest will draw listeners in, while the passion and charisma that goes into each and every lyric here ensures that one will stick around until the track’s final few moments. During Glass’s run time, there are nods to pop institutions like Billy Joel and Elton John. The song is infused with ADITI’s unique take…
Better Off starts off with alluring keys and a bit of brooding synths. When BankrollShell’s vocals begin, the song is able to take an entirely different vibe. The song could easily make its way onto rap or R&B rotation. The production ensures that both the lyrical and musical sides of things are able to shine on their own as well as contributing to a greater whole. BankrollShell is able to…
Sankarshan Das’s “The World Peace Formula” will immediately draw listeners in. The song links together guitar with a rich set of vocals; there’s a set of influences that are obvious here from John Mellencamp to Dave Matthews. When Das makes it to the chorus, there’s a nod back to the protest tradition of the 1960s. With the incorporation of multiple voices to the chorus, Sankarshan is able to showcase the…
Grey DeLisle’s take on O Holy Night is a very reverent take on the classic track. The considerable talent showcased here by DeLisle becomes evident in the single’s first :20. There’s the lightest trapping of instrumentation present in this version, a smart decision to allow Grey’s voice to reach considerable highs. The vocal approach adopted here brings in hints of Stevie Nicks and Dolly Parton. The cover works as Grey…
Lost Romance’s “Heart On A Wire” calls back to the mid-1980s Buffalo punk of early Goo Goo Dolls. Punchy vocals, fuzzy guitars, and a stripped-down production ensure that each lyric is buried deep into fans’ minds. The vocals link together California hardcore with a bit of hardcore/emo punk (e.g. Rise Against). The bridge between the song’s beginning and end have a bit of nice echoing, while the sizzling guitar work…
Tealand Smith’s Christmas Day In America is a smooth and softly=sang song that both showcases Tealand’s ability to sing and his ability to create something that will hopefully keep fans hopeful about the holidays to come this year. The backing instrumentation is assertive and rich without threatening to overwhelm Smith’s single. The drum beat and keys playing at the background provide a bit of highlighting to Tealand’s vocals, adding further…