High Key is able to blend together the last 40 years of R&B into a cohesive sound that is present throughout the entirety of their new song, Ain’t Cool No More. This three-part act is able to infuse blues, funk, and soul into a three-minute space like no one’s business. The piano / vocal dynamic that bubbles forth in the middle of the song is a sight to behold, as…
The sedate, touching opening to Owls & Lions’s new track, God Bless You & Protect You will immediately draw one in. The back and forth between the pair of vocalists pushes each to a higher plateau, as does the moment when the rest of the band kicks in (~1:20 mark). The second segment of this single has both vox intertwine in a beautiful fashion before shifting back to the close…
On In Silence, Grimass is able to blend together hard-edged rhymes in the vein of early Rick Ross and Freeway with a bit of more reggae-infused backing beat. The chorus is absolutely haunting, providing a nice counterpoint to the gritty backdrop of the main body of the single. The flow presented fans on In Silence will get fans heads bobbing while the shuffling, industrial-tinged synths and drums tattoo a melody…
With a visual element that matches the sweeping synths of Summertime is Here, Szandra Mayer is able to make an engrossing multi-media effort. Showcasing the carefree experience of youth, the videography of Mayer’s latest blends together sunflowers, horseplay, and verdant landscapes. With smart use of vibrant colors and an overall palette that just pops, Summertime is Here showcases well the considerable potential of every summer to be special. Ending the…
Make it Better is an alt-pop track that looks back to the halcyon days of the late 1990s. With hints of Bloodhound Gang, Hanson, and Smash Mouth interspersed with his own unique approach, Mark Ian is able to make a single that will have fans singing along after their first play-through. The chorus sufficiently changes things enough to keep fans’ interest levels high through the entirety of Make it Better.…
Terry Robb is able to call back to blues rock with his new single, How a Free Man Feels. By marrying a traditional music style with modern recording techniques, Robb is able to make a song that resounds loudly with a wide segment of listeners. Terry’s vocals are integral in both providing a narrative for the track while adding a further layer to the already intricate instrumental arrangement that plays…
Runnin’ Through My Mind is a mid-tempo track that is able to deftly tie together slower, more contemplative sections with a quick chorus that will bury itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. The vocals presented to fans here are particularly fun as they both compare nicely to other pop cuts and possess a tremendous pathos that will have one continue to play this cut long after they’ve…
On Que 9’s “Be Long”, a dark and brooding instrumentation is able to provide a compelling counterpoint to the richer, lighter word play that plays at the top of the track. Booming bass ensures that one is able to step out on the dance floor, while the rapid-fire flow that Que 9 spits at the 45-second mark will keep fans firmly stuck in their seats. Be Long is an effort…
Rollicking strings saturated in pristine white fuzz adorn the opening bars of “Discover,” but as we’ll soon discover, their measured strut is but one of the sensuous ingredients that Kazyak will employ in the sonic stew that this engrossing composition is. A powerful vocal harmony soars into the heavens from which it came in the climactic chorus, and believe it or not, its staggered catharsis is only a drop in…
Anxiety about retirement is a global phenomenon and not strictly linked to a country’s specifics, a recent study found out. Nearly 15,000 people from the US. Australia and Europe were questioned and the majority shared concerns about the availability of financial resources during their senior years. Of all people questioned in Spain, 69 percent shared such concerns. The situation was similar in France, Poland, the Czech Republic and the US…
Trap Boomin immediately stands out from the rest of modern rap music due to an unmatched backing beat that incorporates a bit of an Asian-inspired sound. DLRN’s flow hits all the high marks in terms of memorable repetition of phrases and strong, confident lyrics. The feature laid down here by Rich The Kid keeps things fresh while dovetailing nicely with the main body of Trap Boomin. A bombastic introduction, DLRN’s…
Heels is a beautiful track that showcases the passion and ability of Mike Jay. Heels shines based on a lush beat that blends in sweeping synths and a fat bass line. The sultry, sexy vox of Mike Jay here build upon the tradition of Chris Brown or Trey Songz. There’s an addition layer of vocal harmony impressed upon Heels that catapults the effort into the upper echelon of pop-radio performances.…
During Lost Identity, Sonic Rade are able to cultivate a 1980s-synthrock infused sound. A thick, chunky bass line highlights the ethereal vocals, which will appease fans of Peter Murphy or Disintegration-era Robert Smith. The act is taut, crafting a backing instrumentation that holds up to repeat plays. A driving beat punctuates the back of the track as the vocals and guitars are given the spotlight. A particularly poignant moment occurs…
On Chasing Whatever, Trouble in the Streets are able to blend pop, haunting new wave, and EDM into something that is wholly unique. Multiple vocal layers and a dense instrumentation ensure that fans will find new twists and turns even 5 or 10 plays in. The rap-infused flow that is weaved through Chasing Whatever provides further variety to an already eclectic output. Trouble in The Streets shake off any potential…
Hints of Sarah McLachlan and Paula Cole can be heard on Beth Bombara’s I Only Cry When I’m Alone. A vocal-heavy approach allows Beth to bring tremendous emotion and gravity to the composition, as a taut instrumentation replete with empathetic guitars and insistent bass keeps things on track throughout. The bit of instrumental jam that is inserted into Upside Dowbn establishes the two sections of the effort as wholly different…
The Coleman Minibike is not a rare scene in the United Kingdom. People have been using Coleman mini bike as their go-to vehicle in rough terrains due to its durability and low cost. It can run up to speeds of 20mph and can climb elevation of 4000 feet. The effectivity of this little powerhouse is significant enough to sustain it in the current market. Just like the effectivity of Casino…
Want to sell your home quickly? Then you need to prepare for massive challenges. This is not an easy process as you may think. You need to have some experience or seek advice from previous home sellers. However, if you have never done such a transaction before then you need to be well prepared with some tips. Hence, in this article, I will give you the best property sale advice…
Ocean Blue is an effort that draws heavily on the rock of the 1960s and 1970s. The charisma of the vocals, confident guitars, and a taut instrumentation unite to make for an effort that will tattoo its melodies deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Makin’ Good Time is an effort that goes a bit further back to the halcyon era of The Beach Boys and The Animals for…
Everything, the latest single from J-Carter, is able to refresh the sound of late-1990s and early-2000s acts like Common, Nas, and Talib Kweli. Booming beats and sultry secondary vocals are able to mesh well with the pointed and intense wordplay of J-Carter. There are a number of distinct arrangements presented here that will take fans multiple plays to fully appreciate. The 1:45 mark demarcates an increase to Everything’s momentum, a…
Bad Energy is an energetic track that blends together a haunting backing beat with a rap flow that builds off of the tradition of J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. The nuanced wordplay here will have listeners repeating LINKS’s latest single to hear everything that had been contained in. The chorus is able to strike out in a bold new fashion while riffing on the main backing beat. Bad Energy allows…