A-Lister has released Groove-A, a poppy track that has a timeless feel to it. With a charismatic set of vocals and a bouncy backing beat, the track will easily bury itself deep into listeners’ brains. There are a few nice changes to the track’s tempo that will keep listeners firmly on the edges of their seats. It is this ability to move through styles and sounds that provide ample replay…
On Stop Killing Us, Samar is able to make a tremendously catchy and hard-hitting effort. With nods to The Game and Freeway in his verbal flow, Samar is able to make something familiar yet wholly unique in rap music. The backing beat has a hit of DJ Premier and J Dilla. Shifting to a dreamier lead out toward the final minute of the track, Samar attempts to showcase how dangerous…
Amber Alert, the latest single from Young Rich Kidz, has some intense wordplay that builds off the work of Tyler the Creator and Wiz Khalifa. Utilizing the titular alter as the cut’s backing beat, YRK ensure that listeners will immediately be locked into what the act is laying out here. There’s literally no time to take a breath here as the group keeps hitting fans with intricate lyrical content and…
Injecting a bit of additional frenetic energy to the Iron Maiden classic, the combination of heavy metal royalty that comprise The Wheelblocks are able to put their impression deep. The video showcases that the music can stay as pure as all get out even if the performers are hundreds (if not thousands) of miles away. Of particular note during this version has to be the sizzling guitar riffs laid down…
1 Time 2 Many is a poignant track showcasing the continual problem of policing in the United States’ baked-in sort of racism. The stories of disproportionate force being utilized by police departments towards African-Americans has been a sad reality of the last 100+ years; Shaheed’s smart repetition of the titular phrase has the effect of hammering home this fact into the minds of anyone listening to the track. The track’s…
You Sad has Tkay Maidza crafting an airy, confident pop-themed track. With nods to mid-1990s performers like Natalie Cole and Sheryl Crow, the effort is able to forge boldly forth with a unique flair. The vocals are placed front and center, with the backing instrumentation of synth and guitar acting as the perfect compliment for Tkay’s lyrics. You Sad simultaneously showcases the worth of the individual and the ability to…
You can’t hold down Brandyn Cross. After a devastating train accident that changed his world, Cross has emerged a solo artist years later. His new single, If Money Talks (It Ain’t on Speakin’ Terms With Me) co-written by Daryl Stevenett.is a prosperous tale of a hardworking man that can’t seem to cash-in. The all-too-relatable tale is bolstered through the slide guitar and a forlorn violin. Cross’ new track is bankable…
With a slinky groove behind its melodic strut, there’s never any question in the opening bars of “Boom – Love Version” as to whether or not we’re getting the best performance out of HeIsTheArtist possible – around every turn in his new EP Adam & Eve, this slow jam crooner is giving every part of himself to the audience. Sensuousness is delivered through an unbranded lens in Adam & Eve, and while…
Modern hunting requires a great deal of preparation, involving everything right from the weapons to hunting gear, navigational aids and clothing. For the beginners, it would be easy to ignore the importance of the right kind of outfits. But they really can make a difference to your comfort, mobility and safety in the wild. It makes sense to brush your knowledge about hunting clothing so that you can pick and…
The Free Show has a fascinating vocal delivery. Dropping the instrumentation to a lower level, Haerle is able to draw fan’s attention to the lyrical content. Rather than leaving the guitars and drums out in the cold, the next section reverses the roles with a nice uptick to the track’s tempo. Run and Be Free has Haerle tell a rich story about how his own lie (as well as LA’s)…
Let’s Dance is a throwback to the easy-going rap tracks of the mid-1990s. 5ive ft Giant has tremendous vocal ability showcased here; the cadence that he achieves here is single-handedly the reason fans will stay o the edges of their seats. Moving into the chorus, Let’s Dance takes on hints of tradition of gospel vocal delivery. By mooring the track to a number of distinct genres, 5ive ft Giant is…
Gas U Up starts out with an assertive bass line and Devinn Le’Raay’s impassioned vocals. Together, these two elements are able to build upon the tradition of performers like K-Ci and JoJo and Tyrese all while creating something vibrant and future-facing.Two minutes is all that Le’Raay needs to create a bonafide hit. Still Luv Me calls back to the R&B style of the late 1990s. Le’Raay’s ability to tell a…
Bakir Floyd is able to showcase his tender side on his latest single, 2 A.M.. There’s little needed for the song’s backing instrumentation than a snap and sequenced drum line, allowing Bakir ample ability to really craft a finesse-filled narrative. Adding a bit of rapid-fire lyrical content at the song’s final quarter, Floyd ensures that the track will remain fresh in listeners’ minds for months after their initial experience. 2…
Love Hypocrisy has a haunting, brilliant sound that separates what Ginny Luke is doing from any other pop performers. With nods to hard rock and EDM, the song ends up having a deep, layered body. Fans will be able to find new twists and turns on subsequent plays, all while they are serenades by the charismatic chops of Ginny Luke. Hitting a crescendo at the 2:45 mark, Luke is able…
Blindboss blends together California pop-punk with bits of Voltaire, Coheed and Cambria, and CKY. On Fake Internet Points, there’s a circus atmosphere crafted in the track and accompanying vocals. Deliberate drumming and robust bass linked together the otherworldly guitars and keys. The emotive vocal approach here will appease fans of Yellowcard and Unwritten Law, while the song’s lyrical content will speak to those individuals that have become burnt out at…
I.C.E. at the Door, the latest video from Sanya N’Kanta, has a brilliant video that will immediately draw listeners in. The track blends together hints of reggae, alternative-rock and R&B to make for something wholly unique. The synth and guitar combine to imbue a classic and futuristic sound for the track, while N’Kanta’s lyrics showcase the numerous problems that exist with American politics and home life. A sizzling guitar solo…
Perfect Love has a unique sound to it. The twinkling, slower tempo establishes a gauzy, finesse-focused approach upon which Sy’s vocals can shine. While there are nods to janet.-era Janet Jackson and Corinne Bailey Rae, there’s is a taut instrumentation that speaks well to current radio singles. Few tracks are able to further both vocal and musical arrangements without leaving one side in the cold, but both parts of Perfect…
Rough Draft, by Psychopath Etiquette, is the debut EP of the songwriting duo of brothers David and Paul Sprague. The Southern Maine based siblings have their own unique blend of folk and rock which make up the indie vernacular between them. They are a group formed out of necessity of needing to see where their ideas can take them after years of their own individual journeys in the music world,…
It’s been about 5 years since we last conducted an interview with you. What sort of work have you put into the recording and creative processes for tracks like I Am A Servant? Hi! It’s so good to hear from you again! That is a demo album I made, in my home myself in a recorder, for future development, professionally. I have made 11 albums of demos, some with two…
Don’t Forget to Remember Me is a powerful effort from Emma Pierson. Little more is needed to start off the track than Emma’s vocals. The light amount of backing instrumentation (guitar, drums, and bass) provide a solid backdrop upon which her voice can rise and fall. There’s a nod to the 1990s and 2000s pop styles of performers like Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson incorporated alongside a bright, hopeful demeanor.…