If I Could needs little more than a piano and V. Contreras’s voice to keep fans on the edges of their seats from beginning to end. The journey that fans will take on this track is immense; expansive compositions unite with a set of pipes that can reach a considerable register. This single would be perfect fare for anyone that likes 1990s R&B, musicals, or music that is vocal-forward in…
On Big Hit Song, John Paciga breaks down the process for crafting a chart-topping single. The passion and bouncy vocals do well here, further lifted up through joyous pianos and a downright cheery set of synths. There’s something here for everyone as Paciga is able to showcase the difficulty of the process. While the song itself is about the music industry, the message that John promotes here is that drive…
On Orion, IVEEN builds upon the rich vocal tradition of performers like Stevie Nicks and Patty Smith. Rising and falling like a tide washing against a beach, IVEEN is able to not only tell a cogent story with her latest track but also provide further depth to the booming drums and claps that punctuate the single. By the time that Orion concludes, IVEEN has swept up anyone listening in and…
Bovine Nightmares create some of the most unique types of hard rock we’ve ever heard on their newest track, Giving Little Robots to Children. There’s a bit of the theatricality of Alice Cooper and Lordi, the intense instrumentation of a Blind Guardian, Candlemass, or Suicidal Tendencies, and a bit of the hooky style of a Devo or an Atom and his Package. Giving Little Robots to Children goes through a…
I See You have Rayvon and Sugar Bear create a poppy reggae sound that calls back to the late 1990s and early 2000s. With an absolutely infectious one-two chorus laid down by the pair, fans of booming bass and more delicate R&B hooks will be able to find something to dig into. The backing instrumentation works in tandem with these voices as it both ensures people make it out onto…
David Drake’s Shooting Arrows at the Sun is an effort that calls back to the folksy rock of Donovan along with the crooning style of Chris Isaak and early-nineties Tom Petty. The bit of desert rock / psychedelic guitar that rises into prominence during the single provides a nice counterpoint to the smooth vox laid here by Drake. The percussive punctuation that presents itself as a touchstone during Shooting Arrows…
On Champion Arise, Rock Dawuni is able to infuse a modern set of sensibilities to the tried and true reggae sound. A robust guitar and bouncy bass line mesh with a bit of electronic trappings here, as Rocky’s vocals shine brightly over the track. Hints of gospel can be picked up here; the increasing prominence of these backing vocals add a distinctly different style to Champion Arise’s second half. Able…
On Shook, Tkay Maidza calls back to the halcyon rap style of Missy Elliott and Trina for inspiration. High-energy rap flow combines with a booming synth and bass line. The chorus presented by TM on Shook will bury itself deeply into listeners’ mind. Adding a higher-pitched response to Tkay Maidza’s call adds further depth to the composition. There’s a bit of a change-up presented to fans as they hit the…
On Let The Robots Drive, Heartour are able to refresh 1980s synthpop with a more contemplative, introspective sort of instrumentation. A slower tempo works for Heartour here, as the backing instrumentation rises into something beautiful. The atmospheric sound of their latest effort ties together the work of Erasure and the Pet Shop Boys, creating something wholly unique for the current era. The effort has considerable replay value as Heartour has…
Art Tawanghar has crafted a modern-day masterpiece with his Adagio Gm Tomaso Albinoni In 432Hz. The strings (contributed by the featured Negar Nick on the Azari Kamanche) that begin the effort call back to the composers of the 18th and 19th century. The deliberate pacing of the composition ensures that listeners will remain attention. The panoply of interactions that occur at any only second of this composition create a heady,…
JUNO’s new single Sleepwalker has inspiration drawn from a wide swath of performers from INXS to Nine Inch Nails and The Killers. The authoritative bass line that plays at the bottom of Sleepwalker is matched nicely by the synths. Overall, what Juno does with their latest song is refresh the new wave style with their own unique flair. The band is able to take the baton from acts like Walk…
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Run has Reverse Mechanic slow things down a bit. With a more intricate, intimate vocal flow in the main body of the track, Run immediately draws listeners in. The switch over from a more soft, touching approach to something quicker and invigorating impresses the track deep into fans’ minds. The ability of Reverse Mechanic to move back and forth between rap flow and silky-smooth pop performer styles is unparalleled. This…
Beatrice Russo is a timeless track that could easily be slotted into the easy listening style of 1970s radio. Touching paired vocals and soft instrumental arrangements unite to make for a strong foot forward. What is perhaps most impressive about Beatrice Russo has to be the multi-layered approach that is presented here. Where the song would seem to be a bit on the complex side on a surface listen, a…
Stranded is a high-octane track that has vocals front and center even as a robust set of synths draw listeners in. A booming bass punctuates Stranded. LBM is easily able to slot into pop and R&B rotation. The stellar production encountered here is able to push both the instrumentation and LBM’s vox into a higher plateau singularly. The effort works masterfully as a cohesive unit. Cutting out well before the…
Give Me Love has Linda “Peaches” Tavani showcase her considerable vocal qualities. The instrumentation present on the single is very cognizant of these vocals, rising and swelling in all the right places. There’s a timeless sound that is crafted through each lyric on Give Me Love, but the on-point instrumentation and sheer dedication to the overall composition makes Give Me Love resound loudly for current generations of listeners. Tavani has…
On Nirvana, Tainted Black is able to hit all the touchstones of modern rock. Drawing considerably on Black Album-era Metallica and Seether with vox building upon Social Distortion and Squeeze, Tainted Black settle in quite nicely with their latest single. The chugging guitar / drum dynamic kicks Nirvana into a higher gear. Gradually taking on a quicker momentum, Tainted Black is able to tattoo the melodies of Nirvana deep into…
On No Such Thing As A Real One, Que 9 is able to create a soulful rap flow pop with absolutely intense wordplay. Booming instrumentation and keys createe a solid backdrop upon which these bars can reside. The charisma and passion that Qu 9’s vox exude here catapult his single into the realm of pop radio airplay. Separating himself from other similar performers, Que 9 is able to imbue his…
After a considerable amount of coverage throughout the United Kingdom and the west coast, Waiting for Smith has created a new track in “Long Life”. Long Life has a compelling sound that draws upon mid-oughts alternative. The guitar work goes even further back in time to pull influence from 1960s country. Charismatic vocals flow effortlessly on the top of the track while taut instrumentation makes for a cohesive and coherent…
Jenn Nucum’s Revival album begins with Better Optimist, a single that sets the stage for a theme of hope and lessons learned. Nucum’s approach takes nods from mid-1990s alternative and the singer-songwriter style, linking together a guitar of guitars with a close-knit drum line. Cutting out well before the 2:30 mark, Better Optimist keeps the momentum robust as fans move into All The Same. Nucum’s All The Same is a…