Pistols At Dawn’s “Not Sorry” immediately brings an intensity that few bands can achieve. The taut arrangements present on the band’s new single make Not Sorry into something that could easily gain radio attention. With nods to Deftones and Seether with a bit of the gutteral heaviness of mid-career Pantera, the act gives all fans of hard rock something to sink their teeth into. We love the sizzling guitar bridge…
Summer Girl has an absolutely timeless sound, with The High Plains Drifters linking together Roy Orbison, Jimmy Buffett, and a bit of later Beach Boys. Including steel drums to the band’s traditional guitars, drum, and bass is a massive victory here, as this song is able to expand upon the HPD’s inimitable style while keeping things absolutely within the band’s wheelhouse. The video (below) does a fantastic job in illustrating…
747 has some of the most intense flows we’ve heard from any rap music this year. There’s barely any time to breathe during 747’s runtime, keeping heads bopping as the booming bass beats keep shaking speakers. There’s a timeless sound to this track, a savvyness that ensures that fans of any distinct era can appreciate what Kid Bode and Kash GoKrazy are doing here. With a video that keeps up…
Mind Games, the latest track from Ben E. Davis will immediately catch fans’ attention. The charismatic vocals are matched well with a bouncy beat, as Davis blends a contemporary sound with a retro style. The range that Ben achieves on the track is substantial; he’s able to both build up a narrative while providing the piano, horns, and drums further melodic complexity. With nods to performers like Bruno Mars and…
Future Me is the latest effort from Connecticut’s daFinchi, representing considerable evolution. The track is able to effortlessly shift through different musial styles, with nods to more ethereal rap music, pop, and even hints of country before the song ceases to play. With supreme confidence that exudes through this single, daFinchi is able to catch the attention of listeners. There’s an honesty here that is hard to locate in most…
On Outlaws, Honey Trap are able to create some hard-hitting rock that blends together the late grunge of acts like Alice in Chains with acts like Heart and Audioslave. Confident guitars, splashy drums and supersonic vocals unite to make something that will tattoo itself deep into the minds of anyone fortunate enough to be listening in. Outlaws has just enough in the way of country-rock in its DNA that even…
Thankful For You is a hopeful pop-tinged track that will have listeners singing along after their first experience with the single. Nods to U2, Maroon 5, and Coldplay can be picked up here, while the bright vocals that bubble up after the chorus add mightily to the overall composition. Thankful For You is a track that we can see bubbling up on radio rotation throughout the fall. Check out the…
Athens, Georgia has been known as a hub for great music over several decades. Heart of Pine continues that tradition with their high-powered fusion of a handful of rootsy genres and keen, often quite fun, songwriting that never loses its freshness. Their second full-length collection Southern Soul Revival hits the streets as the band is nearing their 10th anniversary and should solidify their standing as one of the best musical acts working…
The Karson City Rebels have released their new single, Let’s Party. This traditional rock track will make fans out of anyone that’s ever popped on a .38 Special or BTO track. The assertive guitars work well, as do the splashy drums and insistent vocals. With a chorus that will get one cheering along after their first listen to the track, Let’s Party feels like a song that will be blaring…
The sheer vocal range of Kerlyne Liberus on her new track, a cover of You’re Good To Me, is amazing. The backing instrumentation provides a hand up at points, but the overall sound of the track is guided to the heavens by Kerlyne’s voice more than anything. The bit of backing vocals that poke through at points during this single ensures that the resulting track impacts listeners greatly. The song’s…
On Groove Goin’ On, Porter Block is able to link together funk, soul, and pop-rock to create an earworm that is nigh-impossible to remove. With vocals that are part Huey Lewis, part Jakob Dylan, Peter builds up a call-and-response chorus that assuredly will get flans out on the dance floor. The production of Groove Goin’ On is crisp, giving each instrument ample opportunity to shine alone while contributing to a…
A=N is an engrossing track that provides listeners a ton to consider as the effort proceeds. The song links together new wave, goth, and Boy George-styled pop into an engrossing and alluring composition. The charisma and passion of the single’s vox are countered well through the sweeping sounds of the backing instrumentation. A=N is given ample time to rise and fall, with each section shifting and changing the overall feeling…
I’m Really Special is a hard track to pin down. While there’s pop and rock influences present her eto a large degree, Ron incorporates nods to traditional country and Yacht rock styles even as the titular phrase is showcased through the eclectic array of approaches adopted here. As was the case with another of his newer compositions Give Yourself To The Lord, the personal faith held by Ron is on…
Petit Biscuit has made the feel-good track of the late summer with their Cruel Heart. The song effortlessly straddles the line between R&B and EDM. An insistent beat and sweeping synths create a backdrop upon which some seriously smooth vocals are able to shine. Fans of The Weeknd, Daft Punk or Galantis will adore what the act is doing here on Cruel Heart. The ethereal, echoey sound of the bridge…
Give Yourself To The Lord is a hopeful, bouncy sounding track recently released by Ron Brunk. The song itself draws inspiration from the pop-rock of the 1960s and the earliest CCM artists. The guitar solo during “Give Yourself”‘s bridge adds a bit of momentum as listeners round the corner. By including taut instrumentation as a cradle to the inspirational messages included in this song, Brunk ensures that fans will be…
Rick Trevino’s “The Ride” builds upon 1990s country performers like Garth Brook and Alan Jackson. The song is immaculately-arranged, with each piano and guitar line contributing to something that is considerably greater than the sum of its constituent parts. The paired vocals that are added into the mix during the song’s chorus add further complexity and depth to The Ride. What’s most surprising to us is that Trevino et al…
Kenilworth Katrina’s “Fashionably Late” is one of the most interesting tracks we’ve heard so far this year. First up, KK’s lyrical style boldly stands out among all of the rappers currently plying their trade. Secondly, there’s a front-and-center approach to Kenilworth Katrina’s vox that is supported by the backing beat, which stays firmly hands off excepting the chirps that peek their way through every once in a while. KK couples…
Stunna has a nice flow tro it that will have listeners’ bouncing their heads even after their first exposure to the single. THe dreamy backing instrumentation to Stunna glues together the main body of lyrics with the radio-ready chorus that comes up shortly after. Dave Luv’s latest is something that builds upon the performer’s discography nicely while having enough to it that fans will bump the song well into the…
In My Eyes, the latest single from Wolfgang Hildebrandt, is a truly timeless effort that will draw in a wide array of listeners. The song brings in hints of easy listening, country and western, and pop while Wolfgang is able to imprint the song with his own unique take on things. The guitar solo/bridge separating the two halves of In My Eyes refreshes listeners’ palettes while giving the little bit…
Uncle Ryano’s Twerkin’ With A Twang is an effort that will have lisatreners singing along after their first experience with the single. The song perfectly blends together Zach Bryan and Kid Rock into an electronic-infused, boot-stomping sort of track. The production of Twerkin’ With A Twang ensures that each guitar, drum, and vocal is able to shine alone or contribute to a greater whole. We’re excited to hear more from…