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…
Denise Marsa has released a new single, Don’t Count Yourself Out Yet. The track refreshes the late-disco sound to make a track that stands out boldly from the rest of the fare cluttering up EDM charts. The booming beats and guitars that comprise the song’s backing beat provide Denise’s vocals with highlighting at all the right places. The Until Dawn remix ensures that fans are smacked upside their head with…
I Got Lost is an amazing effort from LightlongLife, as it is able to showcase a unique style from the performer while building it out of the frameworks of numerous genres. This eclectic approach pays off tremendously on this single. Listeners will be able to hear emo, Deep Elm-styled rock, and Owl City-styled synths. Ths resulting track is engrossing and will stand up to repeat plays. Listeners will hear different…
One Love One World (We Are One) is the latest effort from Orlando, Florida’s Craymo. The track blends together Latin music with electronic dance styles, showcasing a catchy chorus and a positive message. Craymo’s able to create a timeless sound that will have something for virtually anyone that is listening in. Drawing things to a close before the three-minute mark, Craymo is able to emphatically end this track. The video…
Made A Way starts out with deep, intense bars in the vein of a Black Rob or Mystikal. The smoothed-out vox that follow this refresh the 1990s R&B of performers like Jodeci and Boys II Men. The song’s timeless nature will still speak to modern listeners due to the quality of each constituent part as well as the impressive production that builds up all elements of the track. Touching upon…
“Clubbing on the Moon (Staring at the Sun)” is the latest cut from Pep Rally, who imbues the single with an early-200s alt-pop sound. The clean sound crafted during this single means that listeners will be able to discern each riff and drum hit over the course of the song’s run time. The back and forth between the pair of vocals keeps things bouncing until Pep Rally closes things up.…
Naked and Alive is the latest single from Milky Chance. The song is a slinky piece of alt-pop that will have listeners singing along after the first play. There’s taut instrumentation, charismatic vocals, and a beat that punctuates the track at all the right places. Fans of Interpol and Muse will be able to find shelter here, as Milky Chance carries the standards of 2000s indie quite well here. Naked…
Roy Pitluk has released his first video, with his Dylan-esque Put A Tiger In My Tank. The track itself is not complex, allowing Roy’s vocals to weave a story as the acoustic guitar sets up a timeless backing beat upon which the lyrics can reside. Hints of Johnny Cash and Elvis can be located along with hints of Miles Davis scattered throughout. The ability of Roy to deftly move between…
On Keepin It Western, Banned & Outlawed are able to blend modern country music with a more late 1990s sound. By the time that listeners make it through the act’s latest single, they will be singing proudly along. Of particular note during Banned & Outlawed’s latest track has to be the sizzling guitar work and splashy drums that intermix to create a luxurious backing for the lead vox. This is…
Pop It is a track that is destined for tremendous summer play. Flau’jae’s rapid-fire bars will get heads bopping, while the dreamy backing beats provide a solid backdrop upon which these vox can shine. The dreamier sound of Flau’jae’s latest firmly ensconse her music alongside Kid Cudi and Chance The Rapper. There’s a good amount of crossover appeal here, as the overall performance on Pop It matches the same quality…
ViennaCC always creates music that defies genre conventions. In an era where so much of the stuff that passes through our mailbox merely re-treads familiar territory, ViennaCC’s music always reinvents the wheel. There’s always something new that is presented to listeners whenever the act creates new music. On Ended Love Affair, ViennaCC creates something that takes up hints of industrial, 1980s pop, Kraftwerk-esque electronic and the standards of esoteric figures…
On Runaway Train, the Karson City Rebels link together sizzling guitar work with confident vocals. The band is all-in with this single, crafting a rock track that stays tremendously reverent to acts like ZZ Top and the Marshall Tucker Band while creating something that today’s listeners can appreciate. The band keeps things churning nicely throughout Runaway Train’s full run time, incorporating an impressive guitar solo that would be right at…
The Suburbs’ “Buckle My Head” has a powerful late-1990s vibe that showcases the bands reverence for what has preceded them. There’s tremendous charisma that is exuded by the vox, while the guitars and drums open up to allow for a fun set of synths. The momentum of the track ensures that listeners will make their way out on the dance floor. Fans of Madness and Queens of the Stone Age…