The announcement of the 2025 reissue of Ultravox’s seminal compilation, The Collection, has generated considerable buzz, and the final product—specifically the expansive 2 LP vinyl record release—delivers a presentation worthy of the band’s legacy. I know I was excited as all get out, as it seems as if 1980s music has been largely passed over for 2000s re-issues by the various labels this year. This album, which originally chronicled the…
On The Fiddle Player Stays, Rebekah Snyder is able to infuse a traditional sound into modern country music. With rich vocals and robust instrumentation, The Fiddle Player Stays is one of those songs that will get listeners out on the dance floor. The range that Rebekah achieves here is a testament to her as a performer; one can easily discern influences as storied as Reba and Martina McBride. The fiddle…
Cycamore’s Heart Of America is a tremendously effecting single that showcases soulful vocals and contemplative instrumentation. The song blends together early-2000s country music with southern rock in a flawless fashion. As the song progresses to its end, the gradual increase in tempo will bring fans together. Slowing things down for the final 30 seconds, Cycamore complete their musical epic in as fulfilling of a way as they began it. Cycamore…
The escalating, formidable musical talent Ken Carson persists in releasing fresh compositions with his newest offering, “catastrophe,” obtainable presently. Following his recent declaration about his intention to maintain a consistent output of new music, “catastrophe” arrives as the potent successor to “yes.” Produced by F1lthy, the selection is distributed as Ken Carson tours across the country on the Antagonist 2.0 Tour, succeeding notable occurrences such as his ComplexCon presentation and…
London-based singer/songwriter Sienna Spiro is making a monumental impact across music and media, marked by a stunning live performance, a major holiday campaign, and soaring streaming numbers. “Die On This Hill” Drives Momentum Sienna recently shared a spellbinding live performance of her heart-shattering single, “Die On This Hill.” The black-and-white video was recorded at Brooklyn’s historic Warsaw club during her run opening for Sam Smith’s “To Be Free: New York…
Butterfly is a powerful track, showcasing tremendous vocal range from 美麗BI-RAY’s constituent members. The strings that play at the back of the track act as the glue holding together each of these lyrical contributions. The video for the single packs tremendous Hollywood power to match with the big personalities of 美麗 BI-RAY. What’s most interesting to us has to be the shifts and changes that the act includes here; there…
Cam Royale’s Can’t Lie is a slow and deliberate track that builds upon the rich musical tradition of late 1990s / early 2000s R&B performers. Listeners will become enamoured with his rich vocals. The backing instrumentation on Can’t Lie does some heavy lifting as well. Intricate in its execution while still digestible by a wide array of fans, the keys and drum sequences build out the track and keep it…
Nuke The Soup has released their new track, My Angel Does. This acoustic-heavy track has the band bare their hearts for fans. Truly timeless in its execution, this work feels like an early 1990s power ballad. The slide guitar work, the splashy drums, and the rich vocals are combine to make for something special. This is one of those works that will have listeners waving along. Nuke The Soup is…
On Stars N Stripes, Ryan Collins is able to craft some blazing-fast bars in a fashion that fans of Eminem and Tom MacDonald. The song possesses enough in the way of hook that we could easily imagine it garnering pop radio rotation. The harder edge of Collins’ flow separates him from the pack. The production of Stars N Stripes is immaculate, allowing the song to start and stop on a…
On Machines, The Capsules are able to call back to the alt-rock of the late 1990s. The bright vocals stretch out over the guitar fuzz and ropey bass lines in a way that will appease the widest swath of listeners. The dark emotionality of the single’s instrumentation adds further complexity, while fans will firmly be on the edges of their seats until the act closes up shop. We’re excited to…
Craig Parker Adams’s “She’s Alright” immediately starts with an intense guitar line and a momentum that is hard to deny. Therew are nods here to performers like The Minutemen, Neil Diamond, and Tom Petty. The song echoes out throughout the eras, with the wall of sound and guitar fuzz speaking well to fans of all ages. The passion and charisma exhibited here by Adams is the cherry on top of…
It’s Ok is a track that showcvases the struggles that people have during their lives, with an eye towards the future. The song is steeped in the pop and pop-rock styles of performers like Alannah Myles and Stevie Nicks. The guitar / bass dynamic that plays in the back of the single pushes the song to a higher plateau. The act is able to gradually increase the momentum to a…
Kendra Erika’s “I’m Nice Till I’m Not” has a nice throwback vibe to performers like Kylie Minogue and Amber. The bit of jazzy horns that play at the top of the instrumentation really give me electro-swing vibes. The bit of a clap track present during Kendra’s latest add a bit more fullness and complexity to the composition. The level of dynamism achieved here ensures that listeners will stick around until the…
Who You Are is a laid-back effort that has a video providing a visual for what daFinchi does with his inimitable flow. The instrumentation here is airy and envelopes these vox is a close and cozy way. This is a song that slots in nicely no matter where one includes it, be it in a DJ’s set or a chill playlist. daFinchi has shown significant progession in his approach over…
On “She Wanna Go Viral”, Rodney Bandz calls back to 2000’s Atlanta rap with a flow that will bury itself deep into the hearts of fans. There’s a supreme confidence exerted throughout the single’s run time, while the presence of Stu Money shuffles things up nicely. The song works perfectly alongside the more pop-side of rap while having enough in the way of complex lyrical flow to appease even those…
Say It Ain’t True is an emotive, rich composition that showcases the tremendous range of Paul Eke. The vocals come forth honestly and are matched well by the sizzling horns. The deliberate tempo of Say It Ain’t True ensures that listeners are firmly on the edges of their seats. It’s rare that we receive music that is able to reach over time and genre to reach everyone. Say It Ain’t…
Neil Potter’s “Over The Hills” is a tremendously heady work that will take multiple plays to fully understand. The song is simple on the surface but each guitar note and each lyric contributes something additional. The single is so hard to categorize; Neil’s uniqueness ensure that Over The Hills is not easily categorizable. This means that there are nods to Radiohead, Nirvana, Oasis, and Sublime among the rising and falling…
Joely Engelbert’s “Until She Smiles” is a powerful track that brings forth equal amounts of tender emotions and soaring arrangements. This duality is present throughout Joely’s latest track, ensuring that the song will constantly have listeners firmly on the edges of their seats. The bit of 1980s synths that play at points during Until She Smiles imbues this single with a certain timelessness. This flawless execution ensures that I will…
On I Took It For Me, Susan Aquila creates an utterly unique pop track that builds upon punk music, 1980s pop, and glam rock in a way that will undoubtedly turn heads. Fans of performers like Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar will eagerly devour what Susan has cooked up. The bit of fuzz on top of the guitars imbues I Took It For Me with a retro aesthetic. Able to…
On The Highway, Nate Currin is able to tell an engrossing story with compassion and an honest set of vocals. The song effortlessly breezes through modern country, Melloncamp/Dylan-esque Americana and even alternative rock. It is this eclectic collection of styles that makes The Highway into something that will stick listeners long after it ceases to play. Our favorite aspect of Currin’s latest work is how much melody that Nate’s vocals…