The visuals that The High Plains Drifters include in their new video add a further layer of complexity to their Since You’ve Been Gone. The track has a futuristic veneer to it that would appease fans of retro sci-fi or of current shows (e.g. The Expanse). The actress utilized in the video is able to showcase strength with attractiveness. The juxtaposition of the vocals with the visuals will tattoo the…
PIERA’s “Unraveling” has a synth-heavy backdrop that shifts between new wave rock and mid-1990s industrial. There are nods here to performers like Shirley Manson and The Cardigans. The crunchy synth and drums that comprise the single’s instrumentation create a darker, emotive sound upon which PIERA’s vocals shine. The multiple layers of Unraveling will ask listeners to take the titular step; one should strap one a pair of headphones and keep…
Kendall Spencer’s “All In” has an epic flow. The synths that begin this single give an epic sound to the composition that would be at home with mid-oughts Jeezy. Kendall Spencer’s rapid-first flow will have listeners’ head nodding, while the hint of guitars that peek their way through give a bit of additional oomph. This is a timeless track that has enough street to make it work on rap stations…
T.A. Parker’s “Endless” has each part of the band working perfectly together. This means that the guitars, drums, and bass are able to create a wonderful track that would be at home on a modern rock station. There’s a timeless sound to this composition that would appease fans of acts like Seven Mary Three and Cracker. Perhaps the cherry on top of this sundae has to be the voice of…
Foolish Human’s “Lake Union” starts off in a timeless fashion splitting the uprights between melodic rock and 1990s alternative music. There’s so much raw passion and emotion that is presented here. The guitar / vocal dynamic that marks the single’s first minute will bring fans to the edges of their seats. Just a hint of Americana is brought in to play, before the act is able to add a synths…
EZ Longway’s “Thug In The Room” has a lot of material to consider. There is a soulful horn line that weaves its way through the track. EZ Longway’s flow both tells an interesting tale while having enough in the way of harmony to interact well with the piano and aforementioned brass, while the song itself has the ability to play well on rap and modern pop radio station. Each movement…
10-19 & The Number Men’s “July 10th” will immediately catch listeners’ attention with a bit of a narrative. The splashy drum beat that starts the act’s current single acts as the song’s instrumental backdrop. A haunting synth interacts with this drum beat to make for a mechanical meets electronic sort of vibe. The track ends up being a bit experimental, a bit dreamy, and July 10th ends up being that…
The instrumental opening to Faizan’s take on Kanye’s classic Blinding Light is engrossing. There is sole that is dripping out of each and every note here. The saxophone work included here by Husen adds further depth to the composition. There’s a driving beat that is cultivated here, one that works when compared to the island vibes built up on the song. Nary a word is needed here, but Faizan and…
The Private Language’s take on Everybody Wants to Rule the World is able to serve two distinct masters. The germ of the original Tears For Fears song is present here, but the act is able to add their own flare to the composition like no other. There’s a bit of R&B crooning present in the lyrics, while the instrumentation spins the electronic-pop of the original into a drum-heavy Phil Collins-style…
Myd’s “Let You Speak” has a funky bass line and charismatic vocals to bring fans in. The track has a timeless sound to it; there’s just as much 1980 new wave / rock here as there are hints of MGMT. The eclecticism of Let You Speak means the no two seconds of the song will hit on the same exact nerve. Myd’s ability to keep fans on the edges of…
Dovley’s “Be About It” simultaneously exists in two distinct periods of dance music. The song itself draws considerable influence from the mid-to-late 1990s electronic style while having the ability to speak to modern EDM crowds. The strong vocals that sit above the sweeping synthesizers and hard-hitting percussions further separate Be About It from the rest of dance music that is currently seeking attention. Dovley’s ability to be a pop star…
4 Life begins with a soulful introduction cut by Nani Goins that calls back to 1990s R&B (e.g. Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez). Que 9’s flow begins shortly after this. The back and forth between these two performers is a perfect approximation of a couple in love. There’s a bit of hope, a whole heaping of positivity, and an overall good message that is baked into this track. Que 9 is…
Lion Babe has a wonderful vocal delivery during her latest single, Frida Kahlo. The bit of pop/rap styling tthat adorn this single will have listeners tapping their toes as the synths and drums comprising the song’s backing beat draw influence from the 1990s. Together, these two sections make for a track in Frida Kahlo that could easily garner playlist or radio rotation. The bit of a flute that can be…
Pennan Brae’s El Camino is a bouncy rock track that is timeless in how it lays out. Dreamy vocals are matched with peppy guitars and punchy drums to make a song that will bury itself deep into the minds and hearts of listeners. Brae’s vocals are simultaneously familiar and utterly his own. It is this ability to work so well in any context that makes El Camino into a hit.…
KENBEM is a hopeful and inspiring track from Malou Beauvoir. The vocal range of Malou does more than merely provide lyrical content; it soars majestically above the synths and percussive elements of the composition. The additional vocal layers that kick in towards the chorus of KENBEM add further depth to this composition. The song has an absolutely timeless veneer to it that will ensure fans of any generation will find…
Lil Rod’s “Been Broke” discusses a situation that anyone that has had to skimp and save between paychecks will understand. There are two distinct messages that are promoted during this message – that the sheer grit and determination of individuals may be what is needed to bring one out these dire situations. The feature laid down by Squalla further hammers home how distinct the difference between richer and poorer can…
Oceanator’s “I Would Find You” is an absolutely epic track. The initial dynamic between the bass and the vocals will have fans focusing on in, while the synths add further complexity to the composition. What results during this single is a 1980s -infused soundscape with just enough new wave and synth pop to make things properly gleam. Oceanator’s got some serious musical chops as well, with the act being able…
On Stohner, MAN ON MAN make a fascinating foray into rock music. Starting things off with a heavy guitar line, the act is able to insert in a heaping helping of emotion. The band is taut as all get out – the guitar, bass, and drums all shift and move to make for a million distinct sounds on this single. The instrumental side of Stohner adds further emotion and narrative…
On Sing Til I Cry, IAN SWEET is able to craft effecting music. The narrative that is interlaced through this single is something that a large amount of listeners will be able to identify with, while the sweeping synths that come in around the 1:40 will bring in the technical-heads. What results on this track is one of the most infectious indie-pop efforts we’ve had the pleasure of hearing this…
Bachelor’s “Stay in the Car” has a bit of the 1960s and a huge heaping of 1990s alt-rock in the vein of early Weezer. The multiple layers of fuzz that surround the vocals and guitar envelop each addition like a blanket, while the assertive bass is reminiscent of the work of early White Stripes. There’s charisma here by the boatful, with the vocals acting as a solid counterpoint to the…