Haunting the backdrop, the soft space behind the bassline, the lingering hum of the harmony, and almost everywhere in between, Ren.y.c is everywhere we listen in the new single “Wicky,” and yet the premise of this audial experience doesn’t necessarily suggest self-indulgence. Indeed, there’s an introspective quality to how some of this lyrical imagery could
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Getting the “total package” with a musical release is rarer than you’d think. Total package, in this case, means a great song setting impressive benchmarks for its aural, vocal, and lyrical content as well as presenting an outstanding music video that reinforces those elements. Alice the G00n’s “CYA” clears those goalposts with room to spare.
A fleeting melodicism catches the rhythm behind NIK:11 as she wanders through a potent arrangement of beats in the first few seconds of her new single “Pillow Talk.” The lush backdrop is filtered through a firm smokescreen that makes all of the colors bleed into each other in a melting pot that is exceptionally easy
In his new single “Life is Hard, Whiskey is Easy,” country singer/songwriter Chris Chitsey offers us a crushing new work that speaks to the heart in a manner that will leave you reaching for a glass in the best way possible. Truth be told, Chitsey is cutting something that goes well beyond what the status
Anjali Ray’s EP collection Dark Side is a deeply personal yet emotionally resonant work for its target audience. The Indian-origin singer/songwriter has built her reputation on equal parts intimacy and songwriting acumen that hasn’t let us down yet and this new offering contends for the honor of being her most mature and fully-realized work yet. It
Hearing Ally Bakst’s new song “Everest” is a reminder for me that, despite whatever naysayers may contend, transformative talents continue emerging from the woodwork of popular music. A 2022 USC graduate from the college’s Thornton School of Music, Bakst doesn’t limit herself. She’s more than a singer. Bakst has considerable acting chops as well, especially
“Alone on Christmas Day” is the new single from New York City’s increasingly popular High Plains Drifters, still a relative newcomer to the music world, but nonetheless a must-hear indie act with the potential to crossover into the mainstream. They’ve hit a memorable high point with this new single without relying on trite and overplayed
Irene Michaels has just released a cover to the timeless and beautiful song “What The World Needs Now Is Love”, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David and made famous by the phenomenal singer and songwriter Jackie DeShannon. Although this song has been covered an insurmountable amount of times, it still possesses the same sentiment.
First Full Length Album Set To Be Released on September 1st Seattle Alt.Pop band PRETTY AWKWARD sings about Friends With Benefits in their new single “Woozy”, available now — listen HERE. The groovy, funky track tells a story of the irresistible pull of reconnecting with an ex to fulfill a mutual need when under the influence – even though
ZZ Ward’s third album Dirty Shine promises to be a doozy based on a single such as “On One”. The raging whirlwinds and unchecked energy of this song harnesses Ward’s passion and skill in breathtaking fashion and propels listeners into a musical hurricane that carries them away. The Pennsylvania-born Oregon transplant first broke through in the early
While it has a lot to keep up with in the velvety-voiced lead singer Taylor Jules, the piano parts in the new single “Adickted” is arguably just as powerful a tool of expression for the up-and-coming pop phenom at the helm of this track. Jules has developed a simple discography somewhat defined by her swagger
Equal parts careful melodicism and brash intensity akin to something much more menacing than the status quo would normally allow for, the lead vocal that attacks us at full strength in Cedars’ “Empire” definitely makes the track feel pretty rock solid, and it’s not the only element doing so. What makes “Empire” sound so rebellious
A piercing melodic intro is all Noshows needs to bring us into the grip of their new single “Slow Up,” accompanied by a cautious whisper that only hints at the delicate decadence we’re soon to indulge in beside the band. The first thing I noticed about this song was its aggressive pacing and seemingly hesitant
Tour Dates Announced To Support The Release Rising Country Artist Hannah Ellis is pouring out fun with her new Curb Records single “Wine Country”, available now — listen HERE. Joyfully bringing boujee to the backroads, Ellis is making an impact with the song as it was most added at Radio and is quickly becoming the Country song of the summer. Fans have
Nashville’s most transcendent players have never been the type to care about the status quo. From Hank Williams to Garth Brooks and beyond, there aren’t many singers, songwriters, or country producers who haven’t been best described as rebels in their own time, and to some extent, the same goes for young Kaitlyn Kohler, whose latest
John Dorsch’s trek through the wilds of popular music in the second half of the 20th century and beyond embodies what it means to be a musical artist. He hasn’t enjoyed the material success of many contemporaries, he hasn’t made the cover of Rolling Stone magazine or other publications of their ilk, but he continues writing,
Anthony Sobak’s band bears his last name and there’s no question when listening to his new release A Little More Time that Sobak stamps every shred of his personality on the songs. The album’s ten songs largely swear allegiance to a hard rock sound, but Sobak and his collaborators vary the approach enough that no one can
Illustrious drummer/DJ DRMAGDN has recently unveiled his new remix of The Beatles iconic classic “Something” which immediately went viral, and has broken over 1.7 million plays/views internationally. BMG gave DRMAGDN the rights to George Harrison’s song and DRMAGDN preceded along with the vocals of Michelle Ray (The Voice, Season 4) to storm the ramparts of
Band Announces New Tour Dates with Rehab and Scotty Austin Columbia, MO based Heavy Rockers Dark Below have delivered their powerful new single “Make Believe”. What began as a humble trio making music for their friends in the Midwest has grown into a promising force on the national scene. LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/darkbelow The song features a massive, wall of
Step into room, and you will see Henri Cainglet’s work. The Filipino native has an undeniable, visual aesthetic that inspires both delightful bewilderment, and a sense of all-encompassing, wild-eyed immersion. There’s something refreshingly modern about his style, whilst simultaneously displaying a kind of timelessness. Mr. Cainglet’s mixture of his cultural roots with elements of key
Ethereal vocal harmonies dance in exquisite synchronicity before devolving into a chaotic cyclone of romanticism in Conor Maynard’s “Storage,” but where some would deem his mashup of lyrical grit and minimalist melodies as too experimental for mainstream consumption, others haven’t been able to get enough of the moxie contained in tracks like this one and
Rob Alexander’s musical career is proof positive that, when properly motivated, anyone can juggle the demands of multiple career paths. A South Florida-based physician anesthesiologist by day, Alexander began exploring his musical talents six years ago and has released four albums in that time span. His latest studio recording, set it hit this month, entitled Young
King Falcon returns to the spotlight with a new video in “Ready Set Go” that is as raw as it comes in the modern alternative rock era, but fear not – this crew isn’t turning their back on the future in the name of sticking with the status quo. There aren’t any barriers presented to
Alt.Pop artist Little Hurt (Colin Dieden, former lead singer of The Mowglis) has released his new album Lovely Hours, out now on Century Family. Today, he is sharing the high energy, bursting with color video for “I Can Do Better Than You”. The zesty & spirited clip features Dieden and his band cutting loose, jumping around, having fun, and letting themselves be
Everett De Morier is a man you’ll soon realize it’s a privilege to meet. Everett De Morier, The Six Percent, and Being Part of a Select Few Everett De Morier is a man you’ll soon realize it’s a privilege to meet. Sure, he’s the bonafide author of four books, eight produced stage plays, an expose
Project Grand Slam has been steadily building up quite the reputation in the American jazz underground over the years, and if you give their latest LP It’s Alive! a listen over the spring season, I think you’re going to understand why. In thirteen of their best songs, PGS explores the depth of their artistry whilst staying away
Following 3 sold out shows in Los Angeles, rising alternative duo Migrant Motel return with their newest single, “Party”. The mid-tempo track is a new take on a party anthem: It laments a recent breakup and not wanting to go to a party to see a lost love with someone new. Its heartbreak-and-chill with a beat. The band’s Chava Ilizaliturri says “The
Mega-Influencer Simonetta Lein will be receiving the Golden Wings Award for the TV Personality Of The Year and a World Success Fame Nomination from Golden Wings Luxury Magazine on May 16th, 2023 at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. The Armani Hotel is in the most iconic tower in the world known as Burj Khalifa, and
In their latest release, titled Anything Could Happen, alternative pop-rockers Go Time! continue developing the sound that has brought them a lot of attention in the underground over the years while expanding on their creative approach. Go Time! don’t come into songs like “The Hard Way Out,” “Under the Radar,” or the title cut sounding like
Listening to 103.5 KTU I came to realize what a great era the freestyle dance music was….then “BAM” Freestyle artist Stevie B released a positively banging new single, featuring none other than Pitbull, and remixed by DJ Sama, called “Take It All Back.” This song couldn’t have come at a better time for the music
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