“A glorious pop anthem for the dysfunctional relationship. Modern love can be a trap when it’s not right, and this single does a great job of showcasing those emotions in an entertaining, harmonic groove.”
“Let me start this review by saying I love the vibe, the talent, the writing ... THE EVERYTHING about this single. Dark and brooding with a twisted set of emotions ‘Manic Panic’ is a song that hits all the right tones and notes for me. Which makes the video all the more odd for me.
The imagery of the video hit me like Harry Potter gone wild. As if Voldemort had taken in young Harry and turned him over to Bellatrix Lestrange who then led him astray.
So the overall effect is ... I love the song, and am quite dazed by the video.”
“Love should win out. Sadly it doesn’t always feel that way.
This single uses a simple melody, and straightforward lyrics to deliver a hope that we can all get to a point where love is our guiding force.
All of the voices here are powerful and strong as they take us to ‘Church.’ The hip-hop flow on the back end was a great touch to this well-produced track.”
“Life is a grind that beats us all down at times. ‘I’m Still Here’ takes that fact and the emotions we face during that struggle and distills them into a beautifully delivered song that reminds us of our successes in the face of the every day strife. ”
“LA on Lock is proud to be the first outlet to feature, Emily Chambers’ latest release, ‘Girlfriend Like You.’
Emily Chambers possesses the timeless qualities of a true diva. Big bold voice that also feels conspiratory at times. Smooth and alluring and intimate ... this is the kind of song that can quickly become the mantra for friends of all types.
It is time to get on board the Chambers express because this girl ... is a fast rising star.”
“A coffee house vibe percolates through this song about losing your identity along the way, but ultimately finding happiness and security within yourself.
A blend of musical styles give this single a unique sound and feel. ”
“A bold declaration of independence delivered with pop glory, ‘PLH’ keeps it fresh with a variety of sounds and delivery styles. Along with a solid message, this is one you can hit the dance floor to and let loose to the groove.”
“Nothing can turn your stomach quite like love gone bad. With that in mind ‘Sour Milk’ is the prefect metaphor for that relationship that is all wrong.
Wanton, pained vocals deliver this pop number about spoiled affection reaching it’s expiration date.”
“With a lot of soul, and a dash of pop fusion, Mentum delivers ‘You The One,’ a single that in the old days would be dedicated on radio shows and included on homemade mix tapes for the one you love. Now I suppose it will be added to playlists and played in the shadow of night as lovers collide.
In other words, this is a smooth love song that hits the right notes musically and emotionally.”
“Like a real life Goddess plucked from the realm of mythology, Lindsey Stirling weaves magic into this piece with her bowstring. Emotional and evocative, ‘Artemis’ takes aim at your ears with the precision you’d expect from the Goddess of the Hunt.
“Stellar songwriting ,and a magnetic, tender voice are the key elements of this track.
The melody takes a backseat to performance here, but that is more an observation than a critique. I was hoping for a moment of energy to bring this one home, though even without that burst, I enjoyed this single a great deal.”
“This pop song captures the back and forth of human emotions quite well, as we try to talk ourselves into a better place.
Be it internal, or in this case, an external relationship that pulls us back down ... over and over again, most have us have to make the climb up and out of dark places more than once, before we can finally enjoy the view.”
“In an acoustic piano melody accompanied by sentimental vocals Travel With the Sun’s new single “Flaws” reveals how no one is perfect but the first step is communication.”
“Love the vocal tone and how it breaks apart with vulnerability at times. I do feel like the beat and backing got in the way of the emotion in spots, but the songwriting is intriguing and the vocal performance very engaging.”
