“This song reminds me of some of Elvis Presley’s music. Despite the song being about pets the artist makes it lovable and entertaining. The guitar strings hit at all the right moments and the energy is consistent. Many people name their dogs spot which would make this song a relatable to many.Even though the end is simple with the old man saying my dog spot, it was still unique.”
“Skipping experimental production, a catchy chopped & screwed hook and laid back rap... Jamesbetamax is cooking. The raps let this one down a little but this artist is onto something fresh. Far from perfect there is enough to hear (more importantly, feel) in this record to know when he really dials into the sound he wants to create he’s gonna take the world by storm. Watch this space. ”
“Somewhere between a spoken word rap and a existential meditation, Øyunn hypnotises with the experimental track Blocker. There’s not much to say without ruining it... so just find a moment to be still and let this record take you on a journey. This record is audio poetry. ”
“Ashes is a glorious masterclass in restraint. Tim could have gone all out with vocal acrobatics but thats not what song is about. Ashes is a tender lullaby of reflection and self-honesty. We love the high and are terrified of the come down and Tim paints that fall with strokes of melancholy and quiet resolution.”
“A folksy track with Pop sensibilities. A bit like Mumford meets Springsteen with a light airy tone and build that makes it easy to emotional connect with the track. Eddie Island lets the writing soar with a joyous tone and band vocal build that matches the musical vibes of the track. This is the kind of song that delivers the power to change your mood and lift your spirit. ”
“Light and upbeat, ‘Never Alone’ from Ian Oshér is one of those songs that grabs you in immediately and refuses to let you go. The LA artists rides a nice calm wave to deliver the track. There is a subtle energy and spark without the track resorting to gimmicks or over production. The simple, straightforward lyrics and arrangement work quite well. ”
“The piano intro is peaceful as it leads into the soulful vocals of Dominic DiTommaso. Dominic’s new single “Long Haire Hippie” is about falling in love with someone who most expensive gift is their heart. This song is pure jazz and soul together. ”
“Contact is an instrumental that is sure to rock the crowd at any festival. This is one instrumental that will soon be added to Dj mixes”
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“I really enjoyed this! Can definitely imagine this as the background music for so many things! 4/5”
If his latest EP is any indication, Los Angeles-based music producer benAM is certainly a producer that’s worth keeping an eye on. With only two tracks, the latest release from benAM, Seraph, provides a wide array of electronic sounds sure to keep EDM fan’s headphones firmly glued to their ears.
Being made up of only two tracks, Seraph has to use it’s 12 minute length effectively, which it certainly does. While 12 minutes seems like a short amount of time, benAM makes use of every second as he weaves rich tapestries of sounds. It’s as if benAM is using these tracks to tell us a story through the sounds he’s employing. Everything feels intentional, with benAM utilizing a wide array of sounds on each track he creates a unique identity for his songs. From the melodic, emotional pianos of the title track, to the frantic sci-fi-inspired synthesizers scattered throughout “Daze”, the tracks on Seraph each have their own signature feel, creating a most entertaining listen.
While a relative newcomer, benAM has proven his ability to create compelling tracks that have a distinct feel to them. This is no small feat, with the EDM scene now littered with tracks almost indistinguishable from one another. Although a relatively short listen, Seraph has more than enough meat on it’s 12-minute bone for music fans to gnaw on, as they await whatever creativity benAM unleashes next.
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“Not really my type of track but regardless the track is very well put together vocal and production wise. Gotta give props! 3.5/5”