Nadia Vaeh - 1,000 Cuts [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“An alluring vocal tone and a steady beat give ‘1,000 Cuts’ an edge that slices straight and true.
Electro Pop done right. Can’t wait to hear more from Nadia Vaeh.”
Visc - Can't Remove the Bite [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Visc has channeled a catchy beat and melody straight from 1985 with this track. The vocals will conjure thoughts of THE Cars to purveyors of the classics and lyrically this track brings a punk edge, to go with the Indie Rock sound. ”
Confetti - Ghost [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Don’t vanish before you take a listen to this track by Confetti.
No matter which side of the ghosting phenomenon you find yourself on, you will appreciate the lyrics and energetic Alternative Rock vibe to this single. Catchy in a way ghosts, nor those bad Tinder dates, ever are, this is a track you will want to listen to more than once.”
Hero The Band - Trouble In My Mind [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Hard charged guitar melodies, and pure rock vocals are the key ingredients to Hero The Band’s sound on this single.
’Trouble In My Mind’ is true to the Alternative sound and this track fits solidly in the commercial side of the genre. Well worth a listen!”
Standing Like Statues - Hollow [Music Video Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“Dealing with grief and loss in the midst of emotional anxiety, Standing Like Statues deliver a powerful Alternative Rock piece with ‘Hollow.’
The music would be impactful on its own, but in tandem with this outstanding video, the audio and visual package truly hits home.”
Majjin Boo - Mom's Marines [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Delivering unorthodox sounds via varying tempos, layers, and a mix of voices, Majjin Boo keeps each verse interesting and different.
Lyrically, this is a song that will take you multiple listens to digest the nuances, but because of the talent and skill you will not get that overexposed feeling as you do so.
Smart, intriguing, Alternative sound and I can’t wait to hear future offerings.”
Dave Santos - Buried My Love [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“A song and set of visuals that bring home the point that life is to be lived. and lived in the moment. Dwelling in the past while playing a case of the what-ifs is a recipe for sadness and this track really explores what it means to bury those ideas as well as any and every unfortunate event you encounter.
With a surprising epic Rock sound, ‘Buried My Love’ is an emotional journey through time, space, and emotions. ”
The Crooked Kings - Smoke & Mirrors [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“In a world where much music is produced and created at a computer as often as not, you sometimes crave an old school band to actually play for you. The Crooked Kings play music.
True Rock and Roll isn’t dead so don’t let your playlists get lost in the land of ‘Smoke & Mirrors” music production and instead give this old world approach a listen. ”
Jon Martin and Lovers - Young Hearts [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“It is hard to believe this is the debut single from Jon Martin and Lovers, because ‘Young Hearts’ already has that big epic band sound. I hear Wilco, and Drive By Truckers, and a dash of Old 97s to this one and I can’t wait to hear where the band goes from here with their blend of Americana/Alternative/Indie Rock sound.”
Furlong - Eloquently [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Moody and brooding with an old school rock attitude, ‘Eloquently’ is the epitome of the alternative sound.
The lead singer does a great job of being authoritative and vulnerable all at the same time with her talented delivery.”
Places Back Home - Refractions [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“With a classic alternative sound, Places Back Home delivers a winning single with their recent release, ‘Refractions.’
Abrupt guitar changes and a mellow vocals help bring out lyrics that connect the emotional dots from the very beginning.”
Wes Chiller - Burnin Up [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“A nice beach vibe party song that falls somewhere between Alternative Rock and Americana. This is the kind of sound that blurs genre lines by appealing to a wide array of music lovers looking for a fun anthem.”
The Titos - Better Day [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Soulful rock and roll with some heavy Blues nuances help this single speak straight to the emotion of hope.
’Better Day’ is the kind of song to soak up drink in hand as you ponder all that is life.”
Glostik Willy - Here We Go [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“If you have been missing the hair band sound of the 80s, you will dig what Glostik Willy is doing with this old school ballad of a rock song.
Close you eyes and you imagine Axle Rose swaying with the microphone pole, or Bon Jovi in tight leather pants if that is your thing, because this one will take you back in time..
So good to know the true elements of rock and roll are still alive and flourishing today.”
Cherokee Death Cats - Do to Me [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“These cats are slinking along that line between true punk, and rock and roll. And These cats do it very well.
Sultry vocals and intriguing lyrics, along with a European vibe, morph together into an evocative single worth your time and ears.”
Stereo Match - Paralyze The Dead [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“While solid musically, ‘Paralyze The Dead’ truly shines brightest as a music video. The imagery and the emotions of the lyrics are brought out in spectacular version by the story.
Being true to yourself is perhaps the biggest key to personal happiness, and something we all need reminded of from time to time. Stereo Match does this is in an entertaining and provocative manner that left a smile on my face.”
The Criticals - Good Lookin [Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“Rock and Roll the way it should be! With defiant cockiness that jumps up and downa nd demands to be heard.
With obvious influence from multiple greats such as Jack White, The Ramones, The Beetles, etc. this one feels like the next iteration of an evolution. Musical Darwinism!”
Skunk Funk - Cirque Du Skank [Music Video review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“This is my kind of circus!
A little weird ... a lot talented.
Part funk, part rock, this is a sideshow worth seeing and hearing.”
Brothers Page - Back To You [review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Intricate harmonies combined with a perfect pace and tempo make this a fun song fall into the groove.
Folk Rock EDM is not a thing as of yet, but Brothers Page has a hand in all three genres here. Motivational without being cheesy ‘Back To You’ is a song that gets you moving while putting a smile in your face.”
Bad Flamingo - Fire [Music Video Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Fire” lights a match with its catchy chorus and smooth guitar strings, I can see why it makes great show placement. ”