Lindsey Stirling - The Upside [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Lindsey Stirling is a star.
’The Upside’ is electric in every facet of the word and the power of the melody lifts me up with each and every listen.”
“Lindsey Stirling is a star.
’The Upside’ is electric in every facet of the word and the power of the melody lifts me up with each and every listen.”
“‘Room For You’ is a tough single to categorize. The vocals are fun and light and work their way into your ears and down into your brain making you want to move along. The melody varies and carries a hint of an Irish jig at times.
Overall, this is a song that gets you moving with a perfect performance and a well-written set of lyrics.”
“This is the soundtrack to anyone that has ever had their very own Stage 5 Clinger.
Commercial pop vibes drip from this well-written song about what happens when affection is completely one-sided. ”
“A track that sadly relates for many, but the fact is, people suck sometimes. This track calls them out with a fun, pop romp that doesn’t hold back.”
“Powerful imagery to go along with a fantastically performed song. Songwriting with passion!
This is the kind of single that makes a statement while both entertaining and confronting.
’Angry Too’ is the fighting spirit of the #MeToo movement.”
“I hear many musical influences here, Elle King, Amy Winehouse, Adele ... but TAELA stands out as a talent no matter which influence seeps in at the the moment.
’Bang’ has that commercial sound that often finds audiences across multi genres and demographics. I can see this one becoming a track played loud and proud in many, many places this summer.”
“Smooth vocals and a fun, island-esque melody kept me listening to this one. Lyrically the track made me smile and groove along. A good one to just let loose with for some summer fun.”
“The terms new and retro do not logically belong together, and yet at times that duo forms the perfect description. As is the case with Fox Wilde’s ‘Strangers On The Run.’
Conjuring thoughts of Elton John and Billy Joel, this retro sound drops a new single that speaks to a new generation through fresh lyrical content.”
“The vocal tone here is engaging right from the start and the emotion is palpable throughout.
Evie Irie delivers a performance reminiscent of Lorde that draws the listener in deep with every note.”
“Pop, reggae, hip-hop ... Tim Schou might not ‘Beat Around The Bush,’ but he did shake a lot of trees to drop this infectious plea for love.
The video highlights a man willing to do anything for the one he loves. Both video and song are smile inducing and this song is one that grows on you with each listen.”
“With a sound that at times hints at Kacey Musgraves, V Blackburn delivers an emotional song of self-doubt that speaks to us all.
A heart-wrenching single that beautifully captures the emotions of wondering what true happiness is, and if it is even attainable.
’V’ is the final track off of Blackburn’s EP Public Figure which dropped June 28th.”
“I’m not sure the exact recipe for ‘Sugar Lips,’ but this sound hints a pinch of Prince and a dash of Bruno is a good place to start the mix.
Taunting vocals and a steady groove make this simple song more fun than perhaps it should be. ”
“Mia Mormino’s latest single ‘WTF IS Going On’ was inspired by ‘Cell Block Tango’ from the musical, Chicago and it certainly carries that vibe ... but instead of relying on morbid amusement, this single stabs with the emotion of self-doubt.
In a relationship world dominated by social media and terms like ghosting, this one plays on how it feels to be the one guessing why.”
“At 16, Camellia Pink is savvy beyond her years in both songwriting, and the maturity of voice. The steady rhythm of the delivery adds to the emotion of the single and the words hit home. ”
“Soulful and smooth Halle Dot delivers vocals that sink in to the marrow. As the lyrics say, ‘Love is like a drug,’ and this song captures that calm euphoria of being in that time and place.”
“‘Feel Again’ balances a beautifully emotional performance with a heart rending piano melody to instill the emotion of a heart ache in the listener.
Songwriting done right for those who want to feel genuine sensations we have all experienced out of life. ”
“This dance-able pop number captures the euphoria of waking up beside someone new. Someone that excites yo and feels you full of hope. This song carries that hope in both the beat and the performance.”
“A tear falls down my eye as I continue to listen and type this. Relationships are hard and it takes alot to love someone. Through the good times and the bad times you may not always like your significant other but you will always love them. This is the message Caly gives in her new single, Hate U Sometimes.”
“The music video is vibrant and Felix Cartal & Lights have re-birthed pop. Her vocals are leveled to perfection giving off the energy of gogo music with a electrifying pop twist. ”
“This one snuck up on me. The early beat caught my attention but at first it all felt a little too clean and poppy and that made me automatically assume any emotion would be artificial. But something held my focus and kept me listening.
Soon enough the joy and simplicity of the message won me over. And when later I gave this single another listen, I found myself moving to the groove and singing along. I suppose you could say I did exactly as the title suggested. Give this one a listen and ‘Let’s Get Lost.’ ”