“... I will break your heart before you break mine.
Such a tough mantra to hide behind, and yet many of us have found ourselves in just such a state.
’Take Away’ uses these emotions and delivers them with fluid pop vocals and a melody that adds to the pain and vulnerability.”
“Pure pop magic!
A great blend of voices highlights a steady melodic beat, and lyrically ‘All Good’ resonates well as it conveys the emotions of a relationship strained by distance.”
“Feeling like a throwback to the 80s. ‘Thick’ is a blend of Bruno Mars funk with lyrics that could have been written by like Sir Mix-a-Lot.
This is a fun party song that got under my skin in all the right ways.”
“Caroline Kole’s talented voice brings out the emotions of a complicated relationship.
Sometimes there is a connection to another that we can’t really explain. One thin thread of attachment amid a bunch of confusion as you struggle to decide if this person is the one for you. ‘Missing Each Other’ captures these sentiments with stupendous, pop glory.”
“Heartfelt vocals deliver this melancholy pop song about wanting to feel okay, while feeling stuck and out of place.
Acoustic guitar melodies add to the lonely vibe of this stripped down set of lyrics. Heavy on emotion, this is the kind of track that you play when you don’t want to think too much, or have your mind changed, but rather are looking for the perfect tune to match your brooding mood. ”
“Pure mood and emotion, ‘Twisted Paradise’ is the kind of song that reveals much in the melody alone. Layer in a beautiful set of vocals, and lyrics drenched with revelations about the fragility of dreams and hopes and this song has true resonance for us all.”
“Call it Reggae Pop and crown Reece Lemonius the king!
’I’m Done’ rides a island groove and smooth vocals to the end of a love triangle.”
“An energetic summer pop ode to falling in love. A beat that will keep you moving while you soak in engaging lyrics and a solid vocal performance.”
“Dripping with a pure California vibe, ‘Slow Fallin’ is both a retro groove, and a modern take on the sand and palm trees that serve as imagery for the laid back spirit of the West Coast.”
“The imagery of the video and the lyrics of this song combine to perfectly instill the emotion of this single. Theatrical and beautiful, the vocals are ideal for this type of song which feels could be the soundtrack for a crumbling love, or a divide in any type of relationship. Be it one between people, or nations. ”
“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.”