“A beautiful performance built around a liar.
Deceit is a lethal act to the emotions and this track is razor sharp in slicing through the aftermath while bringing a Florence & The Machine kind of vibe.”
“Packing complex emotions and themes into her writing, Evie Irie’s songwriting is far beyond her actual age. Actually, her songwriting shines for a any age so that comment is unfair to say. Though it is a fact that she is only sixteen, so be aware of this rising star, because the vocals are just as intriguing as the writing.
The video is well down as well and helps bring ‘The Optimist’ to life.”
“Bringing a perspective not often heard from in popular music, Betsie Gold deliver a heartfelt ballad detailing her pain and angst of being trapping among a party crowd of friends. The lyrics and performance permeates with honest emotion.”
“In your face confidence — delivered in pop diva fashion from Emma Kern!
Expect to hear groups of girls and women belting this one out in unison. Think of it like Pumpkin Spice for your ears.”
“Devon Braxton has answer the question every shy or introverted person gets sick of answering ... ‘Why You So Quiet?’
And Braxton has done it in glorious pop magic. Spot on vocals and an undeniable rhythm bring life to this track that will be stuck in your head for days! ”
“A fun pop track calling out those exes who think they can come rattling their bones back around.
’Skeletons’ truly catches fire about :45 in and never backs off bringing the heat from that point.”
“Chaz Mazzota delivers the smooth pop single, ‘Better,’ which is a track that hits all the right notes for commercial success. His vocal talent certainly takes what feels like an okay song lyrically, and makes it better.”
“Inbar Starr has a unique vocal tone that grabs you from the very start, but this track offers so much more. Solid songwriting and an easy infectious groove makes ‘Used To Know You Better’ one of those songs that instantly feels familiar. One of those songs you can’t help but sing to yourself long after the last note has faded.
The catchy chorus and a memorable melody stick with you in all the best ways. The video is a perfect compliment.”
“What happens when that one night stand lingers in your mind far beyond the following morning?
Caro delivers a song behind those very emotions and she does so with a pop glory that brings both commercial appeal and genuine feelings that strike a chord for the fragility of human emotions.”
“Given the genre of ‘Bye Bye,’ and the fact Sophie Gray is a burgeoning 15 yo pop starlet, there will no doubt be comparisons to Taylor Swift. However, that line is a tough one for me to draw.
Gray brings a heaver, songwriter vibe to this commercial mix and that somehow layers in an additional bit of emotion that transcends beyond youthful energy, to wise, world observer.”
“With a voice that instantly captivates, Reece hooks the listener before the lyrical content has a chance to settle. But ‘Last Time’ is far more than a performance piece showcasing vocal talent.
The single has depth, and meaning. In this case, those emotions just happen to be brought forth in delicate fashion, by a brilliant performance.”
“Caroline Kole has an unreal talent, so it is hard to imagine her ‘Freaking Out!’ but then again we’ve all been there.
Delivering a near perfect pop performance, Kole unleashes a single that is highly relatable in lyrical content, and entertaining in style.”
“Intricate and emotional writing are the hallmark of this song, but that is not to downplay the performance ... which is perfect in the delivery of such a single.
Trinity Rose might be “Coughing Up Flowers’ in the name of love, but her immersive singer/songwriter style has certainly created a delectable bouquet this time around.”
“Sometimes you need a track that brings pure energy and attitude. ‘Long Time Coming’ is such a single, and the Outsyders bring it with passion on this the first single off of their upcoming debut album. I Look forward to hearing more. ”
“Yo gamers! Take this cautionary about a lover fed up with ‘Video Games’ stealing attention away, and decide ... which buttons you’d rather be pushing.
Delivered in sultry pop glory, Zoelly’s latest single will find an audience among those who have lost their relationship to a digital fixation. ”
“Todd Carey can croon with the best of them, and with pop infused runs intermixed, ‘Wanna Love’ is a smooth commercial hit in the making.”
“This is the kind of musical anthem that has something to say to all of us. Despite our dreams,. hopes and intentions, none of us can guess for certain where we are headed, so we might as well “Let The Music Play’ and let life unfold.”
“Delivered with an intricate vocal performance that varied throughout, ‘Picture’ captivated me from the first verse to the end. The emotion is real, brought forward by a performance that is engaging and genuine.”
“ Like this song. The vocalists vocals cut through the track and flow.”
“ Like how the artist gets straight to the lyrics as soon as the song comes on. He has a Sam Smith type vibe but more upbeat.”