“This is a track that was a slow emotional build for me. The accompanying video is outstanding and helps connect the lyrics to an imagery and vision.
The sound is modern and commercial but not pop exactly, this makes the track hard to categorize, but no matter how you describe the music, the adjectives intelligent and emotional should be used.”
“Bold vocals, that remind of Winehouse, and a melody that is both modern and darkly retro, drive this track. Lyrically the single might not offer as much as some other songs, but the magic of the performance is that it doesn’t need to be, in order to evoke a strong emotional reaction. ”
“This track felt dangerous from the first beat, and Ariane’s vocals only add to that foreboding, yet alluring sense. The video tells the story quite well as the song unfolds. Lyrically I did get caught up in the repeated phrase ‘polyester blend,’ but beyond that the lyrics and story here is so palpable I was totally immersed.”
“Soft and sexy, Austrian beauty ZOË captivates with an alluring vocal style. The track has a retro European vibe and the video is reminiscent of a perfume ad. Lyricailly the track could have done more, but still I could not look away or stop listening to her voice.”
“Pinpointing exactly what I love about this track is tough. There is an undeniable energy to the performance, and the video is wryly funny.The overall sound here us Euro Punk in nature and the overall project of song/video carries the same European flavor throughout. Well worth a watch and a listen.”
“The vocals are smooth and tender and that brings a vulnerability that really works well here.
The production is catchy with enough Electro elements to keep this one from falling into a saccharine pop vibe. The chorus hook is fantastic and unexpected.”
“I have a soft spot in my writer’s soul for character songs, and that is exactly what this single is at its heart. John Steven’s paints a vivid picture that stirs emotional attachment with a lively track about a woman chasing her Hollywood dreams. ”
“Netflix and Chill gets all the glory, but who hasn’t found themselves in Netflix and Still ... As in in ‘Are You Still Watching?’
Binge watching is one thing, but sometimes that act of solitary streaming is one of loneliness and it is in those times that the innocent question feels like a judgement.
DAVVN has taken the emotions of those times, and given us an pop-minded anthem for how it feels when streaming entertainment is your only companion.”
“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.”
“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.”