“ You ever felt like escaping? Tayo Sound’s new single ‘Runaway’ is about escaping and also going all over the world for someone or something. I like the cartoon illustration and the emotional discovery it gives in regards to love and connections. ”
“We all are tired of lies but love makes it hard to control. Eunice and Tommy deliver a seductive song about making choices.The song displays everything that people experience when it comes to the truth and the lie. The ending is delivered from a poetic stance but you feel the emotional connection overall. ”
“The Satellite Station latest single is about reassurance and forever dreaming. ‘Shelter’ is a descriptive acoustic single about the journey of love. As he tells the story he is detailed in his lyrics and the dynamics walks you through his emotions.”
“Inspired by the great literary love stories, Emlyn has given us a passionate love song of sorts, despite the fact she admits to never having been in love herself.
’A Thousand Parties’ is a big bold Pop track that would be right at time on a Demi Lovato album. The boisterous vocals drive it all home giving this track a huge presence.”
“There is an optimistic energy and spirit about this track from Kama Tala that lifts the song and makes it impossible not to fall in and sing along. A bit of island flair and a dash of Paul Simon brings it all alive. Like a slightly more commercial sounding Jack Johnson.”
“ Take a look in the mirror and embrace who you are. On The Outside’s new single ‘How Beautiful’ is kicking out apologies and encouraging everyone to love who they are. The songs promotes body positivity and explains to everyone even if there is one thing you don’t like that is one thing that makes you perfect to someone else.”
“They have been coined “The Official Boy Band of TikTok”. Comprised of five immensely talented members Andrew Bloom, Dawson Huckabee, Devin Hayes, Jon Klaasen and Sam Jenkins, the Los Angeles-based group proposes a reevaluation of beauty standards ahead of a fast-approaching International Women’s Day. Aligned with their gripping new single “How Beautiful”, On the Outside challenges society’s comparison culture’ in order to uplift those who feel weighed down by an unrealistic beauty bar. Partnered with the JED Foundation, the band leads a conversation in acknowledgement of a social landscape overrun with anxiety, depression, suicide and poor self esteem. Very much in sync with their army of dedicated fans affectionately known as “Outsiders”, the band encourages everyone to embrace what makes them unique by finding the beauty within. ”
“Sometimes you have to lay all your cards out on the table. You may find love or you may end up lonely. Ivory Layne’s new single is delivered visually as a scrapbook but reveals a story of emotional attachment. ”
“Olivia Penalva is an artist on the rise, so don’t be surprised if you hear her name and her latest single ‘Love Me’ a lot of the coming months. A feel good track with a nice energy, this could be one of those tracks that dominates airwaves and earbuds this coming summer,a s it delivers that kind of Pop magic vibe.”
“This past year has left us all feeling like we are stuck in a badly written thriller. Ravaged by both boredom, and a pandemic, we are stuck in the duality of feuding emotions and this track with its sort of rowdy yet lazy vibes captures those contradictions with a simmering brand of energy that gathered me in and left me wanting to shout at the moon.”
“Coming straight in with pure Pop glory, AJA is qucikly establishing her presence. At only 16, she has the talent and emotive vocal style that is perfect for delivery fun, yet meaningful songs. Rejecting an unwanted call by hitting that ‘Red Button’ can be cathartic in its own right as it returns the power to those who have been done wrong. ”
“Once again, Charmaine’s ain’t messing around. ‘WOO!’ follows Charmaine’s debut single ‘BOLD’ that established the Zimbabwe born artist as one of the top female rappers coming out of Toronto. The single has accumulated over 2 million streams on all platforms and ‘Woo!’ once again captures that confident spirit with an energetic bravado that hooks the listener early on.”
“Casey Baer brings vocal power to this track about the pursuit of the dream. California and the ‘Hollywood Hills’ have long called dreamers of all types, but the struggle to stand out and achieve those goals is fraught with pitfalls and dangers and it gets damn tough to make it unscathed. This ballad details that struggle quite well, and you can feel the hope and anguish within the words.”
“Delivering a classic sound with enough modern flair to keep from feeling too retro, the latest single from Running Lights, ‘Not The One’ is an anthem to past loves and the realization some relationships are never meant to last. The overall vibe is positive even as the lyrics reflect on a broken past.”
“Principles..Hopes..Diligence.
Jon Hope is back with friends. He delivers ‘Where we Come From with Jim Jones and THS with Israel Wusu’. The poetic split is an introduction to survival with reflection on that Hope Shxt. People must understand that no matter how hard your life is or how deep of the hustle you are in there is still hope.”
“You ever wanted to talk but felt like it was pointless? ETHOS XCIX new single ‘Leave Me’ is a direct intro to a pointless feeling. The song starts with realizing you are fxcked up and can’t be saved. He recaps on things he has heard before but at the end of it all he is twisted. I also like the solo EDM instrumentals throughout the song. ”
“It’s the vocals for me. The Shadowboxers allows us to not only listen to them but levitate and feel the song. ‘Forever’ is delivered at a smooth tempo that speaks on love and mental connection.”
“If you ever needed to feel empowered when all hope is gone ‘Last Stand’ is the song for you. Our ancestors are always with us and have made a-lot of sacrifices for us. This song is poetic revolution of what a-lot of people believe in. The ballad allows you to imagine yourself walking but realizing you are not online in this battle.”
“Simple honesty in the trademark of this track by STF. Genuine emotions are to be found not only in the actual songwriting, but the tender delivery as well. Reminded me a bit of Phillip Phillips. Add this one to your reflective playlists for those times you want to take a calm memory trip into your past.”
“Ella Collier releases ‘Crush’ just in time for Valentine’s Day, and no doubt this one will be shared by hopeful couples this weekend and beyond.
Light and airy in the best possible way, this Electro Pop track captures the euphoria and hope of falling for someone. This is the kind of single that will have you singing along before you know it.”
“Purely intoxicating! Maude Latour offers up her latest single, ‘Walk Backwards’ which is rich and bubbly and and altogether inebriating in the very best ways. Poppy, but without a hint of bubblegum, the track deals with the blurred lines of love, friendship, and romanticism in bold and direct ways.
The song has a voyeuristic feel with a nice groove that makes it impossible not to stay thirsty on.”