“Look out Pop World, Harper Starling is storming onto the scene with talented pipes and attitude aplenty.
’Cannot Tell A Lie’ is the kind of track that rallies the women fed up with men’s shit, and that makes it a power anthem of sorts, but as a man myself I too can appreciate the talent and energy behind both the performance and the writing.
A fun track that has a life all its own!”
“Jaci Butler comes straight at you with a flow that is more Punk Pop than Hip-Hop. The track grabs and holds you through the entre progression.
Get ready to party with this single that takes you ‘Straight to the Bank.’ I was reminded of Gwen Stefani for sure, but Butler brings enough verve and energy of her own to make this track stand out as more than a single inspired by the works of others. This is a fun party vibe and one that works quite well.”
“This track won me over with clever writing and the power of an apt metaphor. Of course the vocal talent also shines, emoting the feelings behind those well-written lyrics.
Musically this one could have delivered more punch or a unique spin, but the other elements are so strong I stayed intrigued and on the hook for the duration. The video adds a bit of humor and fun. ”
“There is an old school feel on the fringe of MJ Wood’s latest single ‘You Are,’ and yet the song feels decidedly contemporary. I hear influences from the past from talented artists such as Phil Collins, but the track still is fresh and original as well, and that is a testament to the artistry and passion behind the song.
Written as a love song to his wife, the lyrics are heartfelt and genuine and that shines in every moment.”
“Hard to say what I enjoyed more ... the emotive talented vocal performance, or the strong writing that constantly surprised me by spinning the direction I thought the next line was headed.
Kat Penkin offers up this smooth Electro Pop groove that gathers you in you with its rhythm as well as its message. A fun listen more than worthy of inclusion on your playlists.”
“Fast-rising Amsterdam-based producer/songwriter, problem solved, and US vocalist, Reo Cragun, have dropped their incredible new collaboration, ‘Go Right Now.’ The track delivers a nice energy, as well as strong writing and a production to bring everything to life.
The varied sounds and styles blend well here, and while they do make this one tough to categorize genre wise, they also make it engaging and unique in that this track doesn’t sound exactly like half the other songs already out there.”
“Austrian duo, dreaming of Cali, might be wishing they were on a beach here in California, but they are certainly not wasting their lamentations. Their latest track, ‘fed up,’ offers a nice mix of wistful wanting and emotional resonance and the production helps to bring out both with a genre bending sound that falls between commercial pop, and a low key EDM style arrangement that holds you with its tempting build.”
“Shelby Carter delivers the West Coast vibes on this Electro Pop track with a performance that is sensual and alluring. Carter’s talent invites the listener in and makes it oh so difficult to look away. The vibe is sexy and dangerous and that combination along with the talent makes this anything but the ‘Worst Way,’ to spend your time. Carter has verve and attitude and the it factor so keep an ear on this rising artist.”
“I was leaning in on this one from the start as Jenny March delivers an emotive energy that speaks to her own passions. The build is varied and hooks you in bringing an EDM almost Disco vibe at times. Other sections of the track come with more of a Pink vibe giving it a Pop quality.
’SCREAM’ is a track we can all relate to not only because of the last year and a half, but simply as a result of life’s demands.”
“LA based Elodie Rêverie is not a stranger to this blog and now she’s back with a remix of her single ‘Red Carpet.’ Rêverie’s trademark vocal sound is as always intoxicating in a sensual and alluring kind of way. The overall arrangement feels enchanted and exotic in a modern way while paying homage to bands like Roxette and Ace of Base that also brought an alluring sexiness to everything they did. ”
“This track has a light, almost bubblegum feel and I wanted to dismiss it early on for that reason, but the vocal talent shines and that held my attention until I realized that the writing is actually wryly sharp and pointed.
That combination makes this song infectious in all the best ways, and I stayed leaning in to hear what she would say next all the way through. I can see why all of Gwyn Love’s exes would keep hitting her up, because she has that extra it factor that is hard to let go of.”
“Subtle, understated brilliance! That is how I’d categorize this track from Zola Simone.
The arrangement and build isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel but simply relies on an engaging performance of intelligent and well-articulated writing. Both sets of vocals, Simone’s and STLE GLD’s, make their points in entertaining fashion. The writing lands with precision and the track has a nice build and groove musically giving it a very polished feel that hit me right in the gut.”
“Andi infuses passion and attitude in every line of her performance of ‘Money.’ The keys add a brooding beat to this sultry track about the lure and dark side of money. The track has a clear message, but makes said point with a dark, siren-like tone and Electro Pop vibes so that the message does not feel like a warning or lecture as much as simply a statement of observance that the listener can take or leave as they see fit. ”
“The clever word play and use of overlapping lyrics really hooked me in early. Both voices do a great job of selling the sultry emotion and lyrical build keeping the listener leaning in from start to finish. The overall tempo makes you want to move in a nice sultry groove.
This a nice addition to that playlist you use when the lights go off and the action heats up.”
“SANNIA describes her single ‘Sad Rich Girls’ as ‘ ... pure catfight energy.’ Using the Paris Hilton era of reality TV as inspiration, SANNIA calls out the superficial bullshit and manufactured drama others use to elevate themselves while stepping on the back and throats of those around them.
This track might feel like a niche type of message, but in reality everyone has been both guilty and a victim of the kind of behavior called out in this song.”
“Caroline Romano drops ‘Oddities and Prodigies’ on us, and the track is bound to remind some of Pink as it delivers the same brand of energetic talent that hooks and pulls you along. The vocal talent makes the track, but the writing is strong and the hook keeps the listener engaged. If I had any negative critique at all it, is that the track is short at two minutes and I was left wanting more. ”
“We have all found ourselves immersed in such a spectacular night that we hope ‘It Never Ends.’ Marian Hill gives us a track to capture that vibe and mindset. The vocal groove is soft and alluring and the build holds you tight. The video adds imagery making us questioning why those magical moments can’t last forever. ”
“The journey to self-discovery is an important trek we all embark on at some point. Many of us spend out entire lives in that pursuit, and while this track highlights Dawson Fuss’s own search, it has a universal quality that speaks to all of us.
The vocals are engaging and emotive, and that holds the listener and keeps them leaning in and feeling every last word of this Electro Pop track. I was hooked one simple, yet complex word — ‘Free.’”
“Cami Petyn has a sound and attitude that feels like Gwen Stefani meshed with Miley Cyrus. Petyn is fed up with entitled men and their self-inflated egos and ideas they can take what they want. ‘Psycho Bitch’ offers up in your face lyrics and attitude that lets you knew she is in charge and the world better step back and recognize that fact. Yes a world full of arrogant men who have convinced themselves they are far more important than they actually are. This is Pop but that doesn’t mean the lyrics do not have something vital to say.”
“I am a sucker for a good story song and a murder ballad certainly fits the bill. okay so Mia Mormino’s track isn’t exactly a ballad with its jazz infused energy and retro scat vibes, but it the story of a pissed off and fed up Burlesque dancer ready to exact her revenge on the men who expect more from her than she is willing to give.
Mormino’s talent brings it all to life and the writing is dead on. Pun intended. My only wish is there was a bad ass video to give some imagery to this track. ”