“This is a single with chill summer vibes.
I have no idea the chemical state of DAVIS while writing this one, but if you’ve ever had a poolside conversation with someone amid a huge cloud of green smoke, then listening to this song will feel a whole lot like that conversation.
Enjoy and remember ... everything will be ‘Alright.’”
“This one instantly made conjured thoughts of Kenny Rogers, but I hear many musical influences behind this well-written emotional ballad.
We have all played that game of what if, and this single puts us there in that place of wondering what might have been.
Genre wise this one straddles the line between old school country and contemporary folk, but a good song knows no genre. And this is a good song.”
“This is a fun song long before you figure in the touches of irony.
Billed as “Indie Pop” it carries a decidedly folk sound, but genre really is bend and manipulated throughout this single.
The choice to utilize chords and a melody far more prevalent in country music to make a statement about Bisexuality feels like a subtle social statement. People are people. Love is love and lust is lust. Dividing and lumping various elements of humanity into genres is wrong and so too is it a shame to limit the scope of well-written music.
The fact that this story, detailing our heroines infatuation with the “Blue Dress” clad women of her desire, is musically a country song ... makes me smile and appreciate the emotion and vocals all the more.”
“On the surface this is a catchy pop-tune meant to entertain, but beyond that, the lyrics speak to a true problem in this world. And this combination makes this an important song for people to hear.
Entertaining and educating without relying on dark emotion or melodrama is the perfect way to express a message and truly say ... It’s okay to not ‘Be Okay.’”
“The sultry soul vocals and harmonies grab you at once and never let go. The Tribe Of Good area super-group comprised of talented and accomplished musicians here to lift you u so come join ‘The Believers’ because this is an old school groove with some fresh funk.”
“An honest, heartfelt flow meant for FatBran’s newborn son. What I most appreciate is the genuineness of the lyrics.
This is not a man proclaiming to have all the answers or the right decisions, but rather a pledge to do the best he can via hard work and love.
This message holds an appeal we can all appreciate.”
“‘Came Thru Stuntin’ brings several different sounds straight for Detroit.
From smooth soul, to a steady flow the songwriting beats with realness and B Free delivers it all with a authenticity and a properly subdued delivery.”
“There is nothing halfway about ‘Half-Hearted Love.’ In giving us a song that speaks to going through the emotions and searching for meaning in on okay, but unfulfilling relationship.
Northern National imparts emotion into a catchy performance that only gets better with each listen.
This is a song with the legs to carry us through when we find ourselves stuck in just such a relationship.”
“The vocals are infectious and the lyrics well-written, but for me, the beat and melody are what truly sparkles on this track.
Thumping like a heartbeat, and dancing like a ballerina around the vocals, the musical accompaniment here is spot on. ”
“Retro love song that fulfilled my lifelong desire to know what a Gwen Stefani hit would have sounded like in the 80s.
Okay, so maybe I never actually pondered what such a single would have been like, but Thanks to Kerri Meadows I don’t have to.
Nice alluring vocals. The kind of song lovers dedicate to each other no matter the decade.”
“A touching song, written after talking with a friend involved in an abusive relationship. Cap Carter’s raw, aching vocals bear out the emotion amid a backdrop of a simple guitar dominated melody. Real, true, and honest in both the songwriting and the performance!”
“Nowhere outside of an Olympic Village, will you find this much International love going down.
With a variety of global sounds and an alluring set of vocals, Flavia Abadia comes at you like a sexy gypsy with a passport with her latest single, ‘Slow It Down.’”
“The steady driving melody lays the groundwork for a calm relaxing float on this ‘Sleeping Sea.’
Kane Miller again taps into the waters of the human emotion with a subtle beauty that makes him a pleasure to listen to over and over again.”
“Relying solely on the power of melody and instrumentation, Instrumentals are a tough connection for me as a writer who relies on words to convey emotion. However, this piece evoked an emotional response from the very beginning. With layers building throughout the piece, my attention never once waned. From start to finish the music spurned a variety of thoughts, and for me, it unfolded like a short film — with the imagery just as powerful. ”
“Emotion can come from well-written lyrics, a heartfelt performance, or a captivating melody. ‘Stay The Same’ utilizes all three to make us live every last nuance of a complicated relationship.
This is music that makes you feel — music the way it should be. ”
“A tender ode to love.
Love is often a songwriter’s vein of gold to mine through the ups and downs. This single brings out the emotions of both sides.”
“The terms ‘fun’ and ‘revolution’ are rarely used in tandem, but both words are apt monikers for this single.
Melodically and performance-wise, ‘Concept’ rides a fun beat and groove, while lyrically it is well-written call to arms. ”
“Touching and meaningful are the first two adjectives that came to mine while I listened to LP’s single ‘Shaken.’ With a sound that made me think a bit of Elle King, the single is soulful and funky and incredibly well-written.
No doubt other critics and reviewers will get into the social dynamics of this song, but I will save such discussion for them. For me good music falls into at least one of the three categories — emotional, entertaining, or creatively inspiring. The best of music is all three and ‘Shaken” has landed in that sweet spot.”
“‘Dirty Little Dream’ unfolds lyrically like vintage Prince. However, with a hard-driving bass beat and sultry vocals, the single layers in a modern pop vibe before adding a jazz groove to this sexy single.
This is three minutes of a dream that definitely delivers a climax.”
“The driving force here is funky groove that gets you moving.
But don’t sleep on the songwriting, because there is genuine emotion lurking underneath that infectious groove.”