“It’s not easy for an instrumental to grab, much less hold, my attention, but this track does both. The beat is steady, yet transfixing, and there is just enough going on throughout to make the piece interesting, without becoming too hectic.
Emotion invoking and musically appealing, Big OC has something to be proud of with this piece.”
“Our parents always stressed how important our “veggies” were to us and the same can go for the music of Casey Veggies. Casey delivers his new album “Organic” as a holistic fuse to everyone’s ears. After a 4 year hiatus Casey returns to give us and all natural and talented album in the midst of clout and hype. Casey is taking a route that not only gains natural and organic listeners but reminds everyone that real authentic music still exists”
“Old school jam taking a deep dive into nostalgia.
Everyone that was one of the ‘KidsBackThen’ will find these lines pulling at your memories.
Times change, but good music persists on.”
“Time to ‘Get Out Yo Feelings’ drops a rock of solid truth.
Sometimes it is all about business, and Brandon Marquiste takes care of his business here with a steady flow and beat.”
“The merry-go-round of life can either grind you down, or you can take heart in the rhythm and enjoy the ride. Run River North is suggesting we all do the latter with their new single.
Catchy and infectious, this sing-song chorus obviously carries a double meaning for those who dive in deep, but others will simply be happy to bounce to the groove and carry on about their day. Perhaps those individuals have already gotten their ‘Wake Up’ call.”
“With a sound that at times hints at Kacey Musgraves, V Blackburn delivers an emotional song of self-doubt that speaks to us all.
A heart-wrenching single that beautifully captures the emotions of wondering what true happiness is, and if it is even attainable.
’V’ is the final track off of Blackburn’s EP Public Figure which dropped June 28th.”
“Smooth, easy vibes and a clear message. Reggae at its best often comes in this form, and Chronixx delivers in classic form with this ode to a higher power.”
“I’m not sure the exact recipe for ‘Sugar Lips,’ but this sound hints a pinch of Prince and a dash of Bruno is a good place to start the mix.
Taunting vocals and a steady groove make this simple song more fun than perhaps it should be. ”
“There is some great irony that this tune, about the fantasy of escaping the world by throwing your phone out the window, carries a retro rock sound from the 80s, which is perhaps the last decade when society wasn’t fixated on their phones.
Great old school rock melody and vocals.”
“Mia Mormino’s latest single ‘WTF IS Going On’ was inspired by ‘Cell Block Tango’ from the musical, Chicago and it certainly carries that vibe ... but instead of relying on morbid amusement, this single stabs with the emotion of self-doubt.
In a relationship world dominated by social media and terms like ghosting, this one plays on how it feels to be the one guessing why.”
“Riding a steady beat and lyrics that flow well, Chris O’Bannon drops a single rich in confidence. The promise in ‘I Promise’ is more boastful than earnest , but O’Bannon pulls the cockiness off with an unflinching delivery that works, despite perhaps a touch too much reliance on autotune, which makes the emotions harder to feel for this listener. ”
“‘Messy Love’ is anything but messy. Dreamy, sultry, and catchy are some of the words that encapsulate this single. The romance is turned all the way up with lines like “I just want to love you/ we in this/ we happy/ it’s messy...”
Songwriter Louisa Laos explains that messiness of love and how wonderful the honeymoon feeling can really be. Whether you are in love or are finding love, love is powerful and inharmony reminds us of that. ”
“Jacqui Siu hits us with a wave of melodic beats and swaying rhythms in her song “shoulda gone home.”
A good R&B song makes you want to move in a way different than any upbeat tune. You feel intune with the music and let slow things down to enjoy every moment. “Shoulda gone home” is one of those songs.
With its downtempo and seducing cadence, you really feel what Siu is trying to describe to us, a conflicted lover. Definitely worth a listen especially on those lonely nights thinking about those lovers you probably should not be thinking about. ”
“At 16, Camellia Pink is savvy beyond her years in both songwriting, and the maturity of voice. The steady rhythm of the delivery adds to the emotion of the single and the words hit home. ”
“Soulful and smooth Halle Dot delivers vocals that sink in to the marrow. As the lyrics say, ‘Love is like a drug,’ and this song captures that calm euphoria of being in that time and place.”
“‘Feel Again’ balances a beautifully emotional performance with a heart rending piano melody to instill the emotion of a heart ache in the listener.
Songwriting done right for those who want to feel genuine sensations we have all experienced out of life. ”
“It is damn hard to line a genre up in the sights of this one, but one thing is for certain, Zero has delivered a high caliber explosion with ‘Aim Steady.’
High octane guitar, with a sick flow accentuating lyrics with an edge. This song has it all like a musical Super Hero who doesn’t even need to pack a gun in order to be a true bad ass. ”
“The beat isn’t the only elements of this tracks hitting hard. Lyrics that delivers truth in an easy, emotional flow. The tempo varies but this well-written set of lyrics speaks to humanity no matter the pace.
’New America’ is a song to listen to over and over again as you digest the layers of what is being said.”
“Faultlines brings us a folk/pop fusion complete with meticulous harmonies and a nice, even melody proving that Heartfire > Heartburn.
Seriously, I can’t wait to hear more from this LA Folk trio as talent abounds vocally, musically, and in the songwriting.”
“This dance-able pop number captures the euphoria of waking up beside someone new. Someone that excites yo and feels you full of hope. This song carries that hope in both the beat and the performance.”