“Reminds me of a power ballad of the 90s, from artists like Joan Osborne.
Lyrically ‘Shitty Tattoo’ sings out as the rallying cry of generation that has hit the wall between hope, energy and homesick nostalgia, but this song is well-written enough to pull emotion from anyone who has ever made a bad decision or three. ”
“True, hard hitting lyrics delivered in a meaningful flow and a touching chorus. This is one of those songs that will have different meaning for different people, but the magic of such writing is that it is widely relevant, and speaks to many. ”
“Smooth vocals and a hard-charging, energetic beat infuse this single with some funk, but pinning down a genre for ‘Get Over Myself’ is tough.
Bootleg Rascal has given us a track that is all at once ... Indie Rock, Hip-Hop, and Funk. The result is fantastic fun! ”
“Parts of the vocals reminded me of Elton John while other parts show influence from songwriters like Tom Waits. Then there is the 70s influenced melody that at times made me think of the Eagles. What I am saying is there are a lot of good musical influences that have came together to make Ben Lorentzen a talented artist full of surprises .... vocally, musically, and lyrically.”
All Knives Out by "SONGS & WHISPERS", released 05 July 2019 I was talking to God I was talking to God I was whispering the word And heard the saddest of songs I was talking to the walls I was talking to the floor And then a shiver through the ages found a pathway to my door: "Say, will this day be the day, say...."
“Begins with an almost nursery rhyme like vibe that gives a bit of creep factor before a sick beat drops down with a bold, hardcore flow that hits so fast it take several listens to get the full effect.
’Awaken’ is a track that stands out among a crowded feel with a unique, yet engaging sound that thumps with a hearty bass line.”
“Old school vibe with a hard driving beat and vocals that turn the back the clock.
This is the kind of track that will get you charged up and ready to take on the world. ”
“The terms new and retro do not logically belong together, and yet at times that duo forms the perfect description. As is the case with Fox Wilde’s ‘Strangers On The Run.’
Conjuring thoughts of Elton John and Billy Joel, this retro sound drops a new single that speaks to a new generation through fresh lyrical content.”
“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.”
Stream Get Out Yo Feelings the new song from Brandon Marquiste. Producer: BrandinOTB. Added on: Jun 28th, 2019.
“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.”
WTF is Going On, an album by Mia Mormino on Spotify
“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. ”