“Regret is a powerful emotion and this single taps into that with a raw, unfiltered approach.
Reflecting on the ‘what ifs’ of a failed relationship, Hanna Searl imagines what things might look like ‘In Another Life’ with soft, haunting vocals that touch the heart.”
“In this thriller of a visual Dalton Jackson sings about be at a low point while he is being murdered. The symbolism displays that you really aren’t at your low point until you are on your death bed.”
“Powerful and entertaining ... Enlightening and evoking ... this is conscious Hip-Hop at its best!
Words of passion, anger, heart, and drive are delivered atop a soothing melody which stands in contrast with the world we live in. And yet, there are always moments of hope and light and good. This song captures it all. ”
“Inspired by her firsthand experience of witnessing a murder in a broad daylight, Tess Posner’s single ‘New Angels,’ is as dark, moody, and emotionally provocative as you would imagine any art inspired by such a heinous act would be. Still there is beauty is the pain and here the melody and beat get out of the way and let the vocals do the lifting on this ethereal journey. ”
“ Loving someone is hard. When you do and that love is loss the start of starting over not only causes fear but it causes you to not have faith in love anymore. If you have experienced this then you can relate to Terez new single La. La. La. ”
“Summer love can be fleeting, so can summer hits, and this single feels a whole lot like both. So jump into this easy groove and ride it out while the sunshine is warm and the days are still long.”
“Straight-up rock with a hard-edged guitar melody and the steady drum beat to lead us down a path that feels like one that Springsteen, Dylan, and Neil Young have forged through the undergrowth.”
“Pure pop magic!
A great blend of voices highlights a steady melodic beat, and lyrically ‘All Good’ resonates well as it conveys the emotions of a relationship strained by distance.”
“Feeling like a throwback to the 80s. ‘Thick’ is a blend of Bruno Mars funk with lyrics that could have been written by like Sir Mix-a-Lot.
This is a fun party song that got under my skin in all the right ways.”
“Caroline Kole’s talented voice brings out the emotions of a complicated relationship.
Sometimes there is a connection to another that we can’t really explain. One thin thread of attachment amid a bunch of confusion as you struggle to decide if this person is the one for you. ‘Missing Each Other’ captures these sentiments with stupendous, pop glory.”
“Pouty indignation infused wtih a California punk sound!
Because sometimes, you just need a fun, straightforward song to get you moving.”
“Building from a quiet place, ‘Taking It’s Toll’ explodes at the chorus. The passion and emotion is real and tangible making this the kind of song best listened to with a reflective and solitary mindset so you can truly feel every word.”
“Show me a glimpse of something wonderful ... so sings Lucy Clearwater in an early verse of her single ‘Feel Again.’ Taking that line to heart, Clearwater gives us far more than a glimpse of the wonderful with this slow and soft lullaby to love and longing.
Beautifully sang and written the song captures that hope and yearning in perfect balance between performance and melody.”
“What begins with haunting sweet vocals, morphs into an energetic promise to herself that resonates well with anyone who has ever taken a leap of faith.
The first few verses have a decidedly singer/songwriter vibe and the latter half brings more of a pop sound, but the continuity of the song is never in question.”
“Retro is both sound and lyrical content, Scott Yoder pays homage to Hollywood with ‘Silver Screen Starlet.’ Funky and weird it brings out our infatuation with a fantasy world.”
“The vocals pull you in with a haunting allure.
The lyrics hold you with intrigue and a tinge of sadness.
And the drop explodes to punctuate the whole damn thing with a glorious splendor of bass.”
“The respect of a man is given on the basis of his determination, his hustle and the love he has for his family. With transition of different scenes Da Kid Emm shows us the process of his journey and lyrically tell us what keeps him going. With a snippet of father hood you don’t have to question what he is working for.”
“With a soft yet energetic tone Music P & Marque Aurel delivers an electro pop feeling in the new single Never Again. This track comes off as mysterious but yet energetic. ”
“Lyrics that hooked me early, and a flow that hits hard with the beat, makes this track one that I could not escape from through multiple listens.
’Vennom Passion Sociiety’ is the kind of single that leaves you pondering and thinking long after the last beat. ”
“A self-reflective and honest track that delivers powerful words in a direct style. This is a track that feels like part confession, but they are also words and sentiments that serve us all. Truly Conscious Hip Hop.”