“Jamie Light brings a unique, yet engaging vocal tone to what I will call a soft, pop-like reggae flow.
’Razor Blade’ is an easy single to sit back and listen to while firing up, or sipping that drink. The groove is a smooth ride and the lyrics complex enough to provoke introspection.”
“The lyrics are well-written and the track brings a riveting energy as well as some true passion for what is being said. No easy feat to achieve with a productions this autotune heavy. Kudos for a solid performance, and quality production. ”
“A funny, energetic single, with a mix of reggae vibes and a humorous rap flow.
Short and sweet, this one falls into a groove and stays there making it a quick reprieve when life gets too serious.”
“Elodie Reverie drops a dark and alluring single about heritage and passion for where she came from. Her sultry voice draws us in, adding to the mystery of the past.
This is the kind of track that will lure you to the dance floor, yet is also engaging and reflective enough to warrant play while sitting alone and thinking about the ghosts of your own pasts with a bit of Scotch in hand.
Reflective and entertaining, with elements of pop to give it just a hint of commercial texture in all the right places, ‘Skeleton Castle’ is a single with depth. ”
“Mysterious intrigue lyrically, sexy thumping vocals, and dance beat that is hard to deny. ‘Siren’ is auditory spell luring you to the dance floor. ”
“With a lot of soul, and a dash of pop fusion, Mentum delivers ‘You The One,’ a single that in the old days would be dedicated on radio shows and included on homemade mix tapes for the one you love. Now I suppose it will be added to playlists and played in the shadow of night as lovers collide.
In other words, this is a smooth love song that hits the right notes musically and emotionally.”
“These cats are slinking along that line between true punk, and rock and roll. And These cats do it very well.
Sultry vocals and intriguing lyrics, along with a European vibe, morph together into an evocative single worth your time and ears.”
“A smooth, soft flow unfurls lyrics that that are coiled tight and linear. This track brings a definite pop vibe while rolling out an emotional truth that rings loud with truth. ”
“From the first beat, you know this track is bringing something special to the table. Two separate flows, each speaking their own truth in no nonsense way, deliver what feels like a Hip-Hop sermon.”
“Telling a story without words is no easy task ,and yet, ShadowHood has accomplished exactly that with this piece.
The clarinet drives the narrative, but the downplayed beat is sneaky in the way it lurks behind the scenes pushing and prodding until it needs to burst forth. ”
“Bringing a big, vivid, Indie Rock singer/songwriter sound, Annie Nirschel is no ‘Smoke Show,’ because there is plenty of talent and substance in the depth of this single. Reminding me of Joan Osborne and Susan Gibson, I am eager to hear more from this emotional writer and performer.”
“Dark and twisty, the builds are delivered on with razor sharp precision. This track is cocked and loaded with absolutely nothing subtle about ‘Glocks.’ Nor should there be. ”
“Nicely produced, ‘Running Back’ balances captivating vocals, and a perfect beat pairing to bring out the emotion of the lyrics.
KLIPR delivers the goods with this thumping single! ”
“Stellar songwriting ,and a magnetic, tender voice are the key elements of this track.
The melody takes a backseat to performance here, but that is more an observation than a critique. I was hoping for a moment of energy to bring this one home, though even without that burst, I enjoyed this single a great deal.”
“Silky vocals and a nice energy are at the forefront of this single from Scandinavian Neo-Soul band D’Sound. A good beat gives this one a party feel, even though the lyrics are a bit heavier emotionally.”
“Flow’etic drops a nice flow here that delivers a well-written set of conscious lyrics. When you have something genuine to say, there is no need for unnecessary smoke and mirrors in the production, and this is a single that proves that. Give it a listen.”
“Rock and Roll the way it should be! With defiant cockiness that jumps up and downa nd demands to be heard.
With obvious influence from multiple greats such as Jack White, The Ramones, The Beetles, etc. this one feels like the next iteration of an evolution. Musical Darwinism!”
“Lyrically this single soars. Delivered by Jen Miller’s sultry reggae vocals, this song ticks all the right check marks with meaningful words, and an outstanding performance allowing the listener to merely enjoy the musical vibe, or to focus more what is being said, while pondering the meaning behind the words.”
“A haunting melody and vocals are the soul of this single. ‘Bridges’ will bring out the emotions that will have you reaching for matches to torch the rocky bridge in your past. Confident and demanding, this is music that emboldens and bolsters that feeling that you are not alone in your thoughts or weaknesses. ”
“Chill and chilling. That’s how I’d describe ‘Pavement.’ The flow is tranquil and calm, yet the lyrics are dirt and grit. There is nothing fancy going on here, but there doesn’t need to be. True, honest emotion, delivered with authenticity.”