“NevilleSounds began writing this song to better understand the emotions of a friend diagnosed with cancer, but the theme expanded from there to the plight of many.
The track is heavy in a rock ballad kind of way and 100% of the download proceeds go to the charity Rethink Mental Illness ... so check it out because the world needs more empathy all the way around.”
“Pure funky fun. A little bit of old school soul, infused with an hint of pop vocals makes ‘Don’t Ya’ an energetic single full of pep and vigor. Hard not to move and sing along with this one.”
“This track has a fairly common rock structure, but the vocals save it from feeling overly familiar. Amy Guess does a great job of providing a varied sound in the performance — each alluring in its own right. The chorus strikes hard and fast and delivers a punch.”
“The world needs more original Christmas songs and Daniel Blake delivers here with a nice singer’songwriter coffeehouse vibe.
Calm and well-written, this is a song to sit back and listen to as you reflect on another year passing while giving thanks for ‘The Ones You Love.’”
“The vocals are alluring and grab you immediately. The production of the beat and melody is in lock step with the emotion of the lyrics creating a totally immersive listening experience. ”
“A strong debut from Elly J Devon. I thought I knew where the vocals were taking me, but I was wrong and pleasantly surprised to be so. A soulful ode to staying strong in the face of a deteriorating relationship.”
“There is that moment in most relationships where you fear the feelings of attraction and personal attachment. The need of another person is a scary thing and if the person you need sees you in a bad light there is little to do to stop them from being a ‘Runaway.’ This track captures all of this in a smooth, Contemporary R&B style.”
“The beat hits first and sets up the ridiculous flow that follows. Lyrically this one stomps across the yard like a thousand pound’Elephant.’ Attitude and righteous confidence are the trumpets that mark this sound. ”
“A haunting reminder we can’t have it all, this track is delivered in a soulful flow that falls somewhere between R&B and Hip-hop.
Sometimes you have to leave something or someone behind to chase a dream, but such sacrifice does not come without emotional turmoil and you can feel that in every line. ”
“Perfectly capturing the singer/songwriter sound, Chris Ayer delivers ‘Selfish,’ an ode to self realization and longing for a different way.
The song feels real and true in its earnest revelation that we tend to be our own worse enemies at times. ”
“Pure rock and Roll vocals in the spirit of Joan Jett, with a modern Alternative edge. Lyrics that Sylvia Plath would be proud of.”
“Striking a balance between the classic emo sound of the late 80’s, and a modern rock edge, Hirsch delivers ‘Angels Will,’ a track that settles in your bones.
Vocally the single pulls you in immediately, but this is a track that takes a few listens to truly connect lyrically.”
“Maintaining a grind is not easy when you get inside your head and allow the negative thoughts to seep in, but overcoming the feelings that hit us all is important. This track is the soundtrack for such perseverance. Delivered with multiple voices in a variety of flows the track is as entertaining as it is uplifting.”
“J. Ferb has overcome adversity and hardships to create his upcoming debut album. ‘Bullseye’ is the first track off that album, and if it is any indication of what we can expect out of this rising talent, then Memphis has gave birth to you another music star. Tight lyrics and a passionate flow hit the mark on this track.”
“Dropping a smooth and classic sound, Nakfa bends genres with this Hip-Hop old school 90s R&B vibe.
’Sera’ is a track that took me a bit to connect to lyrically, but from the start I felt the groove behind this single.”
“The vocals are smooth and tender and that brings a vulnerability that really works well here.
The production is catchy with enough Electro elements to keep this one from falling into a saccharine pop vibe. The chorus hook is fantastic and unexpected.”
“That thin line between love and hate is often big and bold after a breakup. This flow takes gloating to a new level post breakup. An anthem for those flourishing when their exes flounder. The horns in the melody add to the flavor of winning and the vocals capture the emotion of prideful disdain.”
“Soulful introspective that is made all the more touching by Saul Rivers smooth vocals.
’Change’ is a single that delivers pop style sensibilities, without sacrificing poignancy and emotional depth.”
“A beautiful folksy song about that one love that slipped away.
’One Regret’ is a song of heartache, but also one of hope because the emotions are so universal and it always gives us hope to know what we are feeling is shared by others. ”
“The beat has a bounce that truly feels elastic, whereas TGC’s hauntingly beautiful vocals snake their way through to stab like a knife.
’Echo’ is a track that you will gladly listen to over and over again.”