“Okay, I will ‘Admit It,’ MIDLO delivers a pop triumph in this single. It begins with a muffled sound almost as if it were recorded underwater, but that dynamic is brief and then the track explodes and the vocals take on a variety of styles to deliver an emotional set of lyrics detailing the frustration of being toyed with in a relationship. ”
“A Jazz infused Lo-fi Hip-Hop track that utilizes strong writing to make its point. all in under two minutes.
Short, yet effective prose makes this a quick listen well worth your time.”
“A steady Hip-Hop beat is the one constant in this track, which pulls in threads of Jazz to back the serious straightforward commentary of the vocal flow. ”
“An Instrumental with nice layers, each adding to the depth and emotional engagement. A hard beat backs it all, and the piano and orchestra sound deliver both a jazz smoothness, and a little funk to the mix.”
“Calm, quiet, and reflective are the predominant features of ‘Side Effects.’
With the flair of a modern Paul Simon, Owen Danoff offers a single here that sneaks up on you and surprises with its genuine emotion.”
“Kate Vogel has one of those rare voices that can make you truly feel the emotion of the lyrics without relying on vocal tricks. Raw and natural her performance on ‘The Grave’ details the grief of an unexpected loss in haunting beauty. Call it Singer/Songwriter, Americana or simply Commercial music if you will but labels are unimportant when an artist can draw you in and immerse you in the feelings this well. ”
“Smooth and easy. Old school soul with a hint of R&B. A track to sip a glass of wine and contemplate everything that once was, and what might still be.”
“Delivering a unique vocal tone, Keenan Willard unleashes emotions most of us have had after a tough break up.
There are elements of pop, coffeehouse songwriter and even a hint of EDM sensibilities to the melody on this track, and the fusion makes for a unique and interesting blend.”
“Tender and Vulnerable, Kate Vogel’s songwriting is as emotional as her vocal performance.
’Reasons To Stay’ is the inner dialogue of a person struggling to find their motivation when times get tough.”
“Letting go is even tougher when only half of the couple is ready to break things off. This is a beautifully sang Pop track about being the one still emotionally tethered to what no longer is.”
“Letting go is tough to do, and many of us have attached our emotions to an inanimate object.
’Hoodie’ delivers these feelings in a nice steady flow that is as comfortable to wrap around you as your favorite, time-worn garment. ”
“Regret is a powerful emotion and this track does a great job of imparting the pain associated with that very thing. Pure rock sound with instrumentation that conveys as much as the lyrics this track drips with yesterday’s tears. ”
“The unique sound hits you first, and given the fact Sidhant Seth is a unique talent with a variety of vocal skills and talents, that is to be expected.
There is a reoccurring shift in the melody that originally threatened to shake me out of the groove, but after a number of listens, I found myself enjoying the change in sound more and more.”
“The beat production and dance groove here is rock solid, and I particularly enjoyed the story aspect to the lyrics.
Besides the entertaining vibe, I was left wondering ... what did happen at that Ferris Wheel?”
“Creative and colorful with a Missy Elliot appeal, Satomma tell us how she can be down and ‘Bounce Back’ with her unique yet lyrical verses.”
“Insomnia is an ugly thing, but this track beautifully captures the feelings of hope and desperation that it brings out in its sufferers.
Big bold vocals with a pop gospel kind of feel delivers the lyrics over the top of a melody that soars in all the right places.”
“The emotion escalates throughout this well-written track, putting you deep inside another’s mind. The stripped down beat and melody get out of the way, allowing for an instantaneous connection to the vocal flow. ”
“Soulful and energetic, ‘Key$’ rides a hard beat and R&B vocals to create a genre bending Hip-Hop track that feels commercial, without sacrificing its soul.”
“This is one of those tracks that just grabs you and it is hard to say why. There are some shiny lines that truly are ‘Going For The Gold,’ and the vocal flow is somewhat ordinary until the chorus anyway, but I was on the hook just the same.
I suppose my intrigue here came from the fact that it felt true and I believed the emotion behind the flow.”
“KARLI’s vocals perfectly capture the Pop sound, and the lyrics of ‘Running For My Life’ do a great job of showcasing her ability to emote and parlay emotion, into a variety of vocal sounds.”