“Tatiana Woods drops an engaging set of vocals that ushers this one in. Teaming up with Ben Great and Aris Ray, this is a fun song with several different grooves and threads that merge seamlessly to form one cohesive single that will hold you with its smooth groove and steady beat.
’How I Like It’ is a sharply written track that make you smile and think ... Oh Hell Yeah. Say it.”
“Do you believe in magic? Or do you believe that someone can have emotional control over you?
Artist Armaan Malik new single ‘Control’ is an example of a man who is controlled by the essence and beauty of a woman. He explains how he has tried to move. on and be with other people but he continues to be drawn to her. With a bad boy rock star look the video is a bit exotic in its setting as he follows his love interest.”
“The lyrics of ‘Too Young’ take a reminiscent and reflective look at a love that wasn’t meant to be. The engaging Pop vocals delivers a nice balance of energy and emotion and the song is very relatable for anyone who saw a worthwhile love crumble because of the stage of life they were in when it came along. The track feels honest and brings a nice mix of regret and hopeful forgiveness. ”
“Mike SB wrote this one on a trip to NYC. Among his plans were to reconnect with an ex, but she had a different agenda and in that moment he realized sometimes, you simply have to move on no matter how hard it is.
The trip also allowed Mike SB to be in studio with Shiggy and this track is part of that effort. The vocals are smooth and the lyrics come from a place of genuine reflection and emotion. Both facts shine through in the flow.”
“There is a fun funky groove to the melody here, and coupled with the engaging vocal flow, ‘All I Want’ is a quietly energetic track that delivers hints of Elton John and John Mayer. An engaging set of lyrics holds you with the genuine emotion of their words and the build and progression offers enough variation to keep you guessing. Though not so much ... that you can’t fall in line and sing along. ”
“There is something dark and sinister growing here in this sound, but trust me when I say ‘Bad Apple’ is far from rotten. Coming with a melody that at times feels like it is straight from an old Spaghetti western, and at others feels like like a modern, emotional Pop ballad, Bad Flamingo pairs this unique musical vibe with vocals that feel both haunting, and alluring.”
“The soft inviting voice of Alara bechon you in on this track. Like a warm hug for you ears and soul the warmth of this track is soothing in ways music rarely is.
The well-written lyrics of ‘Demons,’ incluses lines such as ... ‘the world may not be kind, but open up your mind- Come to me like I come to you,’ reminding us to be good to each other during heavy times.
The vocal performance is astounding and the timeliness of this message makes it all the more powerful.”
“This track brings a nice R&B groove, along with an engaging Hip-Hop flow that sort of settles down in the marrow of your bones.
Some people seem to have everything this world has to offer, but as the lyrics here point out, that all any of us need is love.
’Nothing But Love,’ is a track you can sing along to and sway to the beat while knowing the truth of the words being delivered.”
“A dark brooding Rock song bringing a traditional classic sound, ‘Lights Out’ is a lyrical masterpiece. Capturing the plight of depression, this well-written track gives a glimpse of what it feel likes to be drowning in your own thoughts and emotions.
The hard rocking beat often gives way to soaring guitars on this track, but the transitions are balanced and everything about this one conveys the emotions behind the single. ”
“An engaging Electro Pop sound about the highs and lows of relationships, especially the extremes of a toxic pairing that clearly isn’t going to last. The lyrics are well-written and the production aids in bringing the emotion and mood forward so that you can not only hear it in the words, but feel it in the beat. ”
“Quarantine submissions have been flooding my inbox and most fail to capture the true thoughts and feelings, but Jared Minnix has written one that truly captures the vibe of these troubling times.
Soft Pop vocals and a calm, yet energetic melody back these lyrics which feel true and genuine. No one can predict what’s coming next, but perhaps Minnix has created the soundtrack for these odd days where time has very little meaning.”
“An emotional break up song with well-produced melody and beat. The vocals here are soft and tender, and truly bring out the power of the words. With one foot in the world of EDM, and another in the more commercial vibe of Pop music, ‘Love Always Ends in Goodbye’ is a track that will resonate across multiple genres to engage listeners with a sharp distinct sound.”
“The Shatterheads deliver a high energy Rock sound on ‘The Money,’ to cash in on an attitude that comes through every note and word.
Lyrically, this track has verve, but for this band and this song it is their spin on a recognizable style that hooked me first. Some bands just have that it factor that makes you sit up and pay attention, and The Shatterheads have arrived to give us another such essential band. ”
“Blending a singer/songwriter vibe with an engaging Hip-Hop vibe, Peaceful James gives us a melancholy ode to lost love. A smooth chill flow tinged with sadness and emotion unfurls the lyrics of this track. The pain and suffering is there and this track is a bit like having a conversation with a heart-broken friend. ”
“Cam Carter brings a Southern tone to his flow here on this track produced by Van Leeuwen. Carter has been on the rise of the LA scene after making his way out west, but the musical roots of his past are hard to deny. A little bit of that Memphis soul leaks into both his lyrics and the vocal attitude of this track which seems to intensify in energy as it progresses. ”
“This track captured my attention with honest lyrics that are easy to follow and with strong imagery of the video. I did find myself wishing for a bit more variation to both the performance and the melody, but I was entertained from start to finish and that in itself makes for a ‘Pretty Great’ song.
The Pop tone shines bright here and you won’t mind the time you spend watching and listening to the Fickle Friends. ”
“Ysdubz drops an up beat track with a steady flow and an engaging beat. ‘All Match’ brings razor sharp lyrics and a uptempo rhythm to keep you on the hook for the duration. The track has an energy behind it that lifts it, and by extension — your own vibe as you listen and get charged by the juice pumping to your ears. ”
“There is a moment on this track, right about the :40 second mark where Lola Scott elevates the vocals from a talented chill vibe to a raw, passionate allure that didn’t just pull me deeper in, but yanked me there thorough the sheer emoting of her feelings.
Lyrically the track is calling for a return to those early euphoric days of a new relationship, but for me it was that extra quiver and quake in Scott’s voice that connected the dots and gave this track such a strong emotional resonance. ”
“Tourist Club give us a chill, Electro Pop ode inspired by trips to the desert. There is something ethereal and epic about the vast stillness of the American Southwest’s deserts, so it makes perfect sense that this track about letting go of the past, and letting in ‘The Now’ would be inspired by such a place of stark beauty.
There is a hint of the 80’s to the melody, and yet this track feels like a contemporary track that will speak to many right here in ‘The Now.’ ”
“The art of storytelling within the strict confines of a three or four minute song is a challenging jump, that not many are able to land. Cam Carter is able to do so here with a quiet almost staid flow that is brought to live by the engaging hook of the chorus. Teaming up with Ghostwriter LA, Carter is able to bring out the nuances of the lyrics and deliver an emotional track that means even more upon subsequent listens.”