“Oh hell yeah! They say a thing that just keeps coming back around is like a dirty penny, well here The Dirty Pennies bring back that hard edged infectious rock sound that is timeless so maybe that is how the band got its name.
’Love Ain’t Free’ is a gritty jam that wraps around you an refuses to let you walk away. There is a decided White Stripes vibe to this track.”
“Every summer needs that pure pop sound to deliver a bit of bubblegum sweetness and energy to the warm sunny days. Em Rose has a true contender with ‘Lame Boys,’ a girl in the throes of infatuation. The track has an early Taylor Swift feel with a bit more Electro Pop flair on the back end. ”
“RUNN delivers honest and vulnerable lyrics in this track about admitting your own weaknesses and sensitivities. The vocal performance is tender and open, which invites the listener in, almost like a first date kind of situation.
’Handle With Care’ is a warning, but not an aggressive one that this i what you will get if you choose to be part of my world. ”
“Bringing a vintage sound to her vocals, Eddy Lee Ryder breathes new life into the fem-dom of Rock and Roll with a sound that hints at Stevie Nicks and Joan Jett. But the influence of Springsteen and Petty is lurking there as well, making this a pure return to the glory days of the big bold emotional rock ballad. ”
“This mid tempo Track from Very Very brings a stream-of-conscious type of emotion with a vocal flow that is alluring and bare in its honesty. The beat backing the track is a subtle and simple addition that really adds depth while also pushing the track forward enough that it does not feel too languid. ”
“Sometimes what you need is that Retro soul sound coupled with a bit of good time Funk. You can call it a throwback if you want, but this kind of soul is pretty much timeless as is the euphoric and infectious energy such a track instills. I dare you not to fall in this groove and sing along as you move to that beat. ”
“How about a little Latin infused Reggae to get you up and moving?
SM Familia offers this multilingual track that also feature Reggae icon Ranking Joe. The beat and groove are infectious enough that if like me, you do not speak Spanish, you can still feel the passion and energy within the beat and performance.”
“Silk Tonic delivers this emotive ode to the stunning power of love. The vibe is one of nostalgia, sunshine, and acute emotions that strike without warning. ‘Summertime’ takes you for that ride though the track feels entirely contemporary and in that combination comes a timeless sound that is gripping and easy to lose yourself into.”
“The pendulum of awareness and compassion does seem to be swinging the right direction overall, but with it comes the desire of both well-meaning and misguided hearts who don’t know how to handle sadness when they see it. This track is about needing to sit and process sadness without the pressure to put on a happy front for the world around us. The vocals deliver solid believable emotions and the production brings this out as well.”
Rating: 4 out of 5
“The track comes in with a funky little organ keyboard vibe that preludes Estella Dawn’s vocals. The performance feels heartfelt, and in it you can feel the haunting effects of her nightmares which revisit a toxic relationship and her part in that past. The arrangement and mix helps bring out the sentiments of the lyrics. ”
“A dark brooding flow that mirrors the twisted mental journeys our minds can take us on at times. This track is a mood — a dark mood, that no doubt will not be for everyone, but the emotion feels true and genuine and the progression mesmerized me into taking this morose trip right along with Waynewood.”
“If you are looking for a hard hitting bit of ‘Motivation’ to add to your workout playlist ... look no more. Here it is.
C. Henry comes with a steady flow that build and carries you along while prodding and pushing. That piano lead in of the chorus will ramp you up and get you to keep moving forward.”
“The soft earnest emotion of this track kept me tethered in. The song writing is intelligent and emotional and while the ‘Lemonade’ metaphor is one used quite often, it works here because of its simplicity in that it comes with a universal understanding that needs no explanation. The lyrics bring in other elements of the struggle that is life, and that, combined with an emotive performance, is where this track stands out.”
“That melody comes at you soft and golden, just like the ‘Magic Hour’ of light around dusk, when you feel like everything is perfect and the coming night is going to be legit.
Flow’etic captures that times with a solid groove and vocal flow that matches that time of the day to perfection. This track is a mood, a ride, a groove that you need to take. ”
“Have you seen the new Naomi photo spread? If not, I am sure this was being played during the photo-shoot.
Call me crazy if you want but Dai Burger has delivered the 2020 catwalk anthem. Whether a virtual fashion show, sitting at home watching a Pose episode... it is time to walk on them hxes. ‘Naomi Walk’ has a dope beat assisted by the snaps of a camera. When you press play it makes you want to flip your hair, strike a pose and walk like Naomi.”
New track "Naomi Walk" by Dai Burger ft. Kidd Kenn off her upcoming EP Dessert! Out on First One Up.
“Even though Father’s Day has passed, it is a day we are reminded of the strength and power a man has. He is a ‘Hero’ to his kids. Artist Ollie Wade expresses that in his new single ‘Hero’. His father started suffering from anxiety but didn’t want his son to see him as weak so he hid it. Ollie Wade is reaching out to his father in this new single to tell him that regardless of what he suffers from he is still strong and that his son will always be there.”
It's only natural that we rely on our parents being there for us, fixing our problems, easing our anxieties, picking us up when we fall or break down… it's easy to forget that they too endure the same issues, unaided. So it came as a shock to me when I began to see the "cracks" starting to show in the strongest man I know - my own Father. Anxiety can affect anyone, at any age - and it needn't be a significant event that kicks it off. It's often a gradual build up over time, hidden away until it eventually reaches the surface. It was tough seeing my Father trying to hide it from me. He didn't want to "worry" me. He didn't want to "add to my problems." He kept it to himself and internalised it, wouldn't discuss it, when all I wanted was to comfort him and repay the 20+ years of support, guidance and love he has given me. So, I wrote 'Hero' as a plea to my Dad - to let me in, to know it's OK not to be OK. The last line of the chorus says it all: "You're only human; we're just the same." My Father first heard 'Hero' at a live gig that I played, and I know its message hit home and opened his eyes. Up until then, he didn't think I knew, didn't realise my concern and my frustration from being blocked out. 'Hero' has opened the door. The conversation in the song has led us to be honest with each other, it's brought us closer and made us stronger. I am releasing, 'Hero' on June 22nd, in collaboration with 'International Father's Mental Health Day'. In England, 1 in 8 men have a common mental health problem. The pressure to maintain the traditional masculine demands of control, strength and stoicism is all too prevalent – and results in men being unable to share their problems. They bottle them up, and over time, they fester and grow. I want 'Hero' to encourage us all to reach out to our Fathers and offer them support and a shoulder – should they need it. Remember, mental health issues are not a weakness, but an illness that can be managed - at whatever age.
“Coming at you with a Hip-Hop ‘Hokey Pokey,’ vibe, OuterSpaceAce makes this track work with stellar wordplay and a progression I simply could not escape from.
’Money Dance’ is infectious without a doubt, though the production did not feel as smooth to me as it could have been if played a bit more straight. That opinion aside, I found myself singing along and moving as this one unfolded.”
“E-Los drops this soulful blend of Hip-Hop and R&B. that just grabs hold of you. The groove is smooth and steady, and the emotion shines through in the performance making the well-written lyrics fell alive. The pace is slow, but that works here because it give you time to feel every word being laid down. ”
“We have featured Bad Flamingo before and I’ve long been a fan. The diverseness of their sound is especially impressive in a time when many artists sound the same on every track they release.
’Butter’ is not an easy song to categorize, but it is an Indie Rock vibe with a trippy and meandering melody that sort of mesmerizes and comes across as smooth as butter on warm toast. Intriguing vocals add to the dynamic.”
“‘Reggae Love’ is one of those track that some people might refer to as an ear worm because it settles in your mind and refuses to leave. YOU can;t help but move and sign along to the steady beat and the chorus that comes with it. Somewhat reminiscent of UB40 and ‘Red, Red Wine’ in that aspect. ”