“The stripped down acoustic vibe of this track allowed for the soulful R&B vocals of Gary Beals to take center stage. The emotion is tangible start to finish, and the vocal runs carry you with them, holding you tight while making sure you feel this track to your soul.
’Me For Me’ is honest in its bare bones plea. ”
“Knowing someone has your back means everything, and this tranquil tracks expresses that with a sincere bit of emotion that feels uplifting and affirmative in all the best ways. Could be a lover, or simply a friend, but either way STVN makes this performance come alive with a nice easy groove.”
“A nice contemporary track about the nostalgic days of old on Sunset Strip. The smooth flow is intoxicating, and you can feel the cool breeze on your face as you close your eyes and listen to these lyrics pull you along that iconic strip of West Coast real estate.
Ricci Paolo gives us a vibe on this single.”
“Nothing can bring out the ‘Goofy’ in a person quite like the initial euphoria of falling for someone new.
Mishcatt captures that sentiment so well here with an energetic flow and rhythm that is full of Reggae sound and Pop sensibilities. If you can’t get up and move to this beat — then you are an entirely different kind of goofy.”
“Cloudy June might sound like a weather forecast, but let me tell you this artist is bringing a heat wave of hits lately. ‘Pretty Pills For Broken Hearts’ as another tantalizing track blowing across the landscape. With word play that waters the soul, like that first rain after a long drought, and a beat just as refreshing, this talented songwriter and vocalist is riding high in the stratosphere.”
“The powerful vocals are engaging, but what makes this track work is the variation to the arrangement and build. The lyrics reveal the effort of maintaining a complicated relationships and the progression of this track sort of mirrors that with unexpected and shifting directions.
The energy is all Pop, but the depth of the performance and production give this track just a little extra oomph. ”
“A nice blend of vocals laid over top of a catchy beat, and centered around a nice hook, this track features iDaWill along with Ray Lavender and Gillie Da Kid.
’Let’s Make Up’ is a smooth groove that calls for an end to petty arguing and honors the idea of making up and making love all night. I don’t know if the song alone will be enough to keep from, or get you out of, trouble, but after you’ve soothed those bruises, this is definitely a track to put on and settle in next to your love. ”
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Salsa infused Hip-Hop!
3409 drops this fiery track that will definitely get you up and moving with its dance floor allure and lyrical hook.
’Small Talk’ is a true genre bending track that delivers high energy with a swagger. The Toronto based 4 piece band prides themselves on genre modification, and I can only imagine after hearing this track that their live show must be lit.”
“Coming at you with pure Pop sensibilities, Cat Janice drops a bit of ‘Luxury’ into your ears. The single captures that spirit and carefree vibe that comes with the perfect moments of life. The moments when even the simplest of pleasure truly feel like a luxury.
Light and fun, the groove carries you along as easy as a smooth ride down a scenic highway.”
“Sometimes songs speak for themselves. The melody, the lyrics, the emotive vocals. ‘It Was Ever So’ is such a song.
Written about the fire-fighters who lost their jobs when the oldest fire station in London was shuttered by Boris Johnson, the track is the first single from Our Man In The Field’s next album due out September 2020.”
“That beat pulls you in and each set of vocals delivers a flow that holds you to the groove. With a mix of styles and geographies, this track is hard to pinpoint to a particular sound, but it is a banger that just hits you in all the right places.
Foreign Skrilla brings it with her verve and attitude to represent the West Coast.”
“An ode to the big gas guzzling giant rides that get us there without style or the so-called juice. ‘SHAMOO’ was written in honor of a Suburban that belonged to the artist’s dad after his passing it was inherited by MEGG and the vehicle took on a new meaning in her grief process. This track comes together as a fun summer anthem for hitting the road, driving to the beach, or simply cruising around the block with friends. Pop with a little bit of a Punk vibe.”
“The lyrical wordplay makes this track mesmerizing even before you take into account the emotive and talented vocals of Sydney Lauren. This track reminds me a bit of the songwriting of Jason Isbell, with a vocal style reminiscent of Kacey Musgraves.
If I had to call a genre I’d say Americana, but really this well-written track is simply good music no matter what you call it.”
“When you find that perfect ‘Somebody’ everything else feels just a little bit better and easier. Here on this track, dezabel does a good jab of imparting that sentiment into a vocal groove that carries you through in smooth fashion on this single.
Falling in the R&B genre with a bit of elan to a more commercial Pop sound the track is an easy listener to connect with. ”
“Sean O’Kelly provides the swing on that sax, and Olivia Kuper-Harris ups the retro vibe with her energetic vocals.
This is a track to grab the one that matters to you and ‘Just Give Love’ to that dance floor no matter if it is your kitchen tile, or a true dance hall. This is a track to cut loose with and if you are alone then you can simply open that mouth and belt it out to take part in the fun.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Becky Krill is summer vibing with this track that opens with a nostalgic, folksy feel before slipping into more of an Electro Pop groove as it progresses.
’Alive in the Summertime’ offers a light energy of optimism in a world that often feels pessimistic these days. I did find myself wishing the track had another verse to keep the good feelings going a bit longer.”
“Relationships are always tough, but when you are competing for time and attention with the world via social media it is even easier to lose track. Especially, if that connection is tenuous in the first place.
This track captures all of that with a nice commercial production and an emotive vocal delivery that keeps the single alive and moving forward. Sometimes you are are better off by yourself. ”
“August Twelfth comes in with attitude and verve and while it takes just a bit for the flow to truly take off, ‘Don’t Know’ is a track that builds and progresses to hook and hold you.
Toeing a line between Hip-Hop, and more of a R&B feel, the track feels alive in its rebellious attitude.”
“Make no mistake, the world is jacked up. Moncrieff knows it too, and gives us an energetic take on the state of affairs.
This is a call to arms to everyone that feels angry, frustrated and alienated by the greed and bungling job of politicians the world over. The track is not preachy, but rebellions in an uplifting and entertaining way that hooks you in spirit and vibe.”
“The very first line hooks you in, and the build has a bit of funk in the beat to further set the hook.
’Good Good’ is a track that fills you with energy, the same sort of energy that comes with falling head over heels and losing the rest of the world as a result. The beat and build are alluring, and lyrically you can feel the power of the emotion. ”