“Rgm Bugsy is a back and forth flow with an intriguing up and down rhythm and give and take vibe to the lyrical punches. The groove hooks, and the writing is sharp and lands thanks to a steady, but well-timed cadence. There is a good bit going on and it might take a few listens, but the track is interesting from the first go and only improves with familiarity.”
“We have all shed some blood, at least metaphorically, in the name of love. Connor Kauffman has tapped that emotional vein on this passionate track that has a hint of 90s Rock along with a contemporary Pop Punk vibe at times.
’Bleed’ offers a catchy hook and a lyrical progression that is easy to dial in on and sing along with. Straightforward Rock that speaks to the heart.”
“Written immediately after a trip to Ireland, ‘St. Stephen’s Green’ is a Punk Pop track with a nice bit of reflective emotion pushing it forward. We all get in our own way from time to time and let our emotions color the world around us. this can spoil our own joy as well as our relationships and just recognizing that fact can be all we need to find solid ground once again. This track just might help, as with a lot of great art, it simple resonates in a way that lets us know we are not alone in our thoughts feelings, and anxieties. ”
“Delivering her vocal with Punk laced Pop sound, hanna ögonsten captures the emotional energy of the writing very well. Hailing from Sweden, the artist has a powerful and emotive delivery that keeps the listener leaning in for the duration, but don’t sleep on the songwriting as lyrically the track packs a punch as well. ”
“Elon Musk is inspirational when it comes to laying a foundation and speaking on things that make sense. DDG and Gunna’s new collaboration “ Elon Musk” is about how to stand out and set your own path. You invest in yourself and the things that matter to you. There is so much money out there.”
“Inspired the unfinished TV of the same title, ‘Last Man on Earth’ is a wryly sharp track about the end of times and the few people that remain left behind. The imagery of the video is as entertaining as the actual song.
Anna Bates is a talented songwriter and here she delivers an emotive track that comes with humor and emotion — a rare combination to get right. The track has a folksy vibe at times, and feels light and airy, but lyrically the song covers a realm of emotions.”
“There is an inherent sadness to this track but given that Jackson Guthy is singing about the waning days days of a relationship that is almost a given. ‘Like I Did’ is a last ditch question to a lover in a final effort to get back to the former happiness and euphoria the couple once felt.
Delivered with an emotive rasp and a building piano melody the track feels timeless in both its sound, and emotions. ”
“J. Lately delivers an uplifting and soulful Hip Hop track with ‘Pictures.’ The steady cadence pushes the track forward over the top of a tranquil groove and rhythm. The track is a vibe that is easy to settle in on and ride out. Lyrically, the track is one that takes a few listens to truly catch all the nuance and emotion. ”
“This track from Jeff Tunes reminds me a bit of Uncle Cracker. ‘Rooftop’ is one of those tranquil jams that feels perfect for summer. Light and airy the tune sweeps you up and in and is almost impossible not to sing along with by the second chorus. A smooth groove that carries you along and puts a bit of spring in your step. ”
“Sahara Beck delivers a haunting yet tender set of vocals on this track. ‘Stillness’ is sort of the calm before the storm with fear and anxiety looming on the horizon, the track’s lyrics and vocal style bring out the rising dread you feel when you realize the world is about to tip and become less stable. Deliver in nuanced fashion, the impact is all the stronger. ”
“Mykel is done wasting time in a dead-end relationship and issues a last-chance ultimatum in her new single ‘Maybe.’ A stripped-down, R&B ballad in the same vein as ‘Resentment’ by Beyoncé, ‘Maybe’ features bluesy guitar and Mykel’s confident, wide-ranging vocals, with a message of empowerment that will resonate with anyone who’s tired of dealing with an emotionally unavailable partner.
The track comes with a smooth groove and build and those sultry vocals that make it clear the one that pissed her off is surely going to regret it somewhere down the road.”
“This track is all about energy, and this is one ‘Highway’ that flows freely with no chance of a snarl to slow you down. Some songs are made to play while you hit the road, and this is one of them. Add the track to your driving playlist and head out where the air can blow through your hair and the sun will warm your face. You will be singing along to the chorus before you reach cruising speed.”
“Becky Hill is a phenomenal talent, and her latest single ‘Run’ is another triumph for this talent Brit. Teaming up with Swedish group Galantis, this big bold offering is an epic conversation about how we run from love after being hurt a few times. The uplifting nature of the melody and build lends the track an almost motivational quality and serves as a reminder to us all that there is power in the vulnerability of keeping our hearts open to the idea of love. ”
“LA duo Limón Limón offers up this intriguing bop about the ‘Weird Vibes’ of our times. History has definitely taken an odd turn and this track captures the sentiments of most of us as we try to navigate our way through the mud and muck. A steady beat and tight vocals keep the track running straight and the strong writing brings home the points as well as the emotions of the track. ”
“So many times we are told to have faith ... things will work out. Truth is that isn’t always the case and yet we keep ;-lugging along through life putting one foot in front of the other. ‘Won’t Stop Yet’ is an anthem of sorts honoring that stubbornness while admitting the effort might not be rewarded the way we want or expect.
The vocal tone is folksy while the arrangement is a energetic and uplifting. The track feels like a celebration of this imperfect thing we call life. ”
“Unreliable narrators are tough to pull off in literature and even more song in song form but the Attics do exactly that with ‘Comic Sans.’ Channeling the voice of their braggadocios and self-described dishonest grandfather, the band has a Tom Petty kind of vibe as it unfolds the wisdom of a misguided man. This unique perspective lends the song a uniqueness that carries the listener along wondering what to expect.”
“Going out of your way to avoid running into that person that broke your heart or hurt you in some other way is something we have all done, and Kelaska expresses those emotions with heartfelt clarity on the track, ‘Long Way Home.’
A Pop track that is comparable to emotion of a Taylor Swift song, the lyrics tell a story but he vocal performance makes you truly feel it.”
“Peaceful James captures a nice blend of Funk, Rock and Roll, and energy with the track ‘Love Like Vegas’ This is the genre bending kind of sound that you’d expect from The Black Keys or Jack White and the energy is as palpable as your heartbeat. For all its sinful brand of fun Vegas is a hard place to walk away from as a winner and love can feel that same way way at times. This track brings that point to musical life very well. ”
“This time Alexander Popov and Paul Oakenfold come with a slow build and emotional track that builds into an energized dance number that is hard for your body and mind to refuse. More tranquil than you might expect from the pair, ‘Love You Back’ is a definite vibe of love and dance that compels the listener to surrender to the moment just as we all have to do when love becomes inevitable. ”
“A heartfelt songwriter’s ode to losing tough with those you once cared about. The song has a melancholy feel but is genuine in its writing and delivery. The slow burn of it feels much like the way our more vulnerable emotions materialize and slowly take over our thoughts in the quiet times of reflection. ”