“Heartfelt vocals deliver this melancholy pop song about wanting to feel okay, while feeling stuck and out of place.
Acoustic guitar melodies add to the lonely vibe of this stripped down set of lyrics. Heavy on emotion, this is the kind of track that you play when you don’t want to think too much, or have your mind changed, but rather are looking for the perfect tune to match your brooding mood. ”
“Charged with a rock sound that conjures visions of the 70s and tricked-out custom vans with carpeted walls, ‘Looking For Love’ rolls out like a soundtrack for Tinder. Swipe right and give this one from Circus Electric a go, because sometimes we all get a little lonely. ”
“Call it Reggae Pop and crown Reece Lemonius the king!
’I’m Done’ rides a island groove and smooth vocals to the end of a love triangle.”
“The vocals catch your attention and draw you in, and the lyrics hold you there; not with extraordinary wordplay, but rather simply honest emotions.
Ellen Krauss delivers a genuine performance, and the true-to-life lyrics of this single make it worthy of a listen “On The Bus,” or any other place.”
“The melody is a perfect balance of danger and desire, and both elements are also brought out by the imagery of the video.
And while the vocals are not explosive or awe-inspiring, they are perfect for the mood. This is a case of the artists getting out of the way and letting the lyrics and vibe do the heavy lifting. ”
“The imagery of the video and the lyrics of this song combine to perfectly instill the emotion of this single. Theatrical and beautiful, the vocals are ideal for this type of song which feels could be the soundtrack for a crumbling love, or a divide in any type of relationship. Be it one between people, or nations. ”
“Love, lust, and affairs of the heart are complicated, no matter the genetic makeup of those involved. This is a soulful infused modern rap story about those complications delivered in a stripped down flow by My_Kayla and sung to R&B perfection by Dre Walton.
The contrast between the two voices is perfection and adds a level of intrigue to this single.”
“A fun soulful homage to the ‘Old School Jams.’
This is a party song that isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel, but it is a fun spin just the same.”
“There’s no moment greater than kicking it on a road trip with your mom. Sam Lex new visual is a candid recording of his trip with his mom aligned with a laid back track that makes a great song to play when you are cruising or walking on the beach. ”
“I have a strange attraction to this single ‘Strange Attractor.’
The accompanying video is engaging in a peculiar sort of way, and the vocal performance, laid over the top of a steady rock beat, has an old school rock vibe that conjures thoughts of the 80s.
Then there is a presence about Leeroy Stagger that hooked me and whispers to my brain ... “Pay Attention, this guy is on the verge of breaking out into another realm which makes this song feel like an archway to something even bigger.”
“Sampa is the type of entertainer that is simply hard to look away from and ‘OMG’ is a high energy track that will get you moving and singing along from the very first listen”
“Jeida Woods drops a smooth emotional account of a relationship in peril. Both the single and the video tell a story that you can truly feel.
’Selfless’ is a track that will speak to anyone that has ever felt their heart coming part little by little.”
“Powerful imagery to go along with a fantastically performed song. Songwriting with passion!
This is the kind of single that makes a statement while both entertaining and confronting.
’Angry Too’ is the fighting spirit of the #MeToo movement.”
“Smooth vocals and a fun, island-esque melody kept me listening to this one. Lyrically the track made me smile and groove along. A good one to just let loose with for some summer fun.”
“Ryan has very smooth vocals and he knows how to deliver at the very exact moment. With dripping yet detailed visuals of how sometimes love can drive you crazy”
“Steady flow and rock solid advice carry this tune.
Every line of these lyrics push this track track forward to deliver a message that needs to be heard.”
“Sometimes you need to hear a gritty rock song played the traditional way to feel the heart of what music is all about.
Headphone makes it easy to escape the manufactured world of looped beats and recycled melodies to give us ‘Ready Steady Run,’ a rock jam in every sense of the word.”
“The vocal tone here is engaging right from the start and the emotion is palpable throughout.
Evie Irie delivers a performance reminiscent of Lorde that draws the listener in deep with every note.”
“Pop, reggae, hip-hop ... Tim Schou might not ‘Beat Around The Bush,’ but he did shake a lot of trees to drop this infectious plea for love.
The video highlights a man willing to do anything for the one he loves. Both video and song are smile inducing and this song is one that grows on you with each listen.”
“In the spirit of a many other great storyteller songs, ‘L.A.’ makes us care about Elle as a character. Through great songwriting and an empathetic and stirring performance, we take a journey with Elle knowing full well there is no happy ending waiting. But we do it because life doesn’t always come with the fairy-tale ending and this single feels like life.
The melody matches the emotions perfectly throughout, and this is one of those sad songs that somehow leaves us feeling hopeful because of its ability to tap into a part of ourselves. Such music and writing helps us realize we are not alone in our thoughts, fears, and emotions. ”