“The vocals engage early on which offers an early hook before the beat and energy ramps up and infuses the need to move in your bones. Lyrically the track intrigues, moving in and out of your soul with solid emotion and a defiant spirit. A single you can sing along with while you let the music take over and and guide you to the dance floor. ”
“Giving up takes many different looks and this track is a heartbreaking example of that. With hauntingly beautiful vocals, Lauren Aquilina delivers ‘Bad People,” and ode to giving up on trying to be nice after being burnt and hurt.
The lyrics to this single slice like a rusty knife, and while the track was written after a bad personal breakup, the song has a resonance to society as a whole, because in these decisive times, it often feels like the assholes of the world are the only ones getting ahead.”
“The guitar melody captured my intrigue from the very first note, and Andrew Cushin has one of those unique vocal tones that hooks the listener just as fast.
The emotion behind the track shines, and despite the title, ‘It’s Gonna Get Better,’ you will be hard pressed to find a sound any better or richer than this. The imagery of the video fits quite well with the words and emotions.”
“Alone in a desert you will find Jakk Fynn dressed up expecting a romantic dinner but no one to have the dinner with. As Jakk circles around the dinner table it explained how one can think they are special but when left high and dry they have nothing but heartbreak.. You would then question what does the lonely do? They learn how to have solo dinners with themselves. ”
“Do you remember when movies came with soundtrack singles?
Well ‘Thinkin’ ‘Bout You is a single that would be perfect for The Photograph soundtrack. Placed in an empty room with nothing but his guitar Jake Isaac is left with his thoughts and feelings. No matter what is going on or what changes there still be that one soul on his mind. ”
“Its one thing to rock with a song based on the energy and vibe it gives but its another when its a lyric video. City the Mask brings us Blap. Which in his definition is an aggressive, in-your-face, trap, rap single. This single will having you jumping and screaming and rocking out to it. ”
“CANTRELL drops a flow here that brings a chill vibe, and lyrics dripping with truths, straight from his heart. Smooth and tranquil, the vocals are still able to deliver passion and emotion that force you to stay focused in the track. The beat and melody echo the mood, giving the entire track a calm, yet meaningful ride.
The video is straightforward with CANTRELL and a mic, but given the nature of the piece that is the only imagery needed to get the intent of this single out.”
“A solid dose of old-school Boom Bap and a traditional Hip-Hop flow are at the forefront of this track. Lyrically, the single is modern and fresh and brings a wealth of truth and intelligence.
Each voice comes with a distinct sound and all three are perfect for the words they drop on us. This is a track you can listen to for years to come, and never get tired of the beat or the lyrics. Hip-Hop done right!”
“Kiara Nelson delivers a Pop track that will no doubt be shared by many couples as they try to express their feelings via music. With a lively beat, that hints at Latin influences and a Hip-Hip vibe behind pop vocals, ‘Adore You’ is right at home among commercial tracks on the radio today.
The song brings enough energy and spirit to make it float above the competition. Lyrically, the track isn’t reinventing the wheel, but sometimes the predictable can still be a lot of fun.”
“In a deep desert you will find Stalone ‘Fading For U’. Covered in a symbolic wedding lace her movement allows you to feel the music from her perspective. She explains how she is not completely in existence. The water serves as an enrichment to live and grow again. ”
“John Hughes is gone, but his spirit is alive and well in this single from Ann Sophia. ‘Self Aware Bitch’ has that twisted high school vibe that was the trademark of the 80’s films, only this time it is created by a 16 year old actually living the material she writes.
The track is fun, but don’t let that takeaway from the musical merit of both Sophia’s performance and her songwriting.
The imagery of the video brings out the mood all the more and this track is yet but more fuel to launch the career of Anna Sophia into stardom.”
“This track delivers a contemporary R&B vibe with a decided Pop feel.
Romysa has dropped a sultry bit of sass aimed at that ex who done her wrong. The lyrics are straightforward and taunting in a sexy way. The imagery of the video accentuates this vibe with Romysa striking various alluring poses.
Both the single and the video are well-produced and engaging and the groove here is an easy one to ride with. ”
“This is in your face Rock and Roll in the style of New York Punk that hints at the past, but delivers a modern take lyrically.
The video begins calm enough, but the imagery is such that you know an explosion is forthcoming and Native Sun delivers exactly that. This collection of hard-rocking immigrants writes and sings about their experiences in what might be the biggest divide this country faces. And they do it with passion and verve.”
“The attitude here is what is so captivating. The lyrics, written from the heart, are belted out without a care in the world, and the result simply feels like an artist having fun by saying exactly what is on their mind without regard to getting every note perfect, or creating a flawless performance. This is music from the heart and it spoke to mine.
Sound wise, it feels like the Country Rock that came out of California in the 70’s,. Something in in the vein of Gram Parsons and the Flying Burrito Brothers with a modern flair.”
“Laney Lynx delivers the line “You’re hanging out with a whack crew, what does that say about you,’ with pure Pop sugar to her vocals, but the sentiment behind the track is a bit more tart on the tongue. Still you will want to take a bite and think this one over. The lyrics deliver the internal conflict we go through when we find a person we like but don’t really like their friends or in fact their world. That fear that you don’t fit in, or perhaps will fit in too well, only to get drug down into more than you bargained for. The arrangement makes the track light and airy but there are definitely some undertones to the writing that make this feel more complex. The imagery of the video adds to both elements to tie it all together. ”
“ Style and talent comes Straight Out Of France. With a unique and colorful visual that goes beyond what you see in tourist photos Dirsta Music comes in with a hook and colorful energy in her new single. She delivers an artistic flow and gives us a dope image of France.”
“There were times that these vocals reminded me of Lorde, and then there were elements that conjured thoughts of Katy Perry. Then again, the songwriting had that Taylor Swift feel. The common link here is that all of those women are extremely talented and that too is the case with Josie Dunne.
Dunne is not a simulator, but rather an innovator, and this song stands tall on its own merits. Matter of fact, the entire project shines so bright that you find yourself thinking ... The last time I heard something this good it was from a well established star. Thus the inexplicable need to draw comparisons.
Well-established or not, Josie Dunne is a star. Catch her while shooting to the top and thank me for it later when you look like the cool music explorer than you are for telling all of your friends about Josie Dunne first.”
“Grace Davies shows us the impossible with this track. “Invisible’ is about all of those wounds and traumas we can’t see. The hurts and pains lurking in our heads and hearts that are impossible to see. Nevertheless, Davies has brought them all to the surface with her emotional performance.
The imagery of the video also does a great job of putting faces to the the emotions of this well-written song. This is the kind of track that change peoples minds and also make us feel as if we are not alone in our struggles, but none of that comes with a sacrifice on the artistry of the performance. This is not a preachy kind of song but one that we can all experience. Have experienced. We just didn’t know how to put the feelings into words.”
“Afu-Ra and Mann drop a flow that hits hard in every possible way. The lyrics are razor sharp, and the message blunt. The flow cuts and dodges and weaves and is Hip-Hop at its best, from two veterans of the genre.
The track has plenty to say and it says it well.
Stand up, fight for yourself. Don’t take the system bringing you down without battling back.
These are the truths embedded as well as observation of the world we live in. ”
“Unique only works when it captivates ... and WOW did Soleima captivate me with her uniqueness of tone.
Straight out of Denmark, this artist is no one trick pony, because the songwriting is spot on clever and packed with witty emotion and meaningful turns of surprise. The vocal performance delivers the same level of intrigue and emotion, making this track one of the most uniquely talented songs I’ve heard in months.”