“What begins with haunting sweet vocals, morphs into an energetic promise to herself that resonates well with anyone who has ever taken a leap of faith.
The first few verses have a decidedly singer/songwriter vibe and the latter half brings more of a pop sound, but the continuity of the song is never in question.”
“With just enough gravel to his vocals, Philippe Bronchtein delivers a heartfelt song about the long perilous road that is life — which for most of us holds far more gravel than his voice.
The emotion is real and true and the guitar melody played to perfection.”
“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. ”
“Reminding me a bit of John Mellencamp, Jonny Morgan delivers ‘Your Touch’ amid classic guitar riffs to give the world a song of love and longing.
Want to send your desire a love song that isn’t too mushy when they are away? This is the track for you.”
“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.”
“A little soul, a little funk, old school rock vocals, and a set of lyrics that speak a truth.
We have all searched for that pot of gold, but ‘There Ain’t No Fountain.’ There is however, good music to get us all by, and this single — is good music.”
“I hear many musical influences here, Elle King, Amy Winehouse, Adele ... but TAELA stands out as a talent no matter which influence seeps in at the the moment.
’Bang’ has that commercial sound that often finds audiences across multi genres and demographics. I can see this one becoming a track played loud and proud in many, many places this summer.”
“Folk Yeah!
A sprinkle of Prine, a dash of Dylan, a hint of Guthrie ... the final recipe is damn sure satisfying, but the flavors of the past are evident in every bite. Sit down and savor this one and welcome Dante Mazzetti to your ears.”
“Parts of the vocals reminded me of Elton John while other parts show influence from songwriters like Tom Waits. Then there is the 70s influenced melody that at times made me think of the Eagles. What I am saying is there are a lot of good musical influences that have came together to make Ben Lorentzen a talented artist full of surprises .... vocally, musically, and lyrically.”
All Knives Out by "SONGS & WHISPERS", released 05 July 2019 I was talking to God I was talking to God I was whispering the word And heard the saddest of songs I was talking to the walls I was talking to the floor And then a shiver through the ages found a pathway to my door: "Say, will this day be the day, say...."
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“If you want the almost pop but almost not sound coming to your speakers then Lovin’ Out Loud is the balance you are seeking. Armen Paul delivers relaxing vocals over serious waves. ”
“‘Feel Again’ balances a beautifully emotional performance with a heart rending piano melody to instill the emotion of a heart ache in the listener.
Songwriting done right for those who want to feel genuine sensations we have all experienced out of life. ”
“Faultlines brings us a folk/pop fusion complete with meticulous harmonies and a nice, even melody proving that Heartfire > Heartburn.
Seriously, I can’t wait to hear more from this LA Folk trio as talent abounds vocally, musically, and in the songwriting.”
“This one instantly made conjured thoughts of Kenny Rogers, but I hear many musical influences behind this well-written emotional ballad.
We have all played that game of what if, and this single puts us there in that place of wondering what might have been.
Genre wise this one straddles the line between old school country and contemporary folk, but a good song knows no genre. And this is a good song.”
“A tear falls down my eye as I continue to listen and type this. Relationships are hard and it takes alot to love someone. Through the good times and the bad times you may not always like your significant other but you will always love them. This is the message Caly gives in her new single, Hate U Sometimes.”
“On the surface this is a catchy pop-tune meant to entertain, but beyond that, the lyrics speak to a true problem in this world. And this combination makes this an important song for people to hear.
Entertaining and educating without relying on dark emotion or melodrama is the perfect way to express a message and truly say ... It’s okay to not ‘Be Okay.’”
“Retro love song that fulfilled my lifelong desire to know what a Gwen Stefani hit would have sounded like in the 80s.
Okay, so maybe I never actually pondered what such a single would have been like, but Thanks to Kerri Meadows I don’t have to.
Nice alluring vocals. The kind of song lovers dedicate to each other no matter the decade.”
“A touching song, written after talking with a friend involved in an abusive relationship. Cap Carter’s raw, aching vocals bear out the emotion amid a backdrop of a simple guitar dominated melody. Real, true, and honest in both the songwriting and the performance!”
“The steady driving melody lays the groundwork for a calm relaxing float on this ‘Sleeping Sea.’
Kane Miller again taps into the waters of the human emotion with a subtle beauty that makes him a pleasure to listen to over and over again.”
“A tender ode to love.
Love is often a songwriter’s vein of gold to mine through the ups and downs. This single brings out the emotions of both sides.”
“Its summer time and as most of us are escaping the heat; Lee Brown delivers one of thr hottest summer bop songs this year. This track is infectious and its retro switch up around the 2:30 mark makes it even doper.”