“Blending some Reggae vibes with an Indie Rock vibe isn’t new but I hear a lot fo bands try to pull it off an fail. ghost.wave accomplishes it with ease here creating a groove and edge at the same time that hooks and pulls the listener forward. ‘Right Behind’ is the kid of track that often starts as a cult favorite and eventually becomes a true classic to the masses.”
“Hailing from Broward County, Florida, Loss Cozz has seen his ups and downs, but through it all he continues to create music and step up to the mic. ‘Treehouse’ is a smooth groove and steady build and Cozz’s flow elevates as it builds to hold the listener to the track’s tinkling climax.”
“Coming with a Retro Soul groove, Kristopher James drops a Holiday groove for us all to enjoy.
Spike the eggnog, add a splash of cheer to the hot cocoa and grab your baby in a tight embrace. Then dance together in the kitchen in your stockinged feet while the kids sleep away dreaming of Santa.
This one is a vibe! ”
“DIN NYC reminded me of a blend of Tom Petty and Wilco. ‘Crooked Line’ rides that line of Indie Rock/ Americana and has a classic timeless ound. There is a bit of vintage Springsteen to the style as well. Simply a good classic sound with a engaging set of lyrics.
Perfectly timeless!”
“Aria Ohlsson has that kind of emotive delivery that instantly pulls in listeners. Here in her track, “Someone Else’ Ohlsson reflects on love and the her personal experiences that have shaped who she is. I did at times wish for less production and a bit more straightforward delivery to better feel the emotions, but it is a solid track as is. ”
“We are all looking for a ‘Miracle’ in some from or another. Natalie Clark’s silk smooth vocals delivers one on this uplifting track. A calm yet inspiring track this is one of those songs that cam motivate and convince you that anything truly is possible making it the perfect addition for that workout, or rise and grind type playlist. ”
“Art inspires art. That is the catalyst for this track from Book/Spirit. ‘Haunt You’ was inspired by a painting at the Philadelphia Art Museum, and yet it took ten years for the inspiration to find the right guitar riff to truly create this track rooted in a classic Indie Rock vibe.
The song is one that leaves you thinking and that you can pick up emotional nuance in over multiple listens.”
“Daniel Ellsworth’s new track, “After All’ hot me like a psychedelic Elton John. Sure, Elton had his days of altered state and had some out there songs but Ellsworth hasn’t created anything derivative here in his vibe. Was more of a feeling for me with hints of Elton John and Grateful Dead as a loose connector to the sound.
The video is also trippy by Ellsworth and his band the Great Lakes also infuse emotion and a strong sense of build in the track so besides the talent I was pulled in and took the full ride.”
“Veronica Elizabeth has vocals that allows you to feel every emotion in her delivery. “Able to Love” tells a story of an individual running from love because of the fear of commitment. She infuses RnB and Pop together to create a romantic yet chilled track.”
“Christmas down under hits a bit different, given December 25th rolls around smack in the middle of summer time. Joel Havea unfurls this smooth throwback arrangement with a bit of Christmas cheer under the sun from down Australian way.
Like a stroll along the beach, this is a smooth trip with the sand beneath your toes and the sun shining down on your shoulders.”
“CZTRM does a nice job of blending the produced side of this track with emotional and tender, heartfelt vocal delivery. The track has a Dance/Deep House vibe in the beat and overall build. The energy is light, but engaging.
Vocally, the delivery sparkles with life and just calls to the human soul. This is the kind of track that can turn your entire mood around. Uplifting without being too obvious about it.”
“FIFTY VINC and Mr. Goodbarz do a great job of blending the BoomBap roots of Hip-Hop with contemporary vibes to create a track with a solid foundation in the past, but the relevance of today needed to hook new listeners. The bars hit with precision, and that beat brings it all alive. The hook is engaging and the tone just what a track like this needs to catch fire and gain attention with those who might not be as grounded in the history of the genre.”
“Tired of the same half dozen Christmas songs you hear over and over again every year? Yeah me too, especially that ear cancer McCartney song and Mariah’s one month of continued relevance. So I am on a mission to spike the eggnog this year with some fun fresh Christmas tracks.
Joe Nacco delivers with, ‘It’s Christmas Time (Let’s Get Drunk), a fun track with a whole lot of truth for those with volatile families or simply big families that do not always see eye to eye.
Reminded me a bit of the Bloodhound Gang or Presidents of the United States of America in its fun irreverence. So here’s a toast to Joe and to all of you.
Bottoms up this Christmas! ”
“This Christmas track has a retro vibe arrangement wise, but is pure contemporary in the lyrical build.
A fun, easy to sing along track with a do-wap type vibe. There is a hint of humor in Zachary Aldana’s delivery, as well as the lyrical vibe.
’Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)’ is a holiday breakup song of not letting the past wear your down. ”
“Coming with a hard, in your face beat, $cream-Capone unfurls this sex-charged flow with attitude and verve. The writing is sharp and gets down and dirty completing the sultry edge this one offers. Add this one that to time to get down and nasty playlist. ”
“The Holidays acna be stressing for many reasons, and all those forced social interactions are certainly near the top of the list.
NEAVV is direct and clear in what many of us want in ‘All I Want For Christmas Is Me.’ The track is a tongue-in-cheek ode to being left alone and not having to meet the demands and expectations of others.”
“Flowtone unleashes a slow build on ‘Eats Me Alive,’ a vibe-heavy Indie Rock track.
If Coldplay and the Chili Peppers merged for one night, the result might sound something like this. We all have those things that eat at us from the inside out and this track not only delivers that emotion lyrically, but also in the overall tone.”
“Ever wonder what Jimmy Buffet would sound like as an Australian Pop Folk singer?
Okay, probably not, because that is a bit out there. However, that was my first thought while listening to Bree Rusev’s new track, ‘Summer Memories.’
Rusev is in no way derivative of Buffett, or even similar in style, though both are selling the same laid-back beach vibes and they do so with talent and emotion, the way few can.”
“Nothing is quite as nostalgia provoking as music. Be it the ability to instantly co jure the time and place you first heard the song, or in a more overt way such as ‘We Were Young,’ by WEZ KING. This Indie Rock vibe instantly has that feel but it also has a little twist and surprise to tie in those emotions with how you are feeling in the here and now.”
“Pierce Elliott unfurls this smooth easy groove with talent and precision. The backing is soulful and his flow over the top is just as rhythmic with the exception of a little spoken word interlude in the middle of the track. The intro was a tad long, but did build a vibe for the actual lyrical progression. Old school vibe, though the lyrics still feel right at home in today’s musical landscape.”