“Mathias Julin drops this declaration of sorts,a nd does so with spectacular emotion. ‘Cruel World’ is a track about finding love in the midst of the troubling times we live in and how newfound live can make things seem better even while society crumbles. The track has a definite Alex Warren vibe with rich emotional tones and soaring emotions to hold the listener to the build.”
“Alfie Sharp is all about groove and vibe and ‘Don’t Know My Name’ is a track that could fit is several genres. Soul, Roots, Americana, Blues. There are elements of them all in this arrangement and performance. With a tip of the hat to history, but both feet planted in the here and now, Alfie Sharp unfurls this smooth build that will draw comparisons to Nathaniel Rateliff and Teddy Swims.”
“Leon Helm and The Band would be proud to hear a modern roadman like Marshal Sibury. Authenticity is hard to come by but in ‘Carry the Load’ you can hear the miles behind Sidbury.
I rarely share an artist’s bio but this one is too rih not too.
Marshall Sidbury has been writing songs since he left home, in the New Mexico desert, to work as a cattle hand on the rodeo circuit. One night after the rodeo, he was stabbed by a jealous husband in an Arkansas juke joint and had a spiritual awakening.
He quit the rodeo and left the next day to play the piano in a traveling Pentecostal revival, until he was bitten multiple times by a venomous snake and could not travel to the next destination.
After he recovered, he took a job in a tobacco warehouse near Durham, North Carolina, where he lives today. Along the way, he’s picked up songs and musical styles. From Mexican border towns to the work chants he learned as a prisoner during a brief stint in a Texas penitentiary, Marshall blends them all into his own brand of American music.
Yes he does!”
“Often Rock music leans into a nostalgic vibe, at least timeless Rock does, and that is the case here with Neon Pilgrim’s, latest song, ‘Getaway.’ The Indie/Alt Rock vibe is pure and clean and right away you know what the vibe is of this track. A song that will take you back but make you feel in the here and now as well. ”
“Patrick Sampson has a unique timbre to his voice that really helps sell the emotions on a vulnerable and melancholic song such as ‘Teal.’
The soft build is provocative because of the emotion which makes this a song to feel as much as hear. A track that expands and means more with each listen.”
“Garage Rock isn’t a term bandied about much these days but Beautiful Dudes are turning back the clock with ‘Cherries.’ Rooted in a sound that now is most commonly called Alternative Rock, the band has achieved a sound that would have worked two decades ago as well as it does today. That is not to say they sound dated because true Rock and Roll is always timeless.”
“Chilean artist, Francisca Valenzuela has long stamped her place in the landscape of of Latin music with multiple ALtin Grammy nominations. Now poised for global stardom with evocative tracks like ‘SOS’ Valenzuela is gaining attention of audiences and with such prolific talent her music transcends language barriers.”
“Music can be healing for us all and ‘Dancing Through the Madness’ fro ALANI is the kind of track that can change how you feel and look at life. The Indie Pop track is about staying true to who you are even in the face of judgement. It is a powerful song about not succumbing to the demands of adapting so you can fit into spaces defined by others. ”
“The Replicants like to joke they make music they are passionate about but is unlikely to earn them enough to escape their mom’s basement. As a curator I am not sure how I feel about this because if they are making music like this down int he basement I hate to see them leave and get jaded by the industry. However this band is too good to stay in the shadows for long.
Straddling the line between Indie Alt Rock and Alt Pop, ‘I Remember’ is one of those songs that simply feels timeless and would fit in any era from the last three decades. ”
“Some artists have the innate ability to take a personal experience and thenw rite a song that has universal appeal. Lunkai Li took a tough fight with cancer and the feelings of emerging ont he other side into a track that could just as easily be about saying goodbye to a former lover. The best art means different things to different people and the song ‘On Life’ certainly fits that category.”
“Being happy and comfortable in your own skin isn’t an easy feat to achieve. Jag Farrah sings about this on ‘Falling from the Ceiling,’ a track specifically rooted in not feeling to need to force your way into a relationship. The confidence and self assured vibes are evident in the performance though the track still has a light carefree feel that makes it all feel uplifting.”
“Ice Meez unleashes a flow that hits hard, but don’t discount this beat and backing as it feeds the lyrics in a meaningful way by setting the tone. ‘The Other Side’ is a street anthem, a declaration of truth as lived by the artist.”
“The friend zone is an oft ridiculed place to be, but true love is often rooted in friendship. Making the leap from one to the other however is a scary endeavor and TEHYA takes on those feelings with Indie Pop glory on the track, ‘Love Overdose.’
This Canadian artist performs the song with tender vulnerability that truly brings the stellar songwriting forward for the listener. ”
“Sweetheart’s “Recipe” blends smooth melodies with an infectious rhythm that makes the track easy to vibe with. The polished production complements the artist’s vocals, creating a sound that’s both catchy and memorable. It’s a feel-good record with replay value that leaves listeners wanting more.”
“Ese $antana’s “Malandrin PT. 2” brings gritty energy with hard-hitting production and a confident delivery that commands attention. The track leans into its street-inspired sound while maintaining a relentless pace from start to finish. I also love how he makes the song bilingual. ”
“Lamont Jackson’s “Levitate” delivers an infectious blend of disco and funk with a groove that’s impossible to ignore. The vibrant instrumentation and feel-good energy make it a song that naturally gets listeners moving. With its retro-inspired sound and modern polish, “Levitate” is a fun, uplifting addition to any playlist.”
“Jah Freedom x Charles Herron’s “My Hoodie” blends the soul of ‘90s boom-bap with modern conscious rap. The track challenges the stereotypes often associated with hoodies, turning them into a symbol of identity, resilience, and self-expression. It’s a powerful reminder that appearances don’t define character.”
“Singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and queer pop visionary Zolita will unleash her album, HELL’S BELLES, on August 28th. A genre-bending concept record split into two distinct sonic worlds, the album balances the softer, more romantic spirit of BELLES with the dark, hedonistic pulse of HELL.
The title track was released last month and now we have ‘Hardcore’ which ushers inthe albums darker side. The Electro pop track is sultry and twisted in the best of ways.”
“The friend zone can be a place of deep regret and ALANI has tapped into that with her single, ‘More Than Friends.’ A track about the blurred space between romance and friendship and the unspoken emotions that can be born when you find yourself in those murky water. The song carries a tinge of sad longing and is a reminder that sometimes we just have to take that leap to get where we want to be.”
“The track comes in with a hard digital vocalizationt hat frankly doesn’t fit the track on the whole. But the song sonn finds its smooth dancehall groove and Fafiélla joined by Txnic soons seduces the listener with melodic vocal delivery. ‘Come Closer’ is a seduction that lures you in and keeps you there.”