With a swinging groove as her primarily weapon, Paris Bennett doesn’t announce her disdain for underwhelming, self-pitying pop music through the lyrics of her new single “Opposites Attract” – she flat-out goes to war with the mainstream model by tossing one of the most potent rhythms of her career thus …
Read More »Get “Drunk On Dreams” With Singer Songwriter Larry Jay
Country-pop singer-songwriter Larry Jay has released his new single, “Drunk On Dreams.” His next, “Wow,” features Team Blake member Caeland Gardner on vocals. It’s been said that country-pop singer-songwriter Larry Jay’s songs are “Five chords and the truth.” The New York native, now residing in California, injects that truth with …
Read More »Single Reviews: Sonarpilot “CodeX” and “Imperium”
Presenting the audience with what feels like an advanced artistic course on the physics of everything from a melody to the beat behind it through visuals that stoke a reaction from anyone who comes in contact with them, Sonarpilot doesn’t beat around the bush when it comes to giving us …
Read More »Single Review: Nocturnal Animals “LHW”
Grinding out a bassline as grungy as it is reminiscent of a noise-laden American punk underground still not properly recognized for its importance nearly thirty-five years after its advent, we find the opening bars of Nocturnal Animals’ “LHW” ready to smother just about anyone who comes in contact with them …
Read More »Single Review: Jonathan Lykes “I Love Being Black”
There’s a serving of pain within the weighted vocal we find in Jonathan Lykes’ “I Love Being Black” that is skewed with happiness, optimism and a celebration of identity, and it’s this combination of feelings that makes the new single and music video out this fall one of the most …
Read More »Hollis Jordan Steps Out Of Family’s Shadow With “Runaway”
Hollis Jordan has released “Runaway.” Hollis is 2nd cousin to Def Jam Recording artist, Bo$$ and 6th cousin to legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong. It’s often said by musicians that “music is in my blood.” In the case of Detroit R&B/Pop singer/producer Hollis Jordan, nothing could be more accurate. Jordan …
Read More »Single Review: Shayne Cook “Matters Of The Heart”
The countdown is on for Shayne Cook’s new album Epiphonetics! The Australian singer-songwriter gave fans their first glimpse into the album with “Matters of the Heart,” a beautiful and heartfelt acoustic ballad. The song features Cook’s signature rasp alongside flawless acoustic guitar work and a cameo from Prague’s Symphony Orchestra. …
Read More »HeIsTheArtist Returns To His “Roots” With Fleetwood Mac Cover
On October 12th, the iTunes chart-topping Christian Jazz/Neosoul singer-songwriter from New York City is releasing his cover of “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. The track is from his November 27th EP release, “Roots.” Best known as an enigmatic Christian neo-soul/jazz/r&b singer-songwriter and performer, HeIsTheArtist is releasing the first single from his forthcoming AMERICANA/ROOTS/AAA …
Read More »Single Review: 308 Ghost Train “Love You More”
308 Ghost Train has written an instant-classic love song with “Love You More.” Every great band needs at least one truly great love song in their catalogue and 308 Ghost Train officially has theirs. Featuring the soulful vocals of singer and frontman, Anthony “Train” Caruso and a beautiful performance from …
Read More »Izzie’s Caravan Releases 2nd Single From “Blow The Lid”
Izzie’s Caravan have released “Stick It To Ya,” the second single from their new album, “Blow The Lid.” It is the second of 10 singles over the next 10 months. “Izzie’s Caravan refuses to apply their foot to the brakes…and there is no chance they are slowing down anytime soon!” …
Read More »Ruffling Feathers: Exclusive Interview With Longtime Neil Young Guitarist And Sugarcane Jane Member Anthony Crawford
They say there are two things that should never be discussed with friends and family: Politics and Religion. That advice goes right out the window on the latest album release from husband and wife duo, Sugarcane Jane. “Ruffled Feathers: Songs In The Key of Me” is the 10th album from Anthony …
Read More »“King Of Ghetto Rock” Calls Out Rock Stars In Latest Single
Billy Ray Rock mentions rock music’s biggest names in “I’m Bringing Rock Back.” It’s the follow up to his #2 iTunes South Africa hit, “Get The Funk.” “With its undeniably infectious funk-rock hooks and quotable lyrics, it’s a high possibility that Billy Ray Rock really is ‘bringing rock back’ with …
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