To say there’s been a lot of interest in classic rap concepts this year might be too great an understatement for a critic like myself; in all reality, the retro-rap trend has been hard to ignore on all fronts, and this is especially the case in indie circles. Rappers like …

In the new single “Reasons,” pop-rockers Scoville Unit prove once and for all that in alternative music, and any structure-dominant genre of music, sometimes the notion that less is more isn’t just a concept to consider – it’s the straight-up recipe for success. Scoville Unit doesn’t try to get into …

Less than a few minutes; that’s essentially all it takes to go from underground sensation to international superstar, and up-and-coming rappers Shaheed and DJ Supreme have a juggernaut just that size in the new single “The Art of Throwing Darts” meant to set off as much this season. “The Art …

Having sonic depth is important in every genre of music, but it’s becoming increasingly pivotal to making a mark on the swelling hip-hop underground. It’s not enough to have a sleek verse and some killer hooks anymore – you’ve got to have instrumental competency as well as creative wits that …

The revolutionary platform utilizes Artificial Intelligence to offer one-of-a-kind comprehensive music information. Their site boasts more than 3M monthly visitors. Concerty.com has launched their revolutionary music platform, giving music fans a whole new way to stay up to date on the latest news and concert information. Concerty.com is the ultimate solution …

Indie country music legend Richard Lynch is proud to release his new single, “Current Conditions” and the accompanying lyric video. With powerful lyrics and a masterfully-crafted melody, the song reflects the tumultuous ups and downs of a broken relationship, offered with Lynch’s signature emotive style. The accompanying lyric video for “Current Conditions” …

Americana singer-songwriter Pam Ross is set to release her newest single, “Two Shots of Tequila,” on June 16th (MTS Records.) The single is the follow-up to her well-received Top 20 ITunes UK Rock Song, “Falling off the Merry Go Round.” Both songs have been climbing the radio/fan-voted Independent Music Network charts. Pam …

Today, June 15th, Dutch singer-songwriter and music therapist, Harry Kappen, releases his new single “Not All Of Us Agreed”. This song is an indictment of the rapid development of new technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, and the many questions it raises for human beings. The lyrics of the song provide an avenue …

Stringz EMB has been picking up a lot of hype since his string of acclaimed releases in the last couple of years, and in his new single “Save Me,” he extends his artistic whims to a deeper level of complexity than even some of his bigger supporters were expecting. I’ve …

Hybrid genres throughout the hip-hop aesthetic have been picking up a lot of steam in the past seven years especially, and while the trend is intriguing to follow, there’s something special about an OG purist like Wellingta. Wellingta doesn’t try and front a lot of emotional lyricism in place of …

Naysayers who believe power pop isn’t capable of communicating serious musical art will have their dubious theorizing put to the test by Little Hurt’s Lovely Hours. Make no mistake, however; songwriter Colin Dieden isn’t writing high-flown flowery poetry. The lyrics for Lovely Hours’ ten cuts are gritty, sometimes profane, ribald, and …

Alright, folks, listen up! We’ve got Pamela Hopkins bringing the heat with her latest single, “I Love You Most.” This song pulls at those heartstrings and leaves you feeling all sorts of emotions. It’s a tender and heartfelt declaration of love, delivered with an intensity that will knock you off …