As we reach the midpoint of 2021, I firmly believe we start to get some of the best releases of the year. “Live Sessions” from Foolish Deep is clear evidence as such. Formed in California by front man Caspar Madaus-Bruck, the group has been cranking out some very solid singles …
Read More »Single Review: Randy Seedorff “Never Alone”
Building on the success of his previous singles, “Family Tree” and “Dream,” Randy Seedorff has released his inspiring follow-up, “Never Alone.” From Pastor Randy Seedorff’s third full-length release, Begin Again, this track builds on the connection Randy has made with his listeners, his congregation, and his followers. A pastor and …
Read More »Single Review: Larry Jay “Unscrew It”
Troubadour/Songwriter Larry Jay has done it again. Taking a simple theme of everyday life, Larry Jay has thrown metaphor and imagery at the frustrations of all the little things which are not right or fair in this world, which we feel powerless to change, and threw it all in a …
Read More »Single Review: Sarantos “911 & The Fallen”
Sarantos is something like a force of nature. He’s certainly a force for good, donating a portion of his proceeds to charity. His latest release is “911 & the Fallen,” marking the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center towers. The song takes the form of a …
Read More »Album Review: The Transonics “Tides”
A sexy rhythm and a surreal but nonetheless chaotic melody are waiting to greet anyone who comes into the fold of “Tequila” this season, but much like the other tracks in The Transonics’ new record Tides, cosmetic luster is only one side of the coin here. The Transonics find themselves amidst …
Read More »Single Review: The Ballsbreakers – “Antipodes”
Off the success of previous single “Midsummer,” Filipino quartet The Ballsbreakers subsequently permeated summertime with their follow-up, “Antipodes,” that has recently made rounds again with its accompanying music video. Both singles will be included in their upcoming album, Life in the Tundra, which is currently in the works. As “Antipodes” …
Read More »Album Review: Esglo “Poetic Trance”
Rather than forcing us to split our attention between vibrant vocals and colorful grooves in the song “My One Devotion,” Esglo amalgamates textural and tonality rather flawlessly in this prime cut off of his new album Poetic Trance, leaving us able to appreciate his sonic depth in all its larger than …
Read More »Single Review: Dici “Something’s Right”
Rapper, Dici, rarely does anything at half speed. His new release, however, might just see him discovering the brake pedal for the first time. “Something’s Right” is the current single from Dici, and the title is somewhat ultra-fitting. Starting with his previous release, “Five Rings,” Dici has shown a more cerebral approach to songwriting, …
Read More »Single Review: Brandon Blvd “Dark Rooms And Cartoons”
Lofi hip-hop has been dominant in the American underground all summer long, but in his new single “Dark Rooms and Cartoons” with Mai Ty, rapper/songwriter Brandon Blvd issues a rather unique take on the minimalist aesthetic that feels more indebted to chillwave than it does anything in contemporary trap (as …
Read More »Single Review: Travis Cole “You And Me”
Bewitching us with a mild harmony that only gets more enrapturing as we press on, “You and Me” doesn’t hide its surreal features but instead pushes them to center stage this August. Delicate and true to the artistry Travis Cole has been establishing for himself recently, “You and Me” has …
Read More »Single Review: Meghan Krauss “This Is Gonna Hurt”
In her new single “This is Gonna Hurt,” singer/songwriter Meghan Krauss isn’t utilizing sonic filler as a means of bridging the gap between artist and audience, but instead hammering home a memorable vocal harmony that could define her sound this summer. There’s not a dull second to be found in …
Read More »Single Review: ML Moseley “El Dorado”
Sleek grooves and supple basslines are one thing, but when accompanied with a gilded lead vocal like that which ML Moseley is slinging in her new single “El Dorado,” they can make a pop fan’s greatest fantasy come true. “El Dorado” isn’t necessarily about flexing – it’s got a lot …
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