“Everywhere that you will go, I will go, we will go. Everywhere that you will go, we will go together. Everything that you will see, we will see, I will see. Everything that you will see, we will see together.” The opening lines to AV Super Sunshine’s latest single tear onto the …
Read More »Single Review: “Masterpiece” by C-Nice (feat. Jae Santana)
Good hip-hop starts with linguistics, and in his new single “Masterpiece,” C-Nice steps up his poetic game alongside Jae Santana for one of his more intricate works thus far. Although the narrative is straightforward and unburdened by the filler lyrics other hip-hop tracks are known to sport these days, “Masterpiece” …
Read More »Single Review: Santa Sallet “Ghost – Freestyle”
Ominous in presentation and presence alone, the beat is Santa Sallet’s ultimate agent of moodiness in the new single “Ghost – Freestyle,” and inarguably establishes this track as a potential game-changer right from the jump. Instead of creating a groove that circles him like a shark preparing to zero in …
Read More »Single Review: Eagle Johnson “One Sun”
If it’s possible to be both uplifting and cerebral in a single without coming off totally psychedelic in style, Eagle Johnson has figured it out for “One Sun,” one of the star tracks in his new solo album The Last Gun. Although accompanied by nine other songs that speak volumes about …
Read More »Album Review: CLOUDLAND “Where We Meet”
I think it’s pretty much the consensus that lax attitudes are not what alternative rock needs at this critical juncture in its history, and from the looks of their debut album Where We Meet, CLOUDLAND agree. From the gentle, pastoral opener “Sunday Afternoon” to the electricity-drenched picking of “Perfect Timing,” Where We …
Read More »Single Review: RockLee, Mel Pacifico and Uness “It’s a Feeling”
Collaborations have been a strong source of excitement among indie R&B fans this year, and taking a look at the new single “It’s a Feeling” from RockLee, Mel Pacifico and Uness should give you a pretty good idea why. For those who aren’t already in the know, RockLee is an …
Read More »Single Review: Larry Jay “Heaven”
“Five chords and the truth” is the motto that Larry Jay lives by when it comes to his music. And with his latest single ‘Heaven’, he delivers on that mantra (out on July 20th). A gorgeous track that cherry-picks the laidback, finger-picking style of country pop as well as the …
Read More »Single Review: Dom Colizzi “Demons”
“Demons” is the latest single from Nashville based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Dom Colizzi. The track, “Demons”, is one that is close to the artist’s heart, and it’s one that Dom hopes will leave a lasting impact on others. “Demons” is a personal story from the artist’s childhood experience …
Read More »Single Review: Izzie’s Caravan “I Ain’t Got No Home”
Izzie’s Caravan have a pedigree for fierce rock music, which makes their new single “I Ain’t Got No Home” something that sticks out in their discography. Unlike their usual fast paced, banging rock tracks, “I Ain’t Got No Home” is a slow and sentimental single. It still features the hallmarks …
Read More »Single Review: Leo Sawikin “Row Me Away”
“Row Me Away” will strike a nerve for many listeners. Leo Sawikin’s title song from his first solo album is one of the best songs about yearning itself I’ve heard in a long time. Sawikin dramatizes his desires with a deft hand in every aspect of songcraft; the spotless arrangement, …
Read More »Album Review: BOI. “Coron O Chwinc”
Coron O Chwinc is the debut album by Wales based group, BOI. They are a 5 piece act, who are devoted to representing their culture and their region with uncompromising authenticity. There is not a single word of English, uttered in their lyrics, and their song titles, are going to …
Read More »Single Review: Riku “The Regret Was Left Behind”
Arena-filling lead vocals and mellow sound that struck you instantly..what else do you really need to ignite an alternative rock vibe? If you’re an artist like Riku, the answer is nothing – and he proves as much in his simple yet sonically intense new single “The Regret Was Left Behind.” …
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