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On the back of a heavenly melody sent straight from the divine, Denise Marsa unleashes a subtle vocal that will harmonize with anything and everything that it comes in contact with in her new single “Sanctuary.” Slowly, percussion enters the mix, and soon after, a melody’s gentle chime; we feel …

Few indie players in the Bavarian scene are blowing up the way ViennaCC is right now, and in his new single “When the Cats Come Out,” the critically acclaimed singer and singer channels another dimension a lot of observers had yet to note about his profile. With a comedic edge …

Taking a little something from the broad tonal concepts in dancehall, surreal folk, and a whole lot of rhythm from contemporary reggae schools, Rocky Dawuni’s sound is its own beast without question, but it’s hardly an inaccessible beast in “Shade Tree.” Instead of coming into this latest release as hard …

Sparkling strings cut through the speakers with no resistance, and out of the darkness emerges a bold vocal that starts to harmonize with them. The tempo is slow and pendulous, but the energy is urgent, almost to the point of feeling a little rushed. There’s a passion in our lead …

The alternative side of hip-hop is having an incredible year, and independent rappers like Caribbean crossover reggae artist Lan Lawd are the reason why. In Lan Lawd’s new single with Nicko Rebel “So Good,” he sets his sound apart from everyone else in the contemporary international underground by incorporating elements …

Within the tight grasp of an angry bassline, The Real Meladee’s voice fiercely penetrates the pristine instrumental backdrop of her new single “Rocket Man,” a track that is quickly becoming one of the most discussed among Miami-based releases this season. Meladee will stop at nothing in her quest to make …

Strands of a wild beat are already darting in and out of focus around the time we get into the guts of the new single “Whole 9.” An ice-cold vocal delivering chill-inducing verses cuts into the ridges between this aforementioned groove and, truth be told, it never stood a chance …

Within the tight grasp of an angry bassline, The Real Meladee’s voice fiercely penetrates the pristine instrumental backdrop of her new single “Rocket Man,” a track that is quickly becoming one of the most discussed among Miami-based releases this season. Meladee will stop at nothing in her quest to make …

“Trouble,” the new single from Black Rock Candy, opens up with a lot of volume, but don’t worry about it hitting a wall anytime soon. We enter a thick black vortex containing raw fragments of melody being pieced together in real-time. The guitar finds the rhythm of the drums through …

For centuries musicians have tried to capture that incredible feeling of being focused on nothing more than their craft, and indie rapper Neha contributes her interpretation of what it means to find that vibe in her new single “Retail Therapy.” Utilizing her signature melodic flow, she dispenses pure poetry over …

Superbly melodic and warm enough to make even the chilliest of October days just a little sunnier through the majesty of its sound, The Wheel’s new single and music video “Coyote Mask” definitely makes brilliant use of its signature vocal harmony. As central to the narrative as any of the …

In the tapestry of Christmas classics, “O Holy Night” stands as a timeless hymn, capturing the solemnity and reverence of the holiday season. Dariann Leigh, in her cover of this cherished carol, not only showcases her vocal prowess but also delivers a heartfelt reminder of the true reason for the …