I love albums like this. It’s got a pop sound, but an authentic vibe. Sunset Salore is an artist, and with this EP, she is demonstrating a level of comfort and confidence that radiates the soul of a musician unrestrained and unhampered by indecision or hesitation. Don’t believe me? Check out the last track, Don’t […]
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When this song started, the thing that stuck out to me was how clean it sounded. The instrumentals, especially the guitars, are super tight, and the vocals are well controlled and in tune. That’s not always the case with this kind of music. It’s got a punk vibe and spirit. I’m in a punk band,
Listening to this new single, Running Out of Time, it’s obvious Nyki Lindsay King has gone through a lot. What I think is admirable about this song, and about Nyki, is his decision to use his art to not only express himself, but also to use his lyrical prowess and musicianship to deliver a call
Scott Waldman is the lead singer for Lido Beach, an LA based band that originated in New York. In this song, I Never Pulled Your Trigger, he showcases his unique vocal approach and storytelling prowess, supported by two well strummed acoustic guitars. The charm of this song isn’t necessarily in the quality of the singing,
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First, I listened to this song on my computer speakers. Then, I listened to this song on my DT 990 Pro Headphones. And I’m really glad I did. Obviously it sounded better. But this was orders of magnitude better. My initial impression was completely off base. I almost faulted the artists for some of the
Look. Guitars are cool. Blues is cool. For You Brother is cool. Really cool. Not the outsider cool of Velvet Underground. Nor the modern cool of Lil Yachty. It’s the old-school, in your face, main street, you don’t rock as hard as we do cool of a time now gone by. Empty alleys. Sun-glasses. Neon
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Healing Hearts by RISE is pure. It’s a pure song with a pure spirit. It connects our spirituality in friendship with the natural instinct of compassion. It sounds like a pink sunset over a coastal shore. Rain falling on the sidewalk. Pain washing away. It’s a reminder that we’re not alone. That not only are
Fierce is an interesting word. It conveys power and sincerity, but it also a lack of restraint. Yet, it is still the word that comes to mind while listening to Jessie Ric’s debut single, Slow Control. With this release, Jessie Ric, a 24-year-old indie artist from Baguio City, Philippines, proves to be unafraid to unleash
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