Author: Elicit Magazine

In the wake of his headlining tour, Yoke Lore releases a new a/b single “Bravado” / “Body Parts.” The tracks highlight Yoke Lore’s vocal capabilities while providing calm nostalgia-provoking jams perfect for reflecting on 2019. Bringing Yoke Lore back to his roots, “Bravado” features a slower melody with echoing waves of banjo behind crooning lyrics that deal with Adrian Galvin’s (Yoke Lore) usual thought-provoking sentiments. “Body Parts” has a retro sound that is sure to be on repeat on your playlist. Check out the visual for “Body Parts” featuring clips from Yoke Lore’s tour here. Adrian explains the tracks stating, “‘Bravado’ is about the agreement you make with someone you love to take care of…

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Today, internationally acclaimed multi- instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird unveils HARK! via Loma Vista Recordings; LISTEN/PURCHASE HERE. A collection of holiday songs with brand new, original tracks “Alabaster” and “Night’s Falling,” the EP also features a handful of beautifully realized holiday classics including “Holy Night,”“White Christmas,” Vince Guaraldi’s epic “Skating” and more. “I’ve never had the impulse to make a holiday record until last February,” says Bird. “I found myself enjoying the Vince Guaraldi ‘Peanuts’ records and thought I’d book a few days in the studio. It was an excuse to play some classic jazz with my favorite musicians. A lot of folks have a hard time with the holidays but they serve a purpose to…

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Smooth vocalist, brilliant guitarist and all-around talent, Cobi, debuts single “Island In My Mind,” today. The single comes after a hiatus in which Cobi dealt with the passing of his father and welcomed the joy of having his first daughter.”Island In My Mind” releases Cobi’s raw emotions into the single, showcasing triumphantly uplifting lyrics and vocals. This track demonstrated the numbness and coat of armor that many put on to keep moving forward. In this encouraging anthem, Cobi relates to the masses by practicing vulnerability and meshing the light drums with somber strings from guitars. The release brings together all of Cobi’s fans but also new audiophiles that have an…

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R&B Super Nova and dynamic duo Emotional Oranges released their critically acclaimed EP The Juice Vol. II today via Avant Garden. The project comes on the heels of their sold-out tour, experiencing one of the biggest ascends of the year. Within 3 months, some of their shows have tripled in size, they’ve received over 60 million global streams to date and fans are dying to figure out the identities of A and V. While Emotional Oranges is just getting started, the demand is high and they’re proving to have dominated 2019 with their sights set on 2020, as break out stars. The Juice Vol. II is…

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Written By Kelly Holm Canadian-born and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Emily Brimlow says she doesn’t want to get caught up in comparing herself to other artists, and will blaze her own trail regardless of how others respond to it. “Don’t measure yourself based on the amount of streams you get, that’s a deadly trap,” she tells Elicit. “I want to make art. Not keep up with trends.” But, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Brimlow’s power anthem “Hope” is evocative of Lauren Daigle. Her soulful sound is influenced by some of her biggest inspirations like Stevie Wonder and Norah Jones. …

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