Cleveland-based indie rock band Ottawa has just released the fresh, motivating tune we all need right now as we fight off feelings of helplessness and unproductivity during the Covid-19 quarantine. It’s called “Plan of Attack”, and it feels super relevant as we all struggle to establish at-home schedules and get anything done. “‘Plan of Attack’ is, to me, the most important song we’ve ever done. The message is, when you’re down to your absolute last strand of hope, just keep pushing forward, because that’s literally the only direction we have in life,” says frontman Dale DeLong. Plenty of folks are…
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Written By Kelly Holm The class of 2020 may not be able to physically walk down the aisle in their caps and gowns thanks to COVID-19, but brother act AJR’s latest single “Bang!” still conveys plenty of graduation spirit. With relatable lines about the challenges of #adulting, this catchy tune is the perfect soundtrack for ushering out something old and beginning something new. “Feel like I’m gonna puke because my taxes are due/Do my password begin with a one or a two/Been a hell of a ride but I’m thinking it’s time to grow,” frontman Jack Met sings. “So put…
Combining dark, dramatic melodies with her refreshingly candid lyricism, “Don’t Save Me” fights with the darkness that threatens to swallow Chxrlotte whole. Inspired by the jagged pop of Billie Eilish and the unconventional musical stylings of Twenty One Pilots, Chxrlotte pulls threads from these rich arrays of influences to create a colorful soundscape of her own. “It’s kind of that feeling of being so depressed that you’re not even yourself anymore” Chxrlotte explains. “I used the analogy of it feeling almost like a demon had possessed me in the song to try and capture that. It’s about being in a…
Passport Louis released his highly anticipated EP Lambo Louis through Global Group Entertainment. LAMBO LOUIS is a 4 pack comprised of “4 singles” as Passport describes them. It’s been over a year and a half since Passport released “Hop A Flight,” a single that took the eastern European market by storm expanding his already global presence. Each track on LAMBO LOUIS has a vibe all its own. Passport’s goal, as always was to create something that could be played internationally by anyone who enjoys good music. From the soul sample on “3 Quarters” to the heavy 808’s on “Auto pilot”,…
South East London’s Laolu creates music which is intrinsically human at its core, returning with her late night groove “Indulge”. It’s smooth and sensual, showcasing her rich vocal prowess. Born to Nigerian parents, Laolu began writing her own music after graduating in Commercial Music Performance, using her craft as a form of spiritual healing. “Indulge” is filled with stuttering drum patterns and silky smooth vocals, articulating lust and desire with refreshing honesty. “It’s about having a relationship with someone that is almost forbidden. You know the person is no good but you are craving them because of how they make…