Photo Credit: Jim Trocchio Written by Kelly Holm If you’re looking for a dance/electro-pop vibe that’s truly out of this world, Nashville-based artist Adara is worth looking into. Her tunes are reminiscent of Cyndi Lauper, her biggest inspiration, and her galactic aesthetic has a unique twist, one that pervades everything she does. “I’m putting this out into the Universe now!” she writes when visualizing her ideal collaborative album, which would, of course, feature Lauper, as well as other greats like Elton John and U2. “Some of the best art has been created by long-time collaborators,” she said. Developing her persona…
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Written by Hero Magnus I’ve been waiting for a new wise and jazzy love ballad, the kind of song that you listen to while your eyes dilate for someone you love. Danielle Juhre’s latest track, “Take it Slow,” is one of those songs and is like a little candle fire in a dark room. Juhre’s piano-based style reminds me of Norah Jones, one of my absolute favorite musicians. As in much of Jones’ work, Juhre mixes jazz and pop ballads in “Take it Slow,” a song as slow-burning as its title and the instrumental composition is lovely. Throughout the track,…
Written by Ashley Friedman Since relocating from Ohio to LA, knockout trio, Saticöy, has been nothing short of unstoppable with their rhythm and rhymes. Today, they follow through with that trend in their latest single, “Read Receipts,” a song about recognizing, learning from & not putting up with any bullshit. Their sound is a mix between the Jonas Brothers and Gym Class Heroes; They’ve got that boy band vibe, with a touch of badass. Like their last single, “Nice To Know,” released earlier this year, “Read Receipts” dives deep into a past event that has made an impact on the…
This month, former Pajama People lead singer Linda Gardens steps into the present moment with Real Time, an EP that “expands on Gardens’ atmospheric synth-laden sound and striking vocals” [Obscure Sound]. Over the course of five haunting tracks, Linda affirms the lessons of her unique journey while exorcising the demons of her past. Co-produced with 5th Planet, this EP blends influences of dream pop, psychedelic rock, and modern electronica. Real Time features Linda’s recent single Tubular Steel, which premiered on Left Bank Magazine in May. LISTEN TO “REAL TIME” WATCH “TUBULAR STEEL”
Anthony LaMarca of The Building (also known for his role as guitarist in The War On Drugs) shares wonderful track, “All Things New,” available now on all DSPs and streaming services; an equally potent companion video is streaming now via The Building’s official YouTube channel HERE. “All Things New” heralds The Building’s remarkable latest album, PETRA, due Friday, October 11 via Concord Records; pre-orders are available HERE. LaMarca spoke with Jeff Niesel of Cleveland Scene about PETRA HERE. “I wrote “All Things New” a few years ago around the time I was going through the most intense part of my treatment A lot of it is me expressing my…