Author: Elicit Magazine

Chloé Caroline has big plans in 2019 with the recent release of her new single “Messy.” With its biting lyrical commentary, she touches on a range of issues from the effects of social media to the darker subject of opioid addiction. With a spoken word-esque verse delivery, the song is blunt and honest but there remains a hopeful/upbeat tone thanks to the signature guitar riff and the resolving hook. Per the title, “Messy” is about celebrating life against all of its–well, messiness. Directed and shot by up and comer Mary Omel in Chloé’s hometown of Manhattan Beach, the “Messy” video…

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Female empowerment is at the heart of Freda James’ music. From her lyrics to her live performances – which comes alive with the help of her all-female band – Freda makes it clear that women do, indeed, run the show. Today, Freda James continues to take charge with the release of her hypnotic new single “Just Like Wind.”Co-written with Chrome Sparks & Dave Weingarten, “Just Like Wind” is a song about the rush of new love, the whirlwind of change it brings, and the need to take things slow so that these important relationships don’t change with the seasons. The song, with it’s…

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She’s back with her jazzy big-band sound. The soulful Jaclyn Manfredi premieres her latest single “Look Away” on Elicit Magazine. The inspiration behind the single came to Jaclyn when she was out and about driving and saw that there was a car crash. Rather than look away, Jaclyn fell into the curiosity trap that many of us are all too familiar with. “I wanted to keep looking to see all the details and see what would happen next,” she says. It’s like when a relationship ends and either party can’t help but to think back and wonder — What if…

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Los Angeles – Film and television composer James Fabio announces the release of his debut concept album “Controllum Controller” with a portion of album proceeds to be donated to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Featuring singer Rachael McLachlan on two of the four tracks, the project is scheduled for release on June 18th, 2019. Inspired by the industrial tones and emotional melodies of both Nine Inch Nails and Tool, this album of atmospheric electronica explores darker themes and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and suicide. James’ experience writing music for crime and horror mediums is apparent through his use…

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Tallahassee Hard N B vocalist Jay Lyriq brings the truth in his latest music video, “Schedule,” released today. The singer and songwriter who got his start co-writing platinum records with childhood friend T-Pain fills a void in the R&B landscape with transparent admissions of mistakes he’s made in relationships and grown and sexy production. Those who have ever taken a relationship for granted or vice versa will relate to Jay’s “Schedule” produced by Geo Hall. In the song and video, Jay explains the actions that led to him losing his ex to another man. “The video just showcases what happens…

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