Review by Jamie Glenn Eva Rose returns with the release of her second single “Walk By,” an upbeat anthem cry for space from a situation. With a balance of layered vocals throughout the track, the song is emotionally strong, but not overpowering. The instrumentation in this track is motivated by electric heavy hitting sounds that really showcase the power of Eva’s vocal abilities. The electric guitar driven sound is nothing new for Eva though, her first single released earlier this year “Never Know That” packed the same punch for listeners with its clean cord loop and full band backdrop woven…
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Written by Emily Smith Break-up songs, when done right, are some of the clearest representations of the most vulnerable and emotional side of an artist. The lyrics are more personal and the sound is slower and sadder; it’s something that anyone who’s had a broken heart can immediately connect with. Some musicians use every bit of their performance and sound to convey their distress. On her latest single “Warning,” pop singer-songwriter Gina Brooklyn does just that, giving a memorable, heart-wrenching performance. The instrumentation in the song lends a lot to the overall emotion of the song. First, the track opens…
Written by Emily Smith Most people have had a moment in their lives when they don’t know the direction they want to take or what to do with themselves or even how they’re going to achieve what they want. That period in life comes with a lot of exploration and hard work, and at the same time, frustration and desperation; Be it paying the bills and affording the basics. In his latest single “Moment of Clarity,” hip-hop artist Makhuli takes on this moment in life from the perspective of a musician who’s trying to make it big, while also trying…
It is only a matter of time before Alec Chambers becomes a pop standard. Emerging from the world of bedroom cover songs, the small-town Connecticut singer, songwriter and social media sensation Alec Chambers has been making waves in the pop music scene. Notable for playing every instrument and providing vocals on each song he records, Chambers blurs the boundary between pop and rnb while throwing in glances of house influences. His debut EP has drawn plaudits and offers of collaboration from an extraordinary line-up of musical luminaries while crossing new boundaries of pop – he has worked with the likes…
Zimbabwean artist, musician and poet Shungudzo (aka Shun) has delivered a spellbinding new single out on all platforms worldwide today, titled “Paper.” Listen HERE. “Paper” is about seeking money to find happiness only to realize that, often, it means losing happiness — and maybe even losing oneself — in the process. It is inspired by my family’s immigration to ‘the promised land,’ and the realization that the promised land is more notorious for breaking promises than it is for keeping them.” Explains the Stanford University engineering major whose family migrated from Zimbabwe to America when Shun was a child. “When I was five, I…