Review by Emily Smith Love is complex. It’s not always as sunny and pleasurable as many pop songs portray it. There are often issues with communication, differing feelings, and heartache. Without sugarcoating it, this is what Nigerian hip-hop/soul/Afrobeat musician Blackmagic expresses in his latest single “No Need” as he sings the line that encapsulates the meaning of the whole song: “Not every love story is a romance.” The track begins with piano and a beat that bounces around it before being accompanied by some deep, muted vocals. These kinds of vocals appear throughout the chorus, where the singer will repeat…
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CALUM TO PERFORM “YOU ARE THE REASON” WITH LEONA LEWIS ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA ON JUNE 6TH LIVE ON ABC DEBUT ALBUM – ONLY HUMAN- OUT NOW ON CAPITOL RECORDS U.K breakout artist Calum Scott releases the new video for “What I Miss Most” today. Directed by Ozzie Pullin and filmed in the U.K., the video and song unfold as a triumphant homage to Calum’s hometown and country. Says Calum, “This song is all about nostalgia and missing ‘home,’ for me that’s Hull!” Watch the video HERE and check out Calum perform the bright and soaring track live from Abbey Road Studios HERE. Calum’s debut album, Only Human hit #1 on iTunes in over 20 countries. Tracks from the album, out now on…
Review by Giovanna Citro Tranquil Sea, a rock group from England has recently released their latest single “Home Fires.” The track begins with the bold sound of drums alongside piano and guitar. The intro is the perfect length, eagerly leading the listener into the track and anticipating them to hear the rest of the song. The instrumentals give an underpinning energy which lingers throughout the entirety of the song. The powerful vibe of the track is unique in today’s culture which gives this single a sense of individualism. The lyrics are strong and give the listener a sense of meaning.…
Review by Jamie Glenn The vibrant Alternative Indie Pop group “The Hip Abduction” from St. Petersburg, FL returns with a new upbeat reggae, alternative song “Come On Get Up” that comes after the release of 2016’s full-length island edge third studio record titled “Gold Under The Glow.” This new single with its upbeat tempo and driving force of lyrical presence offers listeners the perfect track to match the good vibes for hot summer days that await us. Uplifting lyrics like, “Come on get up / just say you might / just lift your soul / and take the flight. Come…
The Decemberists have announced a final leg of 2018 U.S tour dates for this Fall behind their inspired new album I’ll Be Your Girl, which features the #1 Triple A radio hit “Severed.” The dates run from September 12 in Baltimore to October 2 in Madison, and include stops throughout the Northeast, South, and Midwest. VIP pre-sales begin Tuesday, May 15 before the general on-sale this Friday, May 18 at 10am local time. Additional September dates will be announced shortly. See below for a full list of shows and visit decemberists.com for ticket information. The Decemberists will be touring extensively throughout 2018 with their next run of dates beginning May 22 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre…