Elicit Magazine

Smith Launches North American Tour On June 18 In Support Of His Chart-Topping Album, The Thrill Of It All Today, Sam Smith premieres the video for his new single, “Pray feat. Logic.”  The video was directed by Joe Connor and filmed at Italy’s famed Villa Erba, a 19th century villa near Lake Como. Watch it HERE. Smith and his longtime friend and collaborator Jimmy Napes partnered with legendary producer Timbaland to record “Pray” for his sophomore album, The Thrill Of It All out now on Capitol Records. The soulful slow-jam demonstrates Smith’s delicate yet powerful vocals as he traverses a huge range backed by a choir. The new version features additional vocals from GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum Def Jam Recordings artist Logic, who transforms the track by adding…

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Review by Giovanna Citro Josie Dunne, 21-year-old singer-songwriter from Chicago, has recently released her latest single “Good Boys.” “Good Boys” begins with upbeat instrumentals of the piano, ukulele, and guitar that lure the listener into the song. Josie’s vocals are both charismatic and upbeat as she engages the listener throughout the track. The entire song offers a fun play on her vocals and instrumentals. “With my music, I always try to mesh the worlds of the Motown I grew up on and pop music that I love out now. I think with Good Boys, I wanted the track to feel…

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Review by Jamie Glenn The cold mountain vibes deep within the highs of Colorado bring us “Hot Apostles,” a crossover hardcore three piece based band. Their newest single titled “Crucify,” is the third single to be released by the band, and offers listeners with thriving-in-your-face grunge looks and gut wrenching guitar riffs. Hot Apostles came to fruition in 2011 and has been unstoppable since with multiple album releases already under their belt. With a dedicated fanbase, the latest single “Crucify” could call in a number of listeners that are eager to hear their grunge, hard-headed sound. “Hot Apostles” showcases female frontrunner…

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New York, NY – IZZ vocalist, Laura Meade’s debut full-length studio album, Remedium, is scheduled for release on May 18, 2018. Meade’s background in musical theatre helps define her unique approach as a lyricist and musician. Remedium combines Meade’s love of art rock with the emotion of musical theatre. In addition to being a vocalist for the progressive rock band IZZ, her career includes performances around the world with many different artists and on a multitude of stages. Remedium features progressive, adventurous extended tracks such as “Sunflowers at Chernobyl” and “Dragons” as well as songs with art-pop sensibilities such as…

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The City Hall bring back the pop ballad with new single “West Set” off their upcoming album Real Nice and Hurtful due out May 11th. Yielding intertwining vocals like a weapon, the harmonious duo lead the listener on an emotive journey tackling the crux of every doomed relationship. Stream “West Set” from Seattle Music Insider, and Real Nice and Hurtful will soon be available on Spotify, iTunes, Bandcamp and other digital outlets. More on The City Hall: Hailing from Bellingham, The City Hall have found their paradisiac new home in Seattle. Comprised of Luke Hogfoss (The Palisades) and Casey Dunau…

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