Review by Jamie Glenn Hailing from Las Cruces, New Mexico, Parker Layton has just released his debut single, “Keep In Touch,” a smooth electronic/ synthpop single that questions the changes of love. The single sounds like the perfect song to groove to with the windows down and the sound up. “Keep In Touch” carries a simplistic lyrical presence, but when matched with the catchy electronic pop beat threaded throughout, this is bound to be a bop this summer. Parker has debuted this first single at a perfect time and may even remind most listeners of One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan.…
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Review by Giovanna Citro Ben Haenow has released his new single “Falling Down” and brings a narrative of finding the light at the end of the tunnel during a time full of hopelessness. The song begins with the guitar that quickly leads the listener in. The upbeat instrumentals keep the listener engaged and force them to feel the lyrics. His incredible vocals give a sense of passion and sincerity. Despite the deeper lyrics, the instrumentals shine with positivity. The lyrics are the highlight of the song, as Ben takes the listener on a journey of reflection by using the weather…
Review by Giovanna Citro Today, we are happy to premiere the latest single ‘Turn It On’ from Bad Business, a “yacht band” from New York, led by singer Alex Van. The track brings back a retro, 80s-like sound that will capture the attention of any listener. “Turn It On” begins with a smooth sound of the guitar which flows into a soft rock melody that lures the listener in before plunging into the heart of the song. The overall mood of the song is upbeat, yet relaxing and mellow which sets the chill vibe of the track. The harmonics are…
Review by Emily Smith Dealing with themes of heartache and relationships, all enveloped in a shower of rich guitar work, the latest EP from singer-songwriter Luke Wilmoth We’re the Lucky Ones After All is a sincere and likable project. One of the EP’s strengths lies within the virtuosity of the guitar work. Many songs on here immediately take hold of the listener by enticing them with incredibly lush and melodic guitars in the beginning. The song “San Pellegrino,” for instance, begins with a melodic riff that sounds fairly cheerful. The sound of this riff contrasts with the unhappy meaning of…
Hip-hop as we know it is constantly changing and our next featured artist Cal Combs is a testament to the shift. Our understanding of the genre of hip-hop correlates directly with the values we characterize it by. Throughout history, if you were to look into the context of any hip-hop song, you’ll begin to notice the number of similarities and patterns between artists. But, this is where Cal Combs stands out from the rest. His approach to hip-hop defies a lot of previous notions about the genre and provides a breath of fresh air for listeners who have yet to…