Written by Emily Smith Music provides a source of inspiration for a lot of people, and has the power to be a part of the healing process throughout hard times. For up-and-coming musician and devoted mother Kelly Torres, music is a way to provide a source of inspiration and hope for others as it did for her when she was younger. “My mother stayed home to take care of my sisters and I, and she died when I was twelve. Even though I had all the time in the world with her for twelve years, when she was gone, all…
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Review by Emily Smith New artist Kelly Torres recently released a creatively touching new EP, “How We Really Feel.” The latest project is both authentic and genuine with every sound created strictly by instruments throughout the entire EP showcasing her virtuosity. The instrumentals on this EP alone is something to note. Torres’ weapon of choice is the piano, leading many of the singles on this EP and providing a structure for an array of wonderful instrumental embellishments that build up the tracks and keeps things interesting. Good examples of this include the faint electric guitar and keyboard that hang over…
When Chris Cron moved to Tennessee a few years ago, he was done with music. He got a job with the YMCA and put his 11 years as the front man of the Warner Bros.-signed rock band Melee behind him. Focused on his marriage and being a good dad to his young son, Cron thought the page had turned. Then a mutual friend connected him to a music publisher, and suddenly he was writing songs again. Content to be behind the scenes, Cron lent his words–and his production skills, too–to a number of artists, including Craig Wayne Boyd, Kerrie Roberts,…
“By My Side” is performed by Yan Etchevary (The Way You Want Me – Lucky Rose) and MVNDEE. With a great concept in mind, the producer Di Raddo reached out to the two vocalists from Montreal. Co-written by Montreal’s Heartbeat, they have recently written for Canada’s Keshia Chanté and EDM DJ Mischa Daniels. Raphael, collaborated with Ghislain Brind’Amour (Karl Wolf, Icona Pop & Willy William) and Chase.wav (Quincy, Tayla Parx & Daley) for the mixing and arrangements of the original tropical pop tune. Di Raddo had in mind to remix the track by different talented producers on this project such…
Regardless of your musical tastes or even your mood, it’s hard not to feel the music and move your body when you listen to “Just Wanna See You Dance”, the new single by Canadian Pop/ R&B artist Lukay. With a powerfully fun, afro influenced rhythm with an upbeat pop melody, “Just Wanna See You Dance” solidifies Lukay as one of the bright lights on the Canadian Pop Songwriting scene – a reputation he had already begun to create with his masterful writing for other artists, including Celine Dion, PitBull, Lil Jon and Juno-nominated R&B sensation Karl Wolf to name a…