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A soulful ballad called Ready exhorts you to give up. Have you ever wanted something or someone so badly that you couldn’t stop thinking about it, even though you had no idea how to get it? Now is the time to release control. Give up your desires, trust your instincts,…

Mathew deRiso, a singer-songwriter, has been creating, recording, and performing original music since 2006. Fans have dubbed him the “Hemingway of the Highway.” From 2006 to 2019, Mat served as the lead singer and primary songwriter for the roots rock group The Profane Saints. He is currently working on his…

Opera and musical theater performer Lee Miller Matsos is now a pop musician. U2, Coldplay, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, and other musicians have all influenced his ethereal and emotional musical style. His extensive theatrical training is evident in his expressive flair. Lee’s lyrics express the evolving, non-linear journey from grief,…

Michael Coleman, also known as “The Metropolitan Cowboy,” is the artistic director of See Your Shadow Songwriting, a creative organization. The Metropolitan Cowboy is in charge of writing and producing content across all genres, but his current area of focus for See Your Shadow Songwriting is modern country and western.He…

I’m Not Ok by Silas Armstrong: Review Originally from Brixton, soulful musician Silas Armstrong’s track, “I’m Not Ok,” tells a strong narrative. The music is a blend of experimental instrumentation and indie rock. Armstrong’s ability to keep the rhythm and then drop in an upbeat melody on the listener is…

Metamorphosis by daarling: Review The band daarling was founded in 2018 as a joint effort among friends. In addition to performing at venues and DIY spaces in Chicago, they have also toured notable familiar places in northern Michigan. The band’s track “Metamorphosis” pertains to the mood of alternative rock that…

I Don’t Like The Rain by Claire Littley: Review With decades of experiences manifested, jazz has moved past being just a genre of music, it is a feeling that can’t be aligned according to melodic will. Ever heard of a mind-bending anime known as Neon Genesis Evangelion? Well, Claire Littley…

i AM THE FUTURE by Jean~Baptiste: Review Jean~Baptiste shows us his beastly rap track “i AM THE FUTURE” in a manner only he is able to pull off. The rapper’s spitfire aura is quite an energy boost from the mundane aspects of daily life, and somehow his confidence has an…

Maybe That’s Okay by Peter Michaels Jr.: EP Review Understanding an artwork develops over time, and that’s part of its beauty. Introduction, delight, and eventually the wisdom we part with it are the essence. It may be a movie, an art show, or in this case, Peter Michaels Jr’s fantastic…

Peace Offering by Gabriella Salvucci: Album Review Gabriella Salvucci sparkles her way into the indie scene with the album “Peace Offering”. Her sweet voice blooms like a flower in each track. With the added expertise of The Commonheart by her side, I felt delighted with the heartfelt musical experience. The…