Reviews

Alex Blocker’s single, “I Like It,” released this April 9, is a refreshing burst of sunshine in the pop music landscape. This contemporary pop track, infused with funk, celebrates life and all its moments that make you feel alive. Produced by Deep Breath and Blocker at Blocker’s home in Denver,…

“Halo,” the latest single from singer-songwriter and MC, Child of SP, is an atmospheric, R&B-infused track that lures you in seductive, pulsating rhythms. The song opens with an eerie, otherworldly ambience, creating a space that feels almost haunted before a pounding beat drops that thumps consistently like that of a…

LA-based German Alt-R&B singer, Madeleine Rauch, unveils an emotionally charged and anguished narrative in her latest single, “On My Mind.” What is essentially about an on-again, off-again situationship, Rauch taps into the emotional turmoil that a lot of us have undergone, with a really sophisticated soundtrack. Produced by Josh Jacobson…

JaJaJaJa has released an engaging gourbi-rock single, “Blues El Bilad,” infusing North African rhythms with immersive and humorous storytelling elements this July 25. From the outset, the song invites listeners into a moody, entrancing atmosphere, opening with a chiming guitar riff alongside calm, smug vocals of Chakib Mataoui (Chekbo). Beneath…

Pianist and composer Zack Clarke explores jazz in shades of modern experimentalism in his latest album, Plunge. In 16 tracks, this album gives you electronic music, rock, hip-hop, and so much more in the folds of jazz. Plunge opens with “Alternativefacts.” The track is lively and playful as it features…

Lili-Violet gets vulnerable about her life and expresses herself transparently in her debut EP Dear Lilith, released on August 22, 2024. Fans of Jaguar Jonze, Lily Allen, Kate Nash, and a dash of Avril Lavigne’s attitude are invited to enjoy these tunes. Opening the EP with a bang, “Cut ‘N’…

With No Name Lane, Rj Bacon, also known as Russell Bacon, a renowned Australian cinematographer, delivers yet another sleek and sensational record into the world of lounge jazz. As the eighth installment in his series of lounge jazz albums, this release reminds you of those soothing jazzy numbers in luxury…

Mike Rauss’ latest single, “Low Budget Dream,” with its vibrant ambiance, sparkly rhythm, and romantic performance, is for all the summer lovebirds. The instrumental composition of “Low Budget Dream” is captivating, with playful, liquid melodies floating effortlessly over an engaging, sparkly beat. It feels both soothing and invigorating, urging you…

South Carolina artist Steve Ray Ladson releases his latest single, “Back of My Truck,” an energetic fusion of country, trap, and hip-hop with a dash of bluegrass charm. The track’s hard-hitting beat, paired with Ladson’s charismatic vocals, creates an anthem for all the country music lovers to sing along to.…

Ieva Janus steps into the music scene with her heartfelt debut single, “Exposure,” and it’s as personal as it is universal. Recorded in the DFW metroplex, TX, but born from the singer’s European roots in Lithuania, the track is a haunting exploration of unrequited love within a deep friendship. Janus…