Reviews

Window Shopping by Ralph Nix & the Guilt Birds: Review The new track ‘Window Shopping’ by Ralph Nix & The Guilt Birds is an amazing blend of country music with catchy, uplifting lyrics and a fun, energetic sound. A catchy, cheerful rhythm introduces the song, drawing the listener in right…

I Rule The World by YME: Review “I Rule The World” is an inspirational EDM track by Netherlands-based artist Ymkje de Bijl AKA YME. Being an avid fan of positive melodies and uplifting songwriting, I found solace in the singer’s appeal and the song’s cadence. Accompanying it are pulsating synthesizers…

In the Dark of the Evening by The Art Crimes Band: Review Released in 2021, ‘In the Dark of the Evening’ is a song by Irish R&B/soul group The Art Crimes Band. Soothing sax licks, heartfelt vocal melodies, piano jazz chords, lovely guitar licks, and pulsing bass and drum beats…

Polly’s House by Jordan Sommerlad: Album Review Jordan Sommerlad’s album “Polly’s House” is a brilliant take on the indie-pop/rock genre. Everything in this nine-piece collection feels enriching, and the melodies are immensely polished. Instrumentally, the album has a soothing combination of gritty guitars and uplifting percussion segments. Jordan’s instrumental synergy…

Disconnected by JJ McGuigan: Review The Kansas multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter JJ McGuigan channels the spirit of late 90s and early 2000s alt-rock to address the heavy topic of mental health in his single, ‘Disconnected’. Starting off with an arpeggiated guitar sequence the vocals have an eerie cadence that instantly catches the…

Invincible Feat. David Beretta Owens by Soul Suture: Review Vince van der Walt (the man behind Soul Suture) once again delivers his trademark blend of infectious riffs and massive rock grooves, and continues his unique collaborative approach, which was born with 2021’s acclaimed debut EP ‘The Art of Escape /…

Pour On Me by Jay Roecker: Review Jay Roecker’s uplifting number “Pour On Me” is the perfect example of feel-good EDM music. The entirety of this majestic song is filled with fat bass lines, a truly vibrant singer, and the essence of electro-pop surrounding the composition. From a lyrical angle,…

Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper by Terry Blade: Album Review The Chicago-based Global Music Award-winning genre-fluid artist Terry Blade pays homage to his strong Blues and Americana roots in his newest album ‘Ethos: Son of a Sharecropper’. This 10-track album is a perfect blend of captivating storytelling, heartfelt lyrics, and…

A.I. Masters Pt. 1 by Downtown Lester Brown: EP Review The ‘A.I. Masters, Pt. 1’ EP by Downtown Lester Brown is a groovy hybrid of musical styles that demonstrates Brown’s wide variety of interests. An interesting and varied listening experience can be had with these three songs due to their…

Not A Flex ft. Mahoney $, SeaJay by Hyde: Review “Not A Flex” is an explosive hip-hop track by Hyde gripping with a melodic flow. Featuring the likes of Mahoney $ and SeaJay, “Not A Flex” makes a strong impression through hard-hitting rap bars. Spontaneity and confidence ooze on this…