Reviews – Page 291

Pop essentials and a little bit more

We Premiere Jaco’s ‘Shoe’ – Taking Us Back To A Gentler Time

June 19, 2019

With a sound reminding us of the likes of Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd, The Who, and even Jethro Tull, the psych folk/rock vibe of Birmingham Alabama artist Jaco’s song ‘Shoe’ takes us back to a time when things were a lot simpler, if in reality not too different politically. The song is from Jaco’s album, ‘You Know’, released today June 19 on Cornelius Chapel Records.

Val Emmich – ‘Worry’

June 17, 2019

Jersey City artist has had his time in New York City, but his love for his hometown and home values is evident in his music, such as his recent release ‘Everytime I Leave My Girl’, a sweet duet with his daughter.

Zāna – ‘Nah’

June 17, 2019

The video for Zāna’s single, ‘Nah’ opens as it means to go on. A woman wearing high heeled shoes, emblazoned with a big cat on one, and the word ‘Nah’ in diamonds on the other, strides into a party – the heels sparking electricity as she goes. It’s the perfect representation of the sass, sultriness, and strength which come to mind when we think of Zāna.

Fateful Mistake Takes Americana Singer-Songwriter Dominic Rowley on Journey with Legendary Producer

June 17, 2019

Singer-songwriter Dominic Rowley releases brand new single ‘Song for You’ produced by Mike Cave.

Dan Says – Week Eighteen

June 17, 2019

It’s week eighteen on Dan Says and he’s been listening to Katharine McPhee, Kaskade & Meghan Trainor, Taylor Swift, Aly & AJ, and Ashley O! He’s also been watching Netflix’s ‘Black Mirror’ – what are your thoughts?

Unintended Strangers Meet Across The Internet And Make Beautiful Music Together With Cross World Collaboration

June 16, 2019

The Internet has definitely taken a hold of most of our lives, and ultimately it’s up to us to decide if we’re going to let it rule our lives, or embrace it and let it work for us. The latter is certainly the case for Unintended Strangers, an indie/folk duo comprising Robert Griffin in the US, and Chloe Danz, of New Zealand, who after a chance meeting online back in November 2017 decided to join forces as a musical project.

Future West Returns With New Single ‘See What I See’ Ahead Of Summer Dates

June 15, 2019

Future West returns with ‘See What I See’, the follow up to ‘Human’, which was released back in February. Out yesterday, June 14, ‘See What I See’ is a retro-tinged synth-led track which sees Future West imploring an unknown other person to skip town with them. It’s a full-on bop with a super-catchy chorus.

Hugo Valentine Implores Us To ‘Live Another Day’ With Piano Led Single

June 15, 2019

Released yesterday 14 June via AWAL, Hugo Valentine’s new single, ‘Live Another Day’ is the second release for 2019 from Hugo, the follow up to ‘All I Want’, which came out in February.

Boston’s Almost Owen Isn’t Just Almost With Release Of ‘One Lucky Man’ Single

June 15, 2019

Almost Owen is a triple threat, with his talent as a singer, songwriter, and producer, and he is set to prove this to the world with his latest single, ‘One Lucky Man’, released yesterday, 14 June.

X Ambassadors Shoot For The Stars With New Album ‘ORION’

June 14, 2019

If you’re unfamiliar with X Ambassadors, we recommend you make your acquaintance pronto with the trio from Ithaca, New York. Their new long player, ‘ORION’, is only the second studio album from the band on the KIDinaKORNER/Interscope label, but it’s already making an impact with the single releases, ‘Boom’, ‘Hey Child’, and ‘Hold You Down’, as well as the recent track, ‘Confidence’, featuring K.Flay.

Jedward’s ‘Bodies In Action’ Is Sensual, Suggestive, And Sensational

June 13, 2019

Released today, in a joint offering with lead single ‘Soul Crushing’, ‘Bodies In Action’ is the second track from Jedward’s upcoming album, ‘Voice Of A Rebel’. The album is the fourth for the Dublin duo, and is set for release worldwide on June 27.

Lila Drew – ‘take it back’

June 13, 2019

Lila Drew’s latest single, ‘take it back’, is a fine example of what this young artist is capable of. A familiar and welcoming song, it is nonetheless unable to be classified by genre, transcending RnB, dream pop, and soul, among other musical styles.