Category: Single Reviews

VISSIA’s ‘With Pleasure’ Is Finally Here!

May 12, 2021

Coming from the frozen lands of Canada comes a new kind of popstar who’s ready to thaw out that winter chill. In time for spring and summer it’s VISSIA, with her sophomore effort With Pleasure.

Sister Duo Bringing The Party With Their Latest Single, This Is Walker County

May 12, 2021

Walker County is a sister duo from Sulphur Springs IN, a town of 390 people. Ivey Dene and Sophie Dawn would take frequent trips to Nashville from Sulphur Springs very early on, busking on lower Broadway. In fact, the first time the sister duo busked on Broadway Ivey was 12 and Sophie was 9 years old. Bitten by the performance bug the sisters started playing fairs and festivals until about 7 years ago, this duo made the move to Nashville permanently to pursue their passion for music full time.

Country Artists Tim Prottey-Jones And Stephanie Quayle Have Released A Song That Could Well Become The Positive Anthem We All Need. ‘Until I Do’ Is Their Brilliant New Duet.

May 12, 2021

I recently chatted with The Shires about their music and Ben Earle, one of the duet, mentioned that he felt U.K. Country acts were being seen as less of an embarrassing cousin in Nashville and that this was massively highlighted by the emergence of duets with respected US Country artists. The Shires have recently duetted with Lauren Alaina and Jimmie Allen on reworked Shires songs. Now, highly acclaimed UK Country artist Tim Prottey-Jones has released a brilliant new original song with “An Artist You Need To Know” , according to Rolling Stone Country, Stephanie Quayle.

Dovley – ‘Be About It’

May 12, 2021

As well as being a club burner, ‘Be About It’ also serves as an homage to the great house-infused pop songs of the 90s. It’s an enthusiastic call to the dance floor, and a promise of parties to come. It encourages listeners to put aside excuses, and realise our goals. ‘Be About It’ is the epitome of spring, rebirth, renewed energy, and rediscovered hope. Above all, the song is a note-to-self. Indeed, for Dovley, it’s time to make a move from being a well-regarded house and dance singer to a genre-transcending artist who delivers messages that resonate for listeners of all kinds.

Que 9 feat Nani Goins – ‘4 Life’

May 12, 2021

Up-and-coming rapper Que 9 is a born storyteller, and he has been doing it with his music since 2016. The Detroit native, who was born Quarrion Philips, has never been afraid to put himself out there and tell the world what he feels. He started at the age of four, playing instruments in his basement, which evolved into making and creating ringtones. Since then, Que has been filled with the urge to create the best music possible while still being relatable and honest with his listeners.

Pennan Brae – ‘El Camino’

May 12, 2021

Pennan Brae’s latest single, ‘El Camino’, comes from ‘Lit’ and is accompanied by a lyric video directed by his long-time collaborator, Rob Fitzgerald. An homage to the classic Chevrolet vehicle, which was introduced as a coupe back in 1959, and last produced in 1987 as a standard two door station wagon. Understandably, the song is flavoured with the 80s and those long hot summers we all seem to remember (did they actually exist?). We see rock-n-roller Brae ready for life to start picking up pace again after being left by his love. Fitzgerald interleaves vibrant patterns over the vintage vehicle, and we are pulled along and get lost in the liberating journey.

LION BABE – ‘Frida Kahlo’ 

May 12, 2021

Lion Babe is a fire-hot electro-soul duo from New York City, who first got together back in college when Jillian Harvey was just about to enter a dance career and Lucas Goodman was looking for bands to produce. The pair got together out of genuine curiosity and chance, and have been non-stop ever since. They’ve worked with the likes of celebrity producers like Pharrell Williams and Childish Gambino and have received rave reviews from Rolling Stone, among others. They’ve rocked the main stage at Coachella and have been ambassadors for Pantene. Now their new single, ‘Frida Kahlo’ from their album, ‘Rainbow Child’, is just the latest incredible project from Lion Babe.

Malou Beauvoir – ‘KENBEM (Hold Me Up)’ 

May 12, 2021

Malou Beauvoir returns with her new single, ‘KENBEM (Hold Me Up)’. The Haitian American singer songwriter was raised by her Catholic mother but was also profoundly affected by a father who practiced Vaudou.

Lil Rod – ‘Been Broke’ (feat Squalla) 

May 12, 2021

‘Been Broke’, from Lil Rod and featuring Squalla, is a mesmerising and gorgeous RnB and hip hop single. But listen closely and you’ll realise that within – around the 3 minute mark – Lil Rod gets deep and personal, and makes an astounding observation. No longer is he worried about getting locked up, he tells us, and additionally he no longer has to worry about the the expense of paying bail. His life has changed, and because of that, many of his worst insecurities have disappeared, and he can plan accordingly.

Oceanator – I Would Find You’

May 12, 2021

No matter how depressed and isolated we may have felt over the past year at the state of the world, there’s still every now and then, a beam of light that shines down and reminds us that things aren’t so bad. One such beam of light is new indie rocker Oceanator, also known as Elise Okusami. The New York native has been a talented and dedicated musician from the age of nine, and she even got her brother involved when they formed their own band, back when Elise was still only in the 4th grade. Since that time, she’s hardly had a moment to slow down. Oceanator’s unique indie-rock, grunge-pop sound has consistently been deeply moving and challenges just about everything.

MAN ON MAN – ‘Stohner’

May 12, 2021

Joey Holman (of HOLMAN) and Roddy Bottum (Faith No More, Imperial Teen, CRICKETS, and Nastie Band), are together in life as well as their new collaborative project, MAN ON MAN. With a timeless indie-rock style, their new single, ‘Stohner’, was born of the hardships they have experienced during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. They moved from the East to West Coast at the start of the virus, and in the span of just six months, the couple lost both their mothers. The pair celebrated the impact both women had on their lives by pouring their hearts into, in their words, “pop melodies that collide effortlessly with both a shared melancholy and simultaneous hope.” If you’ve not already realised, MAN ON MAN abbreviates nicely as M.O.M.

IAN SWEET – ‘Sing Til I Cry’ 

May 12, 2021

Just like the rest of us, IAN SWEET has spent the pandemic focusing on herself and her needs. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2014, IAN SWEET, then known as Jillian Medford, put together a band to help build her dreamy pop sound. She parted ways with the band 4 years later, and started putting her attention into honing her craft. New single, ‘Sing Till I Cry’, is the latest in a series of highly anticipated releases.