Video Reviews – Page 153

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Miami’s Stokoff Injects Fiery South American Passion Into Modern Country Song ‘Embrujo’

November 6, 2019

Stokoff’s writing and singing are filled with a contagious emotion; carving for himself a unique niche in the country music genre. Singing in Spanish, he makes it seem as though it was designed for American Country, just like the lovers in his single, ‘Embrujo’.

‘Give It Up’ For Bencoolen’s New Single

November 6, 2019

Washington DCs Bencoolen premiered their latest single, ‘Give It Up’, in Vents Magazine. The follow up to their cover of Tom Misch’s song, ‘Beautiful Escape’, which was released in September, the new track also features a video shot in-studio, and the clip starts with black and white shots before transitioning into full colour, as the band establish the pace of the song.

Jamie Hart Asks Us To ‘Get Closer’

November 6, 2019

Boston’s Jamie Hart has released the music video for her song, ‘Get Closer’. The clip follows on from the single which was released in September.

Teenear Sees ‘Dolla Signs’ feat. Aliya Janell & Tallie Dance

November 5, 2019

Now signed to Slip-N-Slide Records, Miami’s Teenear has been honing her craft since the age of 3, when she started participating in pageants, talent shows, and singing in Church. She started uploading covers to YouTube at the age of 15, and she released her debut single, ‘Friday Night’, featuring rapper Sage The Gemini, in 2015. She’s kept up the rhythm with more singles since then, and with trailblazers like Mariah Carey, Brandy, Aaliyah, and Beyoncé as influences, there’s no doubt this star is shooting for the moon.

Napoleon Gold Says ‘Love Don’t Cut Me Down’

November 5, 2019

Born in France, based in Luxembourg, Antoine Honorez is an insomniac. Performing as Napoleon Gold, he uses his sleep problem to his advantage, taking inspiration in the altered states which come from the constant exhaustion, and creating glorious musical pieces. Even his stage name comes from his insomnia: Napoleon Gold is the name he gave to the early morning light, that which he’s experienced way too often.

Giovanna’s Stunning ‘Young Heart Player’ Is Brought To Life By Dance-Fuelled Music Video

October 30, 2019

Giovanna’s masterclass in sultry, ethereal pop music is brought to life by the stunning dance-fuelled music video, performed and choreographed by Kayla Lomas-Kirton and Duwane Taylor. It’s no surprise that the video is fast approaching 200k views on YouTube – reflecting the pure talent of London-born enigmatic superstar Giovanna.

Gavin Haley – ‘Long Game’

October 30, 2019

Gavin Haley first set his eyes on a career as a cyclist, before an injury put paid to that and set him on a musical path.

The Bobbleheads – ‘Joey’

October 27, 2019

San Francisco’s The Bobbleheads are back with their latest release, ‘Joey’.

Lovers & Poets – ‘Sugar High’

October 27, 2019

LA duo Lovers & Poets got their musical start in the lounge of Vietnam’s Saigon Park Hyatt hotel. Shannon Hurley, spent three months at the piano there as she wrote, recorded, and mixed most of the vocals and keys for their debut album. Meanwhile, halfway around the world, band-mate and husband Ben Eisen rounded it all out with bass and additional programming. Their new album and its title track, ‘Sugar High’, is out now.

Hooked Like Helen – ‘Liar’

October 27, 2019

‘Liar’. by Ohio duo Hooked Like Helen, is the cornerstone of the soundtrack for new film, ‘High Strung Free Dance’, and it certainly captures the sheer physical excitement of performing – dancing, singing, acting, interacting with other performers – in a Broadway production.

Carmine Appice Re-Issues Classic Album ‘Guitar Zeus’: ‘Nobody Knew’ (Feat. Brian May)

October 26, 2019

Carmine Appice is without doubt, a rock god. He played drums for the legendary Vanilla Fudge (on ‘Season Of The Witch’ and ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’), and he co-wrote ‘Da Ya Think I’m Sexy’ with Rod Stewart and Duane Hitchings. He’s also, with Vanilla Fudge, responsible for paving the way for one of the most popular genres in rock: heavy metal, by way of bridging the gap between psychedelic and prog/hard rock. The likes of The Nice, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx, Led Zeppelin, and Uriah Heep, all credit “The Fudge” as their inspiration.

It’s Getting Hot In Here: Terry Robb Warns That ‘It Might Get Sweaty’ With New Single

October 22, 2019

Terry Robb’s latest single, ‘It Might Get Sweaty’, comes from his most recent album, ‘Confessin’ My Dues’. It’s yet another demonstration of what Robb is capable of – there’s nothing fancy, it’s just straight down the line quality guitar playing, a superb example of his flexibility and mercurial talent.