Review – Page 42

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Johnny PE Follows On Somehow’ With New Country/Hip Hop Track, ‘Changes’

February 14, 2024

Johnny PEs latest collaboration with MCV is the single, ‘Changes’ which sees them pair up in the music video with director 3:00 AM.

Johnny PE Is ‘Somehow’ Pushing Everyday With His Music

February 14, 2024

Johnny PE was told by his brother he had a great voice, and should get into music. The seeds had already been planted when his father, an R&B singer in the 70s, played him Michael Jackson’s ‘Rock With You’, so he dropped his former alias, Johnny Phrank, and rebranded, with the “PE” standing for “Pushing Everyday”.

Autumn Kings Bring A Statement Of Absolute Conviction In The Face Of Opposition With ‘Sleep When I’m Dead’

February 14, 2024

Coming out like a bull at a gate, Detroit hard rock band Autumn Kings challenge you to stay still with their powerful release, ‘Sleep When I’m Dead’.

Blackstate Sets The World On Fire With New Electronic Track, ‘The Arsonist’

February 13, 2024

Filip Tasevski-Fitz is the artist behind the electronic dance project, Blackstate, based in Skopje, Macedonia. For his latest project, ‘The Arsonist’, he’s set the video in the extaordinary Hotel Drim, located on the shores of Lake Ohrid in Macedonia.

Virtue Scripts Is ‘Heading For The Light’ With New Rock Single And Clip

February 13, 2024

New single and video, ‘Heading For The Light’, sees Prudence Oliver (Virtue Scripts) pay tribute to her late mother in her powerful new video. She gives a voice to the voiceless and her aim is to ensure nobody feels locked down by their adversities, such as loss or depression.

Jeff Roberson & Nulife Spread Their Message Of Gratitude With Gospel Single, ‘PSALM 118’

February 13, 2024

When COVID-19 shook the world to its very foundations, Jeff Roberson, for whom music in the Pentecostal church was a pivotal part of his life, found he had to take matters into his own hands. He built a studio in his home, where he continued to practice and create music, and one such creation is his latest release, ‘Psalm 118’.

PREMIERE: Stacey Jackson’s ‘Closer To My Dreams’

February 12, 2024

Get ready to dance into a world of empowerment and nostalgia with Stacey Jackson’s latest pop anthem, ‘Closer To My Dreams’. Bursting with infectious energy and shimmering production this single is a celebration of resilience and determination.

NEW VIDEO: Rachael Sage Reveals New Video ‘Deepest Dark’

February 12, 2024

The remarkable poet-meets-songwriter Rachael Sage returns with the sweeping, heartfelt “Deepest Dark” from her full-length studio album “The Other Side”. A harmonious combination of gentle Americana, velvety vocals and thoughtful lyrics on friendship, this mellow number is a stand-out track. With a subtly melodic hook seeping throughout and stripped-back acoustic instrumentation, Sage is simplifying what she does best.

Michael Little’s Debut Single, ‘Yesterday’, Is A Passion-Filled Ode To His Girlfriend

February 9, 2024

After a decade of producing music for other artists, Houston’s Michael Little proves that it’s never too late to follow your dreams, and has released his debut single, ‘Yesterday’.

MattO Gives Voice To The Voiceless With New Single, ‘Reeling’

February 9, 2024

MattO’s songs have an immediate effect, and the sound stays with the listener long after they’ve pressed stop. The singer songwriter has made it his mission to sing about the real things in his life, things that everyone can relate to; the issues and emotions that matter to us all. With his new single and video, ‘Reeling’, MattO brings his astute social commentary to the fore, in a way which speaks to everyone, as we all look for answers in this crazy troubled world.

HIT ALERT: Ladybyrd Releases New Single ‘Way Back Home’

February 9, 2024

London-based singer Ladybyrd returns with evocative new single “Way Back Home”, a melancholically pensive, haunting track unveiled from the hotly-tipped debut album that combines her deeply heartfelt, introspective lyrics with a hypnotic sound. Drawing comparisons to the cinematic enticement of Lana Del Rey and the enriching, melodic charm of Taylor Swift, “Way Back Home ” is a breathtaking example of Ladybyrd’s intriguing songwriting and ability to craft captivating, empowering pop.

Detroit’s They Travel at Night Prep Debut EP , ‘Entropy’

February 8, 2024

Comprising Lou Scanlon and Chuck Howard, They Travel at Night is a band from Detroit, whose wide ranging tastes aren’t limited by genre, but rather, they pick and choose whatever they are most inspired by at the time. The title of their debut EP, ‘Entropy’, released on February 2, reflects this, but even so it takes their varying influences and somehow, despite their different sounds, makes a cohesive whole.