Single Review – Page 203

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Nicky Romero & Deniz Koyu ft. Alexander Tidebrink – ‘Destiny’

August 17, 2020

Can you believe it’s already been seven years since Nicky Romero dazzled the world with, ‘Like Home’, his collaboration with Nervo, and his multi-platinum smash with Avicii, ‘I Could Be The One’? Even harder to believe is that ‘Toulouse’, the track that made him a leading light of Europe’s EDM scene, was first hot in the clubs 8 years ago!

Andrew W. Boss – ‘Patience’

August 17, 2020

Salt Lake City artist Andrew W. Boss loves making music so much that he literally has to. His style is rap-metal, and his laser-like focus and his ferocious live shows, along with his raw and relatable lyrics have blurred the lines between fans and band; all his stories feel like everyone else’s as well. His latest album, ‘The Arrival’, came out on August 14, and latest single from it, ‘Patience’ will take your COVID blues and hammer them right into the ground.

Tyson onBEATS – ‘BLVK Mirror’

August 17, 2020

Oakland California rapper and author Tyson Amir asks us on the second verse of his latest track, ‘BLVK Mirror’ if we’ve lost our way somehow due to the unending demands of social media.

Clay Harper Releases Title Track From Forthcoming Album ‘Dirt Yard Street’

August 14, 2020

Atlanta’s Clay Harper is a man of many talents – not just a prolific song writer, he’s also a businessman, real estate magnate, story teller, and conceptual artist. He’s seen high highs and extreme lows, in the form of recovery from drug addiction, and his wife’s suffering and premature death from cancer. All this gives him motivation and fuel for his music.

Jake Winstrom Releases ‘Come To Texas She Said’ From Upcoming Set ‘Circles’

August 14, 2020

Singer songwriter Jake Winstrom lives in a shoe-box sized apartment (his words) in New York, and was very fortunate to have committed his forthcoming album ‘Circles’ to tape before the onset of this year’s pandemic.

Singer Cory Liner Releases Latest Single, ‘Short Boys Suck’

August 14, 2020

Taking inspiration from the sound of 2000s “bubblegum” pop, modern hip hop, psychedelic rock, and other genres, and artists such as Charli xcx, Cory Liner has created a unique sound, and has been making waves in the queer scene. This can be heard in all its glory on Cory’s latest single, ‘Short Boys Suck’. Although at first it might seem as though the song is a diss track, it actually examines serious subjects, but using humour as a means by which to bring a light-heartedness to the themes.

Shaheed & DJ Supreme – ‘Appreciate Life’

August 13, 2020

Shaheed and DJ Supreme make music that’s as kinetic and intoxicating as anybody’s, and they always bring the verses, quite rightfully taking their place among the legends. On their new single, ‘Appreciate Life’, they’re joined by another legend, Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli founding member Chali 2na, whose relaxed baritone is the perfect counterpoint to the frenetic delivery of Shaheed and DJ Supreme.

Brandon Phillips and The Condition – ‘Sunrise’

August 13, 2020

Right from the start, ‘Sunrise’ is a banger. It starts out at a frenetic pace, and keeps it up right through to the end. It’s rock and roll in the truest sense of the word, soul and swing and Brandon Phillips and The Condition do their thing. All that could make it better is the movie-like music video to accompany the track.

Arsonal Da Rebel – ‘Product Of My Environment’

August 13, 2020

Newark New Jersey is a cultural hub for the battle rap scene, and Arsonal Da Rebel knows that scene well, and is regarded by many as one of the genre’s most highly-ranked, with 67 battles to his name, and more than 87 million views. He’s made appearances on top shows such as Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, and is a testament to how much success is made up of hard work, natural skill, and a philosophy that’s grounded in DIY. He’s the perfect example of a self-made rapper, with his large fan base supporting him and showing that having the goods is what gets you to the top.

It’s All ‘Said And Done’ With New Single From Irish Band Wild Wonder

August 13, 2020

With a sound that falls somewhere between Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift, Irish band Wild Wonder are straight out of the gate with new single, ‘Said And Done’. Be warned that the song, which has classic pop bones set against strong vocals and gorgeous instrumentation, will have you humming the extremely catchy chorus all day – and then some.

Proper Einstein – ‘Like This’

August 13, 2020

Proper Einstein, from Swainsboro, Georgia, has learned from the greats, taking his musical inspiration from the sound of the past 40 years or so of popular music. The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, director, and actor embraces it all as he glides effortlessly between hip-hop, country, and every place in between. Four albums, a quiver of singles, some heavy radio rotation, and some incredible collaborations with the underground’s greatest, his latest creation, the single, ‘Like This’, is a truly fine piece of work.

Kase 1hunnid ft. Snoop Dogg and YD – ‘I Luv My Dawgs’

August 13, 2020

Miami’s Kase 1hunnid isn’t one of those rappers who likes to talk about things they’ve not done, or focus on violence and all the associated violence that goes with it. Kase instead chose with his tracks to fill the world with positivity and brotherhood.