Tag: Single Review

The Private Language – ‘Everybody Wants to Rule the World’

May 21, 2021

Blake Lewis and KJ Sawka have always managed to balance audience demand with intimate attention to craft and detail. While they’ve made loads of of crowd-pleasing pop, rock, and electronic music, at the same time they’ve always demonstrated a deep awareness of musical history, along with the timeless qualities of the best recordings. Now, with their first release together as The Private Language, it should come as no surprise that it’s a cover of a certified classic, the 1985 chart topper, ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’, by Tears For Fears.

Faizan feat. Husen – ‘Blinding Lights’

May 21, 2021

‘Blinding Lights’, by The Weeknd, was basically the soundtrack to last year’s summer. It was a party-starter at a time when we weren’t able to have parties. Sonically it wasn’t so much a clash of genres but rather a coming together of them; new wave-inspired synthpop, electro-funk, hip-hop, Caribbean music, dark club music, and anything else that made us want to get up and dance. The track has spawned many covers, and probably the most creative one you’ll hear is this beachside instrumental reinterpretation from Faizan, along with saxophonist Husen, two of the best-known musical artists from The Maldives.

Last Giant – ‘Idiology’ (live)

May 20, 2021

Based in Portland, Oregon, rock band Last Giant may well not be the last super tall being on earth, but that’s not to say their time, status, history, continuity – and strength – aren’t gigantic. Their stance on social justice is also pretty huge as well, and their latest single, ‘Idiology’, doesn’t mince words. A song about misgovernment, and the need to break through the web of lies that threatens to suffocate the freedom of public discourse in the USA, it’s following in the giant footsteps of the rock music tradition of protest.

Ben Abraham Is An Incredible Singer That Has Been Writing Hit Music For Years For Other Artists But Now With The Stunning ‘War In Your Arms’ It’s Time To Step To The Fore!

May 13, 2021

It really doesn’t feel like five years since 2016’s reissued debut album ‘Sirens’ was being described as “a debut of remarkable depth” by none other than The New York Times. The album was originally self released in 2014, but the indie label reissue saw appearances from Sara Bareilles and Gotye and really cemented Ben Abraham as a songwriter of note. He co wrote Kesha’s RIAA certified double platinum Grammy award winning smash hit ‘Praying’ amongst a host of other songs. However, that catalyst moment of his life also accompanied a tumultuous, faith sapping part of his life as he went through a serious break up. Ben responded to these trying, difficult times as only a songwriter can and used this time as inspiration for a selection of songs that speak to the undeniable possibility of rebirth after all the loss and pain.

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.