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London singer Ross Western rides the airwaves above with the electric ‘Easy’

Posted on 24 October 2020

‘Easy‘ from Ross Western is a new single full of life and energy, this is a artist on a mission to be known all over the globe.

This is a quality songwriter, producer, engineer based in London who returns with a new song that has a brisk start that catches your attention. This is the follow up to his last effort called ‘Worlds‘, full of touching piano and a movie feel. A more than worth follow up is seen and heard here, such is the brisk quality. This one is a bit edgier, with a indie rock kind of journey. I love the varied skill set which shows off the talent we are exposed to.

‘Easy‘ from Ross Western is a fun journey above the clouds, you just want to fly while listening to this truthful experience that makes us all smile. This is a perfect weekend song by the beach, living life the way it should be. The vocals catch you and fill you up, the guitar riffs reminds you that this is a song to support.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Germany’s Felix Dreiser blends into the walls with earth-bending beauty on ‘Retrograde’

Posted on 24 October 2020

Felix Dreiser blends into the walls with earth-bending beauty on ‘Retrograde‘, a paradise of stunning music captivation, that has been created with such care and authenticity. This is an instrumental track that will give you peace of mind.

Cologne based composer and guitarist Felix Dreiser has that rare sound, one that is cinematic. The different layers that he puts out there is quite spell-binding. Unconventional improvisations are abundant, the difference here is that this is a master at work.

Felix says’ Retrograde‘ is a metaphor for freeing yourself from externally controlled forces that don’t full represent you or what you believe in deep inside. You need to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and this is the way forward. The only way to grow is to be free from those outside distractions. Getting stuck behind a big wall is not going to achieve anything and only block your way to really achieve what you are capable of.

‘Retrograde‘ from Felix Dreiser is an inspirational story of how you can remodel your life, brick by brick, day by day. This is a track like none other, the intricacies are quite spectacular. Following on from his debut releases ‘TIMA‘ and ‘A Hand Full of Colors‘ in late 2019, you get the feeling like this is an artist that flying high right now.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Australia’s Cannon blast in with lead single ‘Enemy’ from forthcoming debut album

Posted on 24 October 2020

Melbourne, Australia is the home of the exciting outfit Cannon. They blast in the dusty music venue with lead single ‘Enemy‘ from their forthcoming debut album. This is that Ozzie rock that we all needed to quench that thirst for rocking music.

Recorded and mixed by Fabian Hunter, mastered by Nao Anzai and with artwork by Mary Streepy, this is a lively indie rock single with a band that is so right together, this is a high-paced journey that will take your breath away. This is that jam a long band to sway your whole body to and just dance.

This is the kind of local band you go and watch live. New in name but the years of experience shows through here. The sharp vocals cut through the speakers with the catchy rhythm that is of guitar riff in abundance. The lights are on real bright here, this is a song that is perfect for 2020. We are all looking for the enemy instead of the opposite. The world is backwards and the world needs music to inspire our confused hearts.

‘Enemy, Enemy, who’s your Enemy?’ rings through and Cannon are an act to watch closely. This new band have that extra bit of quality is so rare.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Hell Of A Summer’ tells the story of a lost time from Joelmalka

Posted on 23 October 2020

‘Hell Of A Summer‘ tells the story of a lost time from Joelmalka and this electronic-dream transports us into a different galaxy. It’s been a rough summer but this is track we need to unlock now, with our sunglasses on and beverage real cold.

It is so nice to have someone to talk to, your year has been so fragmented and confusion. Scary too. Luckily we are blessed to have a top notch song with this sun-soaked ray of a track. This is about wanting that personal tough, to speak to your loved ones properly and without fear.

‘Hell Of A Summer’ from Joelmalka is a journey beyond the tough year, you missed speaking to people and carrying on as usual. This is a beautiful track that was made with real love and hoping that 2021 is a much better year. The volume is up high here, the sun is hot and the beat keeps us real cool and fresh. This talented producer has put together a song that cooks the temperature up and reminds you of summer.

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‘Never’ from Salt Lake City band Steve Michels & Foreign Figures is a widely enjoyable rock single

Posted on 19 October 2020

Orem in Utah is the home of Foreign Figures and they are in formidable form here on ‘Never‘.

The band members are Steve Michels, EJ Michels, Seth78, JonnyT and they all met while overseas and this bond has only strengthened over time. The sounds are explosive, well-delivered and with a flair that is so rare these days.

After proudly sharing the stage with the likes of X Ambassadors, Lukas Graham, Kesha, and American Authors plus touring their first EP ‘Overzealous‘ throughout the USA in 2019, the band hit the studio to create their next wave of music. The year has been crazy but productive too.

This is a love-filled pop rock track about wanting to be with someone so badly that it hurts. You are on a daydream and just want to be happy and not be a ghost. You feel that this love would be so strong if given the chance. Sadly things don’t seem to be working for you this time. You may need to find a new love or fight through for now.

Foreign Figures are on top form with ‘Never‘ and this is a late night song that is both sad and reflective, the mystery of love is all to see. The Utah band are a dazzling outfit that are worth a listen.

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Indian band The Fortune (Feat. Yash Raj Singh & Keerthana Menon) sprinkle erotic-pop in 2020 with ‘All Eyes’

Posted on 17 October 2020

Indian band The Fortune (feat. Yash Raj Singh & Keerthana Menon) sprinkle goodness in 2020 with ‘All Eyes‘ that is a fun, late night pop song with plenty of heat.

Written by Greg Van Kerkhof from South Africa, this is The Fortune’s international collaboration with different indie artists, with their dreamy guitars, intriguing melody, erotic vibes and emotive vocals that turn up the interest quickly, the band loves playing together. The vibe is steamy and the vocals are perfect for this picture.

Your heart is on fire and this is what you desire, you want what you can see. Can this love survive this crazy world?

This is a fun song, full of suggestion and the Indian band The Fortune (feat. Yash Raj Singh & Keerthana Menon) bring us a dance floor winner here. The candles are low here and the temperature is way up, you can hear the passion on each second. This is to be enjoyed with the volume up.

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‘More Water Under The Bridge’ from Perenna King is a song about lies and forgiveness

Posted on 14 October 2020

‘More Water Under The Bridge‘ from Perenna King is a song about lies and forgiveness that is lathered into a cold swim of regret.

Perenna King is a New York City based singer-songwriter who mixes dark pop with Baroque sounds, she fills the air with such variety and love. This is a musician that loves to be different and make exciting music.

You love them so much but they have lied so many times. Your patience has run out now and you are actually really tired of this person. The trust is gone and nothing will help anymore. The time to move on and forget is here. You wish you could forgive but you have too many times and things have not got better.

Pop singer Perenna King sings with such passion here and she is clearly saddened by what is going on with this situation. ‘More Water Under The Bridge‘ is a heartfelt story about trying to forgive this person but you can’t seen to do it this time. After being hurt so many times, the end is so close now.

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The soulful Wonderson is quite brilliant on groovy debut track ‘Keep Loving You’

Posted on 14 October 2020

The soulful Wonderson is quite brilliant on debut track ‘Keep Loving You‘ and he sings with such pureness that is so welcome in 2020. There is purpose here on this excellent release.

This is a nod to that classic 60’s soul music feel and has a fresh spin to its creation. You can feel it, this is a song that is to be played at all times. This is fresh and fine, just how music was intended.

You are there for her and she is there for you. You love each other so much and will keeping on loving each other. When hope is gone, you will be there for each other. That is true love and the message here. When the world is grey and good friends drift away, that enteral love with her is all you need.

Wonderson shines bright like a light from the sky, he honest story of true love ‘Keep Loving You‘ is an ode to how things should be. Honesty and having a positive mindset is all that you require to be truly happy. Long live this message of keeping things simple and true, you don’t want to ever feel blue.

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The Bow sing about the painful memory of heartbreak on ‘Desire’

Posted on 14 October 2020

The Bow sing about the painful memory of heartbreak on ‘Desire‘ and they are so poignant on their new Indie Pop single with meaning.

The Bow are a new band consisting of members of TAOF (The Art of Fusion). They are a quality outfit and this is a marvelous song to boost our souls in 2020. With a mellow outlook, this is exactly the healing type of song that makes a difference.

You loved each other so much but sadly things ended. This is the way things are and you can’t stand it. There are good days and bad days, the love was so strong and then it ended. You will recover and this was been a good life lesson.

‘Desire‘ from The Bow is a Pop track for the ages and you can feel the quality here. The vocals are softly delivered but with meaning and this is a new track from deep down in the soul. This is a new band that are just starting out but with songs like this, we will be hearing lots about this fine act.

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‘Cigarettes et rosé’ from Elise Boulanger is just incredible for the ears

Posted on 14 October 2020

With the start that sounds kinda like Game of Thrones, you just know that this is going to be cinematic and gloriously sung. It is. ‘Cigarettes et rosé‘ from Elise Boulanger is the new and powerful single from this Canadian-born singer and more.

With over 15 years in the music game, Elise Boulanger is a sweet singer that has an aura of orchestral instrumentation. Hailing from Canada, this charming chamber-folk-pop artist completely captivates audiences with her haunting avalanche of a vibrant voice. She is a bilingual multi-instrumentalist and composer that creates cinematic dreamscapes. with cello, violin, piano, drums and ukulele sounds that make this song so special. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful and this is a music that is off the top shelf. The way the song changes so quickly shows that this is a musician like no other.

‘Cigarettes et rosé‘ is an energetically percussive anthem of silly French happenings alluding to history and the importance of trusting people. While living in France, Elise observed that, “people wouldn’t trust others to come into their homes. Thus, they would avoid having at-home gatherings. This absolutely fascinated me, especially given that Canadians are so welcoming and accepting.”

This is a fascinating story, the song is full of different instruments and they wave in, you feel the goodness here and the meaning behind the song. This is a lovely anthem and you can tell that lots of time was put in here, this is quite glorious to listen to.

‘Cigarettes et rosé‘ from Elise Boulanger is the new and powerful single from the Canadian-born singer who impresses so much here. This is music that probably will be played loud and over and over again, this is a gem.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen