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Another World: London-based darkwave producer Daverage J. Normal takes us to an exciting planet above on ‘Dark Stars’

Posted on 21 June 2021

With his much-anticipated upcoming EP ‘General Dysfunction‘ lacing up for action soon, Daverage J. Normal takes us to a planet far away from this strange world that we find ourselves stuck in with ‘Dark Stars‘.

Daverage J. Normal aka DJN, is a creative London, England-based space-driven synthwave electronic music producer and bassist, who fantastically fuses retro-futuristic music into our hungry souls to immerse head-first into.

”Inspiration is mostly just cooking away in the back of my mind and from noodling around with synths, generally leaning towards a retro-futuristic and science fiction vibe. I have a very simple process, power on, mess about, oh, I like that, let’s evolve it..” – Daverage J. Normal

‘Dark Stars‘ from the superb London-based electronic darkwave/cyberpunk music producer and bassist Daverage J. Normal, shows us brilliantly upwards to a new place that full of life and promise. The blazing electronica is dazzling and pulsating throughout, you feel like this might be the perfect fire dance music and get lost easily into this terrific creation. The dark elements capture your vivid imagination and things get more intense as the song heats up, putting your headache at ease and helping you bathe in pure water, that is full of crystals and healing energies.

This is what excellent electronic music sounds like in 2021.

Stream this buzzing new single on Spotify and see more on his IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Daniel Henry blurs genre boundaries in his latest anthemic release, Circles.

Posted on 21 June 2021

Indie pop-rock earworms don’t get much juicer than Daniel Henry’s latest single, ‘Circles’, which completely blurs the line between contemporary alt hip hop and pop-punk.

The Oman, Middle East-born, Dallas-based artist evaded formal music education but has no problem formulating mind-bendingly infectious choruses and catchy hooks, such as the ones that will ensnare you in his latest up-vibe hit. Daniel Henry takes influence from the likes of Shinedown, Blink 182, Machine Gun Kelly and Post Malone, but nothing in Circles feels assimilative – despite the swathes of genre-bending music that has hit the airwaves in recent years.

The lyrics may be delivered with a stinging antagonistic tone, but the feel-good factor in this radio-ready single has been turned up to 11. So, if you’re looking to vent your frustration that comes through cyclical torment, hit play.

Circles is now available to stream via SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Do You Remember: The Rising reminisce about those times before the wondering eyes ruined everything on ‘Bruise You Left’

Posted on 21 June 2021

Remembering those beautiful moments that were so memorable before the silly fights started, The Rising wish that that it wasn’t all over but know that its probably best that it ended after all on ‘Bruise You Left‘.

The Rising is a catchy pop/rock/country duo from Northern Ireland who were based in Warwickshire, England, but came back home recently, due to the pressures of this horrific pandemic. They make that lovable music which takes your breath away, their style reminds you of a time when things were so innocent and rather wholesome.

This is the story about being in a long-term relationship and not wanting to hurt each, but you end up doing it anyway. You wanted things to always be peaceful as you love each other so much – however the scars from what happened before – might never heal and stay with you forever.

Her captivating voice is so sweet and enchantingly calming – their wonderful sound reminds you of Nashville – and you get involved in the striking lyrics which are so relevant to so many who know this feeling all too well. They are such a dynamic duo, the class is easily heard and this is such a terrific single to help you get over a past relationship.

‘Bruise You Left‘ from the lovely Northern Ireland indie country/pop and rock duo The Rising, has you dreaming about those days when you were holding hands with your true love and everything seemed perfect. Then something happened and you went on different paths as you felt that they weren’t into you like before – as things crash landed and you broke up for good – even though the love is still there.

Sometimes life can be so cruel and you feel like you didn’t deserve it, when actually it was a lesson to learn for next time you fall deeply for your true soulmate.

Stream this terrific new single on Spotify and check out the IG music page for more visuals.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Jeffrey Chan has released his seductive dance-pop track, ‘Call My Name’

Posted on 20 June 2021

The commercial potential that we first saw when Jeffrey Chan released his debut album in 2018 is steadily coming into fruition, with multiple of his singles racking up over 100,000 streams on Spotify alone, he’s well on the way to the top, especially following on from the release of his seductive dance-pop track, Call My Name.

The tropic beats tease the euphoria of fiery hedonistic nights while Jeffrey Chan laces the up-vibe dance track that utilises choppy staccato guitars around ascending synth notes with low reverberant vocal sex appeal. Jeffrey Chan could easily teach Boy George a thing or two in terms of vocal seduction.

Call My Name is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Louie Tha Profit proves why he’s ‘The Don’ of hustler hip hop with his latest single

Posted on 20 June 2021

Taken from his smooth jazzy trip-hop EP, Born to Win, Louie Tha Don’s lead single, ‘The Don’ is a compelling, candid release that shines a light on the darker side of the music industry.

For decades, we have witnessed the rise and fall of artists whose mental health took a hit courtesy of the music industry, and we still have the audacity to act surprised when we watch another artist in the spotlight burned by it. Louie Tha Profit challenges the normalisation of industry-induced PTSD in the mellow feat of nuanced hip hop. His sound couldn’t be smoother, and his lyrics couldn’t be sharper. If Louie Tha Don isn’t already on your radar, make some room.

The Don is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Organized Chaos: Promising RnB singer-songwriter Abiel bravely asks for help to find the right path in the bustling ‘City of NY’

Posted on 20 June 2021

As her young eyes looks deeply at the constant confusion and worrying trends that has us all so nervous to go outside, Abiel asks us to assist her find the right path to that ultimate contentment on her new single ‘City of NY‘.

Abiel Biney aka Abiel, is a highly talented and self-motivated The Pennsylvania State University 2021 graduate and indie RnB/pop singer-songwriter. She carefully pens the type of songs that grab you closely, gives you a hug, and has you feeling so uplifted, that you are floating above the clouds like a happy bird who knows exactly where to fly.

Her voice is so sweet and honest, each lovingly written lyric is sung with a nervous energy and you feel that you are listening to an artist who keeps it so real. Her style is a pleasure to listen to and you feel like she has so much potential – if she works hard at her craft – and avoids the noise that so many get drowned out by.

‘City of NY‘ from the vibrant young RnB/pop indie singer-songwriter Abiel, shows us a road that can be so worrying and keep you withdrawn, when you actually need to be outside meeting people and living life. The truth is, there is no right path, only signs of where you need to go and be with. Trusting your gut is the only way to survive after all.

Stream this new single on YouTube and see more on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Feel Like I’m Flying: Stazia never grows tired of that special person on the RnB-fused ‘I Choose You’

Posted on 20 June 2021

After recently signing to Global Exec Records through CEO Daniel Rucker which followed her days in The Unit Band, Stazia is here to entertain us with the smoothly textured loving single about being with someone who makes your heart beat faster named ‘I Choose You‘.

Stazia is an authentic RnB artist from Cleveland, Ohio-based artist who sings with so much love and tender care. She makes that peacefully inspiring music that is crisply tendered, and sung with an exquisite aura of candle-lit energy.

With a sensually classy style that has you smiling deeply, her style is smoothly tipped and you feel her passion on each lyric, as she tells you her inner emotions. This is the type of song that you feel intensely smitten – her love is so evident and she wants the world to know – that he is completely hers and wants to spend as much time possible together.

‘I Choose You‘ from the sumptuously elegant Cleveland RnB solo artist Stazia, shows us a confident woman who knows what he wants and feels like she is floating in the sky. She wants them all to herself – as her eyes shine in happiness – the heart is happy and totally content. Love can really be so simple, if you let it.

Stream this loving new single on Spotify and see the journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Have Time: Sam Thul has seen the warning signs before on ‘That Road’

Posted on 20 June 2021
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Bringing us a lovely new single that urges us to avoid the negative and only focus on the positive, Sam Thul drives us down a place which is filled with holes but also rainbows on ‘That Road‘.

Sam Thul is an experienced Pennsylvania, USA-based former band member of a multitude of different acts and is now fully immersed as a solo artist, as well as an avid reader, movie fanatic and gamer.

”This entire song was written, recorded and mixed in about three weeks in my home studio/office/medieval tavern space lol. After a few false starts, I finally ironed out the quirks and decided it was finally finished and ready for people to listen to it.” – Sam Thul

With a mellow tone that is totally authentic and made with a warning sign to us all, he helps us to avoid the life trap of worrying about things that you can’t control. His voice is controlled and full of intrigue – he sweeps away the dusty street for us to drive through – with our eyes wide open.

‘That Road‘ from the soulful Pennsylvania, USA-based indie-rock solo artist Sam Thul, shows us a man who doesn’t want to go down a path that knows will waste his time. Avoiding the path that has only has tasteless bones scattered throughout is the not the way he wishes to venture down anymore. The good vibes are the only thing that will keep his mind alive from here onward to that true happy place.

Stream this new music video on YouTube and check out the IG page for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Deny: Marvelous Melbourne-based alt-pop artist Lunacy thrillingly encourages us to feel deeply and go for it bravely on ‘Don’t Fear The Fall’ (ft. Kyso)

Posted on 20 June 2021

With her trusty co-writing partner Oliver Kindred on-board and penning some incredibly relevant music together, Lunacy tells us vividly to let go of all self-doubt and just try things that might seem scary at first on ‘Don’t Fear The Fall‘ (ft. Kyso).

Lunacy is a stimulating alt-pop artist with so much potential and strikingly beautiful purple hair, who is from sunny Melbourne in Australia. She makes that honest music that actually means something, her past experiences are courageously shared to assist others to heal from their own love, life and mental health worries, in this very confusing world.

Produced by Lonei Heckenberg, you feel such a vibration deep inside your pounding heart that is taken for a wild ride by Lunacy’s stunningly uplifting vocals that are mixed sweetly with Kyso’s classy flow. This is a such a dazzling song that has you thinking rather freely again- brushing off the dusty cobwebs from many months inside to hide – as now is the right moment to do what you need to be truly happy.

‘Don’t Fear The Fall‘ (ft. Kyso) from the soul-stirring Melbourne, Australia-based indie alt-pop powerhouse Lunacy, is an action-packed adventure through driving beats, that swerves your mind into action and stomps down some moody synth-filled delicious soul food. This is the inspirational story that should put you into a better frame of mind, as going for your dreams is the only way to catch them, before they float away quickly like lost bubbles into the moody wind.

If its real never give in, as that is the time when you need to grit your teeth and make it happen no matter what. The love is there if you believe enough.

Stream this fab new song on Soundcloud and see her vibrant IG page for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Leave It All Behind: Adaeya holds onto that sweet love with the lovely ‘Relations’

Posted on 19 June 2021

As their soft fingers lock carefully into each others awaiting hands intently while they gaze into each others loving eyes, Adaeya knows what she wants on the summer RnB romance single to have you smiling again called ‘Relations‘.

Adaeya is a supremely talented Toronto, Canada-born, New York City-based indie RnB/soul singer-songwriter, music producer and Post Audio graduate with Trinidadian heritage. She makes that fearless music that teaches us to take control of who we are, to fly free, and experience life to its absolute fullest.

“I’d rather die enormous than live dormant. You have to follow your passion and you cant stop until you’ve reached your destiny.” – Adaeya

You feel her sensual vocals thrust through into the clear blues skies, as she walks closely with her lover and keeps things so simple and pure. This is the story of feeling so attracted to this magical spark, that you would do anything for each other. You feel like you are alone without them and if they wanted to fly away forever, you would go without any questions asked. This is that rare true love.

‘Relations‘ from the wonderfully crisp Trinidadian indie RnB singer and multi-creative Adaeya, shows us a woman who is in full control of her career, and wants to help others to find their voice. She sings with such beauty and grace, each note is a classy moment to treasure, and this is one of the most well-made romantic songs you will hear in 2021.

Stream this terrific new single on her YouTube and see more of the adventure via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen