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2020 Music

A real story about current confusion: Alutepena Hughes-John brings her uniquely talented music to help with the current UK ‘Lockdown’

Posted on 21 November 2020

The driving drums drop in so sweetly, as we are introduced to an authentic voice that breathes new life into the dull year of stale air, and dark clouds. This is all about the trauma about the ravaging bite that is 2020 and the rhythmically energy brought forth, is a pleasant listen from Alutepena Hughes-John. The Surrey, UK based performer speeds into the wild waters with the relevant ‘Lockdown‘.

Her voice is so smooth and authentic, her various styles and bands in her armor mesh with much enthusiasm here, this is a performer with so much to offer our sad hearts. The frustration of how the UK lockdown has been handled is so apparent, the confusion and poor management is described vividly, the shocking levels of sadness of the people is for all to see. The end is not in sight, and seeing other countries open up again, gives even more ammo to the weary-eyes souls of the once-proud nation.

With a vibrant energy that shines through the gloomy skies, the new single makes you smile as stories of sacrifice and not knowing what is right to do, and what is not. The vocals swim through the rock-filled waves with aplomb, her words are so hauntingly honest, and will make you feel better about things as you aren’t alone.

With her music style changing all the time from Steampunk to Goth dependent on her mood, the wildly talented Alutepena Hughes-John shows us all that creativity is alive and strong on ‘Lockdown‘. The citizens of the UK will just have to be a bit more patient for a while until the rain has passed, for this is a time that has shown who the great leaders are, and who are the ones that need to sit down, and leave big decisions to wiser souls.

Hear this supremely real song on her Soundcloud and see more on Instagram.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Feeling lonely in this distant world: Ireland’s Dubh Lee evolves her sound on ‘Carousel’

Posted on 20 November 2020

Set for audio release on the 20th November 2020 and with the music video dropping in December, this has an honest Bluesy-Rock feel that means you are hooked tight, with the intimate feel presented. The start is full of rhythmical melodies that you feel are so pure and fresh, just the way you like it. Soon we are thrown into a story of loneliness that is so way too normal this year, with the exquisite voice of Irish singer Dubh Lee’s new song called ‘Carousel‘.

Her voice grabs you and feel her pain, the year has been a whirlwind of emotions that has tested the patience of even the most chilled person in the world. The story of being by yourself, trying to be smart and keeping safe, soon you just can’t take it anymore, and you desire that human touch again from friends and your future lover.

With a Blues-Rock Garage style that has so much appeal, the bass-lines are so hot you might need to have a cold shower to cool off. You can’t help but feel the sadness attached, the frustration paramount, in this wild year of 2020. Her voice echoes through your soul, this is a musician that has evolved from Indie-Folk, to a more edgy and gritty sound.

‘Carousel‘ has that extra bit of quality attached and that fat bass is a blessing to our lonely hearts, the cries are heard loud and clear as Dubh Lee is so honest as so many of us can relate to her current predicament.

Life has been turned upside down so we need to find good habits to hold onto, and keep them close when the world resembles some sense of normality in 2021.

Hear this tremendous talent on her Soundcloud and follow her Facebook for more releases.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Keep your friends close and enemies closer: ‘Living in fear of’ by Ammar shows his self-awareness with those around him

Posted on 20 November 2020

The energetic  and sweaty start catches your attention right away. We are quickly drawn in deep by these creatively amazing sounds, and wonder what is in store next. Ferociously fast vocals then blend into the Electronic-Hip Hop track with much bluster and energy, this is a dazzling daze of a single made with intentions to prove yourself right. Ammar shows his frustration with those petty and small minded folk that don’t understand his journey on ‘Living in fear of‘.

With an assortment of genres that mesh quite nicely into a quick-fire track with meaning, this is about about spending too much energy on those people that love to bring you down in life. This is a sad occurrence but one that you can grow from, and learnt to deal with, despite how petty it is.

The supremely edgy sound is so fiery and gets you in the mood to deal with some negative humans, that you are completely sick of. The rap style is layered with the electronic vibes that is drummed so enthusiastically, and this is such a true message, sung and rapped with reckless abandon.

This firecracker fuse is lit so brightly and the sparks are all over the place to make this such an entertaining listen. The passion is so catchy and cool, the song is less than two minutes and you will remember this all day.

Ammar opens the book into his vivid world with so much appeal on ‘Living in fear of’. This is a lesson to us all to brush away of all those that want to ruin your vibe, this is your life and you want to be happy as that is all that matters. Not the thoughts of small minded people, who don’t get what you are trying to achieve.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Finding the guiding light within to escape darkness: Benoni Alt Rockers Far From Who We Are lead the way on the inspirational ‘Rise’

Posted on 20 November 2020

The haunting start, the sand flowing downwards in the video, and the almost-clockwork sounds of doom. This grabs your attention, and all leads to a ferociously powerful entry into the minds of a trapped soul. This is a song about getting out of that dark place within your deep soul, and you find yourself stuck like standing in a puddle of glue. South African Alt-Rock act Far From Who We Are, lift themselves to new heights that will need a working parachute on, ‘Rise‘-their new stomping track that dropped on the 20th November 2020 from HopePunk Records.

“Rise” is a dark yet uplifting song with a positive message – it’s about escaping a dark place or difficult situation and finding the strength to get back up and rise above it. 

His vocals are laced with emotion but keeps the tone so tremendously stable, the electric guitar is bursting with energy, and the drums break down the glass of the next door neighbours window. They manage to magnify the sound to encompass Hard Rock and Metal melodies, without getting too hectic, and over the top. The temperature is just right from the sunshine emanating from the Benoni boys, who are ravaging with energy here.

The message of keeping hope in dark times is so relevant, especially now in this much-changed world. Its almost like a bad movie, and keeping mentally sane is proving rather difficult for millions of humans out there. This powerfully portrayed song is a beacon of light in the depths of the sewers of 2020, and finding the light of 2021 is so important to stay sane. Music like this really helps as the band are in scintillating form.

Far From Who We Are climb out of the depths of darkness, and bring us an inspirational track, that is full of uplifting Hard Rock passion on ‘Rise‘.

Fuel that passion by seeing the music video on YouTube and find out more about the South African band on Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

 

Trying to stay sane in 2020: California’s Natasha Pocket puts feelings into words on ‘Therapy Session (West Mix)’

Posted on 19 November 2020

A groovy and honest guitar-filled sound emanates from the speakers, as we are introduced to a sharp start with so much promise. California’s Natasha Pocket shows the growing frustration with this horrible year on the guitar-filled new single called ‘Therapy Session (West Mix)‘.

Encinitas, California based and full of real feelings that is all about this wild year. This is all about needing to express your feelings and getting to the bottom of that worrying slump that you want to get out of as soon as possible. A year that has made overthinking so much more prominent- due to all the time stuck inside.

With a flourishing Indie-Rock feel with a Lo-Fi base, there are so many lusty layers of solo’s here to keep us all happy. The vocal are quite sad and worrying as the year has taken its toll and some therapy is needed to work out what to do next.

Natasha Pocket’s ‘Therapy Session (West Mix)‘ is a song that is so relevant in modern day times and the carefully curated message puts a thoughtful spin on everything before us. The world is really smokey right now so we all need someone to talk to, as bottling those feelings up only causes more heartbreak.

Hear ‘Therapy Session (West Mix)’ here on YouTube and support this artist here on their Bandcamp.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The love doctor is here: EDM producer/singer Deep Gordon tells it how it is on ‘Your Horoscope’

Posted on 18 November 2020
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He has an unmistakable style, full of originality in an often sheep-filled world of cliched clones. Deep Gordon is back with the enthusiastic debut track from his ‘Horny‘ EP called ‘Your Horoscope‘.

”A song about being in the moment and doing what you like to do..if you like that.”- Deep Gordon

With an abundance of vivid lyrics that soaks the song up with a fun vibes to party with, this is all about just going for it. Deep goes all the way in here and isn’t holding back at all. He is in love and what to show it- nothing is holding him back now.

This is an artist who has found his niche and is making sure that his music is like no other. A trait that we can all appreciate, even if you aren’t an EDM fan.

The beat grabs you by the ears and wants you to lock in, this is a jam to play with friends on the weekend house party with a swimming pool close by. The songs saucy lyrics will make you a bit sweaty with all the dancing and playful banter.

Deep Gordon is a likable personality and ‘Your Horoscope‘ is the kind of EDM song that you either love or hate, there is no in-between. One thing we can all agree on is that this is so entertaining and will draw a smile from most. This is what music is for- to entertain and break down barriers.

Hear this unique track here on Soundcloud and follow his journey on Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

That floating feeling inside your stomach: ‘Love Can Make You Feel’ from Shaya Ritchie is ecstatically pleasing in so many ways

Posted on 18 November 2020

She has a voice that makes your heart float around in happiness for a few minutes. You think about that feeling inside your stomach that you can’t shake off and don’t want to, even if it hurts sometimes. British singer Shaya Ritchie is so incredible on ‘Love Can Make You Feel‘ and this song will leave you reminiscing while staring out the lonely window and thinking about previous relationships.

You can feel the Jazzy influences, carefully meshed with some classy Classical and Alicia Keys to Toni Braxton, Shaya’s voice is so uniquely sweet and real. She has an ability to sing in a tone that is so melodic and keeps you intertwined into her song with pristine appeal.

This is about wondering what the meaning of love is and features some lovely lo-fi as you look through the window and wonder what you can achieve outside. You soon think more about love and how it feels real deep inside, the one place that no one else can feel. It is only you that knows what is down there and what makes you tick.

You think about that special person and wish it was love and not lust, you are still searching for that special one. The person that keep you high all the time and you don’t need anyone’s Bob Marley to get you in that state. All you need is Shaya Ritchie and her ‘Love Can Make You Feel‘.

Hear this memorable track on her Spotify and follow Shay’s journey on Insta.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Destined to be a star from the age of 3: Brooklyn’s Ziearre tantalizes the taste-buds on ‘Cherry on Top’

Posted on 18 November 2020

The Doo Wop diner gets us in the mood as the dusty jukebox swirls around to click into action. Something special awaits. New York singer/emcee Ziearre claims his spot in our minds with his fresh new song ‘Cherry on Top‘.

A voice that is so much fun to listen to and a style that is super fresh, are two rarities in the music world. The Brooklyn based artist has so many qualities and you can feel the excitement in this song and via his Social Media. He is only getting started.

When your hero’s are Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Tyler the Creator and J Cole just to name a few, you get a quick feel for what makes this fine young artist tick. He wants to be the best and has wanted this since his got into music, when he was a little pup at 3 years old. He can’t switch off, melodies and new ideas form into his mind all the time and his style is so rhythmical. With dance moves that make you smile, you can’t help but like Ziearre.

Now go and get yourself a ice cream with a cherry on top so that your worries disappear. ‘Cherry on Top‘ is the tasty treat you needed in your life.

Go and replenish your day on YouTube and follow this artist on his Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Husband and Wife make beauty together: Seattle based Tekla Waterfield and Jeff Fielder calm our anxiety with ‘Trouble In Time’

Posted on 18 November 2020

Lockdown 2020 has been a horrible and deadly experience for so many in this torrid year. However, through sadness and misery, light and love makes its way through the smoggy smoke and gives us a massive and well-needed hug. Husband and Wife Indie-Folk duo Tekla Waterfield and Jeff Fielder are the architects of this revival with their latest song called ‘Trouble In Time‘.

The Seattle based duo have a gift of love and this new song pictures this year so perfectly. Things have so hard but we must remember the beauty that is still left in the world. Looking for the positive elements is a much-needed message of hope and speaks the truth.

With a stunningly pure voice and top quality guitar melodies that make you listen twice, Tekla Waterfield and Jeff Fielder are clearly at one with their relationship and make an incredible real team. This is a song to just turn on and reflect with, this is Indie-Folk at its very best.

Better days are on the way and ‘Trouble In Time‘ is a reflection on current events that is so eloquently sent forth to help all of our lonely hearts.

To hear this beautiful song go to Soundcloud and find out more on Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The bluesy comedown: ‘Trouble in Paradise’ from Salvador Mundi is a terrific listen

Posted on 18 November 2020

With a summer daze and bluesy wonder kind of feel, this is a song that needs to be appreciated. This exciting two-piece act called Salvador Mundi and they are here with new track ‘Trouble in Paradise‘- a song that will bring back some memories for you.

A band that have the power to make you follow them, this is something rather fascinating. The vocals take you to another place and the riveting guitar melodies make you wonder about life and what it all means. This is a fresh song that is so tasty for our hungry souls, the chorus gets you in the mood real fast and you feel in an instantly better mood. This is the power of top class music.

‘Trouble in Paradise‘ from Salvador Mundi is a gritty Blues-Rock journey that feels like you are in a beat-up car with your best friends. The party was so much fun but now things are super hazy and you want to feel normal again but for some reason, you are staying in this dusty zone.

For fans of bands like The Black Keys, you will love this and your feet will be tapping all the way through this new single. This is a song that is sweaty and oozes so much quality, you might need to be sitting down for this one.

Click here for the Spotify page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen