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2020 Music

Renee Stormz & Altosounds drop the magnificent Hip Hop-fused ‘Love Is’

Posted on 18 November 2020

Taken off the full ORE MI (My Friend) album that just dropped on the 3rd November 2020, Renee Stormz & Altosounds show us what ‘Love Is‘.

London born emcee, producer and singer-songwriter with Nigerian heritage, Renee Stormz, who is now in South Manchester. She joins forces with composer and sound designer Altosounds on this absolute gem of a track that is a song you won’t be able to stop listening to. Yes, it is that good.

This is all about that sweet love, that love that we are crave any whether it is meant to be or not. This is a deep track, full of intricate beats that make you feel relaxed and thoughtful, meshed with raps that are of such high quality- you might need a cold shower to cool off.

”The songs are a reflection of the individual and collective journeys of Renee Stormz & Altosounds, portraying an amalgamation of Heartbreak, love, triumph and perseverance through connection and friendship.”

The sonic landscapes are quite incredible here and this is music that heals the soul. With a message asking what love is, this question is paramount to our hearts and thoughts. It is a question that is hard to answer, but through music we can try. This is an excellent track that is easy to get lost in and is one of the best of 2020 due to the excellent production and vocals that are so real and beautiful.

Here is the Spotify link to hear this top quality track.

Follow the journey on Renee’s Facebook and Alto’s too.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Hope in the Dark’ from Hartford’s Dean Frost is a song all about staying positive no matter what

Posted on 16 November 2020

‘Hope in the Dark‘ from Hartford’s Dean Frost is a song all about staying positive no matter what the detour you take in this crazy world. This is a fun electro-pop track that simmers with hot beats to keep us entertained.

Hartford, Connecticut singer/producer Dean Frost is a poet who used his music gifts to inspire others as the summer beat really gets your feet tapping in delight. The vocal delivery is quite flawless and this is such an enjoyable ride that is of majestic quality. The added raps make it even better and shows the multi-talented ability.

You find hope in every situation and you never give up, no matter what. Giving up just isn’t in your dictionary as you keep pushing hard, doing what you love.

With influences such as Logic and The Chainsmokers, you can get an idea of what type of artist Dean is. Previously performing under the alias The American Boys, this is a supremely create musician who likes to make happy music for fans to enjoy.

Dean Frost is back in a big way on ‘Hope in the Dark‘ as he stimulates the speakers with a sultry effort that is like giving your ears a high-5.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Soulful singer Harry Linacre sings with such passion on the love song ‘Make Up’

Posted on 16 November 2020

Soulful singer Harry Linacre sings with such passion on the love song ‘Make Up‘ and this is a track to play when you are going through a tough time in your life.

You want to be together with your lover so badly as you feel that they are the one. Things are a bit wild right now but the calm in the harsh wash of the undercurrent is slowly subsiding. You want this to work and you will do anything you can to make it happen, you can give up now. The love is too strong,

‘Make Up‘ shows us how to get back with that person you love. Singing a romantic song of course really helps a lot. Harry Linacre has an incredible voice and he is so spectacular here, you are amazed by his talented and this is such a romantic track. Love can get messy sometimes but if you care about each other enough, things will work out for the best.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Two of a Kind’ by Australian 3 Piece Alt-Rock band Age of Iguana is a slice of tasty awesomeness

Posted on 16 November 2020
Two of a Kind by Age of Iguana

‘Two of a Kind‘ by Australian 3 Piece Alt-Rock band Age of Iguana is a slice of tasty awesomeness due to the quality sound and storytelling ingenuity.

Age of Iguana are based outta funky and vibrant Melbourne. They are a fine outfit that have that unique sound that is so welcome in the dark and dodgy alley called 2020.

You care about them so much and want to be together. Right now is just not the time as things are complicated but time should heal all. Life is just crazy right now and you just need to be patient to make sure you don’t do anything you might regret. You two are perfectly matched and you want this to work so badly.

This is a band that are so cool and fresh. They bring their best to the table and the results are deliciously packed into a tasty burger with fries.

Age of Iguana return with a rugged Alt-Rock track that keeps you bouncing the whole 6 minutes and 6 seconds. They just have that little bit of extra class that most acts don’t, the sound is tight and the solos are just plain masterful.

The vocals bite like a hungry kitty cat and they claw you in so gently. This is a top band with a sound that brings you back to the good days of music.

Head through to the Soundcloud to hear more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Let Me Dream A While’ is the fantastic debut dreamy-folk single that inspires thanks to the incredibly gifted Sabreen Islam

Posted on 16 November 2020

‘Let Me Dream A While‘ is the fantastic debut dreamy-folk single that inspires thanks to the incredibly gifted Sabreen Islam. She takes us on a sweet journey about childhood and this is a new track that makes you happy inside.

You close your eyes and remember all of the amazing memories you had in your youth. You wish that you could stay young and not get grumpy and get out of touch with what life is really about. No one told you about getting old and you cling onto the memories when life was so simple.

This is an indie folk song that reminds you to live in the moment. Staying young is so important to your heart, good for your smile and living the way you should. With pureness and a curious mind, staying away from the nonsense on TV.

Sabreen Islam is such a special soul, her voice is so sweet and you find yourself beaming from ear to ear. Her authentic style is so admirable and her lyrics tell a true story of incredible visions of what life was and how to add this kindness into adult life. The world may be harsh right now but Sabreen is a ray of sunshine, her stunningly beautiful voice is exactly what the world needs right now. A humble soul, full of innocence and meaning, is a true blessing to the soul.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Northern California rockers Furlough Fridays open up the airwaves to quality music with ‘Quantum Leap’

Posted on 16 November 2020
TGIFF by Furlough Fridays

Northern California rockers Furlough Fridays open up the airwaves to quality music with ‘Quantum Leap‘, This is the type of song that you have been missing in your playlist and impresses on all fronts.

Known as the go-to alternative grunge rock group in their local area, this 4 piece are certainly a great listen. Some bands catch your attention right away and some don’t. After taking a break for 3 years in 2015 to re-energize, you feel the extra bit of motivation here and this hunger makes you like them even more, if that is even possible.

With a really raw sound, the biting bass line beasts through the creaking door and you feel the wave of life’s frustration gushing through like a powerful set of waves that drowns you for a few seconds. You feel the pain here and the cry for help, the world is so harsh right now and so many of us are sinking in the mucky mud of 2020. We are all gasping for that fresh air again as we wonder if this is all just a really bad dream.

‘Quantum Leap‘ from Furlough Fridays is a powerful rock song, full of strong vocals and guitar riffs that are highly impressive. This is a band that are showing their true sound, there is zero doubt that we are listening to a quality outfit here that knows who they are. This is a song to truly appreciate and to admire the haunting honesty.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rocking through lockdown: Echo Strike show continued growth on the exciting ‘Catch Me’

Posted on 15 November 2020

Rocking through lockdown: Echo Strike show continued growth on the exciting ‘Catch Me‘ and this is a dance-pop journey that takes us into the mind of a paranoid lover.

After being stranded in Argentina at the beginning of the world lockdown, this has allowed the fine band to mesh together and put together new music. The results scream a hat-trick that Maradona would be proud of. This is a band that are clearly close and their mix of sonic indie rock pop speaks volumes for all the hours they put in when live shows got cancelled.

Taken off the new full album called ‘Not Inside Your Mind‘, this is the first and best track off the new release. The beat gets you ready and the vocals are different, so catchy- with added flavor to keeps us satisfied. You feel really thoughtful on this song and think of current or previous relationships and how they make you feel.

You care about them so much but feel like you have done something wrong at home and don’t want to go back right now. You are thinking that perhaps you should let things cool down and then go back to see what has happened.

‘Catch Me‘ is such a fun listen and is full of ebbs and flows that always feel right. The electro style satisfies when you turn it up and this is a track to be enjoyed all day. With a promising sound and an attitude that you just can’t help but like, this is a band that are on the right road for global interest.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Manchester rapper Ice D spits real street stories on ‘Felony’

Posted on 15 November 2020

Manchester rapper Ice D spits real street stories on ‘Felony‘. This is a raw track that has a freestyle type vibe to it and this hits home real hard.

With an original style and plenty and trap-filled busty beats that bounce around like the real word on the streets. Life comes real fast and you need to know the time to survive. This young rapper has a rap delivery that seems to improve as the track going on, a true sign of things that are to come.

Life can get real so quickly and with stories of what goes down in the dark alleys, portrays a musician who knows who he is and this isn’t some lame fake track unlike a lot of the new Hip Hop out there. Expect big things if he can maintain focus and not get wrapped up and gassed with all the easy temptations of the music game that can be so harsh for the naive. Ice D is only getting started on ‘Felony‘.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Scottish singer Donny Ross improves even more on the sharp-edged ‘Stags’

Posted on 15 November 2020

Scottish singer Donny Ross improves even more on the sharp-edged ‘Stags‘ as he cuts through the noise of 2020 in impressive fashion.

Los Angeles based Donny is on a new path and you can hear the excitement in his voice. He has a vision for his sound and the results are rather tasty to the ear.

Raised in the Scottish Highlands, this is a young man that grew up with the legendary sounds of the local music that surrounded him. The traditional Scottish sounds are seeped deep into his soul and this is how he fell into loving music. With his father being a bagpiper, you can tell that this is a family passion and the way of life.

‘Stags‘ from Donny Ross shows us all that you don’t need to change everything about your style to be successful. Here is a traditional artist that fuses Rock and his own style of music to make an absolute belter of a track.

The riffs are so groovy you might need a lie down. His voice is brooding and mysterious, it feels like you can feel the smoke and sweat from the stage as Donny takes us on an enjoyable journey throughout, as we hear a melodic track that is full of class.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Home’ from New York City creative Joy Morales is a real story of how 2020 has made the world more anxious

Posted on 12 November 2020

‘Home‘ from New York City creative Joy Morales is a story of how 2020 has made the world more anxious and feeling so locked up inside our homes. There is a cutting edge here, the song is sharp and is like nothing else out there. Pianosynthvocalstuff is the self-description of this authentic artist and this is a track you have to admire.

With an atmospheric start that feels like it belongs in a movie,you get the impression that something really different is about to emerge from the brain of this incredible musician.

There is a void in your life right now and you want to be outside, seeing things, learning new skills and moving around. The world is locked for a while and this is a test of your patience.

Miami-born Joy Morales sings with such vigor on ‘Home‘ and she opens the squeaky door into her vividly described world. With a gritty passion and a style that is so unique to the music world. Her story is real and so relevant as we all try and keep our mental health stable, despite the catastrophic world that is burning currently.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen