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2020

Los Angeles singer Arcana speaks on personal addiction with ‘Back To You’

Posted on 1 November 2020

Los Angeles singer Arcana speaks on personal addiction with ‘Back To You‘ and this is a true story about how some people have a piece of your soul in their hand.

After the success of ‘Stockholm Syndrome’-the moody alt-pop gem, this is a return to these very high heights of effortless music.

“This song seemingly wrote itself for me. I was laying in bed past midnight when the chorus presented itself in full. The next day I sat down with it and created a very basic production outline; really just the bass and a beat idea. I handed it off to my producer RIKI who immediately understood my vision for the track and put his unique twist on the production.”

Arcana sings with such determination on ‘Back To You‘. The LA singer is experiencing something that is quite rare, that strong love with someone that won’t go away. You think of them so much and you are addicted to their style, what they say and you can’t do anything about it. It is like you have been taken over by a different spirit, this can be good but also bad, depending on who you are with.

This is a lovely indie pop song with a great vibe, terrific production and a new talent has emerged from 2020.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Florida act Greye rock the cobwebs off the dusty dance floor with ‘Growing Pains’

Posted on 1 November 2020
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The energetic Daytona Beach, Florida based band Greye rock off the cobwebs off the dusty dance floors of 2020 with ‘Growing Pains‘.

“Progressively Independent.” This is the mantra of this fine band who inspire. They feel like it is not black and white but many shades of Greye. They rock the house down with that extra special sound and they turn up the volume on everything.

After the success of recent single, ‘So Far So Good‘, this is another quality addition to a growing discography that is getting better and better.

Greye show us that good indie rock music is still out there and alive on ‘Growing Pains‘. The vocals here are so fab, the guitar riffs powerful and the groovy style shimmers the stage. The light are on and glowing here with a top single. Hannah, the lead vocalist finds a lovely balance and tone, this is a terrific listen that shakes your heart.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Chicago emcee Blac Samurai shows ever-growing consciousness with ‘Brand New’

Posted on 30 October 2020

Chicago emcee Blac Samurai shows ever-growing consciousness with ‘Brand New‘ and this is a strong effort here in the cloudy world of 2020.

Born and raised in Chicago, Brandon Watkins decided on the name Blac Samurai. This was a name that was created by the Wu Tang name generator as he is a huge kung-fu fan and the legendary Wu-Tang Clan.

You feel a bit different today. This is a brand new feeling that you haven’t had to deal with before and it feels strange. You want to feel normal again, you want to get back in the zone again.

Taken off ‘Compendium‘, this is a sterling effort, full of lyricism that is rare to hear these days with so much mumble distorting the speakers all over the world. This is that A grade music, full of skills and thought.

Blac Samurai is one of those Hip Hop artist that raps about real things and there is no flashy fake glitz and glamour here. ‘Brand New‘ is a quality track, made with that extra bit of class, filled with raps that make your mind drift away. This is a terrific single from the Chicago-based emcee and he further cements his name in the upper echelons of the Hip Hop game.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

London’s H A Z E is back with a fab new alt-pop direction on ‘King’

Posted on 27 October 2020

Formally of D Haze the Band, the mysteriously enchanting London-based H A Z E aka Hazel Smith is back with ‘King‘. She wrote this song and you just know that its going to be incredible. A change of direction is blowing in the wind and we need to join her for this riveting ride.

Hazel is inspired by styles such as synth pop, retro wave, prog rock and electro and this is some hair-lifting music for the soul. Made for fans of Billie Eilish, Radiohead just to name a few, H A Z E has this uncanny ability to stretch you mind and heart here. Her vocals are so awe-inspiring and the music accompaniment is rather splendid.

‘King‘ rattles you, it blends into your veins and you need to catch your breath. H A Z E is a musician who has taken the brave step of re-inventing herself. She is so creative, courageous and as a performer you can’t help but like her sultry vocals. H A Z E steps up big and delivers a fine new single.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

October Brigade ft Liel Bar-Z brings our new indie-pop spellbinder ‘No Tears for Tomorrow’

Posted on 25 October 2020

October Brigade ft Liel Bar-Z brings our new indie-pop spellbinder ‘No Tears for Tomorrow‘ and this is a quality listen for our souls.

With prolific Liel Bar-Z from Los Angeles on vocals, October Brigade are a well-respected Music Production & Songwriting Team featuring vocalists from around the world. They have made a great decision in having Liel on vocals as with their signature sound, this is a great listen from start until finish.

‘No Tears for Tomorrow‘ is about the sad times that have befallen us and how youngsters have to grow up so fast these days. Hopefully the world can be set free again so that all of us can be outside again, feeling free and not avoiding humans. This is a call out to find others that feel the same and can create happy vibes without judgement.

October Brigade and Liel Bar-Z combine like a perfectly cooked dinner and the steamy warm feeling is heard throughout. This is a song to play on the weekend when you are feeling reflective and the quality is effortless. All-round a fine single release in 2020.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Slop’ from Australian band Horse Meat! is so authentic and deserves a listen

Posted on 23 October 2020
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‘Slop‘ from Horse Meat! is the self-confessed ugliest parts of new wave electro and the most fetching parts of post-punk, all combined to make the most intriguing effort of 2020 so far.

Melbourne, Australia must be proud of an act like this, they grab you so close and toy with you almost. This is about gaining respect, the air needs to change and the world needs to be so much kinder.

With the vivacious vocals written and performed by the outstanding Annie Fox, this is a whirlwind of a song that leaves you wanting more. Produced in the spare bedroom at Gooch St, the blends the cruelness of humanity and the beauty at the same time. An acclaimed feat indeed as so many issues face our world.

‘Slop‘ from Horse Meat! is a call for us to be better, do things with a meaning and be happy. The solos are so electric, the energy is striking, the beat keeps you in the loop always. The glassy sound is so different and you realize that this is an experience. Life is so vivid and this is an experience. A rare one of such genuine music in a toxic world with acid re-flux.

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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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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Sinking’ from prolific new producer Galaso is a dream-filled journey of life in 2020

Posted on 21 October 2020

‘Sinking‘ from Galaso is a dream-filled galaxy riding journey of life in 2020 and this hits the tired soul just right.

The young United States producer returns with a new track that transforms the hungry music airwaves of the world. This is a fired up musician who is ready now to be heard worldwide.

You feel like you are going down for a while, your body is sore from the crazy times that you have faced recently. This is your time to reflect and build up your strength again. You will take this moment to change your battered mindset and delve into what you can do next time. Then you can find your peace and flourish.

Galaso are on top form here with ‘Sinking‘ and this is a young, gifted producer who has an ear for good music. This is has a smokey breeze type of music you play with friends to chill and chat. Dance too and enjoy the day and night, moving your body to this lofo-fi waterfall of fresh water to cleanse your heart.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Writer’s Rain sings so passionately on debut single ‘Eleanor’

Posted on 21 October 2020
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Writer’s Rain sings so passionately on debut single ‘Eleanor‘ and this is a fantastically sung effort here in 2020.

Nina Sundstrom aka Writer’s Rain’s ‘Eleanor‘ is the type of song you have to take the time to listen to. This is a sung with such maturity and you can just tell that this is a gifted artist. Her words here shows us everything that we need to know:

“When I was a teenager a friend of mine casually said the words ‘I hate it when fat girls call themselves curvy, it’s like ew no you’re just fat’. These words stuck with me to a profound and painful extent, especially hearing them at such a formative time. Having grown exponentially since then, ‘Eleanor’ came about as a form of self reliant closure and a simultaneous plea for compassion and awareness when choosing words. It is everything I didn’t know I could have said at the time and everything I have needed to say since.”

Sometimes strong friendships just end. You just drift apart as you both change and perhaps start to think differently. Your values are different and you are sadly not close now. These things happen and is apart of life.

Writer’s Rain is brilliant on ‘Eleanor‘. Her voice is so golden and she sparkles here. This is a talent that shines above all else, this is a fabulous effort full of soul. With raw piano and a real story, this is a great song to lather in. With a mature mindset and a huge passion for music, this is an artist who will be in our hearts for a long time.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Inspired and focused: Enoka is quite radiant on ‘Salvation’

Posted on 17 October 2020

This is an artist who is inspired and lazer focused: Enoka is quite radiant on ‘Salvation‘, an ode to wanting a better life.

Enoka is a Swedish artist who has been doing vocal demo recordings for producers and artists but now is her time to shine. She is a joy to listen to and the whole combination of music is quite lovely to the soul.

You want a better life, you are tired of the average and want more. You just want to be happy and smiling each day. This is how life should be.

This the calling to the world from a ready woman. Enoka is quite fascinating on her new spiritual single ‘Salvation‘. This is a fine single that shows a maturing artist who is ready to make her own music, She feels free and ready to make as much quality music as possible. This is the start of something special.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen