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Breakup

Jodré painted emotional horizons in his lush duality charting RnB single, Leave

Posted on 2 December 2024

Based in London and backed by Aether Records, the Portuguese-Angolan artist Jodré delivered a rare RnB ballad that efficaciously navigates the complexities of a bittersweet breakup aftermath with unwavering realism in his latest single, Leave.

By capturing the dualism between fondness and agony and using sublime melodies and haunting harmonies, the young prodigy created a lush fusion of sound and colour. As his soulfully iridescent voice transforms every lyric into a vivid emotional tableau, listeners are invited to visualise the depths of his introspection. The track balances playful melodies with punchy, thought-provoking lyrics, embodying odysseys of growth and self-discovery diehard romantics are destined to chart.

Influenced by the likes of Daniel Caesar, Brent Faiyaz, and Frank Ocean, Jodré fuses elements of faith, existence, and the divine with the rawness of human experience. This unique combination results in a mellow yet reflective sound that offers an ethereal perspective on love, mental health, and personal duality.

Leave was officially released on November 29; stream the single on Spotify now.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Hila reclaimed her autonomy with her trailblazingly moody twist on bubblegum pop, Sorry?

Posted on 3 January 2023

After thriving through 2022 with her extensively playlisted singles, Easy to Lose Control and Thoughts Out Loud, the alt-pop sensation, Hila is delivering vindication hand over inexplicably talented fist in her latest single, Sorry?

The moody pop instrumentals following the staccato guitar prelude contrastingly illuminate the shimmering soul that spills from her dreamily pitch-perfect vocal timbre to the nth degree as the lyrics capture the evocative complexity of relationships that leave you doubting your self-worth before you arrive at the epiphany that people beneath you will always drag you down to their depraved depths.

With both of Hila’s previous 2022 singles reaching the 300k+ stream mark on Spotify alone, if any breakthrough artist is going to make 2023 their own, it’s Hila. The strength of her sonic palettes could carry her alone; with her proclivity to dig deep lyrically to help her growing fanbase grapple with their own anxiety and heartbreak, she’s worth her weight in gold. What Gwen Stefani was to the 90s, Lila is to the 21st century.

Sorry? Officially released on December 27th, it is now available to stream on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Slipped Away: Nashville’s Eric Coomer wonders if the kids would be better off on ‘Somewhere Along the Line’

Posted on 23 December 2021

As he wonders why the love of his life has chosen to sink deeply into the chair and slowly fade away from existence, Eric Coomer sings with sincere feeling on the breakup anthem of 2021 on the tear-inducing ‘Somewhere Along the Line’.

Eric Coomer is a Nashville, Tennesee-based, Kentucky-born, indie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who loves to express his traveller-like stories that are always entrenched in total honesty.

”Never satisfied sounding like anyone else, Eric strives to be an original and veer away from the ordinary.” ~ Eric Coomer

Oozing world-class vocals and unpretentious lyrics that have you comprehensively intrigued as to his path in this strange world, Eric Coomer might be one of the most underrated solo musicians in the world. His style is unassuming and he performs without that unwanted flash, as he flourishes on this exquisite release that has you listening so intently.

‘Somewhere Along the Line‘ from the Nashville, Tennesee-based indie solo artist and multi-talented Eric Coomer, is one of the most expressive singles you will immerse yourself into this festive season. He is quite incredible from start to finish, as he pours his heart out on this personal track. This is the story about a lost love that decided to close the door emotionally, and wasn’t there to try and make it work.

Sometimes in life, you just have to move on, so that you may fly free away from someone who has already made a new nest for themselves.

Listen to this fine new single on Spotify and see more news on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Learn From My Mistake: The Deserves tells us the true story of how ‘Love Is Strange’

Posted on 13 December 2021

Wrapped inside a highly-reflective tale of how a past relationship just appeared to sadly fade away like a lost shoe in the gusty wind, The Deserves explores the broad force of that weird feeling you can’t seem to ever explain on the breakup story of ‘Love Is Strange‘.

The Deserves is an indie-country band that performs amidst a vintage feel and carries you to a place that you can remember if you close your eyes long enough to recognise the time and place.

Guiding us into a somewhat sad story that transports you into a broken picture that was once so bright, The Deserves directs us into their world which is so pensive and sombre. This is the story of questioning why this didn’t work out, as the words fail and you put it down to bad timing to make you feel a bit better about the whole experience.

‘Love Is Strange‘ from the mysterious underground indie-country band The Deserves, is a thoughtful new single which will have you feeling so reminiscent about that previous relationship that just didn’t work out. You can’t explain why and it really eats at you ravenously – as you take another sip to water down the pain burning horrendously inside your fragile soul – and vow that the next one will be a more productive time for your heart to feel the true nurturing of a special soul.

Rather be single than be in the wrong romance is what they say.

Hear this new single on their Spotify page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

RnB artist and soul singer, Damon K Clark is moving on with ‘Random Lover’

Posted on 12 December 2021

There’s always a fresh amalgamation of style in Damon K Clark’s releases; with his latest single, Random Lover, he infused RnB, pop, and neo-soul into the ultimate moving on single.

The cinematic release proves just how well-established Clark is as a composer and arranger; from the verse, you’re hooked in by the scorned yet searching for something better narrative as the sultry beats do more than set the mood and tone.

Rebound hookups may not be the most romantic things in the world but Clark more than makes them more than so in Random Lover. It drips with elevated elegance.

Random Lover is now available to stream on all platforms, including SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Maybe Its Me: New York pop-punk artist NB knows that the time to leave is now on ‘Breaking Bad’

Posted on 16 July 2021

As he fondly remembers when things were spark-filled and the caring love was so breathtaking, NB reflects on how that time has now passed by and its probably time to move away from this town as their memory makes him so sad on ‘Breaking Bad‘.

NB is a New York City-based indie pop-punk solo musician. He brings the fire on each track he makes and fuses that electric energy, to leave audiences enthralled with his vivid storytelling.

”Filled with pain, broken hearts and non-justify love, his music is for sure something you would relate too.” ~ NB

His potent vocals flow through the broken window that was once looking so pretty, as the love drifted out unexpectedly and only brought in air of regret – with that heart-sore sadness – that needs to be replaced quickly.

The hauntingly familiar story floats vividly into your mind, as you wonder why the love faded so quickly on this sad breakup story. The powerfully-struck energy shows so much regret and is performed with such outstanding heart all the way through.

‘Breaking Bad‘ from the New York City-based solo indie pop-punk artist NB, shows us a talented soul who is feeling rather reflective after thinking back to this recent relationship. This is the striking moment when you hoped that they would come back, but instead moved on to someone else and this shatters your heart into two broken pieces.

Hear this fresh new track on Soundcloud and see more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Healing Starts Now: Emerging Boston teen singer Alexa Cabral is hurting after unexpected heartbreak on ‘Sleep All Day’

Posted on 29 April 2021

Powered by Soul Power Productions in California, Alexa Cabral returns with her fresh new single that speaks candidly about all the heart-wrenching frustrations that goes into an unexpected breakup that you didn’t see coming on ‘Sleep All Day‘.

Alexa Cabral is a talented Boston-based teen pop artist, who fuses her elegant vocals with trap-inspired drums, plucked synths and combined with lyrics that are wise beyond her years.

She sings with the wind behind her back, as she tells the story of feeling so down and blaming herself for what has happened. Her picture perfect tone is such a pleasurable feeling on your curious ears, as you just know that she has a special career ahead of her.

The beat is marvelously catchy and has you tapping your toes, you get lost in her vocals that flourish into your mind. Her innocent lyrics has you gazing outside to wonder about the past relationships that have come and gone in your life, as the frustration that came with them is now but a distant memory, however it is still inside your soul forever.

‘Sleep All Day‘ from Boston’s young and passionate singer Alexa Cabral, is a whirlwind story about how a relationship ending can really break you down and make you think twice about yourself, when it all falls on your shoulders. The time to healing starts and having the strength to realize that things happen for a reason — is absolutely paramount to loving again — the way you should.

Stream this top track on Spotify and see more on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A thing for battle scars: Georgia’s Sarah Mootz misses their parents and ‘The Dog’ on heartfelt breakup story

Posted on 17 February 2021

With a lusciously classy voice that is so lovable you just want to hug her, Sarah Mootz is supremely self-reflective on the passionate story about being used in a relationship she regrets on ‘The Dog‘.

Sarah Mootz is a spirited Athens, Georgia indie-pop songwriter, who sings passionately with that inner desire to teach others to be themselves and to embrace their quirks and flaws, whilst always being authentic and real, no matter what the small-minded say.

Her honest vocals strike your heart instantly as you remember being in her place before, with someone that is only with you for one reason and as soon as its done, you just miss their family and that’s it. You feel like it was actually a waste of time romantically but at least you made a new friend in the pup and had a strong connection with their parents. Lyrics about not listening to your Dad adds so much to the story, when you are young you always think you know better but should of trusted their instincts.

The chorus so marvelously catchy and you can’t help but feel for her, as you close your eyes and remember those times when you thought you were with the right person. Her lyrics are so touching and the splendid soundscape takes you into a different world, while feeling sad at times but knowing that she will find her true love, through the darkness after all.

‘The Dog‘ from the syrup-tipped voice of Georgia’s Sarah Mootz, is a true story of being with someone that didn’t love you as much as you cared for them. The harsh but valuable lesson has been learnt and it might make you a bit colder for a while, but hopefully the warmth will come back into your heart, so you can love like you should again. Those battle scars always heal over time and make you stronger.

Hear this wonderfully authentic single on her Spotify and find out more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Moving on from relationship dysfunction: Edith is totally ‘Over It’ on breakup pop anthem

Posted on 7 February 2021

She fell for their charms but Edith is now ‘Over It‘, as she saw past their shallowness and is now onto bigger and better things.

Edith Farcas aka Edith, is a fast-rising Romanian-born, London, England-based indie synth-pop singer-songwriter, who sings with a cutting edge and young abandon, that energizes the room and makes music that reflects growing up in the big city, while dealing with growing pains of how long love can be so complicated.

This is the story of young love and how you had some fun experiences with them but ultimately. you saw through their games and have decided to put the phone down for good. They showed you what was more important to them and it wasn’t you that seemed to be a priority.

She sings with such young grace and growing elegance despite this sad story. Her vocals sweep into your mind and you can’t help but celebrate with her, as he projects an independent woman, who now knows what she wants out of a relationship.

‘Over It‘ from London’s fresh indie-pop singer Edith, is a message that she has realized that she needed to end things quickly, before she was left with more disappointment to handle.

When your heart knows, your heart just knows. Being with someone that isn’t fully invested in you is a heartbreaking experience but the sooner you move on, the better it will be for you long-term. If you are going through the motions, you know that you are definitely over it and fresh experiences await you.

Stream this exciting new single on her Spotify and find out more from this stylish artist on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

RYA is tired of being messed around on his fresh house track ‘Anymore’

Posted on 21 October 2020

RYA is tired of getting messed around on his new fresh house track called ‘Anymore‘ and states his intentions.

This is a young 22 year old electro-soul singer & producer from stunning London City in the UK. He loves sunsets and parties that last way too long which isn’t too surprising as this is a last-lasting and stamina-filled house music that gets us all sweaty and blushing from ear to ear.

You are tired of her causing you pain. The love is so strong but now things are opening up like a broken door. Communication has been lost and this is a cause that can’t be saved. This is all over and now is the time to move on and grow stronger from the lessons learnt.

RYA is a talented producer and singer, his music is so relevant and his states his intentions clearly on this one. The beat is fantastic on ‘Anymore‘ and he is happy to be single for a while as he has lots of incredible music to make.

Click here for the Spotify link.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen