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All Stories: Host Bodies will never change the walking memories on ‘Refuge’ (feat. Containher)

Posted on 25 July 2022

Showing us exactly what we needed to feel rather deeply after a long time hidden away, Host Bodies have dropped, possibly one of the most passionate singles of the year with the excellent ‘Refuge‘ (feat. Containher).

Host Bodies are a sensational San Francisco, California-born indie electronic duo who perform with an electrifying edge to savour on each of their sizzling tracks.

”Written during the pandemic, a time of deep reflection for all of us, the track tells a story from the perspective of someone left alone to wander a library of personal memories. Taking refuge among the books, all the unplanned moments in life emerge as experiences too priceless to trade.” ~ Host Bodies

Glistening with a rather fantastic fragrance that is perfect to let wade over your battered soul after dealing with so much heartache, Host Bodies steam up our day with a toasty track that definitely has that extra mayo to sauce up proceedings.

Packed with pure precision, laser sharp aim and a lot of gusto, this is a playlist-adding track loaded with greatness sprinkled everywhere.

”A natural collaboration formed between Containher and Host Bodies after playing at Starcrash, SF’s electronic music residency at DNA Lounge in early 2020. Almost two years later, the first of many more tracks arrives just as both artists return to live shows.”  ~ via Host Bodies Bandcamp page.

‘Refuge‘ (feat. Containher) from San Francisco, California-born indie electronic duo Host Bodies is a stunning single that is made with so much love and inspiration. With a fresh aura that reminds one of a swim in clear water during summer, this is a hot track that might leave a burn if you don’t treat the climates just right.

Listen up on Spotify and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hang Ten knows that it’s time to leave this doomed town on ‘Balloon’

Posted on 17 July 2022

Made in a mysterious dark basement, Hang Ten float out their 3rd single of 2022 that follows ‘Waiting‘ and ‘Sitcoms‘, with a dreamy gem to reflect with called ‘Balloon‘.

Hang Ten is a well-dressed Appleton, Wisconsin-born, California-based indie 5-piece pop/rock band who makes a nostalgic groove to move mountains with.

Soaring high and with a powerful anthem to help move any current sadness away from distracting our mentality, Hang Ten has dropped a fantastic new single that will be entrenched in your soul for ages. Such is the quality on offer from a track that seems to fit the mood of the world just right, this is a memorable listen for all the right reasons.

‘Balloon‘ from California-based indie 5-piece pop/rock band Hang Ten is the type of song that helps you drift away from all the current worries that have been plaguing you for too long. Getting away is the mission, and we are blessed by smoothly painted vocals and a calming production to move you into a more content place.

Life is about flying away like a bird and finding your proper nest, isn’t it?

Listen up to this elevated new single on Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

California’s Dave Greening washes all the anxiety away with the memorable ‘For Mina and Ava’

Posted on 27 June 2022
FORTE.X - Transcendent Music by Dave Greening

Returning after a long break with a single taken off his 10-track album ‘FORTE​.​X – Transcendent Music‘, Dave Greening sends our minds into a happy place that you can’t possible ever forget on ‘For Mina and Ava‘.

Dave Greening is a California-based indie pianist who makes those peaceful soundtracks you can uplift your spirit with when you need that calming melody after dealing with the negative noises of the world.

”Forte.x comes after an 8 year hiatus of producing piano music. The album is designed to be played in the background while you work, study, or sleep. I hope you find it both relaxing and memorable.” ~ Dave Greening

Teaching us how we need to take time to release all tensions and find that moment to self-care again, Dave Greening shows us his underrated excellence with a superbly created single that shall ease all worries away with this delightful effort.

‘For Mina and Ava‘ from California-based indie pianist Dave Greening is a stunning anthem for anyone who needed a break from the barrage of sounds that can cloud your soul from its inner peace. Performed with true love and inspiring care, this is a delightful song that is packed with superb artistry and a genuine connection to revive our tired hearts.

Sometimes you just need to close your eyes and let the music take you places,

Listen up to this new track on Bandcamp and see more on the Facebook music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Sani Knight feels like he doesn’t deserve this ‘Heaven Sent’ love

Posted on 22 June 2022

Sensing that he’s rather obsessed with this angelic figure who has flown into his world unexpectedly, Sani Knight wonders if this is real and if he actually warrants being attached to this fine human who has surely been sent from another planet with ‘Heaven Sent‘.

Sani Knight is a 19-year-old Los Angeles, California-based RnB/Hip hop solo artist who is lyrically aware and makes a thought-provoking blend of music to turn up loud.

Justifying his name as one of the more promising artists in the USA right now, Sani Knight displays such a classy style, smooth vocals and comes packed with a catchy beat than will have you nodding your head. There is no flash here, only the real deal to raise your hands aloft with.

‘Heaven Sent‘ from Los Angeles, California-based RnB/Hip hop solo artist Sani Knight is one of those tracks that gets you off your seat and makes you think extra deep about what you have in life. He flows with a confident style that is refreshingly sincere and grabs your attention because of the sharply created chemistry on offer.

A song to roll with when you feel like the person you are with – actually deserves better than you  – that will have you looking into the mirror to find that greatness within.

Soak your soul with this new single on Spotify and follow the socials on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Bennetti moves on from the past as he reaches for those obtainable goals with ‘Let It Go’ (feat. Tiffany Trueblood)

Posted on 21 June 2022

After taking a 20 year hiatus to reconstruct his life, Bennetti remembers the past as he focuses on making sure that he sees his next birthday away from war-filled streets with ‘Let It Go‘ (feat. Tiffany Trueblood).

Shawn Ben’Netti aka Bennetti is a San Francisco, California-based indie Hip hop artist who, after first breaking into the scene in 1992 with rap crew Down N’ Dirty Hustlas, returns with a new project.

Impressing with his lyrical quality and a powerful aura that has you feeling like you are listening to a real storyteller, Bennetti shows us his progression and drops one of the most thoughtful tracks of 2022.

‘Let It Go‘ (feat. Tiffany Trueblood) from San Francisco, California-based indie Hip hop artist Bennetti is one of those tracks that has your mind moving back to your past. After dealing with what the streets had in store, he moved up to a different level that set him free from the treacherous alleys that can steal your shine.

With a calming lyrical delivery that has you sensing that you are listening to a respected force, this is a single that shall show you it’s possible to develop and not let your past dictate your future.

Listen up to this new release on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

California hard rockers Fastride speeds up on a road that has a ‘Devil in Your Rearview’

Posted on 20 June 2022

Pulsating us with a song that might give you a comprehensive rush that will take your breath away, Fastride knows they need to get the speed on full to stay away from that dark force that can take your mind away from where you need to be focused on with, ‘Devil in Your Rearview‘.

Fastride is a Los Angeles, California-based 4-piece indie hard rock band formed by Ty Asoudegan who is also a session guitarist at Gemini Musiq.

”Ty, who is an alumni of Berklee College of Music, started his musical journey in Philadelphia. Ty’s skills have been recognized early on in his career. He was the grand prize winner of a nationwide contest hosted by Slash and Guitar.” ~ Ty Asoudegan

Slashing the tires and getting us into a formidable headspace that is only focused on the here and now, Fastride sends us a picture of that race that we are all playing against ourselves in this rather strange world.

”Since relocating to Southern California, Fastride has performed at many clubs in the LA area, such as The Whisky A Go Go, The Viper Room, & Molly Malone’s.” ~ Ty Asoudegan

‘Devil in Your Rearview‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie hard rock band Fastride is a heavy single that slams right into your face and takes you into a geared-up mentality. With ferocious riffs that send you into a hair-raising psyche, this is a pacey new single that will have you revving up your engine – as you imagine getting away from something evil – that you want no connection with.

Sometimes you just need to get far away from those thoughts that you know will ultimately break you.

See this speedy new music video on YouTube and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

California Hip hop artist Stibs knows he should have left earlier on ‘Rather Be Alone’

Posted on 8 June 2022

Wondering why he stuck around when he was with such a rapacious human who only had narcissistic intentions, Stibs feels that he is now ready to move on into happier climates with his latest single, ‘Rather Be Alone‘.

Stibs is a Tracy, California-based indie Hip hop artist and music producer who is focused on his music and has bravely chosen to avoid the distractions of social media.

”This is a song about finally getting out of a toxic relationship and choosing to love yourself after a rough break-up.” ~ Stibs

Displaying much maturity and standing tall after he was feeling rather bleak for so long, Stibs returns with another gem and displays his lyrical quality with a magnificently smooth and memorable performance.

”From a production standpoint, his instrumentals blend vintage samples and instrumentation with clean and modern drum sounds.” ~ Stibs

‘Rather Be Alone‘ from Tracy, California-based Hip hop artist and music producer Stibs is one of those songs that makes you turn back the hands of time and remember back to that hurtful place. This is an emotional plea to himself as he wishes he had left when the time was right, before being pulled back into something that wasn’t ever going to last. Performed with a truthful tone that shows us the proper story, this is a tremendous track that will so relevant for anyone who has felt that they have wasted their time (and money) with the wrong person.

Listen to this deep track about a fallen love on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Los Angeles RnB artist Crowne Mecca is loving the sensual vibes on her ‘Soul Food’

Posted on 29 May 2022

Showing us true love and singing with an authentic romantic tone that shall have you beaming with joy, Crowne Mecca shows us that content heart that has encountered the one who makes her so comfortable as she feels rather nurtured with ‘Soul Food‘.

Crowne Mecca is a Los Angeles, California-based indie RnB/soul/jazz artist who makes a classy mixture of delicious music that was born from singing in her local church when she was just 7 years old.

”Serving as nourishment to the mind, body and soul, this melodic & passion-filled entrée is sure to whet more than just the appetite.” ~ Crowne Mecca

Formerly in the much-loved duo, Pharaoh with her older sister Koko, Crowne Mecca has one of the more pure vocal abilities around and shows this in full force with this wonderful solo performance. Simmering sweetly with a true story about how everything is going so well currently, we are placed into a romantic dream to really cherish.

‘Soul Food‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie RnB/soul/jazz artist Crowne Mecca is one of those heartwarming singles that shall make all your stress evaporate in an instant. A song made with so much love is a real delight and this is exactly what is on offer, with a soundtrack that shall grace your heart as you have just fallen in love for the first time.

Music has the special power to change your mood like a flick of a switch.

Hear this lovely new single on Spotify and see more news on her IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Los Angeles alternative artist Bryce Rayen shows us deep inside those mental lights with, ‘Infinite’

Posted on 26 May 2022

Signalling a move away from the loneliness of recent times, Bryce Rayen reminds us that happiness is actually what we make it if we can escape our own mind’s barriers on, ‘Infinite‘.

Bryce Rayen is a Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative pop singer-songwriter and music producer who illuminates the airwaves with that unique sound you don’t hear often.

”Starting as a young poet in 2015, Bryce began to put his poems over the beats on the internet, which led him to the path of a lyricist working with several producers. Spending time at his parents’ house, he started to self-produce and write his arrangements in early 2018, getting more complex each year.” ~ Bryce Rayen

Worrying about that concrete fence that can and will undoubtedly stifle your innocent creativity when you need to roam free, Bryce Rayen shows us his emerging excellence with an emotionally-charged release to get your appetite dripping with fascination.

‘Infinite‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative pop artist Bryce Rayen is such an honest track from a self-enlightened soul who has been lying to himself recently. With all the sadness that has transpired lately – he feels so stuck – and wonders if the next step will be where he wants to be in this confusing world. There is a real passion in his voice that shall shake your eardrums, as you ponder your moves to that all-important happy nature you wish to walk inside forever.

Listen to the audio of this deep track on YouTube and see more via his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

LA indie-pop artist Skylar Green drops a heartbreak-packed debut single, ‘DissBelief’

Posted on 23 May 2022

Asking for her time and money back after feeling that she was mentally scammed by a cruel soul who left her empty heart cold, Skylar Green shows us inside her sweet soul that can’t believe that she fell for someone like this on, ‘DissBelief‘.

Skylar Green is a self-proclaimed wild child and indie-pop singer-songwriter who was born in the busy climate of Los Angeles, California.

”She is the embodiment of freedom, creativity, and natural talent. She is an old soul with a youthful spirit. She is beauty and happiness. She is strength derived from the overcoming of pain.” ~ Skylar Green

With her captivating vocals that seem to naturally lift up your spirits and take you over the stormy clouds, Skylar Green has dropped a debut song to remember and shows us her fabulous vocal ability that shines like an exquisite rainbow to help us fight that light again.

‘DissBelief‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie-pop artist Skylar Green is a deep track that shall reverberate with anyone who has felt the wrath of a sudden breakup that takes your smile away. She sings with a soulful style that is pleasant to turn up loud, despite the emotional turmoil that has clearly been so traumatic.

This is a promising artist who has a deeply intricate insight into the shattered picture, that has fueled her fire to never be used again. Being happy and finding your tribe, is the only way for your heart to truly vibe.

See her adventures on IG and listen to this new single on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen