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Who Will Be There: Melanie Peterson has us wondering about that kiss on ‘May I Have Your Midnight?’

Posted on 14 December 2021

As she glances next to her to see if that special person is there to give her that sweet and tender kiss she yearns for, Melanie Peterson sings with so much love on the hand-holding new single called ‘May I Have Your Midnight?‘.

Melanie Peterson is a Toronto, Canada-based, Saskatoon-born indie folk/pop singer-songwriter and actress who has a lovely vocal ability that has you feeling so much warmth and genuineness right beside you.

“I aimed to match Melanie’s soft vocal lilt with tender instrumentation while dancing under an ethereal parasol. It’s cinematic and shimmering, with no big drums, just a heartbeat pulse. I wanted to showcase not just a beautiful song, but a beautiful voice. I feel it worked.” ~ Derek Downham

With souls soaring joyously into the beautiful blue sky above, Melanie Peterson shows us that dreams can still really come true. She performs like someone who undoubtedly believes in that magic that only your gut can perceive, as your eyes spark and sense that something rather ravishing is about to happen.

‘May I Have Your Midnight?‘ from the Toronto, Canada-based, Saskatoon-born indie folk/pop singer-songwriter and actress Melanie Peterson, is a charming single that hopes for that special kiss when the clock is about to switch into a whole new year of possibilities. This is a pleasing experience from a lusciously-tipped vocalist who sings with such a kindhearted style – that shall have your pulse racing rather quickly – as you imagine locking lips with someone who wants to be close with you on this special occasion.

Hear this sweet new single on Soundcloud and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Open The Portal: Winnipeg-based hip-hop artist Nasir Jr locks into the maze with ‘Code’ (feat. Sai Ra)

Posted on 9 December 2021

Taken off his well-received new 6-track album called ‘Love, Hate, & Psychedelics‘, Nasir Jr guides us away from the sewage-filled world of today and leads us into a much better place to live on ‘Code‘ (feat. Sai Ra).

Nasir Jr is a Winnipeg, Canada-based, southern Nigeria-born indie afro hip-hop solo artist and actor who makes a mood-boosting blend of mind-bending music that takes your intrigued thoughts for a riveting ride.

”What started as an “escape from reality” in high school has turned into a fully-fledged career, one he hopes will “change the future generation with my words and mentor those that have a story similar to mine.” ~ Nasir Jr

Nasir Jr shows us his efficiently compelling experimental sound that could be the future arriving right now. He sounds wholeheartedly inspired – as it appears that he has just come back from another time – with all the answers for those who deserve to know.

‘Code‘ (feat. Sai Ra) from the Winnipeg, Canada-based, southern Nigeria-born indie afro hip-hop solo artist and actor Nasir Jr, is a wild journey that accurately portrays the current world as we see it. There is so much variety on offer here and this is a uniquely-fascinating beat that will stun many, as there is so much to be excited about a track with so much to lather so smoothly into. This is the story about knowing that tomorrow is going to be okay if you work out the code to life – as staying emotionally positive with someone you trust – is all you actually need to be content.

Check out this top track on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Out Late: Toronto rapper Bg5ive bags it up on his shiver-filled ‘Cold Nights’

Posted on 8 December 2021

As he peers around and hopes that there is no big raid on tonight that will turn his mood blue, Bg5ive does whatever it takes to make it happen on the frosty new single called ‘Cold Nights‘.

Bg5ive is a Tuam, Ireland-born, Toronto, Canada-based underground indie hip-hop artist, sound engineer and music producer.

”While he has spent most of 2021 focusing on engineering work, Bg5ive has started dropping tracks such as “Now or Never”, & “Cold Nights” in preparation for the release of his new mixtape entitled “Cocaine & Whiskey” which will be released on December 9th 2021.” ~ Bg5ive

Bg5ive raps with an intelligent glimpse at these dusty streets that he knows all-too-well, as he locks up the bag and executes that move to get that paper stacked all the way up for those rainy days that are upcoming. There is much confidence in his delivery as he makes that call, which assures that he unmistakably isn’t going hungry tonight.

‘Cold Nights‘ from the high-flying Toronto, Canada-based indie hip-hop artist, sound engineer and music producer Bg5ive, is a street-soaked track about driving around and getting that work in. You know that these chilly nights will be worth it even if others doubt your plan, as you brush off the small-mindedness and put that hoody on tight to get away from the nippy airflow. This is a track to put on loud to warm up your entrepreneurial skills, as you start to work out quickly what your next move is.

Hear this brand new single on Spotify and see more news on their IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Broken Boombox: TBK The Blind Kid flows with flawless abandon on ‘Nikes for my Chucks’ (feat. Black Theory)

Posted on 30 November 2021

As he attempts to retain his focus from all the temptations around each corner, TBK The Blind Kid gets our head nodding around like we are listening to a classic from the 90’s on ‘Nikes for my Chucks‘ (feat. Black Theory).

TBK The Blind Kid aka Brett Devloo, is a Canadian-born, visually impaired hip-hop artist and avid skateboarder who has a Californian soul and loves to do things that break barriers that were considered to be impossible before.

”Known for his uplifting music paired with lyrics that take you on a journey (a path less travelled if you will), TBK is driven to change the world with his limitless creativity and perseverance.” ~ TBK The Blind Kid

TBK The Blind Kid laces up and drops into our mindsets with a record that will have you shifting the volume up until the max. He raps with a poised style that has you considering like this is the vibe you have been missing lately and gives us a performance for the ages on this underground gem.

‘Nikes for my Chucks‘ (feat. Black Theory) from the hugely motivational Canadian hip-hop artist TBK The Blind Kid, is a superb single which has a vintage vibe racing through the wheels at all parts of the skate park. With a sterling beat that seems to just get better and better, these two top-quality artists mesh so well and give us a real treasure here. It really doesn’t matter what shoes you have on, after all, it’s all about your driven-to-succeed mentality.

Stream this top single on Spotify and see more news on the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Find Your Peace: Toronto’s Steve Nicosia sails clamly with the ‘Ships in the Night’

Posted on 26 November 2021

With a hauntingly artistic commencement that has your complete brain feeling so thrilled and promptly alert, Steve Nicosia has us travelling on the peaceful waves beyond our mindfulness with the ‘Ships in the Night‘.

Steve Nicosia is a Toronto, Canada-based indie instrumental indie-folk musician who makes soundtracks that seem to touch the soul profoundly, as he politely pilots us with astonishing journies through our spirits like a magical time traveller.

”Steve seeks musical inspiration everywhere, and his songs are a reflection of his eclectic taste. The common thread across Steve’s songs would be their gradual builds, emotional undertones, and climactic pay-offs.” ~ Steve Nicosia

Steve Nicosia is rather exceptional on a track that feels like he is guiding us beyond that rudderless temptation and onto happier seas, as he performs with a stunning style that is so free and mood-enhancing.

‘Ships in the Night‘ from highly skilled Toronto, Canada-based indie instrumental solo artist Steve Nicosia, draws us to a calming wave of pureness of the very highest order. No lyrics are needed here as he is in the transfixing mood to help alleviate the pain that so many are facing, with a truly wonderful guitar-packed experience to immerse happily into.

Hear this graceful effort on his Spotify music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Got Me Tripping: Upkvst brings his 888 mentality to the fore as he hides from fake people on ‘Tired’

Posted on 25 November 2021

As he sparks up and tries to locate his mind again after a stressful few months, Upkvst shows us that he is fed up with so many and just wants to chill with that girl who makes him happy on ‘Tired‘.

Upkvst is a youthfully conscious Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada-based indie RnB/soul solo musician that sings with so much care and love throughout his eloquent projections.

”I truly believe that once someone puts their full mind, body and soul into achieving their dreams their potential, success and determination is infinite.” ~ Upkvst

Upkvst has one of those charmingly honest voices that you can’t get enough of. Each sentence has been made with true affection and you feel that his self-enlightenment is growing all the time as he learns more about himself. You sense that he only wants that inner peace and feels like anything fake, is just going to be a waste of time around him.

‘Tired‘ from the profound Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada-based indie RnB/soul artist Upkvst, is a truly peaceful song from an artist that is armed with only calming thoughts in this supremely angry world. He performs with a true grace that is so inspiring – as this is a message about staying relaxed – and not letting this strange world take you to the evil underground forever.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Let Her Go Away: Quebec’s OneSelf knows that we need to keep that love alive on ‘The First You’ve Got’

Posted on 22 November 2021
Atypical So ( A ) Typical by OneSelf Featuring Mario Deschenes

Taken off his much-awaited 6th album called ‘Atypical So‘, OneSelf turns up the amplification and tells us to keep that special person in our lives otherwise we will regret the moment when they walk away on ‘The First You’ve Got‘.

OneSelf aka Mario Deschênes is a French and English speaking Quebec, Canada-based indie rock solo artist and music producer who makes all his own creations from start to finish.

”Exposure to OneSelf’s music may induce sudden outbursts of joy, happiness, energy, creativity, and awesomeness. Listen at your own risk.” ~ OneSelf

OneSelf shows us his years of experience with a guitar-slamming single that will possibly invoke memories of advice that you received when you were younger. There is much hunger to do the right thing here and be the best man possible – in this temptation-filled environment – that can unquestionably lead you to wander into sordid places you should absolutely avoid.

‘The First You’ve Got‘ from the Quebec, Canada-based indie rock solo artist and music producer OneSelf, is that speaker-guzzling story about appreciating that love in our life before they leave forever. Staying true to what they need is the mission, otherwise, there will be many sad nights alone. Sung with gritty energy and performed with a rugged structure that lights up your mood, this is a song that will have you pondering how you treat those who you really care about.

Hear this new single on Bandcamp and see more on the Twitter music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hustle During The Day: Camino Flow stacks the bills up on ‘Ball In The Night’ (feat. MalT00Wavyy)

Posted on 10 November 2021

With his eyes firmly on the awaiting prize as he only makes those money moves that feels so right, Camino Flow keeps things freshly bagged up with cash as he moves up the food chain to an enticing level that has him shooting that three pointer on ‘Ball In The Night‘ (feat. MalT00Wavyy).

Camino Flow is a Surrey, Canada-based indie hip-hop artist who flows in with a freshly minted style that is striking and filled with so much potential.

The enjoyable background style is packed up with a sultry beat – that has you grooving slowly and with intent – on a smooth lyrical delivery which has you edging a bit closer to the speaker with your lover, to fully take in this story about keeping that momentum revved up no matter what.

‘Ball In The Night‘ (feat. MalT00Wavyy) from the culturally diverse Surrey, Canada-based rapper Camino Flow, is a track all about showing your new crush that you are on the way up. With a strong mindset and a hungry attitude to really make it, this is a terrific single that has much to get excited about. He is only interested in those designer clothes, and living a life that has him feeling so good about the future. This is a motivational effort that has you turning up the volume, to reach those dreams that might seem out of reach for many.

Hear this exciting new single on Spotify and check out more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I’m Only Here For You: The Domain X Lakes drop debut sizzler to soak into with ‘Want Your Love’

Posted on 3 November 2021

Crusading majestically through with a crisply created pure vocal ability that is expertly mixed together with ear-grabbing beats, The Domain X Lakes bring us a romantic party track that is perfectly made for those sultry summer nights ahead on ‘Want Your Love‘.

The Domain is a former hip-hop artist from Adelaide, Australia, who is now a synth pop/electronic solo act. He is joined on this soul-enhancing debut collab by Montreal, Canada-based musician, Lakes.

”Vibey beats and sweet vocals. Roughly translated as synth pop and/or electronic music for legends.” ~ The Domain

There is much to swim gloriously into here on such a sexy track made with a world class sonic soundscape – that seems to take you to another dream destination entirely – as you calmly lather yourself into this memorable moment shared with the partner of your desires. Everything is so natural here and totally fresh, with a bass-busting beat drowing out all of the pesky noise around you that serves no purpose.

‘Want Your Love‘ from Australian artist The Domain X Lakes, is that I-can’t-get-enough-single all about telling that lover of yours that you mean the world to them. Featuring a sensual vocalist who sings with so much purposeful freedom and delightful affection, the background buzz seems to light up like a shooting star into the sky. Being with that special someone and telling them your real feelings, is the only way to have that long-lasting love after all.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and check out the IG page for more buzz.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Celebrate: Montreal’s Wayne Tennant tells us to appreciate what we have on the soulful ‘Sun and Moon’

Posted on 24 October 2021

Taken off his first EP for seven long years called ‘Curfew Flowers‘, Wayne Tennant thought his whole world was falling apart but ultimately he found his true love for music again with the inspiring message sprinkled with funky-cool grooves that is ‘Sun and Moon‘.

Wayne Tennant is a Montreal, Canada-based indie Alt-RnB solo singer-songwriter and music producer who felt inspired during the incredibly strict curfew in his home town during this tragic covid-19 pandemic.

”Sonically, it’s a fresh spin on the retro sounds of gogo music from the mid-60s, a sub-genre of funk that is now named the official music of Washington D.C. as of 2020.” ~ Wayne Tennant

This is a bright-eyed creative who seems to possess a superpower of love that is so missing in this wishy-washy world currently, as he strides through with panache and has our alerted attention firmly fixed on these Prince-like vocals and honest lyrics. The vibe is so uplifting and the energy so pure, which is just the way we ultimately like it.

‘Sun and Moon‘ from Montreal, Canada-based indie Alt-RnB solo singer-songwriter Wayne Tennant, is the type of ear-fixing song that will lift you off your gloomy frown, that shall be followed by a happy face and a brighter shine. The world fell off its axis and it was so hard to endure the doom, but it feels that so much has also been gained. Music like this, is the exactly the reason why we should be so optimistic. Freshly brewed goodness with a mood changer treat for the soul, is exactly the order of the day here.

Hear this stylish new single on Spotify and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen