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That Heartbreak: Heather Mall writes a love letter to herself to help the healing process on ‘Roses for The Wilted’

Posted on 24 October 2021

As she carefully dries her soaked pillow and wonders if she is overreacting, Heather Mall knows that there were some good moments but its time to end this game and move on with the exquisitely sung single ‘Roses for The Wilted‘.

Heather Mall is a Chicago-based indie Pop singer-songwriter. She has over seven years of experience performing in different genres such as classical, jazz, acappella and musical theater.

”Heather’s music travels through the emotions that embody the human experience and reminds you of what it’s like to feel alive and present.” ~ Heather Mall

She sings with such a delicate style that is so inspiring and deep for the heart to remember. You don’t want this feeling to happen again and vow to be stronger, as you dry your eyes and tell yourself that this is the last time. There is much to love about an artist who performs about real stories, that have made her armor a fortress and indestructible from future heartbreak.

‘Roses for The Wilted‘ from the Chicago-based indie Pop solo artist Heather Mall, is a beautifully projected love letter from a simply excellent musician with soul. This is a sad and emotional message about that love you wrapped yourself deep into and got badly burnt – by someone who didn’t mean to hurt you – but did anyway, as you pick up the pieces and say goodbye to an end of a story you wish turned out better.

See this incredible single on YouTube and see more news via her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Call Up My Fam: Chicago’s J. Hollins knows its going down tonight on ‘Stand Up’

Posted on 24 October 2021

As he gets the family together so that they can take over the nights proceedings, J. Hollins gets us into the mood to make some calls and dance the night away on ‘Stand Up‘.

J. Hollins aka Casanova Black, is a Chicago-born indie RnB/Soul artist, MC and Entrepreneur, who makes ladies swoon with his transfixing voice and writes well-penned lyrics that have you wishing you wrote them.

This is a true artist who bravely walked away from a cozy major record contract as a writer to continue his own education, as he was creatively unfulfilled making records for other people to be happy about. He mind alive with ideas, that burning sensation inside his soul was heightened to its fullest again after this move to independent status again.

“I wanted to get back to what I do best, what the people and the DJs came to love about my music. I also wanted to create a project that celebrates life and allows the audience to have fun while listening.” ~ J. Hollins aka Casanova Black

‘Stand Up‘ from the Chicago-born indie RnB/Soul solo artist and acclaimed writer J. Hollins, is a fun song filled with sizzle and love, as he heats up the evening and gets us to throwing those hands up. With the world almost back, this is a party ambiance to get you feeling good again. Letting go a bit is needed, with all those stresses that have been building up in our packed lives lately.

Hear this fab new single via his Spotify and catch up with more stories on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

We Need More: Chicago Alt-Rock act The Relevant hope that we can fix up the mess on ‘Truth Is Gone’

Posted on 17 October 2021

With an emotionally stimulating edge and featuring flourishing vocals backed with riveting riffs, The Relevant are back into our excited hearts and wonder why the ‘Truth Is Gone‘.

The Relevant is a full-paced Chicago-based indie Alt-Rock band who make music to heal the soul and help others to find their smile again.

”This ensemble of hardline musicians is committed to capturing the essence of music at its core.” ~ The Relevant

You feel their impressive storytelling come to the fore as they sing about life’s struggles, social injustice and love endeavors, with an honest tone that has you closing your eyes and imagining the world in a simpler form. There is much to admire about their atmospheric energy which seems to have you floating into the sky above, to find a better place that is away from any messy drama.

‘Truth Is Gone‘ from the Chicago-based Alt-Rock act The Relevant, is a highly passionate track filled with scintillating soundscapes that has you feeling so wildly reflective, as you wonder what has happened to this rather strange world we live in. Made with a tremendously delightful complexion and featuring an uplifting energy, this is a stunning single that will have you thinking much deeper than before.

Hear this terrific track on Spotify and see more news via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Feel So High: San Francisco EDM artist Mellow Marsh is so happy they stuck together on ‘So Proud of You’

Posted on 8 October 2021

With a loving glance at the now and a reflective look at the past which almost ended such a lovely relationship, Mellow Marsh reminds us all that its so important to say thanks to those who you truly care about on ‘So Proud of You‘.

Mellow Marsh is a Chicago-born, San Francisco, California-based indie EDM artist, half of Bay area group Jazzo-Marsh, singer-songwriter, and music producer.

He mixes in RnB, Pop, Hip-Hop and catchy Dance music into one incomparable bundle of happy energy – that is so genuine in nature – as you feel so much more relaxed than before.

”He writes his music from a very honest and personal perspective, crafting engaging stories and developed melodies while bringing the excitement of his music through producing and mixing it himself.” ~ Mellow Marsh

‘So Proud of You‘ from the San Francisco, California-based indie EDM artist, singer-songwriter, and music producer Mellow Marsh, is that groovy praised-soaked experience which shows you that dreams can indeed come true. Things were tough before and the scary battle to pay rent some months was real, as you both somehow joined up and worked it all out.

True love really does shine like a beautiful rainbow, after those windy storms that threatened to break you down into firewood.

Hear this highly likable new track on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Into The Dark: Chicago’s Kay Soul reminds us to keep on growing despite the naysayers on ‘Lost Connection’

Posted on 3 October 2021

With a flourishing voice that warms up your whole body from the cold and lovingly-penned lyrics, Kay Soul intends to keep that pure energy which sets her free from all the unnecessary bad vibes around that can worryingly weigh down your precious thoughts on ‘Lost Connection‘.

Kay Soul is a Chicago, Illinois-based indie RnB/soul solo singer-songwriter and aspiring plus-sized model. She makes such an inspiring blend of music full of love, that has been created to help the world heal again.

This is a such a wonderful effort, packed full of that scintillation-filled vocal ability that Kay Soul is well-known for. She sends us a reflective reminder here about being careful who you surround yourself with – as they have the power to bring negative energy to the light – that can take you under like slippery quick-sand.

‘Lost Connection‘ from the Chicago, Illinois-based indie RnB/soul artist Kay Soul, is the true story all about wondering why so many people lose their glowing heart and get sucked into manipulation and fake shiny treasures. She sings about keeping that love strong so that you may grow into the person you know you can be – rather than being thrown into the temptation-filled forest fires – that can burn your soul forever and leave you damaged.

Hear this brand new single on Spotify and see more via her thriving IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Need You: Chicago rapper Shauno wants that inner peace love on ‘Demons’

Posted on 30 September 2021

After the underground buzz that surrounded the eight-track ‘Devil’s Advocate‘ from earlier on in 2021, Shauno walks through the eerie shadows of self-doubt to firmly face those enticing long-haired ‘Demons‘.

Shauno is a fast rising twenty year-old northwest Chicago, Illinois-based indie hip hop artist with a tightly barreled flow that has you turning up the volume all the way.

This is the gripping story about wondering if they are going to actually stay so you can show the love that you have waiting to blossom, or if you should just keep quiet for now. Rapped with a reflective glance into the window of the future, this is a freshly brewed single that has you warmly wrapped into this message of keeping your feelings inside to avoid hurt.

In just under two minutes, Shauno shows us why the hype is real about this flourishing hip-hop artist who seems to have bags of charm to spare and displays his refreshing flow to get the temperature up the max. With descriptive lyrics that lets you know what he wants, you feel like there is so much potential to truly advance if he wants it enough.

‘Demons‘ from the youthful Chicago rapper Shauno, is a quick-fire track all about trying to find your heart again in this world that tries to force you to be cold inside those blood-thirsty veins. He wants to tell her exactly how he feels – but in the back of his mind he is wondering if she is for real – or might be ready to dash away forever at any moment.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more from this rising artist on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Summer Energy: Chicago’s The Startin’ Lineup takes us along into the ‘Late Night Cruisin’ (feat. Megan Stacy)

Posted on 21 September 2021

With a sultry energy to get us into the mood to vibe, The Startin’ Lineup helps us flow and kick back to the weekend just the way it should be on ‘Late Night Cruisin‘ (feat. Megan Stacy).

The Startin’ Lineup is a Chicago-based hip hop/R&B group formed in 2004 that comprises of various rappers, singers, producers, writers and sound engineers, who all help make this a sizzling track to truly remember.

With a date night flow, silky vocals, catchy soul beats and a chip-packed raps, this is the story about finding that night light to have you feeling so many better about life and in a content buzz to keep strong all night long. There is much to dive into here – with an experienced outfit who understand what good music sounds like – to help our tired souls replenish rather splendidly.

‘Late Night Cruisin’ (feat. Megan Stacy) from Chicago hip-hop/RnB group The Startin’ Lineup, is that 2am burger-eating, laid-back chillin’, drink-sippin’ cloud nine song to have you forgetting all your worries away like yesterdays newspaper. This is a summer romantic track to get you into the cheeky mood to have fun, and is one of the smoothest tracks of the year so far. Life can be so good, if you are in the right mindset and with the right people.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Out Of The Dark: October Brigade move into the light to find the trembling truth on ‘Ashes to Ashes’

Posted on 16 September 2021

As the heat rises and the pain intensifies, October Brigade look for a way out of these dark days and gloomy nights of never ending carnage with a stunning performance on their latest track called ‘Ashes to Ashes‘.

October Brigade is a Chicago, Illinois-based EDM duo that was formed by the well-respected Eric McLear and Jerome Cunningham.

”Writing, collaborating, and performing together in a variety of projects they bring their brand of musical stylings to life and share the results of that creative process.” ~ October Brigade

On a superb track that has your mind racing furiously and your heart beating uncontrollably, there is an air of rescue from a wonderfully-made new track full of movie-like soundscapes. The vocals are incredibly pure and the ominously beautiful beat takes you places into your own mind where you have escaped before, as you find the keys and get away from all the impending doom.

‘Ashes to Ashes‘ from the Chicago-based EDM duo October Brigade, is that true story about seeking a way out of that scary darkness so that you may find the true place for you to reside. With a breathtaking beat and sung with a stunningly body-shivering vocal ambiance, this is that get-me-out type of track to lift you up from the fiery fires of current times that need escaping from. We are interwoven crisply into a truly uplifting song here, which has been made with a haunting story that so many of us find ourselves in currently.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ready To Roll: C.K.G swoops down like a hungry eagle on bouncy gem ‘Well’ (We Survivors)

Posted on 15 September 2021

Taken off his vibrant thirteen-track album ‘For The Music Supervisors, Vol.2‘, C.K.G shows us that he is ready for anything as he has seen much and is down for whatever obstacles come his way with his new track ‘Well’ (We Survivors).

C.K.G is an award-winning music producer and indie singer-songwriter/rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He makes that mood-lifting ambiance that has those feet tapping and your whole body moving to the rhythmic vibe, of a true underground legend with that style you are born with.

”This is a compilation of Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Trap, Rap, House music & more.” ~ C.K.G

With energetic bars that stomps the floor and has you nodding that delighted head in absolute delight, this is a real throwback to those classic days of hip-hop and is made with a modern edge too. He seems to have that I’m-ready-to-ride mentality, which shows he has met many fakes before who actually want him to fail. After realized who is real in this copycat world, he turns up the voltage and flows through the air to swoop down and remind us what good music should sound like.

‘Well‘ (We Survivors) from the Chicago, Illinois-based music producer and rapper/singer-songwriter C.K.G, is that call to keep the motivation high as things are always falling around us in life. He raps with a clearly efficient style and the beat is rather juicy on this one, as he throws us up in the air on this party-style track for the ages.

Hear this new sizzle-single on Spotify and see more via his IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Not The Right Time: Boston-based indie pop artist Chris Peters knows that he is always ‘In Between’

Posted on 12 September 2021

With a radiant ray of vibrantly exciting energy that certainly transforms those cloudy days into wonderful sunshine, Chris Peters wants to be with his dream lover so much but knows that they will always be with someone else on ‘In Between’.

Chris Peters is a Chicago-born, Boston-based indie pop singer-songwriter. He is a current Berklee College of Music in Boston student, and is only interested in spreading love and light through his music creations.

He sings with such a clear vocal ability that makes you take notice and turn up the volume, as he performs with a freedom that is so glorious to lather lovingly inside. With a smooth style and rather descriptive lyrics that shows you where his head is at, he avoids the often-confusing mystery and shows us warmly into his clearly creative mind with much-pleasing gusto.

‘In Between‘ from the Boston-based indie pop singer-songwriter Chris Peters, is that leave-me or love-me type of song which follows a relevant story of being with someone who you love, but it seems like you will be destined to be friends with forever. Your heart is telling you to stick around as things might change – but your trustworthy gut is saying you should move on – as you wonder deeply as to why your ideal lover, wants to be with someone else who continues to hurt them.

Sometimes you just need to accept that you can’t be together, even when you see them your heart beats uncontrollably and you say things you wouldn’t with anyone else in the world.

Stream this new single on his Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen