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You Gotta Ball: Chicago underground rapper Dino feels invincible on intent-filled new single ‘No Hook Menace’

Posted on 18 June 2021

With his debut EP on the way soon, Dino dusts off the gloves and gets into the ring with his latest single called ‘No Hook Menace‘.

Brandon Coleman aka Dino, is a self-assured Chicago-based underground hip-hop artist with a ferocious delivery. He makes that raw rap music that swats away the competition easily, with his smartly penned lyrics and confident attitude.

He pulls up with a serious style and makes it known that he is for real. With a potent energy that has you captivated and nodding your head to his sterling effort, that rampages in like a hungry bull who knows where the prey is. He is tired of weak cats talking too much and is only focusing on being better from here on.

‘No Hook Menace‘ from the emerging Chicago-based artist Dino, is a swashbuckling freestyle-type track that leaves no doubt with his intentions. He is on a mission and doesn’t have time for anyone getting in the way of what he wants with girls, or his music career. This determined attitude has him on form here and with a bouncy beat – as this is a quick-fire track that is filled with smokey hard bars – and an artist who knows exactly what he wants.

You gotta ball after all to win in this life.

Stream this new track on Soundcloud and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Maybe I Need Help: Chicago pop singer Rowan Morgan is refreshingly honest on visuals for ‘Imposter Syndrome’

Posted on 6 June 2021

As she looks deep within her confidence to see if she can shake off this dreaded feeling away quickly, Rowan Morgan tells us the story of how she once didn’t know if she was good enough, on her relevantly precise new single named ‘Imposter Syndrome‘.

Rowan Morgan is a youthfully exuberant Chicago, Illinois-based indie pop singer-songwriter. She makes that reflective sound that is influenced by her love and appreciation for her heroes Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande.

”This upbeat yet dark melody came to me at a time when I was doubting my skills in music. ‘Imposter Syndrome‘ is believing that you are not as competent or as good as people perceive you to be and they are going to find out that you are just a fraud. Everyone has been through that fear of being less than, and I was able to put that into words with a harmony heavy, energizing pop song.” – Rowan Morgan

She sings with such valid introspection, as the compare-culture of the world had her in so much doubt-filled sadness, as she had never felt this way before. Her talents are boundless and she is so good – but needs to always be able to switch on her positive energy – so that the darkness and nay-sayers, may be shown the door so that they never return.

‘Imposter Syndrome‘ from Chicago pop singer-songwriter Rowan Morgan, is a flashing bulb of doom from her incredibly skilled mind that stops her by the traffic lights. This is the warning that shows you into the depths of the sewers next to you, to remind you that you need to believe in yourself, to truly be free away from those toxic depths of gloom.

Having that inner determination to do what you truly believe in – is the only way to seeing that green light – that will let you across so you may carry on your path to your destiny, after the teaching-moment detour before.

Stream her new song via YouTube and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Love Is So Sweet: California singer Kev Sound’s heart shakes happily when he thinks of her on ‘Be My Oxygen’

Posted on 16 May 2021

As he sneakily kisses the girl that he fell head over heels for by the pool, Kev Sound sings with so much passion and desire on his new music video that will have you dreaming about those hot summer days on ‘Be My Oxygen‘.

Kev Sound is a vibrant Chicago-born, California-based indie pop singer-songwriter, and producer. He makes that uplifting type of music — that has you singing along — as he changes the mood with just one note.

This is the story of feeling your heart beat like it hasn’t ever done before, your eyes meet and you just know that she is the one for you. The plan is very sneaky but works perfectly — as you end up kissing her — but things are sadly not going to work long-term.

His voice is flourishing, each note is flawless as he sings with such gusto and pure talent from his strong lungs. The catchy beat keeps you locked in and you start to look for that sunscreen, wishing that you could just jump into that pool and feel the stress wash off so quickly.

‘Be My Oxygen‘ from the entertaining talent of California-based indie pop singer/producer Kev Sound, is a music video that is loosely based off the iconic pool scene in the move ‘The Sandlot‘. He brings this memorable film back to life in his own way, and certainly has the pulses racing with a terrific performance of world class vocal ability.

See this classic video on YouTube and see more news via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You Love Me: Superlative Chicago singer Kay Soul embraces that dedicated patience on the wonderful ‘Strong Connection’

Posted on 13 May 2021

After the huge success of her previous release ‘Silly Love‘ from ‘In My Mind’, Kay Soul links us together to help the healing process on the stunning new single ‘Strong Connection’.

Kay Soul is a highly ambitious indie singer-songwriter and plus size model from Chicago, Illinois. She makes that positive music that energizes your frangible soul into action — with her incredible vocal delivery causing your heart to beat quicker — that confidently washes away all the doubts that were stored up from before.

You feel her joyfully created vocals that seem to be supremely effortless and sung with so much world class ability from a classy singer, who is only getting better and better. Each note is so delightfully arranged, as she keeps it simple and does what she does best. Singing with pure love.

This is the story of a close bond that you want to grow like a Giant sequoia tree, but are being patient this time after being let down badly before. You want this feeling to last and not rush for fear of it sizzling out too quickly. This could be it and the spark is certainly lit brightly, just like the Olympic torch.

‘Strong Connection‘ from the top quality Chicago-based RnB singer-songwriter and model Kay Soul, is that electric spark that fuses through to warm heart as it crushes the cold away, to give you that much-needed feeling of encouragement to climb up again after falling down.

She sings with such freedom and desire — that certainly does indeed help us all recover from those scars — which need all the love in the world to heal naturally.

Stream this powerfully sung track on Spotify and see more stories on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Chasing Shadows: October Brigade look above for inspiration on ‘Better Angels’ (feat. Liel Bar-Z)

Posted on 4 May 2021

As they look desperately for a way back from the dark thoughts of sadness, October Brigade return to courageously look for their hero on the stunning new single ‘Better Angels‘ (feat. Liel Bar-Z).

October Brigade is an experienced Chicago duo featuring Eric McLear and Jerome Cunningham. They make that funky techno emotional music which has your body wrapped in healing energy, as you look to step over the rocky road and find safe ground again.

This is the story about heartbreak and the struggle to climb over the mountain and to return to your peace again. You have dealt with so much pain and just want to happy inside your heart. The time to be alone is tiring and there are so many thoughts in your mind — memories to be forgotten — as you shovel the cold snow away from your mind for good.

The electronic production is a stunning escape from it all, as her excellent vocals shine over like warm sun after a cold day, the heat keeps you motivated and looking beyond the cloudy hill of before.

‘Better Angels’ (feat. Liel Bar-Z) from Chicago electronic duo October Brigade, is a top single that has you in awe, as the sad undertone really connects with you heart as the past pain comes to light again. This is a song for anyone who is looking for a way out of the locked door they have created for themselves — as you break it down to see better days again — with a clear head of motivation to overcome it all.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see the IG for more music release news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Searching For The One: Phil Mitchell Band bring us something real to hold onto with ‘My Love is True’

Posted on 13 April 2021

Taken off their much-anticipated fourth album called ‘A Better World‘, Phil Mitchell Band return with the lovely new single about that beating heart on ‘My Love is True’.

Phil Mitchell Band are an entertaining Chicago, Illinois-based indie-pop act, who formulate that real heart-warming music and features Alvaro Soto on lead guitar with a fine team of various talented singers.

With a story about finding the one no matter what obstacles get in your way, you feel like you have jumped into a time machine and landed in the 80’s, when life was a lot more simple. This is a sweet story full of positive energy, that feels like it is wrapped around you in a caring bow.

The stunning vocals give you a massive hug and you feel happier inside that healing heart that needs all the goodness in the world, after a horrific year that has questioned all of our beliefs.

‘My Love is True‘ from Chicago’s well-liked Phil Mitchell Band, is a sweet story full of loving vocals and striking lyrics, that captures your heart and makes you feel like it is possible to find that right person on your path to self-enlightenment. That ever-lasting love is the key to unlocking all of your dreams after all.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see more on their Facebook music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Following Her Heart: Chicago’s DominiquetheDreamer sings so purely on ‘My Dreams’

Posted on 8 April 2021

As DominiquetheDreamer’s heart heals from so much trauma over the years, new life has emerged to fill the gap left behind on the movie-like new single and her 3rd release ever called ‘My Dreams‘.

Dominique Pouncy aka DominiquetheDreamer, is a faith-driven RnB singer from the tough streets of Chicago, Illinois. After tragically losing two of her loving brothers to gun crime, she is on an inspirational mission to give a better life for her newborn child and beat the odds that are stacked mightily against her.

This is the passionate story of following your dreams no matter what others say or what doors close in your face. The journey will be cold and windy sometimes but if you believe in yourself enough, you can achieve anything that you set your mind to.

You feel her passion in each word, as he drives home her message for all to be heard in those busy streets, where one wrong move, can change everything forever.

‘My Dreams‘ from Chicago’s determined RnB singer-songwriter and single Mom DominiquetheDreamer, is a true real-life story that shows us into her beautifully creative mind, as she asks for respect and a chance to show what she can do through her absolute love for music.

This is a song that leads you into a strong woman’s life who has lost a lot, but has gained so much love and understanding on the way to reaching her wildest dreams, the right way.

Stream this soulful new track on her Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Forget My Name: Mission From Dog is quality beyond compare on ‘Red and Blue Flashing Heads’

Posted on 3 April 2021

Taken off the incredibly real ten-track ‘Major Second‘ release, Mission From Dog are back with the superb single called ‘Red and Blue Flashing Heads‘.

Casey Hess aka Mission From Dog is a Chicago, Illinois-based solo artist who previously toiled the ground with various bands in his local area as well as Detroit, to now find his home making music that truly keeps his soul alive, with that fire burning brightly in his eyes.

This is the story of making sure that they don’t forget your name, as you go through life and wish that they could keep you in their mind forever, so that it may be lodged into their soul for eternity.

With so many lathers of soothing indie rock that is such a sumptuous listen, you feel lifted by the deep lyrics has you so captivated, the solos are tremendous and his vocals ease into your blood flow with that rarefied air, that not a lot of artists have in their locker.

He sings with such vehement gusto and purposeful enthusiasm, as we hear a man on a mission to reach his dreams no matter what is thrown his way.

‘Red and Blue Flashing Heads‘ from Chicago’s Mission From Dog, is a terrific single that has your mind in an elevated place, as you daydream and get lost into this wonderfully soulful creation to escape into.

Hear this quality single on Spotify and check out the IG for more info.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Trying To Get Out: Chicago’s Pure Intention turn it up raw with ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here’

Posted on 29 March 2021

Taken off their ravaging four-track EP named ‘Impostor Syndrome‘, Pure Intention thump hard inside our curious minds with the blaring new single called ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here‘.

Pure Intention is a deafeningly exciting Chicago, Illinois-based three-piece indie garage-rock band who turn up the volume on full to wake up the neighbors next door, as they pick up the pace with boundless energy.

This is the gripping story about not wanting to be at work right now, as you are tired of the grind and just need a break. The motivation has gone from the menial job and you feel like a fresh start is definitely needed, to make your heart happy again.

The sound is raw and honest – with the band giving it their all each second – as they kick the door down and let their feelings be known.

‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here‘ from the roaring Chicago indie rock act Pure Intention, fires in hot with a fine new single that has your heart racing in delight, as they pull down the clutch speedily on a song with so much casual bluster about the ups and downs about undesirable work life, in this crazy world that we live in.

Stream this new single on their Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Reclaiming Their Place: Chicago’s The Gelheads drop buried-away three-track EP ‘Tail Lights’

Posted on 13 March 2021

After celebrating twenty years together as a band, The Gelheads joyously recover their old hidden-away recordings that were almost lost in the sands of time, with their new exciting three-track EP called ‘Tail Lights‘.

The Gelheads are a Chicago, Illinois-based four-piece indie-punk/rock band with a hardened edge flowing in their creative veins, as they make music that you can motivate yourself with again, powering in like old pros in with an incredibly fresh sound for us to truly immerse ourselves into.

After rising through the ranks back in 2021, the band had fantastic success after starting off at small shows first, to opening for heavyweights like Papa Roach, The Killers and even came close to working with Def Jam.

After performing live together until 2005, a long hiatus until 2020 has seen the band recover their previous recordings thanks to Andy Gerber at Million Yen Studios. A new fresh mix is here as the band emerge gleefully from the darkness, to delight their old and new fans with a comeback for the ages.

‘Little String‘, ‘After These Messages‘ and ‘Lie Awake‘, are all equally top shelf tracks and with passionate lyrics and a supporting sound that shows you their underrated quality, you hope that this is the start of a refueling fire for the band to reclaim and even build on their glory days.

‘Tail Lights‘ from Chicago indie-rock act The Gelheads, is a journey through their uplifting music that almost didn’t exist, as they bring us back to those wonderful early 90’s days, that remained locked in your mind forever. This is a quality release and surely a taste of more classics to come.

Stream this new release on Spotify and see the IG here.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen