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Alex Tea takes us ‘Away’ with the gravitas in his latest kaleidoscopically blissful release

Posted on 13 December 2021

After spending two decades learning how to melodically speak to rhythmic pulses, the New Jersey-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Alex Tea, has done more than hone in on his sound. Based on his latest artfully soulful, colourfully scored single, Away, he’s reached a new production plateau. To say that it is on the same level as Lou Reed’s iconic single, Perfect Day, wouldn’t be a stretch. It is the perfect amalgamation of vibrancy, emotional candour and hazy catharsis.

The intrinsic timelessness becomes paradoxical through the fresh feel of Alex Tea’s composition and production style. It scarcely comes as a surprise that he’s had his part to play in a significant number of collaborations and has worked with some of the most revered producers, including Pat Van Dyke and Victor Rice.

Each new release is a brand-new tonal palette; Alex Tea has an ever-intriguing tendency to experiment with his affinities for roots reggae, electro-pop, soul, folk and funk. You’ll hear nuances of them all in this kaleidoscopically blissful single.

Away is now available to stream on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Move On: Italian singer Francesca Monte shows us the way to true happiness on ‘The One For Me’

Posted on 20 November 2021

As she saves herself like a beach lifeguard from the suffocating seas that threatened to take her away forever, Francesca Monte returns with a truthfully excellent song all about emotional dependence and not letting anyone take your valuable soul for themselves on ‘The One For Me‘.

Francesca Monte is an acclaimed Italian alt-pop singer, topline songwriter, social media influencer and composer, who performs the type of music that stirs the very fragrance of your soul.

Francesca Monte is so inspiringly special on ‘The One For Me‘, as she shows us that staying with someone who doesn’t ultimately care about you is only going to enduringly damage your soul. Her crystal clear vocals are such a blessing and filled with a warning to us all, to be careful who we let into our short lives and duvet-filled bedroom.

‘The One For Me‘ from the outstanding Italian singer-songwriter and composer Francesca Monte, is such a fabulous effort from a true role model to all women and men out there who have been trapped by a manipulative person who was evil with your heart and truly selfish. She sings with a contemplative tone of someone who has survived this traumatic experience herself and the pain is clear for all to hear, as she now flies away like an angel from the burning ashes and into happier lands.

Being with someone real and kind-hearted should be the only goal when it comes to love.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Late Night Ride: Remy Prosper returns with the sumptuously delivered ‘U Don’t Know’

Posted on 13 November 2021

After previously having his music placed in Netflix’s “Grand Army” and the CW’s “Black Lightning”, Remy Prosper slices off a sizzling single off his 5-track EP release called ‘Supernova‘, with the hot track to raise your temperature called ‘U Don’t Know‘.

Remy Prosper is a tremendously well-respected Los Angeles, California/Miami, Florida-based indie composer and music producer.

”His distinct sound and production style stems from a wide range of influences. From classical baroque music to Quincy Jones and The Beatles, Remy’s music background has always been eclectic.” ~ Remy Prosper

You sense that this is a top track to lather calmly inside, with a delightful and elegant style that has you feeling so reinvigorated by the quality brought forward. Streaming into your curious mind with much class – this is a sensual song to be truly enamoured by – as each second just seems to get better and better.

‘U Don’t Know‘ from the Los Angeles/Miami-based composer and music producer Remy Prosper, sends a shiver through your spine that you might have forgotten existed. There is a ravishing beat here that totally captivates you on this deep house gem of note, that is the perfect Friday night track to truly sink your whole body into. Made with a crystalized feeling you just can’t shake off, there is much to love about a track that will truly have your heart beating so much faster.

Check out this top new single on Spotify and see more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ringing It Up: NYC drummer George Sarpola sends respect to the greatest wrestler of all-time with ‘Ric Flair’

Posted on 10 November 2021
Solo Drums and Electronics by George Sarpola

Taken off his October 2021 released 10-track album called ‘Solo Drums and Electronics‘, George Sarpola gets his tights on and slams down any opponent with his latest single called ‘Ric Flair‘.

George Sarpola aka George Lewis-Sarpola, is a New York City-based indie rock drummer and music composer, who is currently a member of well-respected local NYC bands Kaptive and Bother.

”He is a fan of coffee, vintage drum machines and synthesizers.” ~ George Sarpola

The drumming is up there with the best here and he swarms speedily through with tremendous velocity for the ears to get enthused – as he brings life into a track that has a well-known name – to keep us entertained just like he has for many a year.

‘Ric Flair‘ from the vibrant New York City-based indie rock drummer and composer George Sarpola, is a top notch instrumental effort that has lots of famous sayings from a true performer who always has something fiery to say. Made with an ode to a legend, this is a fun track to play just before you are about to watch another night of wrestling. Showing us his incredible skills, this is a memorable effort from a fine creative with bags of potential.

Hear this fresh new single on Bandcamp and see more news of future releases on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Waving Bye To The Birds: Gabriel Blackmon is all in with that sweet love on ‘Fallin’

Posted on 6 November 2021

Taken off his brand new 7-track ‘Chapter 1 EP‘, Gabriel Blackmon finds his way out of the lonely darkness with a sweet smile who takes him places he certainly treasures deeply with ‘Fallin‘.

Gabriel Blackmon aka Satin Teddy Bear, is a Dallas, Texas-based alt-RnB artist, music producer, composer and sound engineer.

”Blackmon has used his wide range of talents to work with acts such as Tey Yaniis, Mikey McFly, Money Man, Lil Ronny MothaF, Jamison, and Michael Hubbard. Gabriel started as a songwriter and later added composing to his repertoire when finding it frustrating to find producers to work with.” ~ Gabriel Blackmon

You feel like you are hearing a truely authentic soul, who is at the top of his game. The vocal ability is of a high standard – the hip-moving beat keeps you smiling and jiving – as you hold your lover close and let the night unfold so naturally.

‘Fallin‘ from the Dallas, Texas-based indie alt-RnB solo artist and music producer Gabriel Blackmon, is such a smooth track which has been made with some moonlight-filled love which has you grooving and moving your tired body. This is that late-night tune to put on when you feel like a slowdance, with someone who you feel so happy with.

Romance can be so simple if you let a genuine person into your heart, to guide you through the coldness outside.

Check out this brand new single on Spotify and see more insights on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Only the soulless won’t be spellbound with Mark Lewis Heavenor’s artfully lamenting folk single, Young Boy.

Posted on 2 November 2021

Scottish songwriter, composer and guitarist, Mark Lewis Heavenor has released his most poignant work to date with his morosely gruff art-folk single, Young Boy. While the soundscape paints a quaint sepia-toned ramshackle town in your mind, the music video juxtaposes it by using a soul-sucking British ghost town as a location to place two dancers as they find inspiration despite the lamentable landscape.

Like many artists, Heavenor pulls plenty of inspiration from Tom Waits to create his own artfully rich sound but in every progression, you hear Heavenor push past assimilation into the realm of authentic creation.

The weight of the heavy yet bright vocals crawls under your ribs as you listen to the art-folk instrumentals quiver, rattle and angularly blossom from the fretboard. With the gentleness of Elliott Smith, the lyrical conviction of Kurt Cobain in his more melodious work and the cinematic pull of his Flamenco/Americana Folk guitars, you’d have to be soulless not to be spellbound.

The official video for Young Boy premiered on October 20th; it is a stunner; go check it out on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

 

I Know What You Need: Canadian rapper RICHIE $TACK$ finds his secret lover on ‘Deep End’

Posted on 1 November 2021

As he puts on his snorkel and goes diving into those wildly intoxicating waters, RICHIE $TACK$ has a feeling that he has a girl that might be fine with keeping their liason on the heavy DL with the bass-slappin’ new single in the ‘Deep End‘.

RICHIE $TACK$ aka Rinchen Tharchen, is a multi-skilled Tibetan/Canadian Hip-Hip artist and music composer who is based in thriving Toronto, Ontario.

We slide into the backseat and see a smooth-on-the-pen rapper who is telling her what he thinks she wants to know, as they look into each others eyes and can’t help but smile cheekily. The energy is lit up beyond previously thought of comprehension, with a catchy cool beat that gobbles you up like a fishing line that has found that tasty meal.

‘Deep End‘ from the top notch Tibetan/Canadian Hip-Hop artist and music composer RICHIE $TACK$, is that sensual story all about giving thanks to that girl who keeps his delighted face beaming so bright. With a hot flow that might have many a window steaming up – this is that late-night escapade to put on loud when the time is right – to head home with someone who has your eyes sparked up like a Snoop Dog blunt.

Hear this charged up new single on Spotify and see more of the story via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Discover your new metaphysical playlist staple with Basil Babychan’s ambient composition. Phantasm

Posted on 29 October 2021

Hans Zimmer fans will want to delve into the latest composition by Indo-Dutch artist Basil Babychan which extends his mission to create music from the soul for the soul; the concept behind the neo-classic ambient composition, Phantasm, is a lesson in philosophy. In his own words;

“Coping mechanisms are often subject to debate and scrutiny. They improve mental and emotional well-being by addressing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, derived from painful real-life events. In many cases, one makes conscious or unconscious choices that enhances control over behaviour or gives psychological comfort by creating an alternate reality. Fantasy and Reality often overlap. We need Fantasy to survive our Reality.”

Phantasm unravels as the perfect soundscape to embrace our true reality, in all of its infinite metaphysical possibility and beauty. In the prelude, the intricate keys start tentatively ascending, as more layers amass in the meditatively textured single; Phantasm becomes a transcendental experience that reminds you, we’re all just energy constrained by our vision of a 4D reality.

Phantasm is due for official release on October 29th; you can check it out for yourselves via SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

The Calming Energy: Ros Gilman is so peaceful and helps us into a happy place on ‘Autumn Colours’

Posted on 29 October 2021

Taken off his latest 4-track EP called ‘Seasons‘, Ros Gilman carefully opens up the door and has us venturing outside to smell the fresh air we need in our lungs again to replenish that ravenous soul on ‘Autumn Colours‘.

Ros Gilman is a very talented London, UK-based indie classical artist, music producer, former violinist, conductor and award-winning composer.

After being a former Gnessin School of Music student in Moscow in Russia, as well as the University of Music in Munich, Germany, the David Oistrakh-Academy, and the  University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, you feel like you are witnessing a true legend in his prime, who is so skilled at his chosen craft.

”Due to a sudden hand injury Ros was forced to give up his promising violin career and thus changed his
professional focus from concert violin to composition and conducting.” ~ Ros Gilman

This is that peaceful track you play when you are outside in the peaceful park, gazing up at the innocent birds that are frolicking joyously with their friends in the beautiful blue sky above, while the lushly green leaves flutter into the breezy wind below. The effortless nature that is on display here is quite brilliant, as you feel your smile beam brightly like a happy squirrel who has just found his formely hidden stash of snacks.

‘Autumn Colours‘ from the London, UK-based award-winning composer, music producer and classical artist Ros Gilman, is one of those rare outstanding instrumental songs you put on and click repeat all day. There is so much wonderful energy wrapped inside and the style is worldclass, as you close your tired eyes and go in a dreamland which is filled of peace and no worries.

Hear this stunning new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A Rare Sound: Brooklyn’s Frank Cogliano is quite excellent on ‘Pet Ghost’

Posted on 25 October 2021

Taken off his much-awaited 7-track debut EP called ‘CRT‘, Frank Cogliano gives us that nostalgic feeling to swim inside with the new single he skillfully recorded, produced and mixed all himself called ‘Pet Ghost‘.

Frank Cogliano is a Brooklyn, New York-based sonic manipulation wizard from another time completely in this weird galaxy of ours. He makes that type of sound for the soul to nourish on happily, that has you feeling somehow comfortingly relieved and intriguingly fascinated at the same time.

After being in acclaimed RnB supergroup Sugarbad, Frank is now bravely venturing out on his own and shows us a remarkable illusion-to-intertwine into here – filled with a smokey feel to light up with – that seems to grab you tight and have you remembering the good days.

”Using vintage instruments and retro-glitchified tech, he creates a universe that sounds simultaneously familiar and as if it were made by aliens in the future.” ~ Frank Cogliano

‘Pet Ghost‘ from the high respected Brooklyn, New York-based composer and sonic specialist Frank Cogliano, is a quite tremendous effort which has you naturally closing your weary eyes and gravitating towards opening the door to contentment in your racing mind again. He seems to naturally possess a rare authentic ambiance you just don’t hear often, as he skillfully takes us away from all the doom and gloom.

Real music always seems to stir the heart you see.

Listen to his mind-bender on Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen