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Finding healing in the calm waters of nature: Lex Suntane glitches the matrix within on ‘REFLECTIONZ’ (ft. jeighkob)

Posted on 12 February 2021

Lex Suntane is back with his edgy new turn-it-up-loud single, that has you thinking about those peaceful moments away from the crazy city life on ‘REFLECTIONZ‘ (ft. jeighkob).

Alex Russell aka Lex Suntane, is an electrifying Irish-born indie electro-glitch pop rapper/singer from Dublin, who now resides in thriving West London in England. He makes that sensational new school type of music, that soars into the busy mind and helps you find clarity again.

With a glitch-filled beat that soars around and catches you daydreaming to the sweet sensation emanating from your sizzling speakers, this is a special track that crystallizes before your eager ears and transmits a peaceful energy to help you delve deeper into your overactive mind and be safe from doubts again.

‘REFLECTIONZ‘ (ft. jeighkob) from Irish electro-glitch pop artist Lex Suntane, gives you that bone shaking feeling when you press play, as your body has the inner-urge to dance along and be free for a while away from all the stresses of life. This is that weekend away soundtrack to 2021, that encourages us to take a break and look deep inside our souls, to find out who we really are.

When things are crazy in life, you have to take some time out to really thoroughly reflect and remember where you are going again. Finding peace is the key but you have to be the one to open the lock from within, to find what you ultimately desire.

Hear this gripping gaze of a magnificent single on Spotify and see his vibe on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Shading the fakes: Jeorge II rolls in with the ferocious ‘Egomanic Flow’ (ft. EeDdAaYy)

Posted on 2 January 2021

Jeorge II is in no mood to mess around on this latest hard-hitting single called ‘Egomanic Flow‘ (ft. EeDdAaYy).

Dublin, Ireland-based emcee’s Jeorge II and EeDdAaYy pack a powerful punch on this gritty Hip Hop single that speaks about how fake some people are and the frustration behind in. They are both on a mission to get their music out there globally and don’t have time to screw around to appease phony frauds, that do a lot of talking but are absent with actual results.

The big ego can your brain from opening up and so many people have a problem with this issue. Luckily, this is a rapper who has no such issues. He is self-aware and whilst frustrated with certain folks, is smart enough to realize that he needs to stay in his own lane and stay focused on the bigger picture.

‘Egomanic Flow‘ (ft. EeDdAaYy) from Ireland-based Jeorge II is a storming Hip Hop single that is a powerful song with such substance and constant energy. This feels like a cipher and one of the best underground rap tracks from any country so far in 2021. The flow is real and performed hard as they two mean business. They are aware that we all have egos and keeping your own in check, is the way to truly succeed.

Turn up this fresh new track on Spotify and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Jakub Byzia is here with tremendous single ‘Beloved in the Fairground’

Posted on 7 September 2020

Polish singer-songwriter Jakub Byzia is here with a fantastic new song and it’s called ‘Beloved in the Fairground‘.

Jakub Byzia is a guitarist, composer, producer currently based in Warsaw, Poland. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Jakub pursues a career in the music industry as a solo artist. He is such a talent and the class shines through here.

Born in Warsaw, POLAND, Jakub started singing early on and later picked up the guitar when he turned 11. To further his music education, he studied jazz for two years in Dublin, Ireland and later completed his music studies in Boston. His performance history covers multiple music contests, various Warsaw music clubs, the Grand Orchestra of Christmas Charity concert in Berlin, Polish National Television appearances and a number of regular shows at the Warsaw music theatre, Studio Buffo.

This is about remembering your youth and those days in the playground. With exquisite guitar riffs and that fine voice, this is a top song with lots of heart. With a long intro, you really get into this song as it builds up all the way. ‘Beloved in the Fairground‘ from Jakub Byzia is such a fine effort as this has class written all over it.

Click here for the splendid Spotify link.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Dublin’s Robert O’Connor brings Skynem GT for real message on ”Over”

Posted on 30 July 2020

The Dublin-born singer-songwriter Robert O’Connor is back with Skynem GT on ”Over” (Before It’s Begun). This is a house beat with smooth vocals from the Irish singer.

This is about the age old question of if you are a true match. You want to be enough for someone but they have to feel the same for you. Otherwise this won’t work at all. This is happening now and this is a good thing. You need to know that this is going to be worthwhile or things could be worse later down the road.

After a five year absence from the music scene, Robert worked as a journalist and social media manager during this period. This shows how much he missed creating as you can tell on this video that he really enjoys it again and is fully back from his hiatus.

Robert O’Connor’s ”Over” is a fab track with great vocals and an earthy beat that is a tremendous listen.

Stream this hot new track here on YouTube

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Henry – You Don’t Need to Know: Smoothly Sentimental RnB Soul

Posted on 29 July 2020
https://soundcloud.com/henrymbata/you-dont-need-to-know

“You Don’t Need to Know” is the smooth new soulful jam from up and coming Dublin RnB artist Henry. Elements of the past and the future accessibly combine in the soothingly sentimental soundscape.

The tempo may be low, but the level of evocative appeal is off the charts in the stylistic and slick mix which perfectly accommodates Henry’s soft and sensuously harmonious RnB Pop vocals.

Ireland may not be known for its massive RnB scene, but that may be set to change now that Henry is dropping his accordantly soul-soothing hits on the airwaves. He’s irrefutably one to watch. Up and coming RnB artists who can truly revive the genre and make it ooze contemporary appeal are worth their weight in aural gold.

You can check out You Don’t Need to Know for yourselves via SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

The Slims – Loser: Anti-Soul Funk

Posted on 26 December 2017

If you fancy listening to the drawling drone of melancholy disguised as an Experimental Funk track look no further than the new release of Loser by The Slims. The three-piece band have been around since 2017 in their hometown of Pittsburgh, they promise to sound like nothing we’ve ever heard. They’re so right.

I’m not adverse to the more lachrymose sounds out there having The Smiths and Joy Division on my regular playlists, but their latest track Loser just takes it to the next level. The lyrics seem to be a list of apathy that doesn’t really give any substance, it just conveys as morose meanders of the mind without any context which is possibly the most infuriating feat of this track.

It’s clear that the vocalist has a lyrical ability as he tunefully moans in an almost Shoegaze indie fashion over a doom impending backbeat that makes sure you’re thoroughly depressed by the time you get to the end of the 3-minute track.

I almost want to write a good review so The Slims don’t have something else to add to their list of disappointments.

Check out The Slims debut track Loser via Spotify now:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4coUiq9ljVbix86qY4y3hX/about

Galway ’s Maria Shiel Releases ‘Call Home’

Posted on 13 November 2017

Of course, what other place have we to call right back at when it’s hard to find those little lights that light up the pathway of life during our darkest days? Maria Shiel, a songstress who’s currently signed to KYO music record label made sure that this one sinks right in.

Dublin’s very own; Maria, bared it all out on this song as she poured out her heart to every line in this her new single “Call Home”, this fact is frantically evident in the way she perfectly pitched each line of this song.

The strings of the guitar like a lover’s tender touch that melts a frosty heart in a bad summer night, the enthralling melody of the song that’s capable of taking two lovers to another world, the sweet harmonized upbeat that keeps the tempo of two hearts in sync and entwined, the reminiscing of the shared memories that resonates from the first day when the light ignited by love’s spark and the free happy spirit this song brings to its listener is the reason why I find this masterpiece by Maria enjoyable and awesome.

From start to the last minute of this song there was never a dull moment experienced and this proves how good of a songwriter and singer the artist is.

Maria’s authenticity could be felt all the way to the rafters. This is the type of song you’ll not easily get tired of. It can only get better from this point and I really hope that Maria will continue to give lovers more song like this that will always magnify the true reflection of their love.

-Lilian- Debrah.

Mystic Tears Track “King On The Cross” Will Leave You Feeling Haunted

Posted on 11 October 2017

With an evocative title like King on the Cross, you know Mystic Tears are cooking up some kind of trouble. Structured like a sing-along and performed with a blistering disdain directed towards theological figures and the atrocities performed in their names, King on the Cross brings up some of what music lost when psychedelic rock fell out of fashion. There’s something really ear-catching about the juxtaposition of simple, repetitive verses underscored with sinister themes and Mystic Tears know just how to capture that haphazard magic and shoot it with intent and precision.

The bassline walks tall and confidently while vocals echo through the halls toward a distant, menacing distorted guitar. Despite the atmosphere, there is no energy lost. Harmonically rich sound effects via the guitar keep things nice and interesting and the building layers of vocals climax but always come back for more. This is a song that doesn’t only seek to make its point. It doesn’t stop until it’s left you haunted. Whether preaching to the choir or converting new members of the congregation, King on the Cross is sure to draw a crowd for Mystic Tears.

-Paul Weyer

Mystic Tears single “Shine” is haunting and beautiful

Posted on 20 August 2017

Mystic Tears makes music that is as enigmatic as the project’s name. Their single, “Shine” is haunting and beautiful – a melancholic ballad that makes me think of the quieter moments of artists such as Soundgarden or Nine Inch Nails, just to mention a few. The drums have a floating groove that really fits with the sparse, gentle guitars and with the sultry vocal performances. The track has a nice, sustained feel throughout its duration, but it definitely opens up to a stunning climax towards its end. The playing gets more intense, and new layers of tone seamlessly bring something new to the mix. The beautiful lead guitar work and stunning vocal solos make me think of timeless acts such as Pink Floyd, but re-imagined in a refreshing modern way.

In conclusion, this track feels like a musical journey: its arrangement its deceptively simple and direct, but the song’s emotional impact is huge. This is one of those tracks that really compel you to focus and listen, stopping whatever else you were doing at the moment and solely concentrate on the music!