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JNO desperately wants that romantic connection to return on ‘Come Thru’ (feat. AllyStarDreamly)

Posted on 30 July 2022

Taking us into this subdued mood that has no hope of changing for the better as the candles have blown out, JNO wants the night to spark with all-night passion, but he is feeling the icy winds of wrath from his former flame on ‘Come Thru‘ (feat. AllyStarDreamly).

JNO aka Joshua Nathan Ortañez is a 22-year-old Northern California-raised Filipino-American RnB singer-songwriter who loves telling genuine stories that are packed with life.

After starting his career in 2014 with prolific releases aplenty, JNO is showing us exactly what is happening at this precise moment and vividly describes it with a hazy smoke in the air. Packed with a heartbreaking scenario that can’t possibly twist back from the hurt before, that wrapped your smiles away during the hurtful conversations.

‘Come Thru‘ (feat. AllyStarDreamly) from San Francisco, California-based indie RnB artist JNO is a reminder that sometimes true love can happen between two souls who have departed from each other. Sung with a genuine passion that will soak your veins and cause you to shiver slightly, this is a superbly projected single that will have you in awe of the aura presented.

Love can be so cruel if your morals don’t connect as one.

Listen up to this new track on Spotify and check out the IG page for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Filipino-American RnB artist Phil Q wonders why the sun is hiding away on the love-lost ‘Rain’

Posted on 26 March 2022

As he sings about the dark light that has made his soul so sad, Phil Q sheds the tears that have brought his mood to a damp state of affairs on the new single about looking for joy after heartbreak with ‘Rain‘.

Philip Quijano aka Phil Q is a Filipino-American RnB singer-songwriter, pianist and music producer who is based in the Bay Area and writes date night anthems combined with his battles against depression and anxiety.

”Taking influence from artists like Michael Jackson, Jeff Bernat, Jon Bellion and H.E.R, he blends the best of each genre to create his own unique sound.” ~ Phil Q

Gliding with an elevated mindset that is mightily outstanding, Phil Q is one of the purest artists around due to a vocal ability that is genuine and seems to heal all the previous worries away like a superhero sent to help us with any past apprehension.

”His latest single, “Rain” is a beautiful sonic metaphor for a broken heart. Akin to rain pouring against a window, the lyrics represent our battle against heartbreak – sad, but optimistic because rainy days are strengths, not weaknesses.” ~ Phil Q

‘Rain‘ from the Bay Area-based Filipino-American RnB artist Phil Q, is a sky-crashing melody for all those who need to feel like they are not alone right now. With soaring vocals that seems to clear away the moody skies as the pain slowly eases – but then comes back like an unwelcome memory – this is a sensational new single from a truly caring artist who just wants the world to be happy again, after so many floods of tears.

Listen up to this smoothly performed single on Spotify and see more info via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You Throw Me Down: Chenza is tired of being treated like a spare doll on ‘La Bambola’ (Patty Pravo Cover)

Posted on 28 November 2021

Taken off her classy new 4-track EP release that is filled with such beautiful melodies which will have your mind in such a happy place again, Chenza is quite exceptional on the story about feeling like you are being used by someone who doesn’t actually care about your feelings on ‘La Bambola‘ (Patty Pravo Cover).

Chenza aka Chenza Puno, is an excellent indie singer-songwriter, vocalist of rock band Room 4 and music duo Restless Balloons. and daughter of the late-great music icon Rico J. Puno, who was a Filipino singer, television host, actor, comedian and politician.

The West Covina, California-born, Metro Manila, Philippines-raised and Los Angeles, California-based Chenza shows us her stunning voice – and that admirable fiercely independent attitude flowing from her veins – that has her in peak form with a dazzling display that is quite mesmeric at times. You seem to fall in love with her angelic voice that sends shivers down your spine, as you hope that she may find that extraordinary soul who truly values her as the strong woman she is.

‘La Bambola‘ (Patty Pravo Cover) from the elegant indie singer-songwriter and guitarist Chenza, is a real story for the ages that has been brought to life again by a young artist who is an old soul. She sings with a flourishing love and just wants to be with someone who genuinely cares about her, and is there for her when she is sad. This is one of those classic songs that are still relevant in today’s world, that needs much more consideration and kindness at every corner possible.

Hear this lovely new single from a glorious singer via her Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

From duo to solo: Rienne gets in the groove to love after heartbreak on ‘Try Again’

Posted on 24 December 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=699-fQaA5xA&feature=youtu.be

West Virginia’s Rienne is back with her new solo indie rock single that signals a new journey into the wild on the ride to heal the broken heart on ‘Try Again‘.

Philippines born, USA raised indie-pop singer-songwriter Rienne has been on the scene for a while but after being in a duo for a while, she decided it was time for a fresh start. With a new-found enthusiasm for writing music, she has been actively pushing her solo career and this is her statement release.

This is an authentic look into a passionate singers local town, the sights and sounds, the cloudy day and the way of life with lots of flowers around. Her indie rock style is honest and portrays a musician who feels like she is at the bottom again and drowning inside after a tough romantic breakup which left her cold and damp.

Her voice is sweet and real, you can feel her authenticity and mellow attitude come to life as she lets us into her life for a few minutes. You can feel that she is on the way to loving again after taking time to heal up and replenish her soul.

‘Try Again‘ from West Virginia based solo artist Rienne is a fresh music video that gives you the chills as the electric guitar melodies fill you with hope and inspiration after a wild year. Her voice simmers gently into your aching body as you imagining watching her play live.

Trying again is the only way to think as after every detour, there is a new beautiful road ready to find you, and make your heart happy again.

See her new start here via YouTube and follow her adventures on her FB and IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen