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California hard rockers Fastride speeds up on a road that has a ‘Devil in Your Rearview’

Posted on 20 June 2022

Pulsating us with a song that might give you a comprehensive rush that will take your breath away, Fastride knows they need to get the speed on full to stay away from that dark force that can take your mind away from where you need to be focused on with, ‘Devil in Your Rearview‘.

Fastride is a Los Angeles, California-based 4-piece indie hard rock band formed by Ty Asoudegan who is also a session guitarist at Gemini Musiq.

”Ty, who is an alumni of Berklee College of Music, started his musical journey in Philadelphia. Ty’s skills have been recognized early on in his career. He was the grand prize winner of a nationwide contest hosted by Slash and Guitar.” ~ Ty Asoudegan

Slashing the tires and getting us into a formidable headspace that is only focused on the here and now, Fastride sends us a picture of that race that we are all playing against ourselves in this rather strange world.

”Since relocating to Southern California, Fastride has performed at many clubs in the LA area, such as The Whisky A Go Go, The Viper Room, & Molly Malone’s.” ~ Ty Asoudegan

‘Devil in Your Rearview‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie hard rock band Fastride is a heavy single that slams right into your face and takes you into a geared-up mentality. With ferocious riffs that send you into a hair-raising psyche, this is a pacey new single that will have you revving up your engine – as you imagine getting away from something evil – that you want no connection with.

Sometimes you just need to get far away from those thoughts that you know will ultimately break you.

See this speedy new music video on YouTube and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hua-Hsuan Tseng shows us what true serenity sounds like with the exceptional instrumental, ‘Dreaming’

Posted on 9 June 2022

With her glorious elegance on full display and we find a marvellous visionary who is headed for the top, Hua-Hsuan Tseng might have your whole body in happy raptures with her new gem, ‘Dreaming‘.

Hua-Hsuan Tseng is a Taiwan-born, Los Angeles-based composer and sound designer who makes remarkable soundscapes for film and visual media.

”Her music blends a wide range of genres, including classical, electronic, Chinese, and pop. A dedicated collaborator, Hua strives to create a unique soundscape for each project by blurring the line between music and sound design to make a cohesive score.​” ~ Hua-Hsuan Tseng

After gaining respect from her graduation awards at the National Taiwanese University of Arts and Columbia College Chicago, Hua-Hsuan Tseng presents us with something rather dynamic and wrapped with intricate goodness that has taken her years to form in her incredibly innovative mind.

”Owing to her diverse musical background, Hua’s compositions cover a variety of genres, from orchestral scores to hybrid compositions.” ~ Hua-Hsuan Tseng

‘Dreaming‘ from Taiwan-born, Los Angeles-based composer and sound designer Hua-Hsuan Tseng is a slice of peace that has been missing from the world for too long. Urging us to open up our minds and to never give up from where we want to go in life, this is a a brilliant single that might have you smiling rather broadly.

Delightful music like this is exactly what the world needs more of.

Hear this lovely single on Spotify and see more vibes on the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Los Angeles RnB artist Crowne Mecca is loving the sensual vibes on her ‘Soul Food’

Posted on 29 May 2022

Showing us true love and singing with an authentic romantic tone that shall have you beaming with joy, Crowne Mecca shows us that content heart that has encountered the one who makes her so comfortable as she feels rather nurtured with ‘Soul Food‘.

Crowne Mecca is a Los Angeles, California-based indie RnB/soul/jazz artist who makes a classy mixture of delicious music that was born from singing in her local church when she was just 7 years old.

”Serving as nourishment to the mind, body and soul, this melodic & passion-filled entrée is sure to whet more than just the appetite.” ~ Crowne Mecca

Formerly in the much-loved duo, Pharaoh with her older sister Koko, Crowne Mecca has one of the more pure vocal abilities around and shows this in full force with this wonderful solo performance. Simmering sweetly with a true story about how everything is going so well currently, we are placed into a romantic dream to really cherish.

‘Soul Food‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie RnB/soul/jazz artist Crowne Mecca is one of those heartwarming singles that shall make all your stress evaporate in an instant. A song made with so much love is a real delight and this is exactly what is on offer, with a soundtrack that shall grace your heart as you have just fallen in love for the first time.

Music has the special power to change your mood like a flick of a switch.

Hear this lovely new single on Spotify and see more news on her IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Los Angeles alternative artist Bryce Rayen shows us deep inside those mental lights with, ‘Infinite’

Posted on 26 May 2022

Signalling a move away from the loneliness of recent times, Bryce Rayen reminds us that happiness is actually what we make it if we can escape our own mind’s barriers on, ‘Infinite‘.

Bryce Rayen is a Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative pop singer-songwriter and music producer who illuminates the airwaves with that unique sound you don’t hear often.

”Starting as a young poet in 2015, Bryce began to put his poems over the beats on the internet, which led him to the path of a lyricist working with several producers. Spending time at his parents’ house, he started to self-produce and write his arrangements in early 2018, getting more complex each year.” ~ Bryce Rayen

Worrying about that concrete fence that can and will undoubtedly stifle your innocent creativity when you need to roam free, Bryce Rayen shows us his emerging excellence with an emotionally-charged release to get your appetite dripping with fascination.

‘Infinite‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative pop artist Bryce Rayen is such an honest track from a self-enlightened soul who has been lying to himself recently. With all the sadness that has transpired lately – he feels so stuck – and wonders if the next step will be where he wants to be in this confusing world. There is a real passion in his voice that shall shake your eardrums, as you ponder your moves to that all-important happy nature you wish to walk inside forever.

Listen to the audio of this deep track on YouTube and see more via his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

LA indie-pop artist Skylar Green drops a heartbreak-packed debut single, ‘DissBelief’

Posted on 23 May 2022

Asking for her time and money back after feeling that she was mentally scammed by a cruel soul who left her empty heart cold, Skylar Green shows us inside her sweet soul that can’t believe that she fell for someone like this on, ‘DissBelief‘.

Skylar Green is a self-proclaimed wild child and indie-pop singer-songwriter who was born in the busy climate of Los Angeles, California.

”She is the embodiment of freedom, creativity, and natural talent. She is an old soul with a youthful spirit. She is beauty and happiness. She is strength derived from the overcoming of pain.” ~ Skylar Green

With her captivating vocals that seem to naturally lift up your spirits and take you over the stormy clouds, Skylar Green has dropped a debut song to remember and shows us her fabulous vocal ability that shines like an exquisite rainbow to help us fight that light again.

‘DissBelief‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie-pop artist Skylar Green is a deep track that shall reverberate with anyone who has felt the wrath of a sudden breakup that takes your smile away. She sings with a soulful style that is pleasant to turn up loud, despite the emotional turmoil that has clearly been so traumatic.

This is a promising artist who has a deeply intricate insight into the shattered picture, that has fueled her fire to never be used again. Being happy and finding your tribe, is the only way for your heart to truly vibe.

See her adventures on IG and listen to this new single on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Fevvr Dream drops heartbreak-filled debut single, ‘Math Inside My Head’

Posted on 22 May 2022

With his next single called ‘Swallow My Pride‘ set for a July 2022 release, Fevvr Dream wanted to run away with this unique soul who has suddenly decided that friendship is perhaps best on, ‘Math Inside My Head‘.

Fevvr Dream is a Denver, Colorado-born, Los Angeles, California-based indie-pop singer-songwriter who is new on the scene and clearly has that extra motivation you need to succeed in life.

”The singer is Caro, a Miami based up and coming R&B artist who did an amazing job. Luis is a ‘master’ at mastering music, and sound engineering, having worked with Snoop Dog and so many other great artists.” ~ Fevvr Dream

Leading us into a dusty room that was once packed with sweet love but is now a distant memory, Fevvr Dream sends our minds into a thoughtful mood that is rather sad and honest, to remind us that sometimes the world isn’t very fair.

‘Math Inside My Head‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Fevvr Dream is a catchy track that shows us how you need time to calculate what has changed and why you have been romantically rejected. There is a pulsating beat to get behind and a vocal charm – that shall embrace your ears one last time – before you realize that maybe it’s for the best to stay friends.

No matter how much it hurts, sometimes you just have to feel the harsh pain that can shatter fragile hearts.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

VALLEY GRL wishes those brain-filled demons would evaporate forever on, ‘Lost In My Head’

Posted on 14 May 2022

Taken off her brand new 6-track album called ‘You Had To Be There‘, VALLEY GRL knows that she needs to clear her mind quickly before all the toxic juices drown her underwater on, ‘Lost In My Head‘.

VALLEY GRL is a small-town Northern California-born, Los Angeles, California-based indie anti-pop solo singer-songwriter who makes a seductive blend of music that shakes your core each time.

”As a child VALLEY GRL was in the school chorus and musical theater shows. Although she had no professional training in music she always knew it was something that she wanted to do.” ~ VALLEY GRL

Sizzling with her enchanting style that has you totally captivated throughout this heart-beating track, VALLEY GRL might be one of the most thrilling artists around. She is totally herself and doesn’t pretend to be anyone else at all like so many do, as she stuns our earlobes with an incredible effort that is simply excellent.

‘Lost In My Head‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie anti-pop solo singer-songwriter VALLEY GRL is an honest release from one of the most creative souls you will hear today. Her luscious vocals are dynamic and packed with a punch that wakes you up quickly, as her smartly-penned lyrics take you into her over-flowing mind. This is a single that so many of us will truly understand, as the noise buzzes like a garden service that just won’t stop.

Listen up to this gorgeous new single on Spotify and see her vibe via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Los Angeles-based Hip hop artist Truse hopes that the wars and suffering may end soon on, ‘Invisible Enemies’

Posted on 3 May 2022

Showing us that through the pain we need to remember that hope is just a road away if we have the strength to walk there, Truse reminds us that we are facing many issues right now but have the ability to conquer all fears on, ‘Invisible Enemies‘.

Truse is a Los Angeles, California-based indie Hip hop artist who makes music to help others feel comfort and love when there is so much darkness.

”I went to college in Santa Barbara and other than that I’ve been here, making music all these years.” ~ Truse

Showing why he is such a respected underground artist with a cult following of loyal fans, Truse eases the distress with a tremendous display of compassion that will fill you up with the hope that things can actually change if we join together as one.

‘Invisible Enemies‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie Hip hop artist Truse is a strong track that calls for peace and understanding that sends you into a nostalgic world of mass ponder. With the carnage in droves and wars striking the hearts of peaceful souls unnecessarily, this is a track that will have you thinking deeply about what the solutions are.

Rapped with a heartfelt nature that sends your mind spinning, this is a potent single that should inspire many to rise their heads above all dispair.

Listen up to this new single on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Los Angeles artist Ralphy Ice keeps things reenergized and loaded with that ultimate ‘Fashion’

Posted on 30 April 2022

Dropped from his 5-track release from 2021 that got some love from the underground, Ralphy Ice sees the fly ladies really enjoying his style as he pulls out the raps to soothe the souls of those who need it most on, ‘Fashion‘.

Ralphy Ice is a 22-year-old Los Angeles, California-based indie Hip hop artist who makes a melodic blend of likeable music that is easy to relate to and vibe with.

”Ralphy Ice creates music in a carefree way that everyone can connect with.” ~ Ralphy Ice

Keeping things honest and with a real edgy technique that has your ears totally intrigued, Ralphy Ice shows us where his mind is at and keeps things refreshingly trendy with a sizzling song that will get that buzz flowing and into the party.

‘Fashion‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie Hip hop artist Ralphy Ice is a new single that will have you nodding your head and getting dressed up to go out for a wild night of exploration. There is a catchy ambience here that takes you into the back of the car where the reception begins, as eyes widen and the chatter begins with the crew who are ready for anything. With vocals that are fresh and a beat that sends your heart beating with anticipation, this is a single that is perfect to get the night alive with no expectations dragging you down.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see the IG page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

LA-based blues artist Mark Edward Fitchett turns up the volume and let’s it rip on ‘Standing Horizontal’

Posted on 27 April 2022

Taken from his brand new 12-track album called ‘Chasing The Blues‘, Mark Edward Fitchett makes sure that we are all around for the last call so we can hear this dynamic musician in action with the new speaker-sizzler called, ‘Standing Horizontal‘.

Mark Edward Fitchett is a Los Angeles, USA-based music teacher and much-loved indie blues singer-songwriter that brings us his whole toolbox on this smashing new single.

”Over the course of 30+ years, he has taught several thousand students, many who have gone on to have professional music careers themselves.” ~ Mark Edward Fitchett

Showcasing his world-class abilities with this outstanding new track that shall have you dusting off those dancing shoes, Mark Edward Fitchett is rather splendid with a single so entertaining, you might need a quick nap afterwards to recover.

”Teaching over these many years has actually made me a much better musician. This not only caused me to dig deeper into the blues and rock music I grew up with but also because of my many student’s different interests I would learn other styles not normally on my radar and ultimately incorporate them into my own bag of tricks.” ~ Mark Edward Fitchett

‘Standing Horizontal‘ from Los Angeles, USA-based indie blues artist and music teacher Mark Edward Fitchett sends a message to all those who believe that it’s too late to show the planet your music. He is on top form with real aplomb that shall take you to a happy place, on a new single that might send you to a nostalgic place in the past you fondly recall. Blues fans are in for a real treat here, from a masterful professional who shows us how it’s done.

Listen to this rocking new track on Soundcloud and see more via his website.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen