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Taupe shows us inside the harvest with the passionate single, ‘Fruitless’

Posted on 17 April 2022

Gliding high over the smokey clouds like a majestic eagle who is quietly spotting where the better lands are hidden, Taupe is quite marvellous on this fantastic new single to make your ears shudder in delight with, ‘Fruitless‘.

Taupe is a Los Angeles, California-based indie-folk solo singer-songwriter who makes that dreamy type of music to take you back to that place you forgot existed.

”Taupe attempts to take contemporary indie folk songs and layer them with 70’s rock inspired guitars.” ~ Taupe

Sending a real jewel into the world when it needed it most, Taupe is the kind of artist who grabs your attention with a soaring delivery that sends you into a much better place. He sends us into a reflective mindset and sings with that ultimate gusto, from a true underdog who is in peak form here.

‘Fruitless‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie-folk solo singer-songwriter Taupe, is a wonderful single that will have you closing your eyes and looking deeply within. As the world burns before our scared eyes and with the harvest yielding only seemingly destruction and carnage, this is the type of inspirational soundtrack that we needed. Vocally incredible and featuring smartly-penned lyrics – that will force a re-think about the way you see the planet around you – this is a quality effort from an artist who is a timeless soul and who could be from another era completely.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Calvin Dixon is supremely concerned with the ghost inside her veins with ‘3 Below z e r o’

Posted on 3 April 2022

With a dance-heavy beat that will have you in the mood to slow groove with a vigilant eye on that crush in your arms, Calvin Dixon wonders if this expedition will end in the frigid climates that it’s seemingly headed for with ‘3 Below z e r o‘.

Calvin Dixon is an India-born, Los Angeles, California-based indie-pop solo artist who appears to only make hit singles that are filled with dazzling intrigue.

”His career has been underpinned by a desire to take his sound into new and meaningful avenues, crossing boundaries along the way and bringing out a message in his music.” ~ Calvin Dixon

Dropping a wonderfully creative track that has you delving deeper into your mind as you wonder what their next move shall be, Calvin Dixon is at his peak with a release that will have you pondering the future enormously.

‘3 Below z e r o‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie-pop solo singer-songwriter Calvin Dixon, is the kind of single that will have you looking intensely into the eyes of that special soul who you care for but wonder if they feel the same. With a sizzling beat that takes your mind into a reflectively nostalgic mood – this is a single that so many will feel is completely relatable – in this cold world that can cause so much frostbite.

Hear this terrific new single on Spotify and see his moves on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Chicago’s Cult Baby rises through the desert winds on ‘Further Heights’

Posted on 3 April 2022

With a landscape-friendly new music video that takes your whole consciousness on a global journey, Cult Baby returns with a sensational story that will take your breath away on ‘Further Heights‘.

Zechariah Funkhouser aka Cult Baby is a Chicago, Illinois-born indie-pop singer-songwriter who uses all of his innovative nature on his cinematic tracks to truly swim deeply into.

“Further Heights is about an individual who hires a personal assistant to drive with them across the world in various cars, on one occasion this person even ships his favorite car to Switzerland.” ~ Cult Baby

Exposing us to something that is replenished with spectacular views and a mellow vocal ability that gets us in the mood to explore the world, Cult Baby shows us into his travel-laden mind that is thinking deeply about what the world has to offer after all this time locked up inside.

”Cult Baby uses his influences from jazz, blues, r&b, rock and pop to cultivate a dynamic sound of his own.” ~ Cult Baby

‘Further Heights‘ from Chicago, Illinois-born, Los Angeles, California-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Cult Baby, is the type of video that sends us into a whole new planet of intrigue. With a dreamy nature that has so many beautiful sceneries to truly be inspired by – this is a mellow track that will be perfect for a summer’s afternoon – when you are thinking about dusting off your lonely passport.

Listen in to this nostalgic track on YouTube and see more of the energy on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Trevour Amunga wonders who will be there to turn to on ‘Piece of Mind’ (feat. Josh Berkely)

Posted on 30 March 2022

Taken off his inspirational 7-track album that has helped his soul heal from all the recent sadness, Trevour Amunga shows us inside his healing feelings that are taking time to process that devastating loss on ‘Piece of Mind’ (feat. Josh Berkely).

Trevour Amunga is a Los Angeles, California-based Hip hop artist who makes that desire-filled combination of spark-filled class that sends you into a new stratosphere altogether.

”I lost my dad in November 2020, and working on this Ep was the only way I could cope. This is my reflection on my life, faith, grief and home.” ~ Trevour Amunga

After moving forward to a new mission that has him feeling like 2022 is going to be his year if he can find that new source of support, Trevour Amunga delights with a terrific new track that is baked in originality and cooking hot with a tender taste that will have you looking forward to the new possibilities which are ultimately endless.

‘Piece of Mind‘ (feat. Josh Berkely) from Los Angeles, California-based Hip hop artist Trevour Amunga, shows us into a talented musician’s eyes that is now ready for the next step. He sends us into a mesmerizing tunnel that is shaking with promise after a cold period, which almost cost him his sense of humour forever. With a click-the-fingers mood of optimism, this is a seriously impressive single that is for anyone who needs to be inspired again.

Listen up to this new track on Spotify and check out the IG channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ionia take our breaths away with their latest single ‘Eclipsed’ (feat. Brian Bath)

Posted on 22 March 2022

Taken off their recently-dropped 9-track album ‘In Layman’s Terms‘, Ionia returns with the time-shall-disappear new single that will have you totally hypnotised by such a beautiful creation on ‘Eclipsed‘ (feat. Brian Bath).

Ionia is a Los Angeles, California-founded prog-rock trio who started their dream sharing back in college when the idea to make music slowly formulated into reality.

”What started as strictly a Progressive Rock project has gone on to acquire a broader set of influences, with nods to artists such as Nick Drake, The Red House Painters, R.E.M. and Slowdive.” ~ Ionia

Sending us a stunning release that has you totally transfixed from start to finish, Ionia is on absolute fire with an excellent new single that captures the mood of the current world just right.

”Proudly an international band, Ionia continues to develop under one working motto, and that is to write the best songs they possibly can, whenever they can.” ~ Ionia

‘Eclipsed‘ (feat. Brian Bath) from Los Angeles, California-founder prog-rock trio Ionia is a stunning single that has been created with a caring aura that has you totally mesmerized by the quality buzzing in your ears. With a cinematic ambience that only soars higher and higher as the single opens before you, this is a single that will have rock fans frothing from their mouths at what has been created. Sometimes music takes you places you almost forget existed, with a powerful tone that has you the capability to help you move easily in between worlds as you wish.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

California Hip hop artist Fosho emerges from the past in inspiring fashion with ‘AMG’ (War Diamonds)

Posted on 19 March 2022

With a classy-cool ambience that has you in a refined mood to turn up the volume of this purely-made gem, Fosho sends the world a fitting tribute to his Grandma who taught him the right way to live no matter what happened in the past on ‘AMG‘ (War Diamonds).

Fosho is a Los Angeles, California-based indie Hip hop artist and music producer who makes the type of melodies that should have you nodding your head at the excellence on offer.

Sending us into a calmer world that has so many memories that have made you a better person and a guiding light for those who needs real heroes to believe in, Fosho drops a single that will have you feeling so reflective in your own journey and how you just want this love to be real. Being messed around isn’t in the picture as you feel rather ready while thinking back to that role model, who taught you the proper way to love and act.

‘AMG‘ (War Diamonds) from Los Angeles, California-based indie Hip hop artist/music producer Fosho, is a peaceful single that shines a light on those who use the excuses of yesteryear to take control of their perspectives. With an enlightened attitude that takes you into the world of a man who has found his path without the need to do things that morally would hurt him, this is a top-notch single that will have you in a ponder-filled mood. Life can be filled with treasured memories forever, as long as you don’t let what happened before take you down the road that only ends up in tears if you let it.

Check out this new visualizer on YouTube and find out more facts on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Boonie Mayfield shows us how to turn gratitude into a habit on the inspiring ‘Dream a Mile High’

Posted on 10 March 2022
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Unleashed from his latest 13-track album ‘BLACK FLOYD‘, Boonie Mayfield reminds us that the silly haters never mattered anyway on his new anthem to help us all reach those goals on ‘Dream a Mile High‘.

Boonie Mayfield aka Boon Doc is a multi-skilled Los Angeles, California-based multi-genre artist, music producer, multi-instrumentalist, filmmaker, composer and actor.

”Balancing his career as an independent artist and entrepreneur, Boonie now currently lends his extensive knowledge and experience as a Music Production Career Advisor at a large private college in Los Angeles.” ~ Boonie Mayfield

Bringing us something to really remember and to show to all the youth out there who are worried about what tomorrow will bring, Boonie Mayfield leads the way on how we need to be thinking in this strange world that can hide your vibe away and turn you into a shadow of yourself if you let it consume you.

”His early years of sample-heavy hip-hop later progressed to learning multiple instruments and finding his own genre-bending sound. Boonie’s extensive catalogue consists of many styles including hip-hop, funk, soul, electronic, psychedelic rock, blues, jazz, pop, cinema and comedy.” ~ Boonie Mayfield

‘Dream a Mile High‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie artist, music producer and actor Boonie Mayfield, is a story that should take your mind away from the self-doubts which can swamp your sanity into a dusty hole and take away your shine. This is the track we all need to hear this year, as the excellence pursued in this message is such an elevated moment that should be heard far and wide.

Listen in to this new single on Bandcamp and check out more moves on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Joyeur clarifies that she isn’t interested in the repetitive 21 questions with ‘Don’t Wanna T’

Posted on 5 March 2022

With the skilled assistance of her longtime production collaborator Anna Feller, Joyeur shows her lover that she is comfortable with just eye contact that is away from that needless chatter that can drown your vital emotions into the bath on ‘Don’t Wanna T‘.

Joelle Corey aka Joyeur (Jo for short) is a Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative-RnB solo artist who makes a catchy blend of speaker-soothing music.

”Anna and I made this song in my studio apartment under the Hollywood sign. I was frustrated with and exhausted by someone who had to discuss every morsel of information entering and exiting their mind. I desperately wanted them to be in the present with me, but they could only analyze the future or dissect the past. I didn’t know it at the time, but this was me processing the beginning of the end of that relationship.” ~ Joyeur

Sizzling so superbly with her riveting vocals and introspective lyrics that certainly catches your attention and changes your perspective, Joyeur is on top form with a breathtaking display – that seems to capture your thoughts – and show you that keeping things simple and natural is actually the way forward after all.

‘Don’t Wanna T‘ from Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative-RnB solo artist Joyeur is an important story all about showing that you aren’t keen on apologies or hearing about that past. This is the look-for-the-future single we all needed to hear, to lead us away from the pesky noise and into that self-enlightened movement that will change your whole soul into a better place. Struck with a beat so potent you might need a cold shower, this is a splendid single that shall shake your mind alive with ideas on how to make those important relationships work as they should.

Listen in to this new single on Soundcloud and see more via her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

LA-based RnB artist OHWOWGO Jordy wonders if its love or lust on the visuals for ‘Necesitas Amor’

Posted on 5 March 2022

Incorporating in his relaxed style with a catchy single that takes your mind into a place of potential, OHWOWGO Jordy shows his crush that they need to come for a ride with him on ‘Necesitas Amor‘.

OHWOWGO Jordy is a Des Moines, Iowa-born, Los Angeles, California-based RnB solo artist who is one-half of The Montells.

”Dubbing his style as a blend of trap meets jazz, OHWOWGO Jordy’s influences span the musical spectrum, and draws influence from the likes of Bob Marley, 2pac, and Lauryn Hill.” ~ OHWOWGO Jordy

Showing us why his name keeps on rising after each release, OHWOWGO Jordy is in the mood to get close with that special soul who takes his breath away all night long.

‘Necesitas Amor‘ from Los Angeles, California-based RnB solo artist OHWOWGO Jordy, is a fun single that takes you into a world that so many feel right now. As we look deeply into the eyes of someone who has you in a dreamy mode, this is a joyful track – that will have you edging up the volume – so that you can wrap yourself into a world that is all about who you can be with if you grab their attention. Sung with a smooth style and featuring visuals that have you looking into your own heart to figure out who you want to be with, this is a single that is one of the most romantically-friendly tracks that will have you calling your future lover.

Check out this new music video on YouTube and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Michael Court remembers the way that they used to feel on ‘Keedys’

Posted on 4 March 2022

With a reminisce-filled feeling that has you looking at the old house where your ex-lover used to reside inside, Michael Court recalls that time when your eyes were locked together so tightly and the world was just right on ‘Keedys‘.

Michael Court is an emerging Los Angeles, USA-based solo singer-songwriter who resides in his car and lives for that drive which takes him to places that are changing his perspective forever.

Showing us his bedroom-mentality and an old school way of making good music that is rather unforgettably memorable, Michael Court leads us into his ever-evolving mind – that has you in a really thoughtful mood – and has you naturally tapping your toes and grooving along to such a quality performance.

‘Keedys‘ from the young Los Angeles, USA-based solo singer-songwriter Michael Court, is a nostalgic single that is so well-made and sung with a calming ambience. This is the kind of single that will have you gazing outside your rusted window and wondering regretfully about the one who got away in your life.

Sometimes you just aren’t meant to be together, even if it seems like you definitely should be.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen