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True Peace: Indianapolis multi-instrumentalist Daniel Walzer is quite brilliant on ‘Stand Up’

Posted on 16 August 2021
Essence of Now by Daniel Walzer

With a consistently groovy delivery which makes you feel like you are on a well-deserved holiday, Daniel Walzer skillfully has our heads moving and our bodies grooving all over the lounge with the nosy neighbors next door watching on in absolute astonishment with ‘Stand Up‘.

Daniel Walzer is an Indianapolis-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and audio engineer, who is also the Assistant Professor of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI.

Featuring a stellar range of skilled artists who have helped Daniel create this wonderful track, this is a real gem that is clearly made with much love and scintillating skill. It feels like he is asking us to get motivated again after a long slumber with many excuses – as we now get up and reach those lofty goals – which have our hungry hearts beating quickly, with passionate excitement.

”Originally trained as a percussionist, Walzer’s recording discography includes more than two dozen albums as a session musician, engineer, and producer. Essence of Now is Walzer’s sixth album as a bandleader and showcases his production versatility on piano, drums, mallets, percussion, and audio engineer. The title commemorates the 20th anniversary of Essence of Now Records, a Midwest-based record label that Walzer started in 2001.” ~ Daniel Walzer

‘Stand Up‘ from the Indianapolis-based indie multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer Daniel Walzer, shows us a terrifically-made single that is from the eleven-track album ‘Essence of Now‘. This is a cinematic moment to treasure from a truly skilled and underrated music wizard – who seem to effortlessly sizzle with pride on each instrument he summons – with a world class display that might leave you quite breathless in admiration.

Hear this finely tuned new single on Bandcamp.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I’m Like A Shadow: UK multi-instrumentalist Dougieto gives us the tour of his mindset with ‘Me, Myself and I’

Posted on 8 August 2021

As he flies high into the sun-lit sky of optimism and slaps his trusty bass with vigorous excitement, Dougieto splendidly shows us into his forward-thinking world on his latest single all about what he has been up to hidden from the world with ‘Me, Myself and I‘.

Liam Browning aka Dougieto, is a UK-based Aldi supermarket worker during the day, who is also an intriguing multi-instrumentalist by night, and performs a variety of different genres from ska, metal, to hip-hop.

He smartly makes that likable blend of underground music that is superbly simple, full of honesty, and packed with shelves of brisk music vibration for us to sing along with, as we bounce our heads to the appealing vibe.

With a gritty edge and a smoothly constructed delivery, we are introduced to an everyday man who has something rather unique about him. He has confidence wrapped all over him, raps with a introspective demeanor, as he flows through into our minds with relatable stories about how life is going, and what his dreams are. Becoming a star is of course the end goal – but the journey there and keeping it real – are the main elements to all his creative heart juices, that makes him an artist to easily support.

‘Me, Myself and I‘ from the UK-based keyboard player, guitarist and bassist Dougieto, is a top notch performance from a lovable guy who just wants to make good music. There are no boring and fake braggadocios raps here, only truthful insight into his busy life right now. He is a passionate music lover who wants to be heard, as he revs up his engine and lets the clutch down.

This is the type of song to feel inspired by, and a valuable lesson in which we can all take note of. If you love something enough, just do it and never look back.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see his IG page for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Its Never Too Late: London electronica artist James Greenfield finds the clues to redemption on ‘Returning’

Posted on 7 August 2021

Mastered skillfully at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, James Greenfield brings us a fantastic new single with a true-life feel that has such a personal soul-recovering touch to it with ‘Returning‘.

James Greenfield is a well-established London, England-based-based indie electronica artist, cat lover, neo-classical and mightily skilled multi-instrumentalist, who is making his singing debut on this fine new single.

After starting his music journey over twenty years ago whilst making tunes for computer games, this is an ever-evolving artist who is always looking to improve and be as genuine as possible.

This is the true story about finding your authentic self again after losing it in the haze of this weird world that we live in, with all the traps that can easily catch you up like mice on cheese, and keep you locked away in places you actually don’t belong.

”Returning” is about how every single person on this planet has something unique and beautiful to them that underpins their true calling. We might not be conscious of it because our authentic selves get trampled by education systems that want to pigeonhole us, by people who tell us we’re not good enough, and by our own false narratives born from living in lack.” ~ James Greenfield

Sung with such class and knowing insight of a man who was once lost in the matrix, you feel calm and invigorated by his vocal delivery, which is such an ear-warming experience. With a relaxing energy which is made with scrumptious conviction – you sense that he is on an enlightening mission – to open the suffocating gates around the road to where he knows his consciousness should be.

‘Returning‘ from the experienced London, England-based electronic artist James Greenfield, is that follow-your-inner-intuition type of track that certainly has thinking about your own journey. This is a terrific effort and one that shows you into his new path as a vocalist, challenging himself like an Olympic athlete to break down barriers, as he helps us open our eyes to where we need to be.

You can find your destiny, if you want it enough. Being real is the only way to live and heal after all.

Hear this fine single that full of true stories of wisdom on Spotify and follow him on IG for future live show news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You Can Overcome: Preston Garland reminisces out the dark time when he was alone and ‘Tumbling Down The Hill’

Posted on 4 August 2021
https://soundcloud.com/prestongarland/tumbling-down-the-hill

Taken from his quality eleven-track album called ‘Late Start‘, Preston Garland makes up for lost time with a special effort which leaves your mind ‘Tumbling Down The Hill‘.

Soulful alt-rock/pop singer-songwriter, photographer and skilled multi-instrumentalist Preston Garland is a well-traveled Georgia-born, Nashville, Chicago, and now Los Angeles-based underground musician.

After courageously battling his inner demons that almost broke him in half, he found true love with his supportive partner and has a family of fluffy animals, to keep him feeling content with life.

”As he got older, his songs got better, but his depression got worse. Years went on, and his debut album seemed farther and farther away as he continued to battle with mental illness. After years of therapy and professional help, he finally put all he had into recording his debut album Late Start at the not-so-young age of 38.” ~ Preston Garland

After spending so much time over-thinking and looking so deeply inside the rabbit hole, he fell in for a while and it was rather rough to say the least. It feels like this terrific track is what he truly needed to break the self imposed shackles, to leave it all behind forever, and to move on happily with his life.

The vocal talent is such a pleasure to witness, the heartily-penned lyrics catches your attention, as there is so much to like in all aspects. He performs with a style that has your head nodding, your mind stimulated by this true picture presented, and he is a wonderfully relevant man. He is a brave warrior who has overcome so much to now be free from the ropes which tied his confidence up, and hid him away inside for too long.

‘Tumbling Down The Hill‘ from the totally honest and inspiring Los Angeles-based photographer and artist Preston Garland, brings forth all the lessons he has learnt over the years. His life is the ultimate underdog story, a man who could of fallen into the quicksand forever, but stood up like a true hero for all the other anxious souls, and climbed over the doubts to claim his happiness.

Preston Garland has wanted to put out his music since he was very young and this is the moment to let his pent-up expression fly free into the world. Its never too late to follow your dreams.

Hear this new single on his Soundcloud and see more progress in his life and career via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Anthem For Unity: Michael Loonan calls for acceptance and unity from all with ‘Celebrate This Life’

Posted on 29 July 2021

Featuring the mightily skilled drumming of Noah Levy, Michael Loonan asks us to heal up quickly so we can build a much better tomorrow on his latest single called ‘Celebrate This Life‘.

Michael Loonan is a highly experienced Saint Paul, Minnesota-based indie pop/rock singer-songwriter and is also a supremely talented multi-instrumentalist. He has a calm aura about him, and transmits this wonderful beacon of hope peacefully in his music writing, and the results are a toasty ear-warmer to say the least.

“I actually wrote this song several years ago, but it seems fitting for the world now, as we’re emerging from a pandemic and moving toward better unity each day”. ~ Michael Loonan

With some terrific guitar riffs and mellow feel-good energy, this is a star-gazing creation which has you taking a big breath of relaxation, as you take some time to appreciate what you have. His vocals illuminate through the clouds above and calls for us to find a beach and gather around, to get on the same wavelength again, so we can work much together in the future.

”Loonan has been involved in the Minnesota music scene for decades; he was the renowned ‘Loony Bin Band’ on The Mischke Broadcast and has performed on the same bill with Smokey Robinson, NRBQ and Badfinger.” ~ Michael Loonan

‘Celebrate This Life‘ from the Saint Paul, Minnesota-based solo musician Michael Loonan, heartily shows us a kind man who only wants to promote life in the best version possible. We have had so many worries lately and have been trying hard to carry them on our breaking shoulders – the huge boulders of stress have become too much – and its time to put them down.

Unity and peace is something special that we all need, and its really is possible if we all believe enough.

Stream this exciting new single on Soundcloud and see more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

All I See Is Ghosts: New Mexico-based artist Taylor Paul wants to get away from the bad vibes on ‘Another Day’

Posted on 17 July 2021

With a skilled fisherman’s precision sharpness as he looks to where he needs to be, Taylor Paul knows that he needs to move from all the spooky memories that restrict his sleep on his new single ‘Another Day‘.

Taylor Paul is a calm New Mexico-based indie pop singer-songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He forges that old school and new school sound together perfectly, as he fuses his own light into where there is so much darkness.

You feel his honest attitude flow vividly through the speakers as his mind looks for a way out. With a smoothly tuned vocal toolbox – his vocals are a pleasure to listen to throughout – as you find strength from his striking lyrics that certainly has you thinking deeply.

‘Another Day‘ from the New Mexico-based indie pop singer-songwriter and music producer Taylor Paul, shows us a story that shows you how he wants to grow, but feels like he is falling in his dreams and needs to find that exit sign quickly. With a freshly tuned voice, he sings with such reflection and you feel his anxious energy, which needs to be healed before its too late.

Only through being in a place where you feel safe, can you truly be free and fly into the sky to reach those dreams.

See this quality new music video on YouTube and find out more on his IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Take Me: Rise Carmine finds the truth we need to know about on ‘Down’

Posted on 7 June 2021

Formally known as Patiohawk, Rise Carmine teams up with Grammy award-winning producer Dave Schiffman to take us on a groovy journey down under the sea with a terrific new single called ‘Down‘.

Liam Colbert aka Rise Carmine, is a talented Toronto-bred multi-instrumentalist and Berklee College of Music graduate. He is a rule bender who lights up where others hide the fire away, as he makes that spark-fueled music that certainly has your attention lifted to places you didn’t know possible before.

”Rise Carmine strives to find the balance between a well-written song and a dazzling brand of showmanship, between a chorus that you can sing along to and dual-guitar-harmony heroics that harken back to a time of tighter pants and longer hair.” – Rise Carmine

The production here is world class and you feel like you are floating underwater in peace – looking around like a treasure hunter but not searching for gold – only clues to what life is really supposed to be about. With vocals that are supremely translucent and fills your ears with so much hope, this is a song that you will want to play again and again.

‘Down‘ from the top notch Toronto, Canada multi-instrumentalist Rise Carmine, is a spacey song filled with that busting bass-filled melody, that has you feeling so chilled and supremely curious. This is a story about finding the truth inside yourself, whilst taking someone close with you, who isn’t afraid of the swirling seas for a while.

Finding out that elusive truth is the only way to being truly free inside your hungry soul, that yearns for more than what the world offers currently.

See the new music video on YouTube and check out the IG music page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Let Your Body Do The Talking: Rising talent Michael Aguilar knows exactly what he wants on ‘You Got it On’

Posted on 6 June 2021

Taken off his recently released six-track EP called ‘Speak No Evil‘, Michael Aguilar is back with a catchy single that was produced by his brother Victor called ‘You Got it On‘.

Michael Aguilar is a determined and supremely promising South Californian modern Pop/RnB singer-songwriter and skillful multi-instrumentalist. He makes that loving soundtrack which needs to be in movies – that has you dancing tightly with your lover all night – as his voice is silky smooth and carefully pierces your awaiting ears just right.

You feel his glowing smile beam through this superb song, as he sings absorbingly with such desire and ultimate purpose. His heart is beating really fast as he tries to stay cool – her eyes make him jump for joy and he wants to treat her right – just as she deserves.

He has such a memorable sound and if he can make sure that each word he projects is totally clear, he has a massive future as this is the type of music that is loved by so many. The story is sweet and sensual, you feel his love and with such a likable beat, this is one of those songs you tell your best friends about.

‘You Got it On‘ from the ever-evolving seventeen years-young South Californian Pop/RnB artist and multi-instrumentalist Michael Aguilar, shows us into a world that is alive with excitement in his youthful eyes. He sees what he likes and wants her to be his forever, the mind made up and ready to be with her and to get real close.

When you know what you want, life seems just that little bit easier to work out.

Stream this new single on Soundcloud and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Blinded By Your Love: Toronto’s Lake Major wonders why they drifted so far apart on ‘Wherever You Are’

Posted on 30 May 2021

With a tearfully heartfelt glance at the past as you remember when you were let down by a soul you loved so dearly, Lake Major expertly slides on his stylish hat and brings us a delicious deep house beat that helps ease the pain on the splendid ‘Wherever You Are‘.

Lake Major is a multi-instrumentalist musician, former punk rocker, drummer, pianist, sound/recording graduate, and electronic producer from high-rise Toronto, Canada. He has an unmistakable ability to fuse songs together that have beautifully haunting melodic soundscapes, mixed expertly by a confident artist in his prime, who keeps things smooth and crystal fresh.

Her vocals simmer into the sea sadly – the fleeting memory of their time together is so romantic – but now soiled and tainted with their distant memory that jumps your heart into a somber state. This is a time that you cherished and wish you could have back, but can’t. You wish them well but regret that you still remember them, as you still feel the hurt deep inside.

‘Wherever You Are‘ from the skillfully eloquent Canadian electronic music producer Lake Major, is a heart-stopping song that digs deep at your consciousness. You remember when you cared so much for someone and you let your heart open up, only to be let down as they slowly drifted away, to never be seen again.

Sometimes life is harsh and teaches you lessons, you will never forget.

Hear this emotionally-charged single about faded love on Spotify and check out the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Skin To Skin: London’s October Swimmer drifts meaningfully in with heartfelt story of lost love on ‘I Won’t See You Anymore’ (feat. Cat McFall)

Posted on 29 May 2021

As they left you in the freezing cold with no warm jacket and moved onto warmer climates beyond what you thought the story would be, October Swimmer drops the wonderfully meaningful new single about feeling the pain of heartbreak with a love that meant so much on ‘I Won’t See You Anymore‘ (feat. Cat McFall).

October Swimmer is a Jamie Pope-created collaborative act from the well-established London, England-based songwriter, music producer and skilled multi-instrumentalist. After being in the music game since he was just eleven years-old as a self-taught artist, he makes that deeply intense music that mostly includes tremendously talented upcoming female vocalists, who have an important story to tell.

Influenced by legendary artists such as Cat Power, Portishead and Lana Del Rey, you quickly feel his powerfully stunning production pinching you softy – that is mixed with stunning vocals – which will have your happy hairs standing up straight to attention.

“I became disenchanted by the session game as I was being called upon exclusively for my guitar playing abilities. I had stories to tell and I wanted to tailor them to my own vision.” – October Swimmer

‘I Won’t See You Anymore‘ (feat. Cat McFall) from the multi-talented songwriter, music producer and multi-instrumentalist collective October Swimmer, is a quality single that splashes willingly into our waterproof headphones with a buoyant track that has you feeling so contemplative, deep inside your soul food-thirsty veins.

This is a brilliantly-made new single that is all about missing that sweet love and the touch of their soft skin – as they are now gone and you wonder how it all actually transpired – when it seemed like you would be together forever.

Stream this new single on Spotify and check out the IG page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen