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We Need Hope: Peter Xifaras shows us deep inside the Lost Innocence of this harsh world

Posted on 5 October 2022

Performed by the exquisite Czech National Symphony, Peter Xifaras shows us deep inside a tragic moment for humankind as the tears flow, bloodshed reigns, and bullets fly everyday on Lost Innocence.

Peter Xifaras is a USA-based world renowned classical musician, composer, guitarist, orchestrator, and producer who is the mastermind of this deep experience.

”Peter Xifaras, the creative force behind the symphoneX Orchestra, is an award-winning artist whose music has topped Billboard’s Classical & Crossover charts. Whether it’s Cinematic, Classical, Jazz-Fusion, or Spoken-Word, Peter’s body of work has garnered praise for successfully crossing over musical boundaries.” ~ Peter Xifaras

Taking us into the destroyed woods where the fire burns deep and the haunting mourning only increases, Peter Xifaras is absolutely excellent on this track that features the outstanding Czech National Symphony.

Lost Innocence from the USA-based multi-talented classical creative Peter Xifaras is a really stunning song that needs to be played loud all over the world. Its texture is packed with true love to the world, as this is a real message that should strike hot to so many who have felt the pain.

Performed to perfection, this is a statement song.

Listen up on YouTube and see more on Facebook.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Minimo Trevize takes us on an incredibly vivid journey with ‘Transmutation’

Posted on 12 July 2022

Taken off the sublime 5-track EP called ‘Side A‘, Minimo Trevize shows us a rare ability to time travel into your awaiting ears with a translucent performance via their fascinating new release ‘Transmutation‘.

Minimo Trevize is a Honolulu, Hawaii-born composer, alternative musician and multi-instrumentalist who fused in various elements of rock, funk, hip-hop, jazz and psychedelic brilliance to remember.

”The first in a two-part release from Minimo Trevize. Side A features dense arrangements and strong grooves. Its a mix of indie-rock, funk, and atmospheric sounds.” ~ Minimo Trevize

With vital help from their passionate indie label Phantasmagram, Minimo Trevize floats our consciousness into warmer climates rather radiantly with a groovy single to take you into a whole new world that shall set you free from any previous pain.

“The interesting elements of my music are often the changes in mood and musical juxtapositions throughout the song. That style can manifest as unusual harmonic content, changes in groove or unorthodox production and mixing techniques. I make music that feels comfortable to me, but I know it often feels outside of any particular genre. The song’s meaning is up to the listener. It tells a specific story about my life as well as being abstract. Hopefully, the music is evocative enough for the listener to create their own meaning as mood morphs throughout the song.” ~ Minimo Trevize

‘Transmutation‘ from the inspired composer, alternative artist and multi-instrumentalist Minimo Trevize is a wondrous gem made with natural fibres that shall inspire you to probably turn this all the way up. There is a harmonious outlook intrenched inside here that will make you close your eyes, and imagine being in a different galaxy altogether.

Music with a timeless aura is the order of the day here, which shall spark the innocent soul inside you.

Listen up on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Netherlands-based musician Halle Day drops a dynamic debut track to shock you awake on, ‘Black Magic’

Posted on 11 May 2022

Urging change and showing us that from now on she is going to be exactly herself hair-wise, Halle Day directs us into her vision that is clear and the complete opposite of the corny commercial scene that is frustrating her beyond belief with, ‘Black Magic‘.

Halle Day is a Netherlands-based self-taught indie alternative solo musician who is on a focused mission to bring awareness to unnecessary social criticism and create a chain of perceptive songs.

Loaded with fearsome fire and packed with her authentic style that has only just begun, Halle Day makes her mark with a new single that warms those small-minded sheep that she is woke and shall not stand for anything less than total respect. Her vocals open up the door and slide through quickly into our lives, with a vibrant song that will surely inspire many.

”Connecting to her inner rebel. Stepping out of today’s mainstream, music-wise and message wise.” ~ Halle Day

‘Black Magic‘ from Netherlands-based indie alternative artist Halle Day sends us a shockwave into the water and shows us that she is here to be taken seriously. Dazzling brightly with her passionate energy and natural energies that are wholeheartedly determined to show the ladies that you can actually be yourself, this is a message that has been heard loud and clear. With fresh releases on the way and a whole new movement ready to be sparked into the bellies of millions, this is an artist who sounds ready to change perceptions in her own original way.

Listen up to this new track on Spotify and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

AkaiBoi sends us back to the homeland of love with ‘Afrique’ (feat. Su)

Posted on 7 April 2022

With a catchy style and plenty of instrumental-greatness to have you wanting so much more, AkaiBoi fills our minds with so much joy and love as he shows his fondness for his homeland of Ghana with, ‘Afrique‘.

Theophilus Akai aka AkaiBoi is a Ghana, West Africa-born, Evansville, Indiana-based indie artist who is also a well-respected studio musician.

”At this point, I’m well-known in the music space as the studio guy. I’ve always served other artists and I love that space. I also have the drive to release my own African-based music.” ~ AkaiBoi

Showing us his intricate skills that have evolved but never sold out to the commercial world, AkaiBoi guides us into a voyage that will have you happily drumming your toes and grooving with superbly rhythmical delight.

”Theophilus has managed to spend many years touring with guitar in hand. Hard work and determination landed him a lead guitar role for Phillip Lawrence’s album release show and a robust studio portfolio.” ~ AkaiBoi

‘Afrique‘ (feat. Su) from Ghana-born, Evansville, Indiana-based indie artist/studio musician AkaiBoi, is an ear-sizzler that will have you closing your eyes and letting your imagination wander. As he shows us a terrific tempo and an unpretentious style that demonstrates why he is so in demand, this is a reminder that his heart will always be in Africa. This is the type of track that will have you looking at your passport, so that you may travel to these beautiful lands if you haven’t already.

With an ode to the past but also a look at where he is now, this is a fantastic track from the US-based artist who is growing his name quickly to magnificent aplomb.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

NYC’s Zaccaï feels like she needs new friends on ‘Self Centered’

Posted on 20 March 2022

With an 80’s synth blend that takes your beating heart into another dimension, Zaccaï tells us the true story about how she is so determined to be great and hasn’t got time for the small-minded when she has massive dreams on ‘Self Centered‘.

Zaccaï is a youthful New York City, USA-based indie alternative solo artist and music producer who is on a mission to get her authentically created music out to the world.

Feeling like the magic has gone in her own town as those former friends grew tired of the goals that she knows are gettable if the time is put in, Zaccaï is absolutely incredible on this softly-sung single that has so much truth entrenched inside.

In a world where so many humans feel compelled to be someone they are not – you will feel a heightened sense of frustration in her vocals – but the overriding feeling is that she has the right mentality as she finds her real tribe who truly gets her.

‘Self Centered‘ from the NYC-based indie alternative solo musician and producer Zaccaï, is a message for anyone who feels like they need to fit in with the sheep to be seen. As a sharp thinker and someone who knows where she is headed, this is a stunning single that should inspire many to lose those fake friends who have been holding you back for too long. Sung with a hauntingly beautiful tone and a dreamers mentality, this is a release that will have you pondering the moves that you have made in your life.

Being happy inside your own heart is the only thing that we should be striving for.

Hear this honest single on Spotify and see more via her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

New York’s Graztopia hopes for quick relief from those scorching rays that can melt your brain with his latest single ‘Summer Rain’

Posted on 6 March 2022
Bare Bones In The Attic E.P. by Graztopia

Taken off the ‘Bare Bones In The Attic E​.​P‘, Graztopia boogies that rain dance into existence as he asks for that sweet and tasty ‘Summer Rain‘ that will have your body feeling refreshed again.

Graztopia is a one-man-band/singer-songwriter/live looping solo musician from New York City who has been assembling music since he was barely walking.

”His well crafted original songs combined with his poetic/storyteller like lyrics span various genres of music such as rock n roll, alternative folk rock, singer-songwriter, jamband, psychedelic, jazz/blues.” ~ Graztopia

With a remarkably humble and thriving style that sends you into a happy place that has been hiding away for too long as the covid-induced drought baked our souls for a while, Graztopia shakes us back into place with a superb single that has world-class written all over it.

‘Summer Rain‘ from the New York City-based live looper Graztopia, transmits to us a tap-fill of joy to have you jamming all over the streets again as you drip with happiness. There is a gritty tone here with a beat that will have you tapping your feet and clicking your fingers, as you find someone real to dance with.

Life is all about being free from the stifling heat after all right?

Listen in to this new single on Bandcamp and see more via the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Reykjavík’s Brikcs yanks the walls down on his new single about that frustration of being stuck inside on, ‘Days Pass’

Posted on 19 February 2022

As he eloquently reflects on the futility and ridiculousness of everyday life in this locked-up world filled with organized chaos, Brikcs shows much pent-up frustration with a vigorously-projected new single that so many of us will relate to with, ‘Days Pass‘.

Brikcs is a Reykjavík, Iceland-based multi-instrumentalist, electronic musician, music producer, singer, and also well-respected rapper.

”His genre-bending music is characterized by dark lyrical themes over elaborate layered instrumentation that relies heavily on electronic drums and synths mixed with lush string sections and grand pianos.” ~ Brikcs

Shifting the mentality away from calm and into stormy waters that have been coming for some time, Brikcs lacerates the speakers like naked tires – on a thoroughly electric performance with a brooding beat – that takes you for a ride into wondering why things have been so disorganized lately in this supposedly smarter world.

‘Days Pass‘ from the multi-talented Icelandic solo artist and music producer Brikcs, is a wall-smashing new single that has your mood made even gloomier by a picture of discontent by someone who has grown mightily annoyed with the way things have gone recently. There is a dark edge here that echoes the gloom and doom that has risen up into the masses as we tried our best to be patient, only to be totally appalled by the brainlessness of the so-called leaders of so many countries who didn’t do enough for the people who needed it most.

Listen in to this new single on Spotify and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Toronto’s Steve Nicosia takes our hand and guides us into a better place with ‘My Wishlist’

Posted on 15 February 2022

With a much-anticipated new EP on the way later on in 2022, Steve Nicosia shows us into a beautiful landscape that is filled with absolute tranquillity away from the sordid storms outside on ‘My Wishlist‘.

Steve Nicosia is a Toronto, Canada-based multi-skilled musician who likes the be free and away from any particular genre box and performs with an authentic feel on each one of his creations.

”Most of his songs are instrumentals, but you’d be hard-pressed to box him into a specific genre.” ~ Steve Nicosia

As he brings us a piece of pure joy and a real blessing away from the suffocating pollution that has consumed all of our thoughts lately, Steve Nicosia swims against the waves to be our lifeguard and saves the day with this comforting melody of the very highest standard imaginable.

‘My Wishlist‘ from the Toronto, Canada-based multi-genre artist Steve Nicosia, is an instrumental-fused track that will have you closing your eyes as you imagine a better place where only peace resides. There is an air of calmness here that has been lacking in the world recently, sending a love letter of hope to the world that we all need to hear. This is a serene single that has you in a good mood suddenly, as you take a deep breath and visualize your ideal place.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Out Of The Cold: Seattle’s Lauren Drake drops reflective 3rd single ‘Play Along’

Posted on 8 January 2022

Recorded and produced by John Lowell-Anderson, Lauren Drake shows us all that it’s vitally essential to learn that self-worth, love, and find your ultimate purpose, that is all interwoven inside your soul already as you just need to believe in yourself on ‘Play Along‘.

Lauren Drake is a Seattle, USA-based singer-songwriter and actor who studies at Pepperdine University. After her much-loved previous releases called ‘Malibu‘ and ‘Okay‘, we find a highly thoughtful artist in a contemplative mood with a song she wrote back in 2019.

”She writes to fill a void of articulated emotions and shares her music in order to help others have their different feelings, emotions and situations become seen and understood.” ~ Lauren Drake

Showing great courageousness to elegantly navigate us into this emotional story that is so personal, Lauren Drake holds our hand with supreme care and guides us into her past life while also thrusting us into the future. This is a determined young artist who was lost for a while in the winds of change, but found her inner compass and now is so much more self-enlightened as she emerges victorious.

‘Play Along‘ from the Seattle-based indie singer-songwriter and actor Lauren Drake is a regret-filled track about wishing that you could just do it all again to avoid all the pain that really broke you down for a while. After a period of profound introspection, this is a deeply inspiring song that shows you that you can’t change the past and that is a good thing. Growing stronger and figuring out who you actually are when the chips are down, is the best way to see through the fake smoke and mirrors and into a better world that actually completes you.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Full Paced: Brisbane dance artist Replenished Sky turns up the volume on ‘Mess With Us’

Posted on 23 December 2021

After the release of his highly ambitious 18-track album ‘Maladaptive Daydreaming‘ from 2020, Replenished Sky reestablishes his ambient shockwaves of intrigue back into our curious minds with his latest single ‘Mess With Us‘.

Replenished Sky is a Brisbane, Australia-based indie dance artist who makes a powerful blend of speaker-shaking music creations that shows us his always-evolving visionary mind at its peak.

”I aim to express emotions across these electronic waves to you via the magic that is modern-day technology. I want you to be able to travel through each song as opposed to just listening.” ~ Replenished Sky

Delivering a throbbing rhythm that feels like you are in a videogame and heading towards ultimate victory, Replenished Sky is in such majestic form here with a riveting track that has you inspecting your heartbeat.

‘Mess With Us‘ from the genre-bending Brisbane, Australia-based indie dance solo musician Replenished Sky, is a breathless experience that has us feeling revitalized and ready to party with aplomb. There is an intoxicating blend of mind-numbing music that is perfect for when you need to take the edge off naturally – and need to take yourself into a new world – for a few minutes in the company of a wildly innovative individual.

Hear this new release on Spotify and see more adventures on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen