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Dreamy Modernism entwines with country roots in Kimberly Atwood’s latest single, ABY (Anything But You)

Posted on 23 March 2022
Kimberly Atwood

Kimberly Atwood brought a touch of dreamy modernism to her country roots in the effortlessly arrestive single, ABY (Anything But You), which explores our innate human inability to forget the people that became the centre of our gravity before leaving us listless and directionless.

There’s no void quite like it, and that’s exactly what Kimberly Atwood poignantly articulates in ABY through the lyrics, “I’ve never had a problem forgetting anything but you”.  Atwood’s fearlessness when it comes to vulnerability and humility is simply stunning to witness. Notably, Nashville has a new icon in the making in its midst. If you pride yourself on keeping your finger on the alt-country pulse, make room on your radar.

Check out Kimberly Atwood via her official website, on Bandcamp or Facebook.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Exceptional Nashville-based pop artist Kohanna searches for the meaning of real love on ‘Past Lives’

Posted on 9 March 2022

While she gazes at the ceiling with the tissues right by her side wondering why her lover is acting so shady, Kohanna knows that she needs to look into an elevated place to work out what her heart is feeling right now on ‘Past Lives‘.

Kohanna is an 18-year-old Northern Virginia-born indie-pop singer-songwriter and pianist who has recently made the move to thriving Nashville to chase her dreams and find those healing waterfalls.

”At the young age of just 5 she had been classically trained on the piano and in later years picked up the guitar and ukulele.” ~ Kohanna

As her illuminatingly genuine vocal capabilities rise up so wonderfully while you close your tired eyes and listen intently to the message this determined young woman is projecting, Kohanna is quite outstanding on a story that will be relevant to those who have been with someone who isn’t giving you 100%. In a time when there are so many people who like to play the field, this is a reminder to make sure that you are only letting your inner soul be exposed to those who truly want the best for you.

‘Past Lives‘ from Northern Virginia-born indie-pop singer-songwriter and Belmont University student Kohanna, is an honest and accurate portrayal of romantic life in 2022. With many temptations and distractions at every corner, it really takes two special souls to connect as one to light up the sky like a legit charger. The path to this place is hard and there will be many detours and sand dunes to cross through, but staying true to yourself and your values is the only way to stay faithful to your priceless heart, that needs to remain in your own hands.

Listen in to this new single on Spotify and see her socials via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Malo Daniels gave indie Americana pop-rock a soul injection with ‘Waiting for Roses’

Posted on 15 February 2022

After the successful launch of his debut single, Down, Out and Up, in 2022, the singer-songwriter, Malo Daniels, proved that he was worthy of a place on listeners’ radars with the launch of his debut album, Waiting for Roses, which fuses pop, soul, rock and Americana – to swoon-worthy effect.

With a team of Nashville musicians behind him and acclaimed producer, Dallas Dudley, polishing the album, Waiting for Roses is a triumph of romanticism, sun-soaked talent and powerfully mature songwriting. The title single is as hooky as Faith by George Michael, as indulgently indie as Kurt Vile and as soulfully compelling as Prince’s sweetest serenades. With the warm over-driven guitars greeting the horn stabs and Daniels’ honeyed vocal timbre, you’d be hard-pressed finding a track that takes you higher than this unadulterated feat of romanticism and longingly panoramic expression.

Waiting for Roses is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Brandon Bing loves how her love makes him feel on ‘Locked Down’

Posted on 31 January 2022

As she soaks him kindly with so much love that has him feeling that life can’t ever get any better, Brandon Bing is in a happy world that just makes him smile broadly and truly appreciate that special human in his life with ‘Locked Down‘.

Brandon Bing is a Port Orange, Florida-born indie country solo singer-songwriter who is now based in prosperous Nashville, Tennessee.

”Brandon is a serial entrepreneur and entertainment brand encompassing his music, a solar company, and a Whiskey Brand, Bangtail Whiskey.” ~ Brandon Bing

There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a musician evolve right in front of you. Brandon Bing is that ever-improving artist who seems to flourish after each release, as his voice grows more memorable and his genuine nature shines so brightly like the glowing sun after a heavy rainstorm.

‘Locked Down‘ from Nashville, Tennessee-based indie country singer-songwriter Brandon Bing is one of those happy moments that strike through any current sadness that you might be feeling. He sings with real joy and contentment, as he senses that this is what he has been waiting for his whole life. The love that he has found is so pure rather hard to find, and he is making sure that this is going to be extra special each and every day.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see his socials on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

We Know What’s Next: Boston singer-songwriter Eliot Dean Baker gives honest advice to a heartbroken soul on ‘Are We Still Dating’

Posted on 22 January 2022

As he tries his best to offer guidance to a truly authentic human that needs to hear the truth before he sinks further underground, Eliot Dean Baker sings with a stunning gusto on his latest single all about querying if that sweet lover will actually wait on ‘Are We Still Dating‘.

Eliot Dean Baker is a Woodbridge, Virginia-born, Nashville, Tennessee-based alt-pop/rock solo artist, Berklee College of Music graduate and music producer, who has had creative melodies flowing in his drum-playing veins since he was just a young boy.

”Multi-talented in singing, songwriting, and playing the guitar, piano, and drums, Eliot considers his biggest influences to be Jimi Hendrix, Prince, John Mayer, Bob Dylan, Sting, Frank Ocean, and Michael Jackson.” ~ Eliot Dean Baker

This is a seriously brilliant track from the classy talent of Eliot Dean Baker – who is surely one of the most underrated artists in the world – as he dazzles on a superb track all about being there for your friend when the chips are down.

‘Are We Still Dating‘ from the highly instinctive Nashville, Tennessee-based alt-pop/rock solo artist and music producer Eliot Dean Baker, is a sterling effort from a truly excellent musician who is clearly at the peak of his powers. With a sincere story about seeing someone who he cares about in so much pain from losing their lover due to distance, this is the warning for anyone going through the same emotional turmoil.

Sung with a scintillating velocity, this is a top effort that will have you in a highly reflective mood as you remember the one that got away.

Hear this new single on Spotify and find out more about his journey via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Slipped Away: Nashville’s Eric Coomer wonders if the kids would be better off on ‘Somewhere Along the Line’

Posted on 23 December 2021

As he wonders why the love of his life has chosen to sink deeply into the chair and slowly fade away from existence, Eric Coomer sings with sincere feeling on the breakup anthem of 2021 on the tear-inducing ‘Somewhere Along the Line’.

Eric Coomer is a Nashville, Tennesee-based, Kentucky-born, indie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who loves to express his traveller-like stories that are always entrenched in total honesty.

”Never satisfied sounding like anyone else, Eric strives to be an original and veer away from the ordinary.” ~ Eric Coomer

Oozing world-class vocals and unpretentious lyrics that have you comprehensively intrigued as to his path in this strange world, Eric Coomer might be one of the most underrated solo musicians in the world. His style is unassuming and he performs without that unwanted flash, as he flourishes on this exquisite release that has you listening so intently.

‘Somewhere Along the Line‘ from the Nashville, Tennesee-based indie solo artist and multi-talented Eric Coomer, is one of the most expressive singles you will immerse yourself into this festive season. He is quite incredible from start to finish, as he pours his heart out on this personal track. This is the story about a lost love that decided to close the door emotionally, and wasn’t there to try and make it work.

Sometimes in life, you just have to move on, so that you may fly free away from someone who has already made a new nest for themselves.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Tell Me Who You Are: Matthew Solberg wants his lover to break the mental barrier on ‘Wall of Doubt’

Posted on 22 December 2021

Bringing us a delicate performance about self-doubt and how it can transform everything in a relationship, Matthew Solberg sings with that rare emotional significance that will have you knocking down that pesky ‘Wall of Doubt‘.

Matthew Solberg is an emerging Nashville, Tennesse-based indie solo singer-songwriter who writes smartly scripted melodies that strikes at your heartfelt consciousness as he takes you for a gloriously gentle ride.

As he smoothly guides us into this moving story that clearly means so much to him personally, Matthew Solberg delivers a crisp performance that is minus unnecessary bluster and served only with such meaningful grace by a true gentleman. His intricate guitar playing is a marvellous blend of understated genius, that gushes in briskly and give you hope of finding solutions to a romance that is temporarily lost in the winds of change.

‘Wall of Doubt‘ from the Nashville, Tennesse-based indie solo singer-songwriter Matthew Solberg, is a well-constructed single that has you feeling in a mightily thoughtful mood. Things have veered away from where they were and you wish that it was different, so that you may be connected with your true soulmate just like the universe intended.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Known Each Other Too Long: Tennessee pop artist Savanna Leigh wants to move on with ‘My Fault’ (Alternate Version)

Posted on 20 December 2021

After fearlessly catching her breath to focus on her own dreams with the well-received previous single ‘Girl Underneath‘, Savanna Leigh returns with a striking stripped-down performance of her highly reflective single about trying to move on from a life-changing love with ‘My Fault‘ (Alternate Version).

Savanna Leigh is a highly-driven Brandon, Florida-born, Nashville, Tennessee-based indie-pop artist and AMAX Talent model who was formally in the country-pop duo Lexanna with her sister Lexi.

“I think pop has always been where my voice fit, and that’s the type of music that I wanted to do. I just never fully pursued it.” ~ Savanna Leigh

Originally taken from her excellent 5-track EP ‘Changes‘, this new version has you feeling that this track has a truly personal edge to it as she sings with such riveting tenderness – and deep sorrow – for a past relationship that sadly ended. Her expressive eyes tell you the whole story, as her sensual voice lets you into this once incredible time, which has been wonderfully penned by a young woman who is finding her way in this confusing world.

‘My Fault‘ (Alternate Version) from the business-savvy Nashville, Tennessee-based indie-pop artist and model Savanna Leigh, is a vulnerable release from a tremendously authentic artist who isn’t afraid to show her inner heartbreak to the world. This is a truly exceptional release that shows us inside her mind, as she expresses previously-hidden emotions, to try and elevate her soul into forgiving herself for something that she can’t change.

Moving on and loving again, is the only way you can be free like a frolicking bird gliding high in the sky above.

Listen to this emotionally-charged new version via her Spotify and see her new adventures unfold via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Built Together: Swedish pop act Laptop Singers wonder how the dream faded on ‘Where the Hell Did Our Love Go?’ (feat. Christine Corless)

Posted on 1 December 2021

With a crisp vocal daydream that recollects when there was so much sunshine and the house was being built, Laptop Singers show us into the open curtains to the love that has sadly left their formally warm hearts on ‘Where the Hell Did Our Love Go?‘ (feat. Christine Corless).

Laptop Singers is a Swedish-based indie-pop act that just seems to get better and better as they make that sticky sweet music that you just want to gauge heartily inside.

”Originating from Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden, Per and Lars Andersson have made music since their early teenage years and released music under a number of different names — among them Revolver, Combo Digital och Smile.” ~ Laptop Singers

Featuring the fantastic Nashville-based singer Christine Corless, Laptop Singers are at their best with a tranquil performance that has you in a trance of meditation. There is a calming display with tears too, that shows you how the perfect love can, unfortunately, vanish into the wind like a lost leaf with no home.

‘Where the Hell Did Our Love Go?‘ (feat. Christine Corless) from the Swedish pop duo, Laptop Singers is a lost love-filled presentation that has your heart feeling so empty and wishing that your soulmate was still next to you, as you finished up the perfect cosy home you both once envisioned while holding hands intimately. Sometimes life doesn’t make sense, and you have to move on and realize that this was a lesson to teach you for your next romance.

Hear this fine new single on Soundcloud and see more news via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Missing You: Sammm avoided the red flags and still feels their unwanted presence on ‘Mess That You Made Me’

Posted on 23 November 2021

As she recollects the vision of their bright green eyes that were so striking and let her into a door she wishes was closed, Sammm is in phenomenal form with a true story about a past love that still bites at you like a crafty spider on ‘Mess That You Made Me‘.

Sammm is a buoyant indie-pop solo musician and cat lover from Nashville, Tennessee. She makes that true life music all about love, life and finding yourself in this rather complicated world.

With a contemplative glimpse at a circumstance, she wished didn’t exist in her kind memory, Sammm projects a precise picture of where her life is right now on the sweetly-voice ‘Mess That You Made Me‘. There is much to love about someone who is totally equitable about what happened before – and just wants to move on from this disturbing experience – to float happily into friendlier waters.

‘Mess That You Made Me‘ from the highly promising indie-pop solo musician from Nashville, Tennessee Sammm, is a simply sweet song about a broken heart that is still trying to heal. Time hasn’t been kind and you are so frustrated at yourself for being caged in a manipulative relationship for so long, as you urge to move on but just can’t seem to at the moment. Sung with a youthful tone that sparks up your inquisitive ears, this is an artist who sings with a rare soulful style that is remarkably alluring.

Time should heal all but sometimes, you just need to find that special heart that will help you forget the past.

Hear this thrilling new single on Spotify and see more via her exciting IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen