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Germany’s Felix Dreiser blends into the walls with earth-bending beauty on ‘Retrograde’

Posted on 24 October 2020

Felix Dreiser blends into the walls with earth-bending beauty on ‘Retrograde‘, a paradise of stunning music captivation, that has been created with such care and authenticity. This is an instrumental track that will give you peace of mind.

Cologne based composer and guitarist Felix Dreiser has that rare sound, one that is cinematic. The different layers that he puts out there is quite spell-binding. Unconventional improvisations are abundant, the difference here is that this is a master at work.

Felix says’ Retrograde‘ is a metaphor for freeing yourself from externally controlled forces that don’t full represent you or what you believe in deep inside. You need to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and this is the way forward. The only way to grow is to be free from those outside distractions. Getting stuck behind a big wall is not going to achieve anything and only block your way to really achieve what you are capable of.

‘Retrograde‘ from Felix Dreiser is an inspirational story of how you can remodel your life, brick by brick, day by day. This is a track like none other, the intricacies are quite spectacular. Following on from his debut releases ‘TIMA‘ and ‘A Hand Full of Colors‘ in late 2019, you get the feeling like this is an artist that flying high right now.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Australia’s Cannon blast in with lead single ‘Enemy’ from forthcoming debut album

Posted on 24 October 2020

Melbourne, Australia is the home of the exciting outfit Cannon. They blast in the dusty music venue with lead single ‘Enemy‘ from their forthcoming debut album. This is that Ozzie rock that we all needed to quench that thirst for rocking music.

Recorded and mixed by Fabian Hunter, mastered by Nao Anzai and with artwork by Mary Streepy, this is a lively indie rock single with a band that is so right together, this is a high-paced journey that will take your breath away. This is that jam a long band to sway your whole body to and just dance.

This is the kind of local band you go and watch live. New in name but the years of experience shows through here. The sharp vocals cut through the speakers with the catchy rhythm that is of guitar riff in abundance. The lights are on real bright here, this is a song that is perfect for 2020. We are all looking for the enemy instead of the opposite. The world is backwards and the world needs music to inspire our confused hearts.

‘Enemy, Enemy, who’s your Enemy?’ rings through and Cannon are an act to watch closely. This new band have that extra bit of quality is so rare.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Lone Wolf’ from Christelle is a real electro-soaked story about toxic people and staying true to yourself

Posted on 23 October 2020

‘Lone Wolf‘ from Christelle is a real electro-soaked story about toxic people and staying true to yourself. A real tale of life.

This song is about thinking you are better off alone, you are tired of toxic people around you and just need a break. New friends will come but you need lots of time to be out there in nature, listening only to birds and other animals. Not fake stories and pointless gossip. This is your time to get away and learn to be fully independent.

You would rather we alone than misbehave and be in pain. You like making the decisions and have been hurt before by people that have showed their selfish side and you are taking a stand.

‘Lone Wolf‘ from Christelle is a quality new single from an artist who sings with such strength, the lyrics bite hard and you know that this is a song that is made with truth.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Hell Of A Summer’ tells the story of a lost time from Joelmalka

Posted on 23 October 2020

‘Hell Of A Summer‘ tells the story of a lost time from Joelmalka and this electronic-dream transports us into a different galaxy. It’s been a rough summer but this is track we need to unlock now, with our sunglasses on and beverage real cold.

It is so nice to have someone to talk to, your year has been so fragmented and confusion. Scary too. Luckily we are blessed to have a top notch song with this sun-soaked ray of a track. This is about wanting that personal tough, to speak to your loved ones properly and without fear.

‘Hell Of A Summer’ from Joelmalka is a journey beyond the tough year, you missed speaking to people and carrying on as usual. This is a beautiful track that was made with real love and hoping that 2021 is a much better year. The volume is up high here, the sun is hot and the beat keeps us real cool and fresh. This talented producer has put together a song that cooks the temperature up and reminds you of summer.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Stylish Space-Pop singer Lonesome Rhodes slide in with the honest ‘Bad News’

Posted on 23 October 2020

Lonesome Rhodes is an exciting Austin-based musician and this sound is time-travel pop which helps stir the perfect tonic in 2020 with ‘Bad News‘.

Texas artist Kevin F. Johnson is the mastermind behind this incredible sound that is show-stopping with an all ages appeal. There is lots of glitz and glamour here but you can also feel that this is a down to earth musician with talent oozing from the dance floor. The singing is so vibrant, he clearly has style and charisma. This is that happy Pop music that will get the whole family singing, the smooth sounds are incredible.

‘Bad News‘ is a tale of realness from Lonesome Rhodes as the story of watching your friend back is needed. She is trouble and you have warned with your words but will it be enough is not clear.

The vocals are crisp and well-sung, this is a classy performance that has you in a god place. You get the feeling that this is an artist on the rise through a music barrel, this is a scrumptious effort for our ears. Lonesome Rhodes is fantastic on ‘Bad News‘.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Need Ya Body’ from Deep Gordon feat. Clam Clancy is a sexy track that shows lockdown blues

Posted on 21 October 2020

‘Need Ya Body‘ from Deep Gordon feat. Clam Clancy is a sexy track that shows lockdown blues have hit hard. This is an ode to good old days that will surely rise again in 2021.

You want to be outside again like it was before. With some music venues gathering dust on the locks and doors, the sound equipment has cobwebs by the lonely speakers, the roar of excited revelers, is a mere misty memory of good times watching live bands, poets and DJs.

‘Need Ya Body‘ from Deep Gordon feat. Clam Clancy is a throwback track that takes you back onto the dance floor. Your heart starts to beat a lot faster like a sweet-sounding engine, your smile is massive like a content kitty cat and you desire the sweaty and genuine basement music venue. This where there is heart and soul. The best kind of places that make you happy and have stories for life. This is a indie-electro party for the ages. A track that makes you happy and remember those incredible moments.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Debut track ‘One of Them Days’ from Gwa-La is a hard-hitting truth single of substance

Posted on 21 October 2020

Gwa-La is US rapper and also a former member of Gwap Boys in Colonial Beach. He is back with a bang on the inspirational ‘One of Them Days‘ which is a true story about real life experiences that hit home.

Gwa-La is now fully focused on his solo career with the support of record label Don’t Lose it Records which was started by his cousin, Miquan Johnson. This family bond has enabled Gwa-La to fully flourish and the results are for all to see.

This is an emcee with substance. He doesn’t want to get wrapped up in pain and suffering anymore. Dealing with petty beef is becoming tiresome, this young musician just want to make music, get rich and live far away from toxic people. This is a fair call and sounds good to this writer.

With a passionate flow, the beat is crisply formulated to bring across such a quality Hip Hop track that is quite steaming hot. This is a debut song that will uplift anyone listening, this is that rare kind of music that is truly felt. The struggle is 2020 is real.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ben Kidson flows in with his soulful music on ‘Mind Made Up’

Posted on 21 October 2020

Ben Kidson is a producer, creative and blessed singer-songwriter who has just dropped his new single called ‘Mind Made Up‘.

This has cats, fires and lost love. A song all about breaking up due to personal differences can be very tough and this is an indie story that delves deep into the heart. You can’t do everything so there needs to be two people on the same mindset otherwise it just won’t work unfortunately.

With a pop-filled grungy guitars with ravishing RnB sexy synths to sprinkle a sonic platter of a full meal of music. The self-described “punk-pop and everything pink” style is foremost in the mind. The sparkle is bright here and you sit while thinking of past relationships here. Your mind races and you think of how to be a better person next time.

Ben Kidson sings with such passion on ‘Mind Made Up‘ and this is a song to put on full volume on your lonely speakers. With a top team of cinematographer Miguel Carmenes and direct by indie filmmaker Oh Neve on the video, this makes everything right again. A top song and an excellent video to match.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Waste My Time’ from Chillhum and Devyn Sawyer is a bouncy true story of love

Posted on 21 October 2020

‘Waste My Time‘ from Chillhum and Devyn Sawyer is a bouncy true story of love that joins our hearts a lot closer. After a listlessly lonely year, this is a warm embrace that digs at the real issues.

Time seems to go a lot faster and you don’t want to waste your time with someone that doesn’t have the same morals as you. This is the culmination and exactly what happened to Ethan as he left college and relocated to Los Angeles where he studied production at Icon Collective. It was during this time that he took on the name Chillhum and from there music has been the major focus. The passion is here and the exquisite intrinsic intertwining melodies gave us shivers. This is a quality track.

Producer-songwriter-musician Ethan Bedell, aka Chillhum, brings to the table an unmistakably unique and genre-bending style that is clearly a sound crafted over years of experiences and lessons learnt. Life as a musician has inspired him to bring us a sound that is different, soaked is skills and love.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Walking through the fog of 2020: A diamond in the dust with excellent full album ‘Leaving Neverland’ from Fabric YXE and Dayda Banks

Posted on 21 October 2020

Walking through the fog of 2020: A gem in the dust with full album ‘Leaving Neverland‘ from Fabric YXE and Dayda Banks is a self-searching faith journey that has Hip Hop fans awake.

This is a spiritual awakening. So often, Hip Hop artists forget the power they have. A genre that ripped through from the underground to become the American dream. From there most of the whole world followed suit and music became harder to find. This is something different. Enlightened Hip Hop with lots of soul.

‘Leaving Neverland‘ from Fabric YXE and Dayda Banks has lots of highlights and the album keeps your attention the whole way through without faltering.

‘Scars‘ is the first and probably best track of all. The hunger is apparent and the beat is uplifting and dark too. The flow is haunting and shows intent. Other highlights are without doubt ‘Count Sheep‘, ‘Garden of my Own‘ and ‘Gatekeeper‘ and gritty and with meaning. The stories are movie-like, the picture is painted without mainstream corny riffs, this is that well-constructed music that took months of toil, not a few minutes of mumble nonsense. This is on the best Hip Hop releases of 2020 and the world needs to listen with the volume up.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen