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Chicago singer-songwriter D’Zhari drops dramatic visuals for ‘Alone’

Posted on 8 October 2020

Chicago singer-songwriter D’Zhari has just dropped her dramatic visuals for the new single called ‘Alone‘.

An artist who aims for the listener to be provided with soul food, she strives to create a blended style drawing upon R&B, Soul, and Jazz to lift the spirits of her audience. D’Zhari certainly reaches her goal, her voice so elegant and the music so well-made, from love.

D’Zhari sings with such passion on ‘Alone‘. You can see that she doesn’t want to do this journey all by herself, the thought of it is so scary for the lovely singer. She has such a fine voice, the style is so elegant and always with class. In a genre that can be so smutty, she is the guiding light here that proves that great music still wins. This is an R&B track all about not wanting to face this world alone, which as humans we shouldn’t be subjected to. facing the world as a team is much better. This is a quality track, full of love and heart.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Yung Ballxr shows promise with the Hip Hop-trap filled ‘Everyday’

Posted on 8 October 2020

Yung Ballxr shows promise with the Hip Hop-trap filled ‘Everyday‘ that gives us an insight into this young emcee’s lyrical explosion.

Taken off the recent new EP ‘Tough Times‘, this is one of 5 fire and tasty tracks for the ears on this new school beat. This is the sound that youngsters love in Hip Hop in 2020 and this falls in this new style. This vocals are sung but have rap influences and we can hear the stories of the street on this one. Life is hard and we have to do what we can to survive.

Yung Ballxr is in electric form on his new single ‘Everyday‘. The life of cruising around with the crew, getting up to no good and doing the same things each day. This can get a bit much but the song is a perfect sandwich to be devoured with meaning. With a massive lyric ability, this is probably the best track off the new EP and a real Hip Hop beat comes with it. Lots of potential here and this is the sound of the new school.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A song about loss and love from Fletcher, James on ‘Ten Years’

Posted on 7 October 2020

A sad song about loss and love from Fletcher, James on his new single about his lost Mother on ‘Ten Years‘.

You miss her so much, you love her even more now that you did. It’s been a long and sad 10 years since she was here and she was your core. The love was there as she brought you up and she would be so proud now. You are making music and doing what you love.

With a glorious start, full of rhythm and soul, you can feel the moving moment right before us. This is a man who has kept the grief of this loss inside for far too long. Lock-down has enabled this song to be made and this is a touching tribute. Mom is so proud. She is looking after Fletcher, James and ‘Ten Years‘ marks that closure that was missing for so long. This is about that real love and we can all relate. Sometimes you need to grieve and be strong.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Scottish duo Wraiths are intriguing with their 10 minute dark house ‘Collective Paranoia’

Posted on 7 October 2020

Taken off ‘Collective Paranoia EP‘, Wraiths return with the fantastic new song, which is one of two songs off the release.

‘Collective Paranoia‘ from Wraiths is a 10 minute journey through the earth. The background noises are quite wonderful and you feel like you are travelling all over the globe. Spacey-effects change this, you might be floating all over the galaxy. There is ominous laughing and the breath-taking build takes you to a new and exciting place. This is a terrific trance-house journey that by the end, has your heart beating very fast.

Wraiths are a power producer duo from Scotland. Founded by James Allan and Colin Mckellar, they come together randomly and the partnership has proven successful. James was a part of Public Domain, a widely known electronic group in the early 2000’s. Colin comes from the other side of the musical spectrum as he was in the heavy metal and indie scene. These two have come from different places but have built up a powerful team.

Their famous Roland TB-303 is in top form, with infuses to boost their productions clear to see, eager to convey an organic, raw, and moody, dark and distinctive sound. ‘Collective Paranoia‘ from Wraiths is a fine song, full promise.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Me and You’ is story about love from the fresh new talent Samara

Posted on 7 October 2020

‘Me and You‘ is story about love from the fresh new talent Samara and she is absolutely incredible here. Released on her birthday (Happy Birthday Samara), the young artist shines so bright.

Australian born passionate, this motivated 27 year old urban-pop singer Samantha Demmler aka Samara, grew up with music in her veins and is the oldest of four girls. In 2014, Samara started to really make a commitment and dedicate herself to her music career due to the sad loss of her Mother. This incredible loss took a huge toll on her but through music and those close, she has risen again to express herself, through music. With big dreams, you can feel that Samara is on a mission to use what she has learnt and use these memories to do what she loves.

Working with producer Eric Erickson alongside Daniel Williams, Excel Beats, Tezz Morgan and Ryan Streeter paid off here as with there touching vocals that guide her through each note effortlessly. This is a indie buzz full of lovely vocals. You feel like she can do any genre, her sound so classy and silky smooth. ‘Me and You‘ from Samara is a pop journey of sweet sounds that wins our hearts.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Kristyn McGuire sings with pride and joy on ‘Hometown Memories’

Posted on 7 October 2020

Soulful singer Kristyn McGuire sings with pride and joy on ‘Hometown Memories‘, a trip to those old times at home.

Kristyn McGuire is a 20 year old singer-songwriter raised in Columbus in Ohio and is currently going to school at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. This is a young singer who is finding her way in the world and is expressing herself on this brand new single. With a silky voice, she is a name to watch.

This song encompasses the themes of growing up and moving into a new chapter of life, which all include feelings of nostalgia, joy, hurt, and learning life lessons. This is the self-tilted single off the new EP and shows growth and I love the vocals here, the soundtrack is impeccable.

You need to hold your head up high and put the bad times behind you. Your hometown will always be there for you if you need her. Things happen for a reason and you can do what the winds and world take you. The memories of your hometown will always be there, forever.

This is a fine indie-folk song from Ohio’s Kristyn McGuire and ‘Hometown Memories‘ is very memorable from this young singer with a genuine style.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

‘Bats in the Attic’ from Vincent & the Noise is a story of a surprise visitor and finding that chorus on a soulfully sweet song

Posted on 6 October 2020
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‘Bats in the Attic‘ from Vincent & the Noise is a story of a scary bat found in the attic!

Vincent & the Noise is 19 year old singer-songwriter and producer David Vincent, Dan Rinaldi (Drums), and Dylan Scully (Bass). They are all about those good vibes and this incredible song reflects that. They are so real, a simple story created music which is amazing to see.

This is indie-rock-pop with a real inside soul, the melody flows like a pleasant river. You are close to those that mean a lot to you and you are looking for that sound you want. With the silky smooth start, this is that happy type of music that sets you free from your worries. One day you will live together with that special soul, kids in the yard. Good times await.

Self produced and written while the band held themselves at a cottage in upstate New York to find their sound, 19 year old front-man David Vincent came upon the song’s chorus one night after the band found a bat in the attic of their cottage. It scared the shit out of them. Without that fateful scare, this song wouldn’t exist.

‘Bats in the Attic‘ from Vincent & the Noise has inner beauty and pureness that we are looking from music in 2020. With so much smoke around, this clears the air and is a must-add on any mood boost playlist.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Barely Trev: ‘No Way’ (feat. Dylan Reese) is the start of a new journey

Posted on 6 October 2020

Barely Trev: ‘No Way‘ (feat. Dylan Reese) is the start of a new journey that is fresh and easy on the ear.

You trip sometimes, that is just the way it goes. You care about things that people say but are slowly brushing yourself off from that. You keep close the true crew, the real friends who get you inside and support you.

After changing his name, this is the start of something special from this fine artist with a groovy indie-electro flow and vibe to the sky. This is the sunglasses and summer music, good times to all that positive in this wild world.

This is the superhero story, the rise of a new journey and Barely Trev shows us his music style with Dylan Reese and this animated video is excellent. With the glossy new school vibe and the striking lyrics, this is one of the best songs of the year so far. This is the kind of positive energy we all need.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Duan’s ‘Care’ is everything the world needs right now and features Julia Lostrom and Simba Andrews

Posted on 6 October 2020

‘Care‘ is everything the world needs right now from Julia Lostrom, Simba Andrews and Duan. The production is top quality and this such a special track, with the dreamy layers that lather us into the story of being caring.

Daniel Sun Yuan aka Duan is a Melbourne based producer whose diverse collaborative works, create raw yet ethereal sounds that mix within hip-hop grooves and strong bass-lines that adds feeling your chest and feet. He is a multi-talented and real producer, his music is like music from a movie, this is meant to warm the heart and add a smooth style. A vibe that is bouncy and uplifting. The intricate lo-fi inner wanderings that light up your spirit, your soul is rest from all the wildness out there in 2020.

With a deep connection within the Melbourne Hip-Hop and RnB scenes, he invites various artists to jump on his songs, and meticulously works with them to bridge the gap between standard vocal focused tracks and beat maker instrumentals.

Duan brings us a fine team with vocalists Julia Lostrom and Simba Andrews on top form and performing like it means something. This is the perfect tonic to relax with and remember to self-love with humility. Spreading the message of love and being happy is the key to all to unlocking that long-term smile on your face.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

An ode to celebrate our Mothers: Colombian Family man Karval brings us a classic on ‘Tu Sabes’ featuring the legend Lisandro Meza

Posted on 6 October 2020

An ode to celebrate our Mothers: Family man from Columbia Karval brings us a classic on ‘Tu Sabes’ featuring the legend Lisandro Meza.

This is a real song for the times that we are in, a song that speaks of love for the family, of wanting to hug their parents, but which in turn raises a prayer for those who they are no longer with us. This is a terrific message as lot of the world will certainly feel this notion. With a groovy style, with cinematic backdrops, this is a terrific new single for 2020.

Undoubtedly, this is an important stage of Karval’s career, as ‘Vivo Sabroso‘, ‘Take Out Al Borracho‘, ‘Feo Pero Formalito’, among others have been big hits back home and overseas too. You can also see the respect that Karval has for Lisandro, he looks up to him and they make quality music together.

This is a great song, no only because of its rhythm and lyrics, but also because of the teamwork of these two great artists, this is a sincere tribute that Karval shows to the great teacher Lisandro Meza. This is a real song that shows the respect these two have for each other: the rising star and the established legend. They only want to make great music and unite their country.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen