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All Together: New York’s Donald Leka urges us to keep on ‘Rising Up’

Posted on 1 May 2021

With a gritty guitar soundtrack and highly likable vocals that seems to echo into your mind like he is just around the corner, Donald Leka takes us for a ride to encourage us to keep on speaking up for what is right, no matter where we are from with ‘Rising Up’.

Donald Leka is a skillful Manhattan, New York-based futurist, tech innovator, entrepreneur, author and indie alt-rock musician, who founded Jumptuit. He makes that sound which varies constantly in style and genre, as his work travels and evolving mindset matches his music output.

This energetic beat is so catchy and has you bouncing along in utter adulation, as you sing with the chorus that takes you to such a thoughtful place about this beautiful planet, that has been let astray somehow. He brings us our thoughts back to what we can do, as the fat cats eat and forget about the hungry who just want to work hard and live a comfortable life in peace.

‘Rising Up’ from New York multi-talented musician and tech expert Donald Leka, is a call to keep on doing what makes sense and to be smart about what we see, watch and consume. The whole world is watching extra close these days and when we join our hands together as one team, there is no way we can fail if we don’t give up.

Stream this quality new single on Spotify and see news more on Twitter.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Faded Love: Greg Dallas wants to be left alone to wonder the earth again on ‘Fallen’

Posted on 30 April 2021

After trying to make it work, time was not kind and the romantic feelings have completely vanished for Greg Dallas on his stunning new break-up-ridden new single taken off the debut six-track EP called ‘The Storm‘, which is the heartbreaking story of ‘Fallen‘.

Brooklyn, New York/St. Louis-based multi-instrumentalist musician and painter Greg Dallas, has brought in the terrific talents of Catey Esler on vocals and Aaron Lawson on drums, to give us a real gem that will have tears in your eyes forming softly.

This is the message in the bottle that one half didn’t want to hear but now has to face, the ship has sunk and its time to move onto new waters. You feel the intricately story deep in your bones, your mind wonders to a time when you felt the same or had someone tell you that it was indeed over for good.

Her vocals are so beautifully crafted and a caring wave washes over your mind, as you listen intently to the rest of the pure sound that is world class and skillfully created, with so many touching layers intertwined within.

‘Fallen‘ from Brooklyn’s superbly crisp talent of Greg Dallas, leads us into a room which was once so full of love and life. The mood changed and now its all over — as you move on swiftly — due to the fading love that broke apart and now is lost forever.

Stream this top new song on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Talk To Me Nice: New York rapper Rush Tyg shows us his intentions with bouncy new single ‘Top Opp’ (feat. Problems)

Posted on 29 April 2021

With the enthusiastic team ready to show us their moves and the video steaming with that late night party atmosphere, Rush Tyg opens the door for us to see the new school New York style, on the hard-hitting new track called ‘Top Opp‘ (feat. Problems).

Rush Tyg is a fast-rising and highly motivated Long Island, New York rapper who flows with that street swag that is full of inner confidence and stories of doing what’s necessary to stay relevant in this fickle world.

This hot new video is full of that vest for success in his wild climate of confusion that can take your life real quick if you look at the wrong person in an undesirable way. They spark the fuse in your mind, as the energy is electric and with the confident attitude of just going for it, as life is short and you need to enjoy it too with your true friends close by.

‘Top Opp‘ (feat. Problems) from Long Island, NY rap artist Rush Tyg, is a rush of blood to the head that excites and fascinates through this rugged track of intriguing melodies. He raps with such gusto and belief in his abilities, as you get the feeling that he could be rising the ranks of this bloated genre that requires lots of patience to truly make it.

Check out the style on YouTube and follow his journey upwards on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Floating Particle: Joe Raphael enters a new world of mystique with ‘Junk DNA’

Posted on 27 April 2021

As his flamboyant electro-laced vocals morph besides you like an ocean breeze gusting into your curiously in-tune mind, Joe Raphael brings us one of the most unique songs so far in 2021, with the mind-reading puzzle called ‘Junk DNA’.

Joe Raphael is an intriguing singer-songwriter and producer born and raised in cozy Vermont. He’s currently based in bustling New York City and makes that earthy type of sound-relief creation — that defies belief — unless you immerse yourself into it headfirst.

This is the story about having your mind read and not being able to work out why and how, their power over you has so much hypnotic flavor, that it wraps eagerly all over your acute senses and enters you without you noticing at first glance.

‘Junk DNA‘ from the emerging NYC-based singer-songwriter Joe Raphael, morphs into your soulful construction with an electrifying state of stunning sounds that you will be amazed by. This is a mesmerizing experience that feels like it is from a different galaxy, far away from earth.

Stream this mysterious new single on Spotify and find out more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

K-Magic gets ‘Mythic’ with Jazzy new single.

Posted on 21 April 2021

How’d you like THEM Jazz apples, then, huh? Well, so much so that we’re looking to buy the whole damn bushel of ‘em, that’s how much. Thanks to Kevin Bernstein, a 29 year old pianist, based in Brooklyn, NYC who, having lent his keyboard skills backing a variety of singers, bands, and comedians alongside his work with the Alison Shearer Band, has now launched his own instrumental solo project, K-Magic.

And what a project it is, too. Oh, yeah; about those apples. Well, that’s exactly what we have here – a whole barrel of jazzy trills, harmonies, and counterpoints. It’s fun, it bounces along, it sounds a little like the theme tune to one of those slightly more highbrow US sitcoms like Frasier or Will and Grace, or maybe the thing the band would improvise on Whose Line Is It Anyway. That’s not a bad thing, by the way – it’s an excellent musical piece, stop-starty at times, moving through two or three different movements but consistently returning to a repeating central motif, the ideal accompaniment to dinner and cocktails, and fine conversation; it’s left us wanting more, and that’s always got to be a good thing.

Check out K-Magic on Instagram and Facebook. Listen to ‘Mythic’ on Spotify.

Review by Alex Holmes

Smashing Effort: Eaglebauer has us highly entertained with the punchy ‘What To Expect When You Least Expect It’

Posted on 16 April 2021
What To Expect When You Least Expect It by Eaglebauer

With a ferocious energy that has you locked in tight into your seat, Eaglebauer flies free to send us a ten-track album to remember called ‘What To Expect When You Least Expect It‘.

Eaglebauer is a rugged New York-based indie rock act, that smashes through the timid walls with a core-strong sound that brings you back to the old school feels of seething guitar riffs, that lights a fire bright and burns down the whole building, with sparks blazing throughout the sky.

”Just an overgrown boy that plays in an imaginary band making songs of joy, fear, death and pasta.” – Eaglebauer

There are ten quality songs here, that are all full of punchy bass lines that sends your mind into a spin, as you sift through what you have heard before and know that this is a proper album. These songs are full of vocals that brings your heartbeat to a dangerous level of delight, you jump up and down and remember head banging at your local club in total delight.

‘What To Expect When You Least Expect It‘ from the New York-based act Eaglebauer, is a terrific release that has you rocking along to music that grabs you close, gives you a beer and has you letting your hair roam around like it was 1999 again. A smashing effort that deserves our utmost attention.

Stream this rockin’ new release on Bandcamp.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Over A Decade Away: Bulletproof Messenger rifle back to where they belong after a long hiatus with ‘The Divide’

Posted on 16 April 2021

After a long time out the music game, Bulletproof Messenger have a point to prove on their new smashing single that satisfies their loyal fans palates on ‘The Divide’.

Bulletproof Messenger is a blisteringly packed-to-the-max six-piece indie Long Island, New York indie alt-rock band, that bring the world an inspirational message one song at a time, with rugged energy that has you feeling alive inside.

After previously sharing the stage with heavyweights Incubus, Seether, Fuel, Drowning Pool, Edema and Everclear, it feels like they are supremely hungry and want to claim back the massive name that they had built up before.

”The band has spent the last few years dealing with multiple military deployments, the rewarding rigors of family life and career changes all in conjunction with working towards our next release.” – Bulletproof Messenger

You feel the energy is rampant, the band mesh as one on this terrifically charged moment that they have been waiting for. The world is a crazier place and we are so divided — but through music we can always be united — even for a few minutes.

‘The Divide’ from the band on a mission to the return to their heyday Bulletproof Messenger, gives us that real pleasant punch to the gut that serves us a wake-up call, that fuels our minds after a crazy twelve months. They have a sound that is absolutely timeless and have sent out a track that was certainly worth the wait.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

True Intentions: Exquisite New York singer-songwriter Sophia B is breathtaking on magnificent five-track EP ‘Catch Her’

Posted on 15 April 2021

To keep her soul alive during this horrid pandemic, Sophia B turned to music to perfect her sound with world class Australian producer Claire Protas, and the results speak volumes for this dynamic talent on the stupendously superb five track EP called ‘Catch Her’.

Sophia Beltran aka Sophia B is a tremendous multi-talented pop/folk/rock artist and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts student from New York City in the USA. She carefully makes that honest music which has you feeling uplifted and thoughtful, all somehow at the same time.

There are five quality tracks here with no fillers at all. Particular highlights are definitely  ‘Boys Are So Overrated‘, ‘Somebody To Me‘ and probably the song that has your heart beating faster; ‘Everyone Has Secrets‘. Her sensational style reflects gloriously into your eager mind and you feel like you are listening to an old soul, who only wants good energy in the world.

‘Catch Her’ from the soulfully sweet New York City solo artist Sophia B, is a quality release from a young musician who seems to capture your hearts attention with her crisply toned vocals, as her self-aware lyrics puts your mind into a positive mood. This is a humble talent who is only going to improve after each release — as she flies up high to conquer all her goals and reach those dreams — that she has manifested with that hard work put in.

Catching her live after the restrictions are over, is an absolute must.

Hear this wonderfully talented young singer’s EP on Spotify and see more on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You’re On My Mind: Xander London dreams of sunsets with her on ‘Missing Malibu’

Posted on 13 April 2021

As he soothes all distractions around with a divine beat that has you thinking about summer, Xander London reflects on the girl he can’t stop daydreaming about as he is ‘Missing Malibu‘.

Xander London is a determined Albany, New York-based indie electro-RnB singer-songwriter, engineer and music producer, who makes that sunny music, that has your mind in a good place and your head nodding in approval of this quality single.

He sings with such meaning and heartfelt desire, as the sweet memory of her glowing eyes and supermodel body is so close to you, even if she is far way right now and you don’t know if you will meet for a while.

The beat is easy and breezy, with a sunflower in her ear as you think of her constantly and your brain is hypnotized by the perfection, as you hope that she will come back to be with you.

‘Missing Malibu‘ from the self-motivated Albany producer/musician Xander London, leads you into the world of love that shines from the pool as you imagine being together with her again. Things didn’t work out the way you wanted, but you will always have her in your mind with a chance to be close again, if the stars align like you want them to.

Stream this fine new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Fresh Start: Leifer only wants them to grow together on ‘You (Everything I Do)’

Posted on 8 April 2021

With so much new-found self-awareness flowing rapidly into his lungs as he passionately calls for their love to be so much stronger than it has been lately, Leifer conveys his feelings to his partner that he is only here for the long-term on ‘You (Everything I Do)‘.

Leifer is a wandering Kinderhook, New York-based indie pop singer-songwriter and storyteller, who sings with so much conviction and growing maturity as he finds his true identity in this complex world, with many puzzles awaiting to be solved.

He sings with such flowing sureness that this is it, he is ready for more and the past is in the past. The core isn’t broken yet and wants to make this happen.

The harmonious melodies keep you intrigued like a neatly wrapped present that is almost ready to be opened — you think you know what it is but aren’t 100% sure — as the mystery keeps you locked into the picture, of what it actually is.

‘You (Everything I Do)‘ from the emerging Kinderhook, NY solo artist Leifer, draws us into the story of wanting to prove that he is indeed the real deal and a royal flush. The hope is that his partner gets it soon, otherwise he will be left wondering if it was even worth all the effort and time spent, building up trust and love in the first place.

Hear this new sweetly textured single on Soundcloud and check out the IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen