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North Carolina’s Snatch the Snail are set to release their warped and wavy surf punk single, Sunk

Posted on 6 January 2022
Snatch the Snail

North Carolina’s most psychedelic retro surf outfit, Snatch the Snail, is set to release their warped and wavy alt-rock track, Sunk. Instead of sending you under as the track title suggests, the Avant-Garde nuances in the colourfully mellow track feed the dopamine with the same generosity of Pavement’s album, Brighten the Corners.

While the bent to the point of distortion guitar notes ring through plenty of wobbly echo and delay, the deadpan vocals sweeten the track that has all the hallmarks of a vibe-out playlist staple. With the experimentalism of Mike Patton and the punk surf vibes of Fidlar, it doesn’t take a genius why Snatch the Snail are thriving in their niche.

Check out Snatch the Snail on their website, Bandcamp and Instagram.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

All Over Again: North Carolina’s Lil Jeep knows that this should be ‘The End’

Posted on 12 December 2021
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Produced by morin, Lil Jeep wonders why he keeps on taking his lover back when they showed so much disloyalty on his bass-thumping new single ‘The End‘.

Jadon Hope aka Lil Jeep is a youthful Rose Hill, North Carolina-based indie alt-rock solo artist who makes an honest mixture of lyrically-introspective music for us to let out our emotions with.

Keeping things short and sweet with a speaker-hugging new single filled with regret, Lil Jeep rides through the storm and shows us his lyrical arsenal with a loaded affair on the mic for us to ponder. This is a determined young man who isn’t going to let go of his love, no matter what the intentions of others are.

‘The End‘ from the Rose Hill, North Carolina-based underground indie alt-rock musician Lil Jeep, is that all-too-common story about wanting to be with the perfect version of the person who you care about so much, that you are willing to unwisely look past the red flags that are so obvious. Performed with a gritty edge from an improving artist still finding his ideal sound, this is an encouraging effort that has you wondering if you can really trust your true love.

Hear this brand new track on Soundcloud and see more on his IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Don’t Care: LA’s VALLEY GRL puts the middle finger up on the defiant anthem ‘IF I WANT TO’ (feat. Dev Soter)

Posted on 10 December 2021

As she sparks one up and takes a long pull to smoke out any inner anger she feels deep in her bones, VALLEY GRL shows the world that she is making her own decisions now and isn’t bothering with any unsolicited advice anymore on ‘IF I WANT TO‘ (feat. Dev Soter).

VALLEY GRL is a feisty Northern California-born, Los Angeles-based indie rapper/singer who has had to claw and fight her way to where she is now. After moving around a lot when her school days ended abruptly, she has travelled the country and now feels ready for that global domination.

”I wrote this song after I quit my job and had to move out of my LA apartment. I was lost, confused and emotionally f*cked up. I realized that for years I would hear people tell me I wasn’t making the “right” decisions; how I dress, how I act, how I talk… so a long time ago I decided not to give a f*ck. So this song is for anyone who feels like they are an outcast and/or sick of being told how to live their own lives.” ~ VALLEY GRL

VALLEY GRL lights up our imagination with a quick-fire track that shows us a talented creative who has broken through the walls of her past. After having a tough time when she was younger – you feel the intenseness inside her vocals that are sensationally projected – to lead us into her currently-evolving mindset of getting to that happy place, which is far away from the previously controlled world she was hidden inside for too long.

‘IF I WANT TO‘ (feat. Dev Soter) from the fiercely independent LA-based indie rap solo singer/rapper VALLEY GRL, is that true story about following your own path after being doubted for so long. She sings with a passionate outlook and feels so content with her decision, to walk down her own road that will be filled with exciting adventures. We are witnessing a highly gifted young woman who has brushed off those who were dragging her down, as it feels like she is set for big things.

Hear this follow-your-dreams anthem on Spotify and check out the IG page for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Tell Me All Of Your Fears: Corey Hill is the comfort that we need on ‘Lay Your Head On My Shoulder’

Posted on 17 November 2021

With a calming voice that seems to heal all the previous worries away, Corey Hill sings with such love and affection with his brand new single all about being that pillow when others are sad with ‘Lay Your Head On My Shoulder‘.

Corey Hill is a Scotland Neck, North Carolina-born indie RnB/Gospel singer-songwriter, music producer, 34+ year active-duty US Army veteran, husband and father of four daughters.

”He was raised by his mother (Gloria) and grandmother (Sadie) in a musical environment, heavily influenced by the spiritual elements of the Baptist church. His love for music and involvement in the church so early in life created automatic gravitation to the church choir.” ~ Corey Hill

Corey Hill shows his vast experience from his choir days with a tremendous display here – that shows his true self-enlightenment in life – as his faith takes him to places he only dreamed about as a youngster.

‘Lay Your Head On My Shoulder‘ from the proud RnB artist and music producer Corey Hill, is such a soothing experience that will make you feel so much more relaxed than before. His loving nature shines through on each second sung, which has you grabbing your lighter to spark it up and gravitating toward your lover to hold real tight. This is a terrific effort and is perfect when you need some inspiration, to know that there are people out there that care about you.

Check out this new single via Spotify and see more news via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hell And Back: North Carolina rapper KidCaliMDMG shows us the slide city-flowing new single ‘Switch Up’

Posted on 4 November 2021

Taken off his latest flame-enhanced 4-track EP called ‘From Nothing To Something 2‘, KidCaliMDMG lights up and asks us to enjoy the vibe while we are still alive on ‘Switch Up‘.

KidCaliMDMG is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based indie hip-hop solo artist. He flows with an old school mentality, with vividly described stories about noticing how fake some people are, street stories, and experiences about being careful with your heart.

”Started music at 14, i would freestyle all the time over beats in my free time And people would always say I had a flow and I should keep up with it so I did. As the years passed by, I created my own flow with a different style.” ~ KidCaliMDMG

After leading us into the picture of staying true to yourself no matter what others are up to, you find yourself nodding along to this brilliant storyteller. It feels like he has gone through a lot growing up, seen others fall by the wayside as they got caught up, and has vowed to rather keep things chill to the max and away from all energy-stealing and coffin-finding drama.

‘Switch Up‘ from the Raleigh, North Carolina-based indie hip-hop solo artist KidCaliMDMG, shows us a man who has a smoke-filled delivery that has you lighting up and getting close to your lover. With a catchy chorus that will keep you entranced the whole way though, a top quality beat that has a 90’s ambiance, plus cleverly-penned lyrics which are swagger-free, this is a fine single from an artist on the rise up.

Hear this top new track on Spotify and see more via the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Nowhere To Go: Tampa mood-raisers BadCameo wonder who is to blame on ‘So Cold’

Posted on 27 October 2021

With supremely reflective lyrics about wishing you could be together during these lonely rain-ridden days of shivers, BadCameo gaze wondrously outside into the nippy rainy skies of doom and gloom with their latest thoughtful track ‘So Cold‘.

BadCameo is a prolific gig and festival performing North Carolina-born, Tampa, Florida-based indie Funk-Fusion three-piece band who usually bring the fresh disco-glam grooves. They are a genuine outfit who aim to help us recover our mojo again, with their signature stuffed fishes ready for action at any moment.

”In October 2020, the band released their debut studio album “BadCameo Out Loud”. The album was self recorded and engineered, and explores the relationships one has with themselves and those around them. The nine songs push the boundaries of funk, disco, jazz, and pop, while even slipping in a little samba.” ~ BadCameo

‘So Cold‘ from North Carolina-born, Tampa, Florida-based indie Funk-Fusion act BadCameo, is an artistic piece of contemplative atmospheric realness that can’t ever be traded in. They transport us to a chilly world that has been made from this weird time in our odd world, that seems to be slowly returning back to an almost-normal place. Sung with a heartfelt desire to find the right things to say at the wrong time, this feels like the type of track that has been made with a highly personal story attached for us to unpack in our own way.

Sometimes love can be so magical and beautiful to lather inside, but also so cold with frostbite if we don’t keep it warm enough.

Hear this terrific track on Spotify and see more news on future gigs and releases via their IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Just Listen: B’rael brings us a romantic track for all those in love with ‘This Song’

Posted on 18 October 2021

With a fast-paced flow and sweetly-tipped feelings of sensual romance brewing like a deliciously warm cup of coffee together in the morning while you cuddle close, B’rael brings us his latest track all about being totally honest about your true feelings with ‘This Song‘.

B’rael is a Jacksonville, North Carolina-based, Chattanooga, Tennessee-born indie Hip-Hop artist, former soldier, appliance store owner and poet.

This is the story of love and how it can bring you closer and closer, as your clear eyes glint like a spark in the sky. You feel the loving emotions here with a smoothly cut ambiance that is perfect for those late nights – when the candles are lit – and the hearts fluttering like its the first time you have ever kissed. This is the perfect track to play when you want to express yourself, to that person who you truly care for.

‘This Song‘ from North Carolina-based indie rapper and poet B’rael, is a well-rapped single all about how the royalty can rise when two souls are joined as one team. This is that lets-work-together-experience to make sure that what you have can last forever, as you gaze into each others eyes and never forget that love can indeed last if you keep things simple.

Hear this terrific new release on Spotify and check out the IG music page for more info.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You Preyed Upon My Vulnerability: Ebony Moore courageously fights back on ‘Fragile’

Posted on 4 October 2021

After dealing with restraining orders and court dates lately as she tries to end something that was so beautiful, Ebony Moore dries out those tears which are holding her back from loving properly again with ‘Fragile‘.

Ebony Moore is a Tillery, North Carolina-based indie RnB/Soul solo singer-songwriter, mother, comedian, and children’s author, who has just come out of a hugely emotional time recently.

”Fragile is a heartfelt RnB/Soul track expressing my emotions after being in a turbulent marriage. A divorce is hard enough but then to be harassed by the individual I once loved and thought loved me is really disheartening.” ~ Ebony Moore

She sings so splendidly with so much honesty and a stunning vocal ability is effortlessly projected, as she bravely finds herself again after so much flux recently. Ebony opens up the curtains and shows us the picture of a broken heart which needs so much healing – as she tried hard to forget the past – and only concentrate on the future which is waiting for her.

‘Fragile‘ from the wonderful Tillery, North Carolina-based indie RnB/Soul artist Ebony Moore, is a sweetly sung single from a truly angelic singer who feels so lonely now. She is trying to find her heartbeat again after all this unforeseen hurt which feels like a ton of brick on her sad body, as this is a track all about seeking that light again. You were strong together with your ex and you felt like you would be together forever, but sadly things ended and you need to move on quickly.

Life is so harsh sometimes and the answers are rather hard to find, but are out there if you find the light inside your warrior soul.

Hear this new honest release on Spotify and see more from this brave woman via her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Drunk Text: North Carolina’s Jordan Berri falls for the love again on ‘Champagne’

Posted on 26 September 2021

With his much-awaited EP on the way soon and oozing in style that easily captures our intrigued attention, Jordan Berri teases the first single off the new project with the popping-a-bottle track called ‘Champagne‘.

Jordan Berri is an expressive Greenville, North Carolina-based indie hip-hop/pop artist and a former athlete. He makes that heartfelt music that pulls at your heartstrings, as he uplifts our romantic-less souls with a candle-lit atmosphere that heats up those hungry senses.

”Growing up known for being an athlete, it wasn’t until he started recording music with his friends that his brand started to shift.” ~ Jordan Berri

With a stirring eloquence which slides us slowly into the picture of his on and off lover –  who he loves deep down – but feels like she might be wasting his time ultimately, we are entrenched into this romantic glance at the past and future. Sung with a classy interior, we are elevated by the gripping vocals that puts us all into a reflective mood, with an extra sip of that desired taste you crave.

‘Champagne‘ from the Greenville, North Carolina-based indie rapper and singer Jordan Berri, is a true story all about falling for someone who you know you shouldn’t really be with. You started off as friends but then the spark grew as you spent time together – with the drinks flowing things changed – as you now wonder if it was all worth it, even though you can’t get enough of her.

Sometimes you just need a sober night in, to see if you are both really compatible or just party friends, who are together when the night is alive with wonder.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Strong Connection: North Carolina RnB/neo-soul artist Dana opens the mental blocks on ‘Cut Through Me’

Posted on 2 September 2021

Bringing us a soul-healing track off his third independent studio album called ‘Uncovered, Vol. 1‘, Dana feels that intense love which feels like shivering perfection on ‘Cut Through Me‘.

Dana E White aka Dana, is a indie neo-soul/RnB singer-songwriter, design artist, keen fisherman, gamer, and music producer who is based in North Carolina.

This is the beautifully atmospheric story about being so low before and wondering if you could get over this saddening slumber – as you then meet an almost angelic soul –  who with a click of their loving fingers, seems to changed everything in an instant. The storms seem to pass by like they were nothing and you feel like a newly healed radiant soul.

With smoothly tipped vocals that wash away all the pain from the past, you feel a redemption-like feeling all over this new track with so much meaning. The breathtaking soundscape seems to lather a new road onto your mind map, as you grab that compass and vow to never return to the heart-breaking moments of the past.

‘Cut Through Me‘ from the North Carolina-based indie neo-soul/RnB artist and music producer Dana, is the track to overcome all the doubts from before. After much reflective wonder and over-thinking, he has found someone special who has brought him such peace. Made with a real care to help others, this is a lovely track which has been made with a tender touch.

Sometimes you just to meet someone special who shows you the way in life, as all previous issues seem to float away in an instant when you are with them.

Hear this new song on Spotify and see more news on the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen