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That Extra Edge: Observe the 93rd sharpen up the mic with the rock anthem ‘Archaic’

Posted on 15 May 2021

As their quick-fire sound of carnage stretches your mind like a fragile elastic band, Observe the 93rd makes all parts of your speakers shake in disbelief, with the shock-educing new banger called ‘Archaic‘.

Observe the 93rd is a powerfully struck two-piece alternative rock band from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. They build up stream like the click of a lighter — and smoke forcefully into our lives with a fiery performance of epic magnitudes — that has you turning this up all the way real loud, to get the best experience possible.

”The focus will always be raw, authentic expression. The songs are guided by a feeling, an idea, an experience, failure, triumph, suffering, joy…any abstract internal entity that yearns to be externalized. Sometimes the expression of this is a means of reflection, sometimes a means of relief and survival, and other times merely an exploration of the mind or ideas.” – Observe the 93rd

‘Archaic‘ from Pennsylvania two-piece alt-rockers Observe the 93rd, teaches us about the wild world that is currently transpiring before our eyes. There are so many demons around and we need to extinguish them quickly, otherwise they shall burn your important senses down like a tree burning in the forest. This is sublime stuff and a new rock song that certainly has your attention, due to its heart-stopping ferocity and excellent execution.

Hear this fine new song on Spotify and see more on their IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

She’s So Savage: Judah Kim respects the way that she moves on ‘Radiate’

Posted on 8 May 2021

With a cheeky glow in his eye and a bounce in his step, Judah Kim does what he does best and shines so brightly on his brand new sharply created single called ‘Radiate‘.

Judah Kim is a determined Korean/American solo indie-pop/rock singer-songwriter and producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Formerly the songwriter and lead vocalist for Philadelphia Rock acts Stonethrown, and Judah Kim & The Assassination, you feel like he is thoroughly enjoying the solo journey — as he can fly free and put all his creative juices into his own blender — and sip from it daily while doing his own thing.

He sings with such a delightful flow that sparks your mind into action — into telling those who you respect how it is — your mind connects with his story and leads you to the right way of thinking. Being with those souls that are always looking to improve is the only way to go, rather than being bogged down by negative thinkers.

‘Radiate‘ from the extremely confident Philly songwriter/producer Judah Kim, is that finger-clicking new song which gives a big shout-out to all the ladies out there who know where they are headed and do things the right way. He sings with lots of passion and desire, as he brings us a catchy pop/rock track that has him in full flight.

Hear this electric storm on Soundcloud and see more info on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Close The Door: MG II move on before more pain is inflicted by selfish former lover on ‘Same Old Ways’

Posted on 24 April 2021

The lead track taken off their recent four-track album, MG II show us the path to end things if they get too much on ‘Same Old Ways‘.

MG II is a stunningly voiced two-piece twin sister indie-pop duo Maddie and Gaby Capozza, who are from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and based in Los Angeles, California. They make that pure music about love and how sometimes it can be so complicated, when it really shouldn’t be.

You feel the pain thrust into their lungs, as you heal from trusting the wrong person with your heart again. This is the story about closing the door on their nonsense — healing up and then learning to love again — with someone who is worth it.

They sing with such unison, their minds and souls are united as one, each note is performed with such tender loving care and you feel a bit sad, but happy that they have found the strength to move on from something that wasn’t going to work out long-term.

‘Same Old Ways’ from the sweet twin sisters MG II, is the quintessential moment when you realize your self-worth and vow to never let someone who is only into themselves, ever take you for a ride again and bring you down to their level.

Life is about being happy and being supported, not being sad and wondering what your partner is up to half the time. Finding your own tribe, is the lock and key to true vibrations that last forever.

Stream this breakup single on Spotify and see their beach-filled escapades on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Feelings Pick Up: Pennsylvania artist Paul Anthony sees her moves on the ‘Silhouette Challenge’

Posted on 17 April 2021

With a classic feel to start off proceedings, Paul Anthony then shadows in with his new track ‘Silhouette Challenge‘, which is all about the trendy TikTok dancing challenge, that almost broke the internet recently.

Paul Anthony is a hip-hop/RnB artist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who performs with a smooth style that catches your attention quickly, as he laces down a multitude of genres in one go, to give you a performance that perks up your ears each time.

With a fresh beat that washes all over your body during this visually projected song, you feel that he wants to be with her as he likes what he sees, but wants to make sure first by getting to know her.

His catchy lyrics catches your attention on this body-moving new single that showcases his witty lyrics and passion for being with this special soul, who he can’t stop thinking of.

‘Silhouette Challenge‘ from Lancaster hip-hop artist Paul Anthony, is a story with a grave message about looking for attention in the wrong places, as the world moves easily with fads of the day, that sometimes turn out to be different to what people first intended them to be in the first place.

Hear this catchy new song on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Nice To Meet Ya: Philly’s MIKEBROWN introduces himself to the world on freshly cut visuals for ‘And You’re?’

Posted on 6 April 2021

With his mood feeling real tight and his flow bringing shooting stars all night, MIKEBROWN lays it all on the line with a statement of intent for the ages, via his premium second single release ‘And You’re?‘.

MIKEBROWN is a confident new Philadelphia, Pennsylvania RnB singer/hip-hop emcee with style points that swoosh the three every time, as he opens the door to new beginnings and shows us what the future sounds like.

He sings with an engrossing style which shows you he knows that he’d better take advantage of this position right now, before it all goes away in a blink of an eye. The industry can swallow you up and chuck you out before you have even had time to eat properly, so its best to grab that knife n fork, and carve away on those new tracks quick.

Taken off his debut album called — ‘The Show Must Go On‘ — ‘And You’re?‘ from polished US artist MIKEBROWN is the enthralling story about feeling ready and knowing that this is it. The time for letting others drag you down is over and she will have to call back for that late night action another time, as he has places to be with the same team from back in the day.

We are witnessing a new voice shine through in a stale genre, that needs a talented artist like this to shake things up Philly style.

See this freshly-made music video on YouTube and check out his IG for more visuals.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Right Tribe: AJ Raggs brings us the good energy on the vibrant vibe ‘My Kinda People’

Posted on 3 April 2021

Bringing his catchy positive energy to wipe away the gloomy and sad faces, AJ Raggs is all about finding the good vibes that helps manifest into helping others see what is possible on ‘My Kinda People‘.

Angelo Ragghianti aka AJ Raggs is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-born, soon-to-be Nashville, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter and local cantor at various churches and festivals too. He brings that soulful soundtrack that immerses you closely to his light that burns bright and with such meaning.

His voice carries you to the promised land, where you are with only friends and family that are going to help you find your true purpose through encouragement, not doubt and games that you don’t want to play.

This is the true story of how you can only be great if you surround yourself with those real humans, not the fake alien-type people that seem to be on their own selfish planet that is not a good place to be at all. Staying away from the television helps too as that just adds to your anxiousness, rather than hanging out with kind people who smile and ride the wave of life with a chilled mindset.

‘My Kinda People‘ from the passionate Pittsburgh-based singer AJ Raggs, is a feel-good song for any day, any month or any year. He sings with that self-aware tone that has you locked in gently to his message of finding your real team. Being with people that don’t get you is bad for your soul anyway.

See this YouTube video here and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Who is real and who is fake: Mike Ruggi drops defining Hip Hop story about that ‘Feature Presentation’

Posted on 25 January 2021

Mike Ruggi is back with another exceptional release that bolts the door shut on fake friends that don’t truly believe in him via ‘Feature Presentation‘.

Mike Ruggi is a formidable indie hip-hop artist from West Chester, Pennsylvania, who prefers to let his music do the talking. In an often boastful world where narrow-minded loud mouths unfortunately rule the roost at times, this is an attitude that shows he is a real musician; who is in it for the right reasons.

After a plethora of quality music releases in 2020 from debut album ‘Movement‘ including the excellent ‘Runnin‘, this is the final single release of last years project, as we await to see what 2021 has in store for this fine emcee.

The story about how some people criticize you behind your back but then when they see you have something exciting happening, they are there to show you fake love. This is a cowardly action that is one that particularly frustrates this excellent lyricist.

Mike Ruggi swarms the mic and stings hard on this colossal track; his hunger is particularly paramount as he lets it rip with bars that are ferocious and with intelligent impact.

He raps with that forthright raw style that awakens your senses, as he builds up the story and smashes through your speakers with vicious venom that will leave most rappers breathless. He is a rare kind of wordsmith that respects the culture and what the core of hip-hop stands for.

Being yourself is so key in the world as it unlocks so many doors that others can’t even fathom as jealously consumes the weak, even if they are a supposed friend. Looking into the mirror each morning and knowing you aren’t a fraud is a currency that can’t ever be magnified. Mike Ruggi knows this and that is why ‘Feature Presentation‘ is a sensationally real track that deserves love.

Stream this powerful song here on Spotify and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The introvert anthem of 2021: Bilal Abbey breezes past the fake hype merchants on ‘Social’ (feat. Clara Kent)

Posted on 16 January 2021

Bilal Abbey drops more truth on the superb new single ‘Social‘ taken off his latest seven-track project ‘Mellowhead‘, that also features his fellow music collaborator and soulfully real singer-songwriter; Clara Kent.

Self-aware Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hip-hop artist, audio engineer, and music producer Bilal Abbey performs his deep-rooted blend of music solo, and also with the hip-hop collective Tribe Eternal.

After being exposed to music his whole life, in fifth grade the bug really bit and hasn’t let go since. By the ninth grade he was already making his own beats and started rapping. From there, the rest as they say, is history.

After studying and recording in Atlanta a few years ago, he used that valuable time to perfect his craft and hone his skills into the sound that he felt fully reflected, what he wanted to portray to the world.

This is the story about how some people are way too social and don’t put enough effort in and just expect everything. This is the voice of the chilled introvert that makes music to be mellow with and keep the vibe just right, the way it should be. There is no flashy swag here, only enlightened mystique that puts your heart in a good place.

With Clara busy manifesting her dreams and singing with a sweetly coasted honey-dipped style that makes your neck and back shiver in exhilaration, this is a combo that packs a hug full of top vibes for your soul to be replenished by.

His easy-going rap style reminds you of that classic old school energy that is sadly lacking in most modern day hip-hop, that is drowned in polluted plastic that does nothing but suffocate the brains of the youth, and has no lasting value. Right here, this is that consciously real music that will be timeless.

‘Social‘ is an excellent single to start 2021 with Pittsburgh’s Bilal Abbey and Clara Kent are in sensational form on this soulful track that is best listened to with the candles on, wine chilled, and lights down low.

After all, keeping true to yourself is the only way forward while you ignore the fake flashy posers and knowing that they aren’t real at all, is the way to finding your own tribe and to follow your dreams. Real knows real.

Hear this underrated emcee show the kids what quality hip-hop sounds like on Soundcloud and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You can’t sleep without them: Jordyn Kenzie is simply intoxicating on new dream-pop single ‘Night Wears Off’

Posted on 6 December 2020
https://soundcloud.com/jordyn-kenzie/night-wears-off-1/s-Cayic7RlRKI

Jordyn Kenzie is a Nashville based writer, creator, singer-songwriter, and Pennsylvania native. She has just dropped her latest innocently pure dream-pop single called ‘Night Wears Off’. She has a special talent that is being used to chase the stunning sunsets and to inspire our sleepy souls to be happy again.

The galaxy sparkle glitters in the sun-kissed sky during this passionate love song with lots of electro-pop that pinches your arm just a little; to see if it’s real. A story about wanting that tender touch from the special person you care so much about. The night wears off when they aren’t next to you, stroking your hair and looking into your glowing eyes with that sweet smile you dream about. This is that special feeling that makes your happy heart giddy and bust open to attach lovingly to the lucky human who if they are smart, will look after it like a valuable treasure chest.

When you listen to an artist of this quality you start smiling and you close your eyes, lost in your reminiscing thoughts about when you last felt fulfilled like this emotionally.

The classy production and quick-fire lyrics blend seamlessly into your fluffy pillow as you rest that tired body as the crazy year has dragged out most of your energy and sapped your strength. Luckily, we have a splendid song like this to lift our spirits up and stay positive.

The scary thing is that Jordyn Kenzie is just getting started. Her freshly elegant exuberance is a pleasure to listen to and she has put together a top team to help her is all aspects of her career. If she can start focused and limit unnecessary distractions, Jordyn can literally do anything she sets her mind to.

‘Night Wears Off’ is a new song that deserves lots of love as the evenings can be sad and lonely without that special human in your life.

Stream the electrifying single from Jordyn on her Soundcloud and follow her socials on IG and FB.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Stay Loud! bolt up the volume with ‘One Shot’ (ft. Derek Nowak and Dylan Nowak)

Posted on 30 August 2020

Stay Loud! is a alt-punk rock band from Northeast in Pennsylvania and they return with the fun rock song called ‘One Shot‘.

This band is from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the USA that formed in 2016. They started out with a more traditional pop punk sound but developed more into other realms of rock such as punk, alternative and hardcore.

‘One Shot‘ is a fun song about how a night of drinking can get out of hand quickly. It is the bands first ska song and features Derek Nowak and Dylan Nowak on saxophone and trumpet to add to the mix here. This is a party song that is perfect to be played on all nights of the weekend.

The funny thing about the song is that it was written by accident. The band were in the middle of writing a completely different song and their bassist CJ was messing around with a ska bass line. Guitarist Gerry played an upstroke guitar riff to go along with the bass line then the drummer Jon rounded it out with his energetic drum playing. This song is their quickest written song in the growing discography.

Stay Loud! are currently in the pre-production process for a new album. If everything goes according to plan it should be out at some point in 2021. The album will be their most diverse sounding album so far.

‘One Shot’ is one of the most exciting songs from 2020 and Stay Loud! roll in with a real gem here. Fun music with all good intentions. This is what we need right now.

Click here for the Youtube channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen