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I Loved You: Californian musician Romeo Dale Ross sings passionately about the ultimate heartbreak on ‘Where Were You’

Posted on 27 June 2021

Inspired by his well-respected musician father Ray Ross, Romeo Dale Ross has created his own legacy with a wonderfully soulful new single which shows his heartfelt love for the RnB sound of the 80’s and 90’s called ‘Where Were You‘.

Romeo Dale Ross is a peaceful indie RnB/soul artist, mix engineer and pianist, based in Los Angeles, California. He shows us his appreciation for the legends and tends to avoids the fake flash – as he prefers to put his head down and make that classy raw sound – which is so appreciated in this hollow world that we seem to live in.

This is the sad story about how she didn’t try when he needed her most, his heart is torn and he misses her terribly. All he wanted was for them to be together and be happy, no matter what came in the way of their true love. He is now reminiscing about what could of been, throughout all of the pain that still haunts him badly.

‘Where Were You‘ from the calming LA-based indie RnB act, composer, writer and mix engineer Romeo Dale Ross, shows us his true love for music. He is clearly inspired by all types of genres and with such a promising voice – his loving energy transmits all over the speakers – and shows us what its all about after all. That real music vibration is the best way to share your emotions to the world after all.

Hear this audio on YouTube and check out his IG music page for further news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Playing With My Heart: LA-based Chris Benis feels incredible when he is ‘Behind The Bleachers’

Posted on 16 June 2021

With his mind on other things as he wishes school was finally over for the day, Chris Benis wants her to meet him ‘Behind The Bleachers’ so they can sneak away from the teachers.

Chris Benis is an exciting Issaquah, Washington-born, Los Angeles, California-based pianist/guitarist and indie singer-songwriter. He makes that soulful blend of catchy pop music that has you enthralled and wishing for those holidays again.

”When he lost his grandfather to pancreatic cancer in August 2017, he vowed to deliver his dying wish: to share the family’s love of music with the world, and represent his heritage in popular culture.” – Chris Benis

His voice is a fun listen and you feel his vibrant enthusiasm on each note, his passion for making the audience happy is so evident. His riffs are so positive and full of authentic vibes only, as his vest for life pops open like a can of Pringles.

‘Behind The Bleachers‘ from the emerging Los Angeles, California-based indie pop musician Chris Benis, is the story of daydreaming about meeting that girl who you really care about and want to see all day. School is a drag and you aren’t sure if you are cut out for it, as you just feel like being with her and making music all day.

Hear this epic new single on Spotify and check out the IG page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Has It Fallen Apart: London-based pianist Evelyn Bates is simply superlative on ‘I Used to Have Dreams’

Posted on 1 June 2021

Taken off her upcoming debut EP called ‘I Want You To Know‘, which was first created after taking a brisk walk in Moscow to conquer a moment she needed to deal with from her past, Evelyn Bates is absolutely brilliant on her lead single that will have you lighting the candles on ‘I Used to Have Dreams‘.

Evelyn Bates is a highly professional and award-winning classically trained pianist, composer, actress, piano/vocal coach and indie pop singer. She forms that classy soundtrack that dazzles your mind and takes you to a calming place – to get your thoughts together from this confusing world – that can easily lead you astray.

”She was born into a family of musicians and composers. Evelyn started studying piano in the tradition of the Russian piano school and singing at an early age and was accepted at a classical music school at the age of 6. She continued her studies and later started her degree at the renowned Gnesin Academy of Music, Moscow.” – Evelyn Bates

‘I Used to Have Dreams‘ from the mightily skillful yet elegantly humble London-based, Moscow-born pianist/composer/actress and singer Evelyn Bates, shows us into a mindset that has evolved through time and life experiences. She knows what is is important now and although she feels like she has lost some dreams to the night and has seen them fall apart into pieces, this stunning piece of music art has also helped her to see the bigger picture. That growing self-awareness is what makes her such a superb musician, and this wonderful song is surely the start of something special.

”Writing this EP was like therapy, where I needed to simplify things to see them more clearly in order to reflect on that.” – Evelyn Bates

Hear this new and calming effort on Spotify and see her IG page for more info.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Been So Long: Bradley McCaw feels the love on first rock-filled single ‘So Glad’

Posted on 22 May 2021

Taken off his much-awaited upcoming album that is five years in the making named ‘Worried Minds’, which releases in October 2021, Bradley McCaw is back with a top class new vibrant lead single that will certainly make you feel ‘So Glad‘ (ft. Nathan East and Louie Shelton).

Bradley McCaw is a multi-talented award-winning pianist and singer-songwriter, who is from sunny Australia. With a terrific arrangement of renowned talents joining him on this song — he is an old school artist that is fusing that legendary sound — which is a such a welcome hug on our battered hearts.

”Hailing from Australia, Bradley spent fifteen long years making good in every job a musician and writer could possibly have, ending his day with a stack of old vinyls by his bed and a dream to create music like his heroes.” – Bradley McCaw

This is the story of their eyes meeting again after so long, they smile so sweetly and join hands as they dance close like they used to. The tears are dry from what happened before, as they start fresh and see when the night leads.

‘So Glad’ (ft. Nathan East and Louie Shelton) from Bradley McCaw, shows you into a world that has classic Motown, soul and a whole truck load of good ol fashioned joyful music. This is a song to play loud and proud, to up the mood and to forget all your worries. Just the way music should be after all.

Stream this top new single on Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Bad News Comes In Showers: Katelyn Benton flourishes brightly again on the superb ‘Crave’

Posted on 5 May 2021

As she sings tenderly with such a heartfelt tone that has your whole body relaxed in soothing raptures, Katelyn Benton gives us one of the most beautiful songs of the year to inspire us to confidently walk outside again on ‘Crave‘.

Katelyn Benton is a terrific Los Angeles-based pianist, singer-songwriter, composer and owner of a PR and marketing company.

She has a background in classical piano but has smartly diversified herself into performing in various genres, as this is a highly motivated artist back in the music scene.

Ravishing our delighted senses with a sterling comeback after a much-needed hiatus to reconnect her sweet soul to where she wants it to be, we witness her on top form with massively achievable dreams ready to be conquered stylishly. Her stunning voice is crystal clear and you feel like you are in a romantic movie, with each note played with such grace as her vocal ability makes your back shake in pure excitement.

‘Crave‘ from Katelyn Benton, leads us into her picture with such determination and desire, as she opens up the curtains and finds the courage to believe in herself again, the doubts have passed and she is now ready for it all. She now knows that she has everything needed to make it happen — now its about putting it all into action — so she can go get that Disney contract.

We all lose the magic sometimes but if we love it enough, it will come back with even more hugs than before. This is a multi-talented woman who is on that comeback trail and it feels like she will win, at whatever she sets her mind to.

Stream this new world class single on Spotify and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Here For You: Ohio singer Calakapepe knows what the heart desires on ‘All I Want Is You’

Posted on 3 May 2021

As the rampaging romantic feelings seep deep into the veins and warms the heart so tenderly, Calakapepe takes a chance on love, as he searches frantically for happiness on the new single called ‘All I Want Is You‘.

David James C. Michel aka Calakapepe, is an entertaining solo singer-songwriter/rapper, teacher, pianist and Northern Kentucky University Music Composition graduate, who is from Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is a creative artist who looks beyond normal conventions to show us music that simmers inside you for a moment, before exploding into your soul with reckless and loving abandon.

This is the message about trying for something that might not work out, but the journey to getting there is the fun part as you go where your heart takes you. The passion is there and the will for it to succeed, the next mission is to see if you both want it enough and for the stars to align just right.

‘All I Want Is You‘ from the emerging Ohio multi-talented musician/teacher Calakapepe, shows us the love that he has for someone close, who takes his breath away and makes him do things he wouldn’t normally say or do. This is the true moment when you know deep inside, that you are deeply in love.

Stream the lyric video on YouTube and see more of his music journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Class Personified: Italy’s Lorenzo Carulli makes his magnificent skills look ‘Easy Peasy’

Posted on 18 April 2021

Taken off his brand new eight-track album called ‘Present Past‘, Lorenzo Carulli entertains us tremendously with his signature style, that shows the world that if you have that elusive belief, things can actually be ‘Easy Peasy‘.

Lorenzo Carulli is an engaging classical pianist and composer from Lecce, who is now based Rome in Italy. He makes that rare and magnificent type of music, which gives your back shivers of delight all over your fragile spine, his world class skill level eases your mind from a torrid world and into the fields of joy.

You feel his spectacular style blending from classical to his originals, he is a master at work and clearly marvels at the chance to show the world what all those years of practicing for hours a day, have done to his flawless technique. His fingers seem to roam free and his hands are at one with the piano, their souls connected as you feel so much soul-healing from this quality performance.

‘Easy Peasy’ from the brilliant Rome-based pianist and composer Lorenzo Carulli, is an entertaining effort that shows you how much fun he has whilst doing what he truly loves. He takes us on a journey that makes you smile, has you bewildered by his incredible skills, and brings you to a happy place where it counts deep within.

Stream this new single on Spotify and follow the story on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Like My Reflection: Selina Laubert leads us into her complex emotions on debut single ‘Most Days’

Posted on 17 April 2021

As she fights her inner demons to smile again despite the sadness deep inside, Selina Laubert puts on her cozy warm coat to avoid the coldness of this often-chilly world on ‘Most Days’.

Finnish-born singer-songwriter/pianist Selina Laubert, is a young and talented musician that fuses her own experiences from life into her deeply personal storytelling, to bring us something special that is emotional and made with honest truth.

This is the story about searching for that inner love, that is currently swamped by your distracted thoughts that need to turn positive quickly. Some days are okay but some are not, each time you know you should be looking upwards to the future, but the past memories still drag you closer to despair each time.

She sings with such sad energy, as she fights to lift herself up while looking for those to help take her hand, so she can feel that she isn’t alone anymore.

‘Most Days’ from the wonderfully elegant London-based, Finland-born singer Selina Laubert, shows you into the mind of a traumatized woman who is still finding herself, as she deals with her deepest feelings that are so relevant.

Sometimes we can be too hard on ourselves when there is so much light within our heart — as the struggles with your own mind blocks the path to ever-lasting happiness — with who you really are. Those small-minded bullies must never win, as they were only hiding their own faults, by being selfishly harsh on others.

Stream this video on YouTube and see more news of upcoming releases on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Moving Planets: Lee Michael Walton reflects on his twenties with ‘Photographs From Mars’ (ft. Mandy Taylor-Haynes)

Posted on 10 April 2021

With a reinvigorated sound that shows his strength from beating cancer, heavy drinking and dealing with family issues in the past, Lee Michael Walton shows us his new perspective with a feature from his beloved Grandma in Wales urging him to come home called ‘Photographs From Mars‘ (ft. Mandy Taylor-Haynes).

Lee Michael Walton is a fantastic Ystalyfera, Wales-born, London-based singer/pianist/organist, who has beaten the odds to fulfill his dream of making music that makes a worldly impression and helps others with their doubts too.

“The fun and adventurous nature of my youth is still in there though. It was a time of adventure, of risk taking, of self-discovery and of course MIS-adventure!”- Lee Michael Walton

This passion in his voice shines above the sky as he sees the big blue sea from above, as he knew he had to leave for a while to find himself. With a complex world that judges you quickly at times, the thick skin needs to be bulletproof to withstand the beating it can take. Finding that self-belief is hard for a while, but when you see it you will never let go and it is so warm and helps you through any darkness.

The story of the trip above is enlightening and helps you understand how he felt for so long before freeing himself. with his Grandma’s tea helping him through all the doubts and small-minded people that threatened to derail him forever. Luckily, through music and helpful mentors, he was able to move past it all and do what loves with no fear inside anymore.

‘Photographs From Mars‘ (ft. Mandy Taylor-Haynes) from the London-based pianist/vocalist/organist Lee Michael Walton, is a touching tale from up above that shows you that you can succeed if you have a strong support system and are willing to be self-aware enough, to make that much-needed change.

Stream this new single here on Spotify and see his IG for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Benjamin Witt has made his neo-classic debut with their album ‘Coming Out of It’

Posted on 2 April 2021

North Carolina-based artist, composer and producer, Benjamin Witt has made their debut with their ambient neo-classic album ‘Coming Out of It’. Any fans of Nils Frahm’s tender melodic touch will want to spend time with this remarkably evocative album which could serve as the OST to Hollywood’s next blockbuster.

The best exhibition of Benjamin Witt’s astuteness when it comes to capturing emotion on piano keys is ‘Running Through It’, a soundscape that quiescently captures a break free from stagnation with tentative steps that guide you towards living instead of existing at the mercy of the universe.

Running Through It is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast