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Hank Quillen swims bravely away from the ominous waves on ‘Treading Water’

Posted on 27 June 2022
Treading Water by Hank Quillen

After fighting for a fresh breath while sensing that the toxic fumes are headed his way, Hank Quillen tries his best to stay afloat on his latest release about staying alive in this mad world while constantly ‘Treading Water.’

Hank Quillen is a Nashville, Tennessee-based indie actor, singer-songwriter and music producer who uses his love for Jujutsu to keep his body and mind in the best condition possible.

”Records his own songs and has appeared in hit TV Shows and feature films.” ~ Hank Quillen

Displaying complete sincerity and showing us exactly how he is feeling right now, Hank Quillen is in a mood to open up the door and show us all the scars that he has been dealing with lately.

”On the acting side, Hank has had roles in Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Logan Lucky’ and Shane Black’s ‘The Nice Guys’. He was recently seen in the critically acclaimed ABC’ ‘Women of the Movement;’ He’s also appeared in ‘The Vampire Diaries’, ‘Nashville’ and many other independent films.” ~ Hank Quillen

‘Treading Water‘ from Nashville, Tennessee-based indie actor, singer-songwriter and music producer Hank Quillen is a seriously straightforward track that has been made with a true insight from someone who has felt the wicked wrath of the world lately. He rips into the moment and stays alive in the only way he knows how, while captivating our attention with his ear-piercing style that shall awaken you rather quickly.

Listen up to this new single on Bandcamp and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Always Get Back Up: LvlPrllel rises from the dirt on ‘Golden’ (feat. Warlock Da Killah)

Posted on 27 June 2022

Searching for the daily purpose that can totally consume us if we are in the wrong direction, LvlPrllel surges above the hopeless with an underground gem that urges us to focus away from the hurtful distractions on ‘Golden‘ (feat. Warlock Da Killah).

LvlPrllel (Level Paralle) aka Angel Eyeland is a fiercely independent Bay Area, USA-based alternative solo singer-songwriter and spiritual advisor.

”My main goal in presenting my music, is to intuitively guide people into another perspective. Into their own perspective under whatever willingness they desire.” ~ LvlPrllel

With a hauntingly beautiful melody, laser sharp raps and gorgeous vocals that seem to combine like that exquisite rainbow after a scary storm, LvlPrllel and Warlock Da Killah show us that those lessons of love lost and failure are just an exercise to greatness. The emotions on offer are quite scintillating and will put you into a really thoughtful mood as you close your eyes and find that vision you have been seeking forever.

”I only ever want people to feel and think naturally. So the music really has nothing to do with me. And everything to do with the audience instead.” ~ LvlPrllel

‘Golden‘ (feat. Warlock Da Killah) from alternative solo singer-songwriter LvlPrllel is a heightened message that guides us through the loss and into the light. Performed with a superb connection that should cause your ears to spark in perfect enlightenment, this is a sizzling single that will cause you to rethink everything you have felt before. Ushering us through the darkness and helping us to see clearer, this is a seriously excellent release made with that genuine care and spellbinding skill.

Hear this top new track on Spotify and see more on her IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Tyla Jay knows it needs to be done on their terms with, ‘New Territory’

Posted on 24 June 2022

After showing us that wonderfully real debut single about true feminity with ‘To Be a Girl’, Tyla Jay projects that genuine compassion to anyone who has dealt with distressing heartbreak that can crush a cheery soul into pieces with ‘New Territory‘.

Tyla Jay is a 21-year-old Byron Bay, Australia-raised, Sydney, Australia-based indie pop singer-songwriter who has that rare class you can’t help but admire.

”Surrounded by music from a very early age, I have been singing and performing since I was 12 years old.” ~ Tyla Jay

Guiding us through the stream of tears that don’t seem to stop, Tyla Jay sings with such tenderness and care that is truly outstanding on so many levels. She controls her vocals with gorgeous skill and shall take your mind away into a dreamy state, with seemingly effortless ease.

”About adjusting to life post break up. It was inspired by watching someone close to me go through, honestly, just a really difficult and sad time. I wanted to capture the individual’s journey whilst processing that unique type of grief, how it can make you become someone you don’t even recognise.” ~ Tyla Jay

‘New Territory‘ from the London, UK-born indie pop singer-songwriter Tyla Jay is one of the kindest singles on any playlist right now. She shows us that things will get better even if it seems like the pain will last forever. Time will heal all wounds and it will be hard, but it shall pass, but only when you are ready.

Healing your sad heart through your own self-empowerment is the best feeling of freedom, after all.

Listen up to this superb new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hendryck Empole is haunted by the shattered love he can’t seem to forget on ‘HEARTBREAK’

Posted on 23 June 2022

After first being highlighted on the scene with his debut single, ‘99 Minutes‘, Hendryck Empole knows they were together so beautifully and can’t understand why it had to end rather unexpectedly with his new release, ‘HEARTBREAK‘.

Hendryck Empole is a Democratic Republic of Congo-born, USA-based indie singer-songwriter and actor who fuses in RnB, Rock and Hip-hop into one melting pot of pureness.

”Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he would listen to and perform music with his creative older cousins. At the age of eight, Hendryck moved with his family to the United States. There he enrolled in a performing arts school and found a passion for writing songs.” ~ Hendryck Empole

Showing the world his memorable voice that has you thinking so much deeper than before, Hendryck Empole is at his classy best with an ode to the past that he can’t seem to release from his soul.

‘HEARTBREAK‘ from USA-based indie singer-songwriter Hendryck Empole is one of those contemplative singles that will have you thinking rather deeply about why this love is broken in half. There is a passionate aura on offer with vocals that get stronger as the song develops, and shall be one of the breakup anthems of the year.

Sometimes you love so hard that you end up falling so far down, it might hurt for a while.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Bob Dylan-interpreter Vargen drops the first single from the debut album called ‘Mindy Morning’

Posted on 22 June 2022
Mindy Morning by Vargen

With the new 6-piece band adding so much thrilling ambience to the core of his crisp creations, Vargen shows us into the story of the woman who is never alone with his take on that ‘Mindy Morning‘.

Vargen (The Wolf) is a Varberg, Sweden-based indie singer-songwriter than was created by Swedish singer-songwriter Reine Johansson.

”His albums of Bob Dylan translations and covers “Tänk inte efter (Don’t Think Twice) – Bob Dylan in Swedish” (2019) and “Love/Leave” (2020) were praised both by the Indie press and Dylan community.” ~ Vargen

Fusing in Americana, country, blues, rock, folk in his own polished way, Vargen returns with a splendid single that takes your mind away from current climates and shall infuse your soul with a vocal experience that is smoother than anything you’re likely to hear today.

”The band is new and – obviously – the songs are new, but since I’m a sucker for 60-70’s pop culture I wanted a retro touch to the sound.” ~ Vargen

‘Mindy Morning‘ from Varberg, Sweden-based indie singer-songwriter Vargen is one of those timeless songs that has you in such a dreamy world. He sings with so much love and affection, taking us into a world that feels so warm and kind while packed with so much quality that soaks the walls of your hypnotized eardrums.

Leading us into this terrific single that has you sensing that you have just listened to a rather fine artist, Vargen brings us something truly excellent into a world that needs so much more love and understanding.

Hear this classic sounding single on Bandcamp.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Shared Image urges us to buckle up and get ready on ‘Along the Way’

Posted on 20 June 2022

Taken from the 11-track album that was dropped on the 3rd June 2022, Shared Image tells us to enjoy the ride as the world is going through bone-snapping convulsions that might break your spirit if you aren’t too careful with, ‘Along the Way‘.

Formed by Craig Delin, Shared Image is a Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada-born indie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

”He has been playing music for over 20 years and has been in various bands such as Sueisfine, Hey You Millionaires, and Silver medals.” ~ Shared Image

Bringing the heat with a commanding performance that might have you doing some extra squats, Shared Image displays a tenacious mindset that shows us he is ready for anything and urges us to do the same. Heavy to the max and leaving us with no doubt that we need to wake up quick – before it’s too late – this is a track that will have you thinking deeper than before.

”Craig’s influences include Built to Spill, Modest Mouse, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Slint, Thee Oh Sees, Broken Social Scene, Mogwai, and many more.” ~ Shared Image

‘Along the Way‘ from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada-born indie singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Shared Image is a vital reminder that we need to strap up quick, before we are flipped around and taken for a vicious ride. With reality twisted and so much madness going on, we are thrown into such an honest track that has so much truth coated all over.

Sung with a rigorous edge and packed with a punchy riff, this is a single to play loud. Really loud.

Hear this new track on Spotify and see more on the Twitter.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

UK-based singer-songwriter Harry Stephenson knows he can’t be the one this time on ‘Bones’

Posted on 19 June 2022

Realizing quickly that he has to be totally honest and tell his current lover that perhaps they need to look elsewhere, Harry Stephenson wonders why they can’t see the full picture away from the walls on ‘Bones‘.

Harry Stephenson is an experienced UK-based indie singer-songwriter and loop artist who loves to bring sunshine to a world that has only been focused on darkness recently.

”With a worldwide fan base, he often works with other songwriters and musicians and is known for his energy and infectious attitude.” ~ Harry Stephenson

At his entertaining best, with another crisp song that could be stuck in your ears all day like gum on boots, Harry Stephenson means business with his latest track that will get you pondering everything you have felt before rather deeply.

”Drawing from real-life experiences to share meaningful songs with the world.” ~ Harry Stephenson

‘Bones‘ from UK-based indie singer-songwriter and loop artist Harry Stephenson is a catchy song that has been made from a reflective soul who knows that a quick change is needed before everything falls over damagingly. Sung with a mature style that has you singing with – this is the type of song to play loud – when you can just sense that a breakup is around the corner.

Sometimes you just need to speak up before hearts are broken and tears are spilling on streets that just need love right now.

Listen to this new single on YouTube and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Perry Lockwood drops the love song you need to hear today with ‘All I Need Is You’

Posted on 19 June 2022

Pulling our strings and placing us into a picture that will make the lovers kiss and the singles dream, Perry Lockwood reminds us to keep things simple with a music video that might get your heart beating rather briskly on ‘All I Need Is You‘.

Perry Lockwood is a Lawrence, Kansas-based indie fusion singer-songwriter who meshes in a variety of genres after being inspired by his Elvis-impersonator father.

Opening our eyes to what is actually possible if two hearts may merge as one loyal team through the choppy waters of life, Perry Lockwood might have dropped one of the most romantic visualizers of the year with his latest effort. The vocals on show will have you thinking of the future, as you move closer to that soul who you can’t wait to embrace each time you see them.

‘All I Need Is You‘ from Lawrence, Kansas-based indie fusion singer-songwriter Perry Lockwood is a country-fueled single that vibrates your romantic intentions with oceans of excellence. This is a sweet story about knowing you can be happy with that special individual, who you just knew would you right for you.

Sung with a genuine love and a true insight into what is needed to be truly happy and free, this is a love song that might have your spirit soaring with the birds above.

See this loving music video on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Frances Baker wonders if she will ever hear the truth from her ‘Soulful Baby’

Posted on 18 June 2022

Released by Ugly Cave Records and showing us why she is indeed protected by loyal angels, Frances Baker reveals to us her stunning vocal progression on the latest gem that will have you in a reflective mood on, ‘Soulful Baby‘.

Frances Baker is a New England and Nashville, USA-based indie alternative solo singer-songwriter and music producer who performs with a graceful style you can’t easily forget.

”She accompanies herself with guitar, samples, and scored midi instruments combining Lo-Fi indie guitar, dynamic rhythm, soulful singing, to create something oddly familiar.” ~ Frances Baker

Currently on tour in New York City, as she travels the country to expose her music to the masses, Frances Baker is like a heavenly wonder on ‘Soulful Baby‘ as she soars into our awaiting ears with so much kindness. Her style is so unpretentious, the lyrics introspective and the vocal qualities rather divine, as we are placed into a world that will have you floating rather peacefully as you contemplate everything you previously felt.

‘Soulful Baby‘ from New England and Nashville, USA-based indie alternative solo singer-songwriter/music producer Frances Baker is a sweetly sung single from a young artist who wonders if her relationship can truly make it through all the plastic and untruths. Her expressive ambience is rather calming and you might look deeply outside the window next to you, pondering that time you wish you knew the actual story to set you free forever.

Listen up to this gorgeous single on Spotify and see her career rise on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

ANNA VEE shows us vividly inside her dreams while riding that ‘Yellow Cadillac’

Posted on 16 June 2022

With a real insight into her mentality right now as she looks for the life that no one can take away from her, ANNA VEE blends in some loveable satire to keep us all guessing what her actual goals are with ‘Yellow Cadillac‘.

ANNA VEE is a Stockholm, Sweden-based, Ukranian-born indie-pop singer-songwriter who keeps things natural with a stunning array of fresh vocals and smartly written lyrics.

”Together with the EP ANNA VEE is releasing The World’s First Unique Music Royalty NFT Collection where the NFT holders share 50% of the revenue generated from the EP.” ~ ANNA VEE

With her intelligent mindset, delightful singing ability, NFT foresight and a winning attitude, ANNA VEE might be one of the most promising pop musicians on the planet right now. She keeps things simple and gets our heads nodding to her superb style that might force a welcome smile after many months wrapped inside frigid frowns.

‘Yellow Cadillac‘ from Stockholm, Sweden-based, Ukranian-born indie-pop singer-songwriter ANNA VEE is a catchy track for anyone who wants to get away from the tribulations of this rough world. She sings with a tranquil energy that will probably get you clicking your fingers and imagining living in one of those massive mansions where celebs spend their lives hidden inside. Featuring her silky vocals that will light up your mood, this is a single to play loud when you just want to forget your stresses and see a rising artist at her best.

See this classy music video on YouTube and see more on the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen