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Coming Down The Chimney: Chicago singer Jocie Denae drops cheerful Christmas cover classic ‘Happy Holiday’

Posted on 28 December 2021

Bringing us the happy Andy Williams cover that brings you to a smiling place as you get to think about this delightful time of year, Jocie Denae returns with her version of the classic single ‘Happy Holiday‘.

Jocie Denae is a Chicago, Illinois-based indie-pop singer-songwriter and dancer who sings with a youthful vibrance that you can’t help but enjoy.

“Through hard work and determination, my dreams become attainable.” ~ Jocie Denae

As she gets us all into the festive spirit to soothe our trepidations away like a kind angel with a red hat on, Jocie Denae shows us into her take on this well-loved cover that has been woven into our consciousness from an early age. Made famous by Williams in 1963, Jocie helps us shake off the gloom and get us into the mood with her ear-shaking vocals that soon eases you into the holiday spirit.

‘Happy Holiday‘ from Chicago, Illinois-based indie-pop singer-songwriter and dancer Jocie Denae is a sweet effort from someone who clearly loves this treat-filled time of year. She sounds in an inspired mood here – with a track that will bring you back to a time when you loved Christmas like a little kid – who couldn’t wait to wake up early so you could rip open all those presents under the tree.

Hear this lovely audio on YouTube and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Let Me Drown: Peter Stone is ready to change his destructive ways with ‘Save Me’

Posted on 26 December 2021
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With his debut EP that has just been dropped and is called ‘Unlabeled‘, Peter Stone shows us inside this personal invention with his first single from this new project that is all about hoping that someone kind is there to assist with the rescue on ‘Save Me‘.

Peter Stone is a determined 22-year-old Italy-based indie-pop singer-songwriter who performs with the liveliness of someone who has clearly lived and has seen the places where he doesn’t wish to visit ever again.

”Peter’s music tends to be very personal and close to the artist and his feelings and “Save Me” in particular creates a dark ambience but not without shades of light in it.” ~ Peter Stone

Directing us deep inside his pain that threatened to throttle him into a tight chokehold he might not recover from, Peter Stone looks inside the mirror and decides at this precise moment that he doesn’t like what he sees. After a period of in-depth reflection, you feel that he is rising up but needs that special lifeguard to help him with this journey of shaking off that evil shadow he wants no part of.

‘Save Me‘ from the emerging Italy-based indie-pop solo artist Peter Stone, is a highly expressive single from an honest artist who knows that he needs to move away from what has been damaging him before. He sings with such a vividly descriptive style that seems to wrap a web all over you at first, as you join him in getting away from these undesirable restrictions and instead move towards the beaming brightness again.

Speaking up when you need help, is the smart way in starting the process of truly living freely again. The second part is really wanting to change, as you are the only one that can make this happen.

Feel the vibration of this emotionally-charged single on Soundcloud and see his life on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Look Inside: L E T I reminds us that our beautiful environment deserves much better on ‘Rise’

Posted on 25 December 2021

With a heavenly vocal stream of only pure waterfall-like loveliness, L E T I takes our hand on leads us into a finer world where the air is clear and we can all live in a place that isn’t polluted with unnecessary waste on ‘Rise‘.

L E T I is a London, UK-based indie singer-songwriter who sings with a completely genuine nature that is only replenished with love and a kind outlook that has you completely hypnotised.

”Rise talks about the ripple effect that happens when we all start to individually shift our habits while also raising awareness of other social change challenges around climate justice such as the importance of protecting indigenous lands and supporting young generations to build a sustainable future.” ~ L E T I

With her beaming smile lighting up the sky as her stunning voice flows through into our awaiting souls, L E T I is the role model that young and old shall quickly embrace with love. Her only goal appears to be so clear to see – as she sings about a vital issue that has plagued us for so long – as you intrinsically sense such pristine brilliance from a truly wonderful talent.

‘Rise‘ from the London, UK-based indie singer-songwriter L E T I, is a lovable new single that calls for us all to help our planet to be a better place for future generations to enjoy as we have. With so much greed and poor decisions taking place when it comes to our environment, this is a really tranquil song that will have you closing your eyes and looking into a cleaner world. It’s up to us all to speak up now, so that we may protect a creaking planet that is calling out for help as we speak.

Listen to this new track on Spotify and see more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You’ll Want Me: Atlanta’s Alexa Laine drops honest 2nd single about foolish ex on ‘Miss Me’

Posted on 23 December 2021

After the enormous success of her debut single ‘Mr Maybe‘, Alexa Laine sends a striking message to that thoughtless ex-lover who left an innocent woman scorned as he greedily slept around while she was loyal until the end on ‘Miss Me‘.

Alexa laine is an Atlanta, Georgia-based indie-pop solo singer-songwriter who performs from the soul and is only interested in making authentic music to those who need it most.

With her lusciously loveable synth-pop sound that is so alluring and highly relatable for all those with a broken heart, you feel that this is a determined young woman who certainly knows her value.

Alexa laine is quite superb on her follow up single and there is little doubt that she possesses an irresistible vocal range that is so natural and pure, that it compels you to get lost into her world and hope that she does indeed find that true love who treats her properly.

‘Miss Me‘ from the Atlanta, Georgia-based indie-pop solo musician Alexa Laine is a sad tale of how someone can really cause you to think twice about loving again. This is a manifested letter to that unwise former lover, who will soon be regretting that sweet soul who he will never see again. She will be the best that he ever had, and is sung with such poise by a highly promising artist who performs with such genuine vibrancy that transfixes your entire body to listen even closer.

Life seems to be harsh sometimes as your emotions are in flux, as you learn a valuable lesson about being extra careful who let you into your valuable heart.

Hear this brand new single on Spotify and see more on her IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Carrying Others Weight: GREGØ needs that pen and paper on ‘Distinguished Listener’

Posted on 23 December 2021

With a flamboyant start that feels like the speakers could pop apart at any given moment, GREGØ wonders why some people are so full of their own agendas that it makes him roll his eyes on ‘Distinguished Listener‘.

GREGØ aka Gregory Tsavdaridis is a youthful 19-year-old Greece-born, UK-based BIMM London student and indie-pop singer-songwriter.

”At just 14 years old, GREGØ finally decided to embark on his biggest dream ever which is to become a big artist in the music scene, he decided to save up money for a MacBook Pro, install GarageBand and start producing music in his room so he can finally turn his inked notebook he’s been writing on since the age of 12, to actual songs.” ~ GREGØ

Simmering hotly through the surface with his appealing vocal ability, GREGØ has our awestruck bodies grooving with unsaturated joy with a simply stunning performance that has you joyously singing along with him at every possible turn. On a story about tiresomely listening to some people in his life that are so full of rubbish they tire your soul to pieces, this is an honest track that shows us his likeable frankness.

‘Distinguished Listener‘ from the London, UK-based indie-pop singer-songwriter GREGØ, is a wondrous experience that shall have you turning up the voltage to get an extra spark of this mesmerizing performer with the world at his feet. There is so much quality soaked between the sheets of this sizzling track that it might cause you to blush, as he sings so fluidly and seems to capture your attention as only a Polaroid camera could before.

Big things await for a highly talented entertainer who seems to possess that extra pizazz that you are only born with.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Tell Me Who You Are: Matthew Solberg wants his lover to break the mental barrier on ‘Wall of Doubt’

Posted on 22 December 2021

Bringing us a delicate performance about self-doubt and how it can transform everything in a relationship, Matthew Solberg sings with that rare emotional significance that will have you knocking down that pesky ‘Wall of Doubt‘.

Matthew Solberg is an emerging Nashville, Tennesse-based indie solo singer-songwriter who writes smartly scripted melodies that strikes at your heartfelt consciousness as he takes you for a gloriously gentle ride.

As he smoothly guides us into this moving story that clearly means so much to him personally, Matthew Solberg delivers a crisp performance that is minus unnecessary bluster and served only with such meaningful grace by a true gentleman. His intricate guitar playing is a marvellous blend of understated genius, that gushes in briskly and give you hope of finding solutions to a romance that is temporarily lost in the winds of change.

‘Wall of Doubt‘ from the Nashville, Tennesse-based indie solo singer-songwriter Matthew Solberg, is a well-constructed single that has you feeling in a mightily thoughtful mood. Things have veered away from where they were and you wish that it was different, so that you may be connected with your true soulmate just like the universe intended.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Pull Me Close: Kimberly Walker needs to know that all will be okay on ‘Feeling Myself’

Posted on 22 December 2021

Taken from her fresh 5-track EP called ‘Freckles‘, Kimberly Walker shows us her inner strength that shines through so brightly to inspire us all to never give up on anything or anyone we truly care for on ‘Feeling Myself‘.

Kimberly Walker is an irresistible London, UK-based, Staffordshire-born indie alt-RnB/soul artist, who effortlessly blends in elements of pop and jazz, to soulfully enhance our moods with a ravishing presentation of pure class.

”This release is for me and my journey. For surviving all the ups and downs and a reminder that I have the strength to make it through anything.” ~ Kimberly Walker

With an emphasis on the all-important thriving mental health that we all crave, Kimberly Walker leads us into her mind to show us what vulnerable humans need when they aren’t feeling like themselves. This is a brave soundtrack that opens up the previously-closed curtains, which encourages us all to speak up if things aren’t going too well.

”An eerie, genre-bending story about mental health, the pressure it puts on relationships and the drowning feeling of being lost in your own mind. The track explores the difficulties in learning how to navigate through the darkest most vulnerable days and is a desperate cry for help to which many can relate.” ~ Kimberly Walker

‘Feeling Myself‘ from the London, UK indie alt-RnB/soul singer-songwriter Kimberly Walker, is a simply incredible effort that is made with so much love and honesty. Her world was crumbling but she stood up tall and brings us a mesmerizing track for us to sing with her.

When the walls are tumbling down, you need that rock to hold you tight and show you that everything will be alright. After all, you always know who truly cares about you when you are at your lowest.

Listen to this outstanding new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Went Back Straight To Bed: Adee Gershon tries to simplify her thoughts on ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’

Posted on 21 December 2021

Produced by Yonatan Albalak and taken off her 3-track ‘Zemm Ayesha‘ EP, Adee Gershon brings us a true story about how our mind can really define us if you let it control you on ‘I’ll Be Seeing You‘.

Adee Gershon is a much-loved Israeli-based indie singer-songwriter who projects such genuine emotion in all of her well-crafted tracks.

”This song was written while I was struggling depression, a time when I couldn’t see myself as I really was and thinking I might not have ‘IT’ in me.” ~ Adee Gershon

As she opens up the curtains to show us her world – while her mind races off a cliff – and takes her to places she wishes weren’t available, Adee Gershon is at her best here with a fantastic single that has you feeling so contemplative. Her luscious vocals are so dreamy and you feel like she is a tender soul, who is looking for that door that will assist her in finding that much-needed fire again.

‘I’ll Be Seeing You‘ from the superb Israeli-based singer-songwriter Adee Gershon is a touching story that is sung with such love and honesty. She seems to perform so effortlessly and with that true introspection, as she searches for that happy place that will allow her to be truly content. In a world that needs more genuineness and heroes to guide the youth into a better mindset, this is a touching single that will have you reflecting on your own path in this confusing world.

Hear this terrific new track on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Clock Has Struck: Montreal’s Brianne Matthews knows that she deserves to be here on ‘Someday’

Posted on 21 December 2021

With her first release since the captivating 5 track EP ‘Metanoia‘ from earlier on in 2021, Brianne Matthews returns with a positive message that we all need to listen to on full volume with ‘Someday‘.

Brianne Matthews is a 22-year-old Montreal, Quebec-based indie solo singer-songwriter who blends in acoustic neo-soul and pop into her vocal love letters for us to open up and enjoy.

”Brianne has written songs since her school days and she has become ever more adept as a lyricist and, wearing her heart on her sleeve, she believes that determination and the drive she possesses will help her demonstrate that nothing is impossible.” ~ Brianne Matthews

As she ushers us into a better world filled with possibilities as a true superhero would, Brianne Matthews might be your new favourite singer-songwriter. She is a truly extraordinary vocal talent who also pens such sweetly-penned lyrics, that has you feeling like this is your year to shine.

‘Someday‘ from the Montreal, Quebec-based indie neo-soul/pop singer-songwriter Brianne Matthews, is such a peacefully created piece of art from such a calming influence. She reminds us that we need to trust the process that we have strategized and never forget to believe in the universe, as things will fall into place if we believe enough. Wise words indeed, from a young artist who is an old soul and sings with such incredible spirit.

Hear this comforting new single on Spotify and see more news on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

It All Comes Back Around: Charleston rocker Chris Holly tells us to not be afraid on ‘Don’t’

Posted on 20 December 2021

After sharing the stage with all-time legends such as Pantera and Slayer back in the day when he was in the hardcore thrash metal scene, Chris Holly shows the world his growing mellowness on his new single that navigates us through the road of life on ‘Don’t‘.

Chris Holly is a Charleston, South Carolina-based indie-rock artist, producer, manager, and activist, who is a highly experienced musician that has found his niche as a solo musician after many years in various bands.

Featuring gritty vocals that have your eager veins pulsating with utmost excitement, we feel the full strength of Chris Holly showing us the way to a better way of thinking. There is much to like about a highly respected underground legend who has reinvented himself, as he coats our speakers with a quality track to play loud in our awaiting ears.

‘Don’t‘ from the Charleston, South Carolina-based indie-rock solo singer-songwriter and music producer Chris Holly, is a superbly-performed single that has you feeling in a buoyant mood. With so many gloomy people out there waiting for you to fail so that they can feel better about themselves, this is an uplifting message that urges you to carry on with your path, as long as it comes with genuine intentions.

This is an extremely motivating track that will have you reaching for your goals, no matter who tries to doubt you from succeeding.

Stream this new track on YouTube and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen