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You Said I Put You Through: Ali Hugo feels rather lonely on All Alone

Feeling left alone in the damp corner and rather desolate in this bone-chilling world, Ali Hugo wonders if his future is bright or if the darkness is slowly looming to grab his fleeting soul away forever on All Alone.

Ali Hugo is an Ontario, Canada-based rock singer-songwriter, blogger, dancer and video producer who is signed to Mirage Records.

Hugo started his music career at the early age of eight when he joined his family “Leo” band as the lead singer. During his teens, Hugo began the “Spin Around the Mall Tour,” gigging at various shopping malls.” ~ Ali Hugo

He is one of the true underground legends. Ali Hugo rocks out like better days and shows the kids what vigorous music sounds like. All Alone might be one of the most important songs heard yet in 2023. This is honesty at its pure core.

All Alone from Ontario, Canada-based rock multi-creative Ali Hugo is a solo-filled reminder that good quality music with verve and determination is still available. With a haunting story and so much to unwrap with fierce abandon, we feel a striking song explode right before our eyes. Made with passion and ear-splitting vocals to take many back into classic times, this is a good old-fashioned proper single to blast on full volume.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Put The Time In: Che Fresco keeps rising no matter the battles on Dialed In

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Taken off the fiery 11-track album called POV, Che Fresco has decided to show the world that it is indeed possible to be the best version possible despite the smoggy clouds of doom hovering around like yesterday’s toast on Dialed In.

Che Fresco is a South Central, Los Angeles-based indie hip-hop artist, singer-songwriter and music producer who is also a massively skilled multi-instrumentalist.

Growing up playing jazz trumpet, he’s been able to travel to Brazil, Spain, and Cuba before the age of 18 with the help of mentor and friend Fernando Pullum.” ~ Che Fresco

Always stylin’ and never doubting anything about his master plan, Che Fresco tells us to be genuine and to never run away from the true path which is ready to be seen whenever our hearts are happy. Wise words you see? Illuminating our souls the right way, this is as honest a song as anyone shall find in 2023.

Dialed In from South Central, Los Angeles-based indie hip-hop artist Che Fresco is a dream-hunting anthem which aims to wash away the fake like a cleaner on a Monday morning. Standing tall and impressing all listeners with his smokey-cool sound and a catchy beat to match the fire up, this is a hot song to breathe new life into an unconscious world.

Hear this track on YouTube Music.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Broken Heart: Austin pop duo melotheory asks for one more moment together on breathe

With a refined atmosphere to reminisce inside and taken from their 3-track EP named breathe and no eyes open, melotheory dreams of one more moment with a special kind of spirit on breathe.

melotheory is an Austin, Texas-based indie pop duo who were founded by Austin Pedersen and Patrick Insull. After meeting through mutual friends in 2020, they’ve navigated through a 2-year music project which is clearly made with supreme skill.

With the album now complete, melotheory are re-arranging their music for the stage and will be performing throughout Austin and beyond in the coming months.” ~ melotheory

Tranquil throughout and guiding us through the past trauma and into a possible reconciliation, melotheory shall ease many fast heartbeats and stuns our cold hands with a warming reminder that anything is really possible romantically.

breathe from Austin, Texas-based indie pop duo melotheory is a mellow daydream which shall pour rather beautifully into our awaiting epicentres. This is a soothing soundtrack which is made with so much quality, that shall surely instil a sense of hope that is much needed for many loveless souls.

Each second might change moods forever, in a world which needs much more hope and understanding.

Turn this up on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Somebody is Waiting: HYPER CLASH reminds us of the possibilities on Everywhere I look there’s Angels

Urging us all to keep searching for cloud 9 no matter the windy weather, HYPER CLASH leads the way and shows us where the positive energy is on the terrific new single to heal with, Everywhere I look there’s Angels.

Bren Curran aka HYPER CLASH is a Hollywood, Birmingham, UK-based indie singer-songwriter who has a raw schizophrenic musical tendency electro sound.

I wrote this track after my son split from his first girlfriend ( She ended it after they both went to different Uni’s this year) He was clearly heartbroken and I was useless… I didn’t have any words of comfort other than ‘ I am here for you’…It bothered me that I fell so short…so I wrote down all the words of comfort that were passed my way from the wiser generation before… some might seem old-fashioned… but all come from the heart.” ~ Bren Curran

Scintillating from each angle and showing such strength and skill, HYPER CLASH is rather ear-soothing on this wonderful song with soul. Alleviating all worries and reminding us that the light at the end of the tunnel is close, we are treated to a superb soundtrack made with love and care.

Everywhere I look there’s Angels from Birmingham, UK-based indie singer-songwriter HYPER CLASH is a rather splendid single which will settle the nerves and simmer all apprehensions away. Guiding us to the daybreak and hiding the darkness away, with a leader mentality and changing moods, into a striking story which so many of us have sadly felt before.

Even if it’s raining right now, the sun with come out to play again.

Hear this new song on SoundCloud.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I’m Alone: Nyack-based rocker YQ Reed must let go before its too late on Unknown

In command and ready to lead no matter what the consequences, YQ Reed has come way too far to let it go now on the powerful new single with intent called Unknown.

YQ Reed is a Yonkers, NY-born indie alternative punk-rock solo singer-songwriter who is now based in Nyack, NY and seems to make anthems for breakfast.

With a growing fanbase he has released multiple albums, including “Libra Love” and “The Voyage,” and continues to impress fans with his sincerity and unforgettable sound.” ~ YQ Reed

Spreading himself across the globe and enchanting all listeners with something rather illuminating, YQ Reed breaks the chains and shows the world that he is ready for new adventures. Sending our minds into an overload of emotions, we find a delightfully intriguing sizzler to unwrap for its pure energy.

Unknown from Yonkers, NY-born indie rock solo singer-songwriter YQ Reed is a top-quality soundtrack for anyone who needs to get out of that cosy bed right now. Sending our emotions for a ride and inspiring many to open the locked door, this is an outstanding delivery which will open up many eyes to what is possible.

Listen closer on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Feel Your Pain: Iphis reminds her father of their special all-lasting love on I Will Be There

Leading us deep into the toxic but relatable story which almost shattered her in half from witnessing a parent show their dark side so blatantly, the wildly creative Iphis returns with a real account that should put many into a deep reflective gaze, I Will Be There.

Iphis Well is a French indie pop singer-songwriter who loves to make people dance and she is known for her stunningly authentic aura, incredible style and striking hairstyles.

I wrote this song for my father. It talks about how the narcissistic perversion of my mother affected our relationship and mental health. This is also a love letter, to remind him that despite of the distance we have now, I will always be there for him, until the end.” ~ Iphis Well

Sung with marvellous tenderness and love for the betterment of humanity, Iphis Well shows us it is imaginable to love even if it’s rather hard sometimes.

With ear-tingling vocals and so much to think about, this is a rather important song made with true care. After understandably holding back from releasing this for a while, we find a courageous anthem to love unconditionally.

I Will Be There from French indie pop singer-songwriter Iphis Well is a hauntingly exquisite reminder that no matter what happened in the past, there is a bond so deep waiting to be held. Steering us wonderfully through a hugely private moment, we feel the passion of a maturing soul who guides us into the true love she will never forget. No matter the past.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Plain White Dress: Saskatchewan folk artist Jackie K sends us into a timeless dream on Sister Of Stone

Taken from her brand new 10-track album called She’s a Story, Jackie K guides us deeper into that Brandy Clark-like class and passion with the supreme new single Sister Of Stone.

Jackie K is a Saskatchewan, Canada-based indie folk singer-songwriter who makes those profound soundtracks which might invoke sentimental long-lost feelings.

This album is more personal than anything else that I’ve recorded before,” says Jackie K, “but most of the stories aren’t mine.”

Dropping us into a meaningful story which has a carefully snow-bound feeling which will open up more love, Jackie K is brilliant form and sends us into a whole new universe to calm those weary eyes.

Sister Of Stone from Saskatchewan, Canada-based indie folk singer-songwriter Jackie K is a rather emotional single which is rather cinematic and vocally stunning. Pure all the way throughout and sizzling with so many calming melodies made from the heart, this is a supremely soul-healing effort for us all to calm our nerves for the better.

Turn this up on SoundCloud.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Forget Your Pain: Diyatom Deb sees the shooting star burst into relevance on Girl Who Loved The Night

Shining bright and piloting us through the sketchy storms and into calmer days of possibilities, Diyatom Deb drops a 6-minute stunner to wake up all the sleepy heads and take us into a movie-like atmosphere on Girl Who Loved The Night.

Diyatom Deb is a Delhi-born indie rock singer-songwriter who studied at the Global Music Institute and is currently in 3 different bands as the lead singer.

Growing up in Shillong, he got trained in Indian Classical music. Later in life, he got influenced by Rock and Pop music and heavily draws his influences from singers like Don Henley, BB King, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Freddie Mercury, Aretha Franklin, and Donny Hathaway. During his school days, he got the sense of melody from Kishore Kumar.” ~ Diyatom Deb

Delighting all listeners with something ear-tinglingly exhilarating, Diyatom Deb is the kind of modern-day entertainer who loves to stun all hearts and bring us all something rather real and memorable. Timeless in nature and showing the world what classy music sounds like, this is an absolutely spellbinding experience.

Girl Who Loved The Night from the massively passionate Delhi-born indie rock singer-songwriter Diyatom Deb is a rather illuminating song which will cause many tears and numerous emotions to swirl around like an emotional whirlpool. Pulsating in nature and sung with a real vibrancy, to wash all fears away into the evening’s memories.

Listen up on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Lazy Way To Say Goodbye: Michael Waite knows its time to let go on I Built a Fire

Lighting up the scraps of the past that have to go forever in order to open new doors of love, Michael Waite sings with heightened passion and has shown us all how to simmer away from whatever is holding back new growth on I Built a Fire.

Michael Waite is a Marquette, Michigan-based indie singer-songwriter who loves to fuse various elements of folk, jazz, Americana and blues into his genuine music.

Raised in Harvey, a small town outside the port city of Marquette, Waite took early influence from his parents’ blues albums and Irish and American folk songs sung by his father, who passed on to Michael his uncommon memory for songs. He studied trombone in college, and picked up the guitar to accompany his singing.” ~ Michael Waite

Guiding us into this cinematic story with experienced aplomb, Michael Waite is the quintessential underground hero who everyone knows is one of the best in the game. His humble nature shines through so brightly on this rather impressive soundtrack.

I Built a Fire from Marquette, Michigan-based indie singer-songwriter Michael Waite is a splendidly created song which shall heat up many hearts and take millions into the precise moment everything ended. Showing us how to move on in order to grow, is a hugely relevant track for anyone who needed to float into calmer waters.

Light up the emotions on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Kinda Scared: HANA IRENE eases all worries away with the atmospheric stunner, Alien

After lighting up our emotions on 2019s hugely memorable for the night drive, HANA IRENE returns with a rather magnificent single to open up minds no matter the galaxy on Alien.

HANA IRENE is a London, UK-based indie alternative music producer and singer-songwriter captivated by the escapism-feel of the space age and retro comic books.

She likes to mix 60s sultry vocals, soft rock and guitar with contemporary beats, basslines, and synths, with each EP or Album having a different theme and sound almost to reflect an aspect of that time. Her musical influences include Elvis Presley, The Ronettes and The Beatles but also Lana Del Rey, Beach House, and Frank Ocean.” ~ HANA IRENE

Taken from her new 7-track release called Space Station 98, HANA IRENE is rather spellbinding and shall alleviate our apprehensions away with this fearless effort to behold for its beauty.

Guiding us away from the bad energy and only flying toward where true romance shall blossom, this is a rather lovely single to cuddle with all night long.

Alien from London, UK-based indie music producer and singer-songwriter HANA IRENE is one of the more planet-hopping singles to get excited about in 2023. Showing us where the goodness is and asking us to get away from all polluted air, we find something rather inspiring to hold on tightly with as an angelic wonder transmits only pacifying vibrancy.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen