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Vulcan Xs1’s sad message is haunting on ‘From The Ceiling’

Posted on 16 August 2020

Nick Sharpsky aka Vulcan Xs1 is an artist, producer and audio engineer who is back with is new song called ‘From The Ceiling‘ and this hits deep in the heart.

Boston, Massachusetts is the home of Vulcan Xs1 who is an electronic artist with ambient, minimalist and house influences. He was born and raised in Wheeling, West Virginia, and is currently attending Berklee College of Music studying Music Production and Engineering. This is an artist who loves to challenge himself.

This song echoes through the speakers and is a soundtrack to mental health. You are so tired of the pain and thinking of being alone forever. The beat is so haunting and I feel like this is an artist that is expressing himself and is clearly been finding it tough like so many.

Vulcan Xs1 is a singer who is totally honest and who performs with a heart-breaking style. ‘From The Ceiling‘ is is fantastic song that is really dark and moody. This is a message for the times and how close we can get to giving up. We all need someone close to us right now.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

California artist Kozmik has love on the mind on ‘monkey in the middle’

Posted on 16 August 2020

LA dance act Kozmik wants true love on his brand new dance-pop release called ‘monkey in the middle‘.

That feeling when you love someone but now have another crush on the mind. You aren’t sure what to do now and are taking time to decide. On the one hand you love who you are with but feel like the new crush will make you happier. In a way you feel a bit bad that you are feeling this but this is the way things are.

This is the 3rd single from the Californian artist after the successful releases of ‘Panic‘ and ‘Sunsets‘. With a dance vibe this is a reflective smooth pop track all about deciding which love is best for you right now. The vocals are fabulous and adds to the love-torn picture that we are witnessing.

Kozmik keeps on coming out with fantastic music and ‘monkey in the middle‘ is a top song with a love twist that happens in life from time to time.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Lively Liverpool singer-songwriter Harry Tonks fascinates on ‘Fading’

Posted on 16 August 2020

English singer-songwriter Harry Tonks strides in with a fab new indie-pop song that sums up 2020 called ‘Fading‘.

Harry Tonks is a young singer-songwriter based in Liverpool. After starting to play guitar when he was just 10 in Cheshire, he was in cover bands by the time he was 11. Fast forward to 2020, Harry decided to release his first single ‘Scars Last Forever‘, which gained positive reviews and received radio play on BBC Introducing.

With ‘Fading‘ being Harry’s 3rd ever released single, you can feel him improving after each song. With a soulful start and a strong voice, this is a track that gets into the groove quickly and don’t let go. You remember those good days and some friendships fade after a while as we evolve and move on.

Liverpool’s Harry Tonks sings from the heart and this is a fine single to add to the playlists far and wide. ‘Fading‘ is up there with the best of 2020.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ananya Birla joins us together with peaceful message ‘Let There Be Love’

Posted on 16 August 2020

Ananya Birla is back with her fantastic new indie pop single called ‘Let There Be Love‘.

Bombay-born and now a multi-platinum record selling artist, Ananya burst onto the music scene in 2016. Since then there has been no looking back, with over 200 million streams and being the first Indian to have Indian Music Industry certified platinum and double platinum singles. This is a singer who is rising in the world scene all the time.

Ananya, who is signed with Universal Music India and supported by Island Records UK, began her journey at open-mic nights in London pubs while studying at university. Ananya worked her way from the bottom all the way to the top and for this she is to be admired. She is also an avid mental health campaigner who tries her best to show the world that we need to look after those close to us and to speak up on these issues.

Ananya Birla sings with such passion and beauty on ‘Let There Be Love‘. This is a fast-rising artist who is only getting better and better. She is a real inspiration.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Digital Head morph the speakers into our brains on fantastic ‘To Whom it May Concern’

Posted on 14 August 2020

Electronica beats with a catchy flow is the name of the game here from the mysterious producer named Digital Head as he drops his latest album called ‘To Whom it May Concern‘.

Now living in Austin, Texas, Digital Head has used his platform wisely as an artist to contribute to indie creative projects, with his last album raising funds for charity donations. A fine deed indeed.

‘To Whom it May Concern‘ is the fantastic third album to come from the wildly wonderful experimental artist Digital Head. Viewing this album as the third installment of the trilogy, ‘To Whom it May Concern‘ progresses the personal story of Digital Head as well as considering the effects of the divisive politics currently at play in America, and in the world more widely.

Growing up playing piano and drums, Digital Head has always had a fierce passion for creating great music. Releasing his first single at the age of 15 as an indie artist, he has since gone on to release two albums.

The highlights of this powerful album are definitely ‘Without You‘, ‘Permission‘ and ‘I Surrender‘. The beat is hauntingly ominous and the vocals stunning. You feel like you are in a different world and floating in the sky like a skydiver who just cruises in the air. My body feels relaxed and I let the beat take me to a different world. The skills on the production are quite wonderful.

Digital Head’s ‘To Whom it May Concern‘ is a tech house/edm wonder-wall of beauty and thoughtfulness. This is music that needs to be in movies and this is cinematic dream. One of the best albums of 2020 in the dance category without doubt.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Album Review: ‘Cold Hands, Burn Slow’ from Fiskur

Posted on 13 August 2020

UK singer-songwriter Fiskur is here and he comes out with one of the more underrated albums of 2020 with ‘Cold Hands, Burn Slow‘.

Fiskur was formed by Glasgow songwriter Ross Clark, previously the front-man of Three Blind Wolves.
After Three Blind Wolves ended, Ross was left spinning in the wake of big changes, unsure what to do next. Returning to his roots and taking time for himself, Ross spent a lot of time fly fishing in the River Kelvin. During these lazy afternoons knee-keep in rushing water, he found some much-needed solace and inspiration. With fresh clarity and led by the desire to be challenged, the first songs for the record were created.

Ross then joined forces with longtime friends Andy Monaghan and Chris McGarry to complete the Fiskur sound. Focusing on more electronic sounds from Andy and the driving thump of Chris’ drums, Fiskur’s first record is an exploration into insecurity and the basic fears and hopes we all share in life. Ross’s songs take an honest look at how even at one’s lowest, we are still driven to change and grow.

The highlights on the new release in my ears are definitely ‘I Become Silver‘, ‘Servant‘ and ‘Emerger‘. The storytelling is particularly splendid here with the acoustic energy that fires through the speakers. The moody but vivid sounds put me in a reflective mood and is a welcome listen. This is a soulful artist who is such a talented artist.

‘Cold Hands, Burn Slow‘ from Fiskur is an excellent release from the experience singer-songwriter.

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Arizona’s Ledezma taps his way into the booth with ‘What Is Sound?’

Posted on 13 August 2020

‘What is Sound?‘ rolls in and this is a top new track from the young producer Ledezma.

Ledezma is an 18 year old electronic music producer & writer who lives on the border between Mexico and the United States. Infusing his music with the sounds of Fleetwood Mac and The Bee Gees, he taught himself to use synthesizers and beat loops very early on. This is an artist that soon figured out what he loved and went for it.

‘What is Sound?‘ tries to understand the effects that music can have on people and the emotions it can provoke. This is a fine song that morphs as it goes. The vocals are raw and the electro vibe takes you on a fun journey into the galaxy.

Arizona’s Ledezma does well on ‘What is Sound?‘ and this is a song that is well-dished late at night when you are reflecting on life. This is a producer who is on the right path and his music will only improve.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Florida’s Casandra Lark saunters on with fresh ‘Play It Cool’ Remix

Posted on 11 August 2020

Casandra Lark returns with her fresh style on her new ‘Play It Cool’ Remix that has just dropped into our laps.

The self-made singer-songwriter takes elements from R&B, funk, hip-hop and throws in electronic elements such as synths. This has helped her build a cross-genre audience that enjoy loving “all music genres”. Casandra loves keeping her entire project authentic by being involved in every step of the creative process. From composing the music, writing the lyrics, production to all visual elements, everything is done or overseen closely by her. This is one talented artist that uses her vision and creativity to be fully in control of her artistry.

I love the smooth beat here as it dances elegantly out of the speakers here. The beat just grows and grows on you as it attracts attention due to the deep house flow and electricity.

Casandra Lark’s ‘Play It Cool’ Remix is a succulent treat for our ears during these times of uncertainty in the world. The vocals are stunning and this is a singer that gets her audience. A fine remix that has me in a good mood, I am a new fan of this fine singer who plays things cool as ice.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Alex PGSV is back with the groovy electro vibe on ‘Shame On You’

Posted on 10 August 2020

Alex PGSV is a talented singer-songwriter and producer who is cranking up the heat with his new track called ‘Shame On You‘.

Taken off ‘Purple Matter‘, this is the 2nd single from this powerful release that adds pop, indie and electronic music like a well-made gin & juice. Pogosov is Alex’s surname so he just took out the vowels and used it as an artist name. Very clever indeed. This Green Day fan makes music that he loves and is always looking for new ways to improve. Trust your ideas. Proceed with love, never violence. This is the mantra of this inspirational new producer and artist.

Alex PGSV’s ‘Shame On You‘ is a rewarding journey of self-discovery. His story is about a special person who let him down badly. He fell for them so hard but was left at the dial tone and things went quiet. Alex’s career is only going to get louder due to the quality music here.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

UK band Wisecrack return with fiery rock thunderbolt ‘The Grief Dance’

Posted on 10 August 2020

English Rockers Wisecrack are back with their new song and it’s what we have been waiting for called ‘The Grief Dance‘.

The project formerly based in Lincoln in the UK, has been playing since 2012 and has released two full length albums, Pining For The Road (2012) and Whiskey, No Mixer (2014). Briefly putting the project on pause after their second full-length, Matt Wise turned his hands to drumming in arguably two of the UK’s best punk bands– Crazy Arm, and The Human Project. Now with the attention fully back, this is the time for Wisecrack to show their stuff.

‘The Grief Dance‘ is an acoustic journey that starts off with some fine guitar riffs that soon introduce us to the intricate lyrics. From there, burning rubber illuminates from the speakers as the band fully express themselves. The UK band are on full volume for this one as they tear through the stage on this fine track. I love the solos and the skill level is clearly high from this very experienced band. Now based in South West London, Wisecrack provide us with a look to 2021 when fiery live gigs can happen again.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen