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Those Skies Above: Memphis band Dream Crusher Hope Smasher look to the heavens for inspiration on ‘Grey Foxes’

Posted on 13 November 2021
Vertebrate Moves by Dream Crusher Hope Smasher

Taken off their engrossing 5-track EP which has been bone-chillingly named Vertebrate Moves, Dream Crusher Hope Smasher are quite absorbing on their remember-this-day new single called ‘Grey Foxes‘.

Dream Crusher Hope Smasher is a high-octane synth-rock band performing with a real purpose, who is from Memphis, Tennessee.

”A mash-up of misadventure, mid-life crisis and potentially credit score lowering musical algorithms, Dream Crusher Hope Smasher is the sum of its parts.” ~ Dream Crusher Hope Smasher

You feel the insides of your awaiting core take you to a place you couldn’t have expected before, as the flourishing vocals are so crisply toned like a toasted sandwich made just right. The saucy soundscape has been made with just the right flavour too, as you feel a sudden warmth wrap all over you to help you build up the previously lost energy.

‘Grey Foxes‘ from the Memphis, Tennessee-based indie synth-rock act Dream Crusher Hope Smasher, is a thrilling experience that is all about making it through whatever struggles you are going through. You can either sit back and let everything go through you or take a step forward to reach those goals you have set for yourself. This is a movie-type soundtrack that has been made with such elegance that it shines through all over your awaiting soul to embrace lovingly, just as those great songs do.

Hear this fine new single via Bandcamp and see more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

If I Could Only Make You Mine: The Kindest People show us why it really matters on ‘Wedding Day’

Posted on 10 November 2021

Formally a surf rock act that skillfully rode the sea-filled waves trying to catch the best barrels imaginable, The Kindest People show us their growing maturity on their latest single called ‘Wedding Day‘.

The Kindest People is a four-piece Johnson City, Tennessee-based indie garage rock outfit. Featuring intricate solos through guitar and drums, this is a ravishing track from a band who certainly know how to wake you up from any previously drowsy sleep-infused naps.

”The band combines slick, catchy melodies with a large variety of instrumentation in order to frankenstein their own unique sound of rock and roll.” ~ The Kindest People

There is so much passion and introspection wrapped inside this tasty sandwich of an experience, with rampaging riffs to nibble on ravenously. The pace is high tempo all the way with no let ups, as you gaze outside and think deeply about your own path to that altar.

‘Wedding Day‘ from the Johnson City, Tennessee-based indie garage rock band The Kindest People, rockets through your sleepy eyes and helps us face our fears one at a time. This is a hard-hitting song about wondering through this special day for so many, and wondering whether it will actually happen with the right person for you. Sung with a heartfelt velocity that spins a web of spidery reflective poison into your mind for an instant, this is a terrific effort from such a criminally underrated band.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more stories on their IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Just Listen: B’rael brings us a romantic track for all those in love with ‘This Song’

Posted on 18 October 2021

With a fast-paced flow and sweetly-tipped feelings of sensual romance brewing like a deliciously warm cup of coffee together in the morning while you cuddle close, B’rael brings us his latest track all about being totally honest about your true feelings with ‘This Song‘.

B’rael is a Jacksonville, North Carolina-based, Chattanooga, Tennessee-born indie Hip-Hop artist, former soldier, appliance store owner and poet.

This is the story of love and how it can bring you closer and closer, as your clear eyes glint like a spark in the sky. You feel the loving emotions here with a smoothly cut ambiance that is perfect for those late nights – when the candles are lit – and the hearts fluttering like its the first time you have ever kissed. This is the perfect track to play when you want to express yourself, to that person who you truly care for.

‘This Song‘ from North Carolina-based indie rapper and poet B’rael, is a well-rapped single all about how the royalty can rise when two souls are joined as one team. This is that lets-work-together-experience to make sure that what you have can last forever, as you gaze into each others eyes and never forget that love can indeed last if you keep things simple.

Hear this terrific new release on Spotify and check out the IG music page for more info.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Pressed Within My Feet: Madeleine Bradford is grateful for her life on ‘Wisteria’

Posted on 3 October 2021

With a supremely ear-warming sweet voice and that genuine energy which blossoms all over this peaceful new single, Madeleine Bradford sings with such love and understanding on ‘Wisteria‘.

Madeleine Bradford is a seventeen-year-old Nashville, Tennessee-based indie alternative folk singer-songwriter. She makes the type of meaningful music that calms your rapid heartbeat down, as she takes us on a journey through finding her purpose in this rather odd world.

“At its core, this song is about growth, healing, and the knowledge that gratitude and pain can often coexist; pain doesn’t translate to a lack of gratitude, and gratitude doesn’t translate to a lack of pain. The exploration of these interwoven complexities was of great interest to me when writing this song, and I sincerely hope that it resonates.” ~ Madeleine Bradford

‘Wisteria‘ from the youthful Nashville, Tennessee-based indie alt-folk singer-songwriter Madeleine Bradford, shows us a gloriously talented musician with the world at her feet. She is clearly self-aware and knows that life is about living, not regretting. With a smooth vocal ambiance which leaves you beaming from ear to ear, she has a relaxing energy that takes you to a place in time where stress doesn’t exist.

Being grateful for what you have first, is always a good place to start so you may truly grow.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Crashing Waves: Nashville EDM artist Aleigha Kely finds her wondrous mental flow with ‘Moons’

Posted on 15 September 2021

As she looks up to see that beautiful sky that is guiding her to that self-enlightening world she so seeks, Aleigha Kely smoothly saunters through the smoke of the world to reach the ‘Moons‘.

Aleigha Kely is an exciting Nashville, Tennessee-based indie EDM artist. She has a stunning vocal ability that seems to float into your awaiting soul with much love attached.

”Originally from Grand Rapids MI, she started writing music when she was fifteen and went on to study music performance at Millikin University.” ~ Aleigha Kely

This is the message of doing something about feeling so low with all the pressures of life bringing you down and depressed, as you seek a break from it all. Finding peace is the quest and looking after your body through the calming streams that can lift up your soul to higher levels of happiness, to put you in a much better place than before.

Sung with a real grace and a stunning confidence, there is so much to love here from a truly sensational artist who it feels like is at the peak of her powers. She has an electric style that seems to mesh so perfectly with the punchy beat – as she takes us for a sun-lit ride into the right path to take – in this rather confusion-filled world.

‘Moons‘ from the wonderfully promising Nashville, Tennessee-based indie EDM solo artist Aleigha Kely, is a supremely fascinating single packed full of dazzling vocals and mood-changing ambiance. This is a top track to close your eyes to so you can fully immerse yourself into the calming ocean, away from the sprawling city streets that can take away your valuable soul if you let it.

Finding peace in the healing salt water first, is the only way to be able to look upwards and feel totally free again.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more news on her IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Wish Someone Would Take My Place: The wonderfully authentic Savanna Leigh takes a second to breathe on ‘Girl Underneath’

Posted on 14 September 2021

After the massive success of her delightful five-track debut EP called ‘Changes‘, Savanna Leigh is quite sublime on her latest single called ‘Girl Underneath‘.

Savanna Leigh is a highly motivated Brandon, Florida-born, Nashville, Tennessee-based indie pop artist and model with a massive future. She sings with delightful elegance on each chord and takes you to a happier place.

”Girl underneath” is a song about learning how to take time to really focus on yourself, to slow down, just breathe and figure out what you need whether it’s emotionally or physically. Prioritizing yourself.” ~ Savanna Leigh

After being inspired by her Dad who was a touring country artist who used to sing with her sister Lexi, you feel her mature attitude shine through like a calming breeze, as this is exactly what she wants to do.

Each note is made with a real class and superlative style, as you wrap inside her intoxication aura and let her music heal all of your self-doubts away. The glorious visuals only enhances her message, as she looks to move away from the suffocating crowds to focus on what is truly important. Getting away from those sticky clubs that can damage innocent souls and take you down tempting paths you should avoid, is a move that this smart young artist has certainly realized.

”I moved to Nashville when I was 18 to pursue music full time but I have been involved in it my whole life.” ~ Savanna Leigh

‘Girl Underneath‘ from the twenty years-young business-savvy and fashionable Nashville, Tennessee-based indie pop solo artist and model Savanna Leigh, is an outstanding single from a clearly talented multi-creative. Her luscious vocals are so smooth and filled with an ear-shaking experience, that has your whole inspired body asking for more.

With a true message of telling yourself to slow down and look after your inner soul for a while, this is easily one of the best singles from 2021 so far. Her realness and quality shines through the dark clouds of this rather odd world, as that true genuine energy is so hard to find these days.

Hear this charming new single on her Spotify and see more via her IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Money Talk: Emerging Tennessee rapper Kalaniwealth drops debut single ‘Pussy Sing’

Posted on 26 July 2021

As she rises from the back room right onto the main stage, Kalaniwealth has been waiting to explore her music desires and fires in hot with the raunchy debut track which will surely have you blushing on ‘Pussy Sing‘.

Kalaniwealth is a confident Nashville, Tennessee-based female rapper. She makes that honest vibration that is exciting and totally honest, as she knows exactly where her goals and fantasies are hidden.

This is the story all about telling it how it is, as she feels like now is the perfect time to release her first track. She has been building up for this specific moment and takes us for a wild ride, through her vivid imagination on a sweat-inducing song with a speaker-pounding beat.

Each line is dropped with some aplomb – as she skillfully caresses the mic with such a purposeful abandon – which leaves you in no doubt of her cheeky intentions. She is doing things the best way she knows how to and sees herself as an underrated emcee, with so much hunger you can feel it in each booty-powered verse.

‘Pussy Sing‘ from the new Nashville, Tennessee-based hip-hop artist Kalaniwealth, is a hot-blooded affair as she takes us through the naughty story of dancing just the way she likes it, as she heartily seeks someone who can fulfill all her deepest cravings.

With a fresh mindset and containing charm for days, she is oozing mainstream appeal and certainly has the rap skills to match her lofty ambitions.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more news via the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Can’t Explain: Wonderful Huntsville singer Sarah J wants to fall back into their caring arms when she’s ‘Home’

Posted on 28 June 2021

Released as part of her beautifully elegant four-piece debut EP called ‘Miss J‘, Sarah J sings so sweetly on her lovely new single all about finding herself as a doorstep that makes her feel complete on ‘Home‘.

Sarah J aka Sarah Johnson, is a highly promising eighteen years young Huntsville, Alabama-born and raised, sometimes Nashville, Tennessee-based, indie alt-soul/pop/country singer-songwriter and pianist instructor. She shows us her soulfully authentic music with a warm effect that has your body glowing in delight, as you feel like you are listening to someone who is inspiring and humble.

”I hope that everyone who has been able to listen receives a special message from my songs. Whether it is empowerment, sadness, regret, passion, or just good vibes, I appreciate you all for listening.” – Sarah J

As she wonders deeply if they will stay together this time – she tries her best to work out the journey – but just wants to be calm and be together without too many questions. Her heart isn’t quite made up on which path to take, but she knows that they make her feel relaxed which is where she needs to be right now.

With a stunning vocal ability that is only just coming to the fore, you feel her sadness mixed with intrigue throughout on this stunning effort. The emotion-filled lyrics grab you closely too and everything is so loving, her immense talent is here and you can just hear that there is so much more to come.

‘Home‘ from the supremely classy young Alabama indie alt-pop/country/soul singer/pianist Sarah J, is a top quality single that is full of poise and that extra bit of rare class. She makes music for the true purpose of fulfilling her soul and helping others get through their day.

Sarah J is a real old soul who is rather uniquely special and someone who we need to appreciate greatly. After three years of doing everything DIY to get to this point, she can do anything her creative mind and work ethic takes her.

Stream this freshly created new single on her growing Spotify and see more visuals via her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Dances In The Spotlight: Groovy Nashville band Tear Ducks return after heartbreak with that glowing ‘Shine’

Posted on 7 June 2021

After a few unforeseen delays and waiting longer than they expected for their ten-track album ‘Another Late Night‘ to drop, Tear Ducks wipe away the tears as they move on swiftly from someone who wasn’t worth it on ‘Shine‘.

Tear Ducks is a happy-go-lucky Nashville, Tennessee-based indie soft-rock band with a real soulful vibration. They make that introspective type of vibe that has you rather thoughtful and also feeling warm inside from their welcoming style.

”After a series of graduations, breakups, and job moves, former bandmates of several projects return to their suburban Nashville hometown after an 8 year hiatus of playing together.” – Tear Ducks

The vocals here are super chilled and kind of reminds you of Dr Dog back in the day, with an authentic sound that is never too rushed, and always honest to the core bone. You feel a sense of reflection here as you remember when you met someone who thought that they were too good for you – and moved on to their dream human – whilst leaving you with a sour taste in your mouth. However, you were happy that it happened, as then you could move onto greener pastures.

‘Shine‘ from the super mellow and meant-to-be-jamming-together Nashville-based indie soft-rock band Tear Ducks, shows us into a true story that has you wishing that they would take a chance on you, but don’t seem to want to. Sometimes you think that you should be with a soul that seems to be the right person at first, when actually you two couldn’t be more different in reality.

Stream this new awesome single on Spotify and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Can’t Be Fixed: Hannah Kalfas feels regret for trying to mend a broken soul on debut track ‘Shoulda Known’

Posted on 25 May 2021

She was so glad that she got out before it was too late. Hannah Kalfas walks away from someone that is severely damaged and manipulative beyond reason, on her much-awaited debut track called ‘Shoulda Known‘.

Hannah Kalfas is a young and motivated indie-pop singer-songwriter from the hotbed of the music world, Nashville in Tennessee. She has a rare gift of an aesthetically pleasurable vocal ability — mixed with smartly worded lyrics —  that gives you that thoughtful perspective, on what could of been if you didn’t close that door for good.

You feel her sugary voice washing over all you in the wind-swept ocean, as she remembers being pulled away by the lifeguard of her own intuition. She tried in vain to save him, as his selfish deeds took over and made him turn into someone that she didn’t want anything to do with. The story of trying to help someone who didn’t want to be helped is way too common in this know-it-all google world, and causes friends and lovers to be lost into the dark hole of despair forever.

‘Shoulda Known‘ from the emerging Nashville indie-pop singer-songwriter Hannah Kalfas, has you thinking deeply about when you knew something was so true, but you chose to look the other way and now regret that decision that luckily didn’t cause as much damage as it could. Live and learn, trust must always be earned.

Hear this delightful talent as she climbs up the music ranks on Spotify and see her authentically pure IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen