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Break Free: PURE is at their heavy best with the rampaging release Caught in the Undertow

Posted on 27 August 2022

Released from their 9-track debut album called Vita Brevis, PURE show us what hardcore sounds like in 2022 with their speaker-breaking single all about being Caught in the Undertow.

PURE is a powerfully constructed Austin, Texas-based indie hard rock and metal band who are influenced by heavyweights such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Alice In Chains, Megadeth, and Metallica.

”Formed by Brent Moore, Rob Hanz, and Sebastian Steber in early 2020. Dave Kulikowski was brought in to fill out the bottom end shortly afterword and the band struck gold with their front person, Caitlin O’Connor, in July 2020.” ~ PURE

Snapping away our previously foul mood with a heavy performance to remember forever, PURE pulsate us in places that have been hidden away from the world for years. Rattling with a combustion filled energy that will shock many, this is a heart racing anthem for those who needed it most.

Caught in the Undertow from Austin, Texas-based indie hard rock and metal band PURE is a scorching hot track from an outfit who roars into mountain-topping heights here. With a massively loud and window smashing sound that will wake you up if you were sleeping before, this is a track all of us who need to be uplifted away from the doom of the current world.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more on the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Good Time: Honey Made grows tired of the games with the groovy delight Upstairs

Posted on 24 August 2022

After delighting our faces with 2019’s Perfect Getaway, Honey Made are rather incredible on a sensually loving single that will have many embracing their lovers tightly Upstairs.

Honey Made is a 9-piece Austin, Texas-based indie primal-soul RnB band who are inspired by the greats such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and Earth Wind and Fire.

Gliding in swiftly with a classy tone that might cause uncovered necks to blush suddenly, Honey Made makes that silky treat that is so easy to digest. Vocally excellent and with an aura that shall take you places in your mind that you had forgotten, which brings your mood back to true freedom. There is a hum in the speakers that can’t be taught, as their intuitive melodies bring great joy to all who listen closely.

Upstairs from the 9-piece Austin, Texas-based indie primal-soul RnB band Honey Made is one of the more crisply woven-into-your-soul singles that will make you smile. There is an incredible quality attached here that is rather magnificently created and world class to the max, as you just imagine that sparked up night that has turned into something memorable.

When you look inside those eyes and see that romantic flame, it’s best to keep it alive.

Listen up to this top new track on Spotify and see more news via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Hate My Head: Max Diaz sends us into a flashback-fueled state of overpowering lirium

Posted on 16 August 2022

Dropping probably the most sternum shaking track you are likely to encounter today, Max Diaz is in absolutely belting form with a Nirvana-like performance to remember forever on lirium.

Max Diaz is a Houston, Texas-based indie alt-rock singer-songwriter who shreds the mics wherever he lands because of the potent velocity of his delivery.

”Music Speaks. It doesn’t matter what you look like, or who you are, it’s a universal language that should be enjoyed by everyone.” ~ Max Diaz

Showing us a vocal force that might change your entire perspective of life as you saw it before, Max Diaz bravely raises awareness for those who have been savagely treated in abuse of many shapes.

With lockdown making some relationships barely livable for so many, this is such a vital message to surely motivate those who need some encouragement and that lift to move into safer waters.

There is so much to love about a band who puts in their 100% on each note. Max Diaz certainly delivers and with much aplomb, too. There is volume blushing passion in droves here, with a glow of intensity that shall wake you up if you didn’t realize how it all ends in this story.

lirium from Houston, Texas-based indie alt-rock singer-songwriter Max Diaz might be the most important release yet of 2022. If you need a pick-me-up. This is the track to play loud. All night long.

See this excellent video on YouTube and via more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Wanna Trade Places: Rachel Black is feeling herself on Pressure

Posted on 14 August 2022

Taken off her 5-track EP from 2021 called See What Had Happened Was, Rachel Black is in no mood to mess around on her absolute anthem for those who need a push in the right direction on Pressure.

Rachel Black is an Oklahoma City-based, Texas-born indie RnB artist who is still in love with that classic 90s sound that is rather timeless.

”Her musical influences come from her family, who are talented in their own right, but also from listening to all types of music growing up.” ~ Rachel Black

Urging herself to keep up the hard working mentality despite those who are plotting her downfall, Rachel Black knows that many wish that they could be her right now. Sung with a potent expertise, she flourishes rather radiantly and with much precision.

Pressure from Texas-born indie RnB artist Rachel Black is a sizzling song about showing those haters that she is on a mission to the top no matter what. Displaying her understandably sassy ways with a clear vocal experience that will have you turning this up to max, we are thrown into a rather entertaining effort. Urging herself to deal with the pressure no matter what is the mission, on a beat that will help inspire us all when we feel like giving up.

When you feel you can win, you probably will.

Listen up to this fine new single on YouTube and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You Know I like It: Suzanne VanRandwyk wants to feel that tingle again on her spine with Kiss Me Again

Posted on 11 August 2022

Reminiscing about that time when her heart fell in love instantly, Suzanne VanRandwyk sends us one of the most romantic singles of 2022 so far with the joyful smooch-filled gem that is Kiss Me Again.

Suzanne VanRandwyk is a wonderful indie Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter who blends in Americana, folk-rock and country.

”Creates heartfelt songs that tell stories of everyday people in vivid detail.” ~ Suzanne VanRandwyk

Soothing our worries away while she brings a ray of sweet sunshine inside our intrigued ears, Suzanne VanRandwyk shows us we are better off when we are in the zone of love. Her genuine vibes are there for all to see and hear, as there is a warm glow of fondness from a truly classy soul.

Kiss Me Again from Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter Americana/country artist Suzanne VanRandwyk is that hugely memorable song when you just want your whole body to feel so fine again, like it deserves. Sung with so much love and beautiful energy, this is a lovely effort to put on loud when you need to feel like innocent romance still exists.

Listen up to this fine new single on Spotify and see more via the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Texas RnB artist Nubia Emmon can’t help but follow her hungry body on ‘Trip’

Posted on 30 July 2022

Produced by Austin’s DSII, Nubia Emmon wants to get up on it and show her new lover that she is the real deal on the hypnotizing new single to dance all night with called ‘Trip‘.

Nubia Emmon is an enchanting Austin, Texas-born RnB/hip hop artist who makes pure anthems that will uplift your mood and take you to a more illuminated place.

Inspired by the classic 90s and the early 2000s sound, Nubia Emmon shows us her elegant charms and shall slide a cheeky smile all over your face. Guiding us delightfully into a party that is getting charged up, but never too much to handle. With a calming breeze that shall urge you to make that move, this is a smooth experience which will have you in awe of her serene vocal ability.

‘Trip‘ from unassuming Austin, Texas-born RnB/hip hop artist Nubia Emmon is a soaring single from a singer who is rather graceful and real. Her eyes spark as she shows us this romantic occasion that is out of character-but needed-as her body craves a playmate tonight, no matter what.

When you look into their eyes for the first time, you just know whether it’s going to work.

See this new video on YouTube and check out her IG page for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rubx wonders where he went wrong on the emotional break-up soundtrack, ‘Negligent’

Posted on 23 June 2022

With the sequel to his debut single from 2021 called ‘Sorry‘, Rubx wishes he could know what went awry as he felt that sad coldness that has his heart entrenched in the miserable snow on, ‘Negligent‘.

Rubx is a Waco, Texas-based indie Hip hop artist and photographer who is currently dealing with his demons and shows us how the journey is transpiring.

”Rubx is an enigma. The perplexity of his lyricism tells a story of battling mental health – while also learning who he is himself.” ~ Rubx

Sensing that they could have been something special as he daydreams about their reconnection that might be a distant hope, Rubx shows us the frankness that is seeping through his veins on this tear-inducing footpath.

This is a song to heal with – keep that hope for better days alive in your heart with – and truly embrace if you have dealt with the trauma of a past relationship that terminated unexpectedly.

”This song is expressing how I felt about a breakup that ended without closure. It’s fair to say, I couldn’t find the words to express how I was feeling and that’s why it took a year and a half to finish writing it.” ~ Rubx

‘Negligent‘ from Waco, Texas-based indie Hip hop artist Rubx is a reminder that life isn’t fair sometimes. With a deep story that could have your mind spinning – if you have ever been thrown into a romantic washing machine that can knock you down – this is an accurate description of a moment that could scar your soul forever. Rapped with a genuine look inside a room that many wish to avoid if they only have a selfish attitude, this is a heart-shaking track which will have you looking around to see where you went wrong.

Hear this new single on Spotify and check out his socials on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

San Gabriel is feeling rather washed up on the catchy new nostalgic gem, ‘Circles’

Posted on 5 June 2022

Speculating why this is happening when genuine romance should be the only occurrence, San Gabriel gives us natural goosebumps to look at deeply with the latest release, ‘Circles‘.

San Gabriel is a James Bookert-created Austin, Texas-based indie-pop singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer and writer.

Skillfully enhancing our speakers’ capabilities with a tremendously memorable sound to transform the mood of the world, San Gabriel is rather magnificent with a stunning style that shall take you into this picture that is pasted on repeat. Sung with a smooth technique and featuring a radiant beat, this is a song to treasure.

”It began as a side project behind the counter of J & J Spirits, an east Austin liquor store, where Bookert took a job between tours with his then band, Whiskey Shivers.” ~ San Gabriel

‘Circles‘ from Austin, Texas-based indie-pop singer-songwriter San Gabriel might send your mind into a whirlpool-like spin as you recall when you felt so stuck inside something you once cherished. With a groovy texture that sends you into an alternative universe that flips your perspective, that shall have you wondering why things just fall flat sometimes even if you wish for the opposite.

When you feel like your mind keeps on flipping, counting on a better result next time is the only thing that can keep you feeling positive.

Listen up to this summer single to swim into on SoundCloud and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Texas-based pop artist Cavono wonders if he will fail again or win the love he craves on, ‘I’m On Fire’

Posted on 23 May 2022

Thinking profoundly about this pure love that has recently passed and with the emotions still fresh in his memory, Cavono is concerned that he didn’t do enough and awaits that vital information that shall either set him free or sail his heart away into the distance on, ‘I’m On Fire‘.

London Cavono Morris aka Cavono is an Illinois-born, Fort Worth, Texas-based indie-pop singer-songwriter and music producer who after many years of trying, has found his true voice.

”Taking a little bit of each of his favorite artists, His style ranges from Dean Martin to DNCE vibes. Sharing his Deep Bass/Baritone vocals became harder than it sounds due to the era of music currently, that is until someone categorized his voice to “Modern Day Crooner.” ~ Cavono

Sending into a stirring state of mind that has you pondering deeply about when you wanted to be with someone so badly, Cavono shows us profoundly inside the soul of a lover who tried his best but is mightily worried about what shall transpire next as he waits in heightened suspense.

‘I’m On Fire‘ from Fort Worth, Texas-based indie-pop singer-songwriter/music producer Cavono is an emotional plea for that love to come straight into his core again, rather than gliding away into the distance. Sung with a passionate liveliness that might get the hairs on your arms standing straight up to attention, this is an electric performance that shall bring you much enjoyment.

Sometimes you just need to hope for a love to return, as you think deeply and wonder if you truly did enough or faltered when it mattered most.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rising Texas Americana/country artist Rī Wolf roams freely with that extraordinary soul on, ‘Two Wild Horses’

Posted on 18 May 2022

Taken off his upcoming 14-track ‘Elemental‘ album that is due for release on the 27th of May, Rī Wolf drops the lead single from this much-awaited release with the cinematic single about that real connection that is so hard to find on, ‘Two Wild Horses‘.

Rī Wolf is a skilled Canyon, Texas-based indie Americana/country solo singer-songwriter, West Texas A&M University Alum and cabin builder.

”After spending the last 14 years as a collegiate track and field coach in Texas and almost 9 years away from music, Rī Wolf is bursting back into the music scene with a Grass Roots Americana sound reminiscent of a West Texas Troubadour making his way back home.” ~ Rī Wolf

Showing us why he is so highly respected and a name to truly take notice of due to his genuine lyrics and outstanding vocals, Rī Wolf wanders freely with that amazing soul who is headed in that same direction as he is. Sung with gliding greatness that seems to inspire you to hold the hand of those who have the same mindset, this is a rather spectacular effort that should resonate with so many of us.

”This song is about freedom and pursuing your passion with the one you love right beside you. That’s how I feel every day getting to play and create music.” ~ Rī Wolf

‘Two Wild Horses‘ from Canyon, Texas-based indie Americana/country solo singer-songwriter Rī Wolf is a rather special single about wanting to brighten that light with someone real who wants to run with you, see the sunset together, and live each day like it’s your last. That freedom feeling is something that holds true in this fantastic new track, that has you looking above, to be grateful for what you have in this world.

Being with that incredible human who gets you and wants to make you better together, is the most remarkable feeling ever after all.

Pre-save this single on Distrokid that will be released with the full album on 27th May and see more content on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen