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Take Me: Rise Carmine finds the truth we need to know about on ‘Down’

Posted on 7 June 2021

Formally known as Patiohawk, Rise Carmine teams up with Grammy award-winning producer Dave Schiffman to take us on a groovy journey down under the sea with a terrific new single called ‘Down‘.

Liam Colbert aka Rise Carmine, is a talented Toronto-bred multi-instrumentalist and Berklee College of Music graduate. He is a rule bender who lights up where others hide the fire away, as he makes that spark-fueled music that certainly has your attention lifted to places you didn’t know possible before.

”Rise Carmine strives to find the balance between a well-written song and a dazzling brand of showmanship, between a chorus that you can sing along to and dual-guitar-harmony heroics that harken back to a time of tighter pants and longer hair.” – Rise Carmine

The production here is world class and you feel like you are floating underwater in peace – looking around like a treasure hunter but not searching for gold – only clues to what life is really supposed to be about. With vocals that are supremely translucent and fills your ears with so much hope, this is a song that you will want to play again and again.

‘Down‘ from the top notch Toronto, Canada multi-instrumentalist Rise Carmine, is a spacey song filled with that busting bass-filled melody, that has you feeling so chilled and supremely curious. This is a story about finding the truth inside yourself, whilst taking someone close with you, who isn’t afraid of the swirling seas for a while.

Finding out that elusive truth is the only way to being truly free inside your hungry soul, that yearns for more than what the world offers currently.

See the new music video on YouTube and check out the IG music page for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Blinded By Your Love: Toronto’s Lake Major wonders why they drifted so far apart on ‘Wherever You Are’

Posted on 30 May 2021

With a tearfully heartfelt glance at the past as you remember when you were let down by a soul you loved so dearly, Lake Major expertly slides on his stylish hat and brings us a delicious deep house beat that helps ease the pain on the splendid ‘Wherever You Are‘.

Lake Major is a multi-instrumentalist musician, former punk rocker, drummer, pianist, sound/recording graduate, and electronic producer from high-rise Toronto, Canada. He has an unmistakable ability to fuse songs together that have beautifully haunting melodic soundscapes, mixed expertly by a confident artist in his prime, who keeps things smooth and crystal fresh.

Her vocals simmer into the sea sadly – the fleeting memory of their time together is so romantic – but now soiled and tainted with their distant memory that jumps your heart into a somber state. This is a time that you cherished and wish you could have back, but can’t. You wish them well but regret that you still remember them, as you still feel the hurt deep inside.

‘Wherever You Are‘ from the skillfully eloquent Canadian electronic music producer Lake Major, is a heart-stopping song that digs deep at your consciousness. You remember when you cared so much for someone and you let your heart open up, only to be let down as they slowly drifted away, to never be seen again.

Sometimes life is harsh and teaches you lessons, you will never forget.

Hear this emotionally-charged single about faded love on Spotify and check out the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ralph Pezzullo sings the ‘Lockdown Blues’ in his latest single

Posted on 22 May 2021

Plenty of artists have released lockdown-inspired singles, but no one can sing the lockdown blues quite like a blues artist, case in point, Ralph Pezzullo’s latest sonically swampy bluegrass single, ‘Lockdown Blues’.

The up-vibe funk-bridled single comes complete with frenetic keys, quite simply virtuosic guitar work and Pezzullo’s expressively honest lyrics that come alive through his country pop-rock vocal timbre. If you could bottle what Lockdown Blues has to offer, we’d finally have bottled Serotonin.

The anthem is all too efficacious when it comes to reminding you that everyone can pull light out of the dark, even if we don’t have the multi-faceted talent that was exhibited in Lockdown Blues. If you could imagine what it would sound like if the Stray Cats merged styles with Wild Cherry, you’ll get an idea of the aural euphoria that laces the soundscape.

Lockdown Blues is now available to stream via SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Antonio Didiano pays ode to 80s pop with his RnB single, ‘I Want You Baby’,

Posted on 22 May 2021
Antonio Didiano

RnB meets 80s Pop in Canadian-born artist Antonio Didiano’s latest single, I Want You Baby, which pays ode to the lyrical, vocal and production styles of Antonio Didiano’s biggest influence, George Michael.

The sonic reminiscences may be plentiful in the synth-driven track but Antonio Didiano still manages to put his signature sound into the mix with the entrancing deep house beats that groove along with the infectiously amorous melodies. As much as we appreciated the serious talent on display in I Want You, Baby, we would still like to hear Didiano finding a more even balance between his own sound and his icon’s.

I Want You Baby is due for release on May 28th; you can check it out for yourselves by heading over to Antonio Didiano’s official website.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

The Truth: Oceans Of Tears shows us what is really going on with ‘All The Children Are Dying’

Posted on 6 May 2021

With a heavy feel that has you feeling numb and rather emotional, Oceans Of Tears open the damaged door to what they see and hear around them, on a track that only those with a strong stomach should see called ‘All The Children Are Dying’.

Oceans of Tears is a music collective and the creation of Toronto, Canada-based Steve W. Boily from Les productions Alaska Productions, who loves to make rock and children’s musicals, songs and also videos.

He formulates that real type of music which has your heart beating extra fast and hoping that the world may find peace rather than carry on with these senseless actions.

”This track, performed by SHAWN, has three important themes and scenes. In scene one, the song tells the story of “Snowbabies”, children who are born already hooked on crack/cocaine because of their addicted and pregnant mothers. During the next scene, the song speaks about children & youth who are used as drug-runners in street gangs of U.S. cities. Finally, scene three shows children in third world, war torn countries, forced to take arms, to kill and maim other kids, women, and men, who oppose this tyrants’ rule.” – Oceans of Tears

This is the story about saving the children from this terrible pandemic of life being lost for no reason, as they follow fake leaders blindly and lose their lives for no reason at all. The rock influence shakes through the roof, as they let remind us what is going on all over the world right now.

‘All The Children Are Dying‘ from Oceans Of Tears, delves right in where others walk around. The streets are littered with these sad and inexcusable moments, which needs to be fixed so that the innocent children may live a life that is fruitful, full of wonder, peace and love. Just the way it should be.

Stream this striking video on YouTube and see more release news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Get Up Now: Toronto’s Siggimusic wants to know all about the ‘Truth’

Posted on 5 May 2021

Turning our heads around with a groovy rhythm to get us into the right mood to be inspired, Siggimusic turns on the light and invites us to learn the ‘Truth‘, on this catchy single that will have your whole body moving.

Siggimusic (formally Siggi) is a skilled Italian-born, Toronto, Canada-based indie singer-songwriter, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He makes that genuine sound that is born from his love for music, when he made his first song at just twelve years old.

Over moving from his home town where he was highly influenced by that rebel punk music scene, his taste soon changed and he started to fall in love with the beautiful sounds of jazz, blues and soul. From there it all changed and you can feel the fusion of different intricacies that have been built from his new professional recording studio, which was all brought together during this horrific pandemic.

‘Truth‘ from the creative San Benedetto, Italy-born indie multi-instrumentalist Siggimusic who now calls Toronto his home, leads us into the real world as he wants to be with her but needs to know the truth. This is a song sung with so much desire, as he shows us his incredible vocals, that are paired in-sync with tremendous guitar ability.

This will remind you of a 70’s soul track — with added extras intertwined — that feels so sweet in your willing ears.

Stream this top new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Teaching The World: Brice Dunbaar is electric on new single ‘BD WHO ARE YOU”

Posted on 3 May 2021

As the soulfully intriguing beat blows into the window to capture your attention, we are introduced to Brice Dunbaar who is on a mission to tell the world that they need to open their eyes a bit further to see the whole picture on ‘BD WHO ARE YOU‘.

Brice Dunbaar, also known as BD, Breez and Maître des Fanfares is a Cameroonian-born, Toronto-based hip-hop artist, poet, drummer, songwriter and successful banker, who is bilingual and raps in both French and English in his spellbinding songs.

”Inspired by reggae, hip-hop, psychedelic & traditional Cameroonian music, I was first introduced to music in my home country Cameroon.” – Brice Dunbaar

He sings and raps with such meaning on this personal message as he has met way too many people that haven’t bothered to look at the world map — as they stay wrapped into their own world and are so tied in — they can’t get out. This is the story about his frustration with this and how he wants to help teach others this elementary lesson.

‘BD Who You Are You‘ from the multi-talented Cameroonian/Canadian musician Brice Dunbaar, is a story for the world to learn African better and to open your mind. His sound seems to transcend the mood and helps you unwind from all the stresses around.

After being away from music so long to solidify his career, it feels like we are witnessing a man who is going to take this as far as it can go, his passion and talent is highly visible here.

Stream this song on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Take It Slow: Toronto producer Lostboyjay asks her to listen closely to the real story on ‘Ego Trips’

Posted on 13 April 2021

With that tree blaze always real close by to consume brightly, Lostboyjay wonders why she has so many stamps on her ‘Ego Trips‘, that is currently ruining the mellow vibe he wants to create.

Lostboyjay is an exciting Toronto, Canada-based RnB/trap-fueled artist/producer, with a creative knack of making snack-filled beats that satisfies your stomach and your hungry soul.

He likes to fuse a soundscape that is influenced by Bryson Tiller, Kanye West and Travis Scott, however you feel that he likes to do things his own way and his original style flows in smoothly with the lighter on hand, as the lights dim real low.

With his sensually appealing voice that is tracked on an attractive beat so alluring you might need to light another candle, we are whisked into a busy world where things can get twisted really quickly sometimes. The story of wanting her to listen closer is shown vividly through the speakers smokey exterior, as the selfie world can change a persons perspective about themselves way too quickly.

‘Ego Trips‘ from the promising Canadian producer/trap artist Lostboyjay, finds him sending us on a journey to find what he is truly looking for, only wishing that she would come down from her high horse so he could explain what he really meant in the first place.

Stream this fresh track on Spotify and see his IG for more info.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I’ll Take Control: Toronto’s Paper Eros sends us a saucy message of desire with ‘Love Sex Sin’

Posted on 12 April 2021

With a wild side that will leave many either feeling uncomfortable or fascinated, Paper Eros are back with a heat-filled new single about exploration on ‘Love Sex Sin‘.

Paper Eros is a sensual Toronto, Canada-based indie alt-pop act that strive to teach us more about the relationship between domination and submission, pain and comfort, whilst also singing about reality and fantasy.

”We wanted to create a disjointed, rough, yet danceable track that was unapologetically designed for sexual liberation.”- Paper Eros

This is the blindfold type of song that has your mind full of imagination, as he sings with no inhibitions at all, the words are to the point, with the beat pulsating through your veins and to your whole body.

The beat has thinking about your deepest desires, with the safe word discussed before, your eyes locked onto each other as the night starts to heat up quickly.

‘Love Sex Sin‘ from Toronto’s alt-pop act Paper Eros, is a journey to the dim-lit bedroom in your mind, where your imagination takes over through a rush of passion from a song that certainly has your attention.

Hear this steamy new single on Spotify and see their IG for more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Nights Feel Long: Soulful London-based singer Essosa searches for that true place that feels like home on ‘Belong’

Posted on 12 April 2021

Yearning for that true place that she feels comfortable inside, Essosa sings with so much class and promise, on the excellent lead single from her upcoming EP called ‘Belong‘.

Essosa is an East London-born, Toronto, Canada-raised dancer and neo-soul/RnB singer-songwriter who has that rare type of voice that will make you shiver in your spine.

Her crystal clean tone has you gazing outside the dusty window, wondering when you will find that elusive soulmate who you desire so much to stay warm with.

This is the story about feeling like you are in the wrong place in time, everything feels off and you can’t quite put your finger on it. You have been trying to get out there but are feeling despondent and people forget you too quickly. The world is moving so fast but you are an old soul who loves authenticity, rather than fake conversations about nothing.

She sings with such grace as she opens the snowed under window to let us inside — the freezing temperatures have her mood in a sad state of affairs — as she wonders if things will change around, so she can feel real love again.

‘Belong‘ from enchanting London neo-soul/RnB singer-songwriter and dancer Essosa, is that incredible real single that is too common in this socially distanced world. Life does indeed feel lonely and cold when you feel like you don’t belong, as you look for your tribe, that truly get you.

Stream this smoothly delivered track on Spotify and check out her IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen