“Dark Skies” by A R I Z O N A (New Single Review)
I was very excited and pleasantly surprised to learn that one of my favorite bands, A R I Z O N A, was releasing a new single. That single is “Dark Skies,” which was released on April 7th, 2023 and will be Track 2 on the band’s upcoming eponymous third album, according to Genius. The…
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Book Review: Harder to Breathe by Ryan Dusick
I’ve been a Maroon 5 fan for quite a long time—12 years, to be exact. I’m unique to some die-hard fans in that my original introduction to the band was not their original masterpiece Songs About Jane, but rather one of the group’s more widely criticized albums, 2013’s Overexposed, which I personally have always considered…
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New Single Review: “Keep it simple” by Vianney feat. MIKA
Image attributions: Fair Use. Images have been modified. French singer-songwriter Vianney and international singer-songwriter MIKA have teamed up to bring us the new single “Keep it simple,” which does just that—but in a brilliant way. The song is both amazingly sunny and curiously heavy, exploring a very difficult yet human subject. The song finds its…
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Spotlight and Review: “4th of July” by Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band
Kristian Montgomery and the Winterkill Band are currently finishing their fourth album with producer Andrew Koss, known for his work with Alicia Keys and John Legend. The album, titled Lower County Outlaw, is set to release on January 1st, 2023. Kristian Montgomery has been nominated for two Boston Music Awards as well as a New…
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Oktaf Kanis: “Coming From The Darkside” (Review)
Indonesian rock artist Oktaf Kanis released his new single “Coming From The Darkside” today, August 19th, 2022. The track tells the tale of a “dark” woman with some questionable behavior. Kanis warns in the chorus: “Hello, she’s coming from the darkside.” Kanis seems to enjoy this woman’s company as the narrator and protagonist of the…
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“Paradise Forever” by Erica Knox: New Single Review
Erica Knox is back with a new summer single recorded only weeks after it was written. “Paradise Forever” perfectly captures both the excitement and the comfort of a summer love that is about as perfect as it can get, and is the perfect track for SynthPop fans and lovers of romantic tracks who are hungry…
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Shi Kargo: Delete After Listening EP
Shi Kargo is back with a new creative musical project—an EP titled Delete After Listening. The EP is an Amapiano-influenced instrumental project that is melodic, rhythmic, soothing, and energetic all in one inspiringly musical package. The EP was released today, June 24th, 2022. Delete After Listening features such notable names as Markus Enochson and Kabeey…
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Oktaf Kanis, “My Radio:” Review
Oktaf Kanis’s new single “My Radio” was released on June 3, 2022. It’s a mixture of clean, modern pop-rock and classic rock that will keep listeners wanting more. Here is what Kanis has to say about the song himself: “[It is] a kind of story journey in which a couple whose lover is involved in…
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Erica Knox, “Make Me Happy”: Review
I knew when I heard the opening notes of Erica Knox’s new single “Make Me Happy” that this was going to be a song with a permanent spot on my playlists. The song, written by Knox and produced by Tal Vaisman of Kadeema, is a serious yet uplifting anthem about realizing that you are the…
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ANLIL: Review of New Single, “Young Heart”
Sometimes it’s refreshing when a musician decides to visit not just the darker side of emotions in their music, but also the darker side of people. ANLIL has done just that by focusing on the feelings and perspective of the heartbreaker—rather than the typical perspective of the heartbroken—in her dark yet emotionally moving single “Young…
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New Single Review: “Yo Yo” by MIKA
I was as excited as any other MIKA Freak when I heard that the singer-songwriter was releasing a new single today, titled “Yo Yo.” Up until now, the most any of MIKA’s loyal fans had heard of the new song came from hearing it play at the end of his concerts during the For The…
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Spotlight and Review: A Heaven For Heretics by Kristian Montgomery & The Winterkill band
Featured Image: Used With Permission. Some music serves to remind us how our raw emotions make us human. Kristian Montgomery & The Winterkill Band’s A Heaven For Heretics is one example of an album that uses good-old-fashioned country rock with a humble and modern twist to connect each listener to their deepest and most complicated emotions. Kristian Montgomery…
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Song Review: “Turn My Swag On” by Soulja Boy Tell’em
Then 18-year old DeAndre Cortez Way (known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell’em) would have his rise to stardom in 2007 with his flashy choreographic moves and his rapping/singing abilities. His singles like “Crank That”, “Donk”, “Soulja Girl” and “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” created a buzz throughout the entertainment world. From an exuberant…
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“This Song” by Shi Kargo & Wakithi: New Single Review
Today, I have had the pleasure of listening to “This Song,” a wonderful, melodic single from Shi Kargo and Wakithi. This dynamic duo has created a rhythmic masterpiece that evokes happiness, energy, and a variety of other feelings that you won’t want to miss. Wakithi’s vocals add a layer to Shi Kargo’s magic as the…
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Song Review: “LEFT ALONE”
I recently had the honor of hearing the song “LEFT ALONE” by Ric Flexer featuring Ju$t Allstylez and D. HOLLOW, an up-and-coming artist that I recently interviewed for this blog. “LEFT ALONE” is a very unique song. The artistry and earnestness of its collaborators shines through in each and every second. The guitar bits at…
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Silk Sonic Brings The Sauce
An Evening With Silk Sonic Short Album Review Image is in Public Domain. Certified Good-vibe Team of the century, Silk Sonic, has finally released their long-awaited album titled An Evening With Silk Sonic on November 12th, 2021. The dynamic R&B duo, composed of powerhouse vocalists Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, bring the funky fire with…
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“Natusangalale” by Shi Kargo and Roy: New Single Review
Today, Shi Kargo has released a new single, titled “Natusangalale.” The title means “Let Us Be Happy” in the Bemba language from Zambia. This unique song is a collaboration with Roy, a Soulful/Afro Jazz vocalist based and born in Zambia. After just one listen, I could tell this was going to be a calming hit…
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Ritt Momney: Newest Singles Review
Utah-native Ritt Momney has done it again. He came out with new music, and, as always, it blew me away. If you haven’t heard of Ritt Momney, what are you doing? How can you negate the cleverness, the satire, and the endearing quality of the spoonerism of Utah Senator Mitt Romney’s name? Anyway, let’s get…
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New Album Review: Jordi by Maroon 5
Doesn’t it seem like ages since Maroon 5 released an album? Maybe it’s just because I’m always excited by new music. In any case, I was very excited to learn that new Maroon 5 music was coming. As it turns out, this album was released today. Jordi is dedicated to Maroon 5’s late band manager,…
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“Stop Making This Hurt” by Bleachers: Review
Bleachers’ newest single “Stop Making This Hurt” could easily be found in the soundtrack of a coming-of-age film. The signature Bleachers sound certainly has this quality, which may or may not have to do with leading man Jack Antonoff’s inexplicable talent for infectious hits. It was nothing short of a joy to pick this single…
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ARIZONA Live from Lakehouse Studios: Review
I recently had the pleasure of watching my favorite music group, ARIZONA, perform live from Asbury Park, New Jersey in the comfort of my own home. I’ve really been enjoying all of the livestream performances that I’ve been lucky enough to view since COVID-19 changed the fabric of our lives, but this ARIZONA performance from…
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American Express UNSTAGED With Maroon 5: A Review
I was very excited when I learned that Maroon 5 was going to be performing an exclusive livestream set with American Express UNSTAGED. I jumped at the opportunity to see the band from the comfort of my home on March 30th. I want to cover a few different aspects of this experience in this review,…
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Livestream Concert Recap
Happy November! I’m here for a special extra post. I recently watched two livestream concerts from the comfort of my home—and at very affordable prices—and wanted to recap them with you. This is a unique opportunity during a depressingly unique time in history, and it seemed like a good idea to share my experiences with…
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New Single Review: “Song About You” by Mike Posner
I have been a Mike Posner fan since I was in high school, which was when I first heard his now-famous single, “Cooler Than Me.” I was sitting in my Honors Algebra class back in 2010, a class where my teacher played Top 40 hits during each session. As I listened to the song, I…
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New Adam Friedman music: “Bloom” (Single)
Image by Amy Alder (used with permission). No one was probably as excited as I was when my favorite singer, Adam Friedman, announced that he was going to be releasing a new song each month, with the first one coming out today. The first thing I did this morning was listen to it, and the natural…
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CMT’s Nashville and My Rediscovery of Country Music
Let me start today’s post by saying I’ve never been anti-country music. The thing is, I consider myself to be a music lover, not a some-types-of-music-that-I-like lover. So I’ve made it my goal to remain open-minded to all kinds of music, including ones that I wouldn’t traditionally listen to. With that in mind, I’ve always…
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Review of Adam Friedman Music: Green EP
It’s no surprise to anyone who knows me that Adam Friedman is my favorite singer. I always enjoy music by artists who have real talent and real passion, so it was a no-brainer that I would become a huge fan of Friedman, his beautiful voice, and his numerous talents. (And, you know. His looks are…
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Love and Mercy: The Biopic You Didn’t Know You Needed
My review of the movie “Love and Mercy.” Continue Reading Love and Mercy: The Biopic You Didn’t Know You Needed
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