July 29, 2022
Rule By Fear - 'No Good Deed (Long Time Dead)'
July 15, 2022
Chris Sunfield - 'Anton'
A very captivating and elegant song that imbues you with peace through its priceless message. One can feel the emotional strength that lies under the power of forsaking everything to attain a dream. Such great lyricism also gives you an insight into Chris's life experience and perspective on life through his eyes. Musically, the song is gentle and progresses as the poetic words untie the bigger picture. It evolves from a piano to strings, drums, percussions and organ, eventually bringing all of them together with a brilliant arrangement. Vocals sound natural holding their depth till the end, putting sentiment above style. This song is simply one of the most graceful forms of storytelling at its finest.
Definitely listen to 'Anton' by Chris Sunfield on Spotify.
About Chris Sunfield:
"Anton is perhaps the first pop song written about the classical composer Anton Bruckner. The music came to Sunfield in a dream at 4am in the dead of winter on the third day of a migraine headache. Half-falling out of bed, and delirious from pain and sleep deprivation, he dragged himself to the keyboard in the dark to get the music down. The song is very personal for Sunfield, as his life parallels Bruckner's in some ways – an older guy trying to break into the music scene late in life, but also realizing that achievement is often gained at the expense of intimacy. Anton was the first song that Sunfield scored for piano and string quartet. The music also came to him in the dream in D flat major, a key that he had never used before. It wasn’t until after Anton was recorded that he realized that his favourite Bruckner piece was in the same key."
Filled with baroque and symphonic pop stylings, “Far Away Objects” is an existential and cosmological journey and a clarion call to listeners to live authentically and realize their full potential before it’s too late.
With nearly 50,000 plays on Spotify for his debut singles “Don’t Kill Me” and “Predator”, standout songwriter/vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Sunfield is well on the way to becoming a household name.
Chris Sunfield is a new artist, but not so new. He quietly wrote songs for decades while doing something else for a living. A period of adversity changed everything. It forced him to focus on music as a coping method and led to his unexpected re-invention as a recording artist. Chris writes all lyrics, music, and arrangements for other instruments. He sings vocals, plays all guitars, and sometimes plays bass and keyboards.
Chris recorded his first songs in high school. He was accepted into a university music program despite not knowing how to read music. He struggled and soon switched majors, eventually receiving a PhD in psychology and ending up as a consultant.
Years passed. He was comfortable but regretful. Hundreds of half-written songs languished on fading scraps of paper and deteriorating tapes. If he had died suddenly, that big box of music would have ended up in a landfill.
Then came a perfect storm. Close friends died. Career missteps. A move to a remote area isolated him from friends. And finally, an accident hospitalised him. It felt like rock bottom. He was a behavioural scientist facing his own dark night of the soul.
Still, on crutches, he dug out all of his music gear and wrote his first completed song in years as a way of coping. It re-awakened him as an artist. He sold his house, moved back to the city, and began working with producers. Eventually, the singles The Little Things, Predator, and Don’t Kill Me were released." Now, the story continues.
July 09, 2022
Brutu Music ft. WWW & Lindoras - 'Mr. Dickerson'
July 09, 2022
Hoodie Rob - 'No Stress' & 'Perky In My Fiji'
'No Stress' leaves no space for higher expectations as it already surpasses your feeling of anticipation. The soothing melody emerges from the corners of the reverberating spaces setting up the chord progression of this song. Rhythm gets into the light with a heavy kick and standard snare and hi-hats that strongly binds up the beat. Filled with emotional aspects, you can feel every word and every note consistently hard-hitting. The switch of the pitch will have a separate fanbase. From the bottom of Hoodie's heart, he wishes to bring the power to oppose the norms of society by living life on his own terms, avoiding the safe game and having freedom and flexibility to do what matters most to him. Absolutely relatable to many of you! 'Perky In My Fiji' featuring Roman6ixV3 continues the ambience and thoughtfulness created by 'No Stress' but with a carefree vibe. The collab brings a unique interpretation of their sounds that blends to form a fascinating performance of vocals and music.
Definitely listen to the dual single 'No Stress' and 'Perky In My Fiji' by Hoodie Rob.
About Hoodie Rob
"The New York-bred artist seeks to leave an everlasting impact on his audience, as his music evokes raw emotions. Through every release, Hoodie Rob Uzumaki seeks to connect with listeners on a personal level that will help them connect to his music. Inspired by his life experiences, Hoodie Rob is creating his artistic lane as his sound crosses the genre divide to create a unique, distinctive emo-rap sound that differentiates him from many in the scene. Garnering over a million streams in the last year, Hoodie Rob Uzumaki is set to leave his footprint on the scene.
After exploding on the scene with “Misa Misa”, garnering almost a million and a half streams on Spotify, and then cementing his place along the alternative emo-rap timeline on follow-ups “Ain’t the Same”, “What Do You Mean” and “Teardrops (2010)”, gifted NYC based indie artist Hoodie Rob presents “No Stress” and “Perky in My Fiji”, a double shot of good times.
“Chaos and nostalgia. Listening to "No Stress" is like having a devil on each shoulder while trying to navigate the most lawless rave you've ever been to. The song represents losing all control and entering a world where you're guided by your vices with no rules or restrictions. As we get older, we’re told more and more things to fit into society. What if I don’t want to? What if I want to be a chaotic trainwreck for my whole life? Chaos does often come with an apocalyptic sense of excitement. I made this song because people wouldn’t stop telling me what to do with my life, and this was my protest. If I want to go out for the entire week, I’m gonna do that. If I want to do it, I’m gonna do it”
July 08, 2022
Carol Sylvan - 'Something Goin' On'
Raw and fresh, this EP holds excitement, energy and a giant dose of dopamine at its peak. It has all the ingredients necessary to blow your mind, from the outstanding performance of multiple instruments and engaging composition to the powerful vocals and harmonies. The list goes on. You'll keep exploring something new every time you hear any of the tracks. There's always a surprise within each of these songs, treating you to the depths of Carol's creative mind. The complex and thoughtful tunes that fit perfectly with the hard-hitting lyricism are a gift to deliver to listeners and this EP epitomises those factors flawlessly. Never you will feel dull or bored on this journey as it is a continuous experience of new and beautiful renditions of art from verse to verse and song to song. The production has a good balance between vintage and modern styles which heavily favours the genre, and the amazing voice of Carol shines throughout all with no compromises. This is one great EP!
Definitely listen to 'Something Goin' On' by Carol Sylvan on Spotify.
About Carol Sylvan
The EP includes the track “Savin’ Up for Your Love”, a soul and R&B instant classic, a truly incredible version of the Sly and the Family Stone classic, “You Can Make It If You Try", the soulful title track “Something Goin’ On” which also features the legendary NYC outfit The Uptown Horns, and the super funky “Show Me”.
Carole is a classical trained pop/jazz singer, vocal arranger, songwriter, and educator. She is a teaching artist and artist in residence for Young Audiences New York. She teaches Broadway, Pop, and Jazz singing as well as Glee Club and Musical Theater. She began singing in church and at the home of Count Basie.
At age 16, she opened up for James Brown at Yankee Stadium. She began her career as a classical singer by attending the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Julliard School of Music. Ms Sylvan’s classical performances include the role of Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro, Adele in Der Fledermaus and Bess in Porgy and Bess at Brooklyn College Opera. During Carole’s junior year in college, she went on the road with a Show band for 44 weeks. Carole started writing songs with the Fatback band and performed lead vocals on the band's first hit song Money which became their first gold record. She also won the Ed Sullivan award for outstanding artists.
As a recording artist, Ms Sylvan is an international recording star. With a Top Ten Billboard Dance hit “Just Doin, What We Love,” produced by mix masters Mike Rosenman and Mike Hacker. Ms Sylvan's international dance songs include “Come Go With Me,” and “Caught Up with Angels of Love”. Ms Sylvan is one of Italy’s favourite dance recording artists. Mix Magazine voted Carole’s song “ Look Ahead ” Best Record of the Year. She has performed all over the world and recorded with C&C Music Factory, Change, Aaron Neville, Peabo Bryson, Pet Shop Boys, Simply Red, Toni Braxton, Rupaul, Eddie Murphy, Lionel Richie, Ben E King, James Ingram, Melba Moore, Musique, Change, Dan Aykroyd, The Weather Girls, Brandy, Gloria Lynn, Diane Schuur, Natalie Cole, Jennifer Holliday, Charlie Karp, Patti LaBelle and many more. Ms Sylvan performed vocals on Multi-Platinum song U2’s Rattle and Hum as well as other movie soundtracks and commercials. In 2019 she sang on Charlie Karp’s final studio album “Back To You” released on Red Parlor Records which charted on the Roots Music Report for Blues Rock 2020. Ms Sylvan is also a teaching artist and was a 2020 Teaching Artist Honoree. In 2021, Carole released a 10-song album “Love”, that debuted at #9 on Relix.
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July 07, 2022
Evin Gibson - 'Come Back Around'
Perfection blooms through this song, in every way. Unrelentless, it conquers your mind and sets up camp there. The traditional RnB flow and other musical elements sparkle away beneath the vocals. Clean glittering guitars and juicy warm bass build up the melodic interpretation of this song's theme with a mild injection of organ and piano, blending flawlessly. The vocal harmonies are spacious, crispy and airy and hold a mesmerising power. Right from the start, the hypnotic voice of Evin Gibson becomes addictive and unforgettable, making you sing along. The beat has a strong kick and smooth pacing that hypes the rhythmic vibrations with a super-engaging vibe. Feelings expressed through such a tuneful composition and lyricism are delivered directly to you with exquisite production and performance.
Definitely listen to 'Come Back Around' by Evin Gibson on YouTube.
About Evin Gibson:
"Evin Gibson is an award-winning singer, songwriter, model, and actor with an energetic and mellow vibe. With a smooth vocal style, he fuses Pop with R&B and soul. Hailing from the Carolinas, Evin began his career singing with his sisters in a gospel group. He went on to win several talent shows by performing original music. He would later work with many noted artists throughout the years and has toured the world performing original and classic gems. He has sold thousands of underground copies of his music as well as had it on radio stations. Now with SANS Entertainment, he will release a debut album on the label this fall. He looks to bring meaningful and timeless songs about love and life."