From Uptown DC producer Tyrellington’s debut LP, Heatwave features vocals from DMV veteran Lil’ Dream. This track is laced with a smooth yet somber vibe and upbeat drums to combine with melodic vocals that will leave the listener lost in the vibe…
The Afro Golden Line is a song by Israeli drummer Amir Bresler and is a true reflection of jazz music in which he was exposed to from the age of 15. The song is a smooth blend which carries you through with beautiful arrangement. The result has lead Amir to be the most sought after drummer in the Israeli Jazz scene…
This track is by a band I recently found out about, it has a very folksy, blues-tinged pop rock feel to it. The song speaks about being hopeful and the fact that we should never stop dreaming. The song starts with a genre and suddenly shifts to another which sounds cool and innovative…
There are few voices that can cut to the soul as effortlessly as Jordan Rakei’s. A veteran talent from New Zealand, I chose this song as it is evident within seconds you’re in for a treat. Even those aren’t drawn in by the groovy jazz driven soul instrumentation will be by his soothing voice…
Consumed by a pensive energy, Heavy Chest revels in cumbersome introspection. With creations drenched in moody melancholy – Andre Smith, Josh Brown, Samuel Morgan, and Joe Sheppy form the sound of the warped dream that is our existence…
An arpeggio, a whisper.
Reeds, strings, silvery.
A disturbance, a revelation, a return to form…
As the guitar slowly enter the place I can only think on the sound and smell of coffee almost ready to be served, like a soft morning sun, the day almost begins, lots of things to do, lots of places to go, that is what I feel every time I listen to Soulful by L’Indecis…
In 2007 Chromatics’ album brought a breakthrough for the band. After discontinuing punk music and beginning to emerge in electronic music, Night Drive was a success, most critics gave a general positive feedback. It’s no coincidence that the more than 15-minute track of Tick of the Clock drew the attention of filmmakers. Not only for the track itself, but also for the band…
Zayland is an up-and-coming rapper from my hometown of Austin, Texas. He’s currently under a local label here known as Nu Wave SOUND-whom which he put his music out under. Zayland is one of the labels super talented artists who has the ear for what kind of music will stick in your mind all day…
This track simply tells you to breathe, relax, and enjoy life the way you would like to. Janelle Monae is known for her unique sound and style, while not letting the criticism of others affect her. She encourages us to do the same. She literally says “I don’t really give a f*** if I was just the only one who likes that”. Like what you like, not just what’s trending. That’s how you find yourself…
The desire to deliver beautiful words and words that leave an imprint on the mind can often leave one in a paralyzing state of creative despair. Loving is a sound where the imprint is deep and words are soaked in life lived amongst the creative despair…
WILLS is not a household name. In fact, a simple google search will leave you right where you started. I’m happy to make introductions: everyone, meet Will Johnson. Best known for his “Woes vs. Whoas” track, which was made in 2016 but gained popularity for being featured in a TV commercial for the 2019 Acura ILX. That should tell you all you need to know about WILLS’ struggle with commercial (no pun intended) success…