LENI BLACK BRINGS INTIMACY TO “IRRELEVANT”
I wish that radio programmers would do a blindfold test when evaluating new songs because Leni Black’s new single “Irrelevant” is far catchier and more meaningful than 98% of what’s…
An Uplifting Musical Experience: Liv Slingerland’s New Song ‘Better Than’
Liv Slingerland's latest release, "Better Than", is a delightful piece of indie pop with catchy melodies, powerful lyrics, and infectious energy, which is a must-have for anyone looking for an…
Can Bella Stine Make a Raging Fire Out of a “Pale Flame”?
"Boundless talent from surprising youth." That is the quickest summary one can give of singer-songwriter Bella Stine, who at just 16 years of age is already so full of promise…
Bitters: An Anthem for ‘Irritating’ Boys by Sidney Bird
In a world where generic pop anthems dominate the charts, bitters by Sidney Bird stands out as a breath of fresh air, embracing comedy, irony, and the ability to…
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Nate Amor Will Leave You Wanting More With His Sweet Voice in His New Single “Rodeo”
I've been blessed today with a remarkable discovery. Pop singer and songwriter Nate Amor has been involved in the music industry for a long time and I can't believe I…
RALPH IS A “SCARY HOT” STORYTELLER AND SINGER
Before I spoke with Ralph early in the morning, I had a dream that Ralph was actually a troupe of burly, jester-like men. Funnily enough, during our conversation, she told…
Luke Sweeney’s “Rishi” is the most emotionally-challenging album this year
When I read that this album was "dedicated to Rishi Dhanivan Sweeney" I knew that I had to approach this album with reverence. Already knowing that the Artist's name…
SUDAN ARCHIVES IS A NATURAL BROWN PROM QUEEN
The modern alt-Black girl manages to balance rebellion with authenticity like no other sub-group of Black girls. They connect with their highest creativity quicker and deeper than the rest of…
HOW HIPPO CAMPUS TOOK A STEP BACK TO STEP INTO FOCUS
Sometimes in order to gain clarity, you have to take a few steps back. At the beginning of 2020 Hippo Campus found themselves doing just that. The five-piece - made…
LULU SIMON SAYS “BEING ALONE IS THE BEST”
The songwriter origin story. Not everyone’s got one, but six year old Lulu Simon blowing out her birthday candles to wish that she had retroactively written Britney Spears’ “Lucky” is…
CARMEN JANE IS BACK WITH CAPTIVATING NEW SINGLE “BLAME YOU”
It's been a while since Carmen Jane released new tracks. Her last outing was "I guess it's the season", an all-Christmas EP with an enticing on-brand spin, but now she…