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Israeli alt-RnB artist Kizels feels particularly paralyzed from the toxic love on her visuals for, ‘IDKY’

Posted on 6 May 2022

Wondering why her on-off crush always seems to love everyone else around town instead of being wholehearted with her, Kizels sends us into a romantically aware place that is served with her signature honesty on her latest music video, ‘IDKY‘.

Shira aka Kizels is an Israel-based indie alt-RnB solo singer-songwriter and music producer who makes those creative gems that takes your previous apprehension away in seconds.

Showing us why she is such an exhilarating artist to watch as her career blossoms like a beautiful flower, Kizels is at her graceful best with a gloriously elegant video that shows her at her finest with a supreme performance to remember.

‘IDKY‘ from Israel-based indie alt-RnB solo artist Kizels is a track that should strike the spirit of anyone who has felt rather empty after being with someone who was thought to be genuine, but who actually was a fake player. Stealing your precious energy for their own greedy uses was the game, as we are blessed by an incredible young woman who knows what happened and can begin to heal up properly.

Sung with a real introspection at what love in 2022 feels like, this is the perfect single for anyone who feels like they have been used by a thoughtless human who just felt like passing the time in your company.

See this creative video on YouTube and see more on her IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Japan-based Hip hop artist Shnayhon Yoso helps us to get into the zone on ‘ニノアイ’ (Ninoai)

Posted on 29 April 2022

Displaying a classy style that gets you into the mood for a new discovery, Shnayhon Yoso is at his best on the latest single from this fast-growing musician via, ‘ニノアイ’ (Ninoai).

Shnayhon Yoso is a stylish Tokyo, Japan-based indie Hip hop artist who is known for his poetic flow and ever-impressive evolution that is inspired by modern Japanese and French literature.

”He was 16 years old at that time, met Ryuuta Takaki and started production from that day. The unique linguistic sense and poetry are not bound by the linguistic character of Japanese, and freely depict scenes and emotions.” ~ Shnayhon Yoso

Showing such maturity and pacifying nature of intrigue to our awaiting ears, Shnayhon Yoso shows us that Asian Hip hop is on its way to the masses with a tremendous new single that shall help you regain that direction that has been missing lately in this confusing world.

‘ニノアイ‘ (Ninoai) from Tokyo, Japan-based indie Hip hop artist Shnayhon Yoso, is a smoothly-rapped single that will take you above the clouds and away from all the doom and gloom. He shows us what is actually possible if you focus and put your mind into an elevated place that is away from all the noise that can cloud your judgement, as we sense that we are witnessing someone rather unique to the rest.

Sometimes it takes calm to really see what is actually possible.

Listen to something rather tranquil on Spotify and see more news on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Shaan Kambli feels so emotional when they are back together on the dance-pop speaker-hugger, ‘ohno’

Posted on 22 April 2022
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As he looks deeper into his returning lover’s eyes to see if this is real or just an illusion, Shaan Kambli senses that they are falling in love all over again with the hot new single that will cause the windows to steam up with, ‘ohno‘.

Shaan Kambli is a Mumbai-born, London-based indie dance-pop solo artist and music producer who has been recognized by Grammy-winning artist AR Rahman as one of the top 24 indie artists in India.

”The same love can take many shapes over time. The verses are quiet and near-acoustic (only voice and guitar), for when the feeling was internalised. Losing myself in her expert critiques of various teas, or in the way she’d geek out about science. The choruses (with their higher vocals, drum grooves and vox-samples) reminds me of times when that feeling was expressed and celebrated.” ~ Shaan Kambli

Showing us that devotion can reboot again if you are both willing to get back to the basics, Shaan Kambli helps us find that hope again that has been hidden away for too long. He is a superb singer that takes your breath away, as this world-class performer stuns your senses with a remarkable display.

“I wanted the lead vocal to switch rapidly between legato and staccato phrasing. For the staccato sections, I chose lyrics which emphasise consonance, allowing the phrasing to break more sharply (i.e. too good to be true – the staccato section, as compared to sixteen, our love seemed – the legato section).” ~ Shaan Kambli

‘ohno‘ from the London, UK-based indie dance-pop solo artist and music producer Shaan Kambli, is a sizzler of a track that shall get your whole body back in sync to where you need to be. He sings about the tough emotions that come with the deal when you are trying to reignite something that had fazed out for a reason before. Sung with true polish and a vocal range that is simply excellent, this is a candle-lit winner for anyone who is thinking about trying to love the same person again – despite the possible rejection – that could break your romantic nature if you aren’t too careful.

Listen up to this romantic single on Soundcloud and follow his social announcements on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Manila-based L!FE shows us the long game on ‘Mood’

Posted on 28 January 2022

On a self-made catchy beat that leads us into the mindset of a musician who values his creative output, L!FE knows that he needs to keep busy but feels that sometimes he is not always in the ‘Mood‘.

L!FE is a Manila, Philippines-based indie hip-hop artist/bassist, and music producer who makes all his own tracks from the comfort of his studio bedroom.

”His music mostly comprises of sample-based melodies with old school hip hop drums funky bass lines and a lower registered voice when singing and rapping.” ~ L!FE

In a world where so many people bleat on about how many songs a musician needs to make each year, L!FE directs us into his life as he shows us a relatable message out knowing that the long-term game is where he is headed. This is an artist who would rather take his time and make classic gems, instead of assembling average music than might dehydrate his heart.

‘Mood‘ from Manila, Philippines-based indie hip-hop artist and music producer L!FE is an insightful track all about the life of an artist who is perhaps not feeling the creative juices flow into his body today. He guides us into his mind as he wonders why some people just don’t get it – as he slides his headphones on – to get into his zone again to block out anything negative that could ruin his day.

Listen to this new single on Spotify and see more adventures via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Kiss You Softly: julian wants that proper romantic feeling with ‘What You Gotta Say?’

Posted on 29 December 2021

Orchestrated by the fast-rising music producer LCDWVES, julian cuddles close with his lover and feels their innocent hearts beating so much faster with his vocally-advanced new single all about wanting more but knowing that you should live in the moment with ‘What You Gotta Say?‘

Julian Tong aka julian is a 19-year-old Hong Kong-born, Leeds, UK-based indie-pop singer-songwriter, pianist, and photographer.

”After graduation, he moved to Leeds to study photography and continued to pursue songwriting and storytelling, teaming up with talented producer and close friend  (Ambrose Yan). With a blended fresh production by LCDWVES, a new generation of sound was formed.” ~ julian

With his youthful exuberance soaked all over this sexy new single that has that glint sparked into your eye again, julian rises above all the bad role models out there to create a lane for himself that many will want to follow. His voice is so pure and seems to calm your whole body, as you look around and wonder who is going to be your next lover.

‘What You Gotta Say?‘ from the Hong-Kong-born indie-pop singer-songwriter/pianist, and photographer julian, asks that vital question that we all want to be answered. With so many people realizing that their fairytale might be all a lie, this is a return to that moment where everything is so simple and romantic as you hold each other close.

With the world so irritatingly confusing sometimes – this is a sweet track that will bring you back to hoping again – that not everyone out there is a vampire-like player and out to destroy your fragile soul with one fatal bite.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Dancing To Your Journey: Jatayu x Harini Iyer helps us find that peaceful place on ‘Restless’ (feat. Praveen Sparsh)

Posted on 17 December 2021

With a loving beat that gets your whole soul ready for spiritual enlightenment away from the gloom of modern days, Jatayu x Harini Iyer urges us to be truly free on the stage of life that needs to be fulfilled beyond the normal on ‘Restless‘ (feat. Praveen Sparsh).

Jatayu is a Chennai, India-based indie nu-jazz-rock quartet. Featuring Harini Iyer on vocals and the hypnotic mridangam expertise of Praveen Sparsh, this is an exceptional effort that has clearly been made with lots of skill attached.

”Using sound and music to tell stories, the band weaves together traditional Carnatic music with Jazz, Funk, Rock, and a whole host of perpetually changing styles and influences to push the boundaries of fusion.” ~ Jatayu

‘Restless‘ (feat. Praveen Sparsh) from the stylish Chennai, India-based indie nu-jazz-rock quartet Jatayu x Harini Iyer, is a wonderful song that is filled with an original rhythm that has you clicking your fingers and tapping your toes, as we gaze at the stars above and let such a sensational singer bless us with her glorious vocals. This is a soul-healing experience that features so many exquisite solos. that helps us see the fire that burns inside us.

Breaking through your past slumber into a productive world is the best way to feel like you are heading into the happy path that shall set you free forever.

Lather yourself into this terrific new single on Spotify and see more via their IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A New Era: SOARA are on top form with ‘Niram’ (feat. Hannes Grossmann)

Posted on 13 December 2021

With a spirited start that gets your heart racing like a Formula One car speeding into the first corner, SOARA brings us something that most of us have never heard before in our lives with ‘Niram‘ (feat. Hannes Grossmann).

SOARA is a full-tempo San Francisco Bay Area-based, Mumbai and Chennai, India-born indie Indian metal duo who make that speaker-shaking music that is completely original.

”Combining ethereal soundscapes with dense drumming and soulful Carnatic vocals, the music seeks to address deep systemic issues.” ~ SOARA

Cleansing away all our preconceptions of this legendary genre that needed a shake-up, SOARA brings us a rip-roaring single that will have you jumping up and down wherever you are. Featuring a robust soundscape that takes your intrigued soul for a leather-jacket zipped ride into a new world, this is a remarkable exertion that needs the volume on full for maximum enjoyment.

‘Niram‘ (feat. Hannes Grossmann) from the raging San Francisco Bay Area-based, Mumbai and Chennai, India-born indie Indian metal duo SOARA, is a bass-busting experience that you will find problematic to forget. There are lots of catchy drums, calming vocals, all mixed with a full-paced guitar riff that might rattle the naked insides of your compelled earlobes. This is a track that will have you completely engrossed, as you close your eyes and imagine watching them playing live and giving the crowd a scintillating concert to truly remember forever.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Why Do I Feel: Mumbai’s Second Sight wonder why they are so ‘Helpless’ (feat. RANJ)

Posted on 8 December 2021

With the world swirling around into a wild undercurrent-packed whirlpool that never seems to slow down even for one moment, Second Sight return with a profoundly relevant single all about trying to conquer those demons as the path to overcoming everything holding you back has you feeling so ‘Helpless‘.

Second Sight is a highly-enjoyable Mumbai, India-based indie alt-soul, RnB/folk/jazz fusion act that skillfully combines in a warm blend of crisply-projected music that is so welcome during these challenging times.

Showing us their unbelievably skilful amalgamation of various styles and genres that is a sumptuously delicious listen, Second Sight kindly lather our senses and bring us a marvellous single here that is an ear-soother if there ever was one.

‘Helpless‘ (feat. RANJ) from the wonderfully genuine Mumbai, India-based indie alt-soul, RnB/folk/jazz fusion group Second Sight, is such a sweetly presented track that you just want to play all night long. There is much to enjoy about an outfit that makes such soulful sounds that are real and authentically received – as they make our lives so much better – away from the carnage outside. Life can be up and down like a grumpy elevator sometimes but if you have the mindset to overcome anything then you shall succeed.

Hear this lovely new single on Spotify and see more news via their IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Full On Conditions: Dora Donaldson feels those unwanted tight chains on ‘If This Is Your Love’

Posted on 27 November 2021

As she plots her cunning escape from someone who is keeping her away from the person who she wants to be, Dora Donaldson defies gravity and glides away as she needs to feel like herself again on the terrifically honest new single ‘If This Is Your Love‘.

Dora Donaldson is a Hungarian-American-Swiss indie-pop singer-songwriter and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based multi-talented artist.

”“If This Is Your Love” acts as step one — recognizing when control is disguised as love (whether romantic, platonic, familial or societal). ~ Dora Donaldson

Dora Donaldson presents such a courageous comprehension and sings with a real finesse that is highly extraordinary. She seems to keep you so captivated from the first moment onwards – as she flies up above and gets far away from this evil heart that has kept her away – from the true path for this inventive soul to flourish freely as she deserves.

‘If This Is Your Love‘ from the Hungarian-American-Swiss indie-pop singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia named Dora Donaldson, indicates a true beauty in an often cold world due to her luscious vocals – and incredible lyrics made from the heart – that might have you shaking in disbelief. This is a brave woman who has decided that enough is enough, as she flaps her gorgeous angelic wings away from the blind love that she regrets getting involved with in the first place. Sung with real strength, this is an anthem for anything who needs some inspiration-  to get away from that horrible person – that is greedily keeping you for themselves until they are finished with your cherished soul.

Hear this lovely new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Where Have You Been: Tokyo-based music producer Agito Maruyama lights up the dark on ‘In My Dreams’ (feat. Coco Valentine)

Posted on 24 October 2021

After reminding us that peaceful mermaids do actually exist on ‘Go With It‘, Agito Maruyama wants those sweet memories to last forever so that the heart may beat in that much-missed romantic fashion again with ‘In My Dreams‘ (feat. Coco Valentine).

Agito Maruyama is an experienced Japan-based indie Pop music producer, guitarist, former band member and composer. After being awakened recently, there is a really edge in the new releases that you feel are only getting started.

There is a catchy cool beat here that is neatly mixed in with such sensual vocals, that seems to be meshed in just right – to bring us a story that grabs hold of your heartstrings – to pull them together and bring those smiles alive.

‘In My Dreams‘ (feat. Coco Valentine) from the multi-skilled Tokyo, Japan-based music producer and composer Agito Maruyama, brings us a dance journey into a moment that you cherish all night while your eyes are wide shut. This is that sweet story about wanting this to last longer, so you don’t have to wake up and deal with reality. Love can exist and manifest, if you believe it can.

Listen to this dreamy new release on Spotify and see more news on the IG channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen