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I Was Always Going To Find Out: Efficacious Chicago singer Monica Rose knows that he wasn’t the one on ‘Peter Pan’ (feat. Multi-Band)

Posted on 4 July 2021

Returning with her first release of 2021 which follows her tremendously soulful four-track EP from last year called ‘Wax‘, Monica Rose brings her unique indie-bop bounce with the reflective story about knowing that they can’t be together for long on ‘Peter Pan‘ (feat. Multi-Band).

Monica Rose is a thoughtfully stylish Chicago, Illinois-based indie jazzy/pop singer-songwriter, rollerblader, subconscious mind student, future fashion icon, and skilled painter. She intrinsically fuses that healing melody that helps us deal with our day, as this is a caring musician who selflessly makes music to help others through her art.

”I’d consider myself a very reflective person with an enormous imagination. I’m constantly observing the world around me and conjuring ideas about how I’d like to communicate what occurs behind my eyes. A certain type of success, to me, is to perfectly communicate a thought or feeling.” – Monica Rose

Her tenacious attitude is quite inspiring as she is following her dreams the whole way, as she is joined by her talented band to add so many extra enticing layers to their genuine sound. Each second is so groovy, their underground style is so underrated and you feel like they are building up, brick by brick, to get to where they know they need to be.

‘Peter Pan‘ (feat. Multi-Band) from the wonderfully talented and deep thinker Monica Rose, shows us a supremely creative soul who has a special ability to galvanize your attention on her, as you sit back and intertwine glowingly at these deliciously wondrous vocals. This is the type of song to listen to when you need some reassurance that you made the right decision. Trusting your gut, is always the way to lean after all.

Stream her new track on Spotify and see the vision via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Maybe I Need Help: Chicago pop singer Rowan Morgan is refreshingly honest on visuals for ‘Imposter Syndrome’

Posted on 6 June 2021

As she looks deep within her confidence to see if she can shake off this dreaded feeling away quickly, Rowan Morgan tells us the story of how she once didn’t know if she was good enough, on her relevantly precise new single named ‘Imposter Syndrome‘.

Rowan Morgan is a youthfully exuberant Chicago, Illinois-based indie pop singer-songwriter. She makes that reflective sound that is influenced by her love and appreciation for her heroes Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande.

”This upbeat yet dark melody came to me at a time when I was doubting my skills in music. ‘Imposter Syndrome‘ is believing that you are not as competent or as good as people perceive you to be and they are going to find out that you are just a fraud. Everyone has been through that fear of being less than, and I was able to put that into words with a harmony heavy, energizing pop song.” – Rowan Morgan

She sings with such valid introspection, as the compare-culture of the world had her in so much doubt-filled sadness, as she had never felt this way before. Her talents are boundless and she is so good – but needs to always be able to switch on her positive energy – so that the darkness and nay-sayers, may be shown the door so that they never return.

‘Imposter Syndrome‘ from Chicago pop singer-songwriter Rowan Morgan, is a flashing bulb of doom from her incredibly skilled mind that stops her by the traffic lights. This is the warning that shows you into the depths of the sewers next to you, to remind you that you need to believe in yourself, to truly be free away from those toxic depths of gloom.

Having that inner determination to do what you truly believe in – is the only way to seeing that green light – that will let you across so you may carry on your path to your destiny, after the teaching-moment detour before.

Stream her new song via YouTube and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Searching For The One: Phil Mitchell Band bring us something real to hold onto with ‘My Love is True’

Posted on 13 April 2021

Taken off their much-anticipated fourth album called ‘A Better World‘, Phil Mitchell Band return with the lovely new single about that beating heart on ‘My Love is True’.

Phil Mitchell Band are an entertaining Chicago, Illinois-based indie-pop act, who formulate that real heart-warming music and features Alvaro Soto on lead guitar with a fine team of various talented singers.

With a story about finding the one no matter what obstacles get in your way, you feel like you have jumped into a time machine and landed in the 80’s, when life was a lot more simple. This is a sweet story full of positive energy, that feels like it is wrapped around you in a caring bow.

The stunning vocals give you a massive hug and you feel happier inside that healing heart that needs all the goodness in the world, after a horrific year that has questioned all of our beliefs.

‘My Love is True‘ from Chicago’s well-liked Phil Mitchell Band, is a sweet story full of loving vocals and striking lyrics, that captures your heart and makes you feel like it is possible to find that right person on your path to self-enlightenment. That ever-lasting love is the key to unlocking all of your dreams after all.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see more on their Facebook music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Following Her Heart: Chicago’s DominiquetheDreamer sings so purely on ‘My Dreams’

Posted on 8 April 2021

As DominiquetheDreamer’s heart heals from so much trauma over the years, new life has emerged to fill the gap left behind on the movie-like new single and her 3rd release ever called ‘My Dreams‘.

Dominique Pouncy aka DominiquetheDreamer, is a faith-driven RnB singer from the tough streets of Chicago, Illinois. After tragically losing two of her loving brothers to gun crime, she is on an inspirational mission to give a better life for her newborn child and beat the odds that are stacked mightily against her.

This is the passionate story of following your dreams no matter what others say or what doors close in your face. The journey will be cold and windy sometimes but if you believe in yourself enough, you can achieve anything that you set your mind to.

You feel her passion in each word, as he drives home her message for all to be heard in those busy streets, where one wrong move, can change everything forever.

‘My Dreams‘ from Chicago’s determined RnB singer-songwriter and single Mom DominiquetheDreamer, is a true real-life story that shows us into her beautifully creative mind, as she asks for respect and a chance to show what she can do through her absolute love for music.

This is a song that leads you into a strong woman’s life who has lost a lot, but has gained so much love and understanding on the way to reaching her wildest dreams, the right way.

Stream this soulful new track on her Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Forget My Name: Mission From Dog is quality beyond compare on ‘Red and Blue Flashing Heads’

Posted on 3 April 2021

Taken off the incredibly real ten-track ‘Major Second‘ release, Mission From Dog are back with the superb single called ‘Red and Blue Flashing Heads‘.

Casey Hess aka Mission From Dog is a Chicago, Illinois-based solo artist who previously toiled the ground with various bands in his local area as well as Detroit, to now find his home making music that truly keeps his soul alive, with that fire burning brightly in his eyes.

This is the story of making sure that they don’t forget your name, as you go through life and wish that they could keep you in their mind forever, so that it may be lodged into their soul for eternity.

With so many lathers of soothing indie rock that is such a sumptuous listen, you feel lifted by the deep lyrics has you so captivated, the solos are tremendous and his vocals ease into your blood flow with that rarefied air, that not a lot of artists have in their locker.

He sings with such vehement gusto and purposeful enthusiasm, as we hear a man on a mission to reach his dreams no matter what is thrown his way.

‘Red and Blue Flashing Heads‘ from Chicago’s Mission From Dog, is a terrific single that has your mind in an elevated place, as you daydream and get lost into this wonderfully soulful creation to escape into.

Hear this quality single on Spotify and check out the IG for more info.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Trying To Get Out: Chicago’s Pure Intention turn it up raw with ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here’

Posted on 29 March 2021

Taken off their ravaging four-track EP named ‘Impostor Syndrome‘, Pure Intention thump hard inside our curious minds with the blaring new single called ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here‘.

Pure Intention is a deafeningly exciting Chicago, Illinois-based three-piece indie garage-rock band who turn up the volume on full to wake up the neighbors next door, as they pick up the pace with boundless energy.

This is the gripping story about not wanting to be at work right now, as you are tired of the grind and just need a break. The motivation has gone from the menial job and you feel like a fresh start is definitely needed, to make your heart happy again.

The sound is raw and honest – with the band giving it their all each second – as they kick the door down and let their feelings be known.

‘I Don’t Wanna Be Here‘ from the roaring Chicago indie rock act Pure Intention, fires in hot with a fine new single that has your heart racing in delight, as they pull down the clutch speedily on a song with so much casual bluster about the ups and downs about undesirable work life, in this crazy world that we live in.

Stream this new single on their Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Reclaiming Their Place: Chicago’s The Gelheads drop buried-away three-track EP ‘Tail Lights’

Posted on 13 March 2021

After celebrating twenty years together as a band, The Gelheads joyously recover their old hidden-away recordings that were almost lost in the sands of time, with their new exciting three-track EP called ‘Tail Lights‘.

The Gelheads are a Chicago, Illinois-based four-piece indie-punk/rock band with a hardened edge flowing in their creative veins, as they make music that you can motivate yourself with again, powering in like old pros in with an incredibly fresh sound for us to truly immerse ourselves into.

After rising through the ranks back in 2021, the band had fantastic success after starting off at small shows first, to opening for heavyweights like Papa Roach, The Killers and even came close to working with Def Jam.

After performing live together until 2005, a long hiatus until 2020 has seen the band recover their previous recordings thanks to Andy Gerber at Million Yen Studios. A new fresh mix is here as the band emerge gleefully from the darkness, to delight their old and new fans with a comeback for the ages.

‘Little String‘, ‘After These Messages‘ and ‘Lie Awake‘, are all equally top shelf tracks and with passionate lyrics and a supporting sound that shows you their underrated quality, you hope that this is the start of a refueling fire for the band to reclaim and even build on their glory days.

‘Tail Lights‘ from Chicago indie-rock act The Gelheads, is a journey through their uplifting music that almost didn’t exist, as they bring us back to those wonderful early 90’s days, that remained locked in your mind forever. This is a quality release and surely a taste of more classics to come.

Stream this new release on Spotify and see the IG here.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Babybrutha gave us a guide to aural salvation in their funk-driven soul-rock track ‘Black Vinyl’

Posted on 5 March 2021

Aural salvation-seekers with a penchant for funk-driven soul-rock will definitely want to delve into the latest release ‘Black Vinyl’, by Chicago-based fourpiece, Babybrutha.

Black Vinyl exhibits Babybrutha not just as dexterous artists, but as eccentric alchemists of soul-stroking high vibes; you’ll feel existentially lighter before the chorus hits. With Hendrix-style solos, vocals from Tim Lee which prove that his soul could sate the grim reaper for a decade and deep Motown grooves, it’s impossible to entertain any notion of apathy when the track is running through.

You can check out the official video to Black Vinyl by heading over to YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Feeling like a hundred grand: NiSa Pasha is feeling real good and ‘Rollin’ with her crew on this party starter

Posted on 24 February 2021

After the huge success of 2020’s ‘Godfather‘, NiSa Pasha elevates her music to another level on her fourth single release and this one will have you dancin’ while ‘Rollin‘ into the club.

Chicago, Illinois-based American-Albanian EDM singer-songwriter, rapper, nature enthusiast, artist and dancer NiSa Pasha, makes that fresh kind of music that comes from her unwavering belief, that she can do anything she sets her mind to. Her mindset is truly soulful and she sings with such passion and stunningly projected vocals, as you feel her absolute love for this exhilarating journey she has chosen to embark on.

This is the story of cruising with the ladies to the local club and ignoring anyone with bad vibes or with undesirable motives to selfishly drag you into their self-destructive lifestyle choices. The freeing way with how she sings is such an inspiration to all those, who think you have to do certain things in order to be cool. Her message is that of pure love and here is a grounded free-spirited woman, who is doing things the right way and not cutting corners on the way to the top.

‘Rollin‘ from highly motivated Chicago EDM singer-songwriter NiSa Pasha, is a party grooving track which shows us that if you feel good and you have a loyal team around to keep an eye out, you can achieve anything you want. With a fiercely independent energy and that extra willpower to achieve her dreams, you just know that this artist is headed up the stars.

Eliminating unnecessary distractions and the noises inside your head are challenging things to do, but with that inner self-discipline inside you, it is possible to work hard and have fun at the same time too. After all, feeling like a hundred grand is only going to help you open the right doors in life.

Hear this hot track on her Spotify and see the journey to reaching her goals on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Standing her ground: NieceyInThaBuildin breaks free from all doubters on asylum-escaping video for ‘Kombat’

Posted on 12 February 2021

After teaming up with accomplished directors XBT91 and John Paul of Midnight Cinema Studios, NieceyInThaBuildin tears through the bars like a hungry soon-to-escape majestic lioness, on the claw-cutting new music video called ‘Kombat‘.

NieceyInThaBuildin is an electrifying Chicago, Illinois-based emcee, who has that fearlessly brilliant attitude that separates her from all the rest. She makes that raw, energetic hip-hop, that is quite terrifying at times and absolutely must-hear music all the time.

This is the story of standing up for what you believe in, brushing haters aside with your actions and dissing lazy DM inta-boxers who have no game, but pretend that they do.  You are tired of being tied up by the false narratives that people falsely conjure up to make themselves feel better. This is an extremely talented woman who is stacking up the finances in whatever way she likes, as its hers to spend anyway.

Her rap attack bars blow through the dusty streets and she flows like a real pro, one verse at a time. Whilst never holding back, there is so much to like from a real emcee that is eloquently audible and would hold her own in a rap battle against anybody.

The aggressive nature of her lyrics is particularly visual on this excellent music video, that perfectly explains what she is about as she breaks free from any shackles. When you have that self-belief and inner-hunger to succeed, it manifests into your music to show the raw energy that is so satisfying for her adoring fans.

‘Kombat‘ is that statement of intent from your new favorite underground rapper NieceyInThaBuildin, who stimulates your imagination to unheard of levels on this unwavering psychotic video, that you will find impossible to forget easily.

See this wildly imaginative experience on YouTube and find her fashionable vibes on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen