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Show Me Your Wild Side: Fluid Florida rapper Alex hotboxes in the rover with ‘Roll Up’

Posted on 29 June 2021

As he chills calmly with her snug right next to him in his comfy ride, Alex twists the bars together to have us smokin’ with joy on his new track called ‘Roll Up‘.

Alex Hughes aka Alex, is a focused Sarasota, Florida-based rapper and father. He makes that catchy music that has you nodding your head and tapping your toes, as you turn up the volume to catch each lyric in its prime.

”His music career started when he was playing lead guitar and vocals for a few punk rock bands at the young age of 16. As time passed he grew and developed into an independent and well rounded artist for multiple genres.” – Alex

This is the story about cheekily speaking to each other with a massive smile – the flirting is at an all-time high as you chill in the car together with 420 blazing freely – as you keep things light and have the time of your life.

With a bouncy beat and freshly flowed bars that turns the cold air into hot energy as you spark up the sound, this is a top track full of mainstream appeal.

‘Roll Up‘ from the determined Sarasota, Florida-based hip-hop artist Alex, is a journey-filled new single that has you thinking about that special person who you feel so comfortable with. You laugh at each others jokes and everything seems so relaxed, as you gaze into each others eyes and wonder if this is the best you have ever felt romantically.

Things can be so simple sometimes and this is when you should embrace the moment, to never ever let it go.

Stream this fire new single on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Flowing Tides: Rick Fouche brings in the memorable fresh seas with ‘Nautical Waves’

Posted on 29 June 2021

Taken off his latest five-track EP that is full of tasty flavor for the soul, Rick Fouche rises quickly above all as he shows that he knows exactly were the compass is with his terrific new single called ‘Nautical Waves‘.

Rick Fouche is an impressive New Jersey/New York-based former rapper, singer-songwriter, electronic pop and music producer, who has skillfully transitioned into RnB and soul music vibrations. He cleverly fuses that inner spark inside that has told him which path to smoothly move down, as he makes that quality music which is totally unique.

Everything is so clean and fresh here like it was washed over with love, as his lyrics strike you suddenly and make you remember that person who wanted you when they suited you. They soon fell onto their side as were before when they were finished with you, totally forgetting about you in an instant.

The beat smashes your consciousness open like a can of cola fizzing into your hungry stomach – as this song makes you feel so good – and has you thinking deeply about who you keep company with. The vocals are such a pleasure to consume greedily, and has you locked in, just like all classic track have the power to have you entranced.

‘Nautical Waves‘ from the exciting New Jersey/New York-based RnB/soul/ electronic pop act, indie singer-songwriter and music producer Rick Fouche, flows clearly like a man who has his life-jacket on. This is song that catches you unawares and is packed pull of a remarkable beat that is tied together with potent vocals, which swims right through your soul. You feel the quality on this memorable short track, that certainly wakes up all of your sense to life again.

Stream this catchy new single on Soundcloud and see more on his growing IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

That Dreamy World: Welsh DJ Keltech takes us to an exciting planet on ‘Off Grid’

Posted on 29 June 2021

With a breathtaking tone that enters your mind as it reminds you of a thrilling movie that you can’t stop enjoying, DJ Keltech marvelously takes us really far away from this stressful madness to totally reinvigorate ourselves gloriously on ‘Off Grid’.

DJ Keltech is an experienced synthwave, cyberpunk and darkwave scratch DJ and music producer from beautiful Wales in the United Kingdom. He makes that thumping music full of tasty intrigue – that spices up your day – and put that little bit of hotness back into your hungry tongue.

”Influenced by the sounds of John Carpenter’s bleak analog horror scores and Stranger Things” – Keltech

”His eclectic background in Hip Hop, turntablism, electronic music and film scoring give him quite a solid foundation for capturing that nostalgic vibe.” – Keltech

‘Off Grid‘ from the wonderful wizard Welsh scratch DJ DJ Keltech, shows us a place where we need to be, as its miles away from the current affairs which dogs the world back into its undesirable kennel. He has a terrific ability to show us what we are all feeling in music creation art form, as this talented DJ takes us into his flashy car to hide us from what is really going on outside. This is a powerful song that smashes through the windows willingly, to slide our minds into a good place again.

Stream this fiery new single on Soundcloud and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Fair Verona – Egomaniac: Film Noir Folk Pop

Posted on 29 June 2021
Egomaniac by Fair Verona

The atmospheric air in Fair Verona’s latest single, Egomaniac, comes with a tinge of archaicism yet the ethereally melodic soundscape finds itself in tune with the contemporary moody indie-pop sound.

The alternative duo comprises Mickey Vaughan (lead vocals, piano and guitar) and Maxwell Mandell (drums and production). Their profound collaborative chemistry resides in the way the instrumentals, vocals, and production share the same alchemically morose, haunting feel. Egomaniac is mellow and cutting all in equal measure. Fans of Sophe Luxe, Angel Olsen, and Phoebe Bridgers will want to make room on their radars for the Charlottesville, Virginia-residing duo with their vintagely modern sound.

The explicit version and the radio-friendly version of Egomaniac are both available to stream and purchase via Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

DK Robin pays ode to his ‘Work Wife’ in his latest smooth RnB hip hop single.

Posted on 29 June 2021

There’s officially no better way to pass the time during a 9 – 5 than catching feelings for a colleague, which is exactly what hip hop artist DK Robin waxes lyrical on in his latest single, Work Wife. It’s potentially the most honest love song to have ever hit the airwaves.

The grooving RnB hip hop beats set an affectionate tone that DK Robin amplifies with his smoothly soulful vocals that will be a hit with any fans of J Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. We can’t wait to hear what off the cuff concept DK Robin chooses to explore next; whatever it is, we’re sure he’ll make a perennial urban earworm out of it.

You can check out the official music video to Work Wife that premiered on June 14th by heading over to YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Singer-songwriter duo Scotia & Dagny have made their debut with their contemporary pop ballad, ‘All I Ever Wanted’.

Posted on 29 June 2021

NYC-hailing, London-based singer-songwriter duo Scotia & Dagny have made their debut with the release of their contemporary indie-pop ballad, All I Ever Wanted. In the rankings of the best slow dance singles ever released, we wouldn’t put this cinematically neo-classically-underscored single far away from Elton John’s ‘Your Song’.

The poised, reflective nature of the semi-orchestral downtempo soundscape complements the lyrics that explore the emptiness that ensues loss. The dreamy air to the single takes the sting out of the melancholy, but the wavering vocal notes hit bruisingly hard.

All I Ever Wanted is now available to stream via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Sahana Naresh explores the dualistic emotions inspired by motherhood in her soulful indie folk-pop single, ‘Milky Hands’.

Posted on 29 June 2021

Indie singer-songwriter Sahana Naresh has released her ukulele-led folk-pop exploration of the duality of motherhood, ‘Milky Hands’. Sonically, it is worlds apart from Amanda Palmer’s candid album, ‘There Will Be No Intermission’, but it still carries the same scantily found honest expression around parenting.

Milky Hands is a coalescence of Sahana’s love of soulful indie and classic Hindustani vocals, which means you get the bitter-sweet tenderness of a Neutral Milk Hotel single, along with the rich vocal melodies that stretch outside of Western boundaries.

If you’re a fan of rich accordant tones accompanying raw emotion, don’t hesitate hitting play.

Check out Sahana Naresh on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Sham Blak delivers high energy soul in his hip hop track, ‘Weather Delay’.

Posted on 28 June 2021

Slip into the old school soul of Sham Blak’s latest hip hop album, D Day Project, which evades gritty tales of gang violence and chooses to explore introspection that is valuable and relatable in equal measure.

Chances are, you’ll hear plenty of your frustrations vented back to you in the 6-track release, but the best introduction to Sham Blak’s sound is the standout track, Weather Delay.

The multi-layered mix carries swathes of texture, from shimmering synth notes to indie guitars to funk basslines to glitchy downtempo hip hop beats; it’s an urban aural rabbit hole that you’ll want to fall into time and time again. The hypnotically ethereal instrumentals prove to be the perfect contrast for Blak’s direct vocals and lyrical wordplay.

D Day Project is now available to stream in full via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Sofia Biancardi shares visceral grief in her latest pop ballad, ‘Need You Now’

Posted on 28 June 2021

After listening to Sofia Biancardi’s latest single, Need You Now’, it is safe to say that London has a new luminary artist in its midst that has made the competition for the Mercury Prize a little harder.

The, quite literally, arresting release is everything that an indie ballad should be. There’s a sublime balance between poise, grace and fiercely intense expression. The otherworldly ethereal release is enough to leave you feeling like you’ve had a religious experience.

Words alone could never encapsulate the raw beauty in Need You Now, which captures the visceral obsessive distress that catches us when we contemplate losing the ones we need the most. It’s so far beyond a ‘watching the rain with pensive malaise’ kind of ballad; it’s a contending with a storm of guttural pain kind of ballad.

Need You Now officially released on June 25th; you can check it out for yourselves by heading over to SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

 

Marc Lucid takes us back to the 90s era of downtempo RnB with, ‘Bout This’, featuring Rockie Fresh

Posted on 28 June 2021

Under the influence of 90s hip hop and RnB, up and coming Upstate New York-residing hip hop artist Marc Lucid released his debut album, Jungle Rulez, on June 15th. The lead track, Bout This, featuring the luminary rap artist Rockie Fresh is the perfect introduction to Marc Lucid’s smoothly hazy style of down tempo hip hop.

Any fans of Post Malone, Mac Miller and Tyler, the Creator will appreciate the soul-infusion in the mellow trap mix that candidly explores Marc Lucid’s introspection when it comes to everyday malaise. The soundscape gets a kick of energy when Rockie Fresh’s fiery rap bars hit full flow, but Lucid’s hazy stoner vibes are just as evocative in their own right.

Check out Marc Lucid’s album Jungle Rulez on apple music.

Review by Amelia Vandergast