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Together we align: Activ8te breaks through the walls on the joyful new single, All We Do Is Shine (feat. footleg)

Posted on 3 May 2023
https://activ8te.bandcamp.com/track/all-we-do-is-shine-feat-footleg

Finding those uncharted paths like a disguised treasure hunter who is actually looking out for the entire humanity, Activ8te opens up the light and shows us the way to a better place to reside in on All We Do Is Shine (feat. footleg).

Activ8te is a California-born indie Cybersecurity-meets-EDM act that makes the kind of music which will stir the emotions of millions who are looking for something more.

”Activ8te, an electronic music producer for Silicon Valley techies, collaborates with Chicago-based artist and accomplished music-thanatologist, footleg, to create the captivating track “All We Do Is Shine.” This love song showcases a softer, more emotional side of Activ8te, exploring the significance of deep emotional relationships and the powerful bond between two people navigating life’s challenges.” ~ Activ8te

Transmitting rays of security researcher assistance to help safeguard our future, Activ8te rises above the clouds and breaks all hacker-like noise so we can be happier in a community with only good vibes on this tremendously projected single.

All We Do Is Shine (feat. footleg) from indie Cyberhouse act Activ8te is a truly tremendously enticing track which shall rattle the bones of millions. Showing superb skill and never letting go for a second, we find a dazzling effort made with a poise which shall impress even the pickiest music fan.

Listen up on Bandcamp.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

For Gus: Brad Sanders drops terrific new single The Victorious Mr Bitey Face

Posted on 3 May 2023

Inspired by an 85-pound German Shepherd who now has a theme track, Brad Sanders is rather special on the splendid new single to heal all wounded spirits called The Victorious Mr Bitey Face.

Brad Sanders is a Sacramento, California-based indie rock drummer and songwriter who is the kind of multi-instrumentalist dreams are made of.

”Originally a drummer and still very much so, Brad began exploring the guitar, piano, bass, and in 2017 built his home studio that allowed him uninterrupted recording time.” ~ Brad Sanders

Taken off the 14-track album called Hats, Brad Sanders spellbinds our emotions on this 80’s fused stunner to take us into a happier place. This is an excellent instrumental song which will ease the worries of so many who just want to forget tour carnage-filled current days.

The Victorious Mr Bitey Face from Sacramento, California-based rock drummer and songwriter Brad Sanders is a tremendous single to get eager about. Lacerating through the skin and panting with a happy face, this is a wonderful song to place on loud when life gets a little too much.

Turn this up on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I believe in just one God: Carol Blaze doesn’t ask for much on Sex Drugs Rock And Roll

Posted on 30 April 2023
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Rocking our socks off many feet and taking us back to a time so many humans treasure fondly, Carol Blaze sends all minds into a fireball of imagination on the charged-up single to feel reinvigorated by and this is called, Sex Drugs Rock And Roll.

Created by A.T. Vish, Carol Blaze is a massively experienced San Francisco, California-based multi-instrumentalist and psychedelic/goth rock singer-songwriter who is known for unforgettable live performances made for the memory bank.

”the former drummer of Pittsburgh, USA’s dream-pop darlings, Lowsunday (Projekt Records), psychedelic monsters, Thickhead Grin, and musical productions of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Without You, both starring Anthony Rapp (of Rent, etc.).” ~ A.T. Vish

Off to Lisbon soon for the summer, Carol Blaze shall heat up many souls with this fiery experience to nod heads with all night as the mosh forms. Avoiding the wartime narratives and sending a shiver down startled spines, this is a rather sturdy single to feel proud of while playing at full volume.

Sex Drugs Rock And Roll from San Francisco, California-based multi-instrumentalist and indie rock singer-songwriter Carol Blaze is one of the most raw tracks anyone shall hear this year. With confidence in spades and a real story to believe in, this is a proper song to feel alive with again.

Hear this electric track on Bandcamp.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Jeff Livingstone augmented Americana in ‘Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You’

Posted on 28 April 2023
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In his latest single, Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You, the Cypress, California-hailing folk-rock singer-songwriter, Jeff Livingstone, augmented Americana to pay an ode to quintessential country while giving the roots a kiss of life.

With the rapturous riffs and energy of All You Need is Love by the Beatles against the heart-on-sleeve influence from the icons Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Jerry Garcia, Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You is a riot of twangy sentiment-heavy soul that won’t fail to pull you right into its visceral core. With vocal cords that connect with your heartstrings with every harmony, you’re damn right I shed a tear over this stellar feat of virtuosic songwriting.

I don’t whip out the V word for just anyone, but after bringing his extensive vocabulary in music theory and strong musical foundation together in a tapestry of ingenuity, I can’t think of many other contemporary artists worthy of that accolade.

Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here with You will officially release on April 28. Hear it on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

I Picked You Up On My TV Screen: Call Me Cannon wanna share the mystery on Submission

Posted on 10 April 2023

With the remake of the classic Sex Pistols track from 1977, Call Me Cannon picks us up rather swiftly and takes us instantly into a Submission we won’t ever forget for centuries.

Call Me Cannon is a Los Angeles, California-based indie rock band who have a rigorous affection for their craft and perform like an outfit that deserves the big stages.

Impressing all listeners with something rather rollicking and loaded with powerfully induced dreamy brilliance, Call Me Cannon take us back to the heydays with their version of Submission. This is excellence personified and a reminder that music with substance is always worth listening to.

Submission from Los Angeles, California-based indie rock band Call Me Cannon is a rather intensely struck song which might bring many back to the classic days of music. Their sound is decisive and to the point, as they avoid cliches and just play from the heart.

On a rather special song to dig deeper into, this is a proper track to play loud to those who missed out on the rocking 70s.

Listen up to this timeless song on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I’ve Been Outside: Sani Knight gets lost in the lie on Nocturnal

Posted on 23 March 2023

Trying to listen clearly as he waits around to hear if he is the one or not, Sani Knight senses that his invaluable time is being squandered on the scintillating new track Nocturnal.

Sani Knight is a Los Angeles, California-based indie artist who fuses RnB, hip hop and pop in his own incomparable way which sizzles airwaves awake like an alarm clock.

”His unique approach to making music has earned him a devoted following, and he is quickly gaining recognition as one of the most exciting and innovative artists to come out of LA in recent years.” ~ Sani Knight

Ears will be listening closely as this is a piercingly relevant single for the ages. Sani Knight sets the standard for many and has unearthed many withheld emotions to savour forever. There is an elevated soundtrack on offer which sets the stage for a poignant statement single to truly treasure.

Nocturnal from Los Angeles, California-based indie RnB/hip-hop/pop artist Sani Knight is a rather illuminating song for anyone who likes to be inspired to reach an all-important decision. Soaked in a stunning ray of reflection, we find a delightful blend of honesty throughout this outstanding effort made with care and true love.

Turn this up on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

It Ends Tonight: Arsnøvä doesn’t want to wait anymore on TBD

Posted on 22 March 2023

After learning from the best and flowing through genre zones like a musician version of Rick and Morty, Arsnøvä hopes that a quick change is on the menu as he can’t wait to be close to an angelic wonder on TBD.

Arsnøvä aka NØVÄ is a Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative singer-songwriter, dance performer, and actor who grew up with music in church and fuses gospel, jazz, alternative, hip hop, and electronic music.

”ARSNØVÄ was formally introduced to the music industry through interning for super-producer, Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley, who allowed him to sit in and learn from sessions with Justin Timberlake.” ~ Arsnøvä

Simmering with a self-enlightened atmospheric aura beyond what the world has heard so far, Arsnøvä might be one of the most exciting artists to emerge in recent memory. Giving us goosebumps throughout and swimming with so much life, this is a delightfully articulate single when the lights are down low.

TBD from Los Angeles, California-based indie alternative dancer and artist Arsnøvä is a glimpse-filled view of something which isn’t real yet. Sung with a full-throated intensity and packed with so much imagination and sizzling beats to get romantic with, this is a high-tempo single when emotions are at their peak.

Performed with dynamic excellence and soaring with a stunning vocal effort, we find a must-listen just waiting to be held close and played for hours on end.

Listen up more on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Let Em Know: Young Monte just goes with the flow on Stand By You

Posted on 15 March 2023

Known by many as a chill trap originator of the highest order as he reaches for the sky, Young Monte is in soulful form as he tries to stay in the moment and make sure he is still searching for meaningful love on Stand By You.

Young Monte is a 27-year-old Oxnard, California-based indie RnB singer-songwriter who has sliced away from his meat clerk job and into the fires of the music world.

”The song was an interesting process as I did both vocals in the song I was inspired by Kendrick Lamar when he would do some of his verses in his high pitch voice thus was inspired to make “stand by you” however I had fun doing it as I love r&b music to death and hope some day I can cement a legacy of my own.” ~ Young Monte

With only one year in the game, Young Monte kicks through later just for the fun and is in no mood to be attached right now, until there is special ‘the one’ sauce in the buns. This is the kinda flow to play when you need to know that there is no point in getting stressed out in life when there is no point in getting down.

Stand By You from Oxnard, California-based indie RnB singer-songwriter Young Monte is a rather special single made with so much reflective energy to intertwine inside. This is the type of track to be illuminated inside when the heart is almost ready to open up again, after being hurt previously.

When you’re looking for the one, your eyes spark like none before.

Hear this top song on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I’m Here Again: Key of Evergreen will forever hold on tight on to the memory of that Front Porch Soda

Posted on 13 March 2023

Missing the easier times like most of us do and taken off the upcoming EP named Driving in Stereo, Key of Evergreen returns with a rather sensational new single to reminisce with on the fantastic release to sip with, Front Porch Soda.

Key of Evergreen is a Los Angeles, California-based indie rock/pop/punk artist who loves to work with musicians all over the world and likes to change up the genre each time.

”Formed in 2019, Key of Evergreen first came into the world with the indie rock single Bloom featuring Cyler James on Vocals. In 2020 during the devastating pandemic, Key of Evergreen release a song that was described as “Beauty in Anxious Isolation” by The Static Dive, called Unwanted, featuring LA vocalist Kevin Kenurt.” ~ Key of Evergreen

Soaking our trepidations away into the distance for good, Key of Evergreen display such significance in this rather marvellous single. Skyrocketing so high and giving us an exceptional view of what an incredible memory looks like, this is a surefire winner for anyone who loves it timeless.

Front Porch Soda from Los Angeles, California-based indie rock/pop/punk artist Key of Evergreen is the kind of anthem to get behind when a recollection back to the past is required. Effortless throughout and taking us back to simpler times, we find a rather special song to get enthusiastic about.

Life is about those timeless moments after all.

Turn this up on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Beau James Wilding’s latest single, The Dove, spread its wings through artfully gritty folk-rock beguile

Posted on 10 March 2023

For his latest Waitsy roughneck folk-rock release, The Dove, the enigmatically captivating singer-songwriter Beau James Wilding collaborated with the violinist, David Stone, to create a gripping trip through unadulterated emotion.

With the folky strings bringing a touch of The Levellers to the single, the bluesy acoustic guitar tones and the devilishly innovative percussion, The Dove spread its wings through a fair amount of artful beguile while Wilding vocally riffed from his almost sermonic soul. The lyricality of the gritty release, which only lets the light in through the high timbres of Stone’s strings, is enough to make Nick Cave’s discography sound like Gospel.

Usually, Cali-hailing artists spill sun into their soundscapes; it is beyond refreshing to hear an artist resisting the atmosphere and perusing his affinity for dark Bukowski-ESQUE poetry.

The Dove is due for official release on March 10th. Hear it on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast