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The Flight Above: Houston’s Abandon the Fall look for calmer winds on ‘CityScape’

With the opening track from the new instrumental EP called ‘In Bloom‘, Abandon the Fall fly up above confidently despite the gushing winds that threatens the flight from every direction possible on the alt-rock instrumental single ‘CityScape‘.

Created by Juan Espinoza, Abandon the Fall is a Houston, Texas-based indie music producer and alternative rock/pop instrumental project that aims to reach the inner soul and brighten up the world, from the discouraging darkness around each corner.

Draped in darker hues, Juan grew up appreciating every facet of music. So much so that he went on to produce a myriad of styles for a decade before he deiced to focus on his own music, laying out a blueprint for what would eventually become Abandon The Fall.” ~ Abandon the Fall

The ravishing riffs are rather delightfully toned together to refresh your tired heart from previous losses, as you look to calmer skies that you know will help you feel free like a frolicking bird again. There is much determination felt inside the fascinating layers here, as you look up above to find what makes you truly happy in life.

CityScape‘ from the Houston, Texas-based indie rock/pop instrumental artist/producer Abandon the Fall, is that finding-the-strength-from-withing single to reach those heights that sometimes seem so far away. With so many people – even some friends – wishing for your downfall, you get the sense that this is the mountain reaching single we all need to bathe into.

Finding the right path is hard enough, as you need to look deeper within to truly succeed.

Hear this beautiful new track on Spotify and see more on the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Vibe Is A Given: Exhilarating Houston rapper Zilla.Zill elevates our mixed mental mindset with ‘Know What You Worth’

Taken off his brand new sixteen track album called ‘The Legend of Zilla‘, Zilla.Zill drops an inspiring quickly rapped message of striving for that value you know you possess, as good vibes will then manifest organically on ‘Know What You Worth‘.

Zilla.Zill is an indie hip-hop artist who is based in Houston, Texas. He feels like a comic book hero who is actually real, his mindset takes us on a thrilling road to that promised land.

Small town islander with some quotes on his mind.” ~ Zilla.Zill

He flows with such an enthusiastic abandon, the humor is legendary and the mood lightly salted, the honest message about the world is impressive as he leads us into a better place beyond the stale norm. The beat is funky and fresh like a new fade, the smile beams brightly and has you feeling like the world can be a compelling ride if you let it be.

The City of New Metro is in chaos and only one hero can change it’s fate.” ~ Zilla.Zill

Know What You Worth‘ from the skilled Houston, Texas-based hip-hop artist Zilla.Zill, is a superb effort from the underground poet who soothes our strange moods and somehow massages the right part of our brains. Its all about the mental mindset and keeping that optimism on upper overdrive, as the moody grumps will always try and take your shine away no matter what. This is the type of track that is needed more in this confused world, as he lathers hope all over our hungry-for-real souls.

Hear this new single on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Flight Risk: Eminencee leaves his blade in the cooler on freshly rolled ‘Kings Run’

Released from his latest top drawer eleven-track album named ‘Grateful‘, Eminencee shows us his ever-growing skill set with the crown-wearing new single that sprints past any self-doubts with ‘Kings Run‘.

Eminencee is a highly talented former football player and Houston, Texas-born indie rapper. He smartly presses the edge and swerves swiftly into our consciousness, with a tremendous bars-stacked display of utter brilliance.

This is the story of making sure that you are super careful about the company you keep, as you are only rolling with the big dogs now who are all about that King mentality. With an impressive armory of flows that gushes down like an avalanche of mind-blowing expressive lyrics to wash your soul clean again – you feel yourself automatically sitting back and taking this all in with a head nod of satisfaction – that very few artists have under their silky sleeve.

Kings Run‘ from the underground Texas-based, beanie wearing rapper Eminencee, shows us a classy artist in absolutely top form that is Superbowl bound. He flows with such an abundance of charm, wit and consistency, and this is a excellent single which reinvigorates your soul, after hearing way too many candyfloss-weak tracks lately. Perhaps we are listening to an artist who is only getting started, as he moves away from his previous life in sports, to a fully-respected hip-hop emcee.

The quality inside this track should give you all the clues needed, to help you make that decision quickly.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Want Some Action Baby: MR LINEN keeps it cool as ice on ‘Go Fast Boat’

Speedily released with a bouncy summer groove from their fresh new debut album ‘Stay Cool‘, MR LINEN turns up the speed with reckless abandon with the exciting single to get you into the mood for a well-reserved party named ‘Go Fast Boat‘.

MR LINEN is an Austin, Texas-based yacht/pop act. They make that quick-fire music vibe that has you brushing your hair back and making sure those sunglasses are looking as clean as possible.

Steeped in irreverent charm and heavily influenced by pop sensibilities of the 80s and 90s, ‘Stay Cool‘ is a summery collections of songs tailor made for pool parties, beach trips and backyard BBQs.” – MR LINEN

This is that intriguingly happy track that has you calling your crush up, as you both organize a party that everyone will always remember. Things move rather quickly and it will get steamy, as those hot days just has you jumping into that inviting swimming pool, without a care in the world.

MR LINEN is a five-year-old French Bulldog with a really good ear. He was born April 2, 2016 in Houston, Texas. The runt of a three-puppy litter, he was adopted at only three months old, given the name “Larry” and moved to Austin with his new family.” – MR LINEN

Go Fast Boat‘ from the absorbing Austin pop music group MR LINEN, has our minds racing through the calm waters as we strive heartily into this story that has you thinking about a fun time with some beautiful people. You feel invigorated by this catchy effort that has you feeling that you are in a different time from now. The sun is shining and the energy is alive here. This is that summer track you need in your life.

Stream this sunny new single on Spotify and see more woof-powered adventures on their IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

On A Road To Change: Aorta Project soothes our worries with the intoxicating electronic single ‘Wounded Warrior’

Wounded Warrior by aortaproject

As you feel like you are stepping into a hallucinatory world of mysterious forces, Aorta Project puts your senses into another level of surprise with the new single called ‘Wounded Warrior‘.

Aorta Project is an absorbing dark alt-electronica act led by Houston, Texas composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Steven Sheffield. He creatively meshes that reflective music, which has you thinking much deeper than before.

Fans of Deadmau5 and Jon Hopkins will be especially pleased here as the backdrop filters in with a fresh backwash-feeling like the oceans salt water potion — to cleanse you from the toxins of yesterday — as the incredible ingenuity is quite striking, as it somehow leaves your imagination alive with ideas like never before.

This is the true message of taking time to heal if you have dealt with something traumatic. You need to have a chat with yourself to improve within — as you are the only one that can really make it happen — not anyone else.

The female-led vocals has you in another world, as the atmospheric beat lathers your mind with peaceful energy, where there was trauma and heartache before.

”A catalyst for catharsis, Aorta Project transforms our darkest moments into transcendent epiphanies of self expression and reflection.” – Aorta Project

Wounded Warrior‘ from the terrifically stimulating Texas-based dark alt-electronica Aorta Project, shows us into a state of mind that can pulsate like a hallucinogenic mood to the other side, as you find yourself again and make that change that you know is needed.

If you want it enough, its never too late to change lanes and drive into a better life.

Hear this stunning new single on Bandcamp and see more visuals on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Trusting You: Houston’s Bill Grippin is making moves ‘On Me’

With the Marlboro Red lit up and burning strong as he ponders his next mission, Bill Grippin shows us that he truly gets what he needs to do in order to succeed, on this quick-fire single called ‘On Me‘.

Powered by his label Another Level Music, Bill Grippin is a Houston, Texas-based hip-hop artist/music producer, with a unique blend of skills that are raw and rapped with such witty bars, that he has you bobbing your head around and feeling his groove.

Full of straight up rhymes that has you listening intently as you turn him up to the max, he leads us into his mind with an impressive array of smartly lipped lyrics, that has you respecting his street flow.

On Me‘ from Houston rapper Bill Grippin rips into your mind as a soundtrack to show us that you need to put things on yourself and not rely on anyone else. Whilst some others are making excuses for the lack of opportunities during these times, the only way is to open your own doors is to make it happen no matter what.

Check out the track audio on YouTube and see his IG for more news and tracks.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hate This Feeling: Trevor DeBenon evokes emotional flashbacks with the excellent debut ‘Don’t Wanna Feel Anymore’

With a fresh look and tasty beats, Trevor DeBenon leads us into that time she didn’t feel the same way you did on ‘Don’t Wanna Feel Anymore‘.

Trevor DeBenon is a youthfully exuberant Houston, Texas-based producer, who truly loves what he does and has made his much-anticipated debut song, that comes from the deepest part of his heart.

The vocals shine a bright light on the fire within, as he looks determinedly for the new path after this road has been blocked by someone else. The beat is crisp and has you listening intently, the catchy nature has you moving your body slowly, albeit with that feeling that you remember all too well. The world can be a harsh place if you don’t have thick skin, those thorns can slice you open quickly, unless you learn to bandage yourself up quickly, as you know better days are around the corner.

Don’t Wanna Feel Anymore‘ from the talented young producer Trevor DeBenon, is a track all about those strong feeling you had that unfortunately weren’t reciprocated, as you wonder about what could of been and seeing her moving on so quickly on the same night hurts really bad. The true lesson digs deep, but will forever make you stronger and help you learn to only give your heart to those who deserve it.

Stream this breakup single on Spotify and follow him on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Fight It: Houston RnB singer Melo Bermon deals with mixed feelings from former lover on ‘Might Need You’

Opening up his heart for us to see all as he fights the pain, Melo Bermon tells us the story of a girl he loves deeply, even though he knew she wasn’t the right one for him on ‘Might Need You‘.

Melo Bermon is a smoothly-voiced Houston, Texas-based RnB singer-songwriter, who performs from his deepest soul, each word sung means something personal to him, as he sings about love lost and learning about himself through adversity.

His sensual voice opens the door to where they were together when things were so beautiful and loving, you thought that this would last forever with the kisses and long nights in each others arms. Then things changed quickly and you feel the emotion spill on the table, his heart is broken and he is in a state of confusion, as to why he let her in so close.

This is the tale of love gone wrong and learning to only open your world to someone who you feel a mind connection with, not just body lust, as that can lead you astray, despite the short term benefits that feel so good.

Might Need You‘ from the heart-broken RnB artist Melo Bermon, is the story about how you need to trust your instincts that come to you early on, otherwise you will paying with a broken heart that will take long to heal, but eventually will repair itself when you leave her memory behind and start again, to find someone who has your best interests at heart.

Check out this video on YouTube and see his career rise on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Time To Move On: Chanel Young ends the games played on her with ‘Better Than Me’

As her sweet soul starts to heal from the narcissistic energies that have flooded her heart from a previously toxic relationship, Chanel Young releases all of the tension built up with ‘Better Than Me‘.

Chanel Young is an emerging Houston, Texas-based neo-soul/indie pop singer-songwriter, with an effortless vocal gift that simmers into your consciousness, with an uplifting but thoughtful feel of wondrous beauty.

”From early on, she has had quite a diverse-centric background between the back and forth of living in both Houston and Montreal and coming from two culturally different environments, so she was always exposed to various musical stylings both from her parents, and her surroundings.”- Chanel Young

Her voice brings you into her eyes, as she feels that they have taken too much without adding value into your life. With a stunning pitch, you feel warm but sad all at the same time – as she moves the table around to suit herself – realizing that they don’t actually deserve her kindness.

Better Than Me‘ from the deeply thoughtful Texas-based singer-songwriter Chanel Young, is a lesson to us all who are in or have experienced those harsh relationships where one person uses you, to get what they want when they are lonely. The heart will soon start to feel weak if you are exposed to this for too long, so moving on and flying free again, is the only way to fulfill your true romantic desires.

Stream this fine new single on Spotify and head through to IG to get more news.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Looking so fresh: Houston emcee Andre shows his growing wisdom on the stylish ‘Beard’

Indie Houston Hip Hop artist Andre has a goal to spread peace and inner connection through music. He certainly blesses our sad hearts with a fun new single called ‘Beard’.

This is track 11 of the new full album ‘Difference Between Characters’, The warped atmospheric layer is crusted to the top of this fascinating start like a tasty treat. This new track follows on from the previous song ‘Vacation’ and is all about getting back to work as the relaxing time is over and gone. It’s time to get back to the hustle but first, you need to look good. After sorting out the sore head from a few too many adult beverages of course.

The beard is looking fresh now and the baby face days are over, you want to look older and wiser to impress the ladies. This is a track about just going for it now and cruising around the town feeling so good after a cut from the skilled barber.

Being an indie artist is the way forward as Houston’s Andre shows us the fly style that you need to impress on ‘Beard’. Looking all grizzly and caveman-like isn’t going to showcase him at his best so this is his statement track to inspire as all to groom a bit better. After all, when the time comes and you meet that special one, you want to look good to give you your best shot.

Stream this new track on Spotify and see more via Andre’s IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen