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Matt’s Keys borrowed from Fleet Foxes in his trip around the human condition, I Won’t Forget

Posted on 8 September 2023
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Whether we like to admit it or not, one of our most pervasive fears is being forgotten and our impact on people’s worlds being ephemeral, if you can relate, you will resonate with the latest star-roving pop hit from Matt’s Keys.

With a featuring vocal artist adding her beguiling harmonies over the pop rock keyboardist’s perpetually poignant keyboard melodies, I Won’t Forget is an uninhibitedly sweet score, orchestrated to lead your emotions to extremes as the lyrics gravitate around the highs and lows of the human condition. From our hopes and fears to our naïve dreams and bitter-sweet regrets, it is all encompassed in the stunning single which reminisces with the sonic style of Fleet Foxes, while delivering panoramically filmic gravitas. It is tracks like I Won’t Forget that prove how interconnected we all are by the commonality in our experiences, despite the rise in individualism. If that isn’t the definition of aural gold, it damn well should be.

I Won’t Forget was officially released on August 31; stream it on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Mike Di Lorenzo drops romance-filled treat with ‘What We Need’ (feat. Anna Moore)

Posted on 26 June 2022

Sending a pulsating shock wave through our veins and right into our open eyes, Mike Di Lorenzo knows we can find that special soul if you search with the right mindset on ‘What We Need‘ (feat. Anna Moore).

Mike Di Lorenzo is a much-loved New York, USA-based keyboardist and music producer who is known for his huge jazz influence and has also made RnB, gospel and Latin music creations in his career.

”Mike has performed with a wide range of artists including Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston and the grammy-award winning NJ Mass Choir, Gerald Alston, Regina Belle to Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry, to name a few.” ~ Mike Di Lorenzo

Featuring the wonderful contemporary RnB singer-songwriter Anna Moore, Mike Di Lorenzo has created something rather gloriously beautiful here as we rest our heads on a truly graceful effort. There is a loving nature to embrace here, with a song that combines that old school romance into one present to unwrap with a massive smile.

‘What We Need‘ (feat. Anna Moore) from New York, USA-based keyboardist and music producer Mike Di Lorenzo is a candle-lit single for anyone who has been feeling lonely lately. With a look to the future and reminding us where our desires need to be focused on, this is a track with a warm energy that will have you getting dressed up to impress.

Life is all about knowing what you want so that you can exude that calm confidence to achieve all your dreams.

Calm your heart on Spotify and see more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Pluto Tideswell wants to run away from that sticky big city smog on new single ‘The Walker’

Posted on 23 March 2022

As he reveals to us his burgeoning creative mind that has sent us a track to truly embrace, Pluto Tideswell eloquently describes those hard roads can do to a tired soul on the tendon-heating new release all about ‘The Walker‘.

David Nigro aka Pluto Tideswell is an Italian electronic artist and music producer who started his career as a keyboardist in the prog/rock band, New Seed.

”His influences vary from pop to metal, as well as from techno to classical for his most commercial works. Always searching for new sounds Pluto is not afraid of pushing the boundaries of music genres and to explore his own passion in sound designing.” ~ Pluto Tideswell

Showing us the inner working of a mind that has been fed up with that stifling pollution for way too long, Pluto Tideswell puts on his running shoes and gets to where he needs to be, even if the enjoyment factor is very low right now. With a vibe-filled beat that is totally different to most tracks that you will hear this year, this is an authentic piece of work that needs to be applauded for its complete originality.

”This collection of songs means a lot to me I think 4 years in the making from the first concept of the first song until now.
Covid helped to postpone everything.” ~ Pluto Tideswell

‘The Walker‘ from the Germany-based indie electronic and music producer Pluto Tideswell, is a single all about watching those birds chirping – as he rushes to get to work – in this overly stimulated world that spends way too much time looking down, instead of appreciating nature for its healing beauty. Sung with a knowing glance at a time that is so stressful, this is a relevant single that will surely resonate with anyone who has had to put their shoes on way too quickly, just to make sure that the bank balance was full enough to survive.

Listen in to this new single on Spotify and check out his movements via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Toronto’s Chris Sunfield urges us to locate those true hopes and dreams on ‘Begin’

Posted on 20 February 2022

After heading towards his lowest ebb and not knowing whether he would be able to reach up again and find a happy place as he felt the sadness of not doing what he loved, Chris Sunfield shows us his renewed vigour after music helped save his life with his latest single, ‘Begin‘.

Chris Sunfield is a Toronto, Canada-based indie singer-songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist who has shown us the way to being truly fulfilled in life.

”New to the music scene after quietly writing songs in obscurity for years and living a different life.” ~ Chris Sunfield

Taken off his brand new 4-track EP called ‘Far Away Objects‘, this is the true story of making sure that you start your passions before it’s too late as you will regret it if you don’t. Feeling lost in something that doesn’t make you smile is no way to live, and we are reminded of this on a stunning single filled with hope and inspiration.

After being in an accident recently and losing a few close friends and mentors, this is a man who has opened his eyes and knew what he had to do as he speaks from the heart. With glorious vocals brewing from the speakers, this is such a sweet song that will surely fill you up with love and determination.

”Chris recorded his first songs in high school. He was accepted into a university music program despite not knowing how to read music. He struggled and soon switched majors, eventually receiving a PhD in psychology and ending up as a consultant.” ~

‘Begin‘ from Toronto, Canada-based indie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Sunfield, is a lovely single that is ultra-catchy and blesses our souls with a real message that the whole world needs to hear. With so many people hating what they do and letting the hands of time dictate their lives, this is a heartfelt single that should wake many into action.

If you just start and stop wondering what if, you never know what you are actually capable of.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Canada’s Rejean Lau flies calmly ‘Up High in the Sky’

Posted on 29 January 2022

Inspired by his heroes Daft Punk, David Bowie, The Beatles and The Smashing Pumpkins, Rejean Lau gets his ticket and looks out of the window and feels like he is on top of the world on ‘Up High in the Sky‘.

Rejean Lau is a Canadian indie-pop/synth-wave singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and music producer who makes that catchy vibe you find yourself singing along to.

Sending our imagination to the top of the earth where only the bravest birds dare to roam, Rejean Lau is at his best with a single that has you thinking deeply about returning to the travel life again after so many months locked away at home. His lyrics show us a man on a mission, to help the world heal from all the trauma that led us away from the skies for too long.

‘Up High in the Sky‘ from the multi-skilled Canadian singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and music producer Rejean Lau is a flight-filled single that has you envisioning being so far up into the sky and thinking about enjoying the journey. His vocals are pitched to levels that will have you listening intently to this professional performer who is a storyteller at heart and brings all his experience to the flight.

Fly up with this new track on Spotify and check out the IG page for more visuals.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Time Is Now: Melbourne’s RnB underground gem Maya Rose stands up for the ladies on ‘Mind The Gap’

Posted on 2 October 2021

Unleashing the first track from her upcoming project which has been made despite the challenges around this horrible pandemic, Maya Rose is at her glorious best on the new single all about telling the boys that she has had enough on ‘Mind The Gap‘.

Maya Rose is a scintillating Melbourne, Australia-based indie RnB/soul singer-songwriter and keyboardist, who has decided to step up to the plate and hit a home run on all those small-minded men who don’t support women in the local music business.

‘‘The song is about the gender gap, and female empowerment. It’s also about my experience of being a woman in the music industry. Many times I’ve felt I wasn’t being listened to or taken seriously as a woman, and couldn’t speak my mind. I’ve been excluded and unsupported in the industry by ‘boys clubs’. It’s time that we not only talk about the disadvantages women face every day in our community; it is important to express the issues creatively. I want to hear more messages of female empowerment in the music we consume. I’m releasing ‘Mind the Gap’, because “we’re still not equal yet.”’ Maya Rose

After building on this track for a few years but never finding the right producer who shared her vision, Julian Steel came into the mix at the perfect time, and helped make this a special treat for all listeners.

Sung with a supremely soulful energy which shows her clear frustration, Maya is able to elegantly explain what is on her mind with such incredibly beautiful vocals and smartly-penned lyrics. You feel annoyed on her behalf that in 2021 this is still happening, as you hope that one day soon things will be truly fair for all. Just the way it should be.

‘Mind The Gap‘ from the inspiring Australian RnB solo artist Maya Rose, is one of those heartfelt anthems that is made with that rare love that is so truthful. She has experienced that the gap that is way too wide between men and women in this fickle industry, with so many double standards which need to be vanquished forever. The time is now.

Hear this dazzling song all about demanding change for the good of the world on Spotify and see more stories on her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Set You Free: Christian Prior amazes our ears on spacey new single ‘Why Should I Care?’

Posted on 23 August 2021

With a reflective glance up to see this massive planet in its full glory, Christian Prior wonders about the magnitude of everything around us with this superb music video for his latest track which has recently got some well-deserved BBC Introducing love called ‘Why Should I Care?‘.

Christian Prior is a London, England-based indie jazz solo singer-songwriter, keyboardist, writer and music producer, who was born in a small town in the North. He has a vivid imagination which is always looking at what is possible, as he expresses himself through a wonderful array of dazzling music creations, which are certainly satisfyingly progressive.

”Christian’s music brings together his love for jazz, rock, classical music, electronica, as well as traditional music from across the globe.” ~ Christian Prior

You sense that he is always looking for something new to bring into his music as he strays away from the boring norm, as a blend of contemplative thoughts come crashing into your fragile mind during this exciting new single. Each second feels like it is truly special and the old school video only adds to the nostalgic effect of imagination, which we all have hidden somewhere inside us.

”Christian grew up in a tiny, remote village on the beautifully bleak moors of the North of England. Without much to do and nowhere to go, music became his companion and escape. His days became filled with it: writing songs, playing piano, singing, and listening to as much music as he could.” ~ Christian Prior

‘Why Should I Care?‘ by the London-based indie jazz artist Christian Prior, is a stunning track that has you thinking about everything around us. Made with a deep look up to our whole world which in turn has your mind alive with the power and possibilities we have in our fingertips, this is a song to feel inspired by. With vocals that has you feeling that you can indeed achieve something special if you put your mind in the right process, you might feel a different perspective after viewing this music video experience.

See this planet gazing new music video on YouTube and see more on his IG channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Addictive Kisses: Manchester’s radiant indie-pop artist Minerva Daisy wants to get out of feeling trapped on ‘Substitute’

Posted on 3 April 2021

As she vividly tells us the tumultuous story about feeling so overwhelmed from a highly seductive but ultimately soul-destroying love, Minerva Daisy is absolutely brilliant on her new single called ‘Substitute‘.

Minerva Daisy is a spellbinding Manchester, UK-based indie-pop singer-songwriter and keyboardist, who has a wildly special voice and makes the type of music that has your attention on her closely, as she eagerly swirls your heartbeat into a spin with her stunning tone.

As we take a sip from the story about how being with someone that has cleverly wrapped their powerful fingers around you to keep you in – while you try and get out quickly but are trapped inside by a supremely manipulative person – who has you exactly where they want you.

She sweetly sings with such heart and determination, with her lyrics written so well and with that extra class that separates her from the rest. On an vibrant beat that suits her voice perfectly, this is an excellent song that so many will relate to as we remember those times we loved the kisses so much – but ultimately they were tainted with poison – that seeped like evil fluid into our kind veins, to freeze us like a statue while we are still awake.

‘Substitute‘ from Manchester’s dazzling indie-pop artist Minerva Daisy, is a catchy song and truthful track that has you thinking deeply about who you lend your heart to, as it can be dangerous if the wrong person has control.

Hear this top quality single from the classy wine lover on her Spotify and support her journey on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen