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Multi-Instrumentalist

Classy Colorado-based pop artist Estella Dawn flips the script on the narrative-altering single ‘Buzzcut’

Posted on 12 March 2022

After getting rid of the slithering snakes that were biting her feet on the excellent ‘Petty‘, Estella Dawn reminds us to stay true to our authentic nature and to stop changing ourselves for another person with ‘Buzzcut‘.

Estella Dawn is a New Zealand-born, Colorado, USA-based music producer, pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has the power to hook you in with her delightfully catchy music.

“I think as women, we tend to do this more than men – we are conditioned to believe we have to shrink, re-adjust and mold ourselves to satiate the male gaze. There are so many products telling us how we should look, feel and smell, and countless more movies and shows telling us how we should act and behave. In our quest to find this perfect partner I think we can often end up compromising a lot of what makes us unique and special.” ~ Estella Dawn

Estella Dawn is one of the most genuine musicians you are ever likely to have your ears blessed by in this world or any other dimension. She sings with a real purpose and drive that has you turning her all the way up to maximum satisfaction, as she sends our souls to a happy place that is quite scintillatingly inspiring.

‘Buzzcut‘ from New Zealand-born, USA-based music producer and pop artist Estella Dawn, is an energy-matching single that will take you places you thought were hidden away forever. With her classy spine-tingling vocals that transports you into a smile-fest, you won’t forget, as this wink-filled single tells the truth and should be applauded for its vital message. With so much fakeness smoking up our rooms when there should be only clean air roaming freely, this is a sizzling single that will force you to have a re-think about how you act in your relationships.

Keeping your unique identity has never been more important after all. Being yourself and showing your quirky habits, is surely what makes us all human.

Here is this fine new single on Spotify and see more of her story on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Nicolaas Walle And Friends are truly superb on their latest mesmerizing single, ‘This Is Me Telling You’

Posted on 4 March 2022

Featuring the stunning vocals of Irish singer-songwriter Ciara Adamson, Nicolaas Walle And Friends lead us into a teaser from their new 10-track album with the refreshing single all about that real conversation called ‘This Is Me Telling You‘.

Nicolaas Walle is a County Wicklow, Ireland-based half-Irish, half-Dutch alternative artist, multi-instrumentalist and music producer.

”Inspired by the likes of the Alan Parsons Project, the album features several talented vocalists on various songs.” ~ Nicolaas Walle

After the epic previous release that truly took our minds into an impressive world of pureness on ‘Human Nature’, Nicolaas Walle brings his friends along inside a truly candid story about comprehending that you need to move in a new perspective as what is currently happening isn’t going to work out. Featuring those memorably groovy riffs and a vocal melody that might have you sweating in excitement, this is a meditative trance of a tune that shall surely please many.

‘This Is Me Telling You‘ from the County Wicklow, Ireland-based multi-instrumentalist and music producer Nicolaas Walle And Friends, is a truly top new track that emanates a reflective wand of truth brewing all over your thoughtful mind. There is a really warm glow here that shows us the honesty needed – to tell someone what the truth is – and to then see what they do with this information at hand.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Reykjavík’s Brikcs yanks the walls down on his new single about that frustration of being stuck inside on, ‘Days Pass’

Posted on 19 February 2022

As he eloquently reflects on the futility and ridiculousness of everyday life in this locked-up world filled with organized chaos, Brikcs shows much pent-up frustration with a vigorously-projected new single that so many of us will relate to with, ‘Days Pass‘.

Brikcs is a Reykjavík, Iceland-based multi-instrumentalist, electronic musician, music producer, singer, and also well-respected rapper.

”His genre-bending music is characterized by dark lyrical themes over elaborate layered instrumentation that relies heavily on electronic drums and synths mixed with lush string sections and grand pianos.” ~ Brikcs

Shifting the mentality away from calm and into stormy waters that have been coming for some time, Brikcs lacerates the speakers like naked tires – on a thoroughly electric performance with a brooding beat – that takes you for a ride into wondering why things have been so disorganized lately in this supposedly smarter world.

‘Days Pass‘ from the multi-talented Icelandic solo artist and music producer Brikcs, is a wall-smashing new single that has your mood made even gloomier by a picture of discontent by someone who has grown mightily annoyed with the way things have gone recently. There is a dark edge here that echoes the gloom and doom that has risen up into the masses as we tried our best to be patient, only to be totally appalled by the brainlessness of the so-called leaders of so many countries who didn’t do enough for the people who needed it most.

Listen in to this new single on Spotify and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Pittsburgh’s Shelter Light listens for the answer that will come if you let it on ‘Look Away’

Posted on 9 February 2022

As he wonders what is real and what isn’t in this confusing glow that can blind you from the correct decisions, Shelter Light brings his resonant tone and wizardry behind the decks to be seen by the world on his new solo stage with ‘Look Away‘.

Shelter Light is the exciting passion project and alias of Pittsburgh-based DIY multi-instrumentalist and music producer, Antonio Ruberto.

After spending the past 10 years in Asheville, North Carolina, we find a reinvigorated artist who co-founded and co-led the band Shadow Show (now known as Snow Actual Snow).

”When the pandemic struck, Antonio relocated to the city of Pittsburgh with his partner to pursue a career in Product Design. The isolation from the music scene he knew drove him to begin learning the art of production for himself and through this, Shelter Light was born.” ~ Antonio Ruberto

Caressing the speakers with an innovative sound that has your tongue licking your thrilled lips that have just catapulted an ice cream deep inside your stomach, Shelter Light emerges from the shadows and reflects a picture that has you nodding your head slowly and grooving to the wonderful energy presented.

‘Look Away‘ from Pittsburgh-based indie-rock/synth-wave multi-instrumentalist and music producer Shelter Light, leads us into a new world that is available if you let the natural energy shine through and open up your ears. Assembled with stunning electricity that seems to spark your speakers alight – there is much to marvel at here – on this excellent single that you will find rather sumptuous to delve smoothly into.

Listen to this new track on Spotify and see more via the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The Elegant Chasers went off-kilter with the grungy panache in their sophomore single, Sunshine Mourning.

Posted on 4 February 2022
The Elegant Chasers

The Elegant Chasers brought their grungy panache back to the airwaves with the release of their sophomore single, Sunshine Mourning. We’d scarcely lost the earworm that was implanted through their debut single, Lets Ride, but we found ourselves gripped by Sunshine Mourning in a completely different capacity.

This time, the post-punk tinged track is as caustic as one of Sonic Youth’s most discordant releases in the verses and hooky enough in the choruses to give that stadium-filling effect that resonates as volatile gravitas once you get caught up within it.

The one-man powerhouse is taking full advantage of his independent artist freedom. Instead of attempting to appease moguls by pandering to the mediocrity in their tastes, he opted for an off-kilter track that splices together Nirvana-reminiscent drums, cleverly distorted vocals (we are talking Mike Patton level clever here) and guitars that are pliant enough to make your head spin. It is the epitome of an alt 90s aural riot. We can’t wait to hear what follows in his debut album.

Sunshine Mourning will officially release on February 11th. You can check it out for yourselves via SoundCloud and Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

 

London-based music producer Noakko stuns our captivated senses with ‘We Sleep as the World Spins’

Posted on 30 January 2022

With intricate inspiration gained from the likes of Joy Orbison, Skee Mask and Machinedrum, Noakko sends us into another dimension altogether with the dancefloor body slider that is ‘We Sleep as the World Spins‘.

Eshan Ashcroft aka Noakko is a London, UK-based music producer and multi-instrumentalist who soars with breakbeat and electronica to soothe our souls from any trauma.

”Having already played at the likes of Ministry of Sound, Eshan is making a concerted effort to dial things back for his debut E.P, instead choosing to curate intimate settings across London’s record stores and underground music venues.” ~ Noakko

Exhibiting quality felt at every corner of the room as the dripping sweat pours all over your drenched face, Noakko thrills our alert senses with a sumptuous performance that shall have you enthralled with each detail that has been expertly projected with magnificent aplomb.

”I suppose the main inspiration at the time was reflecting in my downtime in the midst of the pandemic. What kind of music I wanted to create that is a bit of me whilst simultaneously being transferable to nightlife in London.” ~ Noakko

‘We Sleep as the World Spins‘ from the well-respected and much-loved London-based music producer and multi-instrumentalist Noakko, is a bass-thumping single that is never too hard to enjoy. He seems to get the balance just right, with mysterious soundscapes from another galaxy that shakes your mindset into shape just right. This is a searing single that has your heart glowing from the electric energy – as you imagine dancing all night – to such a splendid track filled with that world-class feeling you just know is there.

Hear this fresh new speaker-sizzling track on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Dickson City’s Andrew Yurkanin doesn’t feel good today on ‘Sad Robot’

Posted on 28 January 2022

Released from his 12-track ‘Connect The Dots‘ album from September 2021, Andrew Yurkanin brings us a true story about letting someone inside who played you like a fool on ‘Sad Robot‘.

Andrew Yurkanin is a Dickson City, Pennsylvania-based indie electronic/rock artist and multi-instrumentalist who ravishes our heartbroken souls with his unique emotion-driven orchestral productions that are quite scintillating.

”His desire to gain more knowledge and experience sparked him to study the art of music production and music recording technology. This is where his creativity in writing became evident, and was the catalyst for him to use his determination, resolve, and compassion, to which listeners are drawn, expressing himself through his compositions.” ~ Andrew Yurkanin

Showing us his world-class quality with a marvellous track that simmers throughout your mind as you imagine that feeling of betrayal, Andrew Yurkanin stuns with a truly outstanding display that rattles your senses to a traumatic place where you know you need to move on from.

‘Sad Robot‘ from Dickson City, Pennsylvania-based indie electronic/rock artist and highly impressive multi-instrumentalist Andrew Yurkanin, is a track that is absolutely superb and belongs in a Hollywood movie of the highest quality. The deepness of this single is rather special and gets you in a highly reflective mood. The energy is one of sadness as to why someone you loved – would take your heart for a searing spin into a washing machine – when you opened the door and thought they would be that kind soul who loved you.

Sometimes people change their stripes, as you pick up the pieces and heal your precious heart to love again.

Listen to this new single on Soundcloud and see more of his life via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Slipped Away: Nashville’s Eric Coomer wonders if the kids would be better off on ‘Somewhere Along the Line’

Posted on 23 December 2021

As he wonders why the love of his life has chosen to sink deeply into the chair and slowly fade away from existence, Eric Coomer sings with sincere feeling on the breakup anthem of 2021 on the tear-inducing ‘Somewhere Along the Line’.

Eric Coomer is a Nashville, Tennesee-based, Kentucky-born, indie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who loves to express his traveller-like stories that are always entrenched in total honesty.

”Never satisfied sounding like anyone else, Eric strives to be an original and veer away from the ordinary.” ~ Eric Coomer

Oozing world-class vocals and unpretentious lyrics that have you comprehensively intrigued as to his path in this strange world, Eric Coomer might be one of the most underrated solo musicians in the world. His style is unassuming and he performs without that unwanted flash, as he flourishes on this exquisite release that has you listening so intently.

‘Somewhere Along the Line‘ from the Nashville, Tennesee-based indie solo artist and multi-talented Eric Coomer, is one of the most expressive singles you will immerse yourself into this festive season. He is quite incredible from start to finish, as he pours his heart out on this personal track. This is the story about a lost love that decided to close the door emotionally, and wasn’t there to try and make it work.

Sometimes in life, you just have to move on, so that you may fly free away from someone who has already made a new nest for themselves.

Listen to this fine new single on Spotify and see more news on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Cry For Me: Houston’s Eric Ashley does the best he can on ‘Leslie Anne’

Posted on 21 December 2021

Unleashed from his recent 10-track album ‘So Much For So Much More‘, Eric Ashley sings with earnest love about that relationship that just couldn’t work on ‘Leslie Anne‘.

Eric Ashley is a Houston, Texas-based indie rock/pop solo artist and multi-instrumentalist who is completely enchanted by the whole creation process that he willingly wraps himself into each day.

“So many artists have gone country, hip hop and metal that I feel like the pulse of catchy rock music is getting weaker by the day. These kinds of infectious melodies over interesting chord progressions are my musical DNA.” ~ Eric Ashley

Sung with a decisive style and featuring thoughtful lyrics, Eric Ashley is quite mesmerizing on this latest single from an artist who has taken charge of his own destiny. He performs with the wind at his sails like a confident sailor of the seas and takes our minds into this romantic story that was more complicated than first presumed.

‘Leslie Anne‘ from the Houston, Texas-based indie rock/pop solo artist and multi-instrumentalist Eric Ashley, is a touching single that is loaded with silky vocals and a catchy ambience that will have you bobbing your head and feeling the energy attached. This is a pertinent story that will have you examine deeper within yourself, as you finally say goodbye to that person who you truly cared for but couldn’t be with.

Hear this new single on Soundcloud and see more via the FB music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Should Let Go: Chris Milo keeps on holding onto those vivid ‘Memories’

Posted on 16 December 2021

As he glances into the dusty mirror and wonders why they pretended to love him in the first place, Chris Milo gazes intently and wishes that he hadn’t wasted his time as he still thinks of them whilst comprehending that he shouldn’t on ‘Memories‘.

Chris Milo is an 18-year-old Long Island, New York-born indie-pop multi-instrumentalist, music producer, actor, and much-respected dancer.

”In addition to singing, Chris is also an accomplished dancer, having appeared at numerous, international Latin ballroom competitions. He has also appeared in independent films as well as performed on numerous main stage theatre productions in the New York area.” ~ Chris Milo

With a voice so uncorrupted and carefully-written lyrics which are so strikingly unpretentious that it leaves you remembering their name forever, Chris Milo shows us why he is so highly regarded as one of the most exciting young acts to truly keep a close eye on globally. His crisply calm style feels like the first bite of the tastiest meal you have ever eaten, that soothes your palate and entrenches a time in your life that you will find hard to forget.

‘Memories‘ from the well-liked Long Island, New York-born indie-pop multi-instrumentalist, music producer, actor, and dancer Chris Milo, is a nostalgic single from a young man who can’t get his ex’s picture out of his mind. He feels like he needs to move on but somehow struggles to, as he wonders if they will ever leave his consciousness. The vividness was so real for him, as he feels like a fool who was lied to by a soul-grabbing greedy human who had evil intentions.

Sometimes love just doesn’t make sense and is unfairly cruel, teaching us a valuable lesson to be so careful on who we let see our precious energy.

See this descriptive video on YouTube and find out more news via his IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen