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The world humbled me: Othello pulls away from the darkness on SZA 4 NGAZ

Posted on 1 July 2023

On a steamy track to heat up fragile windows, Othello is in no mood for loneliness and performs with a stunning brilliance which will certainly heal all sad hearts on SZA 4 NGAZ.

Othello is a well-travelled New York City-based RnB/neo-soul artist who was born in Montreal with Congolese heritage deep in his veins and shows us his inspiring determination on each track.

Moving away from those previously harsh tough times which threatened to sway him into the darkness of gloom, Othello is in top form and sings with so much love and rides the wave inside a whirlpool of the confusing romantic world we find ourselves in.

Fueled with his gospel energy and featuring terrific lyrics to lather deeper into, we are treated to a rising musician who sings from the heart.

SZA 4 NGAZ from New York City-based RnB/neo-soul artist Othello is a rather special ear-tingling experience to turn up on full volume. There is much to be thrilled about no matter what genre you’re usually into, as our emotions are taken on a breathless voyage to that happy place.

Listen up deeper on Spotify.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rise and Shine: The Board of Directors drop the freshest debut to sip on rather sweetly in the sunshine, We

Posted on 13 June 2023

Inspiring us all to be ourselves and not let anything get in the way of true happiness despite all the small-minded opinions ruining our moods like an onion in the eye, The Board of Directors have made a marvellous first impression to alleviate all trepidations away on the tremendously soulful debut, We.

The Board of Directors is a New York City-based 6-piece powerhouse group that loves to fuse different genres such as pop, funk, RnB and soul to make their music rather delightfully incomparable.

Calming all anxious nerves away like a waterslide day out with family and friends on a summer’s day, The Board of Directors have made an important gem which is a meaningful track to turn up loud for all ages. Vocally sweet and lyrically on point, to open up minds and bring us back to a better place in time.

We from New York City-based 6-piece band The Board of Directors is a jam-this-all-night-no-matter-what song to help us all meditate the stress far away. Stunning our hair into a happier place and taking us into a much more content world, this is a pick-me-up experience to wash all scars away in a few minutes.

If you’re looking for a single with unity, this is the winner to turn up loud.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify.

Find out more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Kiss Me: Alexander Patsos chases the sun on BEAUTIFUL DRIVE

Posted on 20 February 2023

Urging his new lover to stay close and join him for a wild adventure, Alexander Patsos is rather spellbindingly believable on the rocking anthem for naughty eyes and this one is called BEAUTIFUL DRIVE.

Alexander Patsos is a Nashville based indie rock musician, producer and actor who is one of the most imaginative humans the world is likely to witness.

Alex has released one full-length album and one EP with his former heavy rock band, The Resurrection Sorrow. TRS was a heavy hitter in the grassroots stoner rock scene and had many successful tours up and down the east coast including performances at NYC’s many iconic rock clubs, including CBGBs, Don Hills, Pussycat Lounge, and Trash Bar.

Lathering all lonely hearts together like some sort of new superglue, Alexander Patsos might be the leader we can all dance with again. This is fiery stuff and this track shall mend all wounded hearts with its wonderfully inviting style.

BEAUTIFUL DRIVE is one of the more dynamically charged singles ready to sizzle all unconscious hearts. Like a steaming iron on a fresh shirt, this is a rather epic soundtrack to our lost youth.

Listen to this new track on YouTube. View more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Someone Else: CREDLE knows he put himself in this wind-swept Storm

Posted on 13 November 2022

Fighting through the depression and wishing for peaceful days with an ideal lover, CREDLE hopes for better days away from the current loneliness on the remarkably striking single Storm.

CREDLE is a South Jamaica, Queens in New York City-based indie hip hop artist who is reppin’ Credle Entertainment and breathes fire on the mic.

After 7 years of production on his much-awaited debut album Tales of the Sad & Lonely, CREDLE is rather impressive on this vocally stunning song about missing someone so special. Layered in so much smoothness and total honesty, this is a terrific anthem for anyone who needs some comfort, rather quickly.

Storm from New York City-based indie hip hop artist CREDLE is a memorable soundtrack for many who reminisce about a moment that permeates the mind like it was yesterday. Sung with a magnificence blend of emotional excellence, this is surely a soundtrack that will furnish our hearts with so much reflective true love to cherish forever.

Listen up to this new track on YouTube and see more news on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hayley Brooks has just released a brand-new studio work: “Shadow Reminder”

Posted on 5 November 2022

Hayley Brooks is an artist with a focus on making groundbreaking music that blurs the lines between different genres and styles. As a result, the artist is always able to make catchy music that still retains an open mind and a very broad creative range. Her most recent studio release, “Shadow Reminder”, is actually a fantastic example of what it means to set the bar higher in terms of production and performance quality alike. The vocals soar right on top of the mix, without overpowering the other instruments, making for a very balanced tone. In addition, the lyrics have a personal touch, which highlights the artist’s genuine connection to her work. After all, songwriters are storytellers, and one of the ways in which people like to connect with songs is through great stories, whether they’re about personal experiences or simply fun lyrics to sing along to! In this case, Hayley Brooks managed to share something deeper about herself, while also providing something that’s really fun and engaging for the audience.

Find out more about Hayley Brooks and listen to “Shadow Reminder”, which is currently available to stream here.

Right There: Jennie Thomas stands the test of time on Bending

Posted on 31 October 2022

Taken from her recent 4-track EP, Jennie Thomas is at her superb best with a vocally spectacular performance that will alter the mood of all who listen on Bending.

Jennie Thomas is a New York City, USA-based indie folk/pop singer-songwriter who is known for her beautiful music which is truly made from the heart.

”With a long history of live performances in the world of musical theatre, including creating her own one-woman show, Jennie set herself apart as a serious music artist in 2021 opening with her original songs for the international jazz band Angwa in a private rooftop concert in Manhattan live streamed globally.” ~ Jennie Thomas

Settling us into that rocking chair and seeing that puff of smoke flow into the room, Jennie Thomas transports us into a world that seems so far away, yet so fascinating and safe.

Bending from New York City, USA-based singer-songwriter Jennie Thomas is a cinematic experience which might cause a few tears to be shed. There is a glorious tone of love here and a sweet story so kindly detailed for us all to learn from. Soaring high into the sky to guide away from anything fake, this is a special song that steers us into true serenity.

Listen up to this fine single on Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Lay Low: Mazzarati makes those important moves on Crew

Posted on 22 October 2022

From sipping on that fine Champagne on his previous release, Mazzarati stacks that paper all the way up to the top on his speaker-booming new single to help us all rise to better heights on Crew.

Mazzarati aka Johnny Mazzarati is a New York City-based indie hip hop artist who has recently risen to prominence on the underground rap scene.

Eyeing up that label spot with his quick wit and hungry bars, Mazzarati has his Ric Flair attitude on that has the whoo laced up tight. Showing disregard for anything but getting his money, this is a slick track from a massively ravenous creative soul.

Crew from New York City-based indie hip hop artist Mazzarati is a potent release that has so much ammo pointed up. Rugged to the core and showing us his lyrical prowess in droves, while promptly counting that cash he so desires, we find a hungry track ready to eat.

Guiding us through the world that so many thrive in, this is a hustler’s anthem to that hard work.

Turn this up on Spotify and see more stories on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

I Am Alone: Sarah Anne Fernandez drops a dynamic sad girl anthem with her extraordinary first single Drowning

Posted on 2 October 2022

Feeling so alone in this rather strange world that can hide you away from where you wish to be, Sarah Anne Fernandez bravely swims away from the dangerous rocks of self-doubt and sings with a pure energy that shall send you into a dreamy state on her excellent debut, Drowning.

Sarah Anne Fernandez is a New York City-based indie pop singer-songwriter and cookie baker who loves to create change and makes mood-altering music to heal with.

Urging herself to not crash even when her lungs feel like they are about to suffocate, Sarah Anne Fernandez stays afloat on a special single that would make Taylor Swift proud.

Sung with a splendid energy that urges herself to be stronger and a role model to others who need her right now, this is an ear-soothing experience to feel so inspired by when the going gets tough.

Drowning from New York City-based indie pop artist and actor Sarah Anne Fernandez is such a powerful single from a rising creative who certainly loves the big stages. Her vocals are rather spellbinding, and each note is executed to perfection by a supreme talent who performs with such magnificence.

Staying above water in this wild world is a tough journey that requires the utmost reliance.

Hear this spectacular release on Spotify and find out more about her exciting life on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Hands Up: Nick-E celebrates those who grind for that better life on Fade Away

Posted on 9 September 2022

Urging us to dance the night away and forget all those uncertainties that shall blind you if you look too closely, Nick-E shows us his leader qualities with a superb display on Fade Away.

Nick-E is a New York City, USA-based indie hip hop artist who first started making music when he was just 12 years old and is known for his previous releases s.l.a.n.k. and Riptide LP.

”Nick-E has built a solid production team including recording engineer DiQo, mixing engineer Nick Wisse, and mastering engineer Boone McElroy who operates out of Desert Park, a state of the art music studio in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.” ~ Nick-E proudly giving us insight into his strong team

With a simple but effective message that might cause many to look up into the clear blue sky with a renewed mindset, Nick-E is an example to us all on how to think in modern times. Brushing away the negative energy that can only dampen moods, showing us that an elevated attitude is the best way to live, after all.

Fade Away from New York City, USA-based indie hip hop artist Nick-E is a constructive message when the world needed it most. Sung and rapped with an impressive calmness and featuring lyrics that might cause you to look deeper into the mirror, this is an explosive reminder to the world. Guiding us through the fake bling life that will never truly make anyone happy long-term, showing us that doing what you love really makes a difference to your soul’s happiness.

When you know you are treasured, your whole heart shall shine will joy.

Hear this catchy song on YouTube and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

NYC band Me + Nobody feel the toll on that wondering mind with ‘The Cab’

Posted on 15 July 2022

Missing that moment that is embedded in the mind eternally no matter what the time of day, Me + Nobody have just dropped a song that is surely meant for the movies with their adventure in ‘The Cab‘ to finding that special soul that has changed everything.

Me + Nobody is a New York City, USA-based indie alternative band who prefer to remain genreless and make the type of music that might stimulate your soul awake.

”Their relentless passion for creation is captivating and will keep you wanting more.” ~ Me + Nobody

With an outpouring of affection that might cause some to tear softly as that memory of a lost love strikes into the reflection, Me + Nobody is an outfit that shows us that a loving moment-no matter how short-needs to be cherished forever. Packed with a smooth aura, terrific vocals and an ambience that shall urge you to hug those you care for, this is a fine single to remember forever.

‘The Cab‘ from New York City, USA-based indie alternative band Me + Nobody is a sing-with-me-all-night track that has been made with the tender care that all classics comprise. Showing us such grace and love towards that brief-lover who said those magic words of desire, that are truly unforgettable no matter how hard you try. A song for anyone who is missing that human who has your heart in a box you can’t escape from is in order, no matter how much it hurts inside.

When you miss them so much, your soul can go cold for a while as you reminisce about a time that has gone permanently.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen