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Long Island’s Deanna DeMola feels like her whole heart is ‘Dripping Love’

Posted on 5 March 2022

After finding solace in sharing her life and experiences that left her lonely and anxious before, Deanna DeMola drops the heart beating wonder that pounds beautifully into your conscious state with the hot new single, ‘Dripping Love‘.

Deanna DeMola is a Long Island, New York City-based indie alt-pop solo singer-songwriter who forms that meaningful music together that addresses personal and social challenges we can all correlate to.

”A few years ago, Deanna began to struggle with depression and anxiety. She felt lost and hopeless, and these feelings only grew over time. Eventually, she found solace in singing and playing music.” ~ Deanna DeMola

Putting her stylish sunglasses on and leading us briskly into this pleasurable swimming pool of love that splashes so perfectly all over your rhapsodised body, Deanna DeMola is quite simply stunning as she shows us what we should be feeling when we find someone so incredibly appealing.

‘Dripping Love‘ from New York City-based indie alt-pop solo artist Deanna DeMola is a summer single that needs to be played loud and proud all day long. There is sensual energy you feel inside your whole soul that seems to hug you tightly, as you close your eyes and imagine being with that person who makes you feel so giddy when you think of them.

Love should be simple after all, not an endless barrage of emotional rollercoasters.

Tune your speakers in on Spotify and see what she does next on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

New York’s Angela Sclafani shatters all the preconceived notions with exemplary aplomb on ‘Bell Jar’

Posted on 12 February 2022

Radiating only care and true loveliness with her signature sweetly-toned vocals and smartly-created lyrical brilliance, Angela Sclafani sends us into a trance-filled state behind the glass with her latest single, ‘Bell Jar‘.

Angela Sclafani is an award-winning New York City-based indie-pop solo singer-songwriter and theatre-maker who blends in beautifully-created elements of folk and Americana.

”Inspired by Sylvia Plath’s 1963 novel, the song uses literary imagery to encourage the listener to “shatter” the conventions that hold them down- be it family, lover, or state of mind.” ~ Angela Sclafani

Featuring splendid production and instrumentation by the producer/songwriter Katie Buchanan, this is a superior release to most from the gloriously original Angela Sclafani. Showing us why she is one of the most respected artists in NYC and beyond, we find an introspective artist – who looks for a deeper meaning – and has your mood transformed with a classy display that shall perhaps have the hairs on your arms standing up.

‘Bell Jar‘ from New York City-based indie pop/folk/Americana Angela Sclafani, is a lovable single from a wonderful musician who brings a classic book to life. She sings with a comforting style that you can’t help but admire, as she sends us into a different world for a few minutes – as we urge ourselves to never let any restrictions hold us back – from fully realizing our full potential.

No matter what anyone says, if you believe in yourself enough then you owe it to yourself to open those doors and see what is inside.

Listen to this stunning single on Spotify and see her story on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Justin Oliver sees the predicted outcome come through like he expected on ‘Bipolar Love, Pt. 2’

Posted on 3 February 2022

With his cheeks filled with tears as he wonders why he is so unlucky in relationships, Justin Oliver sends us an emotional picture about a new tragic breakup that feels the same as before on ‘Bipolar Love, Pt. 2‘.

Justin Oliver is a Tuscaloosa, Alabama-born, New York City-based indie-pop solo singer-songwriter who is one of the most respected underground artists around.

”Bipolar Love, Pt. 2 is the sequel to Justin’s 2016 single, where he sings about the continuous pursuit of an unrequited love due to a glimpse of hope found through a deep emotional connection. Though the relationship ultimately ends, Justin now finds himself in a similar situation with higher stakes on the table.” ~ Justin Oliver

Ushering us into a traumatic experience that has reminded him that loyalty is so hard to find, Justin Oliver opens the bedroom door and show us his utter despair at going through another life-altering moment where he has given absolutely everything and gained only a shattered soul.

‘Bipolar Love, Pt. 2‘ from New York City, USA-based indie-pop singer-songwriter Justin Oliver brings us a seasonable depression story that is heartbreaking at times. He realizes his value and knows that another romance will come along, but needs some time to get over his ex who has hurt him so cruelly when he hoped that they would be around forever.

Check out the lyric video on YouTube and see his moves via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Exactly What We Want: Heavenly New York singer-songwriter Kira Rizavi turns up the sweet feeling of that ‘Christmas Love’

Posted on 18 December 2021

After empowering us all with the beautiful ‘Fly‘ from March 2021, Kira Rizavi flourishes so beautifully on her wonderful new single that shows us where to find that much-needed ‘Christmas Love‘.

Kira Rizavi is a New York City-based solo indie-pop singer-songwriter and Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music NYU student.

”Citing influences such as Diana Ross, Rihanna and Grimes, Kira has been performing her entire life – whether it be dancing, singing, acting, or all of the above.” ~ Kira Rizavi

Navigating us into a better place with her sweet smile beaming bright like a traffic light at night, Kira Rizavi puts on her red hat and points us in the right direction with such a memorably excellent performance. This is a determined young woman who knows precisely what she wants, as she lovingly reminds us to enjoy this special time with those who matter most in our hearts.

‘Christmas Love‘ from the New York City-based solo indie-pop singer-songwriter Kira Rizavi, is a catchy single that features some of the most luscious vocals you will hear this year. This is the season to be merry after all and you will feel so cosy and warm all over – as she takes your inquisitive imagination to riveting levels of contentment – which shall have you enjoying that incredible festive glow throughout your hungry soul.

Hear this new loving single on Spotify and see more news on future songs via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Let’s Get It: Bennett sees it going down on ‘Lightning’ (Remix) (feat. Quick)

Posted on 15 December 2021

After longing for that lustful romance to start up on his previous single ‘Right Back To You‘ (feat. YRU VEXxD), Bennett sparks up our imagination on his new track called ‘Lightning‘ (Remix) (feat. Quick).

Bennett (formerly E. Bennett), is a transgender singer-songwriter and rapper who was raised in busy New York City, USA.

After starting out as a Justin Bieber impersonator back in 2012, you can really feel the progression in his career and this might be the best single yet from his highly determined artist with big dreams.

”Growing up transgender was not easy and what made it easier was having music with emotional and heartfelt lyrics to be able to express what I could not.” ~ Bennett

Bennett is on fire with this new remix and shows us his vocal chops, which are such a speaker-booster and remind you that dynamic romance is waiting for you whenever your soul is ready to be connected again. On a fiery beat and smooth raps to snack on, there is so much heat going around that you might need to open a window to cool things down.

‘Lightning‘ (Remix) (feat. Quick) from the NYC transgender indie singer-songwriter and rapper Bennett, is a caress-filled track that has you thinking that you need to turn up the volume, no matter what the weather is outside. This is the story about that hot and steamy encounter that you can’t get enough of and vow to keep alive for as long as possible. Sometimes you just know, when it’s the right person for you.

Hear this brand new single on Spotify and see his progression on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

You Do What You Want: NYC rapper Mazzarati sounds in his prime as he pops the ‘Champagne’

Posted on 9 December 2021

After bagging the treasure for himself on ‘222‘ from August 2021, Mazzarati takes a long sip of the good life and vows to live like this forever on ‘Champagne‘.

Johnny Mazzarati aka Mazzarati is a bold New York City-based indie hip-hop artist who is also a massive sports fan and raps with an edge that sets him apart from the rest of the new school artists around.

Taken off his latest 9-track ‘Main Event‘ album, this might be the best track of them all. Mazzarati takes on a high-rise journey that is all 5-star, as he sounds in the mood to relax after a wild year building up all those paper stacks so that he may live a much better life.

‘Champagne‘ from the risk-taking NYC rapper Mazzarati, is a bass-bouncing new single that has you sipping on the good stuff. This is all about feeling good and hanging around others who totally get what you are about. There is much to enjoy here from a young artist who is on the rise up – as he shows us how to act – when the pretty ladies come looking for someone fresh to dance with.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Get Me Outta Here: NYC’s Ceb pretends that the ex doesn’t exist on ‘Makes Sense’

Posted on 29 November 2021

As she appears so crushingly heartbroken but tries to get over a past relationship rather hastily, Ceb puts on that expensive dress and dances until she feels like herself again on ‘Makes Sense‘.

Ceb aka Caroline Baniewicz is a Dallas, Texas-born, New York City-based indie-pop singer-songwriter who makes that honest music about love, life and finding your destined path in this overly-confusing world.

”Ceb puts all her emotions into her music so her loved ones will be able to tolerate being around her. She is a bedroom artist, recording music with her keyboard and MacBook Air, despite the noise of NYC outside her window.” ~ Ceb

With her lovable style and sumptuous vocals simmering breathlessly into the window by your bedside, Ceb displays so much maturity in deciding that she is in charge of her own destiny. She sings with a real authentic personality and saturates each note with understandable emotion – to give the world a real sense of where is headed – in this unfortunate quick-swipe and recently-altered time warp that needs to be changed back to that old school romance.

‘Makes Sense‘ from the Dallas, Texas-born, New York City-based indie-pop singer-songwriter and multi-creative Ceb, is that all-too-familiar story of feeling so low but trying to rise up. After feeling so disappointed, the drinks sink in and you start to feel that you are actually so much better single as that person in the past was obviously completely wrong for you. Moving on despite the empty feeling inside your stomach is the way this courageous woman is headed and rightly so. Life is about being happy after all.

Lather your ears on Spotify and find out more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ringing It Up: NYC drummer George Sarpola sends respect to the greatest wrestler of all-time with ‘Ric Flair’

Posted on 10 November 2021
Solo Drums and Electronics by George Sarpola

Taken off his October 2021 released 10-track album called ‘Solo Drums and Electronics‘, George Sarpola gets his tights on and slams down any opponent with his latest single called ‘Ric Flair‘.

George Sarpola aka George Lewis-Sarpola, is a New York City-based indie rock drummer and music composer, who is currently a member of well-respected local NYC bands Kaptive and Bother.

”He is a fan of coffee, vintage drum machines and synthesizers.” ~ George Sarpola

The drumming is up there with the best here and he swarms speedily through with tremendous velocity for the ears to get enthused – as he brings life into a track that has a well-known name – to keep us entertained just like he has for many a year.

‘Ric Flair‘ from the vibrant New York City-based indie rock drummer and composer George Sarpola, is a top notch instrumental effort that has lots of famous sayings from a true performer who always has something fiery to say. Made with an ode to a legend, this is a fun track to play just before you are about to watch another night of wrestling. Showing us his incredible skills, this is a memorable effort from a fine creative with bags of potential.

Hear this fresh new single on Bandcamp and see more news of future releases on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

How Long Do I Wait: Mia Stegner is sweetly conflicted on ‘Re-Quieted’

Posted on 9 November 2021

Showing us her intrigingly thoughtful mind that is full of so many important decisions that has her thinking so deeply about what to do in this new situation, Mia Stegner tries to work out her next step after someone she cared about left forever on ‘Re-Quieted‘.

Mia Stegner is a lovably quirky New York City-based indie folk/pop singer-songwriter, deep thinker, cat lover and mental health advocate.

”A storyteller at heart, Mia Stegner views music as an avenue to ask questions, seek answers, and ponder both personal and collective pieces of the human experience. In her mind, no topic is too big or too small to explore, from the risks of treasuring a newfound friendship to the ethereal appeal of bath time.” ~ Mia Stegner

You feel Mia Stegner’s warm embrace on the toasty mic as you get lost in her sweetly-lipped vocals – with cleverly-penned lyrics that has you wishing you could give her a big hug – to let her know that everything is going to be okay. The story is so relevant and true, with a crisply mellow soundscape that is loving and full of cute mind-racing ideas to work out which door to open next.

‘Re-Quieted‘ from the heartfelt New York City-based indie folk/pop singer-songwriter Mia Stegner, is a lovely single from an artist who is working things out in her curious mind, as she sings with such an honest tone. Her beautiful vocals takes you away from this often-harsh world – and into a place that has you glancing around quickly – to wonder if your garden gate will ever be properly fixed too.

Hear this fine new single on Spotify and see more adventures via the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

My Self-Expectation: Anna Winthrop sings with her whole heart on the beautiful ‘All Of Me’

Posted on 30 October 2021

As she fearlessly transitions from making a living in the performing arts and theater landscape to now being an independent musician, Anna Winthrop is absolutely excellent on ‘All Of Me‘.

Anna Winthrop is a New York City-based indie Alt-Jazz solo musician, composer, pianist, actress, vocal coach, Mom and formerly a classically trained dancer.

”All of Me’ speaks to the inner challenges faced on this journey with a vulnerable and intimate message.” ~ Anna Winthrop

You feel like this is a really special effort – with an admirably focused multi-creative with the wind at her sails – as she lets us into the story about the expectations which she has set for herself. She realizes that this is exactly where she needs to be at this stage of her life, as the trust to do what is best, overrides all other emotions.

”After performing live at some of Manhattan’s most iconic clubs, Anna Winthrop has written and self-recorded her ambitious debut album titled ‘Coming Home’. ‘All of Me’ is the first in a long rollout of singles leading to the album’s release and provides an initial glimpse into her distinct voice as a songwriter.” ~ Anna Winthrop

‘All Of Me‘ from the sumptuously elegant and multi-talented NYC solo indie Alt-Jazz artist and former classical dancer Anna Winthrop, shows us a courageous woman who has decided to reinvent herself and gives her all on such a glorious song. With a peaceful ambiance, an honest tone, crisp vocals and a heightened motivation to be the best she can be – this is a nostalgic single that will have you closing your eyes – and truly embracing the magnificent beauty intertwined.

Hear this wonderfully classy new release on Spotify and find out more about this truly world class artist via her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen