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Texas rockers Indego drop riveting one-take video, ‘Cobalt’

Posted on 11 May 2022

Sending us into a festival-filled field in the middle of nowhere where like-minded souls can connect through loud harmonies, Indego shows us that instrumental-only music with soul will always be awesome on their first single from the new album, ‘Cobalt‘.

Indego is a Lubbock, Texas-based progressive rock/post-rock band who are one of the more prolific groups in the area and continues to evolve throughout time.

”We’ve been a band for about 5 years, in that time we’ve self-produced two albums, and in early march of 2020, we did a tour of Texas.” ~ Indego

Transporting us into a heavy world that is loaded with that exciting music ammo that makes you want to swing your whole body around like you are ambidextrous, Indego delivers a meaty song that will satisfy the stomach of those fans who want something of substance.

”During covid, we wrote and recorded our third album at Cross Roads Studio at Texas Tech University.” ~ Indego

‘Cobalt‘ from Lubbock, Texas-based progressive rock/post-rock act Indego is a seriously thunderous experience that triggers your imagination to what is actually possible and this is a foot-stompin’ track to truly get behind in 2022. Their connection together is quite obvious as everything seems so natural, as we are taken in an exhilarating world packed with fiery basslines, that is exactly what the soul needs. Music with a  punch like this is always welcome.

See this new music video on YouTube and see more via the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Houston rapper Evvo wonders why they can’t be together on, ‘Y’ (feat. Colegend)

Posted on 3 May 2022

Showing us where the truth is when there is so much confusion in this strange world, Evvo is back with a new street track that has you nodding your head with the catchy beat leading you in the right direction on, ‘Y‘ (feat. Colegend).

Evvo is a Houston, Texas-based indie Hip hop artist who keeps things underground in all of his tracks and blesses the mic with another creative display.

Slicing the competition over with devastating effect, Evvo takes us into a story that is packed with emotion and real talk, that will compel you to take a closer listen as you get the full picture. There is a confident demeanour on offer that has you putting those fresh shades on, to make sure that you look as fly as possible to impress that human who you feel is the right match.

‘Y‘ (feat. Colegend) from Houston, Texas-based indie Hip hop artist Evvo demands attention with his latest release that is all about wondering why you can’t be with this special human who you feel is perfect for you. Rapped with a mellow style but maintaining a stylish vigour, this is a single to reflect with as your crew support you on your romantic journey.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ayoofleetony shows us his self-enlightened mentality with ‘Unfair’

Posted on 7 April 2022

Directing us into his growing intellect that realizes that life is actually truly harsh sometimes even though it shouldn’t be, Ayoofleetony sparks up our contemplative thoughts with an honest track that will have your feet tappin’ on ‘Unfair‘.

Antonio Rogers aka Ayoofleetony is a Houston, Texas-based indie Hip hop artist and singer-songwriter who moved around a lot growing up and stakes his claim as one of the more promising emcees in the game.

Skyrocketing high with a top underground release that will unquestionably capture your reflective imagination as you look inside yourself for guidance on how to survive current climates, Ayoofleetony drops a single that will put you into a better state of affairs. His style is not too heavy or in your face, as he guides you into a story that so many will certainly relate to as they avoid all the hate and carnage outside, that can break you down if you let it.

‘Unfair‘ from Houston, Texas-based indie Hip hop artist and singer-songwriter Ayoofleetony, is a catchy single that shows us his smartly-penned lyrics and favourably likeable flow that seems to just pour honesty onto the blood-soaked streets. He raps about the world’s unjust ways and is loaded with sketchy potholes – which carry you into a globe that is filled with stories – of real-life events that can either make or break you. This is the perfect track when you need to contemplate why there is so much hate brewing endlessly when there should be peace and love throughout.

Check out this unleashed video on YouTube and follow his IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Texas alt-rockers Tough On Fridays knows that something needs to change on ‘Covet’

Posted on 1 April 2022

With their newest album ‘The Encore You Didn’t Ask For’ set for November 2022, Tough On Fridays reimagine a top track that was made famous by the UK act Basement, with a thrilling cover of the 2012-released single ‘Covet‘.

Tough On Fridays is a fast-rising Georgetown, Texas-based gloriously grungy alt-rock band who have just returned from their prestigious slot at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

As one of the most exhilarating bands to emerge from the USA in recent years that have been waiting for their shot to show their ever-increasing brilliance to the masses, Tough On Fridays rocks out as the greats do with a splendid cover that has been made with their own signature style attached to awesomely delicious effect.

‘Covet‘ from the Georgetown, Texas-based rock band Tough On Fridays, is a simply ravishing exertion and you can see why they have been chosen to support the legends Everclear in May. With a track all about wishing that you weren’t with this person who makes your blood boil – as you feel like something is off –  you will feel like you have just witnessed a demanding dream that has to change real quick, for your priceless soul to be free as a frolicking bird again.

Hear this guitar-driven track on Spotify and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Houston RnB artist Lacañgan is floating into her arms on ‘Cool’

Posted on 24 March 2022

As his optimistic heart swirls into a cheerful spin that has never been felt before in his whole life, Lacañgan just knows that this is his soulmate that makes him slow down and feel grateful for this sweet love on ‘Cool‘.

Lamar Lacañgan aka Lacañgan (pronounced La-Kon-Yawnis) is a California-born, Houston, Texas-based indie RnB/soul singer-songwriter, actor and producer.

”When you know it’s time to finally go all in and give it everything you got.” ~ Lacañgan

Directing us into a movie-like story that has been made with a calming ambience that helps us get away from the quick swipes and meaningless one-nighters, Lacañgan reminds us that discovering that key to your lock is such an important journey in this plastic world.

”Initially gaining recognition in the early 2000s as a signed act to Red Hill Records, Lacañgan was as part of the Christian group called Kindred 3.” ~ Lacañgan

‘Cool‘ from Houston, Texas-based indie RnB/soul singer-songwriter/actor/producer Lacañgan, is the kind of candle-lit track that will cause bodies to swoon and blush to form. This is the story all about giving thanks to that caring lover who has grabbed your heart so naturally, as you move away from the previous games and put your whole soul into what you have. Sung with a smooth attitude and an honest tone, this is a single that will have you dancing closely with someone who you really feel is the one.

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

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Barcardi Porter isn’t worried about tomorrow as he brings that ‘Slyde’

Posted on 23 March 2022

As he sips the syrup and takes his day to a whole new level while aiming to make that money that will set him up for life, Barcardi Porter shows us his way of life that is only thinking about the here and now with ‘Slyde‘.

Barcardi Porter is a Winchester, Virginia-born, Alamo, Texas-raised artist who represents the Southern rap family with his witty bars and smoothly tinted flow.

Sliding down the window slowly to see who is going to roll with him and dominate this world that is waiting for new Kings to emerge, Barcardi Porter turns up the volume and sends us into his universe that has many ideas on how to avoid that broke life that can destroy your hungry soul.

‘Slyde‘ from Alamo, Texas-raised indie Hip hop artist Barcardi Porter, is a ride-all-night effort that has us seeing his sunglasses easily which shine brightly even at night time. He shows his hunger to build those paper stacks that are calling his name, in a world that will not guarantee you tomorrow. This is a street-filled picture that has been drawn by someone that is only looking at the current time – while not really worrying about the future – as he finds that treasure that will make him content with the hunting in this dog-eat-dog world which is not for the faint-hearted.

Check out this bouncy new single on Spotify and see more via the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Ryan Hamilton leaves us Free Fallin’ in his Tom Petty cover

Posted on 12 March 2022

Covering iconic singles that have followed us through the eras and become part of the soundtracks to our lives is always a risky move but The Fort Worth, Texas singer-songwriter, Ryan Hamilton’s boldness paid off when he breathed new life into the already upliftingly breezy single, Free Fallin’.

Tom Petty’s original was largely faultless. Yet, as Hamilton has already been branded as the Tom Petty of this generation, hitting play quickly allows interest to evolve into indulging a revitalised classic, which was recorded during a recent trip to London at Abbey Road Studios.

Before establishing himself as a Grammy-worthy singer-songwriter with his original material Hamilton toured across North America and Canada with his former bands, received international airplay and impressed Classic Rock and Kerrang. And perhaps most impressively, he’s written and recorded with the legendary Ginger Wildheart.

We have no doubt the future of his career will be just as luminary. Watch this space.

Check out Ryan Hamilton’s cover of Free Fallin’ via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Texas-based artist Dicarlo knows what needs to be done to find that success on ‘Princess of Neon’

Posted on 26 February 2022

With a cinematically intricate atmosphere that has you instantly in a reflective mood as you wonder where you are headed, Dicarlo tells us the truth with the honest new release that will leave you gazing into your soul with ‘Princess of Neon‘.

Dicarlo is a new music project coming from the creative mind of the Fort Worth, Texas-born singer-songwriter, Vincent DiCarlo.

”After 4 years in the making; the debut self-titled EP will be released in four parts.” ~ Dicarlo

Flying high and showing us the new world that has welcomed in a new way of doing things which might cause many to wonder if their hopes will be seethed away in an instant like burnt toast, Dicarlo sings with real intent as he brings his wealth of knowledge to the table – and warns us to be careful – from getting too sucked into the ravishing waves that can crash all over you.

‘Princess of Neon‘ from Fort Worth, Texas-born indie singer-songwriter Dicarlo, is a single that will probably shock many but leave others in agreement. With the music landscape changing from those classic days as former heroes are wheeled outside by the back door, this is a wake-up call to those who haven’t evolved and have rather stubbornly stayed stuck in their ways as the world flipped upside down.

Hear this new single on Spotify and check out more via the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

South Padre Island-based Jessica Wolf turns the ship around on her inspiring new single about letting go of all doubts on, ‘Samurai’

Posted on 19 February 2022

Taken as the lead single from her first full-length 8-track album, ‘Prakriti‘, Jessica Wolf brings forth her ninja-like mentality to get rid of anything that is holding her back from seeing the light of life with ‘Samurai‘.

Jessica Wolf is a South Padre Island, Texas-based classical piano and violin-trained indie singer-songwriter and music producer.

”The first track, Samurai, is about slaying the demons within and stepping up to the plate, in order to help usher in a new age of prosperity and wisdom on planet earth.” ~ Jessica Wolf

On a spiritually illuminating track that has you admiring her vivid imagination, Jessica Wolf is in Buffy the Vampire mood and vows to slice through anything holding her and the world back from being in a better latitude to succeed.

‘Samurai‘ from South Padre Island, Texas-based indie singer-songwriter Jessica Wolf, is an electronic pop/rock track that sizzles your senses awake and has you reaching for your motivation to release anything that has been holding you back. With mesmerizing vocals and a space-like beat that sends you into a cosmic world that is highly original, this is a mind-altering single from an artist who takes things into a new galaxy to show us that you can actually be the best version of yourself.

Listen in to this new single on Soundcloud and see more via the IG music.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Texas-based family band The Formerly Misinformed feel that slow drift apart with ‘Why When Where’

Posted on 13 February 2022

Taken off their wonderfully-received 10-track album ‘All In A Dream‘, The Formerly Misinformed send us their 3rd single off this new project with a track all about wondering what happened to that once-bright spark on ‘Why When Where‘.

The Formerly Misinformed is a Fort Worth, Texas-based indie-alternative rock 4-piece family band that make a loving blend of authentic music that is nostalgically genuine.

”Stylistically, their music is rooted in sadness and isolation; themes they admit are often part of their favorite music.” ~ The Formerly Misinformed

Harmonizing in their various experiences from life as they see it, The Formerly Misinformed is such an authentic act that makes you beam brightly at the calming rhythm – and also feel sad – when you remember those laughs at the peak of your relationship. The varying emotions here are so enlighteningly vivid and rather special to ponder, from a group who have used their close bond to make a blend of music that is so warm and caring.

‘Why When Where‘ from Fort Worth, Texas-based indie-alternative rock family band The Formerly Misinformed, is a really reflective track all about how you feel the distance between someone who you care about so much. The romance has sadly flamed out and the love isn’t like it was, as you wonder what happened and contemplate on those happy times that seem way too far away.

Listen in to this new single on Soundcloud and see more via the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen