Madison Mueller Releases New Music that Hits The Sweet Spot

Posted on April 26, 2021April 30, 2021 by Tracey Arbon

Madison Mueller Releases New Music that Hits The Sweet Spot

Indie Music Singer

Madison Mueller

Madison Mueller Releases New Music that Hits The Sweet Spot

With a rustic intro which remotely resembles a folk-indie-rock shuffle before it unfolds into a very satisfying groove, taking Madison Mueller’s brand new single, ‘Sweet Bitterness’ right into that sweet spot.

‘Sweet Bitterness’, due for release this Wednesday 28^th April is one she should be extremely proud of! A clean production, great song and Maddie’s undeniable unique and instantly recognisable vocals hit’s the mark yet again for this talented young lady.

If you’re familiar with Madison Mueller, then you would have followed her journey thus far, observing and enjoying her previous works watching her grow.

This one in particular, pleasantly holds onto the indie feel while incorporating a commercial sound which should be well accepted and snapped up for FM radio.

Produced by 25-time gold and platinum talent, Michael Jack along with Madison Mueller, it is so nice to hear that the sound of Maddie has not been lost, but pleasantly enhanced.

So, to all Maddie’s existing fans, there’s no need to worry, you will be into this one within a minute of playing the song!

Michael Jack brought some well-known musicians on the single which include: Davide Direnzo on Drums, Ed Roman on Bass, ‘High String’ acoustic guitar by Chris Tomchak, while the mastering by Peter Letros all added to this marvellous track.

Along with the obvious vocals, Maddie also plays Acoustic guitar and keyboards.

Make sure you listen to it now! You will love it 🙂

5 out of 5 Stars from Tracey

Madison Mueller

WEBSITE: http://maddiemakesmusic.com/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/_maddiemueller_

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/maddiemakesmusic77/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/maddiemakesmusic/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRBaGpjF0gpW60BIhMGusQ

Madison Mueller Releases New Music that Hits The Sweet Spot

Quote The Raven’s Home Is Worth The Blues is Soothing, Sad and Brilliant

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Tracey Arbon

Quote The Raven’s Home Is Worth The Blues is Soothing, Sad and Brilliant

Quote The Raven – Home is Worth the Blues

Place Your Bets On Talented Singer Laine Gardner

Sometimes things happen in your life for a reason, sometimes we don’t know why or what the universe is trying to tell us, but there must have been a reason for my wanting to click on the email out of hundreds, to listen to this track……and then that reason was clear.

When a song begins by pulling you in within the first 30 secs you know it’s worth listening to.

As soon as Kirsten Rodden-Clarke opens with her warm and captivating voice with ‘Baby I’ve been gone….’ I was in.

Que Jordan Coaker and the track blossomed like watching a sunflower opening in fast motion loaded with emotion and near perfect harmony.

Home is Worth the Blues is a simple yet a powerful song both lyrically and musically that shows the combination of what this duo has to offer; it’s simply beautiful.

Perhaps it’s my current state of mind as I hung off every word, and when I couldn’t quite hear what that lyric was, I went to the extent of emailing and asking for the lyrics. (something I never do)

If you know me and how meticulous and hard to please I am, this is saying a lot, and to add to this, I was never a great fan of the generalised folk genre of music.

The song was written by Jorden, Kirsten and Blake Reid and is an ode to their working lives for the joys that home provides.

Prior to this track, Quote the Raven had success from their Christmas single, “Lonely Christmas” and “Hope” which was a summer release resulting on the TRAX Canada Country Top 100 for over 24 weeks!

Quote the Raven states, “Written in a slaughterhouse in Calgary, the single was inspired by the environment, the stories told and the history within the building,… We want this song to resonate with those who are always working tirelessly to make ends meet and to know their voices are heard.”

The lyrics could be related to any situation that applies to what any individual is encountering in their lives and I found this extremely soothing, sad and brilliant!

Can’t wait for their upcoming album ‘Can’t Hold the Light’.

5 out of 5 Stars from Tracey

Quote The Raven

WEBSITE: http://www.quotetheravenofficial.com/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/quotetheravennl

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/QuoteTheRavenDuo/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/quotetheravenduo/

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3I9xFLBufkAp1ZEgnCnvyG?si=H8XIWJ1ITYSUENGPC7fVtg&nd=1

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSA1JRhPhDn97781btZS_Mg

Quote The Raven’s Home Is Worth The Blues is Soothing, Sad and Brilliant

Place Your Bets On Talented Singer Lanie Gardner

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 by Tracey Arbon

Place Your Bets On Talented Singer Lanie Gardner

Singer

Lanie Gardner

Place Your Bets On Talented Singer Laine Gardner

Lanie Gardner. Write that name down ladies and gentlemen and mark my words, I guarantee this young woman will become so huge you will wish there were bets taking place. (no, I’m not a gambler)

But seriously, when I was scrolling, not looking for artists, A video of Lanie Gardner singing the Fleetwood Mac cover, ‘Dreams’ popped up; my jaw dropped.

‘Dreams’ is the French Electronic music producer, David Guetta latest masterpiece where Lanie Gardner features as guest vocalist.

At the ripe ol’ age of just 21, the Nashville singer clearly oozes talent and class all while having a seemingly relaxed attitude.

Gardner’s voice has a raspy yet clear tone; the kind that doesn’t need her to hold up a sign begging to be noticed; her vocal and persona does it all quite naturally.

Would I say she is a natural? Absolutely, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t worked hard.

Lanie’s grandfather had a passion for music who perhaps helped lay the foundation inspiring her to kick off singing at the age of 4 and began writing songs at the age of 12.

After seeing her in various social media posts, it’s quite obvious she has fun doing what she loves and after all, isn’t that what it’s all about?

While majority of Lanie’s Youtube consists of covers, there are a few originals that are truly impressive, my favourite being ‘Cry Me A River’.

I believe there are new original songs in the pipeline after being spotted and signed by Kevin Jonas from the Jonas Group.

Lanie’s vocal quality and performances throughout her originals and covers, show great maturity. I can’t wait to hear what’s coming next!!

5 out of 5 Stars from Tracey

STREAM ‘DREAMS’

Lanie Gardner

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/whoislaniee

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/whoislanie

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whoislanie/

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lhCycgJCjQIMpWNk4DycY?si=eUkZkXLBQw2rRfb_pLfWPA

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6TCuVvBWlZyByPnxE-p7Xg

TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@whoislanie?

Lo-Fi Pop Makes My Energy Contagious and Exciting from Edward Knocks

Classy and Simply Superb New Song from Gravity Castle

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Tracey Arbon

Classy and Simply Superb New Song from Gravity Castle

Indie Pop Duo Gravity Castle

Gravity Castle – ‘Different Than You’

Classy and Simply Superb New Song from Gravity Castle

What begins with soothing guitar followed by the distinctive voice of Oli Kersey from the Duo, Gravity Castle gives this a feeling of peace and acceptance in an instance.

Gravity Castle are Oli Kersey and Gabriel Glenhill released their first single, ‘I’m Sorry’ in early 2019.

Their most recent track, ‘Different Than You’ sparked my attention in a way not many tracks do.

‘Different Than You’ is somewhat controlled freedom that’s smooth and relaxing while remaining current and pop based.

The more I thought about it while reviewing this song, the more I realize what a real feat it is to these guys to write and produce such a prominent track.

While music in general during Covid 19 has seen an increased pace in tempo in pop music, Gravity Castle have taken the complete opposite in direction.

What makes ‘Different Than You’ so enticing, is the build up from something very simple, evolving both musically and lyrically. Crisp clear production with an underlying pad adding warmth and flow followed by the moving beats that shuffles the track into a slow groove. The bass of the song perfectly balanced adding the vital extra layer of depth.

Lyrically, ‘Different Than You’ encourages strength through the storm people face alongside each of our differences. “I was told that it’s better to stand up in a storm, Then I’ll, Rediscover my fire I’ve had since I was born, I want more” are words in which are relatable to everyone, but what makes this song lyrically brilliant is from where it comes from in the verses. Simple and clever words indeed to reach us all exploding into a chorus of hope; and don’t we all need that right now!

Gravity Castle explain – “We live in challenging times. Times that put all our weaknesses and mistakes on full display in a digital world. Despite such hardships and in the midst of this war of opinions and debate, we’ve become less connected and compassionate as a people. Our new single, Different Than You, speaks directly to this. Unconditional love towards our neighbor is how we move forward. Combatting the weight of discrimination with acts of fellowship, kindness and selflessness. We must become unified in the acts of respect, kindness, inclusion and thoughtfulness towards one another if we are to ever removing the negative actions and emotions that plague our world today. With that said, we humbly share… ‘Different Than You’”

A classy, delicate and simply superb track by Gravity Castle.

Tracey gives 5 out of 5 Stars

Review Rating

Read to find out more about Gravity Castle in our Interview from 2019

GRAVITY CASTLE INTERVIEW

GRAVITY CASTLE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravitycastle/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gravitycastle

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gravitycastlemusic/

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/different-than-you/1529989259?i=1529989262

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6u-gDt2TOpLQmkOdmHrwUQ

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2msjgoJb8qDx3MhAbrq0GI?si=CjEvz37CQLu-7Am3VcMJ-Q

Classy and Simply Superb New Song from Gravity Castle

Gutsy and Explosive Unforgettable New Music from Emme Lentino

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Tracey Arbon

Gutsy and Explosive Unforgettable New Music from Emme Lentino

New Music Release

Emme Lentino – ‘Some Other Girl’

Gutsy and Explosive Unforgettable New Music from Emme Lentino

Emme Lentino is one of the nicest people I’ve encountered. Born in USA and now residing in New Zealand, Emme has a long history in the music business and with each new music release, she just gets better and better; like a fine red wine. J

Her latest track due for release in October, shows real grit. An unforgettable explosive catchy upbeat love song about ‘Some Other Girl’ who ‘Had My Heart and You Threw It Away’ is a rather common crazy issue in relationships and while it seems from my review that perhaps it’s a depressing song; it’s not! By far.

“The song is about empowerment and not letting heartache stop you from thriving and also helping you to discover who you really are” say’s Emme.

Emme not only shows the grit and guts in her vocals but co-insides with a hard-hitting production that would get anyone fired up.

‘Some Other Girl’ is a fiery upbeat country-pop production recorded in London by Al Clay and lends itself to an array of possible versions; which for me, shows a great quality song in itself proving Emme’s song writing skills and capabilities of the highest calibre.

While the production of ‘Some Other Girl’ is great at it is, I would love to hear an acoustic version as well. Alongside perhaps a different approach to vocal performance in the verses with the voice super close to the mic with an almost angry sung/spoken attitude with less reverb. Don’t get me wrong, this production as a stand-alone is mind blowing, but when I can hear so much else in addition to what’s already there, I get excited.

Emme has also filmed a high-quality music video to co-inside with its release giving the visual element of the story line.

Whatever you do, don’t miss ‘Some Other Girl’ when it’s released on October 2^nd on all major streaming platforms.

Pre-Order now through Apple: https://music.apple.com/au/album/some-other-girl-single/1528465045

Tracey gives 5 out of 5 Stars

Review Rating

Read to find out more about Emme Lentino in our Intervew

https://www.musictalks.xyz/interview/emme-lentino-you-are-loved-just-as-you-are/

· Singer

EMME LENTINO

Website: https://www.emmelentino.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmelentino/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmmeLentino

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmelentino

YouTube: EMME LENTINO

Spotify: EMME LENTINO

Gutsy and Explosive Unforgettable New Music from Emme Lentino

New Music with Pulsating Electro Beats with Like a Feather

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Simon Irvine

New Music with Pulsating Electro Beats with Like a Feather

New Music with Pulsating Electro Beats with Like a Feather

Marc Häfner ft Kintsuku – Like a Feather

New Single from Powerhouse Vocalist Jacqine, It’s Never Been About Us

Some music suits itself better to certain times and places than others. Chilled out beats are better for studying than prog rock and techno is better for a workout than jazz. “Like a Feather” by Marc Häfner ft Kintsuku is music perfectly designed for lazy Sunday afternoons with drinks and friends.

Starting with a steady, electronic pulse and beats, “Like a Feather” reveals its true beauty when Kintsuku’s ethereal vocals are added to the mix. What starts out as a chilled mid-tempo groove is transformed into a track that is both haunting and beautiful. The “B-Side”, “After the Rain Comes Sun” is a slightly more tense affair. Creeping synths and filtered break beats establish the musical palette before the addition of Kintsuku’s delightful vocals. While more suited to the dance floor than “Like a Feather”, this is also a solid offering that simply ramps up elements evident in the title track.

As the days get longer and warmer here in the southern hemisphere, I am sure there will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy this track in just the right environment. Available on September 24 through DeepDownDirty, I would recommend adding “Like a Feather” to your summertime playlist as well.

Simon Says 4 out of 5 Stars

4 Star Rating

Social Media Links

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kintsukumusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kintsukumusic/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kintsukumusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WroM4TfBEXt0lyxCzHV5d?si=mj-YAa5zSUmQ6S5rm6-TYw

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hagenfx

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hagen.fx

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IJxvksfgoJvY5WLxTDMj6?si=M5Oy0n5AQ7alcA8qSj0j5g

New Music with Pulsating Electro Beats with Like a Feather

OUT 24th September

DEEP DOWN DIRTY: https://deepdowndirty.co.uk/releases

New Pop Music to Empower the People from Ruth Brosnan

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Tracey Arbon

New Pop Music to Empower the People from Ruth Brosnan

Ruth Brosnan – Toodle-OO

New Pop Music to Empower the People from Ruth Brosnan

Ruth Brosnan is certainly making a name for herself. Hailing from Cork in Ireland, Ruth’s debut single, Good Enough received thousands of streams on Spotify as well as sparking attention across radio and blog platforms around the world.

Her latest release, Toodle-oo shows her love for quirky upbeat pop and the need to help women throughout the messages of her lyrics in her songs. “I wrote the song to empower people” say’s Ruth. There’s certainly something in which resonates with people through “Toodle-oo”, as in under 24 hours the track gained over 65K views on Facebook alone.

The upbeat energetic pop dance song pulls me towards the liking of the hit song Flashdance from the 80’s, with deep base, synth lines and what sounds like a timpani incorporated within the pop beat; and who doesn’t like Flashdance; what a feeling!

The production is crisp and clean with a super catchy chorus and awesome bridge, while Ruth’s music video shows her fun personality with back up dancers amidst those classy Audi’s, (my favourite car)). The Music video takes me back to the days of how music videos used to be made, and by no means is that a negative, in fact, quite the contrary. It is revitalising to see the story, music and energy with a human perspective within the video. It’s not a music video that is over produced with effects which is un-relatable.

Perhaps this will encourage the younger generation to seek acceptance for talent as dancers and performers in music videos on a general scale. I really love that Ruth tells the story with simple visuals without having to guess what it’s all about.

Toodle-oo is an attractive pop song which teens and the mid twenty age groups would easily relate to with lyrics of strength to stand up for themselves.

Lyrics such as “I ain’t playing games, take a look around” and “Sick of giving you the benefit of doubt”, are strong words which in turn will teach young people not to sink or dwell on issues they face, encouraging them to keep moving.

Of late I’m hearing a lot of 80’s and 90’s inspired tracks and sounds, and while I love these era’s as they send me back in time, it is really nice to hear the younger artists embrace these sounds and productions. I often remind myself that these young artists are perceiving these sounds as new and if they are embracing them for the new music coming out today, then artists and musicians must have done something right back then. So, from an old artist of the 90’s to one of 2020, Well done Ruth!

Very cool, easy to listen to classic pop dance track.

Tracey gives 4 out of 5 Stars

Star Rating

New Pop Music to Empower the People from Ruth Brosnan

RUTH BROSNAN

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ruth_brosnan

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ruthbrosnanmusic

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ruth_brosnan/

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/3fvMKlh7R0A9lqaDxfnRSC?highlight=spotify:track:6xGfZaEcZvOLQfyk9cJ8tW

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB_F-EVgvAo

New Pop Music to Empower the People from Ruth Brosnan

Lo-Fi Pop Makes My Energy Contagious and Exciting from Edward Knocks

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Tracey Arbon

Lo-Fi Pop Makes My Energy Contagious and Exciting from Edward Knocks

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Edward Knocks – My Energy

Lo-Fi Pop Makes My Energy Contagious and Exciting from Edward Knocks

Isn’t it a great feeling when you play a song, (not knowing anything about the track), for it to change your mood in an instant.

I’ll admit, this doesn’t happen very often to me, but was so pleasantly surprised when I hit play.

There aren’t too many songs that make me go, “YEAH”, along with the whole dancing thing in my chair to then explode making it a natural reaction to actually get up and dance, even inviting the dogs to dance with me.

I was doubting myself in recent times that I may never feel energy again, or genuinely smile naturally. (Sad, I know, maybe it’s just the world we are living in.)

This may be a big call to make, but the fact that this track gave me hope, feel freedom and happiness, is a sign of exceptional things for Edward Knocks. If this doesn’t become a hit, then there is something wrong with people’s ears.

The lo-fi Pop song to be released on 28^th August actually says it all in the title; “My Energy”! How spot on is this!!

As soon as My Energy begins with the first words of “Hello World, Hello Friends”, you’re sucked right in. At approximately 120 bpm, this high energy track twists with various sounds integrating the catchy 80’s and 90’s era and incorporating very cool synth, beats, enhanced vocalisation and various effects bringing it all together making it a new and exciting 2020 masterpiece.

Edward Knocks was previously signed to a label under a different name; who that was, I don’t know, but whether he was successful or not, I don’t care because My Energy proves Edward Knocks knows how to create and generate mind-blowing songs to grab attention.

Knocks’s vocals are smooth and almost spoken like over a pumping beat that’s contagious to say the least.

If this doesn’t make you happy and you can’t feel it, then perhaps it’s time you consider seeing a psychologist 😂

My Energy is quirky, uplifting and free flowing. Don’t miss the release on Friday 28^th August on our New Music Page.

5 out of 5 Stars from Tracey

Review Star Rating

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Lo-Fi Pop Makes My Energy Contagious and Exciting from Edward Knocks

OUT FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST

Edward Knocks

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/EdwardKnocks

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/edwardknocksmusic/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/edward_knocks/

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/edwardknocks

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYf3ug9dzoIw5hwzn5WLPXA

Lo-Fi Pop Makes My Energy Contagious and Exciting from Edward Knocks

New Retro-Synth Pop from The Truth Sounds Different

Posted on August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Simon Irvine

New Retro-Synth Pop from The Truth Sounds Different

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Dive Into Mellow Jazz and Chill Under The Willow

The Truth Sounds Different – Elastic (featuring David Vaughan)

I am a child of the eighties. That decade was the one in which I did my schooling, in which I discovered girls and (most importantly) the one in which I fell in love with music. The sounds of that time hold a special place in my heart – taking me back to a period in my life in which the future was open – when anything seemed possible.

So, it is a no-brainer that when I hear music that harkens back to that time, I am going to have a soft spot for it. This is true of “Elastic (featuring David Vaughan)” by The Truth Sounds Different. The side-project of the producer behind Analogue Electronic Whatever, The Truth Sounds Different makes a fragile kind of synthpop, characterized by rippling synth sounds that slowly build over the length of the tracks. Over the top of these sounds comes the voice of Vaughan – a voice that immediately had me thinking of Jim Kerr of Simple Minds and “Mad World” era Tears For Fears. Taken together, this makes for an excellent slower track that wouldn’t have been out of place on a mid-80s mix tape.

Due for release on 28^th August through Pink Dolphin Music, the single includes an extended version as well as an instrumental and radio edit. This is definitely going to appeal to fans of retro-synth sounds and I recommend checking it out.

Simon Says 4 out of 5 Stars

4 Star Rating

Social Media Links

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/TruthSDifferent

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/TenCenturions

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/PinkDolphinMLtd

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/The.Truth.Sounds.Different

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TenCentrurions

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pinkdolphinmusic

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_truth_sounds_different

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tencenturions/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pinkdolphinmusic

New Retro-Synth Pop from The Truth Sounds Different

OUT 28TH AUGUST

Fly, Shine & Stream New Electro-Rap Song From President Of Pop

Posted on August 11, 2020August 13, 2020 by Eric Blackwell

Fly, Shine & Stream New Electro-Rap Song From President Of Pop

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President Of Pop, or POP as he calls himself followed up on his debut single and anti social media manifesto titled “Google-ized by Google’s Eyes, (The No Internet Song).” His new track is called ‘Fly/Shy’

As the press release explains: ‘Fly/Shine,’ is an artistic act reminding everyone to listen to their heart, and the power they can access and feel when doing so. The President of POP points out the importance of listening to our inner voice, believing and chasing our dreams, rather than thinking we are losers. This empowering song sustains the momentum initiated by the previously released one against social media, “Google-ized by Google’s Eyes, (The No Internet Song),” two intelligent and honest songs that expose the listener to their own reality and habits.

Clearly, POP is on a mission to raise awareness on important topics through his music. To make his statement noticeable, he uses very unique tunes while composing his tracks. ‘Fly/Shine’ includes his sharp rap flow, synth, and subtle pads he pulls out on the beat, intensifying the mood and the message alongside it. ‘Fly/Shine’ is interesting from the point of overall aesthetics – for some the song might be too loud, too busy, and too overdone, but we find it somewhat consistent. As we dive deep into his lyrics, we can hear the balance between sounds, and get the hint that all of the chaos was created intentionally. Good work!

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/4BQZKMdSoxGfojRS4UFyxW

Dive Into Mellow Jazz and Chill Under The Willow

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Simon Irvine

Dive Into Mellow Jazz and Chill Under The Willow

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Dive Into Mellow Jazz and Chill Under The Willow

Mellow Dive – The Willow

Some artists have monikers that thoroughly establish their sound. When you see the name Metallica, you know what you are in for. The same could be said of acts such as Groove Armada or The Blues Brothers.

Mellow Dive has a name that perfectly encapsulates the sound and mood offered on “The Willow”. Released in August 5 through Dezi-Belle Records, the Italian-based instrumentalist and producer presents a collection of eight tracks on his debut album that are mellow to their very core.

Each track feels like a snapshot, as if the artist has simply sat himself down and started to play while reflecting on the various environments and places he finds himself in. This is established through the extensive use of background sounds – be it children in a playground, birds chirping or the sounds of people in a café. Over the top of these sounds float jazzy guitar chords, minimal electric piano meanderings and the occasional swell of strings.

All of the tracks are short. Most feature down-tempo hip-hop beats and the melodic hints are subtle, suggesting old-time musicals or the nostalgia of a music box tune. Nothing strays above a gentle groove and taken together it is like a trip inside the mind of the artist who made it – an artist who seems at peace with the world around him.

I really, really enjoyed this album. I look forward to the next cold, rainy day where I can curl up with a book whilst having this play in the background. Indeed, I think I will be playing this one as often as I can – as a chance to find calm in a world that seems increasingly hectic.

Simon Says 5 out of 5 Stars

5 Stars

Social Media Links

WEBSITE: https://www.dezi-belle.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mellowdive/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mellowdive

BANDCAMP: https://dezi-belle.bandcamp.com/album/the-willow

Dive Into Mellow Jazz and Chill Under The Willow

<a href="http://dezi-belle.bandcamp.com/album/the-willow">the willow by mellow dive</a>

The Brothers Burn Cheesy Electro-Pop are Happy To Be Here

Posted on August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 by Simon Irvine

The Brothers Burn Cheesy Electro-Pop are Happy To Be Here

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The Brothers Burn Cheesy Electro-Pop are Happy To Be Here

The Brothers Burn – Happy To Be Here

Some music defies categorization. The easy genre labels that apply to so much of the music that seems to pollute the mainstream nowadays just doesn’t apply to a select few. This is particularly true of Texas-based group, The Brothers Burn.

Making music that is best described as a blend of They Might Be Giants, early Art Of Noise, The B-52s and Seinfeld incidental music, The Brothers Burn produce a sound that is all their own. This is particularly true of their latest release, “Happy To Be Here”.

The album kicks off with the catchy electro-pop of “Let’s Go Party With Corrine”, which describes the charms of a girl who “has all the best clothes” and “a box of Legos”, before moving on to describing the events of “March 2020”, when “Twitter blew up coronavirus”. The album continues with shades of reggae and flashbacks to (cheesy) 80s pop.

There’s an innocence to this album but also a knowing irony. Despite its seeming simplicity, the music is a well-spring of references that allows for multiple listens. Just like the aforementioned TMBG, The Brothers Burn offer up what seems on the surface a collection of disposable pop, but that is simultaneously a salute to any thinking listener.

And the best thing here is that you don’t have to wait. Released on July 24 and clocking in at just under 18 minutes, “Happy To Be Here” is ready for your listening pleasure now.

Simon Says 4.5 out of 5 Stars

Social Media Links

WEBSITE: http://www.thebrothersburn.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrothersBurn/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thebrothersburn

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebrothersburn/

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/433cxJI14Crn2BktevDu0i?si=5H9nnGALSgebo2_qhmbA6w

The Brothers Burn Cheesy Electro-Pop are Happy To Be Here

David Biviano and Jonathan Wood Create Addictive Dance Pop Junk Masterpiece

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Tracey Arbon

David Biviano and Jonathan Wood Create Addictive Dance Pop Junk Masterpiece

Junk Single Cover

David Biviano and Jonathan Wood – Junk

David Biviano and Jonathan Wood Create Addictive Dance Pop Junk Masterpiece

David Biviano and Jonathan Wood are two musicians who have seemed to find a mutual understanding and love for writing, recording and producing music while at opposite ends of the world.

For Australian artist David, writing has been a long-time desire since the age of 13. Now, a few decades later, it looks like the wait was worth it.

Jonathan hails from Cheshire, England and both met online at https://www.premiersongproduction.com/

Junk is a high energy funky dance track which exudes qualities reminiscent of the 90’s era with a groove, vocal harmonies and beats to put a smile on your dial making you feel the need to press replay again and again.

While the track is about the struggle of coming clean off heroin, the vibrancy of this track doesn’t allow you to wallow.

The lyrics could very well portray any difficulty associated with the power of the mind and very cleverly written.

There’s a lot going on within the track, but don’t let that fool you as an over produced song!

The instrumentation is placed so very well, elements of that funky guitar, clean crisp piano and electronic sounds poke through the grooving beats that surrounds and explodes throughout.

There are so many great elements of surprise as the track progresses. Before you know it, it’s all over……hence, having to play it all over again.

Lyrics by David Biviano and music composed, arranged and produce by song writing partner, Jonathan Wood, it’s clear this working duo have found the magic key of writing, recording and producing great quality music.

It has me shaking my booty! A super catchy cracking track!

5 out of 5 Stars from Tracey

Review Star Rating

<a href="http://davidbivianojonathanmwood.bandcamp.com/track/junk">Junk by David Biviano / Jonathan M. Wood</a>

DAVID BIVIANO AND JONATHAN WOOD

STREAM: https://davidbivianojonathanmwood.bandcamp.com/track/junk

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/davidbiviano4

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/David-Biviano-121680749230679/

David Biviano and Jonathan Wood Create Addictive Dance Pop Junk Masterpiece

This is What Black Lives Matter Sounds Like with Think Good Audio

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Simon Irvine

This is What Black Lives Matter Sounds Like with Think Good Audio

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All Atomic Compelling Cinematic Electronic EP – Sirens Of The Suns

Think Good Audio – Black Lives Matter

It is no secret that Think Good Audio is one of my favorite artists. Working in the area of fractured, downtempo, instrumental hip-hop, Think Good Audio consistently produces music that challenges his listeners to both think and expand their musical horizons. His latest album, “Black Lives Matter”, is absolutely no exception to this.

With track titles such as “I Can’t Breathe”, “George Floyd”, “Oppression” and “Giuliani’s Last Stand”, it should be clear what this album is about. But just in cases it is not, it’s worth quoting the artist himself here:

“This album addresses the many shades of police and racial supremacy that continues to push an ugly history of America into its own oblivion amongst a pandemic that knows no prejudice.

This album is dedicated to the many lives of black Americans killed unjustly; through slavery, segregation, and systemic racism.

I grew up dealing with racism on a personal level. This is an album of significant importance. To still witness minorities dying on TV and cops being protected, sends a message to a person of color like me that my life has no worth in America.”

The sonic palette on display here is startling. Wistful piano loops and chilled hip-hop beats meet vocal samples from TV news. Fractured industrial sounds are juxtaposed against vocal choirs and Maggot Brain-style guitar solos fade in and out of a number of tracks. It is challenging listening at times but it is also reflective of the fractious, partisan times we are currently living in.

For me, the standout tracks were “I Can’t Breathe” where the subtle piano loops and lush orchestral sounds are abruptly silenced by a lingering gunshot, and the musical painting of the experience of oppression on display in the song of the same name.

I normally wrap up my reviews with a rating out of five, but rather than do that, I will instead end with this…

Simon says listen.

Producer Indie Artist

Social Media Links

BANDCAMP: https://thinkgoodaudio.bandcamp.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Mixmaster412/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HaynesMagaleon9

This is What Black Lives Matter Sounds Like with Think Good Audio

<a href="http://thinkgoodaudio.bandcamp.com/album/black-lives-matter">Black Lives Matter by Think Good Audio</a>

All Atomic Compelling Cinematic Electronic EP – Sirens Of The Suns

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Simon Irvine

All Atomic Compelling Cinematic Electronic EP – Sirens Of The Suns

EP Sirens Of The Suns

All Atomic Compelling Cinematic Electronic EP – Sirens Of The Suns

All Atomic – Sirens of the Sun (EP)

I am not usually prone to making sweeping generalisations, but I think it is fair to say that the best music is made by those artists most keenly aware of its historical development and their place within it. This is true of all genres, including electronic music. That is why I found the new Sirens of the Sun EP from English producer, All Atomic, so compelling.

It is obvious listening to the four tracks on offer here that All Atomic is steeped in electronic music history. He combines the driving bass arpeggios first introduced to the disco scene by Giorgio Moroder with the synth sounds and phrasing of early Jean-Michel Jarre, along with an eighties synthpop sensibility and the driving beats of more recent years to inform his own sound. What is most impressive is that, whilst these elements are recognised, the end result is a sound that is more than the sum of its parts – a sound that is distinctive and fresh.

Holding all four tracks together on this EP is an underlying tension that All Atomic achieves through the use of repeated, looped arpeggio lines and cinematic flourishes. This is most evident in the first two tracks, Coda and Sequence. The last two tracks, Sirens of the Sun and A Dove 4 Love, add fat, eighties bass sounds that serve to cut through the tension to some extent. Nevertheless, their addition never serves to undercut the dark overall tone of the EP. I particularly liked the rock drum samples on the opening track and the sweeping synth sounds at the start of the title track and my favorite track overall was Sequence.

All Atomic is to be commended for constructing such a thematically consistent EP. He should also be congratulated on his obvious understanding of how the genre has developed historically. His grasp of this has served him very well indeed here.

All Atomic Compelling Cinematic Electronic EP – Sirens Of The Suns

Simon says 4.5 out of 5 stars.

4.5 Star Rating

OUT 24TH JULY

Social Media Links

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/allatomic1

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/allatomic

Links to Pink Dolphin Music

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PinkDolphinMLtd

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pinkdolphinmusic

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pinkdolphinmusic/

All Atomic Compelling Cinematic Electronic EP – Sirens Of The Suns

SNEAK PEAK

All Atomic Compelling Cinematic Electronic EP – Sirens Of The Suns

Mac Frey Delivers A Natural Soulful Futuristic Fairy Tale

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Tracey Arbon

Mac Frey Delivers A Natural Soulful Futuristic Fairy Tale

Mac Frey Single

MAC FREY – Natural

Mac Frey Delivers A Natural Soulful Futuristic Fairy Tale

If you know me by now, then I don’t need to tell you, that when I hear a voice that sounds like strawberries and cream, I get excited; And Mac Frey not only has the strawberries and cream, but he’s been dipped in warm smooth flowing chocolate, just to top it off. (and who doesn’t love chocolate!)

Mac’s voice is to die for. I mean… this is the kind of singer who takes you on a journey; a tour of the world without having to leave your living room, and this is exactly what his latest single, ’Natural’ does.

‘Natural’ feels like a futuristic fairy tale as a soulful blues, almost electronic-pop ballad encased with warm vocals via tone and performance, and a very cool extensive range soaring into falsetto accompanied by glorious harmonies.

The piano cuts through as it shimmers like stars in the sky. However, this illustrious slow, groove ballad feels just a little high on the top end as I was waiting for a deep base to drop in at some point. I feel it is also a little heavy on the reverb which I think hides Mac’s broader warm tone in his vocal; but perhaps without it, Natural wouldn’t have the futuristic feel it is intended for.

As mentioned with the release of ‘Natural’, It’s a dream from the perspective of someone in the future (say, 3020). They’re dreaming about the beautiful natural world we live in and 2020, and how they wish the world could be like that still. “I just wanna sail away like nothing’s real tonight, ‘cause I remember like a dreamboat, floating so Natural”. I think we’re all guilty of being lazy at when it comes to climate change: say’s Mac… We say to ourselves that “our voices won’t create change” like an excuse not to do anything. “Can I just bathe into the sunlight, just one more time” instead of actually fighting for our Planet.

Loving this track from Mac!

4.5 out of 5 Stars from Tracey

Star Rating

MAC FREY

STREAM: https://ditto.fm/natural-mac-frey

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmNZVg95cY059j-8_X5IkQ

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/macfrey123/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mac.frey/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/macfrey_

Mac Frey Delivers A Natural Soulful Futuristic Fairy Tale

11:11 Invasion Album Serves Up a Serious Feast Of Styles and Sounds

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Simon Irvine

11:11 Invasion Album Serves Up a Serious Feast Of Styles and Sounds

Electronic Compilation Album

Electronic Alliance Records – 11:11 Invasion (Compilation Album)

What a great time to be a fan of electronic music! For the second week in a row, I get to review an album that highlights just how strong the world of independent electronica is right now. Following in the history of genre team-up collections such as the rap-meets-rock of the Judgment Night soundtrack and the metal-meets-electronica of the Spawn soundtrack, 11:11 Invasion couples 11 electronic music artists with a diverse range of rappers. The resulting album is best described as excellent.

Starting with the 1920s jazz club chorus and drum and bass switch up of “A Blessing and a Curse” by Davey Hub featuring Fat Pockets and Skyline Tigers, through to the acid-house workout of “Warehouse Party” by Gribbles, 11:11 Invasion serves up a feast of styles and sounds that is sure to please listeners. For me, there were three standouts. “Tribe” by Skaarl is a big bass house number featuring the Dizzee Rascal-style rap of Reminiss. “Light Trails” features the sing-song rapping of Bonnie Legion over the top of a minimalist snare and synth groove. And “Pikes Peak” by ØLSKXX (featuring Cee Reed) brought to mind the dense production of cLOUDDEAD and the lyrical flow of Atmosphere.

That is not to suggest those are the only strong tracks on offer here. I could have also mentioned the RZA meets John Carpenter production on “Better Place” by DZM (featuring Helstrip) or the straight up boom-bap of “Oldsckool S.A.N” by Cylotron (Featuring Donte Pringle), but there’s only a certain amount of words I have to play with.

Electronic Alliance Records are to be commended for this experiment. The sheer quality and range on display here should make this a must-listen for all fans of electronic music and hip-hop. So, for the second week in a row…

Diverse Intelligent Electronic Music On Red Shift Compilation Album

Simon says 5 out of 5 stars.

5 Stars

Electronica Records

BANDCAMP: https://electronicalliancerecords.bandcamp.com/album/11-11-invasion

WEBSITE: https://electronicalliancerecords.weebly.com/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/1EARecords

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/1EARecords

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/electronicalliancerecords/

Diverse Intelligent Electronic Music On Red Shift Compilation Album

<a href="http://electronicalliancerecords.bandcamp.com/album/11-11-invasion">11:11 Invasion by Electronic Alliance Records</a>

Diverse Intelligent Electronic Music On Red Shift Compilation Album

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Simon Irvine

Diverse Intelligent Electronic Music On Red Shift Compilation Album

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Triplicate Records – Red Shift (Compilation Album)

I am a big fan of compilation albums. Some music purist friends of mine find that disturbing – a kind of musical sin, so to speak – but I have always found them a great way of discovering new artists and new styles, From the yearly collections of chart hits when I was a child, through to the Ninja Tune and Dope on Plastic samplers of the 90s, onto to my recent purchases of Northern Soul compendiums, compilation albums have always been a part of my musical diet.

The Red Shift compilation from Triplicate Records is a very worthy addition to this diet. Featuring tracks from some of the most interesting artists in the field of electronic music today (including Crest of the Syndicate, Suncastle, Station Zero, Leaving Richmond, Mood Exhibit and Belial Pelegrim amongst others), Red Shift represents a collection of tunes that fall at the more “experimental” or “intelligent” end of that broad genre’s spectrum. The styles and sounds on display here are diverse indeed, but what holds them together is a sense of inventiveness and sonic exploration. Each and every one of the tracks is pushing at the limits of their chosen sub-genres and asking the listener to go beyond their comfort zones.

Whilst it is hard to pick favorites, there were two standout tracks for me. “Index” by Richard Alfaro is an exercise in slow building psychedelica, as various glitched and deformed synth elements are added to build a kind of demented merry-go-round sound. “Fume Jazz” by Dark Fidelity HiFi was another standout – lush synth pads and delayed trumpet sounds float over the top of a subtle drum and bass workout to create a chilled and atmospheric listening space.

Whilst not every track will appeal to every listener, there is a great deal to recommend this album. Most importantly, it will introduce the uninitiated to the wealth of sounds that is to be found in the world of independent electronic music – music that will take them out of their safe spaces. And for those who are familiar, Red Shift is a rewarding listen consisting of some of the best and brightest working in electronic music today.

Diverse Intelligent Electronic Music On Red Shift Compilation Album

Simon says 5 out of 5 stars.

5 Stars

Triplicate Records

WEBSITE: https://triplicaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/red-shift

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/triplicaterecords

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/triplicate_recs

Diverse Intelligent Electronic Music On Red Shift Compilation Album

<a href="http://triplicaterecords.bandcamp.com/album/red-shift">Red Shift by Triplicate Records</a>

Diverse Intelligent Electronic Music On Red Shift Compilation Album

Electronic Synthwave For Your Mind and Soul from gribbles

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Simon Irvine

Electronic Synthwave For Your Mind and Soul from gribbles

Music Review

gribbles – The Requiem EP

Sad to say, I am a bit late to the party on this one. The Requiem EP, from UK-based producer gribbles (aka Graham Thorpe) was released on June 15^th and represents an exploration of different electronic music styles across its four tracks.

Starting with the ambient-infused IDM of the title track, the EP sets a high musical bar. The second track, What Are the Media?, steps up to the mark, establishing a kind of synthwave-styled spy groove before adding an extended sample of Noam Chomsky. Hive is up next, and here Thorpe juxtaposes a circuit pulse and organ before adding a bass and keys reminiscent of those French purveyors of retro electronica, Air. The EP closes with the aptly titled Airwatching, an atmospheric piece of chillout music.

I am not going to suggest that this is music for everyone. I couldn’t see this being played at parties and on dance floors around the world. However, as a fan of the broad range of sounds and moods that electronic music has to offer, I was very impressed by this. It was food for my mind and soul.

Simon says 4.5 out of 5 stars.

4.5 Star Rating

gribbles

WEBSITE: http://gribbles.co.uk/

BANDCAMP: https://gribbles.bandcamp.com/album/requiem-e-p

Electronic Synthwave For Your Mind and Soul from gribbles

<a href="http://gribbles.bandcamp.com/album/requiem-e-p">Requiem e.p. by gribbles</a>

Electronic Synthwave For Your Mind and Soul from gribbles

The Rude Awakening Of Synthpop Style Making You Squeal!

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Simon Irvine

The Rude Awakening Of Synthpop Style Making You Squeal!

Music Review on Music Talks

The Rude Awakening – Squeal!

Formed in 2018, The Rude Awakening has been quick to make a mark on the independent electronic music scene. Hailing from the UK and consisting of Johnny Normal and Bridget Gray, The Rude Awakening have previously released a number of synthpop tracks for grown-ups including Emerald Dancer and Your Wetness Is My Weakness.

Squeal! Is the duo’s first full release of 2020 and represents a further refinement of their sound. Upbeat, saucy and infectious, Squeal! is a conversation between lovers best summed up in the chorus that serves as the track’s outro:

Tell me what you want and what you need and what you feel

Wrap your arms around me baby let me make you squeal

Along with the original radio mix, the single includes six remixes from Mr Strange, Patrik Kambo, Eminent, Mechanical Cabaret, Subject:2 and the Jan Doyle Band. Each offers its own unique take on the track – from the techno beginnings of the Patrick Kambo remix, to the crunching guitars of the Jan Doyle Band Armageddon remix and the beat monster that is the Mechanical Cabaret remix (my personal favourite).

Despite being around for roughly forty years now, synthpop is a genre that continues to grow and develop. The Rude Awakening is doing its own part to keep the style alive and interesting and Squeal!, due for release on 10^th July, is further evidence that synthpop still has a lot to offer.

Simon says 4 out of 5 stars.

4 Star Rating