Author: Marcus Adetola

Exploring new music. Explaining it shortly after. Keeping the classics close. Neon Music founder.

tmb is the lush new single from Monty.PK. The 20-year-old Phoenix native takes you on an emotional journey with a vibrant array of sounds and soaring melodies that are intoxicating. With vocals that swirl around the sublime instrumentals with purpose, Monty.PK creates an intimate connection with the listener. The songwriting is dauntless, unwary to touch on subject matters too close to the heart.

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Emeryld takes you on a soul searching journey with a new single, Right There. Her smooth vocals swim in the ocean of nostalgia on the mellow sounding instrumentals with an old school charm littered over with modern eccentricities giving the song a unique feel. There is a level of introspection on the track that makes it all the more appealing.The music video focuses on clips that appear to be from different points in time. Eventually, it settles on visuals of Emeryld singing in a haze of contemplation.

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Runway Walk demonstrates the versatility of Soko7 as he impresses with the new single. It’s a bonanza as he drops two songs on the video, of which he offers two contrasting yet exciting flavors. The Grammy-winning producer shows there is more to him other than producing.The first track, Runway Walk features an infectious and celebratory vibe bound to cheer one up during this pandemic. In the second song, Don’t Like Me, Soko7 flexes with a unique and idiosyncratic flow, with lyrics bound to make you feel like a shot caller.

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LiBand drops the visuals for the new single Limits. He jumps on the track with an infectious hook as he pours his heart out. Then with a distinctive flow, he delivers soul-deep verses with a captivating melodic nuance.Overall, Limits is saturated with introspective sensibilities making it relatable. The visuals are straight forward and reflect the feeling of the track.

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It’s always pleasing to see collaborations from across the Atlantic. Especially if it pays dividends, bringing out the best from both artists. That is what you have on the new single Help You Out by UK rap artist Yung Fume featuring Chicago’s own Lil Durk. Both artists shine on this introspective track, taking turns to lay verses that come across as relatable and melodic over a catchy beat. No matter where you are from, some things remain the same.

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Chloe Moriondo drops the visuals for the stripped-back version of her latest single GIRL ON TV. She delights with a performance that can only be described as raw, showcasing a relatable vulnerability that is infectious. Chloe channels the girl next door type of charm on the catchy track.The lyrics shine through this version as her vocals are crisp and sync flawlessly with the guitar acoustic. Chloe’s demeanor on the visuals highlights the sentiments and emotions of the song. And, right now, Chloe Moriondo is that girl on TV everyone wants to be.

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UK rapper/singer RESPONS weaves a poignant tapestry of sound with a new single MAISIE. It’s songwriting of the highest quality, awash with soul chiming melodies. While the vocals brim with an introspective radiance with sonically pleasing harmonies.The music video has a psychedelic feel to it that plays well towards the message of the song. RESPONS (aka Billy Crabtree) possesses an innate talent to evoke a raw sense of vulnerability in his artistry that is rare in this genre of music. “I wrote the track after chatting to a girl I genuinely met one time called Maisie. She was really troubled,…

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Bask in the enigmatic and reflective bliss of Saffron by Karl Zine. The UK singer-songwriter creates a sanctuary emboldened with blistering and harmonic sounds that reverberate with heart-tugging lyrics. Lush vocals from Karl are layered over a composite of melodic and atmospheric instrumentals creating a wave of intoxicating emotions. Saffron is a delicate composition, however, with its infectious vibe it is attuned to any generation. “Saffron is about the possibility of a particularly intense, almost overwhelming kind of relationship and how to hold on to your sense of self within it.” – Karl Zine Karl Zine’s 9-track debut album Hyper…

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Delaney drops the acoustic version of her hit new single LA Song. With melodic vocals that marry the delicate guitar acoustics, she builds on the emotional vulnerability of the lyrics. LA Song identifies the many issues individuals can face in a new environment. However, there is hope at the end of the tunnel. Delaney undoubtedly adds new layers with this acoustic version. Especially with the rawness of her singing abilities.

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ÒLAH BLISS partners with Kid Bookie on the new single Push Me To The Edge. A reflective track that delves into ÒLAH’s mind depicting feelings that might not have seen the light of day. But due to the ongoing pandemic and lockdown, it has all poured to the surface.Push Me To The Edge is a track that touches on subjects that are all familiar to music artists and relatable to music lovers. It’s an emotional ride that glimmers with shine from performances from ÒLAH and a welcomed addition of catchy verses from Kid Bookie.The visuals are great, and we enjoyed…

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