Author: Marcus Adetola

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

London singer-songwriter Ross Quinn drops the electronic indie track Breathing. The song flourishes with affirmative qualities on a bed of electronic instrumentals. Ross Quinn’s gentle vocals and delivery merge blissfully, creating an ambient mood. The track bubbles with reflective tendencies perfect for a hot summer day. It’s very easy to lose yourself in the chilled vibe of Breathing. Breathing features on Ross Quinn’s debut EP Away With Me.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCDZ1JXv7nc Loll in the garden of Sleepwalking by Faye Nightingale. She lays bare univocal feelings of vulnerability as she sings with an R&B cadence submerged in pleasing atmospheric soundscapes. Faye’s gentle yet seductive vocals saturate the senses with an intoxicating effect. However, there is an underlying sadness of unfulfilled emotion lingering in the air as the lyrics foreshadow possibly a negative outcome in the future. The appetite to rest in an unreconciled relationship is palpable, and Faye connects the dots vividly on Sleepwalking. The music video for Sleepwalking offers further insight into the song with a distinct characterization from an…

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All The Time We Move by Calundé is an explosion of unusual asymmetric sounds that are captivating. The experimental track glimmers with uniqueness and freshness that stand out. The song comes alive with the hazy vocals over diverse instrumentals which create an eerie sensation. The sound flows at a languid pace, although beguiling with a catchy tempo. “All The Time We Move is a direct reference to myself and all the creative people that go far and beyond for what they are so passionate about, making it their own reality.” – Calundé The DIY artist has taken great strides as the…

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Caitlin Quisenberry sings with charm on the strangely beautiful tale of Imogene. Her voice charms effortlessly on the sounds that begin with guitar acoustics that evolves into an uptempo mesh of instrumentals. It breezes with consistency on the backdrop of exciting harmonies with a country disposition. Caitlin Quisenberry makes it easy to fall in love with Imogene, as she controls the pace and tempo on the song. There is no doubt this is one new artist in the country genre to keep an eye on.

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Vian Izak weaves a tapestry of sound and nostalgia on Sangre de Cristo featuring Davide Rossi. The soft piano invites you into a world of reflection, coupled with the violin creating an atmospheric warmth. Vian Izak’s vocals wrap gently meandering between every note on Sangre de Cristo with harmonies that succinctly shine qualities of hope in uncertain times. Izak drew inspiration for the heartfelt lyrics from time spent in the Sangre De Cristo mountain range. It is a dreamy affair with the beautiful arrangement by the talented Davide Rossi, who has worked with the likes of Coldplay. Sangre de Cristo…

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Love You Later romanticizes the past on PCH Rollercoaster as she reflects on being far from home. The track embraces feel-good pop qualities that come across as sweet. Her mellow vocals ride the electronic instrumentals glimmering with soothing ambient tones. Love You Later is currently based in Nashville, although she is a Southern Californian-native at heart. So it’s easy to see the pull towards the feeling of nostalgia. She delves into the beauty of memories of home, reminiscing about her experiences. And the emotions involved are tenfold now due to the quarantine happening globally. PCH Rollercoaster encompasses an abridged sentiment…

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Anja Kotar paints the dance floor neon bright with Woo! It’s the latest installment from the 22 year old Berklee Master’s graduate. And it flourishes with tendencies bound to set dance floors on fire. Infectious drums and instrumentals create the momentum on the track, raising it to fever pitch, while Anja’s quirky vocals keep it burning. Woo! is a high octane fun track that will keep the blood pumping and pulse-raising.  “I first got the idea for the song last spring in Seattle when I was standing on the train platform and as I was looking around, I noticed that…

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Ride the tidal wave of emotions on Poor Control by HRTLSS as he spirals down the emotional scale. The song floats with hazy tendencies predominant throughout, and the synchronized electronic embellishments on the background sounds create a dramatic feeling that enshrouds you. The vocals from HRTLSS flow with gusto evoking intense feelings of vulnerability. It is difficult to box Poor Control into one particular music genre as it merges several. However, the vibe on Poor Control is encapsulating.

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Trey Rose hits the spot with Damn. A modern-day pickup song that works nicely for Trey, as he creatively combines catchy lyrics and an infectious melody that will ravish senses. You are thrust into the song with guitar acoustics laden with the power of Trey’s vocals from the onset. He creates a wild escapade with gritty sentiments that comes across as captivating. His vocals winds and coils on the instrumentals connecting with precision. It makes it pulsate with an energy that brings Damn to live vividly. “We didn’t write ‘Damn’ with the intent to be deep or artsy; we wanted…

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Silence welcomes you into a world of intoxicating harmonies by DAMM. It’s a glorious festival of unique and ambient sounds. The sonic vibes of Silence reverberate with an array of ambient sounds that acts as a prelude to ecstasy. With an edgy seductive aura created by the catchy melodies mixed in with the drum sounds and rumbling basses, DAMM’s sexy vocals whirl enticing you into a state of altered consciousness. Silence is a climatic gateway to escape into a world of intensifying sounds that passionately caresses. Though the song is called Silence, it speaks volumes, a testament to the talent…

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