Author: Marcus Adetola

purpl releases the emotive and angst-laden song FOMO. With sultry and intoxicating vocals, she takes us through the motions of falling in love. The song permeates a level of anxiety that is raw and prevalent with teenage love. The delicate delivery from purpl on the guitar bass acoustics intensifies the feeling of keeping you glued to the song. All in all, FOMO is an excitingly captivating song shimmering with luscious electro-pop qualities. It is the collaborative partnership between purpl and her co-producer boyfriend prodbyzeph. “Fomo is a story about a relationship that starts great but turns clumsy due to wanting…

Silk Tonic releases their memorable debut single Summer Time. They take you on a journey of recollecting what it feels like to fall in love with someone special. They sing with heartfelt vocals over guitar acoustics and piano tones, reenacting beautiful memories. Silk Tonic is an indie-pop band from the outskirts of Montreal composed of two childhood friends that have been playing music together for as long as they can remember. Matthew Brouillet, being the lead singer and drummer, alongside Mark Hodges, the lead guitarist, and bassist. New single Summer Time flows fervently with emotions that linger as you take…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsPkN_M5-aM Emma Kern embraces self-love with her new song Love Myself. She delves deep into a myriad of unanswered questions figuring out what to do. Emma takes a deep look into what it is to love ones self. With incisive lyrics she deliberates on actions to take to promote self-love, she adopts the premise ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup’. Not really trying to date right now Still tryna figure my own life out And I don’t wanna love anybody else Till I know how to fall in love with myself Her gentle and delicate yet inspiring vocals flow…

September x RAVEN drops the uplifting track More Than Strangers, an EDM leaning song with dreamy qualities. It’s the fifth single from September and is the third time collaborating with the fantastic vocalist RAVEN. More Than Strangers insinuates a summery vibe with an infectious melody. It falls into the purview of a memorable and exciting time with tints of nostalgia. This duo has a knack of creating highly melodious and catchy sounds. This song is another beautiful entry from September x RAVEN.

Yes Please releases Turn It Around an exciting propulsive rhythm with a catchy vibe. The New York duo apob and Matt Miggz waste no time on the song opening up the track with vocals that seamlessly marry itself to the bedrock of dance-infused beat and instrumentals. Turn It Around is a genre-bending affair as the song bursts with flavours from different eras with remarkable qualities that make it stand out. It’s not surprising when both artists cite influences ranging from 70s rock, show tunes, 2000s Hip-Hop, and Pop. Turn It Around is a funky groove set to make you dance.…

Alex Charles takes a melancholic walk with Maybe. It’s a trip down memory lane of a past relationship Alex is having difficulty letting go of. He weaves introspective lyrics soothingly on the heartbreak themed song. The RnB/Hip-hop inspired flow winds fluidly over the well-produced instrumentals which interact gracefully with the soulful background vocals. Maybe creates a delightful and mesmerizing melody that comes across as dreamy. Alex Charles’s delivery gets the poignant feel of the track across vividly.  The NJ native currently based in Los Angeles has released several EPs and Singles. This includes most prominently, the single Do You Still…

PHIZ spins a candid rap tale on 2 Shots of living in Surrey. It’s an area considered wealthy, however, there are parts of Surrey that are not. Phiz highlights the contrasting lifestyle you find between the rich and poor there. And with the first-hand experience of living there, he narrates with self-assured lyrics the desire and hunger to reach greater heights. 2 Shots captures your attention with the energetic and catchy hook on the ominous beat. The verses bang hard with sentiments and emotions that resonate clearly. “The song is about the hidden culture there is underneath the posh comfy…

The sobering truths of Step Back by Dare Summer ensues a reflection of the world today. The lyrics that invite an unquenchable thirst for justice laden on the dramatic and emotive instrumentals. She spins heartfelt vocals that flow like an untamed river spilling out her truths for all to behold. Step Back expresses grief and moves slowly with precision towards an end goal depicted in the transition of the tempo. It’s a wake-up call to the present situation in the world today regarding race. “I wrote Step Back a couple of years ago at a bit of a low point.…

The atmospheric ambiance on Vacation by DWN2EARTH is deliciously smooth. It’s a culmination of different genres surreptitiously merged to create a luscious ambiance. DWN2EARTH weaves sweet saline melodies over the chopped repetitive instrumentals inducing psychedelic effects. The energy on the song is exciting and rouses emotions you never knew existed as it takes you into ecstasy. Vacation is from the Atlanta based artist DWN2EARTH’s debut album ATLANTIS.  “Where I come from, it can feel like there are a lot of restrictions,” Earth explains. “ATLANTIS has no confinement, no limitations. It’s a world where you can do what you want.”  Vacation…

Carter James releases the poignant ballad Throw Me in the Sea, an expressive song about self-worth and mental health. It winds intimately with captivating melodies that capture forlorn emotions. The intense feelings of introspection are palpable as Carter James translates it effectively. The deep and conscious lyrics play a crucial and standout component in the song, as it is engrossing. Every section of the song, including the instrumentals, work in unison, melding smoothly and complementing one another. “Throw Me in the Sea is a ballad about not feeling good enough. A lot of the song is me talking to myself,…