Cheska Moore strikes a beautiful balance on Almost Over. The pairing of ominous themed instrumentals with an enchanting lullaby harmony to narrate the seductive pull of a toxic relationship draws the listener in. The singer-songwriter’s hazy vocals sink into the guitar acoustics evoking a keen sense of desire and regret. Lyrics vividly paints a picture of a toggle for control within one’s inner self. Cheska’s delivery highlights the immense complexity and gravity of the situation. She simplifies the intensity of the song, making it all the more beguiling. Almost Over is so different from Cheska Moore’s previous release Bloodline proving how versatile…
Author: Marcus Adetola
Marcus Adetola
Exploring new music. Explaining it shortly after. Keeping the classics close. Neon Music founder.
Erez Zobary releases Blue (For Now) a sublime contemporary soul ballad reminiscent of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Erez paints a vivid picture of self-reflection that blossoms with the timeless quality of her vocals. It intertwines soulfully and delicately with the plethora of sparsed melancholic instrumentals. Blue (For Now) is layered with honest personal lyrics that make it come alive and resonating. Every facet of the song is an emotional toggle that swings smoothly jostling in a controlled fashion for dominance. However, each musical element supporting every section of the song intricately. In turn, it enhances the delivery and…
The emotional vulnerability on Somebody to Save by Amber Ryann shimmers around her vocals with epic proportions. Its honest lyrics hook you in culmination with the fragility exposed by the guitar acoustics. It entangles you in a web of confusing emotions that we all feel at some point in life. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful piece with raw qualities that are captivating and unique. On Somebody to Save, Amber Ryann vividly conveys the complexities of emotional struggles with pain and maintaining a purity devoid of gimmicks. Though Somebody to Save has pensive connotations, it is pleasing and soothing. It is…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbRaciIOBGI Enter OOT by TATYANA reminiscent of 80’s electro-pop filled with shimmering synths that surreptitiously sink into you. The cosmic instrumentals flitter in and out, feeling the gaps left by TATYANA’s enchanting vocals. Ambient feelings on the song invoke good memories within that enshrouds you in serenity. TATYANA’s new track is edgy, infectious, yet delicate. It’s hard to box OOT into a singular genre, as it sparkles with elements of others. OOT is a unique song which excels in every aspect.
J.O.Y x Dan Bravo transcends the earth with Stardust, their space-bound single. It encapsulates the euphoric emotions of falling and being in love. J.O.Y takes you on an extraterrestrial journey with his luscious vocals that weave into warm ethereal instrumentals serenading a lover. Stardust is a perfectly paced R&B love song, blooming with every musical element introduced into it, and it gets better and better. “Stardust is all about the potential of a love. J.O.Y sees the potential and describes it as a metaphor, where he wants to go to space with her until he can’t anymore. This song describes…
Ben Beal releases exciting new song Bluebird featuring Kill Bill: The Rapper. The fusion of the hip-hop flow and jazz instrumentals on Bluebird by Ben Beal is a delight to behold. Ben’s flow and delivery are crisp and weave itself onto the beat flawlessly. Musically a lot is going on, but it does not come across that way. The arrangement of the vocals and instrumentals on Bluebird allows every aspect of the song to shine. Bluebird highlights Ben Beal’s lyricism and versatility. It’s a laidback mellow song perfect for chilling. Bluebird was released by Fishbowl Records, a jazz-rap label from…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sivea4CT2C4 Jacksonport enchants with Just One. It’s laden with folky tendencies that take you on a journey down memory lane. The scintillating tones recapture feelings of the past, with the pleasing guitar acoustics guiding you. It flutters like a butterfly distilling emotions of melancholy that grows with every note from Jacksonport. The accompanying music video is simple, yet it conveys a lot of emotions. It features a girl lying down lost in thought with the pages of a book turning before her. “Just one reflection can become a million, fast. Just one projection can take down your whole past. Just…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljiRMBgHPng EKKO releases Tipsy, a summer anthem contender. It’s her second release this year just in time for the summer. The bright summer colours on the music video in conjunction with the catchy hooks and melody on the EDM type instrumentals capture the feeling of summer. The pop-centric lyrics in Tipsy are straight forward and fit in line with the theme of the song. EKKO does not disappoint on the video with a vibrancy reminiscent of having a good time. Tipsy captures the imagination of what summer should be as EKKO’s delivery on the song is on point. Tipsy is…
Pluto by feaji ft. RAYTH creates an unforgettable ambiance that seeps into your core. The emo waves created by the mix of hazy vocals and R&B instrumentals are alluring. It swaddles you in its brilliance, and you forget all sense of time. The ad-libs on pluto add to the exciting and shimmering qualities of the song. Overall the production is solid, and I can see myself listening to this track with the roof down on a warm summer night.
Lose yourself in the tranquil Bliss by Valet. The smooth flow glides on the instrumentals filled with melancholy, recalling simple past times, and showering you with soothing emotions. Together with the laidback lyrics that blend in, creating a wave of sweet and chilled harmonies that are captivating. Bliss is a mellow track that stays through to its song title. It’s a relatable song that will resonate with a lot of people.