Author: Marcus Adetola

Lisbon trio Vaarwell releases their single New Woman. It is an indie-pop song with dreamlike qualities that slowly unwind, revealing tranquil emotions that will resonate within you. The vocals and instrumentals flow in unison, creating harmonies that move fluidly through the whole track. The lyrics caress like a warm embrace that gently surrounds and encompasses you with a feeling of ecstasy. New Woman is about reaching a level of maturity in a relationship and fully embracing all the inconsistencies that happen to exist within it. The song has several levels to it with the ebb and transitions taking place, making…

How Could I Be Mad? by LA singer-songwriter JUJ shimmers with scintillating pop sensibilities. She weaves emotionally charged lyrics with an uplifting panache creating a carnivalesque atmosphere. JUJ’s vocals drive the infectious harmony on the song and are in perfect synchronisation with the instrumentals. Even though the instrumentals are superb on the song, JUJ comports herself as the central attraction of the song. She not only maintains pace with the change and introduction of new sounds on the track, but her performance also stands out. JUJ has delivered a crisp and infectious sound in How Could I Be Mad? JUJ…

Discover something deep and innate on Complete by Teeah featuring Ice Prince. Teeah pleases with gentle and seductive tones as she surrenders to her desires. She creates an intense atmosphere with the lyrics and sultry delivery of her vocals that flow invitingly on the sparse instrumentals. The Nigerian rap star Ice Prince adds more depth with the confessional verses on the slow winding R&B track.  “We’ve all had that love for someone that makes you feel whole, and you’ll do almost anything to have that feeling around the clock, no matter where you are or what else is going on. They know…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DMWlDum8WU UK artist FRISCO drops BLACK MAN in solidarity of the Black Lives Matter movement. He bears his heart, not missing a step with sublime lyricism on a vine of introspective instrumentals, narrating the plight of the black man in society today. Frisco delves deep and holds no punches back on the current situation sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of US police officers. However, he goes further with clarity identifying the situation as not an isolated one, but one prevalent in society. It’s high time everyone stands up against injustices in the world regardless of…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9EQFnEUyy4 David Lyn releases Can’t Breathe, a thought-provoking song about injustices present in society today. It encapsulates the emotions prevalent with the Black Lives Matter campaign, highlighting the recent George Floyd incident in Minneapolis. David represents a just cause every individual regardless of race or creed should support. He does well on Can’t Breathe, maintaining the gravity of the situation, without sacrificing his art. David weaves fluidly heartfelt lyrics on mellow jazz-influenced instrumentals. He narrates an all too familiar situation with people of black origin in the United States. Can’t Breathe is a short song, running slightly over two minutes,…

Borg electrifies with the sounds of Mission Impossible. Her second release to date, an uptempo song centered on missed chances, is filled with loud synths and pop cadence. It’s a no-nonsense electro-pop song with a superb delivery that stands out. Borg caresses the instrumentals with her crystal clear vocals that flow distinctly and harmonically. “It’s a song about dreadful indecisiveness. About a spring of going back and forth, only to realize that as autumn comes you’re still in the same place.”, Borg says. “I find my stories to find energy in that clash of sweet and dreadful, and I think…

Vsion weaves a delectable tale in Friends or Lovers. The organ and horns seduce you from the onset, while the R&B influenced harmonies capture you. There is a hint of gospel music infused into the track adding to the pleasing aesthetics of the song. Friends or Lovers is about how true love makes you forget about putting a label on a relationship. I don’t mind if we’re friends or lovers, no it don’t matter to me Why don’t you see through labels with me, so we can set us free Conversations in your car Late-night calls in the dark The…

Paying Tolls by Cam Pendley is a sumptuous bowl of R&B melodies with catchy and relatable lyrics. Cam’s sweet vocals float on ethereal harmonies emanating from the culmination of R&B type instrumentals on the song. The emotion on Paying Tolls permeates evokes warm feelings of bliss, attributed to summertime. However, it also encompasses feelings of nostalgia. Summer may feel like the last thing anyone’s mind due to all that is going on presently in the world, but Paying Tolls brings back that memorable feeling of summer contentment. “This song is a perfect drive around with your windows down, summer vibes…

Our Friends depicts the melancholy of Lila Tristram. It rolls out on a bed of somber acoustics with enchanting qualities. Our Friends takes you on an emotional quest rife with surreal lyrics that are captivating. Listening to the tale Lila spins with folk eccentricities is mesmerizing and it leaves you wanting more. “This song is about the pain of never truly being able to make other people happy.” Lila’s personal reflections on the song indicate how much thought went into the lyricism, “When you really think about it, it’s both kind of devastating and freeing at the same time.” -…

Khamari escapes the Jealous loop with his new single. It’s an emotion that can plague the very best of us when things do not go according to plan. The melody flows nicely on the mellow instrumentals making the track very enjoyable. Furthermore, his cadence is real, and the flow is catchy. “Shit got me out of the loop And in my bedroom for too long Chasing money and power and pussy From in between these four walls” There’s a raw honesty to the track that is admirable, and it makes it easy to connect to Khamari. The songwriting stands out…