Author: Marcus Adetola

‘My Everyday’ by Volunteer is a metaphor for romantic love and it is the perfect scenario of two individuals connecting deeply. Singer-songwriter Cory Quintard sings of an intimate romantic connection that is far more than a dalliance. It’s the perfect fairytale romance. “Sometimes I wonder if I’m dreaming, or maybe caught up in a trance. Don’t even recognise the feeling that I got when we were walking hand in hand. You look at me looking at you and there was nothing we could do to stop the moment from sweeping us I think I want everything you got You threw…

Miles Horn creates an euphoric feeling in ‘The Struggle Of Life’. Singer-songwriter Miles Horn’s new single is an intimate dialogue with the world. It’s a sentimental ballad dealing with varying subject matter relevant to everyday life. Miles Horn comes across as an empathetic and insightful older brother. Not just because of the thoughtful lyrics, but his voice has a maturity of a bygone era. The message behind the song is one that preaches resilience and hope for a dysfunctional world. ‘The Struggle Of Life’ is a smooth blend of blues, soul, and indie music that will keep you spellbound for…

Gavin Haley x Mokita release new single ‘It’s Getting Worse’ which has the qualities to serenade a new love with its pleasant harmonies and emo-tinged chord progressions. However, the song’s lyrics depict the grief of falling in love. Both Gavin Haley x Mokita’s vocals connect and complement each other expressing the emotional dilemma in the song. Can somebody help me It’s getting worse, it’s getting worse I’m in waist deep It’s getting worse, it’s getting worse When I look in your eyes, get butterflies Can’t stop, can’t stop Can somebody help me It’s getting worse, it’s getting worse ‘It’s Getting…

Multi-talented artist Chaz Cardigan takes us through a crash course of what it means ‘Being Human’ in his latest song. The loud synths with the nursery-esque rhymes and upbeat tempo make ‘Being Human’ exhilarating and incredibly catchy. Although the subject matter is serious, and maybe one for philosophers, Chaz guides us through in a fun and exciting way. ‘Being Human’ explores our hopes and fears based on the diverse views we cultivate. Most people are plagued with fear in society which can run their lives, often taking precedence in decision-making. However, the funny thing is that we have no control…

Olive Louise’s ‘Bad Things’ spins a dark tale of her past ordeal with mental health. Seconds into ‘Bad Things’, I found myself enthralled by Olive Louise’s music. Before I took the time to understand the message in ‘Bad Things’, I was already blown away by her vocal adeptness. The track sounds out like a nursery rhyme. And it is easy to get hooked on every note. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uVzfwJYsBU In with the good thoughts Out with the bad thoughts Thank you for your money Life ain’t good, just staying in Laugh at the same feeling No one’s really listening Olive details her experience dealing with mental…

It is exciting listening to the multi-talented singer-songwriter Jess Chalker’s second single ‘Secrets’. The new single ‘Secrets’ is vibrant and energetic with a colourful mix of loud synths, memorable hooks, and guitar solos.. It exhibits all the qualities of the best era in music. The track is a bundle of fun with lighthearted lyrics. It will make you slide right out in your socks and undies dancing like Tom Cruise in ‘Risky Business’. Jess Chalker wrote ‘Secrets’ and co-produced with frequent collaborator, Ox Why, with the pair playing all instruments. Jess has planned to release several original tracks between now…

Nyne’s single ‘Champagne Life’ offers a unique outlook on the typical assumption of what this lifestyle is. The RnB singer delivers her vocals effortlessly with a smooth and laidback tempo.  However, the lyrics tell a darker story of how one can get lost chasing a dream. And the deeper you go the harder it is to come back out. The hook is catchy and memorable. Mama can’t help me now, I’m way too high to come back down Heaven can’t save me now, I’ve gone too far to turn back round. Amongst the extravagances of the champagne lifestyle exists the darker…

Yury picks up the pace with his new single ‘Branded’ and it is a clear statement of an artist not settling for mediocrity in this rap game. Life is a race for this globetrotting artist who is on a mission to break creative boundaries. Yury mentions it  several times like a battle cry. I don’t get fazed, you should have seen how I was raised, life is a race, so i pick up the pace, Don’t be talking out of place, think that you know me, thats not the case The lyrical flow on the track is impeccable, precise, and…

ST3PH X Karl Williams’s new single BABYLON is a socially conscious track that challenges the status quo present in society today. The duo fearlessly touches on the political and social paradigm in society without coming across overbearing. Most importantly ST3PH X Karl Williams’s creative approach on the new single makes it stand out even more. Karl Williams’s emotion is raw and reverberates in the lyrics which intertwines perfectly with ST3PH’s fluid flow. BABYLON is genre-bending, the combination of EDM sounds topped with quick smart lyrics from ST3PH, and soulful vocal performance from Karl Williams piqued my interest further. ST3PH has…

Listening to ‘Empty Doors’ by YADAM draws me into a hypnotic state. There is no escaping the sweet and harmonious melody of ‘Empty Doors’ with YADAM’s voice to create the perfect concoction to seduce you into his world. YADAM sings ‘Empty Doors’ in three different languages English, French, and Spanish. He starts singing in French, the choruses in English, and then the bridge in Spanish, which did not fail to prepare you for the climax of the song. Every syllable from YADAM conjures an intense feeling of wanting to know so desperately what he is talking about. The lyrics are simple…