Author: Marcus Adetola

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

Berna, the East London wordsmith, has been simmering in the British hip-hop underground for years. His latest track, Know Me, is a manifesto wrapped in a rhythm. From the moment the beat drops, Berna’s intent is clear: he’s here to set the record straight. His flow is a torrent of raw energy, each bar a puzzle piece fitting snugly into the next. The rhymes are sharp enough to cut through the noise of the London streets he clearly knows so well. Enter Tiny Boost, bringing a gritty edge that scrapes against Berna’s polished delivery. This clash of styles doesn’t create…

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So, you’re facing a Netflix menu that’s basically a stress test, and every platform out there wants you glued to the screen. But who’s got time to sift through endless movie thumbnails? Lucky for you, we’ve done the legwork. These are the new movies streaming right now that deserve your couch time. No 3-hour epics. No “meh, that was okay” stuff. Just solid, weekend-worthy picks. Netflix: From Dystopia to Nostalgia Netflix is out here pulling at your emotions again with a mix of futuristic dystopia and nostalgic charm. Let’s break down what’s worth your watch: Uglies: YA dystopia with a social commentary If…

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Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse” Lyrics Explained: The Meaning Behind the Song
Discover the deeper meaning behind Chris Stapleton’s White Horse lyrics, where the singer flips the cowboy myth, offering a raw, honest take on love and relationships. Explore how Stapleton blends bluesy rock with emotional vulnerability, challenging the romanticized “cowboy on a white horse” trope. Dive into the song’s lyrics, backstory, and Stapleton’s career-defining moments in this engaging analysis.

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Sometimes, the beauty of a song lies not in its complexity but in its simplicity—like finding a peaceful spot on a quiet road where everything slows down for a moment. That’s exactly what Open Road Folk Music has captured with their latest track, The Great Unknown. It’s folk music at its finest—raw, unpolished, and deeply human. From the very first notes, you’re greeted with a dreamy combination of whistling and acoustic guitar, the kind that feels like an invitation to just breathe. The vocals are soft, almost airy, yet there’s an underlying warmth that makes the entire track feel like a…

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Holly Blair’s single Line Again may sound like it’s set up to be a typical love song, but the minute it starts, you realise it’s anything but. It’s a raw, unflinching snapshot of vulnerability layered over moody guitar riffs, with a tension you can feel in your bones. Blair, an LA-based multi-instrumentalist and filmmaker, steps into the spotlight with this self-produced track, featured on her new EP Then Comes The Lightning. From the first strum, you get the sense that you’ve stumbled upon something deeply personal—like flipping through someone’s journal, the words bleeding through the pages. It’s hard to look away.…

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Linebug’s latest single, In Other Peoples’ Eyes, feels like a quiet conversation that gradually unfolds—a gentle, soulful tune that sways between delicate piano notes and soft drumbeats. It’s almost as though you’re floating through the melody, while the lyrics do all the heavy lifting, telling a story that’s as much about place as it is about people. The duo, comprised of singer-songwriter Line Bøgh and visual artist Christian Gundtoft, never shy away from making you think a little deeper, and this track is no exception. Weisswasser, the town that inspired the song, might seem as though it’s stuck in the shadow of…

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Joshua Golden’s new single St. Louis, Missouri arrives like a Proustian madeleine dipped in cheap beer and regret—you know, that weird phenomenon where a taste or smell suddenly hurls you back in time. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t just remind you of your first love; it practically teleports you to that crappy apartment where it all went down, complete with the lingering scent of microwave popcorn and the faint buzz of Seinfeld reruns. Golden isn’t content to simply rehash well-worn tropes of lost love. He’s rummaging through the junk drawer of his past, tossing out snapshots for us…

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The Scene That Changed How We Hear It I remember the first time I watched Miami Vice, and it wasn’t just the fast cars or pastel suits that made an impression—it was the music. Specifically, the moment Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” played during a pivotal scene in the pilot episode, Brother’s Keeper. Don Johnson’s character, Crockett, cruising through the dark Miami streets in his sleek black Ferrari, was already cool. But as Collins’ haunting voice echoed through the scene, something unforgettable happened. The tension was building, and then came that famous drum fill—a moment that didn’t just change the song;…

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Introduction: The Evolution of ‘loml’: From Love to Loss Acronyms, man. They have a way of taking on a life of their own. Remember when loml was this cute little thing people would use to gush about their significant other? “Love of My Life.” Adorable, right? Well, fast-forward to 2024, and Taylor Swift does what Taylor Swift does best—grabs loml by the collar, flips it upside down, and turns it into something totally unexpected: Loss of My Life. Yeah, that took a turn. Who knew three letters could pack such an emotional punch? Swift’s track loml, sitting at track 12 on her The Tortured Poets Department album (because,…

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