Author: Marcus Adetola

Jamison, a Nashville, TN-based pop artist and singer-songwriter, brings us Some People. It’s where country twangs meet the raw honesty of a love story that’s run its course. An acoustic guitar’s gentle strumming supports the song’s opening vocals, which tug at your soul. As the story unfolds, the music blossoms with the soulful wails of a slide guitar and the unexpected, yet perfectly placed, whispers of a trumpet. The song’s narrative is a poignant reflection on personal growth amidst the ruins of a shared past. It’s about facing the music, quite literally, while acknowledging missteps and the moments of getting it…

See Me, Amelie Lucille’s latest single, feels like stepping into a raw, emotional whirlwind. It’s a deep, heartfelt scream into the void of entangled hearts, pleading for liberation from a love that’s turned toxic. The song’s foundation is a rich, dramatic soundscape, where melancholy isn’t just a backdrop but a character in its own right. Amelie’s voice soars, dips, and weaves through it, embodying the very essence of desperation and longing. It’s as if the melody itself is reaching out, trying to grasp something just out of reach. The string arrangement by Carolin Pook creates an emotional undercurrent with Amelie’s…

The warmth in Hollow, the focus track from the debut album, Can I Get Some Adult Supervision? by Norwegian folk duo Feber, clearly shines through, despite the heartbreak captured within the lyrics of the song. The recording is measured and balanced, wrapped in enchanting melodies. With the voices of Helle Larsen, Inge Bremnes, and Bendik Brnne, Hollow sounds like a private conversation or touching exchange you’ve stumbled upon that can’t help but move you. The blend of pop’s catchiness with the soulful depth of folk and country, topped with a sprinkle of soul, makes for a sound that’s hard to pin…

Aleks Grey’s new single, Sunset Cigarette, feels like a sensory bookmark that keeps our past loves alive in the most unexpected moments. It is a melancholic melody with the scents and sounds that ambush us with memories when we least expect it. Grey’s lyrics are intimate, capturing the essence of nostalgia in a romanticised way. It’s the kind of track that makes you pause, a soft yet poignant reminder of the loves that shapes us, even from a distance. On Sunset Cigarette, a simple piano melody and a soft guitar riff sketch the outline of a memory; eventually, it builds, not…

Space by Eleven Point Two feels like a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of emotional turmoil, wrapped in a pop-rock package that’s invigorating. Taylor and Jon Siegel, the brotherly duo behind this Los Angeles-based outfit, have crafted a tune that’s as much a cry for personal breathing room as it is a vibrant musical escapade. Space is a pop-rock anthem, exploring the all-too-familiar feeling of being bogged down by life’s demands. With lyrics that do not shy away from the gritty reality of this struggle, they tap into a vein of existential angst that’s relatable and understandable. This isn’t…

Nicky MacKenzie’s new single, Comfortable, is a sonic world that pulses with life. Her silky and smooth voice dances through the air, wrapping listeners in a cocoon of sound that is rich and raw. The lyrics flow like whispers from the soul, exploring the nooks and crannies of growing up and the tug-of-war between the comfort of the known and the thrilling uncertainty of what lies ahead. Nicky MacKenzie guides us through the fog of adolescence, questioning, probing, and never settling. Comfortable is a journey through the turbulent terrain of youth with lush and dynamic instrumentation, adding to the mosaic…

Alana Hil’s Those Days is a sonic time machine, whisking us away to the sepia-toned corridors of our own pasts. With a voice that wraps around the soul like a warm blanket, Alana crafts a narrative that’s deeply personal and relatable. It’s a journey back to the sandbox of our youth, where every day was an adventure and every night, a story waiting to be told. The instrumentals in Those Days meticulously blend with Alana’s voice to amplify the storytelling, creating a soundscape that’s as rich and detailed as the memories it evokes. It’s like the perfect score to the…

Palestinian-American artist Lana Lubany releases her single make it better through AWAL, offering a heartfelt reflection on her emotions regarding the Middle East’s current state. She uses the song as a therapeutic outlet, especially during a time when she is experiencing personal difficulties and is away from her family and home country. Lubany shares that the act of writing this song provided her with a sense of healing and hopes it will support others experiencing similar feelings. make it better is characterised by its emotional depth, with Lubany’s voice gracefully complementing the gentle guitar accompaniment. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability…

Yify Zhang’s new song, This is The Year, is an anthem of new beginnings and self-discovery. It takes you on a vibrant journey where pop sensibilities and sound healing converge. The song kicks off with a confession of the struggle of trying to mould oneself into shapes defined by others. Zhang’s voice, both gentle and firm, invites listeners to shed these ill-fitting layers. The chorus urges listeners to embrace the fire within. The melody here does something clever – it lifts, mimicking the very act of rising above doubts and fears. The lyrics weave through the struggles of self-belief and…

Twentysomething, the latest single from singer-songwriter Will Knox, captures the zeitgeist of a generation. It delves into the labyrinth of young adulthood with a candour and musicality that’s both haunting and enlightening. The song, a blend of acoustic elegance and lyrical introspection, navigates the murky waters of self-discovery and the recklessness of youth with a precision that’s both rare and commendable. Twenty-two or twenty-three/when I found you or you found me/when I thought you might take your life/if I hadn’t stayed those nights/All I know is we were lost/We put poison in our blood/made us forget/it made us fun The opening…