We were all hit hard by the powerhouse vocals performed on epic, Pop Rock numbers such as Out Of Time and Inside Of Me from RAIGN’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut album SIGN From Above. However, on this occasion, the LA-based music artist has replaced, what Neon Music has called “the resilient lungs of RAIGN,” with a much less bold, vocally simpler and delicate moment on her emotive rendition of the Phil Spector classic Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), originally performed by diva Darlene Love. And the result is a captivating, tour-de-force of blissful, breathy singing. Transforming what was an upbeat,…
Author: Terry Guy
A million miles away from AMiR’s last single I’m On Fire, which delved into minor-chord structure, dark synth music production, his new single Got It For You throws us back to the classic, pop music territory we all embraced on the singer, songwriter and producer’s debut album All Or Nothing. Like the rest of AMiR’s well-received portfolio of brilliantly-crafted tracks, Got It For You delivers a catchy hook and memorable lyrics, showcased in the chorus sections where West London’s Indie pop star sings at the top of his lungs “I know you love me, I feel it for you, trust…
Jillian Lake is yet another reason why we love the Vancouver music scene. On Lake’s new single Walk All Over You, we hear the confident, multi-talented singer-songwriter, fearlessly showcasing her distinctive style via a xylophone. Non-traditionally the minor chord structure is performed from its intro onwards, above a fuzzy, bassline, and a mid-tempo pop beat, altogether bringing about a sinister-sounding, Trip-Hop influenced masterpiece. This infectious tune with minimal-style Electro music production, leads up to a devilish outro section, including a horror-esque, clean, reverb-effected, lead guitar and a supporting string arrangement which throws us back to the Dummy era of Portishead’s…
With straight-to-the-point lyrics about how much she misses her brother since he moved out of the family home and an effortlessly, soothing voice, Sansha’s fusion of both her vocals and unique music production is the perfect, Alternative, Electro-Pop combo, showcased on the new single When U Move Home. It is these elements which make Sansha’s conceptually, heartfelt track both relaxing and captivating, while you are sent into a “dream” state. When the bassline drops in its surreal opening, alongside an 80’s-sounding New Wave synth melody, you anticipate that When U Move Home could delve into Alt-Rock territory. Instead, it is…
Multi-talented singer and songwriter Lianna Vanicelli, who goes by her unique artist name Xelli Island, has mesmerised us with her confident and sultry vocal performance delivered on her new single Bad For You. Rather than being a commiseration, the song is a celebration of that aching infatuation Xelli has towards someone. We can’t get enough of the song’s memorable hook, making Bad For You one of the catchiest pop singles of 2020. You will be singing along to the infectious lyrics “I got it, baby I got it, I got it baby for you” within no time. And the glittery…
Nashville has a new, Country-esque music artist, which the world has to pay attention to, after listening to his new single Another Life. Introducing Acoustic Pop singer townsend who delivers a similar, deep, and smooth tone in the beautifully composed verse sections. This captivating vocalist delves into the realm of Ryan Cabrera when reaching his higher register. As for the opening guitar riff, all you 80’s kids will be thrown back to the effortless arpeggio performed by critically acclaimed songwriter Suzanne Vega, performed on Vega’s Folk classic Cracking. What is also impressive about Another Life is the minimalism and simplicity…
Stark is a musician and producer who is not afraid to combine genres, and his distinctive fusion of tropical house, reggaeton, and disco work perfectly on his new track All Out Of Love which delivers one of the catchiest hooks of the summer. The song features Barbadian pop singer Ayoni’s smooth, sensual voice which during the verses becomes almost reminiscent of Sia’s unique style, as she sings her way down the scale effortlessly. Think of the Samba rhythm performed during the Lucy Lui and Uma Thurman stand-off from QuentinTarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1 and that should give you an idea…
Talented dance music producer Meyta excels in his distinctive fusion of throwback urban beats under current pop production. This is showcased on his new track Where Is It where we find the experimental musician dropping tropical house-influenced synths, alongside percussive, alternative electro vibes. Featuring vocalist Shib (reminding us of the times when Alison Goldfrapp has sung in a sultry tone over a trip-hop beat) who sends shivers down our spines with her relaxed, laid-back voice. In particular, when a sample of her vocals has been edited to form the tracks main hook, drops in the chorus sections. However, despite how…
With hints of The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue’s smooth vocal tone, Scotland’s Tommy Ashby has captivated everyone at Neon with his beautiful pop-rock delivery on his new single Everywhere Is Home. Opening with an electric guitar arpeggio, which has been produced with a similar, soft sound to the hook performed in The Script’s hit single The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Tommy Ashby is following in the footsteps of other multi-talented folk-pop artists such as Taylor Swift, who also recently dropped a surprise, indie rock, and folktronica record. It’s not too far away from Tommy’s notable sound, which masterfully fuses acoustic…
Shilpa has dropped her banger Rollercoaster at just the right time, what with Lady Gaga releasing a 90’s Eurodance-inspired record and Dua Lipa dropping a Disco-driven, second album. And despite the lyrical narrative, which involves the highs and lows of a passionate relationship, Shilpa’s new single Rollercoaster cleverly chooses to delve into an Ibiza-style production and allows you to positively dance to a bittersweet story. Rollercoaster is a Summer-ready Pop track with an edge. And that edge comes into the overall experimental picture, via the fusion of a 4 by 4 dance beat performed in the verses and trap-influenced drum…