Kiri T – “10,000 ft”-There’s something about the vibe of this track that just hits right. It’s cool and calm, even though it’s about the flying feeling of falling for someone amazing. I love the bluesy heart of rejection amidst loving so much. …
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Three “commercial” tracks with big hit potential in February 2021
RYD – “Take it to the limit” (Eagles cover)-Folks who have been reading my writing for a while already know of my fandom of the Eagles (much to my co-editor’s chagrin). I was thrilled to find this lo-fi cover of the hit song …
Three indie pop tracks keeping the genre exciting
Heatlamps – “Something other than goodbye”-I dig the chill beat and the killer harmonies on this track a lot. The whole thing feels like a warm, comforting sweater. I can’t help but dig the way the electric guitar breaks stand out so clearly. …
Three emerging pop and indie pop artists for your “ones to watch” list
Nataliya Nikitenko – “Oil and water”-We get a lot of pop singer songwriter submissions and very few even come close to how POWERFUL Nataliay Nikitenko’s vocal is. I don’t throw around a comparison to Adele very often, but Nikitenko certainly has that energy. …
Three incredible tracks to help you vibe out this weekend
DAVA – “Asos”-I literally turn up the volume every time this song comes on. I don’t know what it is about the track, but it’s incredibly good. I really like the balance of the bass with the hard-hitting beat. This is exactly the …
Three pop rock tracks to energize your week
Jared Marc – “We’re gonna make it”-I love the enthusiasm of this track! It’s such an exciting track with a brilliant chord progression and energizing group vocals. The beat keeps the track moving, with that “hey let’s all jump on the two and …
Featured Songwriter: Ariel Petrie’s captivating originality
Ariel Petrie’s songwriting has landed her in some pretty incredible places. Not only did she appear on the hit show X-Factor in the US, but she now has a successful Twitch stream where she shares her life with her fans. This song “Your …
Three pop tracks you won’t hear on the radio (but you should)
Jake Knox – “People got things to say”-This track slaps. I love the beat on this and the lyrics are fantastic. The overall groove pulls me in right from the start. The conscious lyrical content is really important for us to acknowledge. Let’s …
A new music mix to kickoff your week
DYLYN – “Something to lose” [Explicit]-I don’t always approve music like this, but when I do it’s because it has a powerful energy to it. I appreciate the communication about a relationship in the core of the song. The overall message though is …
Featured Single: Cat Pierce – “The Beginning of the End”
I really want to just type out the lyrics of this song and have us all sit around for a conversation about it. Tackling hard subjects like narcissism and weapons of mass destruction, it’s clear that Pierce is willing to take on more …
