“By his own admission Born Runner is surprisingly bad at running, but lucky for all of us he can sing and entertain. ‘A long Time’ is a Indie Rock track that simply feels like the soundtrack for a fun Saturday night out on the town. ”
“This track from Noak Hellsing delivers a nice tranquil vibe somewhat reminiscent to Sheryl Crow’s hit ‘All I Wanna Do.’
Except ‘All Day’ is more of a jazz-influenced soul sound with less of that Pop edged gloss.
THe track is a smooth ride and is the kind of track you can enjoy while taking a mellow evening drive, or while sipping a cold beverage poolside with friends as the sun sets. ”
“This had a good instrumental flow to it. It provided a sexy yet chill vibe. I also like how the artist’s vocals relaxes you when listening. However after the beautiful flute and rhodes solo the song ended abruptly and a little off beat. ”
“I like how Savannah Lancaster has a 70s vocal tone. Her delivery is very classic over the piano melody for this holiday season. The Jazz sets the tone for a romantic yet chill holiday vibe. ”
“You would almost think you were listening to production from classic album, “October’s Very Own” when hearing the introduction to Rivers. A smooth vibe with soft well placed instrumentation. Using instruments such as clarinets and pianos to keep the mood chill and flowing. This composition could be the skeleton the hit song some artist somewhere is waiting to lace. Crisp mix. This is a banger with the right artist on it.”
“Bars on bars. I love the way the production mixed both Jazz elements with the Dj scratching and MC adlibs of early Hip-Hop tunes. The song is reminiscent of when delivering meaningful bars was the main focus of the artist. Brain food for the listener. It’s refreshing to hear Hip- Hop like this in a time where everything is so “shoot em up, bang bang.”
“Jazz is poetry and on ‘The Bush’ HoodyBoi is speaking my language. The record epitomises that jazz is not only not dead but its thriving, fresh and relevant as ever. Glorious chords, subtle vocals paired with infectious grooves. This is the sound of summer 2023.”
“Moonchild and Lalah Hathaway bring us an easy synth groove collaboration in the single “Tell Him”. The vocals are soulful in speaking on love and emotions. The track is poetic and truly digs deep into the essence of soul.”
“Nowadays people tend to run when they hear the word “potluck”. It usually means their job is encouraging them and their coworkers to contribute a food item to a work office dinner. We all know everyone can’t cook and everything isn’t safe.
However, Chriz Gabriel is cooking up a different vibe in his new single “Potluck” that you are sure to want more of after one listener.
Chriz fuses bay vibes and London life with a Hip -Hop and Jazz melody that allows you to dance all the way through. Initially one would expect to see a bunch of adults cluttered around but “Potluck” visually creates a vibe that displays the talent of kids and a universal track that anyone can ride too.”
“The piano intro is peaceful as it leads into the soulful vocals of Dominic DiTommaso. Dominic’s new single “Long Haire Hippie” is about falling in love with someone who most expensive gift is their heart. This song is pure jazz and soul together. ”
“Throw in an infectious ‘Wooly Bully’ brand of beat, and a funky bit of lyrical hook ala ‘Mambo #5’ and you will have an idea what to expect when you give ‘Uma Gota D’água’ from Gato Blanco a listen.
This song is all about getting you up and moving and no there is not a lot of lyrical punch overall, but what is here will no doubt get stuck in your head. You’ve been warned — this is pure earworm, but it is the fun and groovy earworm that we all need from time to time.”
“Sean O’Kelly provides the swing on that sax, and Olivia Kuper-Harris ups the retro vibe with her energetic vocals.
This is a track to grab the one that matters to you and ‘Just Give Love’ to that dance floor no matter if it is your kitchen tile, or a true dance hall. This is a track to cut loose with and if you are alone then you can simply open that mouth and belt it out to take part in the fun.”
“Victor Dahlberg hails from Stockholm, but now calls Spain home and his sound conjured thoughts of John Hiatt for me.
Is every not perfect? No. But every note instills a feeling and emotion and you can feel the genuine passion behind both the songwriting and the arrangement. This lands in Americana realm of the Singer/Songwriter world and just feels captivating in its open, honest vibe. ”
“Sweet, smooth Soul. Musically, vocally, and lyrically this track simply is salve for a chapped and scraped world.
I believe in this message, and I believe in the talent unfurling it here. Grab the one you love and slow dance, or hug your neighbor (Metaphorically since maintaining social distance is key right now) and sing along. ‘As Far As We Know’ offers the best of humanity in sound and message. ”
“I dug the fusion of sounds within this track. The progression and build flawlessly shifted at just the right time to keep the track from growing stale or predictable. The Latin mix and Jazz blend kept a good energy and transported me across the ocean to the cobbled streets of Europe where I could feel the cool condensation of a glass in my mind.”
“Jeremy Beck & The Heavy Duty Horns drops this vintage love song with vibes straight from the 50’s. Clearly influenced by the likes of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Wilson Pickett, this single is a throwback in every possible way. If you dig that old soulful Jazz Funk sound then you will be eager to give this one a listen.”
“This track has a lot of things to offer the world, but at the top of that list — is Stephanie McCourt’s soulful vocal power. A little Christina Aguilera and a little Aretha, McCourt certainly has the chops.
The early vibe is jazz fused, but then there is a Hip-Hop beat that at times put me in mind of classic Tupac. Lyrically, the single offers a good hook and the energy here is undeniable.”
“The 12 Bar Blues with a Jazz infused bit of funky Gospel is how I’d describe this darkly twisted track from SISTER COOKIE.
Energetic and danceable, this one has a retro Rockabilly vibe that makes it perfect for a swing around the dance floor, but don’t underestimate the twisty lyrics of this soulful single. ”
“This track is all about the vocals. Peri El does a masterful job with pace and tempo and allowing the emotion to develop. There are moments of power and wonder, but the track is strongest for me in its quieter moments.
Toeing a line between a classic Adult Contemporary sound, and a more Commercial/Jazz vibe, the track changes when it hits the bridge. That interlude is brief, but works very well to give a unique spin on the track and keep the piece feeling solidly contemporary.”
“From the first scrape of the bow, this piece begins to weave a story, and the emotional thread carries through a variety of instruments as the sounds build toward climax.”