“Enola Bedard is a Canadian artist now based out of LA. ‘Allergic To Roses’ is an moody Alt Pop track that unfurls with emotional vulnerability and true to life emotions. The build is purposefully languid, perfectly mirroring how time slows and our minds stretch out in such meaningful moments.”
“Many of us have stared up at the moon searching for answers. Perhaps even a fairytale type of love. But of course reality rarely mirrors fantasy and the moon holds no answers to our everyday life and yet we keep romanticizing the notion. Alyssa Caroline plays off of that with ‘Hey Moon,’ an Alt Pop song about love and patience and perhaps our own expectations. ”
“MOving on is trickya nd all the more so when everything reminds you of them. Jessmin evokes that kind of mindset on her latest track, ‘Stuck in Yesterday.’ the song has the kind of Commercial Pop sound to appeal to the masses and has a Swiftie type of emotional thread that rings true and genuine.”
“Pool Girl gives us a dreamy summertime vibe with ‘CRAB.’ The Alt Pop track was meant to capture the sun-soaked vibe of a European summer and it certainly does that but the esthetics aside the writing is emotional and in touch with humanity.”
“The Netherlands teams up with Madagascar to give us this Dancehall inspired track. ‘Gyal Dem’ from Latin DJ and producer KARYO has joined forces with Basta Lion to create a rhythm and groove that defies any and all attempt to stay stagnant. The rhythm the groove the beat is infectious in all the best ways. ”
“The beat and groove is alluring on simon lucas’s track, ‘midnight drive.’ The closing number to his sunnyboy EP the track is meant to conjure what happens next vibes to the story and album but it can also serve as an ethereal groove for anyone just feeling the vibes and ideas of a new, much needed, beginning. ”
“Marvillous Beats in bridging the gap between Hip-Hop and Classical music with his body of work. ‘Bodega Rodeo.’ The intricate violin work and tinkling beat work together in harmonious bliss to both relax and motivate you to move to think, to be in a conscientious state only music can take you to.”
“Last Alex! captures a vibe on ‘PALM TREEZ,’ and track that has one foot in modern Hip Hop vocal style while not running from the past by utilizing a Boombap beat to drive the tempo and add nuance to the a trippy little flow. ”
“Phree Direxion is a vibe and his latest release, ‘Frequencies’ captures that in smooth glorious notes that rise and build into a an outright mood. This is the kind of Deep house music you can close your eyes and lose yourself while completely straight. Of course with the right bit of pharmacology you can go even deeper and lose yourself for a time.”
“There is a bit of nostalgie to the sound of Adjenai’s single, ‘Early Morning,’ and perhaps that is appropriate given the looking back aspect of the song.
The LA artist takes on both impending grief and the aftermath in the track that was written as she was taking care of a loved one during their final days. The song is both intimate and universal at the same time and if that isn’t true art, I don’t know what is.”
“A recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, Wintur is now in LA carving out his place in the Southern California music scene. ‘Writer’s Block’ is a moody brooding track that delivers and Alt Pop/ Folk Pop feel. Delivered in a soft, misty tone the melancholy draws the listener in deeper, reminding them of their own struggles in a profound way.”
“All Country/Americana artist, J Killen has taken a circuitous and bumpy road to his latest release. ‘Oak Tree’ is a single from his album titled, Depression Dollars.
The song deals with grief and loss and how that can shape how you live the rest of your life. Killen has seen his share of strife and those experiences can be felt in his writing and performance.”
“Fun. Audacious. Bold. All of that and more explains the vibe of LAdy Di Mega Diva’s single, ‘Precious.’ This is a summer anthem type of Pop track that is easy to join in and sing along. I predict this one will be belted out during many a ladies night out for years to come.”
“We all know at least one guy that is seeking attention with all manner of obnoxious idiocy. They fool people for a while because they seem outgoing and fun. And then you discover it’s all bluster and bullshit with no substance or decency behind their actions.
KJPR puts such individuals in their place with the hard hitting, ‘Make a Man Cry,’ an Indie Pop track with an edge to the lyrics, and the talent to deliver the venom with precision.”
“Some songs cannot be categorized. Jason Matu’s latest, ‘The Returning of The LEaves’ is such an animal. Speaking of animals the track was inspired by the love his girlfriend’s cat had for its owner, but the track really is an ode to time and love and the grief or sadness we have when apart. The track has Indie Rock and Americana vibes. Like a modern Levon Helms.”
“Forgiveness can be a tough road. Petty revenge is much easier to slip into. ‘Before You Left’ offers a little bit of both. Camille De La Cruz is a young talent on the rise and this track straddles an Alt Pop Contemporary R&B vibe to unleash an array of emotions post breakup.”
“Sophie Truax calls out those delivering false promises on her latest Alt Pop track ‘You Won’t.’ Her vocal is soft and kind but the message itself is direct and unflinching and that odd juxtaposition adds a surprising element to a fairly straightforward set of lyrics.”
“This track with its warm tones and languid vibe feels like an evening on the porch watching a glorious day come to an end. ‘Setting Sun’ from Eric Jerardi is a sharp Blues driven Rock song that settles down in your bones with a musical groove that makes you want to sing along and sway to the groove.”
“There is a great big beautiful, and diverse world out there, but when you grow up in a small town, surrounded by people that have barely, if ever, left their fishbowl, the scope of society is certainly skewed.
Maddie Zahn hails from such a place and her latest single, ‘Hometown Letdown’ is about the swirling rumors and judgement that comes when a person leaves such a place and discovers all the world can be. The track is pure Pop perfection. Fun and light with biting wit and dazzling talent to pull it off.”
“The Indie/Alt Pop genre covers a lot of styles and sounds. Savings leans into a nostalgic late 90s vibe to deliver ‘Stressed Out’ a nostalgic track about finding your peace by going back to the place you last felt it. The talent is evident in every facet from the writing to the arrangement and performance and the song is timeless in both message and style.”