Staircase Wit -I'm Not Good [Music Video Review
Rating: 4 out of 5
“It’s not easy to admit when you are struggling and this track does a nice job of delivering on those emotions. Smooth Rock sound with a lean to toward a Green Day vibe for me.”
Mike Kiddoo - What If [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Toss a single from the dearly departed Prince into a blender, along with a funky refrain from Jamiroqui and the smoothie you’d be grooving to afterward would sound a lot like, ‘What If,’ which is Mike Kiddoo’s latest single.”
Kendall Rucks - Everybodys Girl [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“This track is about attitude and sensuality and the preconceived notions of society. Kendall Rucks delivers a sultry rock siren performance that lyrically unravels the idea of conformity as it progress. Intricate, complex, and alluring, I can’t wait to hear more from this artist. ”
Jagwar Twin - Loser [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Jagwar Twin uses smooth Alternative vocals and a haunting rock melody to celebrate both the similarities and differences in all of us.
Nice video imagery that pares well with the lyrics. A straightforward song that entertains with a nice hook.”
NevilleSounds - Ending Scene [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“NevilleSounds began writing this song to better understand the emotions of a friend diagnosed with cancer, but the theme expanded from there to the plight of many.
The track is heavy in a rock ballad kind of way and 100% of the download proceeds go to the charity Rethink Mental Illness ... so check it out because the world needs more empathy all the way around.”
Amy Guess - Holy Hell [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“This track has a fairly common rock structure, but the vocals save it from feeling overly familiar. Amy Guess does a great job of providing a varied sound in the performance — each alluring in its own right. The chorus strikes hard and fast and delivers a punch.”
Chaser Eight - The Bell Jar [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Pure rock and Roll vocals in the spirit of Joan Jett, with a modern Alternative edge. Lyrics that Sylvia Plath would be proud of.”
Hirsch - Angels Will [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Striking a balance between the classic emo sound of the late 80’s, and a modern rock edge, Hirsch delivers ‘Angels Will,’ a track that settles in your bones.
Vocally the single pulls you in immediately, but this is a track that takes a few listens to truly connect lyrically.”
almost monday - Broken People [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“For the first time I am happy to announce ... it is almost monday!
Because, despite the band being named for what is usually a dreadful feeling, this track is a welcome arrival.
Building from an early pop vibe, ‘Broken People’ runs the gamut from commercial, to funk, from disco to rock. The video brings a fun energy and the track is one that will make you smile and sing along.”
Philip Morgan Lewis - Blowtorched Dreams [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Bluesy and moody, this track conjures emotion and imagery before the vocals ever hit. The attitude continues in both the performance and lyrical content. ”
Scott Martin - Bringing Hollywood Back To Life [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“An energetic ode to hope ... and a pledged return to what once was golden.
Scott Martin delivers a straightforward rock song with hints of Elton in the vocals, and a splash of Springsteen to the melody.”
Nadia Vaeh - 1,000 Cuts [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“An alluring vocal tone and a steady beat give ‘1,000 Cuts’ an edge that slices straight and true.
Electro Pop done right. Can’t wait to hear more from Nadia Vaeh.”
Visc - Can't Remove the Bite [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Visc has channeled a catchy beat and melody straight from 1985 with this track. The vocals will conjure thoughts of THE Cars to purveyors of the classics and lyrically this track brings a punk edge, to go with the Indie Rock sound. ”
Confetti - Ghost [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Don’t vanish before you take a listen to this track by Confetti.
No matter which side of the ghosting phenomenon you find yourself on, you will appreciate the lyrics and energetic Alternative Rock vibe to this single. Catchy in a way ghosts, nor those bad Tinder dates, ever are, this is a track you will want to listen to more than once.”
Hero The Band - Trouble In My Mind [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“Hard charged guitar melodies, and pure rock vocals are the key ingredients to Hero The Band’s sound on this single.
’Trouble In My Mind’ is true to the Alternative sound and this track fits solidly in the commercial side of the genre. Well worth a listen!”
Standing Like Statues - Hollow [Music Video Review]
Rating: 5 out of 5
“Dealing with grief and loss in the midst of emotional anxiety, Standing Like Statues deliver a powerful Alternative Rock piece with ‘Hollow.’
The music would be impactful on its own, but in tandem with this outstanding video, the audio and visual package truly hits home.”
Majjin Boo - Mom's Marines [Review]
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Delivering unorthodox sounds via varying tempos, layers, and a mix of voices, Majjin Boo keeps each verse interesting and different.
Lyrically, this is a song that will take you multiple listens to digest the nuances, but because of the talent and skill you will not get that overexposed feeling as you do so.
Smart, intriguing, Alternative sound and I can’t wait to hear future offerings.”
Dave Santos - Buried My Love [Music Video Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“A song and set of visuals that bring home the point that life is to be lived. and lived in the moment. Dwelling in the past while playing a case of the what-ifs is a recipe for sadness and this track really explores what it means to bury those ideas as well as any and every unfortunate event you encounter.
With a surprising epic Rock sound, ‘Buried My Love’ is an emotional journey through time, space, and emotions. ”
The Crooked Kings - Smoke & Mirrors [Review]
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“In a world where much music is produced and created at a computer as often as not, you sometimes crave an old school band to actually play for you. The Crooked Kings play music.
True Rock and Roll isn’t dead so don’t let your playlists get lost in the land of ‘Smoke & Mirrors” music production and instead give this old world approach a listen. ”
Jon Martin and Lovers - Young Hearts [Review]
Rating: 4 out of 5
“It is hard to believe this is the debut single from Jon Martin and Lovers, because ‘Young Hearts’ already has that big epic band sound. I hear Wilco, and Drive By Truckers, and a dash of Old 97s to this one and I can’t wait to hear where the band goes from here with their blend of Americana/Alternative/Indie Rock sound.”