“There is a razor thin line between feeling like you’re flying or you’re falling and Helenor walks that tightrope like most seasoned Cirque Du Soleil performer. Every line is bittersweet and contradictory, my favourite being “It’s a perfect day, to spiral down the drain”. The production is breezy and the vocal so nonchalant it feels like Helenor is just pouring his heart out to you over whiskey... no ice. ”
“This is a visually descriptive track,. Dan Radin describes every moment in details that walks you through each verse. The cello stands out creating a unique sound over an upbeat rock track. The overall arrangement keeps any listener entertained. ”
“I could literally shoot bittersweet love songs into my veins... I’m not sure what that says about me BUT what I do know is ‘Slowly’ is a beautiful brooding ballad. “We don’t got love like we used to but I still holding you close” is such a raw and honest lyric. Sometimes we know its not same but something familiar feels better than nothing...right?”
“This record feels like pure kinetic energy. I challenge you to listen to this song and not move your body. There is a tender bittersweet pining for a moment lost which is all too real. You know what they say about closed doors, and open windows... ”
“Ashes is a glorious masterclass in restraint. Tim could have gone all out with vocal acrobatics but thats not what song is about. Ashes is a tender lullaby of reflection and self-honesty. We love the high and are terrified of the come down and Tim paints that fall with strokes of melancholy and quiet resolution.”
“Break ups hurt theres no way around it. They suck, like really SUCK...BUT... If you’re really lucky you get that magical gift of hindsight. You see that that break up was ‘the best worst thing’ for you. Sklyer floats atop airy guitar driven production raining down on us with poetic honesty. Some lessons in love are only ever learned that hard way, but a song like this makes you know you’re gonna be ok. ”
“This is one of the realest songs in a long time. Kayls does an amazing job holding up a mirror to her own online voyeurism and calls herself out. We’re all guilty of watching the world go by from the comfort of own beds. We know what people ate for a week straight but haven’t said a word to them. The modern world we live in is lonely and we all crave connection, and the internet is a cheap fix to keep us distracted... I take it back I think Kayls just held a mirror up at me.”
“Love, Alexa has spun gold with this sing/songwriter Indie Pop ode to finding love and the happiness it spawns deep inside us. A throwback of sorts this track would have been right at home on Lilith Fair stages of the late 90’s. A soaring number that is infectious in all the best ways. ”
“A Story Told gives an energetic ode to finding what matters most and putting your effort and concentration in on those elements of life. Excising the distractions and cancerous people is no easy task but becomes much easier when you take the time to truly evaluate the meaningful things in our personal orbit. Musically, this track is as light and free as the feelings it is trying to express.
A fun, uplifting track. ”
“English band, Sarpa Salpa unleashes this track which has a Maroon 5 meets late 80’s early 90’s vibes. An energetic track about chasing joys and happiness in the chaos that is modern life. The ever-elusive concept of true contempt is tough to hold on to but great music certainly gives us a taste of the ‘Simple Pleasures,’ we all crave. ”
“This song reminds me of when everyone was stuck inside for nearly two years and were finally able to go outside. It builds on the excitement of everything that you have on your to do lis. The track is direct and makes you want to participate in getting drunk and being loud. ”
“Idea is a near perfect slice of fresh pop. The record has a hypnotic quality with its sparse production and catchy vocals. I mean who hasn’t been caught up in the idea of something and someone and then the sobering reality comes crashing down and you just hope they say it so you don’t have to... or is that just me & Maty?”
“April took a big and almost cheesy pop song and brought it right back down to earth and made it her own. Aprils version is so tender and and vulnerable. The lyrics are totally reframed into the honest self-reflection that they are. Absolutely beautiful. ”
“Even the devil was an angel sometimes” is such a poignant line, and thats what Femke does so well on this record. No word is wasted, Love Somebody Else is vidid poetry. The vocal performance is so honest and pure you can’t help but daydream of every love you’ve ever lost.”
“Bad Flamingo just sauntered into town oozing swagger and attitude. ‘Oh My My’ is dripping with cool in the boldest shade of the blues. Razor sharp lyrics, drawn out deliveries that seduce and intimidate with equal measure “Leave marks on each other like souvenirs”... I MEAN!!. This record is sexy and cold-blooded.”
“This is a rock track that will amp you up. Painting Pictures takes off with a strong delivery that allows you to follow along and painting pictures. Each verse is a memory of a great time.There is a solo around the 2 mark that will have you rocking out as well.”
“This record is honest and painful. Looking yourself in the mirror and examining if you were the reason something didn’t work is not for the faint of heart. Fritz is captivating and vulnerable beyond his tender years. ”
“When pop is done right it truly is amazing and Bre really gets it right on ‘Keep Going Back’. Its catchy, vulnerable but still packs a punch. The chorus feels like fighting your way out of a crowded room after being held hostage. ”
“Tabe hits us in the feels with this gut wrenching ode to figuring out why the hell we’re all here, how to make sense of our own little worlds. Vocally the record is arresting and lyrically so honest and reflecting. This is a special song. ”
“This record is equal parts raw passion and beautiful chaos. Vocally ‘Good Impression’ is arresting and sonically its big without being overpowering. This is more than a song... Small Million just gave us an anthem!”