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- Review: “I Don’t Trust You Yet” - HARIZ
“I Don’t Trust You Yet” is an epic pop song. The artist uses powerful instrumental and beautiful lyrics to convey their feelings. This single is centered around regaining trust. The vocalist expresses their pain from not being able to forgive a partner, even though they want to. The raw emotion is heartwrenching as the singer details the betrayal they faced as well as seeking a momentary feeling of comfort, even if it won’t last. Overall, this track is an emotional pop single that listeners will love. The song begins with a guitar riff that is present throughout the entirety of the song. A highlight of the track would be the bridge. During the bridge, the vocalist shows their wide range by singing a flawless heartfelt falsetto. The vocals are complemented by the dramatic drums and guitar riff adding to the extravagant and larger-than-life atmosphere the bridge has, making the song feel as though it should be playing in the climax of a film. HARIZ is a singerand songwriter based in Los Angeles. He had always loved music and won an classical music award at 17 years old. Another notable acalade would be the ASCAP Harold Adamson Lyric Award he won in 2016. The following year, the singer released his debut single titled OVRBRD” in May of 2017. Since his first song, HARIZ has not yet released an album but, he has released multiple singles and one EP with five tracks named, “Border”. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW HARIZ:
- Review: "HATE ME TOO" - Ben Provencial
"HATE ME TOO" is a pop song with alternative elements. In the song, the vocalist reflects on a relationship. The lyrics show how he knows that he is being villainized in his ex's eyes. The singer seems to still have feelings for an ex but realizes that hating each other will help them both move on from their relationship, even if they are lying to themselves. Overall, this song is a catchy pop single that listeners will have stuck in their heads and playing on repeat. The song begins with a soft guitar riff that builds throughout the single. The vocalist has a raspy yet smooth voice that complements and balances the guitar riff that is present throughout the track. After the second chorus, there is a brief instrumental interlude. In the interlude, the instrumental continues with the artist faintly singing before the final chorus, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you", this line emphasizes the message of the track. Ben Provencial is from Atlanta, Georgia. His love for music started at 12 years old and he began pursuing his passion in college where he began writing music whenever he could. This singer released his first single in 2020 titled, "NOT ALRIGHT". Since his debut, Provencial has not yet released an album or EP but he has released seven singles. This vocalist has amassed 86,979 monthly listeners on Spotify and has more than 875,000 streams on his debut single. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW BEN PROVENCIAL:
- Review: “Moment” - Brandon Watson
“Moment“ is a pop-rock song about mental health struggles. The artist sings their partner's praises throughout the track. In the single, the vocalist sings about being at their worst and a partner helping them realize their self-worth. By the end of the song, Watson is in a good place mentally. Overall, this track is a chill indie pop song with alternative elements that complement the message of love being a reassuring presence during mental health challenges. The single begins with a calm melody before the vocals a promptly introduced. The vocalist has a smooth tone that elevates the chill instrumental. A standout of the track would be the bridge. In the bridge, the singer is able to show off their vocal prowess and wide range. During this section, the musician the instrumental fades slightly and highlights the falsetto the artist uses. "Moment" is a relaxed song that has an important message that listeners can relate to. Brandon Watson is an independent artist from San Antonio, Texas. This artist writes produces, and sings his songs. The singer is inspired by his faith and wife, podcaster Kashawn Watson. The musician released his first single, “All This Time” in January 2014. Although the artist has not yet released an album or EP, since his debut, Watson has released three songs and has been featured on Devious’ single titled, “Letter to My Soul Mate”. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW BRANDON WATSON:
- Review: "falling asleep (wouldn't be so bad)" - Liv Cartier
"falling asleep (wouldn't be so bad)" illustrates the consuming misery of being without the person they love. This track has a similar sound to artists like Billie Eilish and FKA Twigs. Throughout the song, the artist's vocals shine. The piano instrumental and the layered vocals show off the smooth yet raspy tone that Cartier has. Overall, listeners will love this heart-wrenching ballad because of the beautiful instrumental and vulnerable tone in the singer's voice. The single begins with a soft piano that sets the tone for the rest of the track. The piano has a somber feel that is matched by Cartier's vocals. A highlight of the track would have to be the final chorus. In the final chorus, the musician layers vocals and shows off her wide vocal range during a breathtaking falsetto run. The song ends with the instrumental slowly fading and one last line, "If the last thing I was to feel, is you loving me back" the fading instrumental emphasizes the impact of this last line. Liv Cartier is an artist from Manchester/London. In 2020, this musician released their debut single titled, "Idwy (Just Can't Be Alone)". Since her debut, the singer has not yet released an album or EP, but she has released four singles. Although the vocalist has only released a handful of tracks, she has amassed 1048 monthly listeners on Spotify. Her most streamed song, "Clearwater Bay" has over 13000 streams on the platform Spotify as well. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW LIV CARTIER:
- Review: “Radio” - Modern Temple
“Radio” is a fresh electro-pop single. The duo has a unique sound that is reminiscent of Crafted Child and La Roux. This track has funky and alternative elements that blend to create a new sound. Inspired by their faith, the artist made a song pleading for guidance when things feel out of control. Although the vocalist feels as though things are hectic, their faith and spirit are never broken. Overall, this single is a catchy electronic pop indie song that audiences will have stuck in their head and playing on repeat. The song begins as if the listener is being transported back in time. The sound is similar to if a person were able to rewind a radio. In the second verse, the singer lowers his tone and shows the range of his voice with his raspy low vocals. A highlight of the track is the bridge with a cool and funky instrumental. The vocals fade during the bridge but shine in the final chorus. The vocalist is able to complement the electro-beat with a high and smoogh falsetto. Modern Temple is comprised of Texan husband and wife Dustin Moreau and Ellie Moreau. The pair are devoted Christians, who are inspired by their faith and create music that subtly reflects their religious beliefs. The couple released their debut single in August of 2019 titled, “True Life”. Although the duo has released a total of 10 singles, they have not yet released an album or EP. These musicians have over 15,000 Spotify monthly listeners as well. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW MODERN TEMPLE:
- Review: “Meet You In Hell” - Jade LeMac
“Meet You In Hell” is a catchy pop single with rock and electronic elements that enhance the song. In the number, the artist sings about after being apart from a partner, she has changed and become a darker version of herself. The vocalist details this change as being her ex’s “worse nightmare” as well as their “biggest fantasy”, showing the conflict the singer feels toward their former partner. This track has a rock electro-pop sound that listeners will love. The song begins, with a burst of a violin that sets the tone for the intense song. In the chorus, the electronic sound is the most prevalent. Although this single has an electronic sound, it also has a rock element that can be heard throughout the track. During the verses, there is a guitar riff that complements the artist’s smooth vocals. A standout moment in the song would be the final chorus. In the final stanzas, the musician sings a gorgeous falsetto over her harmonized layered vocals. Jade LeMac is an 18-year-old singer from Vancouver, Canada. She had her musical debut in August of 2021, with her single, “Constellations”. Since her debut single, she has not yet released an album but she has released a total of seven other singles, as well as a feature on Dion Timmer’s track “The Right Type”. LeMac has amassed 1.2 million followers on TikTok. Currently, on Spotify, the singer has 578,724 monthly listeners and her debut single has over 17 million streams. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW JADE LEMAC:
- Review: “I Always Knew” - Girl In The Garden
"I Always Knew" is the first song on Girl In The Garden's EP titled "Time Will Tell". Her sound is similar to artists such as BENEE and Alessia Cara. The track is short and powerful. The overall tone of the song is somber and reflective. In the lyrics, the vocalist looks back on a toxic relationship. The singer reveals how she lost a part of herself while in a relationship but is now finding closure. Ultimately, this song is a healing self-loving anthem. This single does not follow the traditional structure that most pop songs follow. The track is short and doesn't have a consistent chorus, however, this emphasizes the meaning of each line, especially the final two lines where she repeats the lyrics "It's like I always knew". In the second half of the song, the piano instrumental is joined by strings that complement the smooth vocals and make it a highlight of the track. Overall, "I Always Knew" is a heartwrenching single that listeners will resonate with. Girl In The Garden is an Idaho native named Kate Plaisted. This singer started to gain traction after being a stand out on NBC's reality singing competition shows "American Idol" and "The Voice". Currently, Plaisted is studying at the University of Miami so that she can further pursue her music career. In February 2018, the musician released her debut album titled, "Polaroid". After a two-year hiatus, the artist released her first single named "Getting Over You" in May 2020. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW GIRL IN THE GARDEN:
- Review: “Beast & His Beauties” - Grace Gachot
“Beast & His Beauties” is a catchy pop song with beautiful vocals. Grace Gachot sings about a love story that is not the perfect fairytale she thought it was. From a third-person point of view, the artist writes about a naive young woman being played by a partner. The songwriter details being blind to her boyfriend's flaws because of the rose-colored glasses she wore. In the single, the vocalist is able to bring to life a dreamy and storybook love story. This single has detailed lyricism and Gachot's voice has a lightness to it that complements the fairytale melody. A highlight of the track would be the chorus. In the chorus, the artist lowers her tone, with layered vocals doing runs in the background. This shows the vocalist's range and how she is able to sing a gorgeous falsetto as well as an alto. Overall, "Beast & His Beauties" is a hazy, dreamy, and fairytale-inspired track that listeners will love. Grace Gachot is an English singer-songwriter, who was raised in Spain before returning to London. She has always loved music but began pursuing it officially at 17 years old. Her music is based on her experiences and her main goal when writing music is, to be honest, and promote self-love. The artist has only released two singles, her debut track was released in September of 2022, titled, “F*****y Tragedy” and her second single was released recently in October of 2022. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW GRACE GACHOT:
- Review: “New Love” - Liam Jones
"New Love" is a catchy synth-pop song that listeners will love. In the recently released track, Liam Jones uses beautiful lyricism and his smooth voice to describe the pain of heartbreak. The artist also sings about wanting to move on from a toxic relationship by finding a new partner but feeling like his ex is still trying to pull him into their unhealthy cycle of breaking up and making up. Ultimately, this song is a chill synth-pop song that will leave audiences waiting for Jones' next single. The single begins with a quiet countdown before the nostalgic synths begin. A highlight of the song would have to be the instrumental after the choruses. After each chorus, the artist has a dreamy melody playing while he layers vocals of him singing "ah" creating a hazy atmosphere that matches the nostalgic 80's vibe his music has. Jones also has a smooth voice that complements the heavier lyrics and elevates the relaxed electronic instrumental. Liam Jones is a Los Angeles-based singer that was born in Guatemala. Ever since Jones was a child, he had a passion for music that he pursued by learning how to play different instruments making music a creative outlet for him. The artist's music has a nostalgic 80's sound. The musician has only released two songs. His debut single is titled "Nice Guy" and was released in August of 2022, his second single titled "New Love" was released in October of 2022. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW LIAM JONES:
- Review: “Nights Like This” - Vibi
"Nights Like This" is a fun electro-pop single. The electro-pop vibe gives the song a slight 80's inspired energy. The artist utilizes synths throughout the track to create a fresh sound. Vibi's smooth vocals complement the edgy instrumental. The vocalist is able to balance the darker and more intense instrumentals with her steady tone. Overall, this is a catchy electronic pop song that listeners will have stuck in their heads and playing on repeat. The beginning of song starts with the artist's vocals. Throughout the single, Vibi layers her vocals which highlights her wide range. After each chorus, there are subtle vocals that sing "Oh". The layered sound enhances the dark and mysterious vibe. During the bridge, she belts a gorgeous "Yeah" that will have the audience gasping at her vocal prowess. Ultimately, "Nights Like This" has amazing instrumentals and a stunningly wide range of vocals. Valerie Borghesi is Vibi. The singer got her stage name from her initials V.B. She is a Canadian native. Her most notable performance was at the New Year's Eve concert in Niagara Falls where she opened for Bryan Adams. There was an estimated crowd of 60,000 people, making it her biggest audience. The artist released their first single at the beginning of the pandemic, titled "No More Bad Dreams". Although she has not released her debut single, Vibi has released a total of five singles since her debut and reportedly has a catalog of unreleased music. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW VIBI:
- Review “One And The Same” -Jake Adler
This song is a beautiful personal ballad. His sound is similar to other amazing artist such as Lewis Capaldi and James Arthur. The sound feels like he is venting on a being in a toxic relationship. The vocalist sings about being the subject of lies and being told he is the person in the wrong. However, throughout the single he is telling his partner to reflect on themself because they are not an innocent party, that they both are "One and The Same". The single begins with slower melody that is consistent throughout the track. A stand out moment in the number would be during the final chorus. The vocalist has a smooth, but slightly raspy voice that complements the steady melody. In the final chorus, the singer repeats the lyrics of the title "one and the same" and has layered harmonized vocals as he sings the final riff. This finale showcases Jake Adler's gorgeous vocal range as he belts the last lines. Jake Adler is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He first discovered his love for music at 14 years old. This love for music grew throughout college as he DJ'd for her fraternity. After college, he decided to pursue music full-time. This artist has not yet released an album, but he has released five singles, that audiences can listen to. Adler released his debut single "Life of the Party" in July of 2022 and his Spotify has a total of 1373 monthly listeners. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW JAKE ADLER:
- Review: “Not Up To Me” - Druzy
“Not Up To Me” is a funky pop single. This track is about throwing caution into the wind. Throughout the number, the vocalist sings about taking a chance and living life to its fullest with exciting instrumental complementing her carefree message. True to the singles title, the singer declares that the results of being reckless are not up to her. Overall, in the song, both band members are able to show their strengths to make a disco dance bop that listeners will love. The song begins with a lot of energy, that stays throughout the track. The singer, Brianna Conroy, has a smooth voice that accompanies the fun dance melody. After the second chorus, the vocalist shines. During the bridge, she showcases her vocal range with breathtaking falsetto notes that are highlighted by the slower melody that is present for the bridge. After the song picks up pace again for the final chorus that ends the song with the same high energy that it starts with. Druzy is the creation of Brianna Conroy and Luc Alexiades. This band released its debut single, "Violent & Vacant" in April 2015. They later accompanied that track with two other songs creating their first EP. Although this band has released multiple singles and EPs they have not yet released their highly anticipated album. "Not Up To Me" is a part of the duo's latest project titled, "Roll The Dice". This EP is a collection of 4 tracks that all share the same fun upbeat vibe. Written By Stephanie Berning FOLLOW DRUZY:


















