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  • Review: "Dead End" - Sinikka Monte

    Sinikka Monte has new music out for her listeners. Her new single “Dead End” was released last Friday, October 28, 2022. This is the artist's 6th single released since 2019. With the Imagery of a road sign that reads “Dead End”, in her new single Sinikka is referencing the end of something, and in this case, it's the end of a relationship. Like the street sign says, the two of them can't go any further. "Dead End" has a high energy pop-rock sound where the artist addresses being cheated on and trying to forgive. "Dead End" is about a relationship coming to an end. In her new single, Sinikka talks about heartbreak. With lyrics like, "I'm terrified of loving you a second time" and "Why did you drive down a road so recklessly and break your heart and mine", Sinikka pours her heart out in her lyrics. The young pop artist wrote a song that anyone who has been cheated on can relate to. She uses honest lyrics and covers the raw and emotional pain that a lot of people in similar situations have felt. Her songwriting ability and use of clever lyrics are one of the highlights of this track. In "Dead End" listeners can pick up on the strong emotions that can be felt in every lyric she sings. Sinikka Monte is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter currently based in Austria. Since releasing her debut single, "It Ain't You” in 2019, she now adds, “Dead End” to her discography. Her music is influenced by popular artists like Labrinth, Madison Beer, and Ariana Grande. Authenticity and sincerity are important aspects of her music. When it comes to her lyrics, Sinikka has said, "Each word is pre-meditated and vetted to match real-life emotions.``. Her single, "Dead End" certainly had no expectation of that. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW SINIKKA:

  • Review: "What We Had" - Kelsie Kimberlin

    Kelsie's single, “What We Had” was released earlier this year in May 2022. Kelsie has said this track is “all about moving on when a relationship does not bring you the joy and satisfaction you deserve". Her song can also relate to any kind of relationship that has turned unhealthy or toxic. “What We Had” is a powerful song, with thoughtful lyrics, and a hypnotic melody that might hit close to home for some. In her single, the artist sings of wanting to be free and not controlled by anyone or anything. With lyrics like, " It was so hard to find my way back home, but it’s best now that I’m all alone" and "It’s your loss, and my gain, single bed, once again", Kelsie does an amazing job of covering the strong emotions that are elicited by the loss of a relationship. Kelsie uses her music to help bring change and awareness to popular issues. What We Had” is a song about being free and moving forward. I couldn’t have said it much better than Kelsie when she says, “Why stay in a rut when life is short and emotional bandwidth is limited?”. What I love about this artist is that she is not afraid to stand up and speak out for what she believes in and address that in her music. In her single, Kelsie is letting others know, “You can't change how I feel”. She uses lyrics from the heart, like “I am not a tire swing, another plaything, another fling” and hard-hitting ones like, “it's your loss, and my gain" to help prove her point. Kelsie also delivers an emotional performance in her video for this song which can be seen above. Kelsie's stunning voice and the recurring message of this song are something that I will not forget. I highly recommend this track to anyone who can relate to having any type of relationship that has not turned out the way they wanted and is looking to move on. Kelsie is a 22-year-old musician and singer. She is recognized for sending powerful messages in her music as she often uses it to bring awareness to social issues. With nearly 14,000 Monthly listeners on Spotify, Kelsie's music has collectively been played over 500,000 times to date, including 50,000 plays alone for "What We Had". Since her first single, “Lobotomy” in 2020, the artist has put out 11 singles since, including “What We Had” and her newest, “Cosmopolitan Girl” which was released in September 2022. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW KELSIE:

  • Review: "Second Best" - Jewelia

    London-based musician, producer, and videographer, Jewelia has just released her newest single, “Second Best”. Her new release highlights her angelic vocals behind an emotional piano-powered track. As the title of the name suggests "Second Best" is all about that. This track is one of the singles featured on her upcoming album, " Strong in My Own Way". Jewelia was very excited to share her new track with her listeners. “Second Best” has already been played thousands of times on Spotify since its release on October 21st. In her song, Jewelia explores the concept of being second best. The artist uses words like "replaceable", "mediocre", and "average". This idea of being "So ordinary it's almost obscene" is something the artist believes is not really a topic that is covered much in pop culture. "Second Best" is real and its' thoughtful lyrics make it stand out. Jewelia is a singer-songwriter originating from Romania and based in London. Her music is Influenced by artists like Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and Lana Del Ray, Jewelia likes to explore the many different sounds of pop music in her own music. She has called her style “a mixture of nostalgia-infused indie pop and piano-powered fairy tales”. The pop artist has nearly 17,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and her track “Fields of Gold” has been played over 300,000 times. The artist has even found herself being played on BBC Upload and shown support from many regional radio stations in the UK. This up-and-coming artist is on the rise, and I highly recommend keeping an eye out for her upcoming album. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW JEWELIA:

  • Review: "Ripped Jeans" - Amber T

    Amber Titchener who is also known as musical artist Amber T, has released another great single for her listeners. The UK-based artist now adds "Ripped Jeans" to her impressive discography full of singles since making her first appearance in the music at just 15 years old. Amber's new song is everything you could want and need in a pop song, it's got high energy, catchy lyrics, and powerful vocals to back it up. In her new single, Amber T is stuck in a teenage dream and sings of "still wearing those ripped jeans" with the "hopes that you'll think of me". Amber T is consistently bringing her unique Indie pop vibe into her music for others to hear. Listeners can pick up on this in her new track. Right away, I was captivated by Amber's stunning vocals and meaningful lyrics in her new single. The high energy and guitar melody of "Ripped Jeans" were infectious, before I knew it I was tapping my foot to the beat and singing along. This is a perfect song to listen to on a high volume while driving with the windows down, or hanging out with friends. Either way, you listen, Amber's song will make you want to get up and belt those lyrics right along with her. Two weeks ago, Amber T released a music video for this track where you can find the artist wearing those ripped jeans she sings of and dancing in her bedroom. I completely fell in love with this song from the first time I heard it and as a new fan, I am excited to see what she does next. Amber T Is an 18-year-old pop artist based in the UK. Amber is making her way through the pop music world one single at a time. The young artist has already put out 8 singles since releasing her first track, "Tick Tock" in 2019. At a young age, she already has an impressive list of accomplishments behind her. From being recognized on BBC Radio 1 and even getting a shout-out from Elton John himself. This Pop Artist just dropped her latest single, “Ripped Jeans” which has reached over 35,000 plays on Spotify to date. Keep the artist Amber T on your radar! Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW AMBER T:

  • Review: "XO" - BOWIE

    BOWIE's new single "XO" is out now. In her new release, the artist opens up on an emotional track and shares a more vulnerable side with her listeners. In this track, you can hear every lyric come straight from the artist's soul. BOWIE is standing out in the pop music world with her unique Indie-Pop sound and her ability to capture strong emotions and express them through her music. Filled with strong vocals and a heavy drum melody, this new single of hers is full of passion and drama. BOWIE will undoubtedly leave her listeners hanging on to her every word. The Pop artist released her debut single “XO” on October 14, 2022. Her new single starts off strong and carries the same upbeat momentum till the end. With opening lyrics “I already lost all I had so I’m not afraid to lose again”. The artist expresses, “I don’t want no secrets no more” and “I don’t want to lie to myself”. She wants her listeners to know she doesn’t want to hide anymore. She sings of feeling like she lost everything she has ever had and being afraid to lose again with the lyrics “ I explode, I xo what is mine”. Her debut single ends with some breathtaking vocals as you hear the artist repeatedly sing “ I xo”. The artist has also shared a show-stopping video of "XO" that was recorded as a live session where you can find BOWIE giving an emotional performance to capture those same feelings from her single. BOWIE is an Indie Pop Singer-Songwriter based in Germany. She is a promising up-and-coming artist with over 1,700 monthly listeners. Her first single “ I Want You Home” reached an impressive 881,000 plays on Spotify. Fans recognize BOWIE for her singles like “ Wasting All You Lovin' " and “Easy” and now “XO”. This song is the first single from BOWIE’S Upcoming debut EP. The Upside Down EP is set to release later this year on November 25th, 2022. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW BOWIE:

  • Review: "Love Me Like I Am" - FOR KING + COUNTRY x Jordin Sparks

    The Christian Pop duo FOR KING + COUNTRY has just released their newest single, “Love Me Like I Am” with Jordin Sparks. This release is a new version of the single on their “What Are We Waiting For” album that was released earlier in March 2022. This popular track of theirs speaks for self-love and worth. The duo has stated, “It’s knowing in a world of faster, harder, more, sometimes your flawed misstep makes you loveable in an even truer way”. With a release date earlier this month, the track already has over 200,000 plays on Spotify. Jordin's powerful voice combined with FOR KING + COUNTRY'S powerful lyrics makes them a perfect match together. In "Love Me Like I Am" (feat. Jordin Sparks) listeners can belt alongside Jordin's powerhouse vocals and listen to beautiful piano melodies and mesmerizing three-way harmonies. FOR KING + COUNTRY understands how influential the power of music can be on a person. The band makes music "with the hopes that other people will be moved, encouraged, and stirred to live a life for someone greater than themselves.” This is exactly what can be taken away from their new single. From start to finish this song is moving listeners with meaningful lyrics. The song opens with FOR KING + COUNTRY’S strong vocals with the lyrics “I am a little unstable, loose wire always getting tangled now”. As you get further into the song the perspective shifts as they sing the chorus “It's amazing that you can love me like I am” and “Even when I can’t you still love me like I am”. After the chorus listeners can hear Jordin sing, “ I am a little uneven in need of a little more healin’ now” she sings of “ feeling a little unfixable” until she joins in on the chorus. There may be a lot of people who have felt like they are different and unfixable like FOR KING + COUNTRY and Jordin sing in their verses. The track "Love Me Like I Am" serves as a reminder of being loved. The three of them are spreading a positive message through their music. For King & Country is a Christian pop duo consisting of two brothers, Joel and Luke Smallbone. The Australian brothers have been making music and performing since 2007. After seeing success from their studio album, the duo was described as one of the “new artists to watch” by Billboard in 2012. Since then, For KING AND COUNTRY has had Grammy and music billboard achievements. The band has collaborated with many artists along the way, such as Dolley Parton, Timbaland, Tori Kelly, and now Jordin Sparks. Jordin Sparks is a recognized singer-songwriter born and raised in Arizona. Jordin is known for being an American Idol Winner, but the artist also has an impressive list of accomplishments including Grammy nominations and reaching multi-platinum recording artist status. Since her first single “Tatoo” was released in 2007, the artist continues to release albums and singles for her listeners with massive success. Jordin has seen her music spend time on Billboard Hot 100 and has sold over a million copies of her album and singles to date. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW FOR KING + COUNTRY: FOLLOW JORDIN SPARKS:

  • Review: "Hopeless Romantic" - ALEJ

    ALEJ is letting everyone know he's a hopeless romantic in his recently released single. The young Miami-based artist has just released a powerful pop anthem to leave his listeners coming back for more. "Hopeless Romantic" is a song that describes the feelings of wanting to be in a relationship with someone but at the same time knowing it will never happen. This track comes from the artist's upcoming album named “Luxe” set to release on November 18th. In his newest single, ALEJ repeatedly sings, “I know exactly what you are, and exactly what I am”, and for him, that's hopelessly romantic. What makes ALEJ stand out as an artist is his talented ability to create catchy melodies. The track “Hopeless Romantic” is upbeat and uses captivating lyrics to help him get his message across. You can’t help but sing alongside the artist and belt out the chorus with him. In his new song, ALEJ captures the feelings of wanting to be with someone so bad. He sings of losing touch with reality and with the hopes that "You'll remember me once I wake up from this dream". Many other people may have found themselves in similar situations, which is exactly why he dedicates his music to them. The artist understands that sometimes it doesn’t always work out the way you want it to and he acknowledges that in his new single, “Hopeless Romantic”. ALEJ is a 20-year-old singer and songwriter based in Miami Florida. ALEJ knew he wanted to be involved with music from a young age. His music is influenced by artists like Taylor Swift and Troy Sivan. The artist first saw success from his 2020 single “Too Famous For Me”, now he is currently working on new music and can't wait to share it with his listeners. “Hopeless Romantic” is his newest release from September 30th, 2022, and is the second single from his new upcoming album. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW ALEJ:

  • Review: "My Oh My" - Brynja

    Icelandic artist Brynja has been serenading her listeners with dreamy vocals and honest lyrics and her latest track, “My Oh My” is no exception. Her listeners can feel the emotions she puts into her music and pours out with every word she sings. Brynja's recent single, “My Oh My” was written during hard times for the artist and showcases her ability to express those real feelings through her music. Listeners of Brynja may recognize her music more from her folk sound, however, Brynja may have reinvented her sound in "My Oh My". The dreamy track features her same angelic vocals, with an upbeat tempo, and a unique mix of RnB and Pop. Despite an already catchy melody, Bryna's voice alone can leave you hanging on to every word. What stood out is this hard-hitting chorus, “I can’t really make my mind up now cause I am floating and I won’t touch the ground, what if eventually, I don’t come down?" Then we reach the title of the song "Stuck in my head, my oh my”. According to Brynja, she wrote the song during a deep depression. She further expressed how during this time it was hard to know where to start. The artist has said, "I just felt like my heart was speaking a language I didn’t understand”. Brynja uses her emotions and past life experiences to open up on her new track. Her music speaks about overcoming personal challenges in life and a lot of her listeners can relate. Brynja is a Singer-Songwriter from Iceland. She currently has over 11,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Her latest release, “My Oh My” is a single from her upcoming debut album, “Repeat!”. Brynja has an Impressive discography under her belt and has been discovered on many playlists on Spotify. The upcoming artist has an acoustic and folk music background which can be heard in some of her earlier releases. During that time, the artist was influenced by artists in this genre like Bon Iver and Nick Drake. Now, Brynja's sound is more influenced by R&B, which listeners can pick up on in her latest and upcoming releases. Be on the lookout for Brynja's debut album releasing next month. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW BRYNJA:

  • Review: "Body" - Royal Drue

    Royal Drue is known for her songwriting about female empowerment and more recently sexual liberation. In her new single “Body”, Royal Drue “Wants to remove the stigma that female masturbation is dirty or taboo”. Through her music, the artist shows off her vulnerability and speaks up about topics that might make others uncomfortable. Royal Drue claims, “If the intimacy of these lyrics makes people uncomfortable, then maybe that's proving the point”. Her recently released single, “Body” is an empowering track with a strong message for her listeners. “Body” is making loving and exploring your body more normalized in a fun and catchy way with captivating lyrics and an infectious dance beat. Listeners won’t be able to keep their hands off this track. Royal Drue delivers yet another strong empowering message in her new single “Body”. Her latest single before this, “Cinderella” aims at the idea that “You can be who you want to be”. Now “Body” is a single surrounded by positive feelings of self-love. This newest release by Royal Drue is helping to get rid of expectations for women and inspire others in the process. “Body” does so using a hypnotic melody and captivating lyrics. It's a feel-good song, with a catchy chorus to belt right alongside the artist. Once you hear "I know myself too well", expect to be blown away by the high-energy chorus that comes next. With lyrics like, “I can't keep my hands off myself” and “I'm loving every feeling that I feel”, Royal Drue wants everyone else to know it's okay to love themselves. Royal Drue is a Singer, Songwriter, and Pop artist based in Melbourne. The artist has seen massive success in her music career at 25 years old. She has shared the same stage as top artists like Baker Boy, Emily Williams, and Client Liason, as well as played some of the biggest venues in Australia. Royal Drue is currently the lead singer and vocal director of the rising Gospel/Techno crossover project Sunshine and the Disco Faith Choir. Royal Drue’s music and stage presence is Influenced by legendary artists such as Lady Gaga, P!nk, and Taylor Swift. Right now, the artist has two singles released, one of them including “Body” which was released in late September 2022, followed by “Cinderella” released earlier in June 2022. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW ROYAL DRUE:

  • Review: "Conversations" - Jodré

    Musical artist Jodré has just released a beautiful new love song, called “Conversations”. His track, “Conversations” is based on the first time the artist experienced being in a serious relationship. With lyrics straight from the heart, the artist uses his powerful voice and acoustic guitar to help express those emotions. In “Conversations” Jodré takes his listeners on a journey of self-reflection and finding love as he recalls those conversations he had with that special someone that changed the way he saw himself and her. Each time I heard him sing, “Take me to your heart” I fell in love a little more. Jodré shows off his unique mix of R&B and Soul in his latest single, “Conversations”. The song starts off with the artist's smooth vocals singing, “I was lost in my ways when you found me”. Jodré uses lovely instrumentals to complete his serenade. You can hear the guitar melody throughout perfectly complimenting his lyrics. Not only is it pleasant to listen to, but can be seen as a form of expression. "Conversations" was engaging to the point where It felt like nothing else mattered in those 3 minutes of the song, but his words. In “Conversations” Jodré sings of the nights when the two of them would stare at the stars, to the times when their conversations made him question his own thoughts. The song ends with the same guitar melody and the artist's vocals slowly fade in the distance. Overall, Jodré does a fantastic job at capturing those feelings of love and passion when you first start a relationship with someone, and it’s hard not to fall in love with it. Jodré is a singer-songwriter from Portugal, who is currently residing in the UK. The artist is bringing his unique sound of R&B and Soul into the pop world with each new release. His music is largely influenced by popular RnB and Soul artists such as Daniel Caesar, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy. “Conversations” is Jodré's recently released single, from September 2022. This is followed by “cigarettes” released earlier in 2022, “where have you been” and “Divine” in 2021, and his first single “S.H.E” in 2020 Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW JODRE :

  • Review: "ONE OF MY DEMONS" - MKSM

    MKSM shows a different side to him through his new single, “ONE OF MY DEMONS”. The artist takes you Inside his head and into his personal life as he sings about confronting his own inner demons. MKSM'S heavy-hitting lyrics straight from the heart are bringing out real emotional responses from his listeners. The artist shows his vulnerability in this track with lyrics that tell a complete story from beginning to end. Once you hit play on the track, MKSM’s strong vocals and beautiful piano melody begin to take over. The artist has an amazing ability to take every word he sings directly to you personally. Let MKSM take you on an emotional journey with his latest track, “ONE OF MY DEMONS”. MKSM is a voice for himself and for others who may also be dealing with their own inner demons. A lot of people may be familiar with those same feelings MKSM talks about in his new single, which is why “ONE OF MY DEMONS” resonates so well with those who listen. The artist released a music video to go along with his recent single. In the black and white video, you find MKSM singing to himself almost as two different versions of the artist. He captures the emotions and visuals of the many things that have been holding him back for so long. You can feel the emotion behind every word when he sings, "You are one of my demons" repeatedly. MKSM's words come right from the heart, with lyrics like "Taught me to live with my demons, made me believe it was you that I needed". He reflects on times in the past when he "Almost forgot everyone that I love trying to convince me that we are enough". With the release of "ONE OF MY DEMONS" MKSM hopes his listeners can face their own personal demons too. MKSM is a Singer, Songwriter, Violinist, and LGBTQ+ activist living in Berlin. MKSM has shown in his music that he is not afraid to put himself out there and reveal a more vulnerable side. The artist's ability to take his own experiences in life and incorporate those feelings from them into his music is inspiring. “ONE OF MY DEMONS'' is MKSM's latest single, released on September 9th, 2022. This single sets the tone for his upcoming EP “Feelings Of A Misfit” set to release later this fall. The artist has an impressive list of released singles, since “Tipsy in Love” was released in 2019. With Nearly 3,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, MKSM is a promising up-and-coming artist. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW MKSM:

  • Review: "Serenity" - Shab

    The word serenity is often used to describe the state of being calm and peaceful, which is why it's the perfect name for Shab's latest pop track. You can't help but feel good and let your troubles melt away after pressing play. Listeners can feel the warmth coming from her stunning vocals as she sings, “You became my serenity”. The recently released single does a good job of painting a picture in your head of being somewhere warm and sunny while capturing feelings of peace and love at the same time. With fall approaching right around the corner, you can still soak up the sun with Shab's never-ending summer anthem, sure to be on repeat all year round. Shab gives her listeners a visual to compliment her new single. In the music video for "Serenity", the artist takes you beachside with warm sunshine, dancing, and good vibes. The music video with Harry Goodwins takes those same peaceful feelings and love from the track between them and the scenery of Malibu. The music video for "Serenity" was released in August 2022 and has over 1.4 million views to date. With an unforgettable beat that just makes you want to get up and move, take Shab's new track with you anywhere you go. "Serenity" is a feel-good song, full of its own unique vocals and dance sound. Shab has yet another successful track on her hands for her listeners to enjoy. “Serenity" is a Pop-Dance track that was released in July 2022, and is the second single released from Shab's upcoming album. This track was co-written with her producers, Damon Sharpe and Eric Sanicola. Since her start with songwriting and recording in 2003, the artist has seen massive success. Shab's music has reached Number One on the Global Digital Music Charts and Number Two on the British Commercial Pop Charts. In 2020, she was recognized as a "breakout star of the global pandemic". Catch Shab live this fall on her first international tour as she opens for Anastacia in 2022. Written By Jenna Barton FOLLOW SHAB:

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