DJ Rah-G-Raj - Just Hit Me Dance, Electronica New York, U.S. Overall Impression: From the opening seconds of āJust Hit Me,ā itās clear that DJ Rah-G-Raj isnāt here to tiptoe around the dancefloorāheās here to rumble the speakers, and get those pulses raised. This track punches hard, living up to its name with an immediate sense of sonic heft thanks to its opening groove that wastes no time in establishing the tracks vibrant sense of urgency. The pumping bass and drums drive the groove forward whilst growling synth elements punctuate the music in a way that instantly grabs the listeners undivided attention. Itās the kind of track that DJs can drop in the heart of a set to wake the floor up, and its kinetic energy is undeniable. DJ Rah-G-Raj clearly has an ear for how to control space, build tension, and hit with impactānow, itās just a matter of tightening the screws and exploring more dynamic territory. With a bit more editing and evolution, āJust Hit Meā could go from club-ready to dancefloor-defining.
Strongest Point(s): What really sets "Just Hit Me" apart in its opening minutes is Rah-G-Rajās careful and methodical layering. Rather than dropping all elements at once, he builds tension with finesseāsynth motifs spiral in, percussive textures stack delicately, and subtle FX elements flicker in the peripheral sonic vision. Itās a producerās showcase in long-form structural patience, letting the beat breathe while keeping the energy smoldering just beneath the surface. Thereās a definite sense of progression hereānothing feels rushed, and every added element feels like another bolt tightening the groove machine into place. Target Audience Appeal: "Just Hit Me" is definitely a tune for the EDM/Dance lovers out there.
Artist target suggestions: Afrojack, Diplo, David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Thievery Corporation, Tiƫsto, Deadmau5, Calvin Harris, Avicii, The Chainsmokers, Axwell/\Ingrosso, The Chemical Brothers, Swedish House Mafia Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
About the Reviewer: Andre Avanessian is a freelance session guitarist, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar as well as teaching it, helping students learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become proficient in home recording.
Lumiere D'Amour - One Call Away Dance, Pop Florida, U.S. For Fans Of: Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, Avicii, Maroon 5, Tomigotti, Will Brown, Moon Begger, Breezy, Arden Fay, Franck Thomason, Adamusic, MAAPS, KONNA, Dawilk, Poul, Alberto Ciccarini, ROB LOVE, LuxeBeats, FIXL, live to love, Coral Reef, Kai Sol, Whitepumpkin, ttime, DJ PARA 24K Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #Original #OriginalMusic #Dance #Pop #Florida #FL
M.R.O. The Viking - HANGIN ON FOR LOVE Alternative, Rock California, U.S. Overall Impression: Los Angeles-based artist MRO The Viking serves up deeply emotional and melodic alternative rock with an electronic edge, on his release of "Hangin on for Love". This mid-tempo number blends distorted guitars with staccato piano and swirling synths alongside wonky bass lines and rapid-fire double kick drum rhythms in support of meticulously layered and creatively filtered male vocals. The Viking's lyrics on this track express feelings of love and loss inspired by the passing of his longtime feline companion, and serve as a living reminder of the friends and family that we've all lost along the way. Alternative and indie rock fans can find MRO The Viking's "Hangin on for Love" now available as a single, on all major streaming music platforms.
Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, solid mix. Good tonal balance and use of stereo space. Compelling arrangement and interesting instrumentation. Nice fade-in intro; you don't hear that technique a lot, and it pairs well with the abrupt ending. Captivating blend of rock and electronic elements; great guitar tones (nice angular solo at 3:50 that takes us to the end), and the synths are supportive and highly integral to the song. Terrific bass lines that work well with the drums, wonderful tone and unorthodox part-writing (love that de facto bass solo at around 2:53). Piano works extremely well in this context as well. Strong vocal performance and production, fantastic use of filters/fx and the harmony stacks sound amazing. Brilliant lyrical content, delivered straight from the heart and listeners will recognize and appreciate the authenticity and sincerity of the songwriting. Overall this is an epic rock track with a somewhat unusual but incredibly engaging sound, as well as a glowing tribute and memorial to a fallen friend. Outstanding work, all around! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
Artist target suggestions: Muse, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, Royal Blood, Doves, Mew, Kasabian, Arcade Fire, Placebo Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
About the Reviewer: Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.
Len Rainey - Better Love Somebody Blues, Rock California, U.S. For Fans Of: Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Jimmy Reed, Bill Doggett, Ray Charles, Ray Sharpe, Little Brother Montgomery, Jessie Hill, Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, Little Walter, Fleetwood Mac, Rev. Gary Davis, Son House, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Tampa Red, Blind Willie McTell Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #Original #OriginalMusic #Blues #Rock #California #CA
Sons of Ares - The Horned God Metal Georgia, U.S. Overall Impression: With its chugging riffs, snarl-infused vocal ferocity, and dark apocalyptic lyrical themes, "The Horned God" offers up all the essential ingredients that a doom metal lover could possibly ask for, and certainly doesn't skimp on generous portion sizes. Son Of Ares offers up a gloriously heavy slab of dirt-fueled metal that feels both deliciously raw and razor-sharp in its execution, and from the ominous presence that the lyrics conjure up to the sheer brutality of the music and the aggressive nature of the performances that bring it to life, "The Horned God" takes no prisoners.
Strongest Point(s): There's a great deal of variety throughout with regard to both the riff and lead ideas, I particularly like the way in which the rhythm guitar riffs are harmonized in certain places, helping to create that strong melody-infused twin-guitar attack that will forever sound great. The ferocity of the track's many riffs and hard-hitting percussive elements is perfectly complimented by the stylistically-fitting vocal performance that fronts the song, the vocals have just enough of that essential aggressiveness in order to be effective without ever masking the lyrics themselves, ensuring the themes of the lyrics come through clearly and are easy to engage with. The way the lead guitar solo injects further melody into the track is great and helps add that extra bit of excitement to the arrangement. The Phrygian sound the lead guitar adopts helps create a particularly dark and ominous tonal quality which further enhances the overall brutish nature of the music brilliantly and it's clear that a great deal of thought has gone into how it's structured. Target Audience Appeal: This is definitely one for the doom metal lovers and I'm sure fans of the style will have a great time with the track.
Artist target suggestions: Candlemass, Orange Goblin, Melvins, The Sword, Cathedral, Pallbearer, My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Conan, Ahab, Reverand Bizarre, Black Sabbath, Trouble, Saint Vitus, Celtic Frost, Monolord Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
About the Reviewer: Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar as well as teaching it, helping students learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become more proficient in home recording.
Nate Mason - X Man R&B, Hip Hop Illinois, U.S. For Fans Of: Big Naughty, ju7ju, Heartbreak Alumni, JupiterReign, Jeremy Armando, GIOVON, Tolu Mogul, zvzv, Globalqtheartist, Alex Iqbal, Artie J, Blaq Tuxedo, Nate Vocals, flavourx, Jhonni Blaze, HOLYBOISINGS, ROME, BEE-B, Sage Harris, Vandalizm, Mike's Paradize, Tre Brothers, Tamera King Interested in being a New Music post? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Free Song Contest under your Special Offers menu on the RadioAirplay.com dashboard! #NewMusic #Original #OriginalMusic #R&B #HipHop #Illinois #IL
Carousel Blonde - Walls Alternative, Indie Maryland, U.S. Overall Impression: "Walls" is an exciting new release from Maryland-based alt-rockers, Carousel Blonde. This mid-tempo track features a guitar-driven sound, reinforced by shimmering synths and strummed acoustics alongside a rock-solid backbeat in support of captivating melodies and compelling vocals. Introspective and moody verses give way to massive, anthemic choruses with poetic lyrics that detail a difficult breakup with dreamlike imagery and a heavy sense of drama and heartbreak. Slick modern production and a robust radio-friendly sound make Carousel Blonde's "Walls" an easy recommendation for contemporary rock audiences, and it can be found now available as a single on all major music platforms.
Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, great sounding mix. Incredible clarity and tonal balance, sounds amazing at high volume. Wonderful intro, sets the tone nicely. Explosive energy, should easily engage listeners. Terrific blend of guitar and synth tones, the acoustic lends a nice subtle organic element underneath the roar. Drums sound fantastic, great mix. Nice contrast between verse, pre-chorus and choruses. Awesome vocal performance and production; the lead nails it, and the harmonies really make the top line come to life by opening things up a bit. Lyrics are slightly brooding, with excellent imagery and use of allegory. Should resonate strongly with younger alternative rock audiences. Solid flow and rhyme scheme as well. Overall, this is a tremendous track that draws from a deep pool of contemporary alternative rock styles in order to create something that should have broad and lasting appeal. Very well-executed and well-produced, this tune is radio-ready and should have no problem attracting listeners. Stellar work, all around! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
Artist target suggestions: Arcade Fire, The War on Drugs, Kings of Leon, The National, Goo Goo Dolls, Candlebox, Third Eye Blind, Matchbox Twenty, Semisonic, The Shins, The Killers, Daughtry, 3 Doors Down, Collective Soul, Train, Snow Patrol, Doves Interested in having your Song Reviewed by our Professional Staff? Head to your RadioAirplay.com dash and click Song Reviews under the Special Offers menu!
About the Reviewer: Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.
