DJ Rick Reed - Surrender Your Love Dance, EDM New York, U.S. For Fans Of: Daniel Parker, Cinnamon Chasers, Leon the Lover, Gabriele Bolognesi, Alex Hardway, suncream, Make Jarshall, RUBIS, Reckless OzzY, T.Markakis, Alex Belloni, Stefan Torres, Tui, Iden Kai, ALEX MESSINA, Excuse The Past, Dj Szu, Sizzle Bird, Domestic Technology, Loop Moon, Mathera 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 #EDM #NewYork #NY
Dan Harris - Hotdogs and Chardonnay Folk Colorado, U.S. Overall Impression: Singer-Songwriter Dan Harris has warmed up the airwaves with the release of Hotdogs and Chardonnay. This charming new Folk tune relishes in the nostalgia of good times spent with someone you really care for. It tells the wonderful story of a couple skipping town on a Summer night, having car troubles, and then enjoying a dinner cooked on the radiator. Courtesy of its folksy instrumentation, the tune has an old timey sound and feel that casts a relaxing energy. The harmonica and fiddle are supported by the acoustic guitar and bass, and each takes a turn dancing in the moonlight. The lyrics provide a surplus of details, and the listener will benefit from really tuning their ears in to the phrasing. Overall, this song has an extremely charming mood, sweet lyricism, and an acoustic sound that fans of Folk, Singer-Songwriters, and Americana will want to listen to again and again.
Strongest Point(s): While the lyrics are the driving force behind Hotdogs and Chardonnay, the musical underpinning leaves a very strong impression. The harmonica and fiddle add such a wonderful color that can change the listener's mood. Even nothing about the song is actually simple, these instruments (along with the guitar and bass) provide a feeling of simpler times.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Singer Songwriters, Folk, and Americana will enjoy Hotdogs and Chardonnay by Dan Harris.
Artist target suggestions: John Prine, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Leonard Cohen, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, John Denver, Willie Nelson, Arlo Guthrie, Van Morrison, Judy Collins
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About the Reviewer: Zachary Larson is a professional guitarist and multi-instrumentalist in New York City. He performs frequently on Broadway and has toured with several musicals, onboard cruise lines, and as a classical chamber musician. His recorded work spans across Classical, Musical Theater, and Pop music. He holds a Master’s degree in music and has been a part of the Radio Airplay team for three years.
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.
This Social Coil - Faces In The Water Alternative, Alt. Rock Pennsylvania, U.S. For Fans Of: tears, KAZEA, Picture Postcard, Smere, Elende Leiber, KLAMP, Leihla, Lonecrowd, CEMGIL, Urge, tezvix, Julia Why?, Cloud Factory, Ritchot Textiles, NONE, Ritualz, Giant Crow, Century Sound, tapesfromtheloop, goneMUNE, Dynasonic, Blxckflamingo 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 #Alternative #Rock #Germany #DE
The Silvers - The Final Word Pop, Rock United States Overall Impression: Prolific veteran indie rockers The Silvers explore resolute themes of persistence and representation, on their release of "The Final Word". Coarse and jagged riffs play overtop a melodic bass line and a stalwart backbeat on this mid-tempo track, colored by tight backing harmonies and topped off by compelling lead guitar work in support of meticulously layered male vocals. Steely lyrics encourage listeners to speak up for themselves and defend their interests, no matter how desperate the situation and circumstances may seem at the time, ideals that are reflected in the unyielding nature of the music and should resonate strongly with rock audiences. Its supremely cool and confident sound combined with a message of civil responsibility alongside hints of rebellion make "The Final Word" by The Silvers an easy recommendation for indie and alternative music fans of all ages and backgrounds.
Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, great sounding mix. Nice thick and saturated sound, plays well at high volumes. Great intro riff, sets the tone for the entire song. Fantastic song structure; nice harmonic relationship between verse and chorus, and the bridge provides an interesting melodic diversion. Guitar solo sounds awesome, nice tone and technique. Incredible vocal performance and production. The top line is front and center, with excellent command and clarity, while the backing harmonies add a ton of character and color. Lyrics are superb; empowering on both an individual and a social level, encouraging listeners to exercise their rights and voice their concerns in the face of oppression and fascism. These concepts are more important than ever right now, and these lyrics should resonate with the tone and spirit of our times. All in all, this is a solid indie rock track that carries with it an incredibly strong and vital message that needs to be spread en masse. Awesome work on this one!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
Artist target suggestions: Spoon, The Walkmen, The Hold Steady, Dirty Projectors, Pavement, Guided by Voices, My Morning Jacket, Cold War Kids, The War on Drugs, Wilco, Built to Spill, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Red Jacket Mine
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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.
KlinchGun - Strongman Metal, Industrial Pennsylvania, U.S. For Fans Of: Rammstein, Gothminister, Nine Inch Nails, Dethklok, Surgical Meth Machine, Collide, Celldweller, Coal Chamber, Corrosion Of Conformity, Primer 55, Tweaker, Combichrist, PanzerAG, Circle of Dust, Powerman 5000, Spineshank, Otep, Shadows Fall, Dry Kill Logic, I:Scintilla, Motograter, Darkcell, In Strict Confidence 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 #Metal #Industrial #NewJersey #NJ
Bobby Smith - You Made Me Believe Pop, Rock Florida, U.S. Overall Impression: Bobby Smith’s "You Made Me Believe" is a track that effectively captures the delicate, bittersweet tug-of-war between love and loss. The song’s concept—a young man who falls in love online, only to realize that the connection will never be more than digital—is both timeless and painfully modern, striking a chord with anyone who’s experienced the longing and disappointment that comes with the complexities of online relationships. Bobby Smith’s evocative vocals anchor the track’s emotive punch, while the carefully crafted arrangement—the interplay of powerful guitar, buoyant bass, atmospheric synths, and vibrant percussion—works in perfect harmony to bring the lyrics to life. This is a song that doesn’t just tell a story; it makes you feel that story, pulling you into the emotional turbulence of a love that, though once promising, was doomed from the start. Strongest Point(s): The track’s arrangement is particularly strong, showcasing an effective concoction of diverse instrumentation that complements Smith’s vocal performance without ever overpowering it. Between the driving guitars, buoyant and dynamic bass lines, ambiance-inducing synth elements, and momentum creating percussion, a great balance is obtained, helping give the arrangement its vibrant and thoroughly engaging sense of flow. Bobby Smith’s vocal performance is very much the heart and soul of the track and his phrasing strikes a great balance between being equal parts subtle and expressive, helping to mirror the emotional turbulence explored in the lyrics. The deftly layered backing vocals are an excellent addition and provide a sense of extra depth and dimension to the lead vocal parts. These layers really help open up the track in a way that feels undeniably anthemic. The added flourishes of melodic color provided by the lead guitar is also brilliantly handled and helps provide a nice amount of contrast to the vocal melodies, and its also notable how well both dynamics and textural layering is used to create a level of dynamism within the arrangement that feels wholly organic, ensuring the performers and music are reacting to one another in a way that strengthens the seamless flow of the arrangement perfectly. Target Audience Appeal: "You Made Me Believe" is a thoroughly engaging pop rocker and I can see it strongly appealing to fans of the genre. Artist target suggestions: REO Speedwagon, Asia, Mr Mister, Steve Winwood, Phil Collins, Foreigner, Eddie Money, Don Henley, John Mellencamp, 38 Special, Bruce Springsteen, Christopher Cross
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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.
George Condos - A Heart That Binds Us All Latin, Jazz Australia For Fans Of: Astrud Gilberto, Alfredo Rodriguez, Stan Getz, Roy Hargrove, Boozoo Bajou, Jorge Ben Jor, Thornato, Tito Puente, Piero umiliani, Lisa Ono, Deodato, Horace Silver, Waldeck, Thievery Corporation 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 #Latin #Jazz #Australia #AU
