Kevin Golden Trio - Let's Make The Time Jazz, Instrumental New York, U.S. For Fans Of: The Freesounders, Tim Carman Trio, O'Donel Levy, Organic Organ Trio, George Duke, Gary Burton, Wes Montgomery Trio, Galt MacDermot, Julian Lage, John Ayshe, Brian Charette, Lemongrass, Erroll Garner, Heavy Shift, Hirofumi Asaba, Yoshihiro Nagasawa, Marter, Maceo Parker, Sergio Casabianca 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 #Jazz #Instrumental #NewYork #NY
Rebecca Drimmel - Biwa Jangmi K-Pop, Electronica Minnesota, U.S. Overall Impression: Rebecca Drimmel's "Biwa Jangmi" is a body-moving, electronica-infused K-pop track that blends the best of modern electronic arrangements with the timeless allure of emotive pop, delivering a dynamic and engaging listening experience. From the first beat to the last, the song's melody-drenched arrangement lures the listener into its richly layered soundscape, while its thoughtful lyrical content invites reflection. Its vibrant, body-moving instrumentation carries a sense of euphoria, while its reflective lyrics dive into the depths of uncertainty and longing. The vocal performance is understated yet deeply expressive, and the arrangement—rich in texture and tone—invites the listener to lose themselves in its ambiance-rich texture. It is a song that resonates both in the heart and on the dance floor, a perfect fusion of introspective lyricism and energetic electronica.
Strongest Point(s): One of the song's most compelling aspects is its understated yet expressive vocal performance. The voice, delicately woven into the composition, carries an emotional weight that feels simultaneously distant and intimate. There's an almost celestial quality to the delivery, as if the singer is floating just above the instrumentation, their voice never clashing but instead perfectly complementing the swirling synths and pulsating bass. The subtlety in the vocal delivery allows each note to shimmer, with delicate shifts in tone that convey vulnerability and longing. The arrangement itself is also strong. The synth leads are euphoric yet delicate, shimmering brightly but never brash. These melodies soar, weaving in and out of the song's intricate arpeggiated sequences, which have an almost crystaline quality to them. The deep, resonant bass lines that pulse beneath the surface are rich and grounded, creating an immersive atmosphere that surrounds the listener with its warmth and depth. As for the lyrics, "Biwa Jangmi" boasts a great deal of emotion. The title itself, "Biwa Jangmi," which references a traditional Korean water lily, suggests a sense of purity and delicacy, mirrored in the lyrical imagery. These vividly detailed lyrics combined with the graceful delivery help ensure the listener is instantly drawn in right from the get-go, resulting in a listening experience that boasts depth and a great sense of meaning.
Target Audience Appeal: "Biwa Jangmi2 is an engaging piece of electronica-infused K-pop songwriting and I can see it resonating with lovers of the genre.
Artist target suggestions: aespa, Brown Eyed Girls, NewJeans, SHINee, SEVENTEEN, Twice, fromis_9, iKON, kep1er, BLACKPINK, GFRIEND
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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.
GoneGears - Tonight is Real Rock, Punk California, U.S. For Fans Of: New York Dolls, Wolfmother, Danzig, Tom Waits, Sex Pistols, Social Distortion, Iggy Pop, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Dead Kennedys, Buzzcocks, Ramones, The Stooges, Cage The Elephant 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 #Rock #Punk #California #CA
Brian Holcomb - Maybe Someday Rock, Alternative Florida, U.S. Overall Impression: An emotive and thoughtful new song, Brian Holcomb's Maybe Someday will strike a chord with all who are near. This four minute listening experience has the message, music, and vocals needed to keep fans of Classic Rock returning for more. It focuses on folks who are down on their luck, in a bad spot, and longing for a better tomorrow. The lyrics come as a relatable and hopeful message for many of us, particularly in times of trouble. Holcomb's vocals are impassioned with a gritty edge. He has put forward catchy melodies to make sure the song has staying power. Before hitting its peak, Maybe Someday builds momentum with a slowly burning, blistering guitar solo. Energy and emotion are thrown on in layers, before finally erupting with the final chorus. All in all, Maybe Someday is a solid new Rock tune with plenty of heart and hope.
Strongest Point(s): The message is very important in this song. Brian Holcomb wishes to shine a light on those less fortunate, and is able to capture some of that with his lyrics. He sings with heart and gives his all in this tune. The musical and emotional build is also quite impressive and keeps the listener hooked until the very end.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Classic Rock, Heartland Rock, and Rock will enjoy Maybe Someday by Brian Holcomb.
Artist target suggestions: Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, U2, Bob Seger, Van Halen, Meatloaf, Billy Joel, The Rolling Stones, John Mellencamp, Paul Simon, Phil Collins, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, John Fogerty, Neil Diamond, Sting, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Kenny Loggins
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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.
Fall Into Place - Gasoline Rock, Alternative Canada For Fans Of: Strange Times, The Offspring, The VanBuren Brothers, Rendered, Sonic Weaponry, Final Stair, jeff fabb, Borderline Taboo, Sleazy Town, High June, Cities You Wish You Were From, Lazy Petite, Jacob Simensen, Groundrush, The Everyday Losers, Milk N' Fox, RUST, Ritual Suns, Mojo Aces, ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES, Hot Boii Summer 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 #Classical #Alternative #Rock #Canada #CA
Aaron Alter - String Theory for String Quartet played by the ExQuartet: Monika Sawczuk, Lukasz Gorewicz, Grzegorz Sadowski, Tomasz Szczesny Classical, Alternative/Alt. Rock, Jazz California, U.S. For Fans Of: Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderley, Dave Brubeck, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Charles Mingus, Eric Dolphy, McCoy Tyner, Branford Marsalis & Michael Brecker 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 #Classical #Alternative/Alt. Rock #Jazz #UnitedStates #US
Theresa Tekien - STOP Pop, World Colombia Overall Impression: An intense wash of sound and a heavy beat opens up Theresa Tekien's new track STOP. An Electro-Pop tune with an uplifting message, this exciting new listen isn't afraid to be heavy, but keeps the listener's well-being on top of mind. It relishes in positive thinking and hopes for a better tomorrow. This is the sort of tune you listen to when things aren't working out, and you need something to help pick yourself up. It has a very catchy hook, and a massive sound that keeps the listener pumped up. The intense moments prevent STOP from being a calm listen, but those fighting internal battles often need something just like this. All in all, STOP by Theresa Tekien is a killer new Electro-Pop track that is willing to do whatever it takes to make tomorrow better.
Strongest Point(s): There are plenty of strong points with STOP. It really feels like a genuine and personal track. The lyrics have so much relatability that it feels as if the song was written for you. It also avoids being too generic, and gets pretty gritty when it needs to. This helps reflect the struggles that some people may go through, and the lyrics are there to pull them back up.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Electronica/Dance and Electro-Pop will enjoy STOP by Theresa Tekien.
Artist target suggestions: Robyn, Ellie Goulding, Daft Punk, Kylie Minogue, Enya, Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, Julian Casablanca, The Weeknd, The Chemical Brothers, Swedish House Mafia, Spicy Tempo, David Guetta, Dua Lipa, Kygo
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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.
