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.
Kudre - My Design Rock, Punk United Kingdom For Fans Of: Motel Dolores, Sweet Unrest, Matt McCarthy, The Mandrills, AUTOMOBILE CLUB, Ferny Fairway, STAPLERS, Golden Age of Ballooning, Badminton, HS2, Arthur Flores, where's jimmy, Suspectre, Bullrider, Wakefield, Cyclone Static, Recoil, [SCRAP], Room 3, Small Pond, Night Tigers, sweet spot, Diamond Dolls, Under High Street, Off Judy, Silvertone, The Dodies 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 #UnitedKingdom #UK
Only Monsters - Eye for an Eye Rock, Alternative Washington, U.S. Overall Impression: Only Monsters’ track "Eye for an Eye" feels like stepping into a dimly lit dreamscape, where everything is warped and suspended in time. From the first note, the atmosphere envelops you in a somewhat eerie, intoxicating sense of ambiance, blending post-punk sensibilities with an alt. rock intensity that refuses to let go. The track’s aura is haunting, a spiraling descent that’s equally unsettling and magnetic, pulling you deeper into its swirling, dissonant world. It's an undeniably evocative, atmospheric piece that masterfully blends absorbing vocals, immersive instrumentals, and poignant lyrics into a cohesive piece of writing that leaves you suspended in its dreamlike world, caught between the beauty of the soundscape and the cold truth of its message. The track’s atmosphere is as much a character as the lyrics themselves, shaping the listener’s listening experience and amplifying the thematic undercurrents of the song. It's a perfect example of how post-punk-inspired music can weave together tension, texture, and narrative to create an experience that is at once deeply introspective and chillingly universal.
Strongest Point(s): Instrumentally, "Eye for an Eye" thrives in its immersive arrangement, which perfectly complements the track’s surreal atmosphere and equally ambiance-evoking vocal performance. The guitar work is emblematic of the post-punk tradition, with its ambient, reverb-drenched, somewhat off-kilter melodies that glide smoothly beneath the surface of the mix. At the same time, overdriven rhythms give the track an edge, adding grit and urgency and expanding upon the texture in a way that heightens the immersive qualities of the writing. The bass lines are a deep, resonant pulse throughout the track, grounding it with a sense of foreboding. There’s a weight to them—both in the literal sense of the sound and in the thematic undercurrent of the song—thick, heavy, and ever-present. They anchor the floating textures, giving the track an undeniable gravity while still allowing the ethereal elements to rise above it, creating a sense of sonic push-and-pull.
The synth elements are also key in cultivating the track’s sense of atmosphere, helping to fill the space between the more defined rhythmic elements. These ethereal synths contribute to the track’s dreamlike quality, giving it a haze of both mystery and menace. They imbue the song with an almost hypnotic cosmic sense of character.
"Eye for an Eye" feels like a moment suspended in time, a confrontation with something inevitable yet unknowable. Lyrically, the track explores themes of power, control, and deception, with its dystopian imagery of "eyes red," "idols with open arms," and the refrain of "eye for an eye," evoking a sense of inescapable retribution. The notion of "They've come to take us back, not prophets, only lies" is both a cry of surrender and a challenge, hinting at a higher force that looms over the human experience. It’s a call to resist, yet it’s understood that resistance is futile. This sense of struggle against an overpowering, faceless force is mirrored in the music, with its swelling rhythms and ever-present tension.
Target Audience Appeal: "Eye For an Eye" is an engaging piece of post-punk-inspired al. rock songwriting and it's sure to strongly resonate with fans of the genre.
Artist target suggestions: Bauhaus, Killing Joke, The Chameleons, New Order, Siouxsie and The Banshees, The Cure, Joy Division, Spear Of Destiny, Sisters of Mercy, The Damned, London After Midnight
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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.
Leehyo - Infidelité Hip Hop, Rap Republic of the Congo For Fans Of: Brown Durian, Kim Garrison, Jhony Brown, Gau, Mano Fler, Caco, Tete Mcee, Jonathan Boyette, EvanzMuzik, EMPALME OBRERO, Tallan, LEZAN, Sandino flow, daimonklaroskuro, El Nadie, Maldito Fen, Loup Vannier, Anselme Lefranc, Uska, Vulgo Preto Fosco, Lucien Spenser, Saraminho 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 #HipHop #Rap #RepublicoftheCongo #CG
seaofsun - My Soul Would Follow You Everywhere Instrumental, Electronica Greece Overall Impression: Both thoroughly absorbing and hypnotically beautifully, seaofsun's mesmerizing transcendent "My Soul Would Follow You Everywhere" isn't just a piece of music, but an experience, one that speaks to its listeners on a number of levels. This atmosphere-inducing piece of ambient electronica invites listeners on an otherworldly journey through a realm where time seems to stand still. With its enveloping textures, engrossing use of synthesis, and undeniably poignant sense of character, "My Soul Would Follow You Everywhere" pulls you into its otherworldly landscape with a profound sense of purpose, resulting in a listening experience that you simply can't help but become fully wrapped up in.
Strongest Point(s): Mere seconds into "My Soul Would Follow You Everywhere", the track soon envelops you within its sonic embrace, transporting you to a place where reality blurs into dreamlike landscapes. The piece begins with delicate synth pads that are softly punctuated by ambiance-inducing arpeggiated melodic elements, allowing the music to quickly and efficiently establish its tone and soundscape.
As the composition unfolds, further layers of delicate textures, haunting melodies, and percussive elements gradually weave together, creating an intricate tapestry of sound. Each element seems to breathe and evolve, akin to a living organism. The use of synthesizers, momentum-creating drums, and atmospheric sound design help forge an atmosphere that is both haunting and serene.
The title, "My Soul Would Follow You Everywhere," proves itself a poignant guide to interpreting the emotional depths of the composition. The music carries a sense of longing and connection, as if the soul is yearning to follow an elusive, ethereal presence. It's a testament to the human experience - a pursuit of something beyond the tangible, an exploration of the intangible, a search for meaning in the ever-expansive universe.
The dynamics of the piece ebb and flow like the tides of consciousness, gently taking you by the hand and leading you deeper into its sonic terrain. The juxtaposition of moments of quiet introspection with swells of ethereal crescendos mirrors the emotional journey of the listener, mirroring the highs and lows of life's profound experiences.
In conclusion, this is a track that boasts a great sense of depth thanks to its free-flowing arrangement, effective layering, compelling melodic concepts, and engaging mix and I'm sure it will whisk up many a listener.
Target Audience Appeal: "My Soul Would Follow You Everywhere" is a thoroughly absorbing piece of atmospheric electronica.
Artist target suggestions: Mindgum, Carbon Based Lifeforms, Asura, Solar Fields, I Awake, Scann-Tec, Androcell, Entheogenic, Abakus, Zymosis, Cell, Zero Theory, Thom Brennan, State Azure
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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.
