Marissa Luna - It's Not My Place Country, Pop Alabama, U.S. For Fans Of: Emily Ricks, Alyssa Bonagura, Brooke Hatala, Presley & Taylor, Tyler Lorette, Lane Smith, Lindsay James, Andrew Hyatt, Tyra Madison, Eli Hannon, Bri Fletcher, DINER, Parker Graye, Christie Huff, Presley Tennant, Halle Kearns, Becky Krill, Meghan Linsey, Nicole Rayy, Naomi Shriner, Kaylee Rose, Klaudia Magica, Eliana Weston, Justine Blanchet, Alaura Lynne, Gracey James 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 #Pop #Country #Alabama #AL
Elizabeth Cuite - Woman in the Window Pop, Folk New York, U.S. Overall Impression: Talented singer/songwriter Elizabeth Cuite explores themes of frustration and discontent rooted in unfulfilled promise, with her release of "Woman in the Window." This hauntingly beautiful track unfolds into a guitar-driven indie folk sound, featuring lightly-chugging acoustic rhythms and atmospheric, dreamy electric leads. Bass and sparse percussion round out the arrangement in support of Cuite's gripping and powerful vocal performance, as she delivers compelling, poetic narrative set to an extremely alluring melody that listeners will love. Adult alternative and indie folk fans in particular will appreciate the meticulous song craft and pure vocal prowess of Elizabeth Cuite, and absolutely need to check out "Woman in the Window." Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, solid mix. Nice intro, it gently sets the tone along with a nice bit of tape warmth. Brilliant beat construction, great rhythm arrangement, love the guitar layers. Nice tone and verb on the leads, they all do a great job of expanding the scope and ceiling of the song, especially some of those slides. Great pop chord progression, allows for engaging melodic content. Incredible vocal performance; outstanding control and natural expression, nice subtle dynamics and lovely phrasing. Brilliant lyrics; tremendous prose, and an extremely compelling narrative and theme that will resonate with a wide audience. The "angry eyes, stormy skies, violet tides" bit just made my jaw drop. Overall, I think this is a tremendous example of contemporary songwriting, and a fine finished track that should definitely be able to garner some attention, and win over audiences from several genres. Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Folk, Contemporary Folk, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Adult Alternative, Alternative Country, Indie Folk Artist target suggestions: Aimee Mann, Natalie Merchant, Cowboy Junkies, Jenny Lewis, Dido, Feist, Neko Case, Cat Power, Beth Orton, Eileen Jewell, Ruby Fray, Angel Olsen, Laura Veirs, Katy Kirby 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.
Joe Asselin - Parking Spots Blues, Country Illinois, U.S. For Fans Of: Mitch Grainger, Ivan Hartle, Mike Trask, Anthony James Band, Shane Tubbs Band, Funkwrench Blues, Cory Mon, Jonah Tolchin, Suzanne's Band, Greyhounds, Kyle Davis, Glenn Annie, Lloyd Spiegel, Milquetoast & Co., Subterranean Street Society, Rambler Kane, The Devil Makes Three, Brent Cobb, Colter Wall, The Bones of J.R. Jones, The Haunted Windchimes 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 #Country #Illinois #IL
Dany Oliveira - Little Demon Pop, Ballad Portugal Overall Impression: In the ethereal realm of emotive pop ballads, Dany Oliveira's "Little Demon" emerges as a captivating gem, one that favors a mature sense of restraint over unnecessary modern pop flamboyance. Led by a vocalist whose voice dances with grace and poise, the song delicately unfolds layer by layer, gently introducing listeners to its diverse sonic palette of sounds and textures in a way that proves most absorbing. Maturely written, effectively arranged, and performed to a very high standard, "Little Demon" proves itself to be a well-rounded piece of songwriting, one that's steeped in emotion and feeling. Strongest Point(s): The lead vocal performance is strong, exuding a sense of vulnerability and strength in equal measure. With a voice that glides effortlessly through the melody, the singer imbues each word with a weight that belies its simplicity. The meticulously layered arrangement, with its ambiance-inducing guitar elements, delicate piano progressions, subtle synth textures, and compelling combination of both electronic and acoustic drums, provide a richly detailed sonic backdrop for the vocals, and the way each one of these elements has been crafted and carefully woven together helps ensure the music envelops the listener in a particularly poignant way. Each layer adds depth and texture to the music, not only helping to reinforce the emotive qualities that are embedded within the lyrics but also helping create a timbrally diverse soundscape that keeps listeners firmly invested in the music throughout, and thanks to the strong production and detail-rich mix, "Little Demon" can adopt an accessible yet characterful sense of musical identity, resulting in an effective and memorable listening experience many a music lover can appreciate. Target Audience Appeal: "Little Demon" is an engaging pop ballad and I'm sure fans of the genre will find it to be a worthwhile listening experience. Artist target suggestions: James Arthur, Adele, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Niall Horan, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Lana Del Ray, Rihanna, Jess Glynne, Maroon 5, Lewis Capaldi, James Bay 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 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.
Jesse Salmon - Here Folk, Ballad U.S. For Fans Of: Mike Burn, Sarah Hart, Sabrina Hew, David Haas, Laura Nelson Kelly, Jahnavi Harrison, WILLOW, Alex Heffes, Anoushka Shankar, Yaima, Vidura Barrios, Nitin Sawhney, Ziraliyo, Jaydeep Swadia, Harmony of The Way, Krishna Das, alt-J, Sarah Louise, Lindsay Lou, Bibio, DakhaBrakha, Volcano Choir, Punch Brothers, Mike Vass, Ben Howard, River Whyless, Alexi Murdoch, Fleet Foxes 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 #Folk #Ballad #UnitedStates #US
Dr Vega - Adrenalina Latin, Pop Puerto Rico For Fans Of: Dr Vega, Lainielx, Sebastian LVDA, Rub Amaya, Yorky, Walter Rivera, Ld Melody, Victor Rosa, The Romy, OzielMusic, benlymusic, LA MEN, Mazio, Crazy Jow, Johi Arenas, Elsa y Elmar, maye, Rawayana, Vicente Garcia, Natalia Lafourcade, Manu Chao, Bomba Estereo, Coloncho, Rubio, Alejandro Sanz, Bad Bunny, Alex Sensation, Murda, Maluma, Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar 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 #Pop #PuertoRico #PR
Denzel Martin - Bounce With Me Reggae, Dancehall Illinois, U.S. Overall Impression: Bounce With Me is the newest single by artist and producer Denzel Martin. A modern Reggae track fit for Dancehalls and parties, Bounce With Me seduces, worships, and dances its way into your permanent memory. It has a confidence and swagger that is impossible to ignore. True to the track's name, the beat bounces and rolls with a heavy dose of life. Guitars and drums lock in to create a moderate groove that instantly causes the listener to start dancing. The hook quickly reveals itself as an ear worm, enticing all to sing along by its first repeat. For all of the Sharons, Karens, and listeners in between, Bounce With Me by Denzel Martin is your newest Dancehall fix for a wildly good time.
Strongest Point(s): The secret to this tune's success lies in its hook. It is instantly catchy and memorable. The repetition isn't overbearing, but does allow the listener to let it flow through them without much thought. The beat is relatively simple and very forward. It just consumes all of the attention and makes you want to dance along.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Dancehall and modern Reggae music will enjoy Bounce With Me by Denzel Martin.
Artist target suggestions: Sean Kingston, Pitbull, Akon, Flo Rida, Bruno Mars, Shaggy, Ja Rule, Timbaland, Black Eyed Peas, Nelly, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Sean Paul, Mavado, Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal, Elephant Man, Popcaan
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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 part of the Radio Airplay team for two years.
