Wonder House - Sliding by the Window Alternative, Country Pennsylvania, U.S. Overall Impression: Philadelphia's own Wonder House celebrate the freedom and feeling of liberation that can sometimes accompany a passionate romance, on their release of "Sliding by the Window". Featured on their 2023 EP "Open House", this country-rock tune is highlighted by sweet pedal steel and upright bass, alongside a loose groove and tight vocal harmonies. Captivating male vocals deliver vividly illustrated verses, framing a euphoric chorus that showcases the band's compelling group singing. Wonder House's "Sliding by the Window" is a surefire hit for adult alternative and alt-country fans, and is available now on most music streaming services. Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, solid mix. Fantastic country-rock sound, love the pedal steel. Bass sounds amazing, tone and compression are dialed in. Nice groove, has a wonderfully loose funkiness to it and the drums sit well in the mix. Tremendous vocal performances across the board; charming and engaging delivery on the verses, and the big group choruses are invigorating and should draw listeners, particularly the na-na-nas. Lyrics have an amazing intensity about them, using strong psychedelic and sensual imagery to convey a feeling of liberation that's unfortunately undercut by the fleeting nature of passionate love. The complex romantic themes will definitely vibe better with adult audiences, as will the alt-country sound. All in all, this is a brilliant track that's extremely well-executed, as well as being finely crafted. Stellar work, by all involved! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Pop/Rock, Country, Alternative Country-Rock, Adult Alternative
Artist target suggestions: The Jayhawks, Son Volt, Wilco, Old 97's, Sparklehorse, The Bottlerockets, Blue Rodeo, Daniel Donato, Band of Horses, Turnpike Troubadours, Waco Brothers, Golden Smog, My Morning Jacket, Poco, CSN&Y, New Riders of the Purple Sage, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Band, Blackberry Smoke, Lucero, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers 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 within the next generation of musical explorers.
Skylight Quartet - What A Glorious Day Christian, Gospel Michigan, U.S. For Fans Of: Sue Thompson, Bobby Curtola, Garry Anderson, WARREN SMYTH, Sandy Posey, Retro Rob, Skeeter Davis, Carme, Solid Rock Baptist Church Choir, Ricky Valance 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 #Christian #Gospel #Michigan #MI
Wave Vendors - Downhill Shift Instrumental Rock, Electronic Texas, U.S. Overall Impression: Boasting an undeniably inventive sense of musicality as well as an immersive sonic character, Wave Vendors' genre-blending "Downhill Shift" welds together the grit of industrial rock, the pulse of techno, and the exploratory palette of electronica in a way that feels both bold and adventurous. Wave Vendors (the moniker of writer/producer Jeff Thrower) has cooked up an exploratory track that succeeds in creating an immersive listening experience. It’s a strong testament to Jeff Thrower’s adventurous vision — a sonic craftsman who’s not afraid to throw sparks, break molds, and experiment at the edges of genre. While there’s room to refine the track’s structural cohesion and polish the mix, the raw creativity and adventurous spirit more than carry it. This is music for listeners who crave the unfamiliar — a joyride through electrified terrain, no brakes allowed. Strongest Point(s): Jeff’s eclectic influences are unmistakably present but never derivative. There are nods to Nine Inch Nails’ visceral texturing, touches of Daft Punk’s futuristic sheen, and even hints of The Prodigy’s anarchic energy, yet the end result is unmistakably his own. This isn’t a pastiche — it’s inspired fusion. What elevates “Downhill Shift” beyond the average crossover attempt is how confidently it walks the tightrope between programmed precision and raw, human energy. Every section feels like it's unfolding mid-flight, spiraling, mutating, but always moving. This is an instrumental built upon contrasting textures. From chest-rattling sub bass lines to the cosmic-edged arpeggiated sequences floating above them, and the ethereal synth elements fleeting across the stereo-field to the grit-infused chug of overdriven guitar, all these juxtaposed elements are used to create a soundscape that always feels as if its evolving in some way. Target Audience Appeal: Lovers of industrial inspired electro-rock will find this to be a worthwhile listening experience.
Artist target suggestions: Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, Muse, Orbital, Leftfield, The Orb, The Chemical Brothers, Utah Saints, Magic Sword 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.
Folda - All Bones Indie, Dark Pop Calgary, Canada For Fans Of: Florence + The Machine, Madilyn Mei, Rabbitology, Odessa, Hayley Reardon, Plasi, Cassidy Mann, Lilith Merlot, Tobias Jesso Jr., RYVOLI, Oh Wonder, Lykke Li, Bjork, The Cinematic Orchestra, Hania Raini, Lana Del Rey, Bat for Lashes, Aqualung, Tom Odell, Labrinth 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 #Indie #DarkPop #Poland #PL
Glenn Page & the Always October Orchestra - Halloween Is My Christmastime Holiday Jazz, Pop New Jersey, U.S. Overall Impression: If Count Basie threw a Halloween party in Santa’s workshop, it might sound something like “Halloween Is My Christmastime,” the audaciously charming seasonal swerve by Glenn Page & the Always October Orchestra. Wrapped in the silk lapels of a big band suit but wearing vampire teeth underneath, this track is a riotous mashup of spooky swagger and peppermint nostalgia. It doesn't just tiptoe through genres—it moonwalks across holiday boundaries with a devilish grin.
From the very first bars, where werewolf howls clash gloriously with sleigh bells, the song announces its mission: to haunt the holidays with horns, humor, and heart. It’s a playful and deeply musical jab at the syrupy overload of Christmas culture, dressed in the velvet of vintage pop and stitched together with jazzy bravado. The sleigh ride is careening off course, and Glenn Page is happily at the wheel. Strongest Point(s): The performances across the board are excellent. Page sells each lyric with a wink and a swing, commanding the mic like a lounge singer moonlighting in a haunted mansion. Behind him, the Always October Orchestra is tight, expressive, and clearly having a blast: brass punches land like Jack-o’-lantern grins, sweeping strings swirl like autumn leaves, and the double bass grooves like it’s two drinks into a speakeasy séance. These are musicians clearly having fun with the songs concept. Take how both short lyrical and musical cues are drawn from Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell Rock” for instance, the track doesn't parody so much as possess it. When Page croons: “Jingle Bell Rock, please make it stop / I’ve memorized every line / What’s scary to me / Is Mariah Carey / Terrorizing us at Christmastime”, you can practically see the Christmas tree lights flickering nervously. A twangy guitar flourish nods cheekily at the original tune, only to be chased off by the rest of the instrumentation. The lyrics are clever enough to sugarcoat their bite, poking fun at Christmas clichés while celebrating the weird and wonderful spirit of Halloween. In verses like: “Some people like when snow comes to life / But Frosty ain’t no Frankenstein / I laughed till I cried / When Frosty got fried...” the track toys with tradition, not out of malice but as a gleeful act of subversion. It’s a trick and a treat, equal parts homage and heresy. The final verse and coda are a party: ghouls, zombies, and “elves on the shelf” all swirl in a cauldron of swing, culminating in a bravura finish that could’ve been ripped from a 1950s variety show—if said show aired on a full moon.
Ultimately, “Halloween Is My Christmastime” is a gleefully genre-bending swing number that thumbs its nose at tinsel and trades in cobwebs instead. It’s reverent in its musical craftsmanship but rebellious in its holiday allegiance. Glenn Page & the Always October Orchestra have conjured up something rare: a track that feels timeless and timely, capturing the decadent joy of jazz, the narrative cleverness of classic pop, and the subversive spirit of Halloween. Target Audience Appeal: Fans of traditional holiday tunes will find “Halloween Is My Christmastime” to be an undeniably good time.
Artist target suggestions: Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Perry Como, Sam Butera & The Witnesses, Mel Torme 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.
Justin Kluge - Grave Queen Rock, Pop Texas, U.S. For Fans Of: Breaking Benjamin, Three Days Grace, Avenged Sevenfold, Evans Blue, Disturbed, Slipknot, I Prevail, 10 Years, Chevelle, Korn, Staind, Trapt, Shinedown, Five Finger Death Punch, The Rasmus, Sabaton, Bad Wolves, Asking Alexandria, Solence, From Ashes to New 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 #Rock #Texas #TX
Jacqueline L. Jenkins - Ain't No Way Christian, Gospel South Carolina, U.S. Overall Impression: South Carolina-based gospel artist Jacqueline L. Jenkins expresses her deep faith and devotion with the commanding single, "Ain't No Way." The track masterfully blends spirited praise and worship with elements of Southern soul and R&B, creating an instantly vibrant contemporary gospel sound. Jenkins’ passionate vocals are buoyed by a top-notch rhythm section and the powerful support of a fervent backing choir. She delivers an urgent message of dedication and salvation that grips the listener from the first note. Gospel fans of all ages will revel in the electrifying performance and the reverential, soul-stirring themes of Jacqueline L. Jenkins' "Ain't No Way", available now on all major streaming platforms. Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production and a great sounding mix. Excellent clarity and tonal balance. Fantastic intro that sets the stage for the rest of the tune. Great blend of Southern soul and gospel, love the guitar here. Terrific gospel chord progressions, great use of alternate dominants and extensions to create a nice "push & pull" through harmonic tensions. Band sounds amazing, there's some incredibly talented players on this track. Awesome vocal performances, all around. Passionate leads and great call-and-response backing vox that add dimension and depth. Lyrics are both folksy and divine, and should absolutely resonate with Southern gospel audiences. Overall this is an incredible contemporary gospel track that draws from jazz, soul, and even the blues, in order to create a compelling sound that should captivate praise and worship audiences. Amazing work on this one, by everyone involved! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Religious, Gospel, Contemporary Gospel
Artist target suggestions: Aretha Franklin, CeCe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tamela Mann, Yolanda Adams, Mandisa, Kierra Sheard, Tori Kelly 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 within the next generation of musical explorers.
