Brenton Crozier - Labs Alternative/Alt. Rock, Electronic, Indie Florida, United States Overall Impression: Dripping with both style and a profound sense of creative flair, Brenton Crozier's genre-bending electronica extravaganza "Labs" is a fantastically epic-in-scope piece of indie-infused electronica that combines strong alternative leanings with clearly distinct visionary concepts. With its excellent use of retro-inspired synth elements and prog-like textural explorations, "Labs" invites listeners into its multicolored creative world of intriguing melodic forays and sonic exuberance, serving as an exciting musical expedition that is an absolute joy to get lost in. Strongest Point(s): The sheer amount of diverse sounds on offer is superb. The timbral and tonal variation on display is abundant and ensures listeners have plenty to sink their teeth into. All these wonderfully distinct sounds have been both brilliantly arranged and layered, allowing "Labs" to always feel as if it's continually evolving as it progresses, helping to give the track both a spontaneous and otherworldly feeling that continually rewards its listeners with exciting new iterations of its already strongly established concepts. Both melodically and rhythmically, "Labs" offers up a smorgasbord of engaging, and marvelously catchy may I add, musical ideas that feel both enthralling and continually compelling throughout, Brian clearly draws inspiration from a broad range of styles and this allows for some thrilling musical ground to be covered, whether it'd be the heavy synth elements that drive the track forward or the more subdued acoustic, sometimes prog-like, moments that are carefully interspersed throughout, "Labs" always feels fresh and exciting, and for that reason alone, I'll be having it on repeat for quite some time to come. Target Audience Appeal: Lovers of indie-inspired alternative electronica will certainly find "Labs" to be a gloriously fascinating listening experience. Artist target suggestions: M83, Kavinsky, The Flaming Lips, The Octopus Project, Panda Bear, Animal Collective, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Battles, Avey Tare, Muse, DEMON QUEEN, Jel, Damaged Bug, Zackey Force Funk 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 Avanessian is a freelance session musician, 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 both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.
VaporLoQ - Tripsychord Rock, Instrumental, Electronic Calgary, Canada Overall Impression: VaporLoQ has released the new Electronica track Tripsychord. Grabbing the listener's attention, Tripsychord starts off strong with an immediate "In your face" attitude. The moderate beat grooves with the style, attack, and sound of an old school Hip Hop drummer. As the melodies begin blossoming upward, time seems to stretch over the tune's foundation. The spaciousness of these melodies adds significant body to the overall sound. While the attitude of the tune is not one to be messed with, Tripsychord avoids overwhelming the listener and instead passes through textures and moods in a controlled manner. These are engaging moments of sonic personality best described as mysterious, witty, and a little trippy. Overall, Tripsychord by VaporLoQ is a killer new Electronica track that finds a balance between the raw and the controlled. Strongest Point(s): Some Electronica tunes drench the listener in waves of sound and overwhelming pulses. Tripsychord seems to take a more thoughtful approach. There is an aggressiveness to the beat, but at no point does it tear anything down or spin out of control. The melodic and harmonic ideas all work well off of each other and have something unique to offer. All of these things combine for a very cool track. Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Electronica and EDM will dig Tripsychord by VaporLoQ Artist target suggestions: Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Daft Punk, GizM0, Aniare, Submarinium, 7t2names, Ghostynth, Solo-x, Deadmau5, Steve Aioki, MGMT, David Guetta, Tiesto, Afrojack, Diplo, Kygo, Swedish House Mafia 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: Zachary Larson is a professional touring guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured as a classical chamber musician, onboard luxury cruises, and with the Broadway musicals Finding Neverland and Escape To Margaritaville. His recorded work spans from classical works and pop tunes, to mind-bending experimental music. His arrangements of orchestral music are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.
MIDI MASTA - Bukhoor Hip Hop, Arabic, Electronic Tokyo, Japan Overall Impression: "Bukhoor" is an exotic new release from composer/producer MIDI MASTA. Bubbling middle eastern percussion fuses with ethnic strings and flutes on this track to establish a mysterious and exciting atmosphere, transporting the listener to a desert bazaar. A beautifully evocative melody is passed between instruments, building in intensity and incredibly rich layers of texture, before culminating with a precipitous climax. At a short but sweet 78 seconds, MIDI MASTA's "Bukhoor" is perfect for any music lover wishing to take a brief sonic sojourn into the Arabic world. Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, excellent mix. Fantastic atmosphere, very transportive. Great instrumentation and a nice arrangement, solid build. Percussion sounds really good. The sound design elements work well early on. Wonderfully haunting melody, nice voicing. I liked the short oud riff you used at the end. Overall, it's a terrific composition and production, albeit somewhat abbreviated. Nice work, all around! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of World Music, Middle Eastern Instrumental, Cinematic, Soundtrack Artist target suggestions: Silk Road Ensemble, Yo-Yo Ma, L'Arpeggiata, Constantinople, Pera Ensemble, Sumak Trio, Alawan Ensemble, Faran Ensemble, The Diwan Project 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
MOIRASTAR - Thick of It Alternative/Alt. Rock, Electronic, Folk Vancouver, Canada For Fans Of: The White Stripes, Weezer, Muse, Radiohead, The Killers, Nirvana, Coldplay, San Holo, Billie Eilish, Father John Misty, Pixies, Kings of Leon, Cage The Elephant, Kasabian, Arcade Fire, The National, Foals, Vampire Weekend, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Death Cab for Cutie, The Libertines, The Shins, We Are Scientists, Modest Mouse, Foster The People, Alt-J, MGMT, Silversun Pickups, The Flaming Lips, Sufjan Stevens 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! #alternativerock #rock #music #alternative #indierock #rockmusic #s #grunge #indie #hardrock #guitar #punkrock #altrock #rocknroll #punk #metal #rockband #indiemusic #newmusic #band #alternativemusic #livemusic #postpunk #poprock #musician #alternativemetal #vinyl #guitarist #emo #bhfyp
Ponchy - 100 Mile Wilderness Dance/Electronica, Synthwave, Electronic Utah, United States Overall Impression: "100 Mile Wilderness" is the atmospheric new release from composer/producer Ponchy. Sparse, downtempo trap drums provide the backbeat for rich, textured analog synths on this track that also features warm electric bass, which provides an ample harmonic foundation for the ambient, meditative melodic content contained within. Fans of chill electronica definitely need to check out Ponchy's "100 Mile Wilderness", it's the perfect soundtrack for that post-rave comedown. Strongest Point(s): Outstanding production, fantastic mix. Excellent clarity to the drums and percussion, they really cut through. Bass sounds great, and its a very nice line, providing both harmonic and rhythmic structure. Lead voices sit well in the mix. Nice push and pull to the arrangement, gives both tension and release. Overall, a solid, well produced track that does a good job of establishing mood and atmosphere. Exemplary job on this one! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Downtempo, Chillout, Ambient, Electronica, Cinematic Artist target suggestions: Nightmares on Wax, Zero 7, Thievery Corporation, Air, Cinematic Orchestra, Tosca, DJ Shadow, Bonobo, Quantic, The Herbaliser, Red Snapper, Lemon Jelly, DJ Cam, Skylab, Coldcut
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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
VaporLoQ - Mother Help Me Rock, Instrumental, Electronic Calgary, Canada Overall Impression: Musically immersive and brimming with passion, VaporLoQ's "Mother Help Me" takes listeners on an instrumental voyage through emotionally rich and tonally lush dreamscape - driven by skillful piano and sweet synthetic strings for a rollicking Rock sound with deeply Classical sensibilities! Strongest Point(s): The performative energy on display in "Mother Help Me" is infectiously engaging - wasting no time in locking the listener into the experience with bold sound design and a brilliant sense of forward momentum! The piano work takes center stage, carrying both the underlying rhythmic current and overarching harmonic narrative of "Mother Help Me" with skillful style. Small but significant post production elements further enrich the soundscape with a sense of depth and character - allowing the final moments of the experience to linger dreamily in the listener's consciousness. Target Audience Appeal: Fans of emotionally dense and energetically captivating instrumental Rock will fall headlong into the sonic space that VaporLoQ is so skillfully crafting - with the immersive experience contained in "Mother Help Me" serving as a bold introduction to the developing artist as well as a strong promissory note of even more to come! Artist target suggestions: Coldplay, Muse, Vampire Weekend, Hozier, U2, Imagine Dragons, Ben Howard, Foster The People, Seafret, OneRepublic, George Ezra, Jason Mraz, Ben Folds, Dermot Kennedy, Sara Bareilles, Joshua Kadison, James Blunt, Sam Smith, Christina Perri, The Lumineers, Kye Sones, Ed Sheeran, Rick Wakeman, Guy Protheroe 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: Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide range of genres.
Kel Music - The Other Side Pop, Electronic, Alternative Pennsylvania, United States For Fans Of: Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Zara Larsson, Ellie Goulding, Dua Lipa, Tove Lo, Cher Lloyd, Halsey, Fka Twigs, Marina, Lorde, WILLOW, Banks, Ariana Grande, Twenty One Pilots, The 1975, Mร, M.I.A., Grimes, Sky Ferreira, Charli XCX, Lana Del Rey, Melanie Martinez, Troye Sivan, Bea Miller, Billie Eilish & Olivia Rodrigo 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! #popmusic #music #pop #s #singer #newmusic #musician #love #singersongwriter #rockmusic #hiphop #songwriter #instamusic #rock #musica #spotify #musicvideo #song #artist #livemusic #smusic #indiemusic #dancemusic #rnb #dance #guitar #rap #musicislife #musicproducer #bhfyp
Robby Riggs - In My Dreams Pop, Electronic, Dance Toronto, Canada Overall Impression: “In My Dreams” is the latest track from artist Robby Riggs and features vocals from Ayla Rodney. The song is fresh, exciting, and bright with lots of rhythm, variation, and flavor. The song has a provocative, upbeat, dance/club vibe. The synthesization and pulses facilitate an anthem like beat and rhythm of the song and fusing it all together is Ayla's strong, rich, deep vocals. Her sexy/pop sound is also rich and powerful in its delivery. I can hear “In My Dreams” pumping in any sort of night club setting! Strongest Point(s): The song’s melody and Ayla Rodney's vocals are what bring this song to life. From a pumping club beat and flowing, up-tempo rhythm, it starts and just doesn’t stop. "In My Dreams" is a song with energy and life! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of pop, club, and electronic dance music. Artist target suggestions: Taylor Dayne, Bishop Briggs, Stars on 54, Cece Peniston, Fergie, Kelly Clarkson, Sia, Lana Del Ray, Harry Styles, Tori Kelly, Cher Lloyd, 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: Kristina Mondo is a freelance writer specializing in music journalism. From working as a columnist at various publications to managing PR and press campaigns for a camp music festival, and touring with various artists Kristina is a music lover appreciating all types of music and what they have to offer from Opera to rap, there is always something to appreciate in every song. Interviews, however, are her passion, because it's not just about what the artist lets you see but what you can draw out of them getting to the heart of who they really are.
Frisco Blu - Emily Alternative/Alt. Rock, Punk Pop, Electronic Colorado, United States For Fans Of: nothing,nowhere., blink-182, Neck Deep, The Story So Far, The Front Bottoms, Senses Fail, Say Anything, Real Friends, Brand New, Cute Is What We Aim For, Mayday Parade, Front Porch Step, This Wild Life, Dashboard Confessional, Twenty One Pilots, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus,The Used, My Chemical Romance, System of a Down, Owl City, Deadmau5, Hollywood Undead, 3Oh!3, Post Malone, The Beatles, Paramore, & Cascada
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Flying Stone - Lonely Night Blues Folk, Electronica, Rock Munich, Germany Overall Impression: Delivering an intimate glimpse of the effects that passion and desire can have upon the lonesome, Flying Stone's Lonely Night Blues makes full use of just fingerpicked guitar, subtle bass, and tastefully restrained vocals to illustrate the protagonist's struggle with longing and isolation - bringing anecdotally relatable lyricism and an all-too-familiar scenario to sonic life. Strongest Point(s): Lonely Night Blues is an impressive piece of music! The guitar work throughout the track is beautifully understated, carrying the bulk of the harmonic development with a practiced poise that's seriously engaging. Flying Stone's vocals are unrefined in a very gripping way, lending a further edge of reality to the sound and granting the lyrics a believable gravity. The lyrical content is accessible to a large portion of the population, standing to connect with a comparable listening audience! Great work! Target Audience Appeal: Lyrically, Lonely Night Blues bears a subject matter that is inherently familiar to the entirety of humankind. While the specific anecdotal content pertaining to club nightlife may be less accessible, the sentiment of desire for interpersonal connection is practically universal - making Lonely Night Blues a song for the isolated, both physically and socially! Flying Stone's intimate, organic sound stands to resonate with fans of the Blues, as well as certain sub-genres of Country, Folk, and Americana! Artist target suggestions: Tom Waits, Gogol Bordello, Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Jontavious Willis, Bobby Rush, Matt Andersen, Doc Watson, John Hartford, Sam Amidon 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: Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.
Tiana Xiao - Imagine Pop, Electronic, R&B Hong Kong Overall Impression: Tiana Xiao's clarion vocals soar over a three-dimensional bed of crisp hats, bright synth and gently wobbling bass in her original Pop/Future Bass track, Imagine! Encouraging and hopeful, Xiao's aspirational lyrics coalesce with powerful production elements to deliver a passionate Pop crossover, syncing heartfelt vocal deliveries with high-gravity beat drops to make Imagine an unparalleled listening experience! Strongest Point(s): Tiana Xiao's voice is sublime as it floats above the surface of the sound, evoking a celestial presence that's only bolstered by the massive bass wobbles in the song's central moments. Perfectly good as a straight-up Pop track, the inclusion of Future Bass elements drives this sound into another plane of artistry - providing a fully cathartic instrumental counterpoint to the ethereal vocals that carry throughout. All of this in combination with delightfully positive and emotionally encouraging lyrics serve to make this a wonderfully memorable listening experience! Target Audience Appeal: Fans of modern Pop sounds, the progression of EDM, and ambitious crossover sounds will fully appreciate the sound and style of Tiana Xiao's Imagine! With instrumental elements that stand to appease even the most devout Future Bass listeners and a vocal delivery that fits well within the realm of dramatically impactful and emotionally salient contemporary Pop, Imagine has a sound that deserves attention - and a message worth spreading! Artist target suggestions: Tรฉlรฉpopmusik, Angela McCluskey, Ariana Grande, Massive Attack, Alpines, Garbage, Selena Gomez, Sophie Barker, Yonexx, CRรME, San Holo, Sofie Winterson, Ashley Tisdale, Veronica Bravo 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: Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.
Epsilon XI - Defiance Dance/Electronica, Industrial, Electronic New Jersey, United States For Fans Of: VNV Nation, Assemblage 23, Colony 5, Neuroticfish, And One, The Cruxshadows, Apoptygma Berzerk, Project Pitchfork, Meshmind.in.a.box, BlutengelDe/Vision, Skinny Puppy, Wolfsheim, Syrian, Covenant, Seabound, Solar Fake, Black Strobe, The Faint, Deadmau5, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, New Order, Depeche Mode, The Crystal Method, Oro Sรณlido, Stone Temple Pilots, Combichrist, and Twenty One Pilots
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Frisco Blu - This Year Alternative/Alt. Rock, Electronic CO, United States Overall Impression: Frisco Blu is keeping the Emo Pop soundscape alive and well with his latest EP, Dim and Distant. The third track from this EP, This Year, chronicles an emotionally dark time in Frisco's life through honest, relatable lyricism and relaxed vocals. A sonic bed of acoustic guitar and light bass support the narrative with intimate and lonesome tones, making This Year a solemnly gripping song. Strongest Point(s): Great lyrics! Through and through, you've nailed the ethos of Emo Pop with lyrics that paint a specific picture but carry generally relatable undertones. The vocal delivery is on point, too - perfect for the sound. Great guitar work, nice and simple while fully supporting the song. Love the use of bass as well, just to give more gravity without being too heavy. This is really excellent songwriting for the style! Target Audience Appeal: Those that remember the Emo Pop hits of the 00's will be surprised to hear Frisco Blu in 2020 - but they'll be glad to know that the sound lives on! This Year bears a specific flavor of songwriting sensibility that promises to connect with listeners that have enjoyed the genre - and the raw emotional weight and skillful delivery from Frisco Blu stand to make it accessible to listeners from all kinds of backgrounds. Thanks for sending this in, man! Artist target suggestions: The Front Bottoms, Better Oblivion Community Center, Origami Angel, Tลth, Peach Pit, Benjamin Gibbard, All Time Low, Bayside, Mayday Parade
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About the Reviewer: Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.
Flakestate - I Was Wrong to Assume Alternative/Alt. Rock, Electronic FL, United States Overall Impression: Flakestate "I Was Wrong to Assume" brings the rich pleasantries to your ear. Poetically narrative "our" story---the world's story---instead us coming together, decisions help divide the human race. Dreaminess staging for the haunting melody takes you on a undetermined journey that is not just black and white. Scenarios are not always so clear. The haziness of the situation won't clear up demands change from all. The blame cannot be on one side or person. Reflection is needed to identify and acknowledge, admit the errors. Flakestate's I Was Wrong to Assume" inspires all individuals to be upstanding citizens. Strongest Point(s): Great effects. Chosen minor key led to more interesting ways to develop the song. Phenomenal chord progressions that kept the listeners' anticipation for what's next. Thin to thick textures along the increased chord complexities and instrumentation (bells are cool) appropriately created defined sections and climax then resolution. Pretty capable singer and pleasant vocal harmonies (3:53-4:22ish). Vocal melody enhance the chords with the melodic line fitting into the presented chords. The overall music is aesthetically pleasing (even without your vocals) since you have it in the background. Areas of Improvement: In the vocals at the beginning (0:00-0:06), the distortion is noticeable but it dissipates as the song plays on. You may have intended this for the grittiness or rawness. There's a B natural pitch in the bells @ 2:46 that sticks out (2:40 it also but the dissonance resolves later into the chord). I know it's suspension but some people may not notice. This may be intentioned as well.
I love the song as is. Target Audience Appeal: Alternative Rock, Electronic Rock, World Music (healing society); Global Citizen or entity demands hope for society; emotions/feeling: free or carefree, dreamy, reflective, passionate, intensity, warmth, tenderness. Artist target suggestions: Beach House, Bon Iver, Coldplay, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Gorillaz, Imagine Dragons, Imogen Heap, Lido, OneRepublic, Phoenix, Porter Robinson, Radiohead, Seal, Sigur Ros, Snow Patrol, The 1975, The Killers, The National, U2, Vampire Weekend, Zedd
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About the Reviewer: Ptotia Furlow, classically trained violinist, is an educator and mentor who shares her knowledge while guiding youth in honing their skills in composition, performance, and other creative skills.
