Music Reviews
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Why Bigger Screens Still Matter for Musicians
For years, smaller tablets became the default recommendation for digital sheet music, mostly because they were portable. But portability only…
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How Marqus Clae’s ‘Untitled’ Album Blends Lyricism and Soul — And Why You Can’t Ignore It
The Houston hip-hop scene has long been a melting pot of legendary influences, and Marcus Clae is the latest artist…
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Balancing Bars and Bangers: The Michael Aristotle Formula
The East Side of Atlanta has always birthed artists who bridge the gap between soulful introspection and trunk-rattling trap, but…
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Mohamed Mood Represents a Growing Independent Voice in Arabic Hip-Hop
Independent Arabic hip-hop continues evolving across digital platforms, and Sudanese rap artist Mohamed Mood is among the artists contributing to…
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From Conservatory to Charts: Jason Bembry Is Making Music That Feels Real
At a time when pop music often plays it safe, Jason Bembry is leaning into something deeper. Classically trained, emotionally…
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DJ Khaled, Future & Lil Baby Drop “One of Them”
DJ Khaled, Future & Lil Baby Deliver Another Anthem with “One of Them” When DJ Khaled links up with Future…
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Editor’s Pick: Dezzy Hollow – TURN US UP [Music Video]
Oceanside got one with “Turn Us Up” from Dezzy Hollow. Perfectly flavored by the music bed from De’la, Dezzy brings…
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Cole Lumpkin Turns the World Sideways on “90 Degrees”
If progressive pop had a neon-lit penthouse in NYC, Cole Lumpkin would be throwing the afterparty. Straight out of the…
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Forrest Robinson Revives the Sacred Pulse of Funk with Funk Asylum Vol. 1
Forrest Robinson doesn’t just keep funk alive, he’s revived its sacred pulse. With the impending release of Funk Asylum Vol.…
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Rick Rock Beats – Hold Up (Mack Talk) Ft. Goldie Gold & Fresh Game Gulley
I had to pull out my entire roster of headphones and earbuds for this joint. While Rick Rock dropped this…
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Circle The Earth ‘Slight Curiosity’: All Gas, No Brakes Brand of Rock Music
Some people describe Circle The Earth as an ‘atypical rock band,’ with fans flocking to them because of their genre-defying…
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Zelda Drops Cinematic New Single “Butterflies”
Zelda releases her powerful new single “Butterflies,” a cinematic masterpiece Released on her Freckeled Zelda Inc. imprint and distributed under…
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Album Review: Billy B – ‘Better Late Than Never’
Rising NYC female artist Billy B aims to trailblaze the independent route for the next generation of up-and-coming female rappers…
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Jam Wayne – “Bama Beast”: From Nuclear Technician to Rap Phenomenon
Lyrical Missiles from Alabama’s Own I, and many others, are now on to Jam Wayne, the Alabama rapper whose day…
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Single Review: Natasha Jane Julian Releases Summer-soaked Single ‘Take Me To Paradise’
Few artists are better places to make their way onto your summertime playlist than Natasha Jane Julian, meaning that ‘Take…
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Single Review: Virginia-based Rapper Ken Anthony Goes Hard on New Single ‘Talkin Shit’
Having almost landed in jail and spent years living paycheck to paycheck, rapper Ken Anthony uses hard times to fuel…
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Sari Jordan shines bright with ‘Sing to the Moon’
Sari Jordan, the multi-talented musician, singer, and songwriter, has recently released her latest masterpiece, the highly-anticipated EP “Sing to the…
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Single Review: Edie Yvonne’s ‘Queen Bee’ is an Alt-Pop Triumph from a Young Artist at the Top of Her Game
14-year-old singer Edie Yvonne delivers possibly her best song yet with the ultra-fresh new track ‘Queen Bee.’ With each new…
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Foxfrd Unveils Highly Anticipated EP “Interlude” – A Journey of Personal Growth and Reflection
Rising R&B artist and content creator Foxfrd captivates listeners once again with the release of his EP “Interlude.” The collection…
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Malin Pettersen Celebrates Music Influences in Soulful Duet “Crying” feat. Stefanos Yowhannes
Norwegian pop artist Malin Pettersen continues to branch beyond her original foundation in the Americana scene with her latest single…
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China Shadae ‘Note To Self’ – Just Wow!
Brace yourselves for the hot new release from the rising R&B sensation, China Shadae. On July 20th, she unleashed her…
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Music That Touches the Soul, “Over & Over” – K.Purp
“Tell me I’m not Crazy!” Almost all of us have uttered this phrase before at some point in our lives.…
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Dean Ford Has a Magic Single with ‘CRZMKR’
The story of Dean Ford is that of someone who was making records by 15 — he didn’t want to do…
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Godden’s Perspectives: A Must-Listen Album for Hip Hop Fans
Godden’s latest album, “Perspectives,” is a testimony to his growth as a Hip Hop artist. Released recently, the album is…
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HXTRA – ‘Maravilla’ One of the Best Releases of the Year So Far
Bronx, New York rapper Hxtra (@hxtra) has a sound that could take over the game. He greatly increased his stock…
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GRAMMY® Award-Winning Icon Shania Twain Hits with ‘Giddy Up!’
GRAMMY® winner and “Music Icon” winner at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, Shania Twain just set the bar today for…
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Aeropryme Releases New Single ‘Not Focused’ Prod by Stormz Kill It
Aeropryme, a Nigerian-American indie artist hailing from Sweden, releases his new single “Not Focused.” The record is produced by Stormz…
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Dakari Eli Hits with Visual for Her Lush and Powerful Single ‘888’
Multi-faceted creative Dakari Eli delivers the visualizer for her single 888 from her upcoming EP “Cuffin’ Season” due out in January…
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Composer Randy Edelman..Music to Soothe “The Beast Inside”…or Not
“Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires”…. William Shakespeare There is a lot of…
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URF Tone: Raising the Bars
If you’re growing a bit tired of rolling your eyes at the aggressive showboating of popular hip-hop, or worse still,…
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