trace, “blood & bones”

trace, “blood & bones”

Los Angeles-based singer songwriter Trace is set to take over 2018 with her new single “Blood and Bones”, which has a bit of R&B embedded into it. The song is mesmerizing because of its beat, but Trace’s vocals make the track exactly what it is: amazing.

“Blood and Bones” is about being infatuated with someone, as those feelings of infatuation can sometimes be misinterpreted causing the love to be unrequited. The song talks about the perception of someone you love without actually knowing them first. You can make your crush out to be this amazing person when they are actually the total opposite. “Blood and Bones” opens up about love going off course when it was once on the right track.

Keep up with Trace here.

madam west, “strongest son”

madam west, “strongest son”

Madam West is a New York City pop quintet – comprised of Todd Martino, Will Clark, Jory Dawidowicz, Sophie Chermin and Mike McDearmon – and they just released a new song from their upcoming album Warm Bodies which will be released on March 23rd. The track is a song about love, living, and making your mark on the work as an artist. Madam West 

“Strongest Son” starts out with a beat from a classic video game. The beat sounds like it is straight out of the video game Mario. As the beat begins, the singer’s voice chimes in on the track. The singer’s voice is calm as she sings about the “strongest son.” The song is very catchy down to its lyrics and its beat. The songs tune is very mesmerizing and guaranteed to get the listener addicted to the song.

Keep up with Madam West here.

lines, “lockdown”

lines, “lockdown”

LINES is a band from Stockholm – comprised simply of Erik, Fred, Nisse, and Johan – who just released their new single “Lockdown” as a solid follow up to their previous single “You”. The band’s sound is alternative pop, which is evident especially in their latest release.

“Lockdown” starts off at a slow pace and then begins to pick up as the song progresses. The song makes you want to get up and dance to its beat, boasting pop sounds and a hint of guitar. The song is catchy, with fun lyrics and a grooving beat.

Be careful, the “Lockdown” chorus is bound to get stuck in your head.


Keep up with LINES here.

juice, “sugar”

juice, “sugar”

After releasing their EP in 2016, hip-hop/rock collective Juice – consisting of Ben Stevens, Daniel Moss, Kamau Burton, Christian Rose, Miles Clyatt, Michael Ricciardulli, Rami El-Abidin – Is back again with a new song titled “Sugar”. An upbeat song, it is about temptation. The song talks about being addicted to temptation and falling into temptation’s trap. Upon first listen, “Sugar” is a song that you will get addicted to because of its appeal from the perspective of several different genres. 

Keep up with Juice here.

saígo captivates with “neither”

saígo captivates with “neither”

“Neither” is an inspiring song from soulful singer-songwriter SAÍGO.  “Neither” is a song about our unrealistic expectations that we get from the people that we admire.  These unrealistic expectations can come from our heroes and even our idols. The disappointment from our idols comes from when we have realized that our heroes are not who they make themselves out to be.

SAÍGO’s voice lingers with soul and gives the song some sort of peace or serenity.  The song is not only captivating, but is a great intro to his new music this year. “Neither” has a powerful message behind it that encourages the listener to focus on yourself and not the people that you look up to because they may not be who you think they really are.

With a song like “Neither”, SAÍGO makes it hard to patiently wait for his upcoming EP this year. 

Keep up with SAÍGO here.

good lovelies, shapeshifters

good lovelies, shapeshifters

The lovely ladies of the Good Lovelies release their new album titled Shapeshifters.The Good Lovelies consists of Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore, and Caroline Brooks. Each member of the trio is a great singer/songwriter in their own right, though the ladies’ vocals mesh well together throughout the entire album. Their immense talent is very noticeable.

Each song on Shapeshifters sets a standard for what the Good Lovelies are truly about. Each of the ladies in the group played a part in making sure the album turned out great. The members put aspects of their lives in Shapeshifters and the entire album revolves around the influences in each of the ladies lives.

Shapeshifters takes a creative approach to music. The album is full of pop, jazz and even a dose of hip hop. The album is well worth the listen. The Good Lovelies are going on a tour for this album March 1st through the 10th, so make sure to catch them!


Keep up with the Good Lovelies here.

swimsuit issue, “look now”

swimsuit issue, “look now”

Los Angeles based duo Swimsuit Issue has released the video for their first single “Look Now”. Swimsuit Issue consists of Miles Garber and Dave Gagliardi. Garber started off as a model in mens fashion while Gagliardi is in a band called Trash Talk.

“Look Now” is about addiction. The video starts off with a news case. In the video, you see Miles Garber as an FBI agent and Dave Gagliardi as a stock market conman. “Look Now” music video looks like it is from a FBI show based out of the 80s. The video displays creative clips and shows what it would be like as an actual FBI agent.  The song for the video is really good, but the video for the track is even better.

Keep up with Swimsuit Issue here.

luna shadows, “youth {quiet}”

luna shadows, “youth {quiet}”

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Luna Shadows puts twist on her latest single “Youth (Quiet)”,  bringing a modern feel to her song. The song itself is exactly reflective of the title, as it’s about remembering who we are and where we come from. “Youth” helps the listener recognize the darkness that comes with love. Thought it is an alternate version of the original single, this version captures her raw vocals. “Youth (Quiet)” shows off Luna Shadows creativity as a songwriter and a vocalist.

Keep up with Luna Shadows here.

jess nolan embraces her “mistakes”

jess nolan embraces her “mistakes”

Moving forward from a difficult situation is sometimes hard, but Nashville-based, New Jersey born artist Jess Nolan makes the situation easier in her song.  In her new song “Mistakes”, Nolan uses her soulful voice to keep her head up and move forward, embracing life as it comes and continuing on.

“Mistakes” is full of a soulful guitar tune and brass tones. The song encourages the listener to continue to walk through life despite what has been thrown their way. Jess Nolan’s song is exactly what the title says it is: “learning to embrace your mistakes.” The song encourages the listener to use his or her trials and tribulations as a platform to move forward. “Mistakes” is the right song to encourage the listener  to grow and learn from what they have been through in life.

Keep up with Jess Nolan here.