by Abby Trapp | Apr 27, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Canada based COTIS just released his latest single, a track titled “Phone Light Up”. “Phone Light Up” takes a look at relationships in the modern era of technology and how to play by those rules. “We living it up, not playing it safe, I give and I take; give me some space,” COTIS preaches on “Phone Light Up.” COTIS goes further into it on the chorus, stating: “Yet baby tell me what’s come over you, your phone light up.” Aside from the amazing writing, “Phone Light Up” intermingles classic pop with with urban hip-hop and R&B beats. The track flows effortlessly and has a real message – “Why are there so many rules to this game and does it really even matter?” A true “I said, she said” track, COTIS’ “Phone Light Up” is something that you can play over and over again.
by Chad Bennett | Apr 26, 2018 | snapshot, visual
No Coast Criminals brought street punk to Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines on March 28th. Wrapping up a Midwest tour, the band unleashed their Oi! styling on a lively crowd. Keep up with them here.
by Abby Trapp | Apr 26, 2018 | albums, review
Toronto-based musician Bossie is set to release her latest album Not Pictured on April 27th. Not Pictured covers a wide variety of topics including modern culture, consumerism, and social media, among others. Bossie sparked public attention when she released her first single “Meteror” in 2015. Now, with her debut album, we are reminded of that infectious and beautiful sound that we have been falling in love with over the last couple of years. The album places emphasis on the sound of bubblegum pop with Boosie’s amazing, robust vocals.
First tack “Mild At Heart” discusses the mild nature in a relationship. “Take your headphones off we need to talk” says Bossie. Pondering the relationship she says, “What if we need to grow up?/Maybe we’re just mild at heart.” “Mild At Heart” really digs into the frustrations of a relationship. Bossie sings on falling in and out of love, not moving forward, and not having that “zest” in a relationship. “Strawberry Moon” shows off the artist’s quirky side. With the funky beat and electronic sounds, “Strawberry Moon” shows off Bossie’s diverse style. “Don’t set fire to the strawberry moon,” proclaims Bossie. What does it mean? Luckily enough, she leaves that up for interpretation. On “There Will Be Time,” Bossie takes a stab about the timing in life. A track about there being a time and place for everything, Bossie is transparent on “There Will Be Time.” “Yeah there will be time…there will be time to decide,” we hear on “There Will Be Time.” Bossie recognizes that whether it be a relationship, career move, or personal, not everything in life needs an immediate decision.
We are enamored by Bossie’s new album, and KNOW you will be too! Not Pictured is out everywhere April 27th. Keep up with Bossie here.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Apr 26, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
After taking a year from music, Montreal’s Matthew Chaim is back doing what he does best: making music. The pop and R&B singer is better than ever with his new single “Crash”, which Chaim used as a direct outlet for the feelings he was going through in his personal life. Because of this, the truth of music as medicine for healing is brought to the forefront. “Crash” is guaranteed to change the way you feel about music.
Keep up with Matthew Chaim here.
by Veronica DeFeo | Apr 26, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Leeds-based Krrum has just dropped “Waves”, the first single off his upcoming debut LP, Honeymoon. Krrum (the musical moniker of Alex Carrie) looks to display a well-rounded sound within his first record, after his several digital singles and vinyl releases. Having years of experience with drumming, trumpet, production, and more, Krrum has spent several years honing his craft. Krrum has now released “Waves” in anticipation for the entirety of Honeymoon, and we couldn’t be more excited. “Waves” gives the listener a first taste of what is to come in Krrum’s upcoming record. Filled with frenzied yet focused emotion, Krrum packs a punch with “Waves”. An irresistible beat moves the track along, highlighting by well-crafted lyricism. With a thoroughly modern and individual sound, Krrum provides the listener with a glimpse into the instability of anxiety while maintaining an approachability.
Says Krrum:
“Waves” is about noticing the cyclical nature of everything, being scared of repeating things and having no control over it, like your life is predetermined. It’s still a pop song when all’s said and done but the more fidgety, frantic arrangement is a nod to that paranoia.
Watch for Honeymoon, out June 15. Keep up with Krrum: Facebook / Twitter / Soundcloud / Spotify
by Madison Blom | Apr 26, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Back from her long and exhausting battle with Lyme’s Disease, rising pop artist, Sonali has plans on moving forward with her promising career in the music industry. With this recent success in her personal life, there is a clear sense of confidence in her voice that comes through in every note that she sings. In order to reestablish her presence in the music community, Sonali has worked to release her latest single, “Close Enough” which is a vibrant single full of hard hitting pop beats and rhythms that echo the strength in her voice. Throughout this track, listeners will be please to heat that Sonali breaks out of the raspy timbre vocal style that has taken over the female voice industry. Instead, fans will have they chance to experience vocal superiority at its finest as Sonali performs and relies on vocal skill alone. As this young, powerful artists continues to take a stand and return to the stage, Sonali is sure to find success and she exercises her unique talent as a vocalist.
In order to celebrate her return to the music world, Sonali will be performing, “Close Enough” in front of thousands of during Florida’s SunFest on Sunday May 6th at 5pm. Not only will she be premiering her newest track, but she will also be opening for internationally acclaimed artist, Pitbull–an accomplishment this is not to be overlooked considering the highly dangerous health issues that she has faced in previous years. With so much skill and will to overcome the various trials in her life, it is clear that nothing, not even a life altering disease, will stop Sonali from achieving her goals.
Keep up with Sonali here.
by Jai'Tyria Hatton | Apr 25, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Producer Vincent is a musician that does not want to be tied down by boundaries. The producer uses his carefree approach to make music. This time, Vincent pairs up with singer Aviella to bring life to his new song “Show Me”, a dreamy pop song that pushes boundaries when it comes to music.
Aviella lends her voice to the track making the song stellar. The track is magical with just the right sound. The song is a song that gives off a boost of energy and displays what Vincent’s sound is truly about. “Show Me” is one of the debut tracks from Vincent’s debut album.
Keep up with Vincent here.
by Madison Blom | Apr 25, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Aside from her overwhelming talents and skills on stage, British-Australian rising talent Georgi Kay has the ability to rise to the top of the charts with he vocal skill off stage as well. Most recently, Kay has brought her a-game and released an all new single that is hands down one of her most introspective and self-searching tracks to date. One of the most notable aspects of hew single, “Lone Wolf,” is that Kay isn’t afraid to be completely vanerable and honest with her listener. All through the track, this young artists speaks of past and present frustrations and failures that have, in essence brought her to where she is today.
When speaking of her latest success, Kay says, “Accepting the fact that no matter how many good people you have in your life, they will never truly know and understand you as deeply and as intimately as you know and understand yourself. What’s so funny and oddly comforting about this truth, this realization, is that we have all felt this way or are feeling it right now.”
Along with her ability to write and sing with emotion and feeling, this artist is also a fantastic performer as she mixes and creates loops right in stage before the eyes of her audience. Without a doubt. There is a special “je ne sais quoi” about Georgi Kay that the world is finally starting to recognize. Through the entirety of this track, there is immense precision and planned exactness to each rhythm and beat that allows fans to focus on the intense meaning behind each word.
Keep up with Georgi Kay here.
by Abby Trapp | Apr 25, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Ever-impressed by the incredible talent that is Jimmy, we are delighted to share his new haunting and dark single “Smile”, the follow up to his self-titled single “Jimmy.” “Smile” discusses the struggles of being told to smile when times are tough an not the easiest. It displays the power of connection, as listeners relate to the same feelings of powerlessness in a corporate world.
Jimmy explains his inspiration behind “the track by stating:
I didn’t write “Smile” because I’d found any answers and writing it hasn’t afforded me any catharsis. “Smile” is simply a reaction to the corporations who perpetuate addiction as a pillar of business, to all the trendy marketing campaigns of the tobacco, alcohol, and pharmaceutical industries with their side effects in fine print or sped-up voice-overs, and the innocent souls on the other side of a rigged transaction.
Keep up with Jimmy here.
