VIDEO: Big Pee & Pocketts2full – “8/29/22”
It’s a song about resilience; when life throws something at you that you weren’t expecting, it’s how you fight back.
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VIDEO: DC The Don – “Tell Shyanne”
The verses are about a girl that got his number, and things are turbulent with her to say the least.
Read moreAUDIO: Trey The Visionary – “Citrines And Peridots”
“Citrines And Peridots” is the third EP we’ve gotten from Trey The Visionary this year, and there seems to be no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Read moreVIDEO: Dusk – “Pissing In A Wishing Well”
The song is about wishing you were somewhere else in life, whether that be physically or emotionally.
Read moreVIDEO: Mitaya – “Type It Delete It”
She wants to get her feelings out to someone signficant, but at the same time, can’t convince herself to speak the truth.
Read moreVIDEO: RRB Lil Cheese & RRB Mel – “Half A Million”
With a thick bass line underscoring the beat, the two trade bars off of one another, giving the whole track an organic cypher feel while they talk about running throught the streets getting their money up.
Read moreVIDEO: Half ‘A’ Book & Waylo – “Dreams & Nightmares”
The video from RayShotIt puts the guys in the house, with the crew, or on the roof if need be.
Read moreVIDEO: 54 Baby Trey – “Big Worm”
While he could get wilder, he keeps a poise about himself when rapping about betrayal, and if he has to pull up on you, then that’s what time it is.
Read moreAUDIO: Luke Mock – “What You Deserve”
The new song by emerging star Luke Mock, “What You Deserve,” is an exciting demonstration of his distinctive combination of pop sensibility and emotional depth. Mock takes cues from artists like Charlie Puth and Olivia Rodrigo and he creates an aural and lyrical adventure! The song begins with an acoustic guitar rhythm, creating a reflective mood that soon gives way
Read moreBreaking And Entering Radio: 8/31/23
This week, the guys are finally all back together to celebrate some birthdays, and we’re talking Bill Murray and Kelis breaking up, and we call Vincent Van Great.
Read moreAUDIO: Well + Good – “22”
Indie rockers Well + Good have their third single out. This one tackles an existential crisis at the titular age, wondering who the heck you are and what you’re doing. You find yourself constantly stuck in your head trying to put fragments of meaning together but things just keep getting complicated, conveyed with the hook “why do you keep proving
Read moreAUDIO: Genevieve Heyward – “Don’t Forget”
Singer-songwriter Genevieve Heyward released her sophomore single a couple weeks back. “Don’t Forget” is a piano-driven tune where Heyward ponders a situation in which she felt she wasted her time, singing of the past’s hold on her even as she grows. Her voice illuminates vivid memories of youthful love that ultimately got her down, contemplating the poignance of futility and
Read moreAUDIO: Heezy the Artist – “Dichotomy”
Heezy the Artist dropped a new album at the beginning of the month. The hip hop artist delivers eleven songs where he’s getting reflections and ruminations off his chest, enlisting a stacked cast of fellow rappers for features as well. Heezy demonstrates his fondness for stripped-down yet moody production and composed yet firm delivery as he lyrically contends with mental
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. 93 Octane – “Joe Crack”
From the jump, he’s talking straight to anyone who questions him, with bars about making money, spending on big clothes and big cars.
Read moreVIDEO: Reace Bishop Featuring Caseload DrellG – “Ride”
Featuring Caseload DrellG, the two flow over a guitar-driven beat, talking about needing loyalty from a lady.
Read moreVIDEO: Superstar Sel – “Real Talk”
The beat from Keylime has elements of dancehall to it, and Sel can harmonize over the top of the track as well.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: The Lumineers Jeremiah Fraites – Music Meant to Be Experienced
The Lumineers’ co-founder Jeremiah Fraites lights us up with tales of the time Elton John gave him a love tap on the Grammy Awards red carpet.
Read moreAUDIO: Chris Crain FT. Eric Roberson – “Stay”
Chris Crain’s latest single enlists singer-songwriter Eric Roberson for a smooth, stylish love cut. This soul tune finds Crain determined to keep a woman around for a while, as she’s brought magic into his life that gleefully radiates through Crain’s charming vocal performance. With funky grooves and jazzy nods to add bursts of charisma and flavor, Chris Crain’s “Stay” uncompromisingly
Read moreAUDIO: Jay Matthes – “Love and Lost and Found”
Singer-songwriter Jay Matthes released a new album last week – his first new music in six years! He brings eleven tracks full of personality and boldness here, incorporating elements of folk rock, Americana and country as he goes. Matthes touches on topics like boozin’ away your problems (“Some People Drink”, “Living 100 Proof”), romantic temptation (“You’re Up to No Good”,
Read moreAUDIO: Pm Dessy Featuring Kellzy K – “Drop Lo”
It’s a love song, but with a trap element, which is a rare combination.
Read moreAUDIO: Vincent Van Great – “Ladies Please”
Over the course of 12 tracks, Van Great is smooth, combining slick raps with some more harmonic elements.
Read moreVIDEO: TBP Wan – “Fire Again”
The flow is completely unfiltered, as he raps on an upbeat track about serving the city.
Read moreAUDIO: Strehlow, Jazzinuf, Noé Mina – “Vista Del Bosque”
The song comes off like a two-minute vacation, with some bold brass pushing the track forward.
Read moreAUDIO: Peppers & Pineapples – “Cut The String”
The song is a rebellion from the drab, boring routine and to rather enjoy living life.
Read moreAUDIO: Beauty Steps – “Show Me Where”
The duo come from the heart on this record, not trying to be over-the-top in any particular elements.
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