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Jane N' The Jungle - “Wasteland” ~ A dynamic melodic thrashing anthem, with unbridled sonic vocal!
In the realm of sonic prowess, the new song "Wasteland" by Jane N' And The Jungle unleashes an unbridled vocal performance that knows no...

Mark Badinson
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Bad Bubble - “Don’t” ~ Actually, Please Do!
Frequent readers of this blog know quite well that eclectic electronic music producer extraordinaire Bad Bubble has scored very highly...

Billy Castillo
Jun 28, 20232 min read


“I Only Have the World” - Izira Burley ~ Sometimes the world is enough!
Controversial option time… Billie Eilish is a tad overrated. I said it. Her songs aren’t bad but I don’t get any real emotion behind her...

Billy Castillo
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Julia Klot - “Boxing Gloves” ~ A Technical Knock-Out!
Frequent readers of this blog know how often I compare current songs to songs from the 80s and 90s; it’s almost a meme at this point, as...

Billy Castillo
May 10, 20232 min read


Wilelmina - “Only Swans See” ~ Chock Full Of Synthy Goodness!
One running theme that has become very evident over the years has been the emergence of retro sounds, especially from the 80s (constant...

Billy Castillo
May 10, 20232 min read


k!ve - “I Don’t Want This” ~ You Want To Hear This!
One thing that generally sucks about getting older is the level of disconnect one feels with the generation(s) after theirs. Case in...

Billy Castillo
May 10, 20232 min read


Olla - “Prana” ~ Elegant Pop Balladry At Its Finest!
One of the trends over the past few years has been the increasing reliance on bringing back “retro” sounds; whether it’s the 80s-inspired...

Billy Castillo
May 4, 20231 min read


Blue Bijou - “In This Town” ~ I Know There’s A Heaven, Cause It’s This Song!
Sometimes knowing little to nothing about an artist can hurt an artist’s career, especially when they’re trying to get their name out...

Billy Castillo
May 4, 20232 min read


Mac Summer - “Suddenly The Rain” ~ More Hooks Than A Bait Shop!
It’s no secret that during what was arguably the worst period ever for mainstream Top 40 pop (the mid to late 2010s), EDM was the sole...

Billy Castillo
May 4, 20232 min read


Said Sara - “Same” ~ Sweeter than shaved ice!
As much as I enjoy modern pop these days - certainly, the music of the past four years is far better than the previous ten - the one...

Billy Castillo
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Bad Bubble - “Cozy Grey Shoes” ~ In a word…classy!
Bad Bubble’s “Cozy Grey Shoes” is an enjoyably understated indie electro-pop romp that is a breath of fresh air in an increasingly “hey...

Billy Castillo
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Aimée - “Hurt Like Hell” ~ So infectious, it deserves its own CDC threat level!
As a reviewer, one of the most difficult aspects is being able to sift through PR hyperbole and in some cases straight-up lies in order...

Billy Castillo
Apr 14, 20231 min read


Kate Ellis - “Hurt” ~ Hurts So Good!
What do you get when you cross authentic country folk with the poetic angst of Trent Reznor’s epic “Hurt”, originally released by Nine...

Billy Castillo
Apr 14, 20232 min read


Clare Easdown - “Wrap Me Up” ~ Wrapped up in auditory bliss!
One oft-repeated (and extremely erroneous) criticism of electronic music is its “cold” and mechanical, devoid of melodic wonder and...

Billy Castillo
Apr 6, 20232 min read


Amy Vee - “Jackknife” ~ Hauntingly beautiful!
One of the worst things that can happen to an artist is becoming pigeonholed into a certain sound. Once that happens, any attempt to step...

Billy Castillo
Apr 6, 20232 min read


V.I.S.H. - “Closurize” ~ Closurize and Enjoy the Vibes…!
Despite the general weakness of the popular music scene in the latter half of the 2010s, one positive trend that has continued into this...

Billy Castillo
Apr 6, 20231 min read


Tess Anderson - “Prison” ~ So good, it’s criminal!
Retro-sounding songs are all the rage these days. Seems like every other week we’re hearing songs that could’ve fit in during the 80s or...

Billy Castillo
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Garland Kelley - “The Point of No Return” ~ Subtly blunt yet uplifting!
Sometimes, an artist’s bio can lead a listener to expect something different from what they end up getting, even if everything in there...

Billy Castillo
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Higgs Field - “Us Forever” ~ Rumors of rock’s death have been greatly exaggerated!
Contrary to popular belief, rock, and roll isn’t dead…it’s just been extremely sick. Years of overly processed, autotuned pablum has...

Billy Castillo
Mar 30, 20232 min read


Madison Davenport - “Danger Danger” ~ Dangerously Good…!
I’ve said this quite a bit over the first three months of 2023, but we seem to be in the midst It’s not often that you immediately vibe...

Billy Castillo
Mar 22, 20232 min read
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