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Pop/Review PLAYKNOW – Is It So Hard To Be Good

PLAYKNOW has created an anthem you’ll never forget – Is It So Hard To Be Good. It asks one simple question and it’s sufficient. Music soars in and your shoulders sink a fraction. It’s a song that you want to play to someone – ASAP. Hans Petter Stormoen is a...

Pop/Review Ersin Secrin – Holding on to you

Ersin Secrin is a man with a knack for gently drawing you into a story. “Holding on to You” starts softly, remains intimate for a while, then reveals its larger emotions – and that’s what makes it so rewarding when it pays off. Ersin is not a performer; he is...

Pop/Review Ricky Earlywine – the grace code

Ricky Earlywine has created a sort of pocket universe. The combination of the serious message with the soft, dreamy sound is why “The Grace Code” works so well. Ricky does it all himself from his own bedroom, including writing, singing and creating the finished product. It’s a full ownership that...

Pop/Review 7FONSO – Nothing to Hold

It’s clear from the beginning that 7FONSO has a purpose with “Nothing to Hold”. The track immediately starts to pulse and then it just doesn’t let go of the room. 7FONSO is active in all kinds of dance styles, incorporating urban beats as well as more club oriented beats. That...

Pop/Review Elisabeth Grey – Echoes of Paradise

It’s a good song that proves again that it’s not about how soon you make music, it’s about how good you make music. “Echoes of Paradise” starts off relaxed, as if the songwriter is a seasoned flyer who knows what she’s looking for to say. After years of family and...

Pop/Review The New Citizen Kane – FREE to FEEL

The New Citizen Kane has assembled an EP reminiscent of waking up slowly and choosing to stay awake. “Free to Feel” unfolds across seven tracks, which build upon one another. By the end of the day, you’ve really been somewhere. An artist who has worked for years to create his...

Pop/Review Catlea – Someone’s Got To

Catlea moves into a new environment with “Someone’s Got To,” which is like listening to someone slowly work through a difficult time. The song is about choosing yourself when others can’t do it for you. That simple decision is one of the best parts of the song. The song begins...

Pop/Review Naoko Hiranuma – Not a Heroine

Not a Heroine is a song by Naoko Hiranuma, and it’s a song that catches your attention. It’s not like a soft noise in the background. It invites you to hear the words and the emotions behind them. The song starts softly, almost as if it’s a secret being shared...

Pop/Review Ana April – Revolution

Revolution is a natural song that grabs attention from the get-go by Ana April. It looks lively, fresh, and vibrant, but not overpowering. It’s quite something that draws you in so fast, and before you know it, you’re loving the song and its easy charm. The song’s focus is her...

Synth-Pop/Review The New Citizen Kane – metalLIC

From the opening bars of the new song metaLLIC, The New Citizen Kane draws you into a late-night vibe. The track has a mysterious quality, but it’s also easy to get into. It’s a song for quiet times, when the rest of the world is still. The bass line is...

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