Love them or hate em there is no denying that the girls from Fifth Harmony are ridiculously talented. On their highly anticipated debut album “Reflection” they showcase their incredible vocal range and smooth harmonies with ease while delivering some strong independently fueled pop/RNB tracks. It isn’t all smooth sailing for these girls as halfway through…
Category: New Music
SINGLE REVIEW: Rihanna Featuring Kanye West and Paul McCartney – FourFiveSeconds
R8 is one of the most anticipated albums of 2015 and for good reason. After months of speculation of when she would drop her first single it’s finally here. “FourFiveSeconds” is a stripped back acoustic track featuring industry heavyweights Paul McCartney and Kanye West. Vocally the harmonies are on point and evolve over the duration…
SINGLE REVIEW: Giorgio Moroder Featuring Kylie Minogue – Right Here, Right Now
The king of disco Giorgio Moroder is launching his comeback in 2015 with his first studio album in over 30 years. With features from Sia, Britney Spears, Foxes, Charli XCX, Mikky Ekko and Matthew Koma this album will bring disco back in a big way. His first collaboration from this project has finally been…
SINGLE REVIEW – GRL – Lighthouse
GRL have been through a tough couple of months after the tragic loss of fellow member Simone Battle. After having some time off to grieve and mentally prepare for what they have planned as a group in 2015 they are finally back with their first single. “Lighthouse” is a touchingly beautiful pop ballad paying tribute…
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Years And Years
The UK continue to deliver us some of the hottest acts to keep an eye on during 2015 and Years And Years have just topped that list. The electronica trio from London are beginning to create quite the stir captivating attention from the likes of Katy Perry and Ellie Goulding who have both taken to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ciara – I Bet
It’s been two years since we’ve heard new music from Princess Cici and with a massive 2015 planned she has already delivered her first single from her forthcoming sixth studio album. “I Bet” is a gracious RNB ballad that allows her to open up and leave her dirty laundry to air. The song criticizes her…
ALBUM REVIEW – Meghan Trainor – Title
Meghan Trainor may just be one of the most overrated pop stars of right now. Her debut album “Title” is heavily overproduced and relies on annoying doo-woops to attempt to be catchy. Ever since her instant rise to fame with “All About That Bass” she’s been pushing this vintage throwback sound with a side of…
ALBUM REVIEW: Fall Out Boy – American Beauty/American Psycho
Fall Out Boy know how to make hit songs. It’s in their DNA and their new album “American Beauty/American Psycho” has some future FOB hits just waiting to be unleashed. Opening track “Irresistible” starts where their last album finished off with an infectious pop rock hook lead by horns, synths and strong drums. It’s a…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kelly Clarkson – Heartbeat Song
Kelly Clarkson usually delivers pop anthems that comfortably sit at the top of the charts but her new pop endeavor falls flat. “Heartbeat Song” lacks substance and fails to build and sustain a level of energy she usually creates effortlessly. The verses are quite strong and have potential but the chorus is boring, safe and…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do
Ellie Goulding has managed to steal my heart all over again with “Love Me Like You Do” from the upcoming Fifty Shades Of Grey Movie. This monstrous pop anthem builds mood perfectly and transitions smoothly from a synth led verse to a dramatic drum filled hook taking you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Her vocals…