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MJF 2025 Part 1 : Raye, Leon Bridges… R&B, soul et émotions brutes

par Julien Portenguen17 juillet 202517 juillet 20250

L’édition 2025 du Montreux Jazz Festival bat son plein (du 04 au 19 juillet) et il est l’heure de nos chroniques musicales annuelles au cœur …

Dacey’s « Luv U A Lil Bit »: Saltiest Love Song Ever

par 24 septembre 202124 octobre 20210

« Luv U A Lil Bit » by the band Dacey is an anti-ballad in that it is has none of the traditional sappiness of a love song. Instead, it takes a more everyday approach to affection: the kind that is heavily laced with teasing and eye rolling and maddening back and forths.

Gillian Heidi’s New Single «Moonlight», Is A Loving Dream

par 27 novembre 20202 mars 20210

Now that we told you a little bit more about Gillian Heidi, let’s focus on Moonlight, which is for us, her most vulnerable and powerful song.
Moonlight in itself is about a relationship, which feel different to her because it’s an healthy one, on the opposite of the one she is describing in fray, our latest review about her.

Jay-Elle Captures Summer Feels With New Single “Listening” Featuring Cenza

par 18 septembre 202021 septembre 20200

The perfect pop song to celebrate the end of summer is here, and it’s called “Listening”, by alternative singer/songwriter Jay-Elle, in collaboration with Cenza.

Brooks Thomas – Vocals That Sound Just Like Heaven

par Marcus Gon2 octobre 20180

“Gravity”, the second single that the Bronx-based experimental pop band Brooks Thomas is sharing ahead of the release of their new album Poison (released September 21st). Light …

AMERY – Smooth Old School R&B et Pop Moderne

par Marcus Gon13 août 201727 avril 20240

En silence en sa présence, il a regarde, mais elle n’y prend garde, En silence en son absence, il rêve avoir eu l’audace de briser …

Laura Clauzel – Rendre Hommage A La Féminité

par Marcus Gon24 mai 20172 juin 20171

Pour celles qui vivent de passion, vibrent d’émotions Pour celles qui ne dorment plus la nuit, mais toujours rêvent de jour, Pour celles au sang …

The High Corporation – Soul & Groove Music: All About Progression

par Marcus Gon26 avril 20172 juin 20171

Imaginative, cinematic, progressive, suggestive, Everywhere they go, this Czech/Slovak collective, called The High Corporation, Keeps their audience amazed with outstanding performers. They’ve just released a …

Pip Hall -This Is Escapist Music

par Marcus Gon19 mars 201727 avril 20240

A daughter may have lost her father but never has she lost her love for her father Daddy’s little girl sings with her Daddy’s haunting …

Pip Hall – A Bright Talent In A Dark Music Universe

par Marcus Gon25 novembre 201625 novembre 20161

Her light and innocent voice is the only delight you can find by night, Both her eyes reflect her questioning mind, filled up with mixed …

G Matthews – She Was Born To Perform

par Marcus Gon7 octobre 20167 octobre 20160

She was once told she was born to be a dancer She used to go to sleep thinking she could do better So she woke up …

Kori Lynn – Finding A Silver Lake Gem

par Marcus Gon26 août 201627 avril 20240

https://soundcloud.com/korilynnmusic/searchin-for-you Groovy bass line, following a tempo to make you feel walking along, as the singer tells her story Minimalist ethereal guitar chords, suggesting the …

Sol – Bright Mind From South California (Interview)

par Marcus Gon20 août 20160

‘The city is close enough for a kiss, and far enough to lust over… I am not consumed by the culture, ideals, or stigma catalyzed …

Diana Ebe – Reflecting The Idea Of Delusion In Songwriting

par Marcus Gon11 août 201627 avril 20241

In this world, the elusive idea of love is like gold dust, and some might mistake it for lust; Before turning Twice your back on a …

AMARA – Pure And Vulnerable, Like Kaolin

par Marcus Gon1 août 201627 avril 20243

« Mirror, mirror, tell me and say how beautiful am I today » Venerable beauty with white purity, yet vulnerable like white kaolin Enchanting AMARA, we’ve previously discovered with …

Trickster Guru – The Soul Searching Of A Songwriter

par Marcus Gon18 juillet 20161

Catchy, and addictive, as fresh as a summer breeze This is the kind of song to make you scream ‘Aw what a feeling’ Feeling life, …

Diana Ebe – Capturing The Right Feelings In Songwriting

par Marcus Gon18 mai 201610 août 20161

Lonesome with mixed feelings between dreams and reality, Laying down, overthinking, writing, and now singing: Self-expression and self-achievement provides such a relief for your mind and …

DEER: Invitation A L’Evasion

par Marcus Gon7 mai 20167 mai 20160

Tel un chaman, il erre vers de divers et sauvages paysages Entonnant un chant tout au long de sa marche, qui s’élève et demeure Résonnant dans …

Jack Berry: Rock, Some Like It Hard

par Marcus Gon5 mai 20165 mai 20160

https://soundcloud.com/jackberrymeanmachine/coal/s-I4vcL The heavy groove of the drums coupled with the loudly and expressive vocals Shall make you nod your head then wave your hair as …