Tag: ballad

Canadian, indie, pop

Fill Up on Serotonin With Alanna Matty’s Latest

Canadian musician Alanna Matty knocks another one out of the park with her latest release Serotonin. The Halifax-based songwriter has a particular ear for matching the tone of her productions with the feelings evoked by the stories described in her lyricism and Serotonin is a perfect example of that.  It’s a slow burning ballad that leans heavily on delicate piano but the real treat comes … Continue reading Fill Up on Serotonin With Alanna Matty’s Latest

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pop, rnb

Strike Gold with TaniA Kyllikki

When you imagine yourself in love, what do you believe that should feel like?  If you ask British singer-songwriter TaniA Kyllikki, it might feel like you’ve found yourself in incredible fortune; congratulations, you’ve struck gold! I’ve Struck Gold With You is an intrepid ballad that rests largely on steady pulsating arpeggio’s interlocking with single notes on piano, creating a delicate and pensive foundation for the … Continue reading Strike Gold with TaniA Kyllikki

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Music Reviews

Niclas Sólheim Højgaard’s Ró exudes elegance and charm.

Beginning with a steadfast hi-hat roll accompanied by a string swell that moves us immediately into a waltz-like ballad well suited for slow dancing, Ró by Niclas Sólheim Højgaard is our pick for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re spending it alone or you’ve been lucky enough to secure a date for the evening, Ró would provide a beautifully elegant atmosphere to your day. The track features … Continue reading Niclas Sólheim Højgaard’s Ró exudes elegance and charm.

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Luchi’s “Things He Handed Down” is like an emotional conversation with an old friend.

How can fathers not love their sons?  It’s the question posed by Glasgow-based Luchi in his most recent release, “Things He Handed Down”, an emotional pop-rock ballad.  From the moment the delicate piano strings are struck by the hammers accompanied by long-bowed violins welcoming us into a similarly somber headspace, we can feel Luchi’s sentimental reflection as it fades impassionately into view.  While the vocal … Continue reading Luchi’s “Things He Handed Down” is like an emotional conversation with an old friend.

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New Music Release: Andrew Thomas “Dancing Through The Pain”

Available everywhere today, the latest by U.K based Andrew Thomas, “Dancing Through The Pain” is an emotional reflection on a mother coming to terms with the loss of her daughter. Produced by Canadian Mikey Scott, the track comes from Andrew’s forthcoming album “The Book of Short Stories” due out on June 16th, 2023. Listen now on Spotify Watch the official music video on YouTube Pre-order … Continue reading New Music Release: Andrew Thomas “Dancing Through The Pain”

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Losing Our Minds For Isa Raja

It begins with an ominous edge, a single full-bodied acoustic guitar strumming chords with intention, each one struck a little more aggressive than the last. Or at least that’s how it seems as each chord descends into the next, carefully guiding us down into the depths with it like a precise town clock. The chords are replaced by single picked notes that bring with them … Continue reading Losing Our Minds For Isa Raja

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