Villagers’ “Again” Will Bring Your Emotions Full Circle
New track, “Again” from Villagers’ new album ‘The Art of Pretending to Swim’ is an atmospheric take on the feeling of rediscovering inspiration. Its dreamy soundscape starts as a minimalist arrangement atop a continuous pulsating beat with the word “again” uttered on a loop, answering each lyrical line. As the song plays on, the simple […]
The Chilled Out Escapism Of Lauren Scott’s “Lost”
Philly’s Lauren Scott brings the smooth vibes with her chilled-out track “Lost.” The jazzy single is the perfect release to top off the end of a memorable summer. The atmosphere here definitely inspires relaxation, reminiscent of the way Jill Scott (any relation?) has always been known to achieve. The lush instrumentation, groovy bassline, and Scott’s […]
San Fernando Ramblers’ “Get Up” Will Get You Pumped Up
This is the type of song you’d probably want to hear – assuming you woke up in a good mood – first thing in the morning as you get up out of bed. That may not have been the initial intention with the appropriately titled “Get Up” by San Fernando Ramblers, but what the heck, […]
The Tentative Romance Of Reno McCarthy’s “Time And Place”
Reno McCarthy’s “Time & Place” offers a sonic dreamlike mood that forces its listener to straddle the line of reality and the surreal. Not unlike Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game,” the song is able to convey a similar state of serenity – like soft beach waves crashing rhythmically nearby and the feeling of never wanting it […]
