To coincide with the release of her sublime and revealing new EP what i didn’t get to say, we caught up with pop and soul singer and songwriter Amanda Aponte, to find out more about the music, the writing process, the emotions behind the songs, and how things have changed over the past year. Here’s … Continued
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Sublime new music suddenly hits the airwaves, an already impactful Amanda Aponte reaches peak vocal and lyrical embrace, for the emotional depths and enhcnating melodies, of what i didn’t get to say.
A fresh twist of performative flair, a slick riff, and a simple ode to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man is a catchy nod to the indie rock style of acts like The Hives, only with a twist of something all the more old-school in that rock and roll hook.
Cinematic exploration, heavy bass and intriguing, mysterious vocals – something like nostalgia from the days of Massive Attack – all introduces this creatively unique debut album from Chicago songwriter and artist Cosmos Ray.
Soulful RnB vocals cascade through a quiet and thoughtful mix. Erthe St. James blends organic, tribal rhythms and Gospel vibes, with a conceptual poignancy that’s bold and beautiful, for the sensational new album Soul Nepotism.
Four original songs from acoustic singer and songwriter Dan Arwady highlight the purity and poetic intrigue of an artist born to create and perform. Carry With You is a simple yet striking collection, and highlights the devotion and ability of multi-instrumentalist Dan Arwady in a beautiful way.
Chicago dance-pop legend Irene Michaels, standing tall on the back of seven decades of entertainment and connection to the scene, returns this season with an unexpected EDM and House-fusion drop that’s as likable as it is fearlessly confident.
Poetry and soulful depth glide united through the airwaves, as The Przmatics deliver the compelling story and timeless soul-pop groove of The Hope & The Hurt.
That’s the intention of much of Irene’s music and performances, to engage and entertain – to get people dancing, to bring them together. It’s a skill that stands tall throughout her career and recording repertoire, and it continues to inspire and uplift with each new chapter and style.
Nostalgic Dance-Pop production and a stunning vocal melody light up the songwriting space with a memorable kind of strength. Chicago’s Amanda Aponte balances the soulful emotion of performance with a few more surface level floor-filler quirks, for the stand-out single LIPSTICK LESBIAN.
Chicago rapper and artist Goldy delivers a summer groove fusing colourful production and a calm yet captivating flow. Donald Glover is a single from the superb debut album ORO, and it underlines the mellow but confident wordplay and distinct vocal tone of Goldy in a way that’s easy to vibe to.
That quality seems rare these days – the skill of rap and writing bars coming second to image and volume in many cases. Here though, in a refreshing turn away from the emo and simple bangers scenes, Too Humble pays tribute to the dawn of Hip Hop, whilst introducing a rightfully calm and collected artist with a clear talent for engaging listeners on the mic.