Melanie Martinez “Mad Hatter” Cry Baby This is what happens when Tim Burton movies come to life. You get this frightening video by Melanie Martinez. Martinez has a tremendous voice, and her character as the Cry Baby is actually realistic … Continue Reading
12AM “No Good 4 U” AFTERPARTY Coming from Canada, 12AM (real name Matt) has this amazing voice that makes him seem much older than he is and much more experienced than he could possibly be. When he “No Good 4 … Continue Reading
The Wintyr “This Water” Fury What a voice. Evelyn Hart has one of the voices that reaches deep into your soul. Based in Cape Town/London, THE WINTYR began as the solo project of Evelyn Hart (vocals/synth/piano). Tristan Carmichael (Guitar/Synth/Piano) and Brendyn … Continue Reading
Liz Brennan “Body Bags” Wow!!!! And we thought Lana del Ray was creepy?!?!. Liz Brennan is so wonderfully creepy and beautiful As her bio says: Liz Brennan is a singer-songwriter from New York who has combined many musical elements to … Continue Reading
Heather LaRose “Run With Me” Those who think good pop music is dead, have not heard Heather LaRose. This woman knows that the word “pop” is not always bad. “Pop” is short for popular, and there are some great popular … Continue Reading
BYRN “Sentimental Fool” Dreams Are Easy Why isn’t BYRN being played all over the radio? “Sentimental Fool” is very much radio friendly yet different enough to stand out. Sounding like Lana del Rey with more energy, BYRN has a voice … Continue Reading
Melwonder “Years” The single for Australian wunderkid, Melwonder (formally Melwonderland), is possibly the saddest song I have ever heard. With a sound reminiscent of Lana and Bat for Lashes, with a DIY sound, Melwonder has written the saddest, most beautiful … Continue Reading
Lexi Scherr “Not The Kind” All Take Wow, from that beautiful bass line (one of my favorites ever) that starts the song, and then that fabulous voice, this song is a wonder. When Scherr sings, ‘you’re not the kind I … Continue Reading
Dear Strange “The Unicorn” Lovely Heroes The combination of Music by Romain Frequency and Lyrics and Vocals by Dorian E add up to an experience like no other. Dorian E has one of those voices only heaven grants, and the music swirls … Continue Reading
Distoria “Lift Point” The new single from New York alt-band Distoria is a triumph on all levels. Helena Martin, vocalist/songwriter/piano, has one of those voices that can fill a stadium but still be intimate enough to feel she is singing … Continue Reading
A Deer, A Horse “Gunpoint” Gunpoint/Mother The core duo of Rebecca Satellite (guitar, vocals) and Angela Phillips (bass, vocals) met back in 2011 after attending Sarah Lawrence College. And thank goddess they did. This duo is tremendous. They basically kicked … Continue Reading
Jessica Domingo “Everything Just Wasn’t Enough” Masterpiece Let me be alone with this song. I love everything about Domingo; her looks, her wonderful voice, her vulnerability, her bravery. Domingo wears her heart on her sleeve. In contrast to Lana, who … Continue Reading
r.e.l. “Salt” r.e.l. r.e.l was established in 2013 when composer/songwriter, Arielle Sitrick, assembled the band that now backs her up in live performances. Sitrick has a most unusual voice (read that, fantastic) and her subject matter is amazing. To construct … Continue Reading
Melwonderland “Games” Melwonderland, from Melbourne, Australia, is a solo artist somewhat like Lana and Lorde, but exploring a darker, more R&B musical ground than the other two. Melwonderland has this knack of combining the best of the old (R&B) … Continue Reading