BellaDaPrima Drops Anthemic Single ‘Alone In The Night’

Canadian musician BellaDaPrima delivers a fusion of R&B, pop, and hip-hop on her latest single “Alone In The Night,” an uber catchy production led by booming beats and anthemic soundscape.  With smooth rap verses seamlessly blending into an infectious chorus rooted in her bold vocals, the track drew inspiration from insomnia and sleep codependency. As someone who struggled to fall asleep if she didn’t have … Continue reading BellaDaPrima Drops Anthemic Single ‘Alone In The Night’

Lucy Dye Releases Dreamy”Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”

Singer-songwriter, producer and performer Lucy Dye has released her euphoric yet melancholic avant pop single “Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”. Musically, the track is rooted in dreamy synths, hazy beats and Dye’s husky vocals. With a powerful voice founded on vulnerability, the track weaves an atmospheric tale of the beauty of the restless club culture she discovered on countless encounters through the nightlight of various cities … Continue reading Lucy Dye Releases Dreamy”Crystal Eyes x Diamond Minds”

Sasha Chaa Releases “ABRACADABRA”

Bilingual North African musician Sasha Chaa has just dropped the upbeat and empowering track “ABRACADABRA,” led by her playful yet sultry vocal lines and an intricately layered composition built on Amapiano (African drums), pianos, and strings, with sleek R&B undertones peeking through.  The summery feel-good production comes with a message about not being taken for granted, as her sweet voice flits between English and French … Continue reading Sasha Chaa Releases “ABRACADABRA”

The Refrain Interview: Messmaker

Cleveland indie alt-rock duo MESSMAKER has just released their latest single, “We Are The Architects“. The track marks their first release since their debut album, 2020’s Through The Fire. Musically, the track sees the band take a slightly more mature turn in production while continuing to perfect the sound they started on the first album. We had the chance to ask Messmaker a couple questions as … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Messmaker

The Refrain Interview: #lameassdads

#lameassdads is a pop-punk band from Toledo, Ohio, who has just announced the vinyl release of their album Greetings from Nowhere, Ohio. The vinyl is being released by Punkerton Records. It’s being released as random mix color vinyl so each record will be an unique, one of one. The vinyl release also features two bonus tracks, one of which has never been released! The band was … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: #lameassdads

The Refrain Interview: Omar Feliciano

Queens, NY singer-songwriter Omar Feliciano has just released his newest album, the 12-track House Of Aragon. This intimate album as a whole dives into and reflects on topics such as systemic racism, history, the prison system, human rights, the struggling and misunderstood artist, social media, friendships, loss, and relationships.  Omar Feliciano is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Queens, NY. He earned a bachelor’s degree in … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Omar Feliciano

Sakoya Releases Reflective “Reset Restart”

Indianapolis, Indiana hard rock act Sakoya has released their newest single, the melodic metalcore rocker “Reset Restart ”. The track is a perfect showcase for vocalist Alex Nauth’s full-bodied melodies and the band’s riff-heavy, radio-ready brand of polished heavy rock. Thematically, “Reset Restart” is a song for anyone who has been through hardships and needs to reset themselves and restart who they are as a person. “It’s about making … Continue reading Sakoya Releases Reflective “Reset Restart”

15 Year Old Pop Singer Annissa Murad Impresses With “Ice Cream Mess”

Rising teen pop sweetheart Annissa Murad is set to deliver your summer pop soundtrack with “Ice Cream Mess,” a vibrant production inspired by the carefree tunes of a Cafe in Paris that seeks to put aside negativity and enjoy living your best life by letting go of everything bringing you down. At only 15, Annissa merges an ability to bring mature and modern pop sounds … Continue reading 15 Year Old Pop Singer Annissa Murad Impresses With “Ice Cream Mess”

Asha Gold unveils rich pop candy ‘Up To Me’

We’ve been top fans of Asha Gold since her debut, simply because she’s the gift which keeps on giving. She’s made a comeback in preparation for her EP release at the end of this year with the zesty track ‘Up To Me’. This time she joins forces with Bamily’s Louis Fulford Smith on production to produce an effortless yet intricate number.  The track is about … Continue reading Asha Gold unveils rich pop candy ‘Up To Me’

The Refrain Interview: Zizzer

Tuscaloosa artist Zizzer is back with his latest single, the hard-hitting rap/rock hybrid “Purge”. The single features both Zizzer’s innate knack for intricate hip-hop-infused pop rock production and his clever lyrics, matched with his machine gun fire intense delivery. Ryan Jones became “Zizzer” once he started recording with a cheap microphone and an out-of-date computer while living in a trailer by the loud railroad tracks down … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Zizzer

The Refrain Interview: Marko Bojkovic

Florida metal guitarist Marko Bojkovic has released his latest album, Venom. Musically, the album is a mixture of progressive metal, death metal, power metal, and thrash metal, with a hint of influence from anime and video game OSTs. The album was preceded by two lead singles, “My Strength Returning“, and the title track “Venom”. The three-and-a-half-minute instrumental track is a wild ride of riffs, blast beats, and of course, what … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Marko Bojkovic

Sam Himself’s “Never Let Me Go” is art at its finest

Hailing from Brooklyn, Swiss-born artist Sam Himself risks another shot at hope with passionate new song “Never Let Me Go’” With tangible passion, Sam paints a soundscape exploring ethereal tones and gloomy textures.  The track marks a period of professional recognition for Sam, developed in parallel with personal upheaval that caused him great distress and worry. The light at the end of the tunnel came … Continue reading Sam Himself’s “Never Let Me Go” is art at its finest