“342” is an inferno of passionate vocals cascading over the powerful simplicity of a beat built on the emotional strength of strings. LEIO casts painful memories into the fire of her debut single, moving forward at all costs.
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Why We Like It: Madame Gandhi’s “See Me Thru”
“See Me Thru” is a brilliant conglomeration of Madame Gandhi’s experience and deep bag of talents. The electro-synth laden track pulls from many sounds to frame the spacy vocals but the song’s exceptional drum patterns keep the listener grounded to the evolving soundscape.
Why We Like It: J. Loree’s “Dead or Alive”
“Dead or Alive” expresses rapper J. Loree’s dismay at fighting internal demons while portraying an unfaltering facade to the people in his life. The track blends hip-hop with escalating rock elements and culminates in a powerful crescendo of guitar and rap.
Why We Like It: Chrispin’s “Good Bad”
“Good Bad” runs as a sun-tinged anthem about collision and contradiction, taking the good with the bad and the highs with the lows. Chrispin’s high energy delivery gives the dance beat exciting texture and vibrancy.