Big Sexy “Here We Are” Single Review

The music that makes an impact and leaves a lasting mark on the soul is that which resonates deeply and transcends multiple genres in an effort to capture a story that moves the listener. That is the impact American band Big Sexy achieves with their latest single, “Here We Are.”

The story of the song follows two dairy farmers from Minnesota, who meet as teenagers and grow together through the years until they reunite in their golden years. The lyrics are powerful, evoking the human connection that can occur when two people least expect it. The story also speaks to growth, both as individuals and together, as they each take on their respective paths and, through the good times and the bad, find one another. The story is a journey through life, friendship, and something more as two people grow together. 

The music itself was also moving. The vocals do a great job of blending the emotional progress of a singer/songwriter vibe with the familiar twang and heart of a country single. Yet the power of the song itself lies in the fusion of genres, bridging the gaps between the singer’s and songwriter’s styles of melodies, rock guitar riffs, and country bass and percussion that help drive home the more emotional aspects of the song. This balance of genres achieves something even more remarkable, though, which is to convey a story through the combination of powerful lyrics and heartfelt music. A song that speaks of love, friendship, and what it means to be human in this world, this song is the perfect song to lead into the fall season. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

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Eyal Erlich Review

When a great band or artist comes around with a unique sound and a heartwarming voice, it doesn’t matter where the band comes from. Great music transcends borders, barriers, and languages. In artist Eyal Erlich, listeners can rest assured that a striking and powerful voice is ready to make a splash for international listeners. 

Hailing from Israel, the artist has made a name for themselves in the country, performing small, intimate shows that showcase a range of songs that are both heartfelt and engaging from the get-go. The artist does an incredible job of embodying what makes the singer/songwriter genre of music so great. The music feels personal, speaks to the everyday person living life, and explores what it means to be human in an ever-evolving world. 

The soft melodies are the first thing that draws listeners in. The songs themselves, which include “Already In”, “All in All”, “Jenny”, and my personal favorite, “I Wish I Knew”, all strike a balance between soft/classic rock, with narrative-driven lyrics that evoke the singer-songwriter vibes of the artist. The song “I Wish I Knew” in particular is a powerful song of love and loss, and the yearning we all feel to go back to the times in a relationship when that love was stronger and more deeply felt, but how too often pain and love lost on both sides make that an impossible future. 

The song “Already In” is a great song that showcases the powerful draw of love, whether at first sight or in that first meeting, and how that kind of powerful connection can draw a person in quickly and blindly, sometimes for good, and other times for naught. The song “Jenny” was a powerful song about that initial loss in a relationship. At the same time, “All in All” changed the tone of the song list with a grittier tone to the guitar riffs, showcasing the price of pursuing fame and what a person would do to be with the person they love most. The storytelling and melodic atmosphere each of these songs creates pierces the soul and stays with the listener long after these tracks end.

All in All (no pun intended), artist Eyal Erlich is a powerful vocalist and great musician that people should be listening out for. The emotional, compelling lyrics lend a great narrative tone to the overall music, and the steady, melodic rhythms will stay with audiences as the artist strives to bring their first full album to life in the coming years. If you haven’t yet, check out each of these tracks as they are performed live on the artists’ YouTube page, and be sure to follow the artist and stream their music now.

All in all https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhVb7uMee_M

Jenny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA2BYNJnX4I

Already in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pi6OpSKzfo

I wish I knew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci-Zb2iuOa4

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Andy Michaels Revisited Album Review (Written and Video)

A powerhouse singer/songwriter who refuses to be boxed into a single label, Andy Michaels wows listeners with his smooth vocals and command of the emotional spectrum in his album, “Revisited”.

The Australian singer/songwriter has crafted a record that fuses an indie pop sound with a classic rock twist. Bringing music that touches the soul, Andy Michaels impresses with his late 80’s/early 90’s vocal talent that embeds itself instantly into your mind. What really makes this artist stand out above the rest is his command over the storytelling of his album. Each song tells a different tale, one that touches on core emotions we’ve all felt at one point or another, and yet he brings these feelings to life almost effortlessly.

Overall this was an incredible album. Whether you love powerful ballads like “Angel” or “Where Are You Now” or more contemporary songs like “I Just Want To Be The One”, this album has something for fans of every genre. Refusing to be defined, singer/songwriter Andy Michaels brings multiple genres and sounds together in an effort to bridge the gap between these styles, and focus on what matters, and that’s the story of the song and the music being played. If you haven’t yet you should pick up your copy or listen to artist Andy Michaels album “Revisited” today!

Rating: 10/10

Artist Biography

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“Poet, composer, singer and guitarist, Andy is a wonderful breath of fresh of fresh air in a somewhat cynical and tumultuous musical world.” (Coastal Times, WA, 2016)

With his songs have been described as “True Adult Contemporary Music”, Andy has established a popular following over the years with his works compared with modern contemporary artists “The Script” , “Counting Crows”, and “R.E.M”, as well as international Legends Cat Stevens and Neil Young. His voice is unique and gives passion and vitality to his songs, whilst his lyrics are not only intelligent and profound, but innocent and appealing.

Andy’s arrangements and music style are also reminiscent of Cold Play, Pink Floyd and Peter Gabriel. His voice is unique and gives passion and vitality to all his songs and for added impact on several songs on his new Album, “Revisited”, he also enlisted the amazing, Macey Gray sounding, vocal talent of UK born Kerrie Ironside.

Andy has played guitar since a car accident left him temporarily incapacitated before he was 20 years of age. His poems have been published by the International Library of Poetry, USA. Andy has not lost his passion for performing, with regular performances around Australia as well as in Asia, including China. His songs have received radio play in many countries including Australia, USA, England, Canada, South Africa, Switzerland and Netherlands, where his songs have been syndicated to multiple radio stations

Artist Links

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Music Videos

White Lies – https://youtu.be/6JrTkbXJAU0 

Where are you Now – https://youtu.be/aI311P67fMw

I just want to be the One – https://youtu.be/FI_0GBAEqUM

 

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