Author: Elicit Magazine

Reuben Alexander’s signature soul sound is highlighted by musician mastery and is a unique blend of smooth R&B, soulful funk and pop. He creates a fresh sound of classic soul with contemporary pop essence. The foundation of the new project is based on a core collaboration with Grammy Award Winning, RIAA Platinum Certified producer Josh Stevens. The LP “In Reality” to be released later this year, encompasses Alexander’s unique ability to reflect on human emotions with emotive and introspective lyrics highlighting love, loss and hope. Alexander explains how storytelling and observing others including himself is at the root of all…

Read More

Moving forward as an independent artist, Ben Haenow has released his introspective second album ‘Alive’. The gifted vocalist and lyricist has also revealed that a limited number of physical copies will be available soon. With his new record, Ben offers fans an insight into his experiences over the past few years. By reflecting on an array of emotions, the former X Factor winner has created an honest collection of tracks that will resonate with listeners on a global scale. Ben is thrilled that his new album ‘Alive’ is now available to download and stream worldwide. He said: “I’m really excited…

Read More

Review by Emily Smith “[The song] is about being around/in love with a self-destructive person,” explains multi-instrumentalist and Ohio native Marcus Alan Ward on his latest single “Faster.” “It’s kind of like watching a car crash: It’s a terrible image, but you can’t really take your eyes off of it.” This magnetic electro-soul track represents what it feels like to be in the passenger seat with that self-destructive person. Throughout the track, a car is a heavily referenced symbol. The person driving it is speeding up, not caring about her safety, and engaging in behavior that will cause her to…

Read More

Review by Giovanna Citro Emma Rowe, 25-year-old singer/songwriter has recently released her latest single “Lioness.” This particular track brings back a true sound of rock that’s filled with a wide range of emotions, forcing the listener to feel her words. The song begins with the faint sound of the acoustic guitar and Emma’s soft vocals that lure the listener in. However, 30 seconds into the track the listener is immediately blown away as Emma lets her powerful voice break free. Emma’s voice is authentic and incredibly distinctive as she goes from a soft, gentle sound to a powerful rock and…

Read More

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “THE NIGHT OF MY DEATH” Exploring the subject of death, Alexis Harte brings us both a powerful song and video as he touches on a sensitive question for some: If today was your last day, how would you live it? The song starts with happy-go-lucky whistling and upbeat guitar strumming as Alexis’s voice follows effortlessly as he sings the line, “On the night of my death, I was feeling fine…” It’s here that the listener realizes — although the beat is one you can definitely nod your head to — the lyrics are about to take…

Read More