Author: Elicit Magazine

Today, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), release an acoustic version of their new single,“Youngblood”. Download/stream “Youngblood (Acoustic)” HERE.  “Youngblood” is the title track from the band’s third studio album, out June 15 on Capitol Records and now available for pre-order. Fans who pre-order the album will instantly receive “Youngblood” and, “Want You Back.” See below for full album track listing. “Youngblood” hit #1 on Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits and has over 64 million streams. Rolling Stone says, “5 Seconds of Summer shred on ‘Youngblood.’ (The song) has a relentless, thumping rhythm, around which (5SOS) move between delicate verses and a booming chorus.” Nylon declares, “(‘Youngblood’) is… great. Like, really, really great” and Alternative Press calls the song, “stunning.” Watch the “Youngblood” live…

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Buzzing New York City retro-pop duo Fly By Midnight return today with another delightfully upbeat single, “All The Feels.” The duo premiered their newest offering on Billboard’s Facebook Live series alongside an interview about the meaning behind the song and the guys’ future plans. Watch here. Intoxicating and effervescent, “All The Feels” is another delectable pop anthem from the Fly By Midnight guys. Combining their signature retro production and stunning harmonies, Fly By Midnight have once again created a catchy and danceable track that is sure to be the perfect addition to summertime playlists.  Known for their infectious energy and unique harmonies, retro-pop duo Fly By Midnight was formed…

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Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson’s new EP, Apart (Capitol Records), is now available HERE. The collection has been spotlighted as a key release in summer previews by Entertainment Tonight and Entertainment Weekly, with the latter noting, “Apart is a glittering, rock-hued follow-up to their 2009 debut set Break Up.” Certified Platinum in France, Yorn & Johansson’s Break Up charted on the Alternative and Rock album tallies in the U.S. as well as the Billboard 200. It contained nine songs – eight written by Yorn and a cover of Chris Bells’ “I Am The Cosmos.” Yorn, who is known for covering his biggest influences like The Smiths and Springsteen during his live shows, chose to cover a lesser-known…

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Review by Jamie Glenn Jay-Z who? Shako brings in some soulful vibes with his new release of “99 Problems,” a heat-packing track with longing and desire for a love interest. This song delivers a diverse instrumentation that combines both acoustic beats and complex lyricism in a seamless effort by Shako. This acoustic pop-leaning track offers a combination of guitar, piano, backup vocals and electronic drum clap. The entire song gives listeners a sense of feel-good emotion when this track hits their ears and gives off a deep Queens, NY style vibe. The lyrical content throughout this track doesn’t fall short…

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Review by Jamie Glenn Trent Minter has released his second single titled “It’s Over,” an acoustic sober slow burn track that showcases the sad side of a broken relationship. This lyrically driven track demonstrates a more instrumentally motivated track for listeners who enjoy complex bluegrass and acoustic sounds best for rainy days and suburban coffee shops. This Sante Fe, Texas Folk, Blues and soul sound gives listeners a taste of the darker side of love with lyrics like “ So baby don’t look at me that way / you know I wish I could stay another day / oh but…

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