Review by Emily Smith Dealing with themes of heartache and relationships, all enveloped in a shower of rich guitar work, the latest EP from singer-songwriter Luke Wilmoth We’re the Lucky Ones After All is a sincere and likable project. One of the EP’s strengths lies within the virtuosity of the guitar work. Many songs on here immediately take hold of the listener by enticing them with incredibly lush and melodic guitars in the beginning. The song “San Pellegrino,” for instance, begins with a melodic riff that sounds fairly cheerful. The sound of this riff contrasts with the unhappy meaning of…
Author: Elicit Magazine
Hip-hop as we know it is constantly changing and our next featured artist Cal Combs is a testament to the shift. Our understanding of the genre of hip-hop correlates directly with the values we characterize it by. Throughout history, if you were to look into the context of any hip-hop song, you’ll begin to notice the number of similarities and patterns between artists. But, this is where Cal Combs stands out from the rest. His approach to hip-hop defies a lot of previous notions about the genre and provides a breath of fresh air for listeners who have yet to…
Review by Emily Smith “I have no idea how I passed through customs with all these bars.” This line echoes at the beginning of the track, letting the listener know a couple of things. First, this person has a sense of humor and creativity. Second, this track is a narrative told from an immigrant’s perspective. Rapper Sha Vlimpse storms onto the scene with his latest track “Bangla,” infusing his perspective as an immigrant hailing from Bangladesh onto a passionate track. Sha Vlimpse comments on the track by saying, “My song “Bangla” is just a brief introduction to the idea of…
Review by Giovanna Citro Coldway, a rap/hip-hop artist from Memphis, Tennessee recently released his latest self-produced single “Money”. The track brings to our attention the ups and downs of superstardom from Coldway’s point of view, putting the listener in his shoes. “Money” begins with an arrangement of faint piano instrumentals that establish a strong beat which grabs the attention of the listener before the vocals begin. Coldway’s vocal quality is confident and consistent as he vividly arranges the lyrics. The prominent beat sets the tone of the song which then flows into the lyrics. Although the melody is not complex,…
Review by Jamie Glenn Helen O’Shea releases her 10 track sophomore album titled “Turning Tides.” This hopeful blues style folk record incorporates messages of love, loss, hope, and fear. The opening tracks “All That You Do” and “Moments” sound lighthearted and is a quick moving folk with an upbeat guitar instrumentation. The strongest lyric comes in the chorus of “Moments” O’Shea sings “But now here you are, like a true north star, You’re light guidin’ me in, is a sign. In your shelter, I can breathe once more. A critical moment in time.” The sound delivery and external instrumentation match…