Single Saturdays: Pauline Chagne – Mélancolie Lolita

French singer Pauline Chagne has a new single entitled Mélancolie Lolita (Melancholy Lolita). The song is about Lolita going through emotional challenges. The music is French Pop and Folk. Antonin Tardy composed the song with a musical style parallel to various Francophone singers: Sylvie Vartan, Françoise Hardy and Natasha St-Pier. It has a nostalgic feel to it … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Pauline Chagne – Mélancolie Lolita →

Jon Shain and FJ Ventre’s Collaboration in Never Found a Way to Tame the Blues

American artists Jon Shain and FJ Ventre collaborated and have released a new album on Never Found a Way to Tame the Blues. The themes are love, heartbreak and emotional life struggles. The music is Blues/Folk. The album has a 70s vibe that parallels Mamas & Papas, Cat Stevens and Garth Brooks - it gives it … Continue reading Jon Shain and FJ Ventre’s Collaboration in Never Found a Way to Tame the Blues →

Soundtrack Saturdays: Respect – An Aretha Franklin Biopic

The movie Respect is out in theatres (check your local listings). The music is incredible throughout the soundtrack. The songs are Aretha Franklin classics performed by singer/actress Jennifer Hudson. The musical genre is Soul/R&B. The music consists of original material in this soundtrack that gives it a nostalgic touch combined with a modern touch. The album honours … Continue reading Soundtrack Saturdays: Respect – An Aretha Franklin Biopic →

Single Saturdays: Ragheb Alama – Fawran Gharam

Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama has released a new single entitled Fawran Gharam (Instant love or love at first sight). The song is about a love story. The music is Arabic Pop, with some old-school musical styles. Ali Salem composed the song with a great transition of tempo from the verses to the chorus. The various instruments, including … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Ragheb Alama – Fawran Gharam →

Single Saturdays: Rayan – Baadak Bithen

Lebanese singer Rayan has released a new single entitled Baadak Bithen (You still care). It's a sequel to Rayan's 2004 single Ahla Gharam (the best love). It's a song about heartbreak that covers the grief stages of sadness and some denial. The music is Arabic Pop. It follows Rayan's 2004 single Ahla Gharam, but with a contemporary sound, complemented with nostalgic … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Rayan – Baadak Bithen →