Single Saturdays: Modeste – Queen

British artist Modeste released another new single entitled Queen. It is about honouring a woman he loves and wants to treat like a queen. The music is Jazz - a neo-soul-infused anthem. The musicians playing the piano riff, the drums, and the velvety bassline are fantastic throughout the song. The piano playing, in the beginning, reminds me … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Modeste – Queen →

Single Saturdays: Modeste – Atmosphere

British singer Modeste released a second single entitled Atmosphere. The song is a journey and a rebirth of the self. The music is R&B/Soul. The piano gives the song conveys deep emotions. It starts with slow piano music; then, the tempo slightly picks up speed, representing a sense of hope. The rhythm has an intensity that … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Modeste – Atmosphere →

First Single Fridays: Modeste – Needing You

British artist Modeste released his first single, Needing You. The song is about love and missing someone. The music is R&B/Soul. The song has an incredible intro to the piano. It parallels Bohemian Rhapsody, the part after the first verse before the "I see a silhouette of a man" sequence, except with a slightly slower tempo and a bold … Continue reading First Single Fridays: Modeste – Needing You →

Single Saturdays: William Toll – Great White Pine

American singer William Toll released a new single entitled Great White Pine. The song is about relaxing, seeking refuge outdoors, and the nostalgic feeling. The music is Folk. It starts with the guitar, which creates a cozy feeling. The rhythm is consistent, giving it a relaxing melody initially. It then changes smoothly into a faster beat, … Continue reading Single Saturdays: William Toll – Great White Pine →

First Album Fridays: Rintaro Mikami – First Fish

Japanese artist Rintaro Mikami released his first name entitled First Fish. The themes are life, adventure and love. The music is Jazz. The album has a mix of old-fashioned/classic and modern Jazz. The compositions are dynamic - Rintaro Mikami did excellent work as a composer. He's also a drummer, percussionist and Canopus drums player. Listening to … Continue reading First Album Fridays: Rintaro Mikami – First Fish →