Trevor AKA English is an artist from London who relocated to LA to make reggae music. Now that’s something. “I Don’t Need A Reason” is a mid-tempo song that takes reggae and R&B and blends them into a song you’d hear during the summer. It’s got a beach vibe to it. “To Her With Love” starts with this Boyz II Men like talking part that sets a sensual mood. Then that fades and a more light beat comes in and English recounts his history with the subject of the love; his love interest. When you get to “Masquerade” you’ve gotten a good grip on English’s style and expect what this song dishes; love with a Rasta feel. Capping this off is “What Goes Around.” This is probably the coolest due to it having this more political aspect to it rather than love. This is what I tend to lean towards more when it comes to reggae. If you like Rasta and a bit of soul, check out Trevor AKA English. (https://trevorakaenglish.com/index/)

Far and Few is a singer songwriter but not in the traditional way you’re thinking. He’s less coffee shop and more CBGB.  “Revelation” sounds a little like a sci-fi movie’s ending. The climax is over and done and things are wrapping up with a victory lap. This song would be great company for the ending credits. That was Far and Few’s latest, but he has a whole record for listeners to enjoy called “Vows of Silence.” There you’ll find a surprising pop punk like stance with “Struggle and Sleep.” It lands somewhere between ’90s alternative and the ’00s Warped Scene. You find that same tone in “Crush” Each song has extensive lead ins that are great for music purists, but those who like to get things started right away might back away. They shouldn’t because one things kick in, they’re awesome if this is the kind of music you’re into. Fans of New Found Glory and MXPX should look alive and check out Far and Few’s “Vows of Silence” and his single “Revelation.” You can hear the growth and it’d be awesome to see where he goes next musically. (https://www.far-and-few.com/home)

Jamie Taylor is a musician who can make you move at the turn of a beat. “Get Ready” is just a musical arrangement that shows off Jamie’s skills in production. You get to hear what she’s working with vocally with “Make It Right.” It’s this nice R&B song that sounds like a throwback to the simplicity of the ’90s artists like Brandy and Monica. “Times Up” has this enticing start that makes you anticipate what’s to come, but no lyrics never start up. The same goes with “No Future” and the fantastic beat of “A Better Tomorrow.” If you’re more a fan of musical productions, then Jamie Taylor is your girl. (https://soundcloud.com/jamie-taylor-35)

Jeff Hayford is a singer but also a songwriter and producer who has played up and down the east coast. He brings realness to music. “Bad Attitude” is a well crafted song that is accompanied by Jeff’s singer/songwriter ways. He captures the artistry of songwriting and makes things go well from the start. He does the same thing with “Hear Him Sing.” If you like artists like John Mellencamp, then you’d like this softer side of Hayford’s music. “Bounce Back” picks it all up for the whole lot. If you’re into Petty and Hiatt, check out Jeff Hayford. (https://www.reverbnation.com/jeffhayford)

ThisIs4U-Music is a songwriting duo made up of QueenE and Bri, a mother-daughter pair. They’ve been doing their thing together since the early ’90s and do it with style and grace. “The Life of a Slum Child” is a song that tells a sad tale about the title character. It’s this very R&B, soulful storytelling that could be an Oprah special. “The Word” is more a song than a story than the last one and showcases off the vocals a lot more. Those other two songs were a bit slower but “Let’s Sing” lifts the spirits with its pep. Then it’s time to give thanks for “Thanksgiving.” You’d think that it’d be this softer song about the holiday, but it actually passes with some sass. If you like music that’s got soul and is chalked full of vocal abilities, check out ThisIs4U-Music. (https://www.jango.com/music/ThisIs4U+Music?l=0)

James-Bobby doesn’t communicate with words and he doesn’t have to. His album “Smooth Edges” speaks volumes about who he is with just beats, instruments and sound. “A Time of Leasure” is a happy-go-lucky beat that’s likely to lend itself to a good mood while “Game Day” approaches that big game in a manner that’s more about grooving onto the field instead of running out with a force. If a team were to ever use this song to come out to, they’d add a bit of funk to their appeal. Then you have “Lamp Light” which starts off slow and you wait for it to build. The anticipation of what could be almost makes the song even better. You get something magical with “Stream Cut.” It’s like this metropolitan meets fairy tale sound that’s actually really cool and different. “Once Upon A Time” should look into this one. Is that show even set in a big city? Either way, they should. James-Bobby’s “Smooth Edges” takes leaps and lands on sturdy on its feet in the field of instrumentals. (https://soundcloud.com/james-bobby)

Julian Myers is a rock artist who makes killer tracks that allow for a whole lot of head banging and even some intimacy. “Sonic Flare” kicks things in high gear from the start. It’s got this edgy rock feel that continues on and on. You can feel the every chords come through your body and the changes within really give the song a sense of dimension. “Time Left Alone” starts off almost sensual. That’s different for a rock song. Then it never lets up and you’re left with this intimate yet alternative piece. “Absolution” is a full on instrumental that allows listeners to get their work out on…well in the neck region…to the continuous head bobbing they’ll be doing to it. Like “Sonic Flare” the varying changes give it a dynamic feel. If you’re into rock music and don’t need the lyrics clouding it up, check out Julian Myers. (https://www.facebook.com/Jmuisccc)

Kiaya’s “Beyond The Moon” is trying to pick up where alternative artists like Alanis left off in the ’90s. “First One in Your Heart” sounds like a girl in a coffee shop in a 90’s movie about generation x. She’s hurt, she’s a little moody but she channels all that into song and it comes out as this vulnerable tune. She turns it up an itty bitty bit in the delivery with “Fight The Fear.” Her vocals come across stronger as if they’re braver and more confident in what they’re saying. She goes back to that demure mindset with “To Be Made Up.” The music in “A World Between Your Fingers” is more upbeat than you’ll hear on the rest of the record, but the vocals give it that alternative feel. If you’re into artists like Liz Phair and Alanis, then check out Kiaya’s “Beyond The Moon,” out now. (https://kiaya.bandcamp.com/)