One of the catchiest songs off Sleeping With Sirens‘ most recent album release now has a music video all its own. When I reviewed Madness at the beginning of March I was quick to point out the immediately infectious nature of a track titled “The Strays.” The first of multiple ballads on the record, the […]
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Sleeping With Sirens Share “The Strays” Music Video
May 5th, 2015 
James Shotwell 
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REVIEW: One Direction – ‘Four’
November 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Artist: One Direction Album: Four Genre: Pop Label: Columbia/Syco A year after delivering their hit-filled record Midnight Memories, One Direction have returned with a new album that features a far more mature sound. It’s hard to understand when the members of One Direction found time to record new material over the last twelve months. Between […]
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Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve And Discover Ben Cooling’s “Breathe Again”
August 11th, 2014 James Shotwell I don’t know about you, but I am forever a sucker for any catchy sad song led by acoustic guitar. Something about those six steel strings being strummed up and down stabs me right in the feels every damn time, and if you feel the same, I may have just stumbled across your new favorite […]
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Defeater Stream Electric Version Of “I Don’t Mind”
July 16th, 2014 James Shotwell The sweetest song the alternative rock scene has heard in close to a decade has been given new life thanks to a recently released alternate recording. Defeater have built a reputation for thought-provoking hardcore, but when you strip away the heaviness there is a very tender heart at the core of everything they do that […]
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Anberlin Stream “Atonement”
July 1st, 2014 James Shotwell The promotional run towards the release of Anberlin‘s final studio album continued this afternoon with the premiere of a new track titled “Atonement.” There is no area of music that Anberlin gets wrong, but they have always had a certain knack for writing sweeping, atmospheric ballads that connect with thousands. “Atonement” is the latest track […]
Breathe Carolina Debut “Chasing Hearts” Featuring Tyler Carter
April 7th, 2014 James Shotwell The promotional efforts surrounding Breathe Carolina’s forthcoming album continue this afternoon with the release of a new song titled “Chasing Hearts.” I don’t think anyone would think of Breathe Carolina if they were asked to choose their favorite group in the current alternative scene based on love songs, but there is something superbly romantic about […]
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Miley Cyrus Keeps It Sexy, Simulates Masturbation In ‘Adore You’ Video
December 26th, 2013 James Shotwell Miley Cyrus is the only vocalist working in the music industry today who can turn a beautiful ballad into one of the year’s raunchiest clips. But really, would you expect anything else? Following a Christmas Day leak by an as-of-yet unidentified person, the latest video from Miley Cyrus officially found its way online earlier today. […]
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REVIEW: Pop Evil – Onyx
April 30th, 2013 James Shotwell Aritst: Pop Evil Album: Onyx Label: eOne Genre: Rock In the twelve years since their inception, Michigan’s Pop Evil have undergone their fair share of changes. Members, style, labels, you name it and there is a decent change the group has made some kind of tweak in the last decade. This is not a complaint, […]
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MUSIC VIDEO: Rihanna – “Stay”
February 11th, 2013 James Shotwell Music videos rarely leak, but apparently such is the case with the latest visual from Rihanna. After performing a rather subdued live rendition at the GRAMMYS, Rihanna is keeping the promotional train for her ballad “Stay” alive and well with release of the track’s official video. We’re not sure when the clip was originally meant […]
MUSIC VIDEO: Pop Evil – “Purple”
October 24th, 2012 James Shotwell Michigan’s Pop Evil have released the official music video for their latest single, “Purple.” Serving as the third single to get the video treatment off War of Angels, the latest from Pop Evil finds the rock act venturing into ballad territory. While I understand that may not sound all that appealing to some of our […]
STREAM: Monica & Brandy – It All Belongs To Me
February 6th, 2012 James Shotwell The duo that brought us “The Boy Is Mine” has finally reteamed for a brand new single. Dropping on Soundcloud earlier tonight, “It All Belongs To Me” is a smooth, yet sassy quasi-ballad from Monica and Brandy. Neither has been too exposed as solo artist in recent years, but this single has all the makings […]
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The Maine Release Live “Inside Of You” Video
January 10th, 2012 James Shotwell The Maine have been going the DIY route with their latest efforts and today released a live performance of their ballad “Inside Of You” for fans to enjoy. Captured on the group’s recent tour in support of Pioneer, the performance of “Inside Of You” released this morning shows the band (and song) in a whole […]
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