Joan Torres’s All Is Fused marks a significant milestone with their latest album, Embrace Form. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, this project was set to be a tribute to the band’s decade-long journey of pushing the boundaries of jazz fusion. However, the journey took an unexpected turn when they received a grant from the San Francisco […] The post Joan Torres’s All is Fused’s Latest Album “Embrace Form” Takes Listeners on a Captivating Journey Through a Rich Tapestry of Musical Genres first appeared on // MELODIC Magazine ..read more

Amassing over 28 million streams on his music, Swedish singer-songwriter Noak Hellsing has already made his mark on the Swedish pop scene. Noak Hellsing blends the styles of older music and modern pop vocalists, creating his own unique sound. His latest release, “Empty the Bags” is the first single from his upcoming EP, SHIFT. “Empty the Bags” is a song about unconditional love. Through punchy bass, funky synth, and soulful vocals, Noak Hellsing sings about the things he would do to protect and care for what he loves. “Empty the Bags” showcases Noak Hellsing’s musical versatility by seamlessl ..read more

Cody Gray’s indie-pop/funk project goes by the name of Floral Couches. This project draws from feelings of musical nostalgia and the sonic influences of jazz & soul music to create an atmosphere that listeners will want to get lost in. Floral Couches began releasing in 2016, but their latest album Xtra Mild follows their almost 4-year hiatus. Track 5 On Xtra Mild is “Loved By You” which immediately hooks you in with a low slap-bass. The mixture of the ambient piano with the drums that carry Gray’s vocals along the funky melody makes for such a smooth treat for your ear ..read more

Peach Cooler is a 4-piece group from San Diego, California. Their sound brings in a vintage, soul-inspired touch to contemporary indie-rock/pop. They have a perfect sonic blend of everything that makes up a beachy, feel-good song. Fuzzy guitars, funky bass, electric drum fills, passionate vocals, what more could you ask for? You may recognize their name from our previous review of “Money Mouth“. “When I Was” is the latest single from Peach Cooler. The lyrics are reminiscent and comically introspective, with the chorus playing off of the band name as you hear “I never practice w ..read more

Upcoming R&B artist Maina Doe is nothing short of a spectacle. Her melodies, visuals, and breathtaking voice take the listener down a rabbit hole of colorful funk that will leave you completely obsessed. Doe marks her main source of influence as her hometown of Badung, Indonesia- where she gets her vivid imagery and voice from. She’s now settled down in Sydney, Australia, making the most out of its rich communities for Jazz and R&B artists such as herself. “Lucid Dreams” is the latest single from Maina. It’s got everything a good R&B song could need. The beginning o ..read more

French artist ALIAS began exploring his musical alter-ego during the pandemic. He put out his debut EP, It’s Not Funny So Stop Smilin’ as a way to bring some fun into his community despite the state of the world at the time. ALIAS bends the rules to create a sound that’s loud, electric, and unlike anything you’ve heard before. After attending conservatories for Jazz, he moved to New York, and then settled in Montreal. There, he was chosen to have his work placed in HBO Max’s Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects. ALIAS is an artist who’s personality is so prominently ..read more

Jazz/Soul singer M’Lynn began writing music at age 12. After attending a fine arts high school and growing in her talent, she flew out to LA in 2017 to record her first project, Grounding. Since then, she’s become a respected name in her hometown of Dallas Texas, and continued writing and recording her music. With Influences such as Erykah Badu and Norah Jones, M’Lynn brings a new level to funk & soul with her elements of pop. You might recognize her from past articles here at Melodic Magazine, which you can view here. M’Lynn’s newest single, “Unemployed” is a satirical tes ..read more

Uplifting and funky, Jersey native and Nashville resident, Georgia Owen playfully toys with an ex’s forgotten credit card in her latest single “Fur Coat”. Following Owen in her spending spree, she is now carefree and happy to let the one that got away stay away. Reaping the benefits of her new material company, the song embodies a fun and lighthearted post-breakup energy.  We begin with a 70s guitar riff, as Owen’s vocals come in. She details her new designer findings, alluding to these vintage pieces as “the one”.  “Temporary fix for permanent things / Italian food and blow pop rin ..read more

Funky and chunky, not a wee-bit clunky. “sunday” by Chad Sabo is an ultimate vibe. A two-chord, jazz-influenced progression kicks this track off. We get a couple of bars of setting and scene making before we’re hit with an earworm chorus, laden with vocal harmonies. “I’m not good, I’m not good, I’m not good enough for love”. Though that chorus may indicate this song is a self-deprecation banger, it’s really not. It’s much more of an self-acknowledgement banger. It’s not a judgment of character that the protagonist is not good enough for love, it’s more of an admittance that the prot ..read more

“Therapy saw me naked 26 years I’ve waited”   It would be difficult to find another concert quite as moving, in the figurative and literal sense, as the one Half Alive put on in Dallas this past weekend. They gave a visually stunning musical performance that left everyone’s eyes and ears in awe. We open up to a canvas being stretched out, covering the entire view of the stage. The lights filter through, and then we jump straight into “Tip Toes” as the spotlight quickly moves to and from each band member, creating dramatic silhouettes that move with the music. It’s a classic Half Alive sta ..read more