Nick Hagelin “Take Off” (EP)
My comment about Nick Hagelin’s cover of Eric Benet’s “Sometimes I Cry” from back in April holds very true: YOU.WILL.MELT. That’s one of the shortest reviews I’ve ever written. But the New York bred, Georgia resident has laid a solid foundation of cover songs on You Tube ranging from Benet’s song to Taylor Swift. So with this amazing talent comes a debut EP, Take Off, currently available for free on Nick’s website. From positive, summery-sounding, danceable pop of “I.C.U.” and “Ocean”, through to the ever so Jason Mraz take on “Your Love”, to the grooving, embedded R&B/Hip Hop of the Naughty By Nature revisited vibe of “People Go Wild”, Take Off is a showcase designed to tickle whatever fancy you might be feeling. Lastly, and best of all, there’s the equally embedded R&B/Soul of the title song and especially my favourite, the careful and precise, romantic ear-tugger “Metaphor” (which you can hear below). Melt all over again – score!
Pierre Lewis “Transition” (EP)
I’ve already tipped you off to two of the four songs on Pierre’s new EP Transition. Now here’s someone from England who can easily tap into Robin Thicke’s North American market given all the right steps. Transition has a mid-90’s R&B/Hip Hop vibe happening. The best song is the current video, “Out Of My Mind”, which captures Pierre’s diverse appeal and charm oh so well. “One Girl Show” is more R&B/Pop ear candy, while “Stay” focuses on Pierre’s ability to tap into his best Michael Jackson. “Testify” features rapper Strike, striving for a street feel that to me is becoming a little dated. Pierre Lewis has so much more to offer with that stunning soulful voice. Catch the video for “Out Of My Mind” again below. Transition is available worldwide on iTunes.
John Nathaniel “Intoxicated”
Montreal rocker and award-winning producer (Marie-Mai, Pat Groulx, Long Story Short) John Nathaniel returns with a song more on a softer Colbie Caillat-styled pop tip than some of his past releases. “Intoxicated” is a breezy ride that takes you on a rock-tinged picnic through the countryside on a sunny day. Hear the song below and pick it up on iTunes.
Bright Light Bright Light “Disco Moment” (EP)
And this last review is just a friendly reminder to indulge in the many charms of Rod Thomas as Bright Light Bright Light with his EP of “Disco Moment”. Not only do you get the radio edit, 12″ extended version (in which I keep hearing “The Neverending Story” rhythm more and more!), and a quirky but spot-on Fear of Tigers remix of the gloriously moving title song, but there’s another Rod original “Being Sentimental”. Rod finds these easy ways to get in your head by capturing emotional slices of life, giving you lots of food for thought along the way as you head to leave it all on the dance floor. Can’t wait for the proper album release! In the meantime, get it on iTunes – you do need to view the stunning video for “Disco Moment” again below.
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