Dino Skatepark – “North-South”
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As summer has come to an end, it is time to start unpacking our pumpkin-flavored beers, our beanies, and of course or autumn pop punk tracks. Long Island’s Dino Skatepark has released their second single of this year on all places you listen to music, “North-South”. It perfectly encompasses the changing of season; it feels nostalgic, yet gives a fresh spin on emo-alternative and ska-punk genres. As a long-time listener of the band, I immediately noticed how incredibly different yet uniquely Dino Skatepark this release sounded. Where their previous releases, such as “Subtle As A Shotgun” and “Patchwork”, are punchy......
Danny Dakota UFO
After Hours Review, New Single
One of Long Island’s most eclectic artists, Danny Dakota, just dropped a phenomenal LP. “UFO” is a diverse work of art that should be heard by all music listeners. Danny does an amazing job of showcasing his wide range of music abilities. Ranging from Alt Rock/Grunge to Hip Hop and R&B, “UFO” has something for everyone! Danny Dakota was able to share some light on the backstory of this amazing new album. “I started recording UFO back in June 2020 and didn’t realize I had started an album yet. The second song that was recorded for this album was UFO......
Nel Souls – “Warning”
After Hours Review, New Single
We don’t typically write Hip Hop reviews, but Long Island’s own Nel Souls just dropped some heat that you know we had to jump on! Over the past few years, the Hip Hop scene here on the island has been steadily gaining traction as more and more talented rappers have been making themselves known. Nel Souls is one of those rappers that is heavy on my radar. With the release of his new single, “Warning”, Nel Souls is ready to show Long Island that he is here to stay! “Warning” is one of those tracks that you start nodding your......
Lex Hayley’s newest single, Fast out everywhere now!
New Single
By: Emily FosterOpening with a simple but beautiful chord progression, Lex Hayley crafts with graceful lyricism the relatable story of falling too hard for someone who simply does not feel the same. The chorus admits with stark honesty the harsh realities of a new relationship and the emotions surrounding feeling your heart beginning to break. The track quickly falls into a groove, as the gifted songwriter takes you through her wave of emotions looking at a failed relationship. Hayley does not shy away from admitting her weaknesses and changes her mindset, realizing that “life's too short to let anyone hold......
Marliii newest single, Lonely In The City and the story behind. .
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By: Grace Puy Have you ever moved to a new place or experienced shifts in your relationships that made you feel alone, despite a myriad of people around you? When I moved into my dorm at Penn State University, a campus with over 40,000 students, it took me a long time to find “my people”, and I constantly felt isolated, even though there were plenty of other students around me to connect with. On her upcoming single “Lonely in the City”, singer and guitarist Marliii captures this feeling precisely. As her debut release with Live Mic Records, the single immediately......
Jules Walcott & Milrose collab on their upcoming single, LA GIRL
New Single, Review
Written By: Emily FosterWith ‘LA GIRL,’ Jules Walcott and Milrose have crafted a hit that perfectly walks the line between as trendy as any one of today’s biggest pop songs, and fresh enough to bring in listeners searching for something new. The sleek production and harmonies highlight the two singers’ complementary voices, who also mesh together well in person. The two stated that the collaboration was seamless and “flowed really well from the start.” ‘LA GIRL’s energetic melodies and danceable beat instantly evokes the feelings of summer romance. Inspired by summer-pop hitmakers Bazzi and Bebe Rexha, their new release highlights......
Our Writeup with LongIslandSound.Love
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Hit Play on ‘Stay At Home Fest’ During the COVID Pause What does the path forward look like for artists stuck in the eerie stillness of self-isolation? Much of the world may be on pause, but that doesn’t mean the music stops! In a stellar collaboration between Live Mic Music, STATTfest, and The After Hours Review, a whole Long Island music festival is coming to a screen near you! Sponsor Spotlight: Live Mic Music Live Mic Music is helping to create new opportunities for artists during quarantine. This should come as no surprise, as thinking outside the box is......
Jules Walcott’s newest single, “Goodbye” Official Music Video out now!
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Jules Walcott, a thriving Dark-Pop artist from Long Island is proud to release the official music video for her latest single, "Goodbye" In collaboration with Live Mic Records and DeadLit Studios, some amazing work has come out of their team. In a time of complete world pause, we are please to be able to have art to share with you on a continuous basis. Check out Jules' video on VEVO now! ...
