Artists to Watch:
Jake’s Take’s Artists to Watch is back! Here are the recording artists that you should keep your eyes on.
Oh No, Not Again! – EP By Alexander 23
It has been a while since I heard from Alexander 23. The last time that I critiqued his music was in August 2019. Alexander 23 has grown leaps and bounds since I reviewed “Another Summer Night Without You.” His latest EP: Oh No, Not Again! showcases his superb songwriting skills and Charlie Puth-esque vocals. Also, keep an ear out for “Nothing’s the Same,” Alexander 23’s excellent collaboration with his contemporary: Jeremy Zucker. I genuinely believe that 2021 will be a real breakout year for Alexander 23, because Oh No, Not Again! – EP is one of the strongest albums I heard this year. A-
Tracks to Download: “Cry Over Boys,” “Brainstorm,” “Nothing’s the Same,” “Caught in the Middle,” & “Come Here and Leave Me Alone.”
Soldier On – EP by Dylan Dunlap
Future Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast guest Dylan Dunlap released his latest extended play: Soldier On. His music reminds me of listening to Owl City’s “Fireflies” and “Good Times.” I got chills while listening to this impeccable extended play. Dylan has an impeccable future in the music industry, and he could be a top voice in the dream pop and singer-songwriter genres. A
Tracks to Download: “Seriously,” “Another Holiday,” “Follow My Echo,” “Soldier On,” & “If That’s Alright.”
“Queen” by Charm La’Donna
Rapper Charm La’Donna dropped her latest single: “Queen.” Epic Records’ latest find delivered a fiery pep talk for her fans. Her emcee skills were impeccable from start to finish, and “Queen” is a superb track that will launch her into the stratosphere. B+
“PG” by Scott Gardner
After conquering the model world, Northern California native Scott Gardner is turning to the recording industry. His latest single, “PG,” reminds me so much of classic pop/rock that millennials like me heard in late elementary and early middle school years, such as Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and LFO. More importantly, “PG” has the potential to be one of the 2020s’ anthems for the LGBTQIA community. It takes a lot of courage to showcase yourself to the entire world, and hopefully, Scott Gardner and “PG” will set the standard for LGBTQIA recording artists as the decade continues. B+
“All She Wrote” by Six60
New Zealand’s Six60 wraps up this edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews. Six60 is made up of vocalist/guitarist Matiu Walters, synths player Marlon Gerbles, lead guitarist Ji Fraser, bassist Chris Mac, and drummer Eli Paewai. “All She Wrote” is the group’s first 2021 single and is a superb pop-rock track. The “care-free” arrangement and incredible lyrics will put a smile on listeners’ faces. B
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