A&R Discovery: Esto

Esto

Esto (Blake Morgan) of Houghton, MI creates fantastically simple yet intricate acoustic tunes perfect for chilling out and having a cup of tea. A combination of William Fitzsimmons and Landon Pigg.
                       
                       The song: "Windows, a Chimney, and I"
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Single Review - Happy Ending ("Lay Down Your Head")

The Band : Happy Ending

Song: "Lay Down Your Head"

New York's Happy Ending has created a pleasing brand of Coldplay-esque indie rock.

 "Lay Your Head Down" begins lightly with acoustic guitar and emotive vocals yearning for a past love. The verse then builds dramatically with synths characteristic of the English band Keane. Lo and behold, this awesome build-up evaporates into a very anti-climatic and bland chorus. Ironically, the subsequent choruses are very intense and the band manages to capture an anthemic, indie rock sound. 

VERDICT - 81.6% 

Vocals - 7.9/10

Musicianship - 9/10

Creativity - 8.4/10

Lyrics - 8.5/10

Structure - 7/10

                

A&R Discovery: This Condition

This Condition

Long Island, NY based pop/rockers with a shimmering, radio-ready EP

Listen to: "Stay Right Here"

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Hit Forecast! - Mohombi

Mohombi

Swedish/Congolese pop singer currently being produced by RedOne

The hit: "Bumpy Ride"

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A&R Discovery: Nikolas Metaxas

Nikolas Metaxas

Cyprus native with a powerful voice and songs comparable to John Mayer or James Morrison

Listen to: "Somebody to Love"

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