Category Archive: ALBUM & SONG REVIEWS

A-Tran’s Top 9 Albums of 2018

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In a world of streaming abundance and fast trendy music trends, the art of creating or appreciating a full album seems to be less of a common feat. Don’t get me wrong, I… Continue reading

A-Tran’s Top 2017 Music

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Hey fam! It’s been a bit quiet here on Suburban Remix, BUT that does not mean I didn’t consume tons of amazing music this year. Here are albums that were released in 2017… Continue reading

36 Favorite Albums of 2016

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End of the year music lists are always so exciting to me, but I also always have this looming feeling of not including all the music that I did not know about, so… Continue reading

[ALBUM REVIEW] JoJo – Mad Love.

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I somehow got sent JoJo’s album “Mad Love.” two days before its official release date, and I was amazed at how many people bombarded me on social media to leak it… sorry, kids,… Continue reading

SONG OF THE DAY: “MOVING MOUNTAINS” – SKYLAR GREY

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Known for her incredibly catchy hooks on popular radio hits “Love the Way You Lie” (Eminem), “Comin’ Home” (Diddy), and “Where’d You Go” (Fort Minor), Skylar Grey has undeniably made a mark in… Continue reading

A-Tran’s 2015 Favorites

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2015 has been a really great year in albums (particularly a strong year for pop artists) and live shows! I didn’t get to write as much about music as I usually do/wanted to,… Continue reading

[ALBUM REVIEW] Tori Kelly – ‘Unbreakable Smile’

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As an avid reality singing show viewer, I vividly remember Tori Kelly’s Season 9 American Idol audition and how impressed I was with her natural and impressive melismas and belting endurance. Simon Cowell… Continue reading

Album of the Week: “Back of My Mind” – A-Tran

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Hey! Is this thing on?!… To all my awesome and loyal readers, sorry about the unannounced hiatus over here on Suburban Remix! I took a break from my weekly posts about artists and… Continue reading

Song of the Day: “Can’t Wait” – A-Tran

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Warning: Shameless self-promo about to happen… I’m so excited to share the single “Can’t Wait” from my upcoming EP “Back of My Mind” to be released May 2015!!! Stay tuned for official release… Continue reading

New Year, New Music – Most Anticipated Albums of 2015 (so far)

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Can these bands and artists please hurry up? I’m a huge fan of all of these guys and gals, and can’t wait to hear what they all have been working on in the… Continue reading

Top 20 Albums of 2014

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Check out my TOP 10 Albums of 2014 over at Rain City Ambience here. And because I loved so many of the albums that were released this year, hear is the continuation of… Continue reading

Song of the Day: “Ready to Go” – The Dip

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Band of the Week alumns (click here for their feature), The Dip, are back with their debut single, and it is nothing short of a good jam. Led by Tom Eddy‘s soulful vocal… Continue reading

Song of the Day: “Lights + Camera (feat. G-Eazy)” – Yuna

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This collaboration is so much YAS. “Lights + Camera” is featured on Yuna’s 2013 release, Nocturnal (which I already loved). The addition of G-Eazy’s verse is pretty much seamless. Peace, Love, & Rock… Continue reading

Song of the Day: “Don’t Go Home Without Me” – Lights

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Lights is basically the queen of electro-pop. Every tune she has ever written is jam packed with memorable melodies, thoughtful lyrics, and impeccable synth production. “Don’t Go Home Without Me” has all of… Continue reading

Song of the Day: “Yellow Flicker Beat” – Lorde

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Lorde does it again. The production on “Yellow Flicker Beat” is on point, and I love her melodic choices (especially when she is singing in her lower register in the verses- alto power!).… Continue reading