Tag: Ocean Blue from Ray Johnson

The Soul-Rattling Power of Near Death Experience’s “Shake”

Near Death Experience's single, "Shake," arrived not so much as music, but as a sudden, urgent insistence. It’s London psych-rock-soul alright, but brewed with something fiercely immediate, demanding attention like a ringing telephone in an empty room. The core quartet – Ian Whiteling guiding the trip with vocals and guitar fuzz, Joshua Van Ness laying down a heartbeat that feels both frantic and locked-in,...

Ella Marie Captivates With Soulful New Single “Ride Or Die”

Swedish Pop Sensation Ella Marie Blends Dance-Pop with Emotional Depth "Ride or Die" Ella Marie, the Swedish pop star, is back with her new single "Ride or Die," a slower dance-pop song that perfectly captures the feeling of springtime. https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IUtabY6TEMuCQQm0rUFSc?si=oN6tZrgiTr-lG2kSLVmJAQ "Ride or Die" was recorded in Sweden in the early summer of 2024, when flowers were in full bloom. It has a lively mix of guitars, piano,...

Ray Johnson’s “Ocean Blue” Makes Waves In The Music Scene

Imagine the calm waters of an ocean while listening to Ray Johnson's most recent hit, "Ocean Blue," and you'll start to get an idea...