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SINGLE REVIEW: Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines - “Break The Levee”
Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines' newest single “Break The Levee” feels like gratitude in motion. In announcing the track he shared that it is a song about loving no matter what the outcome, and that intention pours through every second of it. There is warmth in the message and light in the delivery. It feels like someone finally letting the sun hit their skin after years spent in the shade. The song opens with gentle country leaning g

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 26


SINGLE REVIEW - "Ready Now" - Kelly Reynolds
Kelly Reynolds, the rising New Jersey artist signed to Moto Records, opens 2025 with a single that feels like a deep breath and a gut punch all at once. “Ready Now” is her first release of the year, and if you love indie storytellers like Leith Ross or Madison Cunningham, she needs to be on your radar immediately. She has only been releasing music for a little over a year, but “Ready Now” shows an artist who already knows exactly what she wants to say. The track pulls you in

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 14


Road Soda Marks Another Honest Chapter for Franklin Jonas
Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas returns with Road Soda, a track that instantly cements his growing signature sound —...

Rebecca McDevitt
Oct 10


SINGLE REVIEW: Village Liquors - Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines
Franklin Jonas steps into a new chapter with "Village Liquors", an indie-country single that radiates both grit and soul. The song feels like a window into Franklin’s story of growing up, facing himself, and embracing honesty. The banjo adds a perfect country twang, grounding the track in rootsy authenticity while still keeping it fresh and modern.

Rebecca McDevitt
Sep 5
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