Radio Airplay Review  - U.S. -

BIG CUP

Lady A ~ The Real Lady A's new release Big Cup has enough personality to fill up a stadium. This new Blues tune is upbeat, confident, and fun from beginning to end. It has a hook that sinks its claws into the listener's permanent memory, and appears when you want to tell someone to shut the hell up. Citing some specific examples, the lyrics target those people who can't mind their own business and raises a big middle finger. Lady A brings so much attitude and delivers a seriously engaging performance. She has a personality that cannot be messed with, and isn't afraid to bring an edge. Particular to Big Cup is the guitar solo. It rips through the sound with a white-hot heat, and sets up the next part of the tune. With the release of Big Cup, Lady A ~ The Real Lady A provides an anthem with a big Blues sound and even bigger attitude. 

The hook in this tune is just so catchy. You almost know what it will be before you hear it for the first time. It says what you want to say, but have to be polite instead. This is a tune that lets loose in its lyrics, vocals, and the instrumental work. 

 Fans of Blues bands with a big sound will dig Big Cup by Lady A ~ The Real Lady A.

Reviewer: 

Zachary Larson is a professional guitarist and multi-instrumentalist in New York City. He performs frequently on Broadway and has toured with several musicals, onboard cruise lines, and as a classical chamber musician. His recorded work spans across Classical, Musical Theater, and Pop music. He holds a Master’s degree in music and has been part of the Radio Airplay team for two years.

Radio Airplay Review - U.S.- WASH THESE BLUES AWAY

A moving and soul-stirring listen, Wash These Blues Away by Lady A ~ The Real Lady A fills the room with warmth and understanding.

This new song by the Seattle-based singer fits very well in the modern worlds of Soul and Blues. At its core, it is like an embrace from a loved one. It is a contender for having the most relatable lyrics than any other song of this year.

As the title suggests, Wash These Blues Away just wishes the hurt and pain of loss would go away.

The message is delivered through top rate singing by Lady A, and enhanced with some seriously killer instrumental work. This is one of those instances where a band and singer seem to be matched up perfectly.

All in all, the mood, message, and singing all make Wash These Blues Away worthy of its spot on your Soulful playlists.

This track has some serious Soul. From the first few bars to the final notes, you can feel it deep down in your bones. Lady A has a vocal tone that speaks volumes and goes straight to the listener's core. There is also a very fine moment in the lead guitar where a resolution is withheld and then given to the listener like a gift from above. Listen till the end to find out where this might be!

Reviewer:

Zachary Larson is a professional guitarist and multi-instrumentalist in New York City. He performs frequently on Broadway and has toured with several musicals, onboard cruise lines, and as a classical chamber musician. His recorded work spans across Classical, Musical Theater, and Pop music. He holds a Master’s degree in music and has been part of the Radio Airplay team for two years.

Radio Airplay - UK - GOD IS WITH US

Superbly performed and brimming with soul, Lady A's captivating blues-injected gospel track "God is With Us" is a tantalizing piece of songwriting that boasts emotion-steeped vocal performances, melody-rich hooks, powerful lyrics, and a graceful sense of character that instantly draws you in, resulting in an engaging experience that will both move and entertain its listeners in a thoroughly meaningful and undeniably wholesome way. Lady A manages to masterfully weave together elements of blues, funk, and soul in a way that enthralls and inspires, and whether it'd be her utterly scintillating vocal performance or heart-filled lyrics, "God is With Us" serves as an exemplary piece of songwriting that's drenched in feeling from start to finish.

With lyrics as emotionally charged as the ones found in "God is With Us", it takes a special type of vocal performance in order to effectively convey the message of the song across, and having listened to "God is With Us" a few times now it is blatantly clear that if there's one singer that can achieve this, it's most certainly Lady A. With her immaculate phrasing and staggeringly graceful presence, Lady A delivers a powerhouse of a performance that encompasses the very best that the gospel and blues genres have to offer.

Between her classy vocal demeanor and towering sense of conviction, there's simply no way that you can't feel yourself drawn into the writing and its heart-filled personality. The accompanying performances are also of a very high caliber indeed and whether it'd be the wonderfully expressive lead guitar flourishes, brilliantly understated percussive elements, or animated piano progressions, every element is working in perfect tandem with one another, resulting in a highly melodious and groove-rich listening experience that is will warm many a heart.

Reviewer:

Andre Avanessian is a freelance session guitarist, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar as well as teaching it, helping students learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become proficient in home recording.