LOUNGETUNES – Downtown (Spotify)

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“-Downtown from -LOUNGETUNES- is beautiful music that invites you to go to your bed early to enjoy the first snow of autumn fall. A crystal production, music for everyone, music for relaxation.”

“Прекрасная музыка ложиться как первый снег на сырую осеннюю листву. Она чиста и понятна. Музыка для каждого, музыка для отдыха. ”

-Nagamag.com

Munich-based songwriter/producer Frieder Mollat started his music career in the mid 90's following his passion for music.

Graduating from college as a musicologist in 1995 he joined the music industry working a few years for labels like Warner Music Germany.

Over the years he has been writing music for several projects signing a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Germany in 2001.

LOUNGETUNES is his brandnew project after his 2017 debut as a solo-artist with the launch of his KLANGPLANET project.

https://www.loungetunes.com/

Pretty Pink – Come Back (Spotify)

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“Pretty Pink with their single Come Back under Anjunabeats imprint delivering stunning sound quality, beautiful trance arp harmonies, and heartwarming vocals. A track that tease your ears as a feather and invites sound freaks to explore the mixing qualities here.”

-Nagamag.com

German producer Pretty Pink presents her debut single on Anjunabeats, ‘Come Back’.

Pre-lockdown, Pretty Pink was a sought-after name in the international club scene, known for official remixes of Armin van Buuren and Mr Probz as well as an underground edit of Daft Punk ‘Get Lucky’. She also owns and curates her label Wanderlust, as well as the label, podcast and concept live show Deep Woods, which has hosted the likes of Lost Frequencies, Milkwish, AKA AKA and more.

Produced during lockdown, ‘Come Back’ was debuted on her Deep Woods radio show and was a standout moment in her #AnjunaUnlocked set earlier this summer.

https://www.facebook.com/prettypinkmusic

Risen from the deep & dark woods of the Harz in Germany, Pretty Pink made her way through the steaming and raging international club zone to manifest her belief into the most intimate basement raves and the biggest festival stages – ultimately settling into an exclusive group of DJs that have the skill to work both levels of the scene. Her unique performances cultivated a great following across Europe and continue to broaden the horizons of dance music. Pretty Pink never shies away from a challenge as she continues to grow and evolve in her career and in her sound.

Through a regular stream of high quality mixes in her radio show ‘DEEP WOODS’ she has begun to turn heads in underground circles. Within the span of two years, it landed on 30 leading radio slots worldwide and reached 1 million streams via her socials. ‘DEEP WOODS’ consists of DEEP SENSATION and KLING KLANG, Pretty Pink’s self-branded residency and well known event series that have attracted over 8,000 festival guests. After playing alongside respectable tastemakers at a myriad of revered venues in her homeland – Nature One, Sonne Mond Sterne, Airbeat One, New Horizon, World Club Dome and more – her loyal fanbase and bookings began to skyrocket. Pretty Pink has garnered a devoted fan base across the globe through her diverse productions, radioshow and stirring live shows, which launch listeners on an unforgettable musical journey. On stage she is known for her galvanizing stage performances as she continues to impress crowds with her dynamic natural ease, serenity and expertise.

Shifting her focus toward production, Pretty Pink has amply proved her serious talent in the studio as well as behind the decks. Whilst Pretty Pinks DJ sets are very energetic, she also manifests her wandering soul on the producer side. Pretty’s own music has provided her with the chance to reveal a kinetic combination of dark, pulsating house and tech-house, driven beats, and natural energetic melodic compositions paired often with her own vocals. Pretty Pink had her recording debut in 2013 with an unforgettable edit of Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’, which demanded the attention of the scene with massive national and international support. With her clearly uncanny ability to create instantly astounding records she extended with ‘GUNFIRE’ her follow-up EP on Suara, which climbed to #2 on Beatport Deep House Chart of 2016. Pretty Pink possess a long list of high conceptual tracks like RUN, MY KICK, FLURAMA, TRICK, CHANGE on captivating sounding labels like Suara, Armada Deep, Sony, Warner, and Universal. Forming tracks to uncommercial club anthems was her mission, which allowed her unique signature sound to make remixes for Armin van Buuren, Lost Frequencies and also for 90’s tastemakers. Gracing the pages of notable electronic publications such as DJ Mag Mexico, EARMILK, Magnetic Magazine and more, Pretty Pink is quickly becoming one to watch on the fronts of the electronic scene.

Things aren’t slowing down anytime soon as Pretty Pink’s most recent single ‘PURE’ topped the Beatport charts for over six weeks at #3 on Progressive House. The single has even caught the ear of uber tastemakers such as CamelPhat, Lane 8, Josh Butler, Monkey Safari and more who have all featured the single in their sets. On a hunt to envelop and solidify her sound, she jump-started her own record label, Wanderlust Music.

For now, with her upcoming releases, studio sessions, ongoing radio show to residencial performances, record label and a packed tour diary, Pretty’s showing signs of becoming a unique individual artist. Pretty Pink blends a tasteful sound with a twist of madness that elevates the crowd to new heights. With years of experience under her belt, the multi-talented workaholic has created a brand built to last. She will stop at nothing to continue cultivating and developing her sound. Time may pass and trends will fade, but the Pretty Pink’s sound will never cease to impress. Her massive accomplishments only mark the beginning of her future conquests.

https://soundcloud.com/prettypink

Nico Pistolesi – The Door is Open (Spotify)

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“Nico Pistolesi from Italy, in this beautiful neoclassical composition, performed under his signatured style in a way that gives comfort to listener, like the flow of a quiet stream. The Door Is Open but you staring without step out, daydreaming with the harmonies, lost in beauty of nature.”

“Nico Pistolesi самоучка из Италии. В этой композиции мы услышали самобытность и легкие этнические мотивы. Как бы там не было - но это прекрасно, шероховатые звуки придают уют мелодии которая льется как тихий ручей.”

-Nagamag.com

"The Door is Open" is about hospitality and openness. Each one of us has their own way of seeing the things that life offers us, but hospitality and openness to the new should be two aces up every person's sleeve. The song tells of a distant place and of the difficulties that can be found during our journey. Arrival is not always essential, it is often the present that gives us the most intense emotions.

Mark Sutton – Misty Blue (Spotify)

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“According to the traditions of neoclassicism, captivating melody tells you about the misty blue. Maybe it's the fog, the sky can be wrapped in swaddling clothes, maybe it's a mirage. One thing we know for sure - it's a mystery. And this music from Mark Sutton is beautiful and tender.”

“По традициям неоклассики пленительная мелодия расскажет вам о misty blue. Может быть это туман, может быть это небо в пелене, может быть это призрачная мечта. Одно мы точно знаем - это загадка. И Эта музыка прекрасна и нежна.”

-Nagamag.com

A lovely orchestrated piano piece from the album "Crest of a Wave".
https://www.instagram.com/pianoman_mark/

Check out also our interview with Mark Sutton at Nagamag.

Khamari – Other Side (Spotify)

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“Khamari and Jae Stephens team up and deliver you a heartwarming R&B, called -Other Side-, the 5th track of Khamari's album -Eldorado-. Through a top notch production and soulful vocals making the right soundtrack for your night rides or night hugs ;) ”

-Nagamag.com

Other Side brings the narrative arc of Khamari’s debut project into its nostalgic post relationship state. The final single from his Eldorado EP reminisces back to how they were, how they felt, and leaves the door ajar in case it's worth revisiting. Over production from Alex Delicata and Trackside, counterbalanced with Jae Stephens’ vocal harmonies, he continues the intimately musical vibe of the project. As a body of work, the full sequence of songs illustrates the rise and fall of love, expectation, and fulfillment.

Khamari's career debuted with a trio of Spotify New Music Friday placements, including a #10 spot with his sophomore release The Heat. His editorial support rounded out as the cover artist for Spotify's Fresh Finds, and further playlisting on Apple Music FEELS, Amazon's The New Black and Breakthrough R&B, and as cover artist for Tidal's Pop:Rising. With over 4 million cumulative streams in his first 3 songs - including 500k in The Heat's first week on Spotify alone - Khamari's first chapter is off to a powerful start.

A multifaceted independent artist, songwriter, and producer, Khamari grew up in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, MA. His first project wraps his powerfully earnest songwriting around contemporary sonics, with stellar production from Trackside throughout, as well as his own production. Skilled as a vocalist, pianist, and guitarist, Khamari's music is distilled from influences ranging as wide as The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and Sly Stone, to Frank Ocean, Kid Cudi, and Mac Miller.

https://www.instagram.com/khamarimusic

Dub Boat – Lost Connection (Spotify)

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“Invite your friends to your roof, make the right atmosphere, serve the right drinks, volume up your stereo to please your neighborhood and press play on -Lost Connection- by Dub Boat. Feel connected with the amazing playful bass line which keep you warm whole way and let your feet follow up the groove along a brilliant sound layering. Wonderful reggae dub!”

-Nagamag.com

Lost Connection is Dub Boats first singe off of their upcoming album Moonlight Radio. The song was recorded remotely during the first months of the pandemic. It features their piano player Jon Funkhousier on Melodica.

Dub Boat is an instrumental Reggae band hailing from Boston's North Shore. The band brings influences from Jazz, Rock, Funk and Soul to create a unique Reggae sound, with heavy grooves, deep pockets, and catchy melodies. The band includes current and former members of Soul Rebel Project, The Brew, Cold Engines, and the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra. Dub Boat's self-titled 2020 debut release charts new territories in Reggae music.

Jon Persson - Trumpet
Adam Saylor - Bass
David Drouin - Guitar
John Funkhouser - Keyboards
Aaron Zaroulis - Drums

https://www.instagram.com/dub_boat/

William Ogmundson – I Will Return (Spotify)

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“The magical melodies of William Ogmundson go deep in your soul. Healing all your bad experiences, all adversities. Bare your soul, it begins.”

“Волшебными мелодиями William Ogmundson пробежится по вашей душе. И залечит все ваши переживания, все невзгоды. Обнажите вашу душу, он начинает.”

-Nagamag.com

William Ogmundson is an award-winning pianist, lyricist and composer. He has performed all over North America and Europe (including the Vatican) and released nine solo CDs to date. For more information, go to WilliamOgmundson.com
https://www.instagram.com/williamogmundson/

The Alphabet Zero – I’ll Feel Better (Spotify)

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“An atmospheric chilwave composition by The -Alphabet Zero- which surely will make you feel better through its lush harmonies.”

“Атмосферная и солнечная композиция заставит вас чувствовать себя лучше вместе с новым синглом The Alphabet Zero.”

-Nagamag.com

The Alphabet Zero is a popwave act from Nashville, TN. Comprised of primary artist Andy Walker, the group is bolstered by Brad Beal, who performs vocals and live drums, and Kellie Besch, a vocalist and solo artist who also contributes live keys to the group.

In addition to hook-heavy tracks like “Tonight,” Walker creates powerful ambient and cinematic works under The Alphabet Zero name, most recently on the Foyer motion picture soundtrack in collaboration with Makeup and Vanity Set. When Walker and company turn their attention to pop music, the trio’s ability to craft subtle pieces shaded with complex, real-world lyrics and emotion puts them in an exclusive group of up-and-coming creators. ~Iron Skullet

https://www.instagram.com/thealphabetzero/

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