“Poignant Vistas from John Bickerton is a solo minimal emotive piano with a neoclassical approach and an impressionistic influence. The song evokes a sense of awe as if you were looking at a mountain range, vast ocean or a beautiful landscape and captures the emotional freedome you get in such moment.”
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https://instagram.com/johndbickerton
“Glasgow Underground released Ludo Lacoste second record and we know why. One more Time is the right title for this house beauty. A pefect tool for all moments for that kind of vibes djs, solid production and cheerful soulful vibes,luch hats and sweet vocals, all the right elements for become this a classic for the genre, it allready sounds like been allready despite is a fresh release.”
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Hailing from Montreal’s electronic underground, Canadian artist Ludovic Lacoste, now known as Ludo Lacoste, has been producing music and performing in various North American clubs, festivals and venues for well over a decade. Passionate and driven, Ludo strives to create emotional landscapes with his music.
Authenticity and sincerity are the foundation of his production work. As the world paused in 2020 due to the covid 19 pandemic, Ludo continued to work hard on fine tuning and perfecting his craft while shifting his area of focus from the dance floor to the studio, creating his best new music to date.
In only his 2nd year as a producer and with his first single “Freedom” on UK’s Cr2 Records already under his belt, 2020 has been a busy time for Ludo, securing and completing releases for labels such as Toolroom, Glasgow Underground, Solotoko and Love & Other, to name a few.
Wether he is headlining a small downtown club or supporting a top tier act in a concert venue or performing at a larger open air festival, Ludo works relentlessly to deliver shivers to music lovers, helping them lose themselves on the dance floor.
https://www.instagram.com/ludolacostemusic/
“Low Key is a part of a trilogy recently released under a single named The Sun from talented new artist Erik Frank who comes into the international music scene with vigour to thrill all those who are excited by a mix of R&B and Hip Hop hearings”
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From a small village to the top radio charts, ERIK FRANK has amassed over 100% million streams and is a uniquely talented singer/songwriter.
Nicknamed Melody Genius by Grammy Nominated producer Jayson DeZuzio (Imagine Dragons), and anyone Erik works with, the 22-year-old had humble beginnings.
Born in village of just 200 people, the idea of becoming a star was the very definition of a long shot. Getting out wasn’t easy. Moving from Spain to France, the U.K. and finally landing the U.S., Erik’s formative years and global experience began to permeate his music. His blend of R&B, Pop and Hip Hop is as unique as the countries he’s lived in.
https://www.instagram.com/erikfrankmusic/
“An exuberant sound design with soulful harmonics. Elegant vibes that push you into a restless groove with its organic housey vibes.”
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Put on your dancing shoes because there’s a new label in town. Following the release of “Call Me On The Regular” on Laut & Luise earlier this year, Luca Musto returns with a brand-new EP to kick off his own label: Rare Affair.
The “Restless EP” inaugurates Rare Affair, which will be a platform providing the possibility for more free and frequent releases in the future. “[RA001]” is a rhythmic reminder to carry on in trying times.
With two tracks that contrast each other in tempo and mood, “Restless” provides euphonious evidence that even a pandemic can’t stop the creative mind. Whether you prefer to move slowly like the groove in Priscillo or quickly as in Restless, the EP encourages everyone to keep on going.
Luca Musto is an enthusiast of soul, jazz and blues, his electronic music/’slow-house’ oozes of grooving beats and hypno1zing melodies. With his Italian roots reflec1ng rhythms through cracks in a musical mirror, these cozy, grounded atmospheres will set you up to lay back, relax, and dance: this paradox perhaps best encapsulates the complexity of Musto’s grooves.
Whilst some might know him for years of various musical projects all around the backyards and garages of southern Germany, Luca’s vision of deeply pulsa1ng ambience con1nues to evolve with his beats. Taking his 1me with his first releases, his wide range of downliMing electronic vibes have been showcased in a number of European and American shows so far. One can surely say that this journey has only just begun.
https://www.instagram.com/luca_musto
“For all those who enjoy cinematic and theme music there is no better way than listen to this score from composer Mark Sutton who delivers a highly reflective and memorable piano solo. Don' t miss the opportunity to read an interview with the composer on Nagamag”
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Read also our Nagamag interview with Mark Sutton
http://nagamag.com/the-latest/mark-sutton-interview/
“Dylan James the singer and songwriter behinde Folkus is about to debut with an EP the forthcoming months and here with Blue is introducing us in an introvert folk journey with an acoustic ballad rich of deep beautiful tones and soul searching lyrics”
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The song speaks for itself, it was written in the drivers seat of a 2002 Toyota Echo!
https://www.instagram.com/folkusmusic/
“Pascal Junior with his new Future House/Deep House tune on Epic Tones Records is from that kind of tunes that you don't know in which part you can stand first to highlight for review. There is no doubt here for the top notch quality of production, the right selection of sounds, and the ongoing story which unfolds smart through the layering. While the vocals here and the melodic lines are like the spices on your favorite food, just making this tune explode the sound flavor to the listener's ears.”
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https://www.instagram.com/pascaljuniorofficial
“Tundra by Peter Aries is a 132bpm trance which gets quick into theme through epic melodic lines, rich in harmonies and synthwave influences. Released on Pelo Productions and packed with a wonderful futuristic cover by Huba Adorjan.”
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Swedish producer with main focus on electronic genres such as synthwave, trance and more.
Peter has a background as a piano player and has made music since his teens (started out in Fasttracker 2). His first official release as Peter Aries was in 2006 and he has been working as both a solo artist and in collaboration with other artists, such as MarsTv, Social Ambitions and Karin My.
Other than music, he works full time in the IT business as a product manager. He likes to hang out with friends & family, play games, watch movies/series, play disc golf and take photos. He is, admittedly, a bit of a nerd.
https://www.instagram.com/peterariesmusic
“WHY is a cheerful EMD released in Overdrive Productions by The BreakBomb Project x Ava Petrillo, opening with warm vocals and enter in a melodic uplifting groove, a wonderful set to push you into a good mood.”
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https://www.instagram.com/thebreakbombproject/?hl=en
“Kepa Lehtinen with Fall once more showcase his outstanding technical ability in Theremin and its bond with the Piano, exploring more complex harmonies. Storytelling which flirts with a cinematic mystery that builds up a beautiful emotive atmosphere.”
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Finnish composer Kepa Lehtinen comes out with his latest electronica classical infusion.
His new song FALL Combines instrumentation that is unusual, the harmonies are modern, with a melody that is nonetheless easily approachable and beautiful. Autumn colours can be heard from soundscape created with the theremin accompanied by piano and contrabass. Due to the fact that the sound of the theremin is influenced by the slightest vibration or breathing of the body, it provides a truly natural sound although it is an analog synthesizer.
“The theremin’s role has changed in my music. It is now an underlying organic element that makes my sound both retro and contemporary at the same time. I honestly do not know anybody using the theremin like I do.”
Check also our NAGAMAG interview with Kepa Lehtinen
http://nagamag.com/the-latest/kepa-lehtinen-interview/