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Tinlicker – Be Here And Now feat. Nathan Nicholson (Video)

Categories: Electronica, Electronica Features, Features, The Latest, Video|Tags: Deep House, House, Melodic Techno, Review (EN)|

Tinlicker – Be Here And Now feat. Nathan Nicholson
(Video)

“A touch of modern opera illustrated by sound. Solid builds ups of a soft techno beat embraced by strings. The vocals are memorable. ”

-Nagamag.com

Acclaimed Dutch duo Tinlicker (Micha Heyboer and Jordi van Achthoven) have released their stirring new single ‘Be Here and Now’ on London-based independent label Anjunadeep. The single release is accompanied by a music video directed by Julius Ponten and starring Dutch actor Werner Kolf (Wolf, Gangster, Vechtershart).

A collaboration with vocalist Nathan Nicholson, who has previously worked with Claptone, Kiko Franco, and Hannah Wants, ‘Be Here and Now’ presents as a part ballad, part progressive house anthem. Featuring the ecstatic builds and strings that have become synonymous with Tinlicker’s hair-raising sound, the single invokes the emotions of looking back at what once was. On the single, vocalist Nathan Nicholson explains:

“When Tinlicker first sent me the instrumental for this song, long before they gave it rhythm, I fell in love with it – just piano and strings. It was very powerful and a lot of the lyrics and all of the melody came out on my first pass. The lyrics are about a longing for the past and the innocence of growing up. I lost my mom when I was eighteen and within a year moved from Tennessee to England, so my childhood into adulthood has a very strong line running in between. I’m in a constant war with nostalgia – the other life – and where I am right now. In this song, I’m simply telling myself to have reverence for my past, but not to be beholden to it. A huge thanks to Tinlicker for asking me to be a part of it.”

‘Be Here and Now’ joins Tinlicker’s esteemed catalog, which includes their 2019 album ‘This Is Not Out Universe’ which saw support from the likes of Pete Tong, Ben Malone at Kiss FM, SiriusXM Chill, 538 Dance Department, Slam!, and Sunshine Live, as well as prolific producers such as deadmau5, Gorgon City, Cassian, Eli & Fur, Lane 8, Dosem and Edu Imbernon.

Having individually honed their skills as part of a world-renown drum and bass act Black Sun Empire (Heyboer), and as a producer, songwriter, and music editor for many artists (Van Achthoven), Tinlicker has quickly become a household name in the world of electronic dance music. Their single ‘Because You Move Me’ is currently #20 on the German radio charts and has accrued over 100M Spotify streams, whilst their rework of Robert Miles recently hit Beatport #1.

With releases on labels such as Anjunadeep, mau5trap, and Armada, their original collaborations with Ben Böhmer, Dosem, Lane 8, and remixes for deadmau5, James Zabiela and Reflekt have become indispensable ingredients for the world’s biggest radio and DJ shows. ‘Be Here and Now’ marks a new chapter for Tinlicker, hinting at exciting things to come.

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Noah – Rosa alba (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, The Latest|Tags: Downtempo, Noah, Review (EN)|

Noah – Rosa alba
(Spotify)

“Excellent trip hop beat with beautiful accents. Her enchanting voice pulls us into the quiet story. Romantic fresh and full of smooth complexity, we dig it. ”

-Nagamag.com

On her new EP Étoile out October 27th via FLAU, Noah continues takes things into denser territory, rich with atmosphere and a healthy dose of mysterious mode without sacrificing the unmistakable rhythms she's become known for. Following the first single "Moonchild", today Noah shares the EP opener "Rosa Alba", a track that sends a delicious mix of golden-age Ninja Tune and sliced up piano down the hatch.

The Hokkaido-born musician Noah has changed her constantly seen her sound evolving since the release of her 2015 album Sivutie. While she described it as "a sonic vision of a daydream scene,” 2019’s Thirty contained a mysterious, vapor-wave-like atmosphere that functioned as a gateway to Tokyo’s urban world. While also incorporating the delicious minimalism of 80's Hong Kong pop, Noah finally realized what she really wanted to express during the challenging first year of the pandemic.

Growing up in Hokkaido, an idyllic snowy place and Japan’s northernmost island. The environment, as it would, had a deep impact on Noah—and it’s her surroundings that inform her music to this day.

https://www.instagram.com/noah.etoile/
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VYLINS – Loss (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, The Latest|Tags: Bass, Downtempo, Light Drum, Mainline Drum, Review (EN), VYLINS|

VYLINS – Loss
(Spotify)

“Follow "VYLINS" new track with its pulsating waves of sound. Drum & Bass gem, with unpredictable transitions and fast flow. Also the vocals keep a soft balance and slow down speed between those dynamic loops. All you have to do is hit play and -why not- listen again!”

-Nagamag.com

LOSS is about the cycle of restarting. Even if you go through heavy loss, you can still pick yourself up and keep going.

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Ias Ferndale – Again – Short Edit (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, The Latest|Tags: House, Ias Ferndale, Melodic Techno, Organic House, Progressive House, Review (EN-RU)|

Ias Ferndale – Again – Short Edit
(Spotify)

“In "Again" the slow melody confidently leads us through a wide soundscape, causing maximum immersion. Competent synthesis of sounds and pleasant rhythms of Melodic Techno & House. The listener can easily be attracted. Try this during evening, in the rays of neon lights... for maximum pleasure!”

“Мелодия медленно, но уверенно ведёт за собой, создавая эффект максимального погружения. Грамотный синтез звуков, приятные ритмы Melodic Techno & House, которые фокусируют на себе всё внимание слушателя. Вечером, в лучах неоновых огней такое слушать одно удовольствие!”

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German DJ and producer Ias Ferndale with his new release "My Word". Incredibly sensual harmonies and classic melodic progressive vibe fill both tracks and immerse you in their magical atmosphere.

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Steve Aoki Presents Ninja Attack – Aurora (Video)

Categories: Electronica, The Latest, Video|Tags: EDM, House, Melodic Techno, Progressive House, Review (EN)|

Steve Aoki Presents Ninja Attack – Aurora
(Video)

“Welcome to the machine. The beat takes over injecting electronic stimuli into our beings. You will dance and move freely through this space. Techno roots and simplicity shine on this one. ”

-Nagamag.com

https://mdlbeast.streamlink.to/aurora

MDLBEAST Records welcomes Steve Aoki’s project Ninja Attack to the label with his new release “Aurora.” Riding on deep, driving bass lines and minimal dark melodies via an adventurous leftfield offering, “Aurora” is right at home in the underground house and techno venues around the globe. The new track showcases a grittier and deeper side of the dance music legend, that’s a far cry from his usual sonic style, serving as a testament to Steve’s versatility and talent as a producer. “Aurora” is the next step towards the release of MDLBEAST’s forthcoming “SOUNDSTORM Vol. 1” album, following previous forward-thinking singles – Salvatore Ganacci’s “Fight Dirty,” Cosmicat’s “Toxic Romance,” Butch’s “Testarossa” and R3HAB, Skytech & Fafaq’s “Sorry I Missed Your Call.”

2x GRAMMY-nominated Steve Aoki is a true visionary. His career boasts a lauded cross-genre discography that includes 7 studio albums and collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert, Maluma, BTS, Linkin Park, and Louis Tomlinson, amongst others. A true renaissance man, Steve Aoki is also a fashion designer, author, and entrepreneur. In 2012, he founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION, which primarily supports organizations in the field of brain science research. In addition, Aoki has pushed his Dim Mak Collection clothing line to new heights, with original designs and collaborations with everyone from A Bathing Ape to the Bruce Lee estate. Aoki’s journey is chronicled through the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” from 2016 and his memoir “BLUE: The Color of Noise” from 2019. In 1996, he established Dim Mak, a trendsetting record label that has launched global acts like The Chainsmokers, Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, and The Kills, in addition to early releases from acts such as ZEDD and Diplo. In the summer of 2020, Aoki unveiled his Latin music imprint, Dim Mak En Fuego, continuing to break down musical and cultural boundaries “by any means necessary.”

MDLBEAST is the Middle East’s most influential brand that is rapidly evolving. MDLBEAST Records marks another milestone on the company’s journey that allows a further cultural exchange between local Middle Eastern artists, global superstars, and audiences around the world. MDLBEAST’s game changing festival in Riyadh – SOUNDSTORM, held its first edition in 2019 with acts such as David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, Afrojack, and R3HAB, to name only a few, which was just the beginning and more than an event. SOUNDSTORM was a cultural catalyst for Saudi youth, which will be back in action in December 2021 with a star-studded line-up. Until then, keep an eye out for further groundbreaking releases from this exciting imprint.

More info on Steve Aoki / MDLBeast:

Steve Aoki: https://www.instagram.com/steveaoki/

MDLBeast: https://www.instagram.com/mdlbeast/

Anton Kling – Hank (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, The Latest|Tags: Anton Kling, Downtempo, House, Melodic Techno, Organic House, Review (EN)|

Anton Kling – Hank
(Spotify)

“"Anton Kling" delivers his fresh single in the Organic House scene. The experienced artist unfolds his talent through rich electronic loops with fat and crystal sound. Carefully organized rhythmic patterns with smooth progression and melodic elements, can feed our imagination and satisfy the ears.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.instagram.com/klinganton

Zenon Marko – Descent 2 (Video)

Categories: Electronica, The Latest, Video|Tags: Ambient, Drone, Review (EN)|

Zenon Marko – Descent 2
(Video)

“The well-known “Zenon Marko” is here with the second part of his unique “Descent”. Rich electronic soundscapes, traveled us in another dimension. Pads and soothing melodies, which are able to heal every wounded soul. Discover the perfect sound harmony via this proffesional creation!”

-Nagamag.com

“Descent 2” is the penultimate composition on the symmetrical album “Symmetry”…The most melancholy music on the album, expressing the sense of loss, in the inevitable return from the heights and perfection of that elevation. This track was recently featured on the influential “Hearts of Space” radio show.

Symmetry is the musically symmetrical soundtrack of a journey, whether physical, intellectual, imaginative, emotional, philosophical, psychological, or spiritual. The music expresses progressive ascent towards a goal, arrival at an apex, descent, and return.

The structure of the composition reflects and embodies philosophy, mathematics, sacred geometry, harmony and dissonance, and psychoacoustics. This electronic arrangement of the composition is inspired by early, baroque, classical and neoclassical music, as well as electronic music and minimalism. The entire album is musically symmetrical, with the “Descents” as compositional reverses of the “Ascents”.

http://www.zenonmarko.com/

Marconi Union – Blowback (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, The Latest|Tags: Downtempo, Marconi Union, Review (EN)|

Marconi Union – Blowback
(Spotify)

“Nice chill entry into a world of wonder. Deep and mystical with natural percussions and a multiverse of string sounds. We enjoyed the ride, and you will too. ”

-Nagamag.com

For Manchester’s Marconi Union, “Blowback” is both spectral and somehow comforting. Gauzy textures are laid thick throughout the track's duration, with a contemplative drum beat taking a supporting role to the synth explorations put forth by the trio.

"Blowback is an unusual track in that it’s quite cinematic with power and momentum but at the same time it’s tinted with nostalgia and an underlying sense of loss or disappointment,” Richard Talbot describes.

Marconi Union have offered up their introspective blend of electronics and atmosphere over the course of the discography, and there’s a certain graceful manner in how their richly melodic compositions unfold, evoking a weight and emotion through experimentation and boundary pushing. For the first time on Signals, out November 5th on Just Music, there is a distinct propulsive nature to the proceedings that add a more rhythmic touch and wide-reaching perspective. The upcoming album combines synthetic textures with organic sound, and merges the familiar with the unknown, transporting the listener deep into their imagination.

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Joplyn – SEVERA (daughter of fate) (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, The Latest|Tags: House, Joplyn, Melodic Techno, Review (EN-RU)|

Joplyn – SEVERA (daughter of fate)
(Spotify)

“Here is given explicit emphasis on colorful harmony, beautiful prototypical melody and incredible vocals! While listening, we realize that such music could be exclusively created in our times. This track is not only recommended for the fans of Melodic Techno, but also for those who appreciate high-quality sound.”

“Явный упор на красочную гармонию, красивую, очень необычную мелодию и невероятный микс из потрясающих вокальных партий! Во время прослушивания приходит осознание, что подобная музыка могла быть создана исключительно в наше время. Трек рекомендуется не только любителям электронной музыки, но и тем, кто ценит просто хороший и качественный звук.”

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https://linktr.ee/joplynberlin

● JOPLYN is a young and upcoming songwriter, vocalist and producer / DJ from Berlin and her last electronica / house singles have already been remixed by electronic heavyweights such as Booka Shade, HOSH, John Monkman, 8Kays, Robot Koch, Florian Kruse...

● In the past, JOPLYNs work has been reviewed positively by major publications such as Clash Magazine, Kaltblut Magazine, Musikexpress, Billboard Asia, Business Punk and DJ Mag.

Several songs were also featured on Spotify’s playlists such as: Off Pop, New Music Friday Germany & UK, Indie Radar, Gegen den Strom, Electronic Rising, Lowkey Tech, or Dance Brandneu... JOPLYN was also recently handpicked by the Spotify Editorial team to be featured in their SPOTIFY RADAR program which aims to bring exciting newcomer artists to an international audience. She now has about 100k Monthly Listeners and about 5M streams.

● Her single “OUTER SPACE” was featured for over 2min on the new NETFLIX show “WE ARE THE WAVE” (3rd episode) and garnered over 30k Shazams.... Check out the elaborate official music video here: https://youtu.be/mffb3CxKxZQ

● JOPLYN has released over 2 dozen songs already and with her last single “SLOWLY START AGAIN” Joplyn delivered a mid-tempo electronic song which interacts between melancholic and euphoric moods and lyrics. Watch the official vibey music video here: https://youtu.be/k9QNeghk_XY

● She also recently collaborated with electronic giants BOOKA SHADE again and is featured on their latest single “POLAR LIGHTS” which they co-wrote together as well as with FLORIAN KRUSE (Kompakt, Blaufield Music, Terminal M) with whom she did a collaboration with the track “HOURGLASS” last year.

● One of her last singles “MIND ACTRESS”, a vibrant deep house song also featured an elaborate music video, shot in Berlin. JOPLYN wrote the script, directed the video herself and also did the editing to exercise her full creative vision, watch here: https://youtu.be/VIOEcsu7IM0
● For her latest single “SEVERA (daughter of fate)” JOPLYN cleverly combines different elements to an exciting mixture of: Berlin Club Beats, ancient ethnic vocal samples, her own angelic voice and analogue synths and weird arrangements. Check out the music video that JOPLYN filmed and directed on her recent trip through Italy: https://youtu.be/oR00-ofwdRU

● Music Commentary:

The track starts directly with a driving beat and a syncopated vocal chop before the main “old fado vocal sample” gets introduced. The vocal exclaims pain and emotion, supported by warm synths and strings and a melodic line that mirrors the key element. Joplyn’s own vocals enter and warmly keep the melancholic feeling going, while the new bassline and added drums keep the groove going.

In the breakdown the fado sample gets filtered in parallel to the old solina pads and strings creating a mystical yet familiar wam vibe, the drums and synths keep building before the peak of the song.

Now the beat and heavy bassline drive the energy alone and the main elements slowly get re-introduced with added vocal ad-libs and more dramatic synths before the song fades out into the sea of time...

● Lyric Commentary:

“Severa (daughter of fate)” is an homage to Maria Severa, a Portuguese singer and guitarist, claimed to be the first Fado singer. Her influence was paramount to the creation of the genre. The beginnings of Fado can be traced back to the 1820s in Lisbon, Portugal, but probably have much earlier origins. Lyrical themes often include the sea or the life of the poor, infused with a sentiment of resignation, fate and melancholia. Until this day, Fado has remained an integral part of national tradition and identity.

JOPLYN celebrates the perpetuity of Maria Severa’s impact on Portuguese art and culture, insisting that she remains a source of inspiration for generations to come. Her impact transcends time and place, almost manifesting her as this divine spirit watching over the streets of Lisbon, giving creativity to those who seek it - “Now every street echoes your name. Mythical woman. The Daughter of Fate.”

BYLJA – Nord (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, Electronica Features, Features, The Latest|Tags: BYLJA, Downtempo, House, Melodic Techno, Organic House, Review (EN-RU)|

BYLJA – Nord
(Spotify)

“-Bylja- managed to catch the most memorable, clinging moments and convey them at each listener. -Nord- can be easily compared with a swinging boat, where Melodic Techno & House rhythms are performed as a wave, which take you far beyond the horizon. Very harmonious work and real candy for your ears.”

“-BYLJA- удалось уловить самые запоминающиеся, цепляющие моменты и донести их до своего слушателя. Трек можно легко сравнить с покачивающейся лодкой, где в качестве волн выступают ритмы Melodic Techno & House, которые уносят тебя далеко за горизонт. Очень гармоничная работа, настоящий кайф для ваших ушей.”

-Nagamag.com

Electronica duo BYLJA is releasing their debut EP Sojourn on the 24th of September via Springstoff. On the EP, listeners will find ‘Unity & Division’ as well as the previously released singles, ‘Rings Of Eradication’ and ‘Another State Of Matter (featuring Rumpistol)’. For the old-school listeners, the EP will also be released on vinyl. With their chilled sound, the duo have received support from several unique publications including Comeherefloyd, VENTS Magazine, Rock & Pop and Bands Of Tomorrow. The duo have made themselves at home on stage, appearing at several of Denmark’s biggest festivals including

Spot Festival, Uhørt Festival, Smukfest, and Stella Polaris, as well as sharing a stage with well-known acts such as Maribou State and Lydmor. Offstage, the duo have also provided official remixes for German duo KIDSØ and Czech duo teepee.

Born and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Marchel Mørk and Emil Aagaard met each other at a school musical and bonded over their love of cheese and synthesizers. They formed BYLJA in 2018, where they would explore the inspiring sounds of Jon Hopkins, Christian Löffler and Boards of Canada in their music. The Sojourn EP sits closely to these influences, drawing parallels to the works of Kiasmos, Rival Consoles and Bonobo.

Building a futuristic universe with their atmospheric tones, the listener is drawn into the vast, awe-inspiring chasms of space and sound created by BYLJA. It’s within this melancholic tinged world that we find Sojourn, delicately hanging in the balance and providing a light, escapist cheer to the soundscapes. Be prepared to be lulled into a deep reverie as the mesmerizing forward-moving beats keep all entranced in their wake.

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