Featured music selections on Nagamag. Everything you have to listen!

Demuja – Take Me Away From Here (Video)

Categories: Features, House, House Features, The Latest, Video|Tags: House (Old-school), Nu-disco, Review (EN)|

Demuja – Take Me Away From Here
(Video)

“New House tune with Old-school style and uplifting mood. Released in the “Period Of Time” album is ready to take you away in a full dancing trip. “Demuja” knows how to attract our interest and this can be proved from the first listening of this work.”

-Nagamag.com

Austrian DJ/producer Demuja drops his new Single “Take Me Away From Here” from the forthcoming album “Period of Time” out on August 20.

https://www.facebook.com/iamdemuja

https://www.instagram.com/iamdemuja

Anzhelika Kovalenko – Black Earth (Kara Toprak) by Fazil Say | WeLive on Tour | Live im Parktheater (Video)

Categories: Features, Neoclassical, Neoclassical Features, The Latest, Video|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Crossover Classical, New Age, Review (EN-RU)|

Anzhelika Kovalenko – Black Earth (Kara Toprak) by Fazil Say | WeLive on Tour | Live im Parktheater
(Video)

“-Black Earth- combines the experimental component, which as it is developed, is revealed before the listener. In the begining you are immersed in melodic waves and it seems that the Earth leaves under your feet, but after a couple of minutes, the piano melody absorbs and takes you into oblivion. Awesome journey.”

“-Black Earth- сочетает в себе экспериментальную составляющую, которая по мере развития раскрывается перед слушателем. Сначала вас погружают в мелодический хаос и, кажется, что земля уходит из-под ног, но уже спустя пару минут мелодия фортепиано поглощает и уносит в небытие на своих волнах. Потрясающее путешествие.”

-Nagamag.com

In the video, the Ukrainian pianist Anzhelika Kovalenko performs the piece “Black Earth (Kara Toprak)” by the Turkish composer Fazil Say live at the German “Parktheater Lahr”. The core motif of the piano solo piece is the imitation of the Turkish folk music instrument Saz. Kovalenko herself is a great admirer of the Turkish composer Say. In front of 15 cameras and with a light show staged especially for the performance, she stages “Black Earth” as never before. The 25-year-old pianist impresses with a lot of feeling and great musicality. The recording is part of the second episode “Classic meets Electro” from the concert film series “WeLive on Tour”.

https://www.welive-festival.com/

Im Video stellt die ukrainische Pianistin Anzhelika Kovalenko live im deutschen “Parktheater Lahr” das Stück “Black Earth (Kara Toprak)” des türkischen Komponisten Fazil Say vor. Das Kernmotiv des Klavier-Solostückes ist die Imitation des türkischen Volksmusik-Instruments Saz. Kovalenko selbst ist eine große Bewunderin des türkischen Komponisten Say. Vor 15 Kameras und mit extra für den Auftritt inszenierter Lichtshow setzt sie “Black Earth” wie noch nie in Szene. Die 25-jährige Pianistin beeindruckt durch viel Gefühl und große Musikalität. Die Aufnahme ist Teil der zweiten Episode “Classic meets Electro” aus der Konzertfilmserie “WeLive on Tour”.

Anzhelika Kovalenko is a Ukrainian pianist. She studied at the Mykola Lysenko National High School in Lviv with Humetska Marianna and Humetska Halisa. Already as a student she was part of the “European Academy of Young Virtuosos” and played concerts in Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania. Kovalenko now lives and performs in Germany.

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Anzhelika Kovalenko ist eine ukrainische Pianistin. Sie studierte an der Nationalhochschule Mykola Lysenko in Lwiw bei Humetska Marianna und Humetska Halisa. Bereits als Studentin war sie Teil der “European Academy of Young Virtuosos” und spielte Konzerte in der Ukraine, Polen und Litauen. Mittlerweile lebt und konzertiert Kovalenko in Deutschland.

Vincent Liou Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Pop Features, Pop Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Indie Pop, Interview, Interview (osf), Vincent Liou|

Vincent Liou
Interview

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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?

Vincent Liou:
Indie pop

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Vincent Liou:
I started piano when I was young and then played bass and clarinet for a few years. I loved making huge chords on the piano. I joined a band (Crash Coordinates) in high school and played minimal keys – I was basically the hype man. I wrote my first song in college in 2010 where I (low-key) ripped off Owl City’s ‘”Fireflies.” I wrote four EPs and recorded with Bob Hoag during that time. After graduating from PA school in Massachusetts, I moved back to Arizona to live with my momma (school is expensive you know!). After I came back, I met a girl who was cool, but she broke my heart – she was dating someone else at the same time we were together. My most recent ‘Big Surf’ EP are the songs that came out of that experience.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Vincent Liou:
I was lucky enough to have parents that liked good music. My dad would play John Denver and my mom played The Eagles. From there I started discovering new artists that really helped color my world. The artists that really showed me that music was freedom are many but Primus, The Locust, Minus the Bear, really solidified my belief.

Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?

Vincent Liou:
Whitney Houston "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?

Vincent Liou:
Bonnie Raitt "I Can't Make You Love Me"

Discover & Listen to Vincent Liou

Vincent Liou on Spotify

Vincent Liou's Signature Track

Vincent Liou on Social Media

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Rushkeys, Lugovskiy – Equilibrium (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica Features, Features, House, The Latest|Tags: Lugovskiy, Organic House, Review (EN), Rushkeys|

Rushkeys, Lugovskiy – Equilibrium
(Spotify)

“Rushkeys and Lugovskiy team up in this quite interesting creation for the House fans and many more. Sophisticated electronic loops, craftfully organized for the most selective ears. "Equilibrium" invites us for a short trip between energetic shifts and relaxing atmospheres. Enjoy!”

-Nagamag.com

Equilibrium is a collaboration between a Lithuanian electronic music producer Rushkeys, who has recently received support from the Loci Records and Lugovskiy, who is based in Kiev, Ukraine and has releases on such labels as Nervous, Size Records and has been supported by the likes of Pete Tong and The Aston Shuffle.

Taking influence from such artists as George FitzGerald and Bonobo this organic house track conveys an equilibrium not only between the artists but also aesthetics of their productions and blends soaring, dreamy melodies with solid rhythmic groove and wicked dance floor sensibility.

https://linktr.ee/rushkeys
https://www.facebook.com/rushkeys
https://twitter.com/rushkeys
https://www.instagram.com/rushkeys/
https://rushkeys.com/

https://vibe.to/equilibrium
https://www.instagram.com/lugovskiymusic/
https://www.facebook.com/lugovskiy
https://twitter.com/lugovskiymusic

SAAH Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Neoclassical Features, Neoclassical Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Contemporary Classical, Interview, Interview (osf), Modern Classical, Neoclassical, Piano, Saah|

SAAH
Interview

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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?

SAAH:
Neoclassical, contemporary classical, modern classical piano,

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

SAAH:
I was given an old piano at the age of nine. i immediately fell in love with that instrument(i actually wanted a flute, but I didn´t get one)
since then I loved to improvise and create little melodies.
i also had piano lessons for some years, but I always preferred to play by ear.
that´s why I decided not to study at the music university.
i played in bands and the last years I´ve been composing for theatres and I´ve been creating solo piano pieces in my tiny homestudio. Last year I won the European song writing award in the category: music for motion pictures. since then I´ve been releasing heartfelt solo piano songs. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to do what I love and to share my music with everybody who wants to listen.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

SAAH:
I guess it was when i first heard some Tory Amos songs (i fell in love with her way to play the piano) and later i really loved the Keith Jarrett´s Köln concert (i was so impressed by the spirit and vibes of his free and harmonic improvising )

Nagamag:
do you have any plans for the near future?

SAAH:
Yes, I have :)
I always desired to play outside in nature or in other special places with my stage piano.
...so I had a stunning handmade piano shell built by a very talented man and now (about 2 weeks ago) a wonderful painter completed this work with a very special and beautiful painting on the cover of the shell, that means a lot to me.
So from now on I will also share some little video clips from outside, playing on Juna (that´s my pianos name;) - it means the desired..... I am over the moon excited about that.

Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?

SAAH:
INCUBUS "Wish you were here"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?

SAAH:
Franco Roberts (He has a different piano sound, I really like his work) "axolotl"

Discover & Listen to SAAH

SAAH on Spotify

SAAH's Signature Track

SAAH on Social Media

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SAAH's Website

www.saah.at

Terse – Carlos Maya – Neoclassical piano music (Video)

Categories: Features, Neoclassical, Neoclassical Features, The Latest, Video|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Cinematic, Epic Music, Review (EN-RU)|

Terse – Carlos Maya – Neoclassical piano music
(Video)

“-Neoclassical Piano Music- is the sunrise after a long rain and following the gray clouds, its first blinding rays appear. Incredible beauty of execution and real grace, like a breath of air after a long sleep.”

“-Neoclassical piano music- это восход солнца после долгого и продолжительного дождя, когда из-за серых туч проступают его первые и ослепляющие лучи. Невероятной красоты исполнение и настоящая грация, словно глоток воздуха после продолжительного сна.”

-Nagamag.com

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https://www.instagram.com/carlosmayaofficial
https://carlosmaya.bandcamp.com/releases

WE ARE AVA – Sorta Kinda Really Into You (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Pop, Pop Features, The Latest|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Electro Pop, Review (EN-RU), WE ARE AVA|

WE ARE AVA – Sorta Kinda Really Into You
(Spotify)

“The branded expression and dynamics of -Sorta Kinda Really Into You- make it a composite hit. Pronounced piano and sensual vocals make a common mix juicy and conceptual, which offers its insane atmosphere and instantly raise our mood.”

“Фирменная экспрессия и динамика -Sorta Kinda Really Into You- делают композицию явным хитом. Ярко выраженное пиано и чувственный вокал делают общий микс сочным и концептуальным, что придаёт свою безумную атмосферу и мгновенно поднимет настроение”

-Nagamag.com

«It’s not like we need to talk about our future, but I’m sorta kinda really into you.»

After WE ARE AVA gave a sweet taste of their upcoming debut album Inner Gardening (autumn 2021) with the energetic, catchy track Conquer Me and the gloomy party anthem More Than You Like Me, the trio’s third single release follows now: Sorta Kinda Really Into You.

In the latest song, the Eastern Swiss electro-pop band strikes softer and warmer notes than before. The focus lies on a fresh relationship with all its beauties and pitfalls, reflected in the tightrope act of moving from trivial feelings to real ones. The fear of giving too much of yourself too quickly or getting too involved and consequently breaking something, coupled with the wonderful feeling of something new and exciting: «Really don’t wanna put a label on it and I don’twanna scare you off. But don’t you agree that this is going somewhere with us.»

The band wraps up the all-too-familiar ambivalence of butterflies in the belly in a feel-good ballad with a clear bottom line: «I’m really, really, really into you.»

https://www.facebook.com/weareavamusic/
https://www.instagram.com/_weareava/

Banco de Gaia Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Electronica Features, Electronica Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Ambient, Banco de Gaia, Dub, Electronica, global, Interview, Interview (osf), Techno, Trance, World dance|

Banco de Gaia
Interview

Photo by Cezary Biernat | www.notatourist.co.uk

Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?

Banco de Gaia:
World dance, global, ambient, trance, techno, dub

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Banco de Gaia:
I started out playing drums in rock bands then moved on to guitar. In the 80's I was playing jazz and listening to world music then discovered acid house and became immersed in electronic dance music. Since 1989 I've been writing, recording and performing as Banco de Gaia and I'm not sure if I'll ever stop!

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Banco de Gaia:
I saw Hawkwind performing Silver Machine on TV when I was 6 or 7. Lots of strobes and smoke and a man with long hair, I thought 'that's what I want to do'.

Nagamag:
Why is world music so imprtant to you?

Banco de Gaia:
I love combining sounds from different countries and cultures, it constantly amazes me that music from wildly different places can share the same basic heart. Music really is a universal language.

Nagamag:
What have you been working on recently?

Banco de Gaia:
I just released a two-track single 'Pirates and Princes' as part of New York Times reporter Ian Urbina's 'Outlaw Ocean' project. He has been travelling the seas documenting what goes on out in international waters where no laws apply. It's pretty grim at times but it's important to spotlight the crimes that are going on out there, and incorporating his reporting into music has been a fascinating mission.

Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?

Banco de Gaia:
Yes "Going For The One"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?

Banco de Gaia:
William Orbit "Water from a Vine Leaf"

Discover & Listen to Banco de Gaia

Banco de Gaia on Spotify

Banco de Gaia's Signature Track

Banco de Gaia on Social Media

@bancodegaia

Banco de Gaia's Website

www.banco.co.uk

Marc-E – Brahman (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Psychill, Psychill Features, The Latest|Tags: Marc-E, Psychill, Psydub, Review (EN)|

Marc-E – Brahman
(Spotify)

“ At times it is not easy to interpret the enigmatic internal journey. Brehman by Marc-e opens us up musically into spiritual worlds that engage with rhythm. Whale language and sacred geometry flow through this track like a comet visiting a new Galaxy. Soothing and organic drum overtones that climax with smooth guitar riffs, welcoming to the sacred space of sound design. ”

-Nagamag.com

Produced in Vancouver BC
Samples from Orca Whales in salish sea

https://www.instagram.com/marc_e/

Kenah – Control (Video)

Categories: Features, Pop, Pop Features, The Latest, Video|Tags: Afro-fusion, Afro-pop, Afrobeats, Review (EN)|

Kenah – Control
(Video)

“Kenah’s new Afrobeat single is ready to stimulate our senses. Smooth, elegant and seductive mix of sounds with interesting voice effects. Overall addictive creation, ideal to listen every night. Cheers!”

-Nagamag.com

Making her mark on the international music scene, KENAH continues her career debut with the release of ‘Control’, which follows on from the acclaimed afrocentric banger ‘Plenty’ just a week ago. Having put her foot down, it seems KENAH’s not taking her foot off the gas any time soon and the meticulous planning that has gone into her arrival in the public eye, shines through as ‘Contol’ also marks the announcement of her debut EP!

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: KENAH – CONTROL
https://smarturl.it/Kenah.Control

The ‘Poposky’ produced track, ‘Control’ exhibits an enchanting rhythmic drum pattern, soul-soothing melodies and is topped up by an infectious vocal hook. This powerful combination is starting to become a sure-fire style of Kenah’s that sees her lean into deep percussive beats and deliver her unique hybrid of choral experiences alongside the art of rap. Daringly bold and energetic as it is smooth and sensual, Kenah’s sound has an elegance and rarity to it that is only uncovered when true diamonds are discovered. With a swaying, soulful core, the roots of the record stimulate the senses and make it hard to ignore the provocative calls to dance and as we descend into the opening up of parties and events worldwide, KENAH has produced an anthem that can guide the very essence of the celebrations.

PRE-ORDER: 3:05 MUSING EP
https://smarturl.it/305MusingEP

Seasoned with music since childhood, her impeccable talent has been molded into what it is today throughout her 21 years. Whether it be her leading school choirs or making her first attempt to write her own lyrics, it seems her destiny has always been music. At University she became a campus favourite when she recorded and shared her first few songs and she soon started to spark the interest of music industry professionals. Fast forward to her release debut and Kenah found her home with UK based record label JustJoJo Entertainment, a label synonymous with Afrobeats and Nigerian artists including DJ Spinall, Adekunle Gold, Yemi Alade and Kizz Daniel.

As she prepares for the release of her debut 7-track EP ‘3:05 MUSING’ on the 23rd of July, you’ll be able to see KENAH on billboards across Nigeria. The sheer scale of the campaign demonstrates the potential that the Nigerian based artist has. With a superstar roster of producers that includes DJ Coublon, Mystro, Poposky and Insane Chips and mix and mastering by Mixx Monsta a.k.a Selebobo, Milla Mix and Na Me Dey Mix and Master, ‘3:05 MUSING’ is the ideal embodiment of KENAH’s entry into the Afrobeat scene. Each track is carefully curated to take us on a musical journey, whilst still conveying the necessary upbeat, fun filled feeling that is crucial to this genre and ‘Control’ takes centre stage in presenting that to the world.