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Paul Cousins Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Ambient Features, Ambient Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Ambient, Experimental, Interview, Interview (osf), Paul Cousins, Tape|

Paul Cousins
Interview

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

Paul Cousins:
Ambient, Tape, Experimental

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Paul Cousins:
I'm a music producer and composer based in London. I create ambient and experimental music using reel-to-reel, tape loops, analog synthesizers and field recordings. My interest lies in the exploration of new sounds and creating soundtracks for emotions. Recently I've also been producing and collaborating with other artists, and working with brands to create sound for film.

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

Paul Cousins:
After singing & playing bass in bands for a number of years I started to listen to a lot more instrumental music. I followed a trail of artists from Bowie to Eno to Tangerine Dream, which lead me to creating ambient music of my own. Once I got a few synths and started exploring sounds it became very freeing and I kind of fell in love with making music all over again.

Nagamag:
Do you have any upcoming releases?

Paul Cousins:
Yes, I have a live EP and an album planned for later on this year. It took a while to find the right direction to create an album, but once I found the right sonic palette it all fell into place. I'm looking forward to getting more music out there and sharing my explorations.

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

Paul Cousins:
Sebastien Tellier "La ritournelle"

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

Paul Cousins:
Jon Hassell "Last Night The Moon Came"

Discover & Listen to Paul Cousins

Paul Cousins on Spotify

Paul Cousins' Signature Track

Paul Cousins on Social Media

paulcousinsmusic

paulcousins

Paul Cousins' Website

www.paulcousinsmusic.com

Sheboshka – See-Saw by the Shore (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Jazz, Jazz Features, The Latest|Tags: Chamber Pop, Chillwave, Review (EN-RU), Sheboshka, Singer Songwriter|

Sheboshka – See-Saw by the Shore
(Spotify)

“Lyrical jazz composition and carefully constructed leisurely narrative. Colourful harmony, melody and soft light background instrumentation. At such moments, you realize that this music is a product of its time and that today it is, more than ever, important and urgent.”

“Лирическая джазовая композиция, в которой бережно построено неторопливое повествование. Красочная гармония, нежная мелодия и лёгкая фоновая инструментовка. В такие моменты осознаёшь, что подобная музыка продукт своего времени и именно сегодня она как никогда важна и актуальна.”

-Nagamag.com

Sheboshka create haunting songs that cross the divide between jazz, folk, and alt-country, speaking of love, longing, and leaving.

LE BERRY – Jordi Forniés (Video)

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

LE BERRY – Jordi Forniés
(Video)

“The bright, searing flames of emotion warm our cold souls when their half-closed door glides with this neoclassical work by -Jordi Forniés-. Inspiring piece, it helps to reflect on the most important things in life…”

“Яркое, обжигающее пламя эмоций согревает холодные души, когда в их полузакрытые двери словно прохладный ветерок скользит это неоклассическое произведение от -Jordi Forniés-. Вдохновляющая работа, помогает задуматься о самых важных в жизни вещах…”

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Artist shared few words with Nagamag behind this inspiration:

“My new single ‘Le Berry’ is out today, a piece that i composed in my piano just thinking about a special place I have in France. Sometimes a simple melody becomes strong enough to bring powerful emotions. Le Berry is describing a very special place that I will call home one day.” – Jordi Forniés

https://jordifornies.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.facebook.com/jordifornies.artist
https://www.instagram.com/jordifornies

Village Boy Prince Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Pop Features, Pop Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Afro Beats, Dancehall, Interview, Interview (osf), Village Boy Prince, World Music|

Village Boy Prince
Interview

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

Village Boy Prince:
I would say Afro Beats, Dancehall, World Music.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Village Boy Prince:
I’m Village Boy Prince, an international Afro Beats/Dancehall Artist From Sierra Leone. At 8-years-old, is when I knew that music was my calling. I started my musical journey by singing and rapping in front of my then-class. By the time I turned 10, i was the talk of the town! I had already reached notoriety by performing at concerts, talent shows, and cinemas. After relocating to USA I finished up high school, and enrolled at Full Sail University to learn how to record, produce, mix, and master music. My end goal is to become a global recording artist and be self-sufficient when it comes to creating music. Since i arrived in the United States, I have worked vigorously on my skill. As a result, i went from being a singer and songwriter to adding producer and engineer to my list.

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

Village Boy Prince:
Yes, I was 8 years old. My dad gave me a Micheal Jackson dvd for thriller. That album really change my life. After I watched and listened to Micheal Jackson, It made me want to do music.

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

Village Boy Prince:
Future "March Madness"

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

Village Boy Prince:
Young Thug "Check"

Discover & Listen to Village Boy Prince

Village Boy Prince on Spotify

Village Boy Prince's Signature Track

Village Boy Prince on Social Media

villageboyprince

villageboyP

MUDIE Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Rock Features, Rock Interviews, The Latest|Tags: electronic music, Glam rock, Hip-hop, Interview, Interview (osf), MUDIE, Punk|

MUDIE
Interview

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

MUDIE:
Grew up listening to glam rock and punk, but also really into hip hop and electronic music. Trying to write the best possible song, with the coolest melody, without copying anyone, while using orginal sound signature and still feel punk. Hard shit.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

MUDIE:
Been playing in bands and writing music since 1999. Played more than 2000, released almost 40 albums, been around the world alot and still enjoy it.

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

MUDIE:
I think Bon Jovi were the first people that i've seen and think '' damn, they're so cool, I wanna do this! ". I used to sing Bon Jovi songs in the mirror all the time and trying to look cool with sleeveless shirt, fake tattoos and sunglasses at a VERY young age, like 5 or 6. Feels pretty good to actually to this for a living, in a VERY smallest scale.

Nagamag:
What d'you do beside music for a living.

MUDIE:
I do art in general. I draw, I paint, I design stuff for other people. Write songs for other people, produce albums and beats. Write poems and articles. I like to create things. It's very cool for me to have numerous projects and go through them as time passes and realize I just did a bunch of shit that people can either love, hate or don't care about. I also organize a big punk festival in Montreal called Pouzza Fest. It's gonna be the 10th edition when we can do festivals again.

Nagamag:
What would have been your dream job besides making art ?

MUDIE:
Professional athlete. I was a pretty good hockey player and kind of got a shot at it, but looking back, i would have loved to be a baseball player. I like the slow pace of baseball. The camaraderie. The fact that you play outside, the beautiful stadiums and uniforms. Definately would have loved every second of it.

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

MUDIE:
Omnikrom "Meilleur Gars"

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

MUDIE:
Lost Love "Hell"

Discover & Listen to MUDIE

MUDIE on Spotify

MUDIE's Signature Track

MUDIE on Social Media

mudiemudiemudie

@hugomudie

MUDIE's Website

www.hugomudie.com

Psypad – Circles (Spotify)

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

Psypad – Circles
(Spotify)

“Epic release full of deep 3D electronic sounds with huge impact to every listener. "Psypad" knows how to lift your mood and guide us with his vocals in a spiritual world. Highly recommended work!”

-Nagamag.com

psypad is an electronic music producer and live performer with through all-analog self-designed sound. Deep, instrumental and sometimes with vocals.

https://www.instagram.com/psypad
https://facebook.com/iampsypad

Solon – Inside Out (official music video) (Video)

Categories: Electronica, Electronica Features, Features, The Latest, Video|Tags: EDM, electro, Review (EN), Solon, Trance|

Solon – Inside Out (official music video)
(Video)

“Meet “Solon” via his fascinating creation “Inside Out”. A unique mix of Trance melodies from another dimension is waiting you to press the play button and start a trip to the stars. Emotional singing and crystal sound patterns from a realy talented artist.”

-Nagamag.com

SOLON is the new kid in town. He just started producing a couple of months ago and within a short time he has releases confirmed under different aliases on several a-list labels.

He chooses to hide behind his modest hoody in order to direct all the attention to his music, where he expresses emotions and feelings that enable enjoying the present moment.

He started taking classical piano lessons as a young child and developed his love for music while listening to radio programs every night before bed.

Being influenced by techno and house pioneers, he decided to add a melodic touch to strong bass lines.

His tracks are powerful and inventive and have a unique capacity to fuel both intimate dance floors and big clubs with energy and drive.

https://www.instagram.com/solonofficial
https://twitter.com/solonofficial
https://www.facebook.com/solonofficial
https://tiktok.com/@solonofficial
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT9N7ATHyo3421opQCKg0Lg
https://soundcloud.com/solonofficial

Fable – Womb (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, Electronica Features, Features, The Latest|Tags: Dub, Fable, Neo-Soul, Review (EN), Trip-Hop|

Fable – Womb
(Spotify)

“Thoroughly absorbing from the beginning to the end, Fable entrances the listener with her bewitching vocals & spellbinding melodies in her new minimal dub-wise single. Womb examines the ebb & flow of the cycles of life with a pulsating beat, epic chorus & poignant lyrics. ”

-Nagamag.com

Brighton singer-songwriter Fable today unveils her brand new single ‘Womb’, out now via Naim Records. The track is the latest offering from her forthcoming debut album and follows in the wake of the trip hop and neo soul blending ‘Orbiting’, which drew praise from the likes of NME, 6Music, CLASH and more.

With its stripped-back dubwise beat and spectral sonics, ‘Womb’ ebbs and flows like the cycles of life it discusses, building from a beguiling verse into a throbbing chorus and a bridge that swarms with headbanging dread. “'Womb' talks about cycles of emotional states, the repetitive highs and lows that I experience throughout the month, and in the end finding the strength to just push forwards with things. The seasons of the female body are often not acknowledged in the structure of our lives and society lacks respect for the trials and tribulations of womanhood,” Fable explains.

“Its meaning is not limited to the Lunar cycles of the female body - we all experience flux - we're not the same molecules we were 7 years ago, and it's about finding a way to ride the waves of constant change. The track was influenced by my love of Dub and sound system culture; my Mum would play Linton Kwesi Johnson through her bump when she was pregnant with me and it's been a comfort ever since,” she adds.

Having built up a reputation as one of the UK's most promising new artists, being lauded by the likes of The Guardian, Mixmag, Q and Rolling Stone, collaborating with Orbital and playing at Glastonbury, the tragic loss of a close friend and resultant burnout and depression led to Fable taking time out from her music career in 2016 to protect her mental health. Four years later, and now an ambassador for mental health charity My Black Dog, Fable is relaunching her sound to the world, with previous single ‘Orbiting’ unveiled in February. Newly-signed to Naim Records, the label wing of the award-winning premium audio brand, she has recorded a debut album of genre-fluid, searingly honest and darkly beautiful music that spans from urgent post punk to introspective electronica, whilst posing questions that are both timely and personal, yet timeless.

https://www.instagram.com/whoisfable/

Olivero Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, The Latest, World Music Features, World Music Interviews|Tags: Flamenco, Interview, Interview (osf), Jazz, Latin, Olivero, World Music|

Olivero
Interview

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

Olivero:
World music, Flamenco, Latin, Jazz

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Olivero:
Professional music classes since early childhhod , multi-instrumentalist (cello, drums/percussion, flamenco guitar, electric guitar)
-Main instrument flamenco guitar
- live shows with orchestras , solo cello, Rock-bands, jazz ensembles
-now starting to plan live shows with flamenco music ,

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

Olivero:
Paco de lucias music (age of 17)
Meetings and concerts of john mclaughlin

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

Olivero:
Led Zeppelin "Dazed and Confused"

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

Olivero:
Paco de Lucia "Monasterio de Sal"

Discover & Listen to Olivero

Olivero on Spotify

Olivero's Signature Track

Olivero on Social Media

OliveroFlamenco

olivero__flamenco

Olivero's Website

oliveromusic.com

L.A. Chaí – All My Fight (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Pop, Pop Features, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, L, Review (EN-RU), Singer Songwriter|

L.A. Chaí – All My Fight
(Spotify)

“There is no noise here. Here is a fairy tale enchanting your ears from the wizard -L.A. Chaí-. Filled with splendor and so seemingly simple, but at the same time charming magic. Acquaintance with -All My Fight- is an instant and you will remember it forever.”

“Здесь нет шума. Здесь чарующая ваши уши сказка от волшебника -L.A. Chaí-. Наполненная великолепием и такой, казалось бы, простой, но при этом очаровательной магией. Знакомство с -All My Fight- это мгновение и вы его запомните навсегда.”

-Nagamag.com

Artist shared few words behind his inspiration about this song with Nagamag:

" I wrote this song after during a really hard time in life when I was getting into a lot of arguments with a girl I had liked for a long time. It felt like we were always at odds and the worst part was, it seemed that we were fighting over the smallest and most unimportant things. After one fight in particular she left crying and I sat down at the piano to process. These are the things I wanted to say. I hope one day she’ll hear this. "

https://www.instagram.com/l.a.chai

About L.A. Chai

There’s nothing like the Chaí in L.A.” - the famous phrase that led to the journey of a lifetime.

Andrew Bergthold is a producer, songwriter child of the 90’s. He developed a deep love for music in his hometown Kansas City Missouri. As a producer and writer Andrew has been a part of countless songs and projects spanning genres and languages and has already received one grammy and is currently nominated for two more. Andrew hopes to continue this legacy as he creates under his new artist platform as L.A. Chai. And he can’t wait to release songs and collaborative projects that bend and defy genres. You can expect songs to range from dark and edgy to upbeat and fun. As L.A. Chai leans into the idea that 'Good music transcends boundaries'.