“Luise made a chilling, soothing remix of a famous creation that we highly appreciate. A wonderful playlist must... recommended for all electronic music fans out there.”
-Nagamag.com
‘Every You, Every Me’ is a beautiful cover after Placebo, by Luise, under the production of a well-known Romanian artist - ViLLAGE.
The track is a beautiful interpretation of an iconic alternative hit with a deep house chill production.
“Here comes “Venom”. A cool and fresh creation in classic techno mood. This track combines old with new sound ideas. The artist’s personal touch is clear and the result is strongly impressive.”
-Nagamag.com
It’s a combination of Techno, Deep, Dark & Acid music. Song is quite short on techno, just something above 3 minutes, but it meant to be. Three minutes is enough time to show everything that Venom is all about. Primary tempo was set up at 125 bpm. Venom will definitely find a group of techno lovers who will enjoy the quality and uniqueness of the song and also a group of people with opposite opinions.
https://www.instagram.com/romancigi
DJ/Producer born in Slovakia, but now resides in London, UK when he’s playing electrifying live shows throughout Ibiza at the iconic Ministry Of Sound, Itica, Santos, Paradiso & more. ROMAN CIGI has long ago stepped out of the box as a music maker and mixer. Works across multiple genres of music, setting him apart from other artists with his flexibility and experienced approach. He can re-contextualize any music in a creative and novel way and has a breadth & depth of knowledge, of different genres through which he can flow effectively. He collaborated with mastering engineers like Ted Jensen, Henri Hurtig or songwriter Bailey Jehl.
https://www.facebook.com/romancigi/
“Guo Voices - melodic Chinese instruments and enveloping ambient, harmony, serenity and emotional balance. This is the first thing you feel when immersed in the new EP of Morteza Jahangiri.”
“Guo Voices - мелодичные китайские инструменты и обволакивающий эмбиент, гармония, умиротворение и душевный баланс. Это первое, что ощущаешь при погружении в новый EP Morteza Jahangiri.”
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Cello has been used as melody. the rest of song focus on rich pads and also variations within atmosphere.
https://mortezajahangiri.bandcamp.com/
Morteza Jahangiri Creates Ambient music. His releases range from dreamy,relaxing soundscapes to classical and melancholic music.
https://www.instagram.com/morteza_jahangiri_music/
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Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Con Piliouras:
Greek folk music, Rebetika, Jazz and World Music
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Con Piliouras:
I write music in a variety of different styles, this is because I have a vast taste of musical influences.
My current focus as a composer is to continue developing my World Music project, which is a fusion of Greek, Jazz and other world music influences.
I am also passionate about playing the Guitar, and I thoroughly enjoy performing Jazz.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Con Piliouras:
My first connection to music was at the age of 4. I grow up listening to tradition Greek folk music and I was always mesmerised by the amazing melodies.
The love for music further developed with the exposure of Rock music and then later Jazz.
This was all presented to me by my Mother and Brother.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Con Piliouras:
Chick Corea "Windows"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Con Piliouras:
Manos Hadjidakis "Choros"
“The new composition of Carla Stark – Naive – is full of rich colors and personality, penetrating through the soul with vocals and the energy of music, as a link between heaven and earth.”
“Композиция Carla Stark – Naive насыщена сочными красками и индивидуальностью, пронизывающим насквозь душу вокалом и энергии музыки, как связующее звено между небом и землёй.”
-Nagamag.com
Carla Stark, born Carla Biset-Bentchikou, is 33 years old. With her Algerian-German mother and French father, Carla lived first in France, then in Vietnam and in India. The French-Algerian singer, Belgian at heart, now spends her time between Bombay, London and Belgium, where she settled 13 years ago. Proud of the many different sides of her personality, she describes herself as a chameleon.
Carla grew up listening to both Korn and Stevie Wonder. With the sound of her father’s saxophone in her ears, she was singing the lyrics to Claude Nougaro before she could even talk. As you understand it, music has been a part of her life since the beginning. For 16 years, she works hard on the piano, before leaving it and focusing on high school, that she finished in Vietnam. She then moves to Belgium where she studies at the Solvay Business School et gets a Master in Economics (by presenting a thesis on music therapy).
Just out of school, and after a few years of business experience, Carla feels like she doesn’t belong and decides to follow her heart and be an artist. She takes a few singing lessons, joins a theatre group, then integrates the Cours Florent, a theatre school in Brussels where she will study a few months before joining the Indian music “Beyond Bollywood”, where she will go from being in the production team to being on stage as an actor and a dancer, for the whole Europe tour of the show.
Carla Stark’s latest album “Karma” was a quest. A quest of love and a search to find herself again after a painful breakup. The singer comes back today with a new EP “C.”, sometimes inspired by her deceptions, sometimes by the optimism of her better life. Chameleon with multiple influences, the artist lives between Brussels, London and Mumbai and decides to sing her emotions in booth English and French.
https://www.instagram.com/carlastarkmusic/
“Endlessly fascinating groove that rumbles with a thunderous boom, and soulful vocal capabilities through a top notch sound and visuals production which allow us to enjoy this loud! ”
-Nagamag.com
Like everyone else during the lockdown, Otosan’s lives were lived out online. But there’s always a silver lining…
This is where they discovered emerging Melbourne singer-songwriter Julia Lostrom on triple j Unearthed and knew they had to get her in on a session.
“We started scouring through triple j Unearthed for some amazing vocal talent, which is always our first go-to when looking for collaborators,” explain Otosan, aka Ryan Dickinson and Ultan Burke. “From the moment we heard Julia’s voice we knew she would be a perfect fit for the track. The first takes were recorded with Julia remotely in the first wave lockdowns in April and streamed on Instagram Live, then completed with a couple of real-life socially distanced recording sessions during a brief lifting of harsh restrictions in Melbourne.”
Vocalist Julia said, “I had just released my single ‘Walls’ on Unearthed and the Otosan guys thought my voice would suit their track, so they reached out and I loved it so much! It was so funny recording it virtually in the first lockdown and then we met up in the in-between stage between Melbourne’s strict lockdowns to record some parts and just got to hang out a bit. They’re such lovely guys.”
https://www.instagram.com/otosanmusic/
OTÔSAN are a multi talented New Zealand based duo who specialise in electronic music production, song writing and DJing.
After spending years perfecting their own individual talents, the newly formed duo linked up in 2017 and have hit the ground running, notching up critical acclaim and worldwide radio play from the very start.
Riding high on the back of a series of successful bootlegs and remixes, you can now catch them playing at some the biggest festivals across Australasia.
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Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Arkanna:
At the moment, I would say electronica, trip-hop, downtempo, chill, sometimes with world elements.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Arkanna:
I grew up in a musical family. With musicians on both my parents sides. I was brought up listening to Rock n Roll, Motown, Soul and everything in between. The UK charts were always on in my house growing up, hearing bands of the 80's like Bronski Beat, The Human League and The Cure. Also often, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and my Mums favourite, Rod Stewart.
When I was a teenager, I loved Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, The Doors, Nirvanna and lots of dance music like Beats international, The Source, Technotronic and 808 State.
I first picked up the guitar at age twenty one. At the time I started going clubbing and loved progressive house back then and all the chillout stuff around at that time. Before this I was more into drawing and painting as my creative outlet. A number of years later I started writing my own songs and played a few acoustic gigs. I was listening to bands like Morcheeba, Beth Orton, Faithless, Massive Attack,Lamb, Portishead, The Chemical Brothers, The Future Sound Of London, Bjork, PJ Harvey and Leftfield.
Soon I met my partner, who was an MC in a Drum n Bass band at the time, and as a DJ he introduced me to a lot of breakbeat, Techno, Hip Hop and DnB. He introduced me to my first production software and I was hooked.
I started to teach myself production developing my acoustic tracks into a more electronic sound. I put a few of my first productions online. In 2009 I was offered work with London based techno/breaks producers, Elite Force and Meat Katie, recording vocals for 'Fire's Still Burnin' on their Dustbowl EP, released on U&A Recordings.
While still working on my own productions, I was also writing and recording music as part of a collective called Timeshade. This brought about a release in 2010 in which my vocals featured on Bambook's track 'off the system' feat Arkanna, the vocals taken from one of the Timeshade songs.
Later, I collaborated with producers from Nomad Records based in Italy, on a three track EP. It was never officially finished due to some problems within the label at the time. You can listen to 'Love is Timeless', on soundcloud, which is one of the tracks from that EP.
Finally by 2017 I felt happy enough with my own music production to begin independently releasing my music, the first of which was 'All This Time'.
My latest release 'Wonder Cloud' has been supported on BBC music Introducing in Scotland and recently remixed by the very talented Side Liner.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Arkanna:
I have always loved music as far back as I can remeber. I was always singing when I was a child. I was given my first keyboard when I was 10 and remember writing lyrics to the songs I made up on it. The Casio SA-1, I thought it was so cool lol. I actually found one a few years ago in a charity shop. I had to buy it haha.
Music for me is about my connection to the unknown mystery, the all or whatever you want to call it or see it as. It is my healer, my passion and a tool for self- reflection and discovery.
Nagamag:
What are your plans for the near future?
Arkanna:
I am currently finishing my EP and plan to develope and release a lot of the music I have written over the past few years, as well as all my current material. I'm also collaborating on a track for another artists forthcoming album, more details on that in the very near future.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Arkanna:
Ane Brun "All My Tears"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Arkanna:
Massive Attack "Teardrop"
“Pretty Pink delivers a very warm and cheerful tune. "Taste Your Love" creates a pleasant atmosphere, with its carefuly chosen sounds and balanced mix. Simply, one among the best choices for all the House/deep House fans outhere!”
-Nagamag.com
PRETTY PINK - risen from the deep & dark woods of the Harz in Germany, a charming pink lady made a serious way through the steaming and raging international club zone to manifest her belief in the very finest tunes of tech, deep- and the most unique secret selection of house-music.
She returns with TASTE YOUR LOVE on FOUND FREQUENCIES and serves another stunning tune full of warm groove, catchy melodies and an unique vibe.
https://www.instagram.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://www.instagram.com/prettypinkmusic/
“Find Something You Can Hold On To - calls out to all of us in his new composition, Chris Mapili. The postulate of our life is with you. Do what you must and be what should be. Goosebumps in the chorus with this wonderful vocal performance. ”
“Find Something You Can Hold On To - взывает всех нас в своей новой композиции Chris Mapili. Постулат нашей с вами жизни. Делай, что должен и будь, что будет.”
-Nagamag.com
Blending renegade folk with gospel, "Find Something You Can Hold On To" takes you on a gritty and grand journey through your heart and soul. Carefully crafted for 2020's year end holiday season and 2021's upcoming climb, this timeless classic will have you singing along half-way through your first listen
https://instagram.com/cmapsmusic
Blending grunge, folk, rock, and a deeply emotive percussive delivery with piercing lyrics, singer/songwriter Chris Mapili continues to captivate his audiences. His upcoming EP traverses intimate and gruff acoustic landscapes.
https://twitter.com/cmapsmusic
“A neon palette of multi-colored lights of the night city, a play of shadows and light, where two minds unite - yours and mine. We feel the attraction that brings us closer; you and me. biskuwi with new track, Veil on Two Minds EP deliver us a top notch atmospheric melodic techno. ”
“Неоновая палитра разноцветных огней ночного города, игра теней и света, где соединяются два разума - твой и мой. Мы чувствуем притяжение, которое сближает нас; тебя и меня.”
-Nagamag.com