dilip – Pretend

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“The vocal sounded so touching that it immediately steals and conquers your hearts! The pleasant rhythms of Lo-Fi Pop, the sound is very bright and rich, filled with various elements that adorn the sound canvas of the entire mix. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Вокал звучал настолько трогательно, что сразу крадёт и покоряет ваши сердца! Приятные ритмы lo-fi pop, звук очень яркий и насыщенный, наполненный разнообразными элементами, которые украшают звуковое полотно всего микса.”

-Nagamag.com

**dilip** is a Brooklyn-based singer, writer, and producer. Born and raised in an immigrant household in the Midwest, he started performing at the age of 5 and grew up immersed in a diverse set of musical genres. He was formerly a member of South Asian boy band Penn Masala, through which he toured internationally and made a cameo in the movie *Pitch Perfect 2.*

He released his solo debut EP, *golden*, in late 2019 with a series of live events and listening parties. His music weaves R&B and indie influences with pop sensibilities. Fans have compared his sound to that of early Frank Ocean, Cautious Clay, Mac Ayres, and Daniel Caesar.

He recently played a [sold-out show at The Delancey in NYC with over 200 people](https://diliprajan.com/live-at-the-delancey), and is currently planning additional shows this summer and fall. *Pretend* is the first of a series of 3 singles that will be releasing this summer and ultimately packaged up as into a sophomore EP, in addition to planned collaborations with multiple other indie/r&b/pop artists that will be releasing later this year.

https://instagram.com/diliprajan

Story behind the song as artist said:

"I wrote this song after an unexpected breakup. I balanced my weightier emotions in the hook (conversations end / my heart left on read / was it all pretend) with a lighter, upbeat vibe that reflects my nostalgia for the happier memories with my ex during the summer we started dating. I recorded a demo, debuted the song at a sold-out show at The Delancey in NYC to lots of positive feedback, and then teamed up with Mike Mroz (producer for Hadji Gaviota and other indie artists) to finish the song."

https://ampl.ink/pretend-dilip

Annelle Staal – Tonight

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“A conceptual track written by a talented singer -annelle Staal-, which for three minutes remains faithful to genre traditions. There is not a single extra sound in the song, everything is done with love and knowledge of your work. Such music will live in the hearts of many people forever! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Концептуальный трек, написанный талантливой певицей -Annelle Staal-, который на протяжении трёх минут остаётся верен жанровым традициям. В песне нет ни одного лишнего звука, всё сделано с любовью и знанием своего дела. Такая музыка будет жить в сердцах многих людей вечно!”

-Nagamag.com

Happy Pride and sending you the new single/visuals from queer Nashville based lush indie pop artist Annelle Staal. Entitled “Tonight”, the track is about “falling fast for someone around a fire, which is something that happened to me a lot in highschool, confides Anelle. She further explains, “I have many fond memories of allowing my mind to run wild with the possibilities of a new person and a new life. As a closeted queer living in the south, sometimes that was with another girl. As a young adult who is learning to celebrate my identity, my thoughts travel back to those moments.” Musically, if the sand was the acoustic singer-songwriter genre and the ocean was pop, “Tonight” is the moment the land meets the sea.

Annelle Staal is a Twitch social media influencer and has been featured on BuzzFeed, The Mesh and ABC news for her humor, music and creative spirit. Thanks for your consideration!

Annelle Staal is a Nashville based singer/songwriter who crafts soulful lush indie pop with elements of folk and rock. An old soul who wears her “heart on her sleeve,” Annelle grew up a military brat and carries the puzzle pieces of her childhood with her. Passionate about capturing the human experience in her writing, Annelle has a “wide wing span” of styles—ranging from atmospheric ballads, sunny acoustics, and big band blues.

In 2017, the young songwriter released her first studio project MARS a dark-pop EP capturing the turmoil of love and growth. Working, performing and writing in Nashville, TN, for several years following, Annelle’s passion for live entertainment grew.

When 2020’s tumultuous beginning shook the world, Annelle’s innovative spirit propelled her to reach her audience in a new way. Pioneering the world of Twitch.TV, the songwriter now hosts a live night show four days a week to a growing global audience.

Annelle’s second studio project was the eight track riveting album Heart on My Sleeve released in October 2020. The small album strips both her heart and sound bare, and serves as a commentary on self love, discovery and courage. “Mr. Christmas,” Annelle’s debut holiday single charmed the internet in 2020, with a goofy music video and relatable story.

The young artist’s debut full-length album is anticipated in 2023, and her 2021 and 2022 singles “Lemon Days,” ”Indoors,” and “New People” are a fuller version of her smooth, sultry sound and imagery-rich lyrical voice. Her brave and heartfelt single “Tonight” is about “falling fast for someone around a fire, which is something that happened to me a lot in highschool, confides Anelle. She further explains, “I have many fond memories of allowing my mind to run wild with the possibilities of a new person and a new life. As a closeted queer living in the south, sometimes that was with another girl. As a young adult who is learning to celebrate my identity, my thoughts travel back to those moments.”

Featured on BuzzFeed, The Mesh and ABC news for her humor, music and creative spirit, Annelle is an artist to watch. Catch her live at Twitch.tv/annelle, or visit annellestaal.com for more.

https://www.twitch.tv/annelle

https://www.instagram.com/annellestaal

https://twitter.com/annellestaal

Vlad Ogorod – Ultrasonography

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“There are not many talented authors who know and know how to work in this genre on the Russian Indie POP scene. But -vlad ogorod is one of those who are able to blow up your brain with your melody and charismatic vocals! Add the track to the collection, and the author to the bookmarks to keep abreast of all his new works. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“На российской Indie Pop сцене не так много талантливых авторов, которые знают и умеют работать в этом жанре. Но -Vlad Ogorod- один из тех, кто в состоянии взорвать ваш мозг своей мелодией и харизматичным вокалом! Добавляем трек в коллекцию, а автора в закладки, чтобы быть в курсе всех его новых работ.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.instagram.com/thisisvladogorod/

Alas de Liona – Promises

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“A new and such sensual song -Las de liona-, bewitching with its music, lyrics and fabulous vocals. The melody is replete with many beautiful shades of acoustic folk, which gives the whole track its unique and inimitable charm. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Новая и такая чувственная песня -Alas de Liona-, завораживающая своей музыкой, лирикой и сказочным вокалом. Мелодия пестрит множеством красивых оттенков акустического фолка, что придаёт всему треку свой уникальный и неподражаемый шарм.”

-Nagamag.com

From the 7 track Planetaria Live Session EP streams on 9th June. Recorded at Post Electric in Leith. Edinburgh, Scotland..

Alas is back in Scotland from her Californian Mojave Desert hometown for summer live shows, firstly performing as on 9th June at the opening night of Edinburgh’s Hidden Door Festival, in the Pianodrome installation at the Old Royal High School.

Then her first ever headline shows with Regular Music presenting Alas as a trio on Sunday 26th June at Glasgow Glad Café and Wednesday 29th at Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms. Special guest is Hector Shaw.

And just confirmed, Alas will be opening for Rufus Wainwright on 30th July at Summer Nights At The Bandstand in Glasgow Kelvingrove Park.

https://www.instagram.com/alasdeliona

Alison Sudol – Meteor Shower

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“Hypnotic vocals, bold hihats and background synth pads set the scene of “Meteor Shower”. An intensely personal single about contradictory images in our life. Despite the difficult moments, the artist reminds us that after every storm, the Sun shines again.”

-Nagamag.com

Today, June 16, American singer-songwriter and actress Alison Sudol shares new single ‘Meteor Shower’ and unveils the details of her upcoming new album, ‘Still Come The Night’, due for release on September 23rd via Kartel Music Group. Stream ‘Meteor Shower’ Here.

https://alisonsudol.lnk.to/StillComeTheNight

Following the release of the deeply personal single ‘Peaches’, as well as her support dates with Goldfrapp at London’s Royal Festival Hall and the UK release of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore’, in which Alison reprised her role as Queenie Goldstein, ‘Meteor Shower’ is the second single taken from Alison’s forthcoming album ‘Still Come The Night’.

There are the songwriters who wait until a life-changing event happens, before disappearing to inject their entire soul into their work. When Alison began writing ‘Still Comes the Night’, she knew that she wanted to make an album about the different stages of what she was going through. The upcoming album spans the emotions of her journey, from the intensity and thrill of love, to the trepidatious excitement and unknowns of pregnancy, and everything surrounding grief and loss. For Alison the life changing event was her pregnancy ending, which resulted also in a dramatic shift in herself; the instant loss of a life path that she had only moments ago been on.

Driven by a gently propulsive groove, ‘Meteor Shower’ takes the early morning light to capture a distinctive mood of a specific moment in time: the morning after the loss. Written “the morning after the worst night – says Alison, “we were empty, exhausted, numb, yet the early morning light was so soft, the hills blue with frost…impossibly still, so quiet. Even in the depths of grief, I was struck by the beauty of where we were”. An infinite beat, spoken word vocals and pulsing synths take centre-stage in this compelling slice of folktronica.

Alison thinks of ‘Still Come The Night’ as an album for everyone to listen to and connect with, one that’s open and giving in its emotions; she thought about the vast weight of grief that people have carried over these past two years: isolation, fear, sadness, illness, loss of time, and the ensuing rush to resume normal life, without enough opportunity for processing it all. ‘Meteor Shower’ is the album’s poetic finale, book ending the equally hypnotic opener, ‘Bone Tired’.

“It felt like an ending piece, but it also felt like the beginning of something else. Weirdly, even in the moment it didn’t just feel like an ending – there felt like a lot of openness beyond it, the sense of dawn and space and breathing. ‘Now we are here / And now it is now’ is the ending of the record, like ‘this is where we go from’,” explains Alison.

‘Meteor Shower’ is taken from Alison Sudol forthcoming album ‘Still Come The Night’, due for release on September 23rd. Stream ‘Meteor Shower’ Here. Pre-Order ‘Still Come The Night’ Here

https://alisonsudol.lnk.to/StillComeTheNight

‘Still Come The Night’ Track Listing:

Bone Tired

Playground

Peaches

The Clearing

Wasteland

No Other

Mary of the Willows

Come On Baby

Still Come the Night

Meteor Shower

Hand on my Heart (bonus)

Now based in London, Alison Sudol is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actress and video director. Having released 3 critically acclaimed albums under the moniker A Fine Frenzy (EMI) during which she toured with Rufus Wainwright and opened for The Stooges at SXSW. Making her comeback to music as Alison Sudol in 2018 she released two EPs, the ‘Moon’ and its follow up, ‘Moonlite’, both co-produced with Yard Act and Gruff Rhys’ producer Ali Chant, and featuring Portishead’s Clive Deamer and Adrian Utley and John Parish. In summer 2020 Alison wrote, co-produced and recorded her upcoming album with London based multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Chris Hyson, who is also half of adventurous collective Snowpoet in Wales at Giant Wafer Studios. Her acting credits include the ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ franchise and critically acclaimed TV series ‘Transparent’ and ‘Dig’.

Now based in London, Alison Sudol is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actress and video director. Having released 3 critically acclaimed albums under the moniker A Fine Frenzy (EMI) during which she toured with Rufus Wainwright and opened for The Stooges at SXSW. Making her comeback to music as Alison Sudol in 2018 she released two EPs, the ‘Moon’ and its follow up, ‘Moonlite’, both co-produced with Yard Act and Gruff Rhys’ producer Ali Chant, and featuring Portishead’s Clive Deamer and Adrian Utley and John Parish. In summer 2020 Alison wrote, co-produced and recorded her upcoming album with London based multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Chris Hyson, who is also half of adventurous collective Snowpoet in Wales at Giant Wafer Studios. Her acting credits include the ‘Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them’ franchise and critically acclaimed TV series ‘Transparent’ and ‘Dig’.

https://alisonsudol.com/

Bolivard – Psychopathe

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“With a strong dose of creativity and personal style, “Bolivard” presents his mind-blowing single. Indie Pop atmosphere, cool beat and plenty of sarcastic lyrics about our modern way of life. Music for anxious minds and restless spirits.”

-Nagamag.com

After being a bizarre psychiatrist in his first EP and his interviews on YouTube (among his patients: Jacques, Myd, L’impératrice and Dombrance). The multifaceted artist embodies a new character now: a psychopath perfectly integrated into a sick society. Recalling the funky instrumentals of French icons IAM and the laid-back flow of MC Solaar, the new single “Psychoptahe” will be released with a music video directed by Bolivard.

https://www.instagram.com/bolivardmusic/

Mayuko x Einar Stray Orchestra – Chiaroscuro (Mayuko Version)

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“Pay attention to how during listening you will begin to whistle the melody with the performer. The melody Indietronica, a viscous and slow rhythm and a very unusual vocal. A track that has a minimalistic structure and a memorable melodic motive. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Обратите внимание, как во время прослушивания вы начнёте насвистывать мелодию вместе с исполнителем. Мелодия Indietronica, вязкий и медленный ритм и очень необычный вокал. Трек, который имеет минималистичную структуру и запоминающийся мелодический мотив.”

-Nagamag.com

https://einarstrayorchestra.bandcamp.com/track/chiaroscuro-mayuko-version

Art-pop trio Mayuko release their version of "Chiaroscuro" to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the debut album by Einar Stray Orchestra. 2022 will see a series of singles, cover versions, and reworks of the album’s tracks, with Mayuko delivering the opening contribution!

Mayuko detail their approach to "Chiaroscuro":

"With its many different shades, 'Chiarsocuro' immediately resonated with all of us on an emotional level. But at the same time it was a big challenge to choose what details we wanted to concentrate on, musically. Pretty quickly we got stuck on the whistling part, and then built the rest around it. Even though both bands seem to be very different at first glance, there's actually a lot of common ground. Such as our love for the sound of strings or the oscillation between very quiet moments and sprawling, orchestral parts. Putting these commonalities into a new, minimalistic Mayuko costume was a very exciting and enriching process for us!"

A decade has passed since the release of Einar Stray Orchestra’s critically acclaimed debut album Chiaroscuro. To celebrate the 10 years anniversary the Norwegian band will do two exclusive concerts in June. With the one-time return of original member violinist Hanna Furuseth in the line-up, the quintet plays the album from start to finish in Berlin’s 1909 crematory Silent Green and Oslo’s 1901 central bank - Sentralen.

"I still can’t fully comprehend how we managed to make that album. Only 20 years old. We didn’t know anything. I guess the naivety made it come together, frontman Einar Stray reflects.

The album only received praise from the press. UK’s The 405 gave it 9 out of 10 and called it "outstanding piece of art" and German Rote Raupe wrote that it was "ein Meisterwerk!". Norway’s biggest paper Aftenposten stated that "Einar Stray delights, surprises, fascinates and captivates". After seing the band at Reeperbahn Festival GAFFA described it as "a revelation of beauty" to 6 out of 6 stars.

Since then the Norwegian indie rock gem has sharpened their expression. After two more critically acclaimed albums, two EPs, 100% concerts in Europe and Asia, and solid radio rotation in UK and Germany, the collective has become one of Norway's most experienced and playful acts. The band, known for their close (and Norwegian Grammy winning) collabs with Moddi and Cezinando, write songs about their religious upbringing, their love-hate relationship with Oslo and their «Peace Prize»- country’s double moral.

/// MAYUKO

http://www.mayuko.band

https://www.instagram.com/mayuko_band

https://mayuko.bandcamp.com

/// EINAR STRAY ORCHESTRA

http://www.einarstrayorchestra.com

https://www.instagram.com/einarstrayorchestra

https://www.facebook.com/einarstrayorchestra

/// MAYUKO - SHORT INFO

Mayuko, based in Mannheim and Berlin, Germany, consists of artists Michelle Cheung, Kasia Kadlubowska and Rebecca Mauch. Classically trained in music and in dance respectively, yet fearless in blending all their influences, Mayuko create kaleidoscopic soundscapes between pop, electronic and experimental. Ethereal voices float above rough bass loops and minimalist beats. Poetic lyrics describe sense and sensuality in a world where technology is on the rise and humanity is left behind.

Mayuko is delicate, fragile, but consequent. They live back and forth in worlds like in fairy tale or a 90’s post-grunge cityscape. Mayuko's songs touch your skin like silk, make you head bop like the wind the tall grass, take you on a hypnotizing trip to where concrete flowers bloom and imaginary bubbles float. Mayuko bring a softness to an unforgiving world.

/// EINAR STRAY ORCHESTRA - SHORT INFO

Einar Stray Orchestra is an indie pop collective from Sandvika, Norway. Bolstered with vivid and symphonic sounds they are constantly evolving their unique style of orchestral indie. In Norway, Einar Stray Orchestra is still an underground phenomenon, but if you were to ask a random person on the streets of Berlin, it's more than likely that this person has attended one of their concerts.

Known for their collaborations with Cezinando and Moddi, with over 100% shows all across Europe and Asia in the past years they have had a quick rise to success. This includes sold out tours and spellbinding sets at industry showcases such as by:Larm, Reepherbahn Festival, Iceland Airwaves and Berlin Music Week. Their three previous albums; "Chiaroscuro", "Politricks" and "Dear Bigotry" has received outstanding praise from international press.

Stefano May – False Horizon

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“Despite the fact that -stfano may- periodically experimented with sound and genres, its new track remains whole and adheres to a single style of the melodic indie pop. It is interesting to observe and listen to how air, memorable chords are combined with expressive vocals! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Несмотря на то, что -Stefano May- периодически экспериментирует со звучанием и жанрами, его новый трек остаётся цельным и придерживается единого стиля мелодичного Indie Pop. Интересно наблюдать и слушать, как воздушные, запоминающиеся аккорды сочетаются с выразительным вокалом!”

-Nagamag.com

Ina Forsman – Love Me

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“The track instantly captures the mood and atmosphere of the 70s, which is characterized by a warm, lively and very lamp sound. A melodic introduction, with excellent vocals -ina forman- help to imbue a romantic mood. Just love me and just be with me. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“В треке моментально улавливается настроение и атмосфера 70-ых годов, которой свойственно тёплое, живое и очень ламповое звучание. Мелодичное вступление, с отличным вокалом -Ina Forsman- помогают проникнуться романтическим настроением. Просто люби меня и просто будь со мною рядом.”

-Nagamag.com

Finnish pop artist Ina Forsman is excited to release “Love Me”, the latest single from her new All There Is album, which is set for release on June 24th, 2022 wherever you listen to or purchase music via Jazzhaus Records. The single was written around the feeling of saying “I love you” for the first time. The up-tempo rhythm and old school arrangements will move your feet, yet the composition’s blue mood will make your soul shiver. The song is an emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible

https://www.inaforsman.com/

When talking about the new album, Ina Forsman writes: "My new album’s theme is “Cinematic Soul”. I wanted to make soulful music with a retro approach and a BIG sound; Strings, choir, horns, the whole package. I didn’t check too much what is considered as “Cinematic Soul”, instead I created what I believe that kinda music should, could, be."

TvchPoint – Fathers Love Too

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“The most precious thing you have is your family. -Tvchpoint- with love and shudder in the heart, performs its new track about paternal love. One of the most delicate and kind compositions in the genres of Afrobeats and Reggae, with a soft rhythm and a calm melodic line. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Самое дорогое, что у вас есть — это ваша семья. -TvchPoint- с любовью и с содроганием в сердце исполняет свой новый трек об отцовской любви. Одна из самых нежных и добрых композиций в жанрах afrobeats и reggae, с мягким ритмом и спокойной мелодической линией.”

-Nagamag.com

“Fathers Love Too” is a modern day Anthem saluting fathers. If you were fortunate enough to have a father in your life, you can relate to this song… Or if you weren’t as fortunate, and you are a father trying your best to figure it out as you go, you can relate to “Fathers Love Too”.

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