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Audio Jacked – Not Me That’s Broken

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Commercial, EDM, Electro Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

Audio Jacked – Not Me That’s Broken
(Spotify)

“When you listen to a good arrangement in dance genres, such as Edm, you try to catch the most important thing - this is a bright and saturated drive wybe, whose rhythm is able to speed up your pulse. This single works real miracles with your mood!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Когда слушаешь хорошую аранжировку в танцевальных жанрах, таких как EDM, пытаешься уловить самое главное — это яркий и насыщенный драйвом вайб, чей ритм способен ускорить ваш пульс. Этот сингл творит самые настоящие чудеса с вашим настроением!”

-Nagamag.com

Audio Jacked 3rd release “Not Me That’s Broken” takes things to a new dimension. His gigantic bass line and solid vocals makes this track something you will want on repeat.

Featuring the soulful voice of Jessie Wagner who delivers a high energy performance crafted with powerful builds and a killer hook.

https://www.instagram.com/audiojacked/

Sharif Hassan – YouTruth

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

Sharif Hassan – YouTruth
(Spotify)

“The fantastic rhythmic style of the track, something reminded of the Deep Forest project, with its lamp, warm and very soft sound. AFRO-POP music is very smooth on ear, as if plunging into a fabulous reservoir somewhere in the depths of the forest thicket and step on the sand bottom.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Фантастическая ритмическая стилистика у трека, чем-то напомнила проект Deep Forest, с его ламповым, тёплым и очень мягким звучанием. Музыка Afro-pop очень ровно ложится на слух, словно погружаешься в сказочный водоём где-то в глубине лесной чащи и ступаешь по песочному дну.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.instagram.com/sharif_hassan_/

Penny Roox – Do You Remember

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, Alt Pop, Folk, Review (EN-RU)|

Penny Roox – Do You Remember
(Spotify)

“Drink pleasant memories of something important in your life with -penny roox-. This is a charming trip in time to the world of acoustic harmony of sounds, a pleasant melody, warm, fabulous vocals and nostalgia.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Предайтесь приятным воспоминаниям о нечто важном в вашей жизни вместе с -Penny Roox-. Это очаровательное путешествие во времени в мир акустической гармонии звуков, приятной мелодии, тёплого, сказочного вокала и ностальгии.”

-Nagamag.com

Artist said about this song:

"I wrote 'Do You Remember' after I had a strange dream about my high school sweetheart. It made me think about lost memories like that time we watched the Joy Division movie Control and I cried my eyes out, or how we always smoked cigarettes in his bed. Or how small I felt when we talked about me wanting to be a musician. It felt kinda liberating writing a song about him. Anyhow - it made me wonder if he remembers these things too."

Do You Remember is a lovely, low-key indie song about a teenage love. Penny’s vocals have an emotional intensity to it that’s unparalleled in the pop industry today, like she’s directly addressing you - making you feel your listening to your own memories. The acoustic guitar provides the driving force behind the song - played with a steady beat and layered multiple times on top of the mix, giving the whole thing a mystical and dreamy side, perfect for late night reminiscing on a hot summer night. "

http://pennyroox.com/

Emma Beckett – Clovers

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Alt Pop, Commercial, Review (EN-RU)|

Emma Beckett – Clovers
(Spotify)

“In this composition you will hear a multifaceted palette of dozens of small, but such sweet, soft and amazing sounds. Voice -emma Beckett- will become for you your guiding star in the world of harmony, calm and knowledge of the melody of your soul.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“В этой композиции вы услышите многогранную палитру из десятков небольших, но таких сладких, мягких и удивительных звуков. Голос -Emma Beckett- станет для вас вашей путеводной звездой в мир гармонии, спокойствия и познания мелодии своей души.”

-Nagamag.com

Clovers captures the feeling of the first night of the year that you can walk home without a jacket. The feeling of waking up to the sunrise in the morning before your alarm goes off. Sitting in the park and feeling the sun on your skin. It's about doing all of that with someone you love; someone who feels lucky just to have around - luckier than finding 42 four leaf clovers in 10 minutes.

Written in early 2020, amidst pandemic lockdowns, Clovers came from a desire to write a song about a pandemic relationship, where the pandemic was the least interesting part. The song was written by Beckett over the course of a few months and then sent to Toronto based pop producer Andrew Feels. The resulting track balances influences of indie rock and alt-pop with dreamy pop production.

This will be the first new single since the successful release of their album Cool With It, from which two singles landed on Spotify Canada's New Music Friday playlist. Clovers marks an exciting new direction in their sound, with fully developed production to match the depth of their lyricism.

https://www.instagram.com/emmabcktt/

SIKA – Mango

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

SIKA – Mango
(Spotify)

“A beautiful combination of sounds that ring, gurgle and clap on the background, creating a very interesting sound canvas. If you wear headphones, you will be pleasantly surprised how competently and beautifully sounds are located in space. Great Afro-Pop, definitely in the collection!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Красивое сочетание звуков, которые звенят, булькают и хлопают на фоне, создавая очень интересное звуковое полотно. Если вы наденете наушники, то будете приятно удивлены, как грамотно и красиво звуки расположены в пространстве. Отличный Afro-pop, однозначно в коллекцию!”

-Nagamag.com

AbbySage – Pool Party

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Alt Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

AbbySage – Pool Party
(Spotify)

“Such tracks have their own unique atmosphere, the melody of which serves as a kind of fall in a rabbit hole. There, in behind the zerkalier, Alice from the country of miracles, mystical vocals -Abbysage and hypnotic rhythm-section await you. Do you want to return?” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Подобные треки обладают своей уникальной атмосферой, мелодия которой служит своеобразным падением в кроличью нору. Там, в зазеркалье вас ожидает Алиса из страны чудес, мистический вокал -AbbySage- и гипнотическая ритм-секция. Захотите ли вы вернуться?”

-Nagamag.com

LA via Toronto singer/songwriter Abby Sage shares her new single "Pool Party." Known for making noir indie with tinges of old Hollywood grandeur, the track showcases Abby's delicate lyrics and blasé vocal delivery atop a sultry guitar led arrangement. Arriving with an artful video, it's another look into an artist who has already gained support from areas such as DIY, Clash, American Songwriter and more. Speaking on the song, Abby states:

"Pool Party is a metaphor for kids not being prepared for the world. “Pool party kids can’t swim, they ask nobody just sink to the bottom and think (off the deep end)” Kids are dealt a tough hand, having such a vast amount of information at their fingertips with nobody to guide them or explain what it all means. They have to drown to learn."

Nykki – Right Place Wrong Guy

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Alt Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

Nykki – Right Place Wrong Guy
(Video)

“You are met by the incomparable vocals -nykki- and light instrumental melody, which is complemented by a pleasant percussion. Already in the first minute of the track, the main topic of Alt Pop is turned on and an emotional explosion occurs, a bright barrel and a powerful bass of which will open a second wind in you!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Вас встречает бесподобный вокал -Nykki- и лёгкая инструментальная мелодия, которая дополняется приятной перкуссией. Уже на первой минуте трека включается основная тема Alt Pop и происходит эмоциональный взрыв, яркая бочка и мощный бас которого откроют в вас второе дыхание!”

-Nagamag.com

Today, 29 June, rising future pop artist Nykki returns with brooding R&B-laced new single ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’, alongside its dream-like music video. Stream ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’ here. Watch ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’ Video Here.

https://nykki.lnk.to/RightPlaceWrongGuy

Finding the sweet spot between alt-R&B and pop, Nykki co-wrote ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’ with producer John Foyle, known for his work with Mae Muller and Lola Young and St£fan – aka Stefan Abingdon – whose major pop cuts include, among others, a single for Selena Gomez. The swaggering earworm blooms over sludgy, savage basslines, jittery swarms of drum programming, with plenty of room to play around with texture and Nykki’s layered vocals. Piercing and empowering lyrics see Nykki oozing confidence while reflecting on a relationship destined to fail.

https://www.instagram.com/nykkimusic/

“You can pretty much already see its end and you are finally being honest with yourself, which can be empowering,” explains Nykki, talking about the meaning behind the song. “I naturally always want to see the best in every situation. This is about that time when I just finally admitted it’s not gonna work and that’s also okay. I can only do serious relationships, that’s just how I’m built, so sorry not sorry to every guy who just wants to have fun!”

Diving deeper into the writing and production process Nykki adds; “I wanted to write something darker and a bit sexy. We started writing the lyrics around a few ideas I had in my phone. The song’s title started as a joke. I said ‘I think it was a right place wrong time situation’ and John said ‘yeah more like wrong guy’, and that’s how it happend. I wanted to make sure this was a savage song, not sad, but very powerful and almost making fun of the situation”.

Songwriting has been a life saving tool for Nykki, at the high of the pandemic she connected with producers and co-writers all over the world, these transatlantic online sessions resulted in last year’s single ‘Me Over You’ written with Salt Ashes’ collaborators, British writing and production duo The Radiators, which has seen support from fashion and music publications such as Metal Magazine and Mundane Magazine, among others.

“Showing the extent of her range with every release”, as written by Wonderland Magazine for their ‘New Noise’ feature, Nykki has rolled out a string of bops which marked her as a newcomer to watch. Debut single ‘No Cry’ catapulted the Czech-born artist into the international pop world, with Billboard praising her “commanding vocals” and giving their seal of approval to her debut video, which has now clocked up over 1 million YouTube plays, since premiering on the world’s most influential music media brand. Whilst the single’s remix by Leon Lour peaked in the UK Commercial Pop Top 30 Club Charts at number 13. In her follow up single ‘Lost My Mind’, Nykki showed her good girl turned bad persona through the convincing acted scenes and dynamic choreographed shots of the track’s video, which has now reached nearly 1.5 million YouTube views. Eloquently acclaimed by Rollacoaster Magazine for her “emotionally tinged, energetic pop songs that boast undeniably catchy hooks,” Nykki graced the pages of the magazine’s latest Spring/Summer issue, before going back into the studio. While the stripped down versions of her EDM-laced pop songs have been praised for their “glossy dynamics” by one of the world’s foremost authority on pop music authority on pop music Popdust.

With ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’ Nykki claims her artistic space, showing confidence stepping into new musical terrains, and the ability to turn any personal life story into a captivating song.

Maddy Brown – Wiser

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: alternative, Commercial, Indie RnB, Retro Soul, Review (EN-RU)|

Maddy Brown – Wiser
(Spotify)

“The light rustle of the needle on the vinyl plate very competently tunes on the atmosphere of serenity and tranquility. Charm in the ocean of sounds and melody Retro Soul and vocals -Maddy Brown-. She successfully managed to combine tenderness with charisma, thanks to this, her feelings are very subtly transmitted to the listener.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Лёгкий шорох иглы по виниловой пластинке очень грамотно настраивает на атмосферу безмятежности и спокойствия. Очарование в океане звуков и мелодии Retro Soul и вокала -Maddy Brown-. Она удачно сумела соединить нежность с харизмой, благодаря этому очень тонко передаются её чувства слушателю.”

-Nagamag.com

“Wiser” is an autobiographical song and narrative which details finding your footing post-breakup, recognizing your growth and worth, and ultimately becoming empowered to be straightforward and voice your emotions. The song is centered around Maddy’s personal experience of coming to terms with the truth that her long-term relationship was not the right fit for her. “Wiser” is a representation of recognizing her needs within a relationship, as Maddy openly expresses her repressed feelings and honors her experience through her songwriting process.

Maddy’s raw and straight-to-the-point lyricism, masterful vocal control and delivery, and soulful R&B-centric production reflect the wide range of genres that have influenced her music throughout her life. With two more singles in the pipeline, “Wiser” is just a prelude to the sonic direction in her upcoming 6-track pop-infused R&B debut EP, slated to release in Summer 2022.

QUOTE

“I hope people can take ‘Wiser’ as their own source of empowerment. Voice how you feel, recognize your worth, and be empowered to have high expectations for those who end up having the privilege to be in your life.”

-Maddy Brown

https://www.instagram.com/madelynwrightbrown/

Trauma Cat – Popcorn Machine

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Dream pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Review (EN-RU)|

Trauma Cat – Popcorn Machine
(Spotify)

“The track that will help you turn off your brain, put it on the shelf and relax with your whole soul and body. Positive, bright, slightly surreal and phantasmagoric music in the Indie Rock genre, capable of throwing you out of reality and entertained as never before!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Трек, который поможет вам выключить ваш мозг, положить его на полку и отдохнуть всей душой и телом. Позитивная, яркая, немного ирреальная и фантасмагорическая музыка в жанре Indie Rock, способная выкинуть вас из реальности и развлечь как никогда ранее! ”

-Nagamag.com

Meet Trauma Cat, an experimental indie rock trio with a penchant for a feel-good powerpop hook. In “Popcorn Machine,” Trauma Cat reflect on life, death, love, and the pursuit of paradise—all set against the backdrop of a crowded movie theater. Tongue-in-cheek existentialism meets rocking verses and jangly, uplifting choruses for a theatrical final product not unlike such offbeat current art pop acts as Superorganism, Wet Leg, and Tune-Yards, infused with the spirit of classic bands like Oingo Boingo and Jellyfish.

https://linktr.ee/traumacat

Golden Features – Touch (feat. Rromarin)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: EDM, Future Bass, Review (EN-RU)|

Golden Features – Touch (feat. Rromarin)
(Spotify)

“The magnificent leading female vocals, which is beautifully emphasized by the male backing, which is why there is a feeling of dialogue between two halves of one heart. The Future Bass rhythm is capable of rocking even the coldest phlegmatics and misanthropes.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Великолепный лидирующий женский вокал, который красиво подчёркнут мужским бэк-вокалом, отчего возникает ощущение диалога двух половинок одного сердца. Ритм Future Bass способен раскачать даже самых холодных флегматиков и мизантропов.”

-Nagamag.com

The wait is over! Acclaimed Australian electronic producer Golden Features today makes his highly anticipated return with his rousing new single “Touch” featuring Rromarin.

Golden Features has turned out to be an apt name for the artist born Tom Stell, a nod to the gold mask he wears while performing. “Touch” marks the first taste of new music from Stell’s Golden Features, after a literal golden run since bursting onto the scene in 2014.

Since his 2018 debut album SECT and the launch of 2020’s collaborative project BRONSON (with ODESZA), Stell felt creatively spent and needed time to recoup. Instead of opting for the traditional R&R approach, Stell emersed himself deep into clubbing mecca of the world, Berlin. There, he lost himself in the city’s renowned techno bunkers and hedonistic clubs, dancing with strangers, stripped of phones and returning to the apartment in the early hours to hunt for the tracks he’d heard the night before. Four nights a week spent raving only came to an end when COVID closed the clubs down. But Stell returned to Australia revitalised and most importantly, inspired.

“Touch” encapsulates everything Stell took away from his invigorating stint in Berlin. A track that’s both moody and light, layered with pulsating rhythm, hypnotic beats and the dueling deep and wispy vocals of Rromarin.

“Touch was born from that synth riff. I fought it for so long, feeling it was too happy and upbeat. After giving it some space I reharmonized everything under the riff and it instantly made me feel something. Claire (Rromarin) had actually recorded these vocals for another song on the record, but the lyrics just felt right for Touch” says Stell on the new single. “To me it encapsulates that feeling after the rave... At the kick-on laying with your head in somebody's lap, smoking a cigarette while they play with your hair.”

Now with two platinum and six gold ARIA certifications for his tracks, 275+ million global streams, an acclaimed and beloved debut album in 2018’s SECT (#1 ARIA Dance Albums Chart, #1 iTunes, Triple J’s Feature Album), selling out two shows in 4 hours at the Sydney opera House, headline slots at major festivals both at home and abroad as well as forming the BRONSON project and releasing their self-titled album with stadium-conquering US electronic duo ODESZA under his belt, Golden Features has cemented himself as Australian electronic music royalty, returning now as an artist at the top of their game.

http://soundcloud.com/golden-features