Sir Boyò – OLORUN MAJE (Spotify)

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“An extremely likeable, bouncy blend of pop with liberal sprinklings of African style percussion, orchestral strings, a well-played, felicitous acoustic guitar, and beautifully interwoven, harmonious vocals. ‘OLORUN MAJE’ by Sir Boyò is sung in both English & Yoruba to charming effect.”

-Nagamag.com

A playful blend of mixing pop and my native language [yoruba] to make a melodic and sweet fusion of sounds from two different worlds. Produced by MANTRA and engineered by Lucius Page, the song features rich African drums, symphonic strings and tranquil guitar strums

https://www.instagram.com/sirboyo/

Ark Woods, RUSL – Slide On You (Spotify)

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“Carefully made vibe that targets the Hip-Hop audience and brings fresh air to the scene. The artist proves his own style and talent using high quality sound elements and lyrics describing different aspects of life. "Slide On You" is a bomb you must listen.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.instagram.com/arkwoodsofficial

Ark Woods’ music is affecting, funky, and infinitely memorable. His lyrics present an unflinching account of his experiences and beliefs, covering everything from social anxiety and depression, to love and commitment, to domestic violence, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement. His sound is his own and ‘a stunning combination of funk and hip-hop that will continue to set him apart and elevate his profile with each release. With an ear for groovy instrumentals and impressive flows, he makes putting together high-quality music seem easy’ (Ones To Watch)...

https://www.instagram.com/ruslmusic/

Hunter Falls – FAME (Spotify)

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“Deep sentimental song with the signature of "Hunter Falls". The artist creates in order to reveal some of his inner thoughts via Pop sound and expressive lyrics. We just couldn't resist to his exceptional voice capabilities and the standing out percussion elements of "FAME".”

-Nagamag.com

The song is about having to make a devastating decision between the things you love the most. In this instance, I had to stay in the studio for months on end to work, which weighed down on my relationship with my loved ones. My whole life I had been chasing for a life of fame, but love certainly had made things complicated...

https://www.instagram.com/hunterfalls

ELUNIA – Pressure Points (Spotify)

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“-ELUNIA- dominates with her voice in the music world, creating an authentic harmony and stands on her diverse background as such. In -Pressure Points- the singer's charming meditative voice floats into the clouds and lift us up too. Also presenting an emotional atmosphere and kaleidoscope with rich variety of sound colours.”

“Вокал -ELUNIA- доминирует в музыкальном пространстве, создавая аутентичную гармонию и выделяется на многообразном фоне ему же подобных. Песня -Pressure Points- словно плавает и витает в облаках, очаровывая своим медитативным голосом. Обволакивающая слушателя атмосфера, эмоциональный калейдоскоп из разнообразия звуковых оттенков и тональностей.”

-Nagamag.com

Returning with her third single of the year, alt-pop prodigy ELUNIA unveils the emotive single "Pressure Points," co-produced with multi-million streamed producer JMAC (Haux, Luz, Matilda Mann, Rosie Carney). The singer-songwriter-producer, praised by EARMILK as "[leaving] you hanging off each word," released her debut "Borderlines" and second single "Soak" in early 2021, which received notable acclaim from music blogs and accumulated over 20,000 streams on Spotify alone. Guided by moody piano, the nuanced production of new record "Pressure Points" ebbs and flows to create a dreamy landscape. Alongside shimmering guitar, haunting synths, and dynamic percussion, ELUNIA’s ethereal voice soars as she delivers intimate, poetic lyricism.

Speaking about her new single, ELUNIA says: “I wrote ‘Pressure Points’ about idolizing someone as the hope I was looking for through a struggle with mental health, and the fear of losing them. I felt like I was finally seen for my full potential, which gave me a glimpse of possibility when I could only see nothing before. You can hear the original voice memos in there from the day I started writing it with birds singing in the background, which felt so right to keep in since it’s quite a vulnerable song. The idea of ‘pressure points’ felt so strangely accurate to me when I came up with it – it's not like someone is outright saving you, but more that they're just existing in the right places and the right ways, and it's really subtle, but that makes it all the more powerful.”

https://eluniamusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eluniamusic

Tripple 2, SPECKS – Temperature (Spotify)

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“The song -Temperature- is pretty easy, but very rhythmic work. With all its charms and advantages is like a pendulum, which accelerates your heart beat and don't want it to stop quickly. Decent work!”

“-Temperature- является довольно лёгким, но очень ритмичным произведением. Песня со всеми своими достоинствами сильно зачаровывает и словно маятник, разгоняет ваши сердца и не торопится останавливаться. Достойная работа!”

-Nagamag.com

Tripple 2 is an Afrobeat duo made up of lively twin brothers Chris Barnabas and Akrong Barnabas. They are from Ghana, but they have lived in Finland for 15 years. Music is their passion and they have been making music for over 10 years. They started with Hip Hop, but in recent years they have focused on making Afrobeat music. Afrobeat comes from West Africa, it’s rhythmic, melodic and joyful music. “When we started doing Afrobeat it just felt so right right away,” Akrong says with a laugh. Tripple 2 has warmed up many great artists such as Wu Tang Clan, Method Man, Lil Jon, Flo Rida and Burna Boy. Tripple 2 has also performed its own gigs and performed at festivals in Finland and abroad. "One of the most memorable gigs was when we got to perform for former Finnish President Tarja Halonen on Independence Day at the Presidential Palace, Tripple 2's songs have been played in Finland on the radio channels Yle X and Basso Radio. Tripple 2 has also received a lot of attention in Ghana. Their “Backshot” music video, reached Ghana’s most popular Music TV channel 4 Syte TV and their songs have been played in Ghana on several radio channels including Focus FM and Hit FM. Tripple 2 is releasing the new Afrobeat EP "Timeless" at the end of May. Many skilled international artists visit the EP album. The first single from the EP "Fool" will be released on Friday, February 26, 21 at Spotify, Youtube and Itunes.

https://www.facebook.com/tripple2
https://www.instagram.com/itstripple2/

Stella – I.L.Y.S. (Pt.2) (Spotify)

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“Atmospheric, lyrical work with charming vocals and catchy chorus effect. The perfect combination of electronics, neo-soul and live instruments that you'll love from the first seconds.”

“Мелодия припева, обворожительный вокал и запоминающийся припев. Атмосферная, лирическая работа, идеальное сочетание электроники, neo-soul и живых инструментов.”

-Nagamag.com

Pt.2 is the second part to a song of Stella's called “I Love You So”. With Pt.2 closing off her debut EP, and I Love You So showing the beginning of a love story, you'll be taken through a beautiful relationship with a beautiful human. Pt.2 talks about the love that was lost, the regret behind it, and the scar that’s been left on Stella's heart. Just when you think you’re recovering from the emotion-stirring journey this song takes you on, she delivers some profound spoken word; the percussive rhythm section perfectly complimenting the poetry.

https://www.instagram.com/stellawozhere

About Stella:

Out of a dark and dingy bedroom in the depths of the Black Country emerged a dreadlocked creature whose ears pricked up at the sound of twanging guitars and cracking drum beats. Galloping around, she made friends wherever she went and caused mischief along the way. She was a rebel; no care for the rules or the way things should be done. This was the beginnings of Stella.

Something of an alter ego, the name has adopted many connotations over the years, with much of her fan base unaware that it’s not actually her name...

Stella is more than a name now, more than a brand. It’s a way of life. Stella represents freedom and empowerment - the freedom to express yourself and stand up for what you believe in. Stella is finding your own way. Stella is a middle finger to the man. Stella is caring for your neighbour. Stella is joy. Stella is a party. Stella is love.

Her relationship with life has been an integral component in the sculpting of Stella’s sound. Passionate, sensitive yet dynamic, evocative and lyrically provoking, it embodies her struggles growing up in what, at times, was a cruel world. Her insecurities and vulnerabilities, her endeavours for a healthier mind and her battles with adversity are all laid bare in her songs.

Alongside these qualities she has a natural gift for writing alluring melodies and the caressing vocals to deliver them in symbiotic harmony.

If you’re a lover of honest, raw, emotive music, then Stella is for you.

To complement her natural talent, her drive, desire to progress and outgoing personality are opening new doors for her all the time, a testament to her hard work and passion.

So, what can you expect from a Stella show? Well, that’s not something that can be captured in a few words. What can be promised however is that you’ll leave with a smile on your face.

Her inspirations span far and wide and reach beyond music and her immediate experiences. As a devoted feminist and environmentalist, she endeavours every day to make the world a better place and much of her creative expression originates from this. She is also a romantic and is able effortlessly to conjure up heartfelt songs to eternalise a moment.

Some of her main musical influences include Lily Allen, Mac Miller, Bob Marley, Jorja Smith and Tom Misch. Outside of music her most significant role model is her mom, who has been there with her every step of the way, attending every gig without fail and guaranteed to be found dancing wildly at the front.

In the last few years, she has established herself as a household name on the Birmingham scene, winning best pop act at the Birmingham Music Awards in 2018, where she caught the attention of John Taylor of Duran Duran, who commended her for her performance and wrote about it on his social media pages.

She has played many of the city’s most iconic venues such as The Sunflower Lounge, The O2 Institute, and The Rotunda. She has also featured as the guest artist at the highly acclaimed jam session, Neighbourhood.

Stella has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with the likes of Kioko, Lady Sanity and Husky Loops, and was due to headline her first show for Birmingham Promoters in December. Sadly, due to the COVID pandemic this had to be postponed until further notice, but as soon as the restrictions are lifted, rest assured it’s gonna go off!

Currently she is in the final stages of studying for a songwriting degree at BIMM, which again has been rather disrupted by the virus and is now all online lectures. This did, however, allow her the opportunity to focus on her EP, with her first single, Warm and High, released last summer, making it on to a reputable playlist on Spotify. More releases to follow very soon so watch this space!

Stella does not meet societal standards, and she doesn’t want to. Her intention is to bring people together, to share laughs, spread good vibes, provoke thought, encourage the individual to challenge themselves, to question their beliefs and values, inspire them, and ultimately to create a better world for everyone.

https://stellawozhere.bandcamp.com/

Sophie Janna – Wide World (Spotify)

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“"Wide World" is a heartwarming Folk song, made to express feelings which come deeply from the soul. The ideal message to send on a person you really love. Lyrics with great meaning, unforgetable singing voice and very artistic clip that you don't want to miss!”

-Nagamag.com

Artist shared with us few words behind this song inspiration:

"'Wide World' is a song I wrote when I wanted to convince someone to stay with me in Amsterdam, instead of go home to the other side of the world. I didn't dare to say "I love you" out loud and neither did he. I wrote the song when he had left and sent it to him. A year later, a few months after the first lockdown, I stranded in France when I couldn't continue my journey to Spain. Because it was already quite late I called my friend Niko whose parents live in Paris. I stayed in Paris for a week and in that week we recorded a few songs together, which I am going to release as an EP this year. 'Wide World' is the first song! Niko and Jakes are a producer duo - forming psych pop band pecq - and have studio in Oxford together called Upcycled Sounds. I was really lucky that they were in Paris at the same time as me! The song features Jakes on synth, organ and harmonies, Niko on field recordings and Niko also mixed the track. The artwork is a print from a lino cut I made of two swans flying above a snowy landscape. The landscape is from where I grew up, the swans symbolize the theme of the song."

https://www.instagram.com/sophie_janna

Max RM – Thinking & Talking (Spotify)

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“Elegant Acoustic creation based on guitar chords and melodic synth sounds. The artist describes a situation that more or less we all have experienced in our life. Have you ever felt frustrated, with no goals and future plans? Maybe lost in everyday's madness? Then, now is the time to calm down and just think about your next steps.”

-Nagamag.com

The song depicts a ruminating inner monologue - it is about being discontent and struggling to find one’s path in life:

“I was feeling frustrated with myself and the world when I wrote this song; expressing these feelings in song form felt like a step towards finding some resolution.”

https://www.instagram.com/maxrmband/

Recorded at home during the pandemic, the song features backing vocals by Liz Dearsley, acoustic guitar by Jamie Myers and remote mixing by Oli Deakin (Lowpines).

https://maxrm.bandcamp.com/

andreas owens – not much (better than before) (Spotify)

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“This brand new single by andreas owens was made to take away all the pressure from a tiring day. Low bpm, light sounds and simple structure. A song which can clean the mind from useless thoughts and help us focus on certain things we wish to achieve. ”

-Nagamag.com

Los Angeles-based producer and singer-songwriter andreas owens releases his third single of 2021, "not much (better than before)", an R&B-infused pop track about making meaningful decisions and being your best self.

The song follows the release of his incredibly lauded debut and sophomore singles – “don’t feel happy ◡̈” and “falling & falling” – both of which were well-received by outlets like Banger Of The Day, DUMMY Mag, Early Rising, Substream Magazine, and We Found New Music, and landed on Spotify’s editorial playlists (Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds: Pop, and Study Break) and TIDAL’s editorial playlist (Rising: Pop).

https://soundcloud.com/andreasowensmp3/not-much-better-than-before/s-wVvWLDzu2Xf

"not much (better than before)"

“not much (better than before)” was inspired by the idea that even though we're the same person we used to be, in truth, we can always strive to be better just by putting one foot in front of the other and making more thoughtful and meaningful decisions than the last time.

Too often do we get caught up in trying to make tremendous changes when truthfully, change, in whatever capacity, comes from small, incremental steps. We have a propensity to give ourselves more credit for trying, and not always accomplishing. The fact of the matter is: change is more sustainable when it comes slow and gradual, and similarly, trying to be a better person is best done steadily and thoughtfully.

QUOTES

“This feels like one of the most special songs I’ve ever made to date because of how helplessly imperfect it is. Like, I can really hear a lot of the mistakes I made while making it, but somehow I couldn’t find it in me to try and fix everything, or even feign an attempt to make it perfect. Within its imperfections, it feels perfect to me.”

“‘not much (better than before)’ is the product of truly not knowing what to do with myself. I remember trying so desperately to come up with some new music and was losing my mind a little bit.”

-andreas owens

https://twitter.com/ndresowens

BIOGRAPHY

andreas owens is the solo project of Los Angeles-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Andres Owens, the lead vocalist of indie pop and R&B band The Millennial Club. Delicately blending intimate vocals with unabashedly ‘pop’ backbeats, the So-Cal native has been slowly but steadily building a catalogue of truly unique material. Embracing the ever-evolving notion of bedroom pop, everything is written, recorded, and produced in his (tiny) bedroom-turned-studio.

In his own words, “It’s the only way I’ve found it to feel authentically myself. The safe, familiar space is the catalyst for facilitating something visceral and unapologetically my own. It allows me to release my compulsive ‘perfectionist mindset’ and instead create with not only the ability to make mistakes, but the understanding that it’s inevitably the only part of the process that makes it my own.”

https://www.instagram.com/andreasowens/

Praying On Science – Denquar (Feat. The Scottish Session Orchestra) (Video)

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“Rarely does a ballad exploring the meaning of life cause the hairs to stand up on the back of ones neck in the way that ‘Praying On Science’ does. The vocals are set against a live orchestral backing provided by the sumptuous Scottish Session Orchestra. Denquar’s stunning vocals lift the dynamics continuously from beginning to end & will leave you breathless. Absolutely beautiful.”

-Nagamag.com

Praying On Science is a pop ballad written and performed by Denquar with string and piano arrangement by Steve Turner. The song explores one’s quest for the meaning of life whilst using the theme of science as a metaphor. Recorded at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow with the Scottish Session Orchestra.

https://www.facebook.com/Denquar

Denquar (meaning “cucumber” in Thai) was born and raised in Hong Kong to a Thai Father and British Mother. Denquar’s performing career started at the age of 18 whilst playing the lead role in one of Hong Kong Disneyland’s hit shows. Her international career kickstarted soon after as a touring Jazz singer mainly for 5-star hotels and other theatre companies in the UK and Asia. Denquar’s musical genres in Pop, Soul, RnB, Jazz, Blues Deep House and EDM. With originally composed songs, her lyrics sit very closely with her listeners of all ages.

Spotify https://spoti.fi/2NP6JN1​

ITunes https://apple.co/36xnV03

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