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Sara Diamond – Say My Name Again (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Neo-Soul, Retro Soul, Review (EN), Sara Diamond|

Sara Diamond – Say My Name Again
(Spotify)

“Sara Diamond strikes again with her creativity skills. Brand new Soul diamond with some R&B samples to enrich the lyrics background. This song worths a try even if the style is not at your taste. Carefully made and balanced work for most ears.”

-Nagamag.com

Sara Diamond shared with us few words about this song: "I went through a messy breakup where it felt like my world was turned upside down. Our original intentions regarding the relationship went up in flames; where we started off wanting to stay in each other’s lives, we ended up at the opposite end, eliminating space for each other completely. This song is a final cry, literally pleading for a do over.”

https://www.instagram.com/iamsaradiamond

Over the years, Sara Diamond has crafted an incredibly unique sound, perfectly in tune with her enticing gift as a powerful vocalist. Blending her vocal strength seamlessly with her clever song-writing, her music has caught many ears and cap- tured millions of hearts all over the world.

With her last few releases, the indie-pop star has gained over 20 million streams worldwide on her own music and another 16 million on collaborations with the likes of Kaskade, Adventure Club, NASAYA, Tyler Shaw, and several others.

“The Montreal songstress is the vocal equivalent of an Olympian and has a sound steeped in R&B and soul.” - Ones To Watch

Sara’s is currently working on a new project, collaborating with experienced producers and song-writers in R&B and experimental pop. While her sound has always crossed the lines between pop and R&B, she is now diving deeper into the roots of her true inspirations like Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse and India Arie.

https://twitter.com/saradiamond
https://www.facebook.com/iamsaradiamond

flyckt – One Day (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Commercial, flyckt, Review (EN)|

flyckt – One Day
(Video)

“How much magic can be hidden in just one song? One day you’ll find out! Listen to “Flyckt” fresh piece of true art. His advanced vocal skills give a personal character to this Commercial sound. For an even better experience don’t forget to watch the video clip too.”

-Nagamag.com

flyckt is an utterly modern artist from Sweden that blends pop melodies with big, sentimental and euphoric productions.

flyckt says “One Day and the upcoming EP is a step in a different direction. My new music sounds happier and more hopeful in a way. At least sonically. I guess I´m feeling better about myself?”

His new video, One Day, represents a humorous time of longing for hours, days and weeks to pass. It’s a knowing that things will get better, you just have to be patient. flyckt states that “One day we will make it right. One day everything will be fine. One day she will love you. One day you will love her. One day is a song about that one day.”

flyckt is an artist that grew up surrounded by his family’s equally creative journeys. His father, a world-renowned, Grammy awarded mixing engineer, threw flyckt into the studio at a young age and encouraged risk and experimentation. Due to this early musical nurture, flyckt has gone to thrive in multiple projects in the industry. flyckt was a member of the band Urban Cone that’s recognised for hits like Old School and Urban Photograph. He also flexes his production skills in the dynamic musical trio named Moodshift, that’s grown alongside fellow members Lucas Nord and Oliver Nelson. It marks another successful project for flyckt that’s garnered millions of streams on Spotify alone with singles Chemistry and What About My Love.

“In the One Day video, we aimed to capture the feeling of making time pass while waiting for the day when everything will be different. There is desperation and boredom but also hope for a change! The imagery relates to the track but also to the times we all are going through now. The obvious darkness in the not self-selected isolation turns humorous when emphasized on camera, right?” – FLYCKT

https://www.instagram.com/flycktmusic/

Bukola – A Good Thing (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Bukola, Commercial, Contemporary RnB, Review (EN)|

Bukola – A Good Thing
(Video)

“Our lives may not actually be as we wish, but from time to time good oportunities appear. Do we recognize the good things or let them pass away? Listen to this cheerful song from Bukola and find out what we mean.”

-Nagamag.com

Vancouver musician Bukola has been dreaming of releasing her own music since she was 9 years old and now her dreams are coming true with the launch of her debut single and video ‘A Good Thing’.

The first single from her debut EP The Chronicles of A Teenage Mind which is set for release this summer, ‘A Good Thing’ is all about knowing your own worth and not settling for anything less.

“‘A Good Thing’ was originally written as a way of me poking fun at the ‘player’ mentality that quite a bit of people my age adopt,” says Bukola. “So when you listen to the song, you’ll notice a bunch of witty lines and references to them needing to grow up and to ultimately recognize ‘A Good Thing’ when they see it. However, as I’ve gotten to live with the song, it’s also taken on an anthemic role as it serves to remind myself and hopefully others that we are all deserving of someone who will treat us right.The song reminds us we are good things, and if someone can’t see that – it’s on them.”

Recently hailed by the CBC as one of the Top 10 Soulful Female Artists in the 2020 CBC Searchlight competition, Bukola blends the sounds of contemporary R&B and Jazz music to create her own soulful sound. She’s deeply influenced by artists such as India.Arie, Daniel Caesar and H.E.R., and worked with Grammy Award-winning producer, Chin Injeti, and Juno Award-winning producer Ben Kaplan on her soon to be released debut EP The Chronicles of A Teenage Mind.

Bukola’s new single ‘A Good Thing’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit https://www.bukolamusic.com/

Jax Anderson, K.Flay – I Don’t Care Anymore (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Bedroom, Flay, Indie Pop, Jax Anderson, K, Lo-fi Pop, Review (EN-RU), Singer Songwriter|

Jax Anderson, K.Flay – I Don’t Care Anymore
(Video)

“This work is insanely creative and full of positive energy. -I Do not Care Anymore- Basically having affections from indie & lo-fi pop and demonstrating quality humor by -Jax Anderson and K.Flay-.”

“Безумно креативная работа наполненная позитивной энергией. -I Don’t Care Anymore- вереница из таких удачных звеньев, как indie & lo-fi pop и качественный юмор от исполнителей -Jax Anderson и K.Flay-.”

-Nagamag.com

Today, newfound friends Jax Anderson and K.Flay team up for their self-empowerment track “I Don’t Care Anymore”, released via Jax’ label Neon Gold Records HERE.

https://stem.ffm.to/idontcareanymore%C2%A0

Jax started the song as a demo on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jaxandersonmusic/video/6938879468085857542 where it tracked 400,000 views and proved to be an undeniably relatable bop. She decided to invite K.Flay along into the studio, as well as producer Tommy English, to bring the song to life while creating an important dialogue at the same time.

Jax says: “Someone commented recently that I Don’t Care Anymore is a song about nihilistic optimism & I’d say they’re totally right. I’m saying “nothing matters, but isn’t it freeing?” It’s my way of fully accepting who I am & rejecting any standards that I’ve learned to carry. It’s incredible how freeing life is when you choose not to give a fuck, right? All I can do is live as myself, truly & fully & it’s been awesome.”

K.Flay adds: “This collaboration came about totally organically. Jax posted an early version of the song on TikTok, people loved it, and a bunch of folks commented that I should feature on the track. So we made it happen! The lyrics really resonated with me. For anyone who’s felt like an outsider, you eventually reach a point where you actually stop caring what other people think. And you embrace yourself with a newfound sense of confidence and swagger and kindness. To me, that’s what this song is all about.”

Jax Anderson, who changed from her Flint Eastwood moniker to her real name, has built a reputation for writing alt-pop anthems that boldly speak to overcoming the forces in the world that try and keep us from loving ourselves and actualizing our full potential.

About K.Flay: The Chicago-born K.Flay’s near-undefinable amalgamation of dark-electro soundscapes, art-pop sensibilities, spitfire rhymes, industrial rock backbone and versatile chameleon-like vocals has led the songwriter/artist/multi-instrumentalist to two GRAMMY nominations (Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for ‘Every Where Is Some Where’, and Best Rock Song for “Blood in the Cut”), tours alongside Grouplove, Imagine Dragons & Thirty Seconds To Mars, and festival spots at ACL Fest, Bonnaroo, Coachella, Treefort, and Riot Fest. She most recently dropped her ‘Don’t Judge A Song By Its Cover’ EP via BMG in December where her transportive musicality takes a blindsiding trifecta of 90s rock staples (Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff”, Green Day’s “Brain Stew” and The Offspring’s “Self Esteem”) and reimagines them into another dimension.

http://www.iamjaxanderson.com/
http://www.tiktok.com/jaxandersonmusic
http://www.instagram.com/jaxanderson
http://www.twitter.com/jaxanderson

https://www.kflay.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/kflay
https://www.instagram.com/kflay/
https://twitter.com/kflay

Kerrigan Barry – Honest with God [Official Audio] (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Chamber Pop, Commercial, Kerrigan Barry, Review (EN-RU), Singer Songwriter|

Kerrigan Barry – Honest with God [Official Audio]
(Video)

“The song -Honest with God- makes you think about the brave decisions in life. -Kerrigan Barry- invested in her creative talent, charisma and refined inexhaustible stream of fresh energy. A surprising result that we listen and enjoy.”

“Песня -Honest with God- заставляет задумываться о смелых решениях на жизненном пути. -Kerrigan Barry- вложила в своё творение весь свой талант, отточенную харизму и поток неиссякаемой, свежей энергии. Удивительное рядом. Слушаем и наслаждаемся. ”

-Nagamag.com

“Honest with God” addresses what Kerrigan Barry believes to be the cardinal principle of genuine songwriting; writing music should be so honest, that regardless of what you believe in spiritually or otherwise, it should feel like you’re writing a letter to God. For Kerrigan, songwriting and music are sanctified, defining a religion all their own. To some, the song’s meaning might be open for interpretation, but at its core, “Honest with God” is for anyone looking to leave their pain, heartache and unimaginable struggle behind for 3 minutes and 44 seconds; it’s about embracing exactly who you are, courageously and without fear.

https://www.instagram.com/kerriganbarrymusic/

Raw, real, and unapologetically reckless, Kerrigan Barry was born with a fire in her heart, stoked by rock ‘n’ roll in her bones. The Cleveland, Ohio native found catharsis and truth in writing lyrics and melodies after watching Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live In New York City on DVD as a 5-year old kid. Quite possibly the only 4th grader in her generation to have The Rolling Stones’ Tattoo You on their iPod shuffle, Kerrigan began her lifelong love affair with music, and it has since proved to be the most beautifully intoxicating relationship she ever imagines experiencing. Kerrigan Barry’s “Honest with God” was selected as a finalist in 35th Annual American Songwriter Song Competition, praised for her raw approach to putting pen to paper. “Honest with God” is available now [orcd.co/honestwithgod] on all platforms.

https://www.facebook.com/kerriganbarrymusic/

Karin Fransson – Crossroads Again (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Funk, Karin Fransson, Review (EN-RU), Singer Songwriter|

Karin Fransson – Crossroads Again
(Spotify)

“-Crossroads Again- amazing new EP from -Karin Fransson-. With the bright colors of acoustic, melodic music, vocal artistry and impressions that would catch your attention and steal your heart.”

“-Crossroads Again- c нового EP изумительной -Karin Fransson- это яркие краски из акустической, мелодичной музыки, артистичного вокала и воспоминаний, которые украдут ваше внимание и сердце. ”

-Nagamag.com

Part of the "Commuter Diaries, Vol. 2" EP.

https://www.instagram.com/karinfranssonmusic

Few words behind this song inspiration that artist shared with Nagamag:

" - The first line is where the song started which I recorded into my phone walking on or off a train/tube in London some time (years) ago, just that first line. Last year I wrote the rest of the song which felt amazing and I think it may be a sentiment many people can relate to right now so I hope this song will help people feel optimistic about the future as it did for me. - " Karin Fransson

https://www.youtube.com/user/KarinFransson

Karin Fransson is a London based Swedish singer songwriter & "pop starlet" creating new music and content as it pulsates through her.

Not easily put inside one box but this artist's work transcends genres and styles with stories painted with unusually beautiful melodies to captivate a wide audience into; soulful, jazzy, folky sometimes funky pop with an acoustic edge.

Seasoned session singer and live performer as well as producer with 4 self-releases under her belt.

https://m.facebook.com/KarinFranssonMusic/

PAPA Sound, Jamkid – Mannen (Spotify)

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

PAPA Sound, Jamkid – Mannen
(Spotify)

“Caution! The music that can drive you crazy! This single brought the dynamic genres of dancehall and afrobeats together. High energy supply and hot lyrics. If the nature of music had a name, this would be "Mannen"!”

“Осторожно! Эта музыка вас может свести с ума! Этот сингл собрал в себе динамику жанров dancehall и afrobeats, энергию и зажигательную подачу текста. Если у музыки характер, то это -Mannen-!”

-Nagamag.com

PAPA Sound are a Swedish producer duo, consisting of Patrik Arve and Paolo Albo formed in 2020. Patrik Arve has a lot of songs in his bagage, amongst the hit ”Cobrastyle” with Teddybears which has topped lists worldwide. Also Pablo Albo (Wavedogs) have reached previous success with hiphop/RnB artist Rawa who climbed at Spotifys playlist Top 50 Viral Sweden immediately after release of the song ”Jag vill vara med dig” PAPA Sound have cooperated with singers from Jamaica and Africa at the earlier released singles. The new song ”Mannen”, with release date 26th of March, is a collaboration with Jamkid who is a dancehall/Reggae artist from Rågsved, earlier played frequently at P3. In the song ”Mannen” he sings about a beef between two friends in the suburb. In the music video you can see a tribute to his hometown, where he still live and create, through a dance battle between Jamkid and ”the red guy” at a square in Rågsved. Jamkids own words about the song: ”Mannen is about loyalty and suburb friendship that leads to disappointments. Many guys call each other ”bro” ”fam” ”akhi” and so on, but when the backsides of the streets such as money, hype or drugs shows they turn their backs at each other instead of remember that you belong and have shared experiences and success. The word ”Mannen” means in the rough ”Hey, what are you doing!” in an upset way. With their common passion for the raw and warped PAPA Sound creates bass driven tunes inspired by Afrobeat, reggae and dancehall and we can look forward to continuous releases in the near future.

https://www.instagram.com/papasoundmmxx

Gurfi, MeshMoney, Elevata . E, L.G.T.J – Meant to Be (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Afro-fusion, Afro-pop, Afrobeats, Conscious Hip-Hop, Contemporary RnB, E, Elevata, G, Gurfi, Hip-hop, J, L, MeshMoney, Review (EN), T|

Gurfi, MeshMoney, Elevata . E, L.G.T.J – Meant to Be
(Spotify)

“The surprising work of Gurfi is here to shake your body. Addictive R&B style in a mix with Pop and acoustic sounds. Your playlist new hot stuff, which is going to stay in a high position for a long time.”

-Nagamag.com

Or Gurfinkel is a Musician (Producer, Guitar play and DJ) based in Tel Aviv Israel

https://www.instagram.com/gurfi

Gurfi played and produced the biggest names in Israel and performed all over the world

https://www.facebook.com/gurfimusic

Gillian Heidi – out of my mind (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Commercial, Electro Pop, Gillian Heidi, Review (EN)|

Gillian Heidi – out of my mind
(Spotify)

“Piece of pure beauty from a young talented artist. Gillian Heidi tries to express herself via music and this song is a bright example. Her singing reveals an eruption of authentic feelings and that kind of acoustic Pop style can reach perfection.”

-Nagamag.com

Upcoming Boston-based Pop singer/songwriter Gillian returns with her second single release of 2021 on “out of my mind”. After releasing a slew of well received music last year, she’s starting off the new year strong and is gearing up to release a ton more music throughout 2021. Check out her new single above and read a quote from Gillian on the songs meaning below now!

https://www.facebook.com/gillianheidimusic/

Gillian treats her music as a conduit for truth. Whether behind the piano or with a guitar in hand, the Boston-based artist chronicles life’s ups and downs, ebbs and flows, and trials and tribulations with thoughtful clarity, poetic eloquence, and a stirring soulful voice. Documenting the dissolution of a relationship, confronting the pains of addiction, or facing loneliness, she confidently conveys unbridled emotion with wisdom that belies her 16 years of age.

https://www.instagram.com/gillian_music/

Gillian made her introduction in 2019 with the independent release of her debut EP, Unfiltered. The lead single, “What It Felt Like,” impressively tallied 200K Spotify streams — no small feat for an unsigned act. 2020 is set to be another banner year for Gillian as she heads towards the release of her album, 3AM, due for release this Summer.

QUOTE:

“"out of my mind" is about feeling crazy for feeling unsure in a relationship. I felt as though something was off, but I had no evidence. Everything in my relationship was so perfect, but I still couldn't believe it, and I felt like I was going crazy making it all up in my head. The music in "out of my mind" is chaotic and loud, exactly how I was feeling at the time I wrote it. This song is so special to me, and I hope that others can connect to it in the way that I did!” - Gillian Heidi

https://twitter.com/gillian_music

Kit Kido – Bonnie & Clyde (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Pop, Pop Features, The Latest|Tags: Electro Pop, Kit Kido, Review (EN-RU), Trip-Hop|

Kit Kido – Bonnie & Clyde
(Spotify)

“Stringy pace, clearly standing rhythm patterns and bass sound. A strong overall view of depression and melancholy shown by -Bonnie & Clyde- while having some weight of trip-hop sound. A distinct voice with synth sounds create the perfect backdrop for the most discerning listeners.”

“Тягучий темп, отчётливые партии ритм-блока и баса. Характерная общая картина депрессивности и меланхолии лишь выделают -Bonnie & Clyde- из общей массы trip-hop звучания. Приглушённый голос и звуки синтезаторов создают идеальный фон неповторимого настроения для самых искушенных слушателей.”

-Nagamag.com

Kit Kido is a contemporary torch singer that blends lyrical storytelling with digital soundscapes. Noir synth sounds, loops, guitars and a touch of 90s nostalgia create the perfect backdrop for her dystopian love stories. Between the present and the future, Kit Kido finds herself in that thin line where reality meets fantasy.

https://www.facebook.com/kitkidomusic
https://www.instagram.com/kit.kido/
https://twitter.com/kido_kit