Discover Pop Music and Artists on Nagamag Music Magazine!

Nadisko – On It feat. Henning (Video)

Categories: Pop, Post, Video|Tags: Downtempo, Nadisko, Songwriter|

Nadisko – On It feat. Henning
(Video)

Brook Gee Records are enjoying a year of sustained growth on the back of a stacked release schedule in recent months which has shined a light on some of the finest emerging Producers in the business. This month though sees a very special delivery for the imprint as Nadisko touch down on the label armed with a single that’s already picking up major attention from those that know the very best in dance music when they hear it. ‘On It’ lays down a marker for 2020 as Nadisko and Henning come together for a project that’s been given a full treatment from production through to award winning video and it’s no less than this superb piece of work deserved.

Nadisko let off a euphoria-inducing series of beautiful arp synths that are teasingly held back by provocative filtering whilst Henning’s chilling vocal is spread across the mid ranges in perfect harmony with the electronic elements that remain subdued, but ready to unload when the space prevails. Those breaks do come, and they are totally stunning. The air left behind by the removal of the bass and drums is flushed out with glistening synthesis as the low pass filter on the lead is wrenched forwards to unveil the true potential of the spine tingling melodic lead which takes the centre stage and roars out a classic throwback Trance inspired tune, complete with spine tingling key-change and shimmering plucks that fill the sonic spectrum with vibrant energy. The drops are alive with sub frequency bass and throbbing kick drums that take full control of the bottom end to create a perfect bed for the flurry of melodic content that glides across the spectrum in the shape of plucks, acid squelches and a stack of subtle pads and atmospherics. ‘On It’ is a real professional grade vocal anthem of a track that will be lighting up dancefloors, radios, headphones and anything else that it comes into contact with in the weeks and months ahead.

Nadisko formed during the Myspace glory days of mid-2008; an era when MGMT’s debut album was being blasted all over the radio and ultimate-cringe head-to-toe fluro attire was widespread. They quickly cemented themselves as premier resident DJs in Sydney, and from there they gained airplay on BBC Radio One for their debut EP, they supported Steve Aoki, Tiga, Uffie and heaps more massive names, remixed Peking Duk’s first EP, and played shows all across Australia, Europe and Central America.

Be on the lookout for more top-quality music from Nadisko via Brook Gee Records in 2020 and beyond. ‘On It’ arrives this month and comes packaged with an awesome official video to complete this cosmic package.

Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/brookgeerecords/nadisko-on-it-feat-henning

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/0QbUPKAObkOtBS2BZ2JNuC?si=MB8_yeglR7abICTUHAJhGA

YouTube
https://youtu.be/0SU3F9WekWw

Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/release/on-it/3067332

www.brookgeerecords.com

Harry Nathan, Third Floor – On Your Mind (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Deep House, Harry Nathan, Songwriter, Third Floor|

Harry Nathan, Third Floor – On Your Mind
(Spotify)

Australian lo-fi house DJ/producer/singer Harry Nathan and UK born/Sydney based chill house pop producer Third Floor combine forces to deliver a beautifully crafted sonic love ballad ‘On Your Mind’

Stream/listen: http://smarturl.it/on_your_mind

Australian psychedelic lo-fi house singer/DJ/producer Harry Nathan and UK born/Sydney based chill house pop producer Third Floor combine forces to deliver a beautifully crafted sonic love ballad ‘On Your Mind’

The Sydney based best friends delve into their diverse yet nostalgic sound pallet to co-create this unrequited love story.

‘On Your Mind” is about both the agony & coming to terms of the ending of a turbulent relationship. The haunting vocals are reminiscent of a false yet soothing hope to add to the begging question ‘Am I on your mind?’

On Your Mind delivers the above story sonically with lush warming pads, live teasing bass guitar, grooving percussion with the familiar vox chops from Third Floor. Wrapped up beautifully by Harry Nathan on the vocals, he sings this tale in his own unique style of story telling.

Written, Performed and Produced by Harry Nathan & Third Floor
Artwork by Harry Nathan & Third Floor

Follow Harry Nathan
https://www.instagram.com/harrynathan_
Spotify: spoti.fi/2HQej7s
Apple Music: apple.co/2LY4HeY
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/harrynathan

Follow Third Floor
https://linktr.ee/thirdfloorbeats

L8NHTS – Leave It All Behind (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: EDM, L8NHTS, Songwriter|

L8NHTS – Leave It All Behind
(Spotify)

"Leave It All Behind" from L8NHTS is a radio friendy Pop / EDM that draws from alternative and lo-fi influences. A future bass track that has emotion, melody, and a story with a unique twist using 808's that really pop. Music that will fix your mood and make you move.

Few words about L8NHTS:
Based out of New Jersey, Bo Lindabery also known as "L8NHTS" combines the use of live sounds with dance beats in a unique melodic sequence. Inspired by artists such as Fabian Mazur, Snavs, Illenium, Nurko, and Neovaii, L8NHTS' vocal-centric Music tests the boundaries of the dance genre.
https://www.instagram.com/l8nhts/

Ian Abel – Mirror Mirror (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Electro Pop, Ian Abel, Songwriter|

Ian Abel – Mirror Mirror
(Video)

Queer alt-pop artist Ian Abel sings about getting over his ex in a tender, uplifting, and powerfully driving ballad “Mirror Mirror,” released Aug 11. The confessional, pining track came from an experience Abel had years after his first big breakup while sifting through old emails.

“I was honestly still totally hung up on it,” says Ian. “I thought my ex and I were meant for each other. But reading old emails it suddenly dawned on me that we weren’t perfect after all… I realized that the version of us I had in my head wasn’t really how it was, and it was like a huge weight was lifted.”

“Mirror Mirror” is Abel’s second single of 2020. His first single “Taste” was released in May and received praise from numerous blogs and playlisters, including a glowing review from American Pancake’s Rob Donker Curtius, who called it a “deeply engaging blend of genres and art pop tones.”

Streaming & Purchase: fanlink.to/ianabelmirror
Website: ianabelmusic.com
Socials: @ianabelmusic

Lucy Burke – Nighttime (Video)

Categories: Pop, Post, Video|Tags: Lucy Burke, Songwriter|

Lucy Burke – Nighttime
(Video)

Nighttime from Lucy Burke is an ambient electronic pop song to laid back and engage good thoughts during night.
A wonderful chill atmosphere under etheral warm vocals.

Few words about Lucy Burke:
Lucy Burke has been recognised as a leading singer-songwriter in the contemporary Australia music scene. She was awarded third place in the Open category of the 2019 Australian Songwriters Awards for her single “Calm Before the Storm,” and was featured in 2017 when she performed her single “Leaving on a Lie.”

Lucy and her band are a mainstay at many iconic Sydney venues, including LazyBones, Venue 505, The Basement, Foundry 616, and The Vanguard. Merging acoustic instrumentation with ambient electronic pop, Lucy offers a modern take on the timeless tradition of song.
https://www.lucyburkemusic.com/

Sleepwoka – How I Was Wrong (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Electro Pop, Sleepwoka, Songwriter|

Sleepwoka – How I Was Wrong
(Spotify)

Whereas for many 2020 has been the year that stood still, for Sleepwoka he has been busy songwriting, recording, filming music videos and broadcasting live stream gigs. Sleepwoka’s music is produced in his bedroom in North London. The strong use of analog synthesizers brings a nostalgic 80s vibe and the dream-like atmospheric visuals add a surreal tone to the whole project.

Sleepwoka’s lyrics often reflect on the human condition and he is fascinated by how we change over time as human beings. Particularly poignant to the times we find ourselves currently living in, "How I Was Wrong" explores the notion we often believe in our youth that our best years are yet to come. The song challenges what we think is important and whether that is actually true, especially when we come to reflect on simpler times that may have been harder but were somehow freer.

Sleepwoka explains, “When we were younger, we always felt that the best times were always ahead of us and that we would be the kings of this life! As the years go by, and we begin to achieve our life goals, we realise that those carefree times were actually the years where we felt most free and alive. Although we had nothing, somehow life felt more Authentic.”

It’s an interesting challenge to the common trajectory of life to achieve success by working hard and often sacrificing the things that are truly important in the process. "How I Was Wrong" is a timely reminder to perhaps return to simpler yet fulfilling lives – an awakening many are pondering in 2020.

https://www.instagram.com/sleep_woka
https://www.facebook.com/sleepwoka
https://twitter.com/sleep_woka

MONOTRONIC | Kids of Summer (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Electro Pop, Indie Electronic, Monotronic, Songwriter|

MONOTRONIC | Kids of Summer
(Video)

A bright, full of positive vibes and wonderful mix is “Kids of Summer” by Monotronic.

Monotronic share few words about this song with us
“The music and beat of Kids of Summer was inspired by some of the electronic music I have been listening to these days. It’s got an upbeat vibe that feels right for summer, but also speaks to the times, in terms of all the youth energy we are seeing out in the streets, which I think is leading to real change”

Monotronic is a collection of musicians based in New York City that blend a wide array of genres and styles to produce a unique sound of their own. The band was founded in 2016 by guitarist/producer Ramsey Elkholy, who is also the band’s leader and primary song writer. The band’s sound can best be described as a mix of indie and electronic music with strong world music influences. Monotronic has been featured in several music publications, and has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals.
https://www.instagram.com/monotronicband/

Peter Zirbs – Wasted (ft. Loretta Who) * Official Video * (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Electro Pop, Indie Electronic, Peter Zirbs, Songwriter|

Peter Zirbs – Wasted (ft. Loretta Who) * Official Video *
(Video)

Multi-instrumentalist Peter Zirbs with his new single ‘Wasted’. Taken from the On A Beautiful Day EP, released August 28, ‘Wasted’ features outstanding singer and songwriter Loretta Who.

Providing one of the two big emotional highlights on the On A Beautiful Day EP ‘Wasted’ sees bombastic, electronic arrangements meet with the fragile, soft voice of Loretta Who – rarely has human alienation been more charmingly packed into a song.

On A Beautiful Day seems to almost prophesise current events – what seemed unthinkable a year ago has become everyday life. With the charismatic former Archive frontman Craig Walker, Zirbs has invited an international guest to the studio for the single ‘Locked In’. Inspired by an old interview with the legendary singer Nico, Zirbs wrote the lyrics to the song last autumn. Today these lyrics read frighteningly up-to-date.

With the hypnotic track ‘The Grand Blackout’ and the energetic track ‘Intensive Care Unit’, Zirbs again proves his class and ability to playfully switch between minimal music and his early musical roots.

As part of the Viennese techno scene of the 1990s, multi-instrumentalist and electronic producer Peter Zirbs released music under several pseudonyms and on various labels. He has broken down genre boundaries over the years, experimenting with analog synthesizers in the scene’s infancy, and finding success with his energetic and raw productions. His electronic music collective konsorten™ earned considerable airplay across the German-speaking world, he also produced for other artists and was responsible for the score of three highly praised art films.

In 2018, Peter Zirbs stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist, with his internationally-acclaimed album debut What If We Don’t Exist?. This debut release found Zirbs’ mixture of futuristic synth-pop, graceful ambient and minimal music being compared to Bowie.

“The closest and most apt sonic comparison for “What If We Don’t Exist?” would be David Bowie’s Low, with its mixture of futurist Synth-Pop and graceful ambient music” (Forestpunk / USA)

NKOS – Lonely Ghost-Self (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Breaks, Darkwave, Indie Electronic, NKOS, Songwriter|

NKOS – Lonely Ghost-Self
(Video)

After their debut ‘Little Miss Numb’ last year and follow up ‘BOW (Brave Old World)’ only a month ago, NKOS are now back with synth/electro gem Lonely Ghost-self, their electronic take on break up, grief, solitude and pain. Building a path that will lead to the release of their debut album in October.

Single number three is now edging towards the digital launchpad, once again co-produced by Jagz Kooner, producer and remixer, doyen of ‘electronic rock & roll’ (it’s his own genre dammit). Co-producer of debut single Little Miss Numb’, Jagz lays a trail of aural breadcrumbs as to what you can expect from ‘Lonely Ghost-Self’, a track titled as if to be a winsome Belle and Sebastian B-Side but revealing a darker, heavier, jagged and harder hitting side to NKOS that was concealed by the dreamier, albeit bruising electronica of previous numbers ‘Little Miss Numb’ and ‘BOW (Brave Old World)’.

Initially a pan-national studio-based project, NKOS has evolved into a full band, one set to thrill on stages around the world. Brought together by friendship, the internet and sometimes sheer luck, NKOS comprise four artists from very different backgrounds – and locations – who share a love of deep, edgy electronica.

NKOS are releasing their debut album ‘From Dust To Life’ on Beatbuzz Records in October. The album will be available digitally via AWAL and OML Sync and physically in a limited edition metal box cassette with the option of cassette + walkman/cassette player also available.

Social media
www.facebook.com/nkosofficial
www.instagram.com/nkos_official
www.twitter.com/NKOS_official
www.facebook.com/beatbuzzrecords
www.instagram.com/beatbuzzrecords
www.twitter.com/BeatbuzzRecords

Lyris: LONELY GHOST-SELF

I cut myself but I’m not bleeding
Rip my chest, my heart’s still beating
I’m alone what a crazy feeling
And I know I’m not forgiven

I’m chained to the love that I’m losing
Can’t face myself can’t stand my feelings
That’s my sin, the hell that I’m living
Maybe tomorrow I’ll give myself a new meaning

In this moment I need you most
But if you come to me will I face my ghost
I’m chained to the love that I’m losing Can’t face
myself can’t stand my feelings That’s my sin, that’s the

hell I’m living Maybe tomorrow I’ll give myself a new meaning

Meanwhile today doesn’t come to an end

And I’m waiting here with my lonely ghost-self

Xotti – Disclosure (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Songwriter, Xotti|

Xotti – Disclosure
(Spotify)

The first recorded track and earliest written song on Xotti's "Quarter Qoncept" album. This piece represents the closure that was not able to be shared (disclosed) in a previous toxic and abusive relationship. Written and performed as a cathartic experience to which others may perhaps relate.

Xotti is a “contrast composer”. She is a classically trained musician based in New York, born in ’92 and studying the field since ’98. Her flexible composition style extends beyond classical to pop, electronic, singer-songwriter, and alternative. Xotti’s unique style and fluid approach to composition is such that no two pieces are alike, and furthermore, no two albums will be alike.

Load More Posts