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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
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www.instagram.com/nkos_official
www.twitter.com/NKOS_official
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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.

Duckwrth, KIAN – Quick (Spotify)

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Duckwrth, KIAN – Quick
(Spotify)

Critically acclaimed rapper Duckwrth announces the release of his label debut album SuperGood coming out on August 21.

To coincide with the announcement, he releases his new track “Quick” featuring Republic Records labelmate KIAN today.

On the track, the friction between a skittering guitar riff, off-kilter beat and smooth harmonies underscore nimble wordplay from Duckwrth before a chantable hook from KIAN. An unpredictable one-two punch of alternative energy, funk spirit and hip-hop fire, it pops off as yet another anthem from this musical maverick.

“Quick” follows the recent track and video release of “Coming Closer” feat. G.L.A.M. and Julia Romana. Met with tastemaker praise UPROXX proclaimed, “Duckwrth Channels Disco’s Heyday In His Vibrant ‘Coming Closer’ Video.”

Of the song, HYPEBEAST also claimed, “The song sees Duckwrth finding his pocket on the bouncy instrumental that you’d normally hear on dance floors throughout the states if it wasn’t for the current era of isolation and quarantine.” Additionally, Variance dubbed it “a dancefloor-ready anthem.”

In other big news, he launched his weekly NTS radio show SuperGood Nights Presented By Duckwrth, featuring guest sets from Louis The Child, Kyle Dion, Channel Tres and more surprise guests coming soon. The show airs every Friday up to August 28th at 8-9 pm PST. Be sure to tune in here.

Earlier this year, he dropped off “Find A Way” feat. Alex Mali, Radio Ahlee, & Bayli. HipHopDX praised its “melodic message of perseverance,” and Brooklyn Vegan described it as “powerful.” HYPEBEAST wrote, “The single serves as an uplifting anthem during these troubling times, featuring lyrics that showcase the artist’s ability to reminisce about the past and see a way forward.” Earmilk put it best, “The single plays as a welcome beam of light during a dark time.”

Over the last five years, LA-based wunderkind Duckwrth has quickly risen up the ranks as a promising star of the future of music. His collection of critically acclaimed projects including Nowhere (2015,) I’m Uugly (2016), Xtra Uugly (2017) and The Falling ManEP (2019), have transcended streaming platforms and landed in films, TV series, and brand ad campaigns and have received critical acclaim from a vast amount of outlets including NPR, The FADER, Complex, XXL and more. This cumulation has led the rapper to become an international touring staple, headlining shows globally and performing at Austin City Limits and opening for superstars Billie Eilish and Anderson .Paak. Duckwrth’s music has appeared on shows like CW’s All American, HBO’s Insecure and Real Time with Bill Maher and his song “Start A Riot” was featured on the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack. His music has appeared in campaigns for the likes of Cadillac, Microsoft, Peloton, Amazon and Apple Music, and he’s worked with fashion legacies like Levi’s, Vans and Fila, as well as high fashion men’s suit designer Paul Smith.

DUCKWRTH’S “QUICK” FT. KIAN IS AVAILBLE ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS NOW:
https://duckwrth.lnk.to/QuickPR

Erik Frank – Fall Apart (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Electro Pop, Erik Frank, Indie R&B, Songwriter|

Erik Frank – Fall Apart
(Spotify)

I can fall apart like a work of art, look in on the mess I made im like a tornado babe.
A wonderful electrop pop from Erik Frank with bright beatiful harmonies and wonderful colour in voice.
Certainly a summer radio hit.

Few words about Erika Frank:
From a small village to the top radio charts, ERIK FRANK has amassed over 100% million streams and is a uniquely talented singer/songwriter.

Nicknamed Melody Genius by Grammy Nominated producer Jayson DeZuzio (Imagine Dragons), and anyone Erik works with, the 22-year-old had humble beginnings.

Born in village of just 200 people, the idea of becoming a star was the very definition of a long shot. Getting out wasn’t easy. Moving from Spain to France, the U.K. and finally landing the U.S., Erik’s formative years and global experience began to permeate his music. His blend of R&B, Pop and Hip Hop is as unique as the countries he’s lived in.
https://www.instagram.com/erikfrankmusic/