Gianluca Piacenza – Rain (Spotify)

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“By listening to this solo piano performance, you feel a barely audible ringing of rain on thick foliage. Imagine a lake scenery with morning fog moving over the water. Peace and silence. This composition turned out to be very intimate, chamber and atmospheric.”

“Слушая сольное исполнение игры на пиано чувствуешь едва слышимый звон дождя по листве. Запах свежих каштанов, представляешь пелену белого тумана по утру над водной гладью спокойного озера. Умиротворение и тишина. Композиция получилась очень интимной, камерной и атмосферной.”

-Nagamag.com

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Oscar Jeffery – Entendre (Spotify)

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“"Entendre" is a piano-based piece that flowlessly unfolds its magic melodies for our ear pleasure. The talented pianist managed to captivate our interest with some unexpected shifts in the track's progression, thus giving a story-telling impression. Fantastic work, which worths a place in your music playlist.”

-Nagamag.com

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Oscars love for playing the piano began at 14 years after discovering the works of Ludovico Einaudi and John Carpenter. He attended piano lessons locally for a year before he started composing himself.

After showing some of his compositions to his piano teacher Oscar was advised to continue writing as there was a clear talent for composing in his music. In 2018 he was invited by his piano teachers company to attend studio sessions to begin experiencing the techniques and pressures of recording solo piano.

In 2019 Oscar studied music performance at college in Hampshire to develop a deeper understanding of the music and performance industry. He continued to compose in and out of college and when he completed his diploma in 2021, Oscar began recording his compositions ready to release in late 2021.

AKS – Parity (Video)

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“”AKS” via his new Hip-Hop release, successfully gives us a taste of his own reality and view about life. Track with cozy, steady flow, plenty of synth samples and some guitar vibrations. The lyrics are of deep meaning and also clear enough to follow them up. Quite valuable result, ideal for selective ears.”

-Nagamag.com

Following the release of his last single, the soulful and aspirational ‘Up & Up (Heavens Above)’, which was supported by the likes of Capital Xtra, KISS FM, Amazing Radio, No Signal, Wordplay Magazine and GUAP Magazine, among others, British rap artist and producer AKS aka the “three letter man” is back with an introspective and deeply personal new single titled ‘PARITY’, as he continues to tease towards his long-awaited third EP As Plane As Day: Departures & Arrivals, which will conclude the South London wordsmith’s long-running ‘Modes of Transport’ EP series.

Produced by AKS himself, under the veiled moniker #3Letters, with live instrumentation from guitarist Adrian Remedy (Ed Sheeran), bass player Benjamin Muralt (Ledisi, Ill Camille, Pixie Lott) and keyboardist Charlie Stacey (Yussef Dayes), ‘Parity’ is a rich and textured rap track, layered with lush synth keys, glorious melodies and vibrant guitar licks, over which AKS wears his heart on his sleeves in truly captivating fashion. Switching up his rap flow into a bouncy melodic quickfire rhyme iteration that captures your attention, AKS speaks honestly to the pressures and aspirations of a black father.

Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Parity’, AKS says, “the song is about purpose really. The notion that we do the best we can for our kids so that their starting point in life is beyond where ours was. I’m sure that was also our parent’s aim, and in that from generation to generation, there’s a sense of commonality in that. Parity. I wanted to explore generational differences – both the things that separate us from the generations that came before us, and those points of commonality that unite us. Like, wanting the best for your kids is universal right?”

Unpacking the record further, AKS adds that ‘Parity’ was “born out of conversations I was having with other parents about the hopes and dreams that they had for their kids and the struggles they had with their own parents. More and more, I realised that many of the choices that we’re making as parents are the same choices that our own parents were faced with, and try as we might to step with our best foot forward and usher in a world that we’d be happy for our children to inherit, some of those aspirations don’t come to fruition. We’re all learning on the job. Still, we pour out our best for them”.

Heralded as one of the finest lyricists in the UK by the likes of Hypebeast and Okayplayer, with co-signs from Public Enemy’s Chuck D and Jay-Z collaborator Young Guru, AKS has always had a real sense of palpable excitement around his music from fans and critics alike. While his last EP Train Of Thought earned him two nominations at the inaugural Unsigned Music Awards, and his last single ‘Up & Up’ was championed by DJ Semtex at Capital Xtra and KISS FM’s Ellie Prohan, the South London native is excited for what’s to come as he gears up to close out his ‘Mode Of Transport’ series in 2022.

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adan diaz – jumping fences (Spotify)

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“Sometimes we may want to escape from cruel reality, but don't know how to achieve it. "adan diaz" is a bright example of free young spirit and his latest release reminds us something important; even in unpleasant situations we can find some moments of magic, which we usually overlook. Enjoy this Lo-fi Pop creation and see life from a different point of view.”

-Nagamag.com

Adan Diaz is a 17-year-old Mexican-American artist from outside Chicago. When the pandemic hit and he was confined to his bedroom, Adan found solace in a cracked version of Ableton Live. He recorded new music everyday. He tried out new ways of singing, sometimes in Spanish and other times in English depending on how he was feeling. Slowly but surely he discovered a new vocabulary to communicate the torrent of confusion, surprise, boredom, anger, and lovesickness he's felt during this particularly bizarre moment in human history.

Adan’s “legroom” EP is a classic alt rock debut – unassuming but cocksure, familiar in tone but constantly surprising. Out Nov. 12 on Godmode (JPEGMAFIA, Channel Tres, Yaeji, PawPaw Rod), the EP celebrates tiny pleasures fleeting amongst our broad uncertainty: sharing your twin-size bed, smoking a black & mild on a rainy day, wanting to get into trouble but not really knowing how.

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Emily Shirley – Survivors (Spotify)

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“Beautiful, exquisite ballad in which spiritual vocals and melodious mood are so harmoniously combined. The song instantly reveals its romantic promise and integrity, artistic charisma and originality.”

“Красивая, изысканная баллада, в которой так гармонично сочетаются душевный вокал и мелодичное настроение. Песня мгновенно затягивает своим романтичным посылом и цельностью, крепкой харизмой и оригинальностью. ”

-Nagamag.com

Artist shared few words with Nagamag behind this song inspiration:

"I wrote this song during the Texas Freeze last year, when so many people were stuck in their homes, without heat or power, for days. I had a song due for my songwriting group that week, & the subject was something I can't remember, but all I could write about in that moment was what I—& the people around me—were experiencing. This fall I went into the studio with Brian Douglas Phillips in hopes of capturing the song with a live studio feel. I think we accomplished that."

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Emily Shirley’s brand of thoughtful songwriter pop/rock is as finely tuned and brightly colored as the graphic design projects she works on for her day gig. Her latest release, DuoTone, is a genre-bending hybrid of indie-pop melodies woven over thoughtful, grounded lyrics. It represents the full, vibrant sonic image of a writer who has come into her own in the Austin, Texas scene.

A Connecticut native, Emily was steeped in church choir, musical theater, and Debbie Gibson at a young age. Classically trained on piano and a veteran of high school and college semi-pro acapella choirs, she found her place as a vocalist and writer when she joined the Boston based band Amun Ra as the lead singer, touring their soulful pop songwriting with breakbeats and electronica to clubs across the Northeast. They released 2 full length albums in her 6 years with them.

In 2006, Emily moved to Austin, Texas and realigned her musical existence. Starting over in a new city without a band as well as juggling her graphic design business and being a mom, “I had to carve out my solo space and find a way to let music work with my lifestyle,” she notes. She fell in love with the piano again and began writing and gigging; she released her EP Tiny Truths in 2010, produced by Daniel Barrett (Ruthie Foster, Susan Gibson). Reviewsic described the EP’s sound as “executed with the same old-meets-new-quirkiness of Feist.” In 2013 she found her band again, joining Austin favorite The Belle Sounds on piano, synth, and vocals. She's toured Texas and the West Coast with The Belle Sounds, performing in esteemed venues like Strange Brew in Austin and The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.

Most recently, Emily released a series of singles that culminated in the release of her 2015 EP DuoTone, now available as a limited edition disc. Featuring songs produced by Mark Hallman (Carole King, Ani DiFranco) and Daniel Barrett, DuoTone displays Emily's ability to illuminate scenes and landscapes through sound. "Suffering Soul" has a sonic palette that drops the listener in the middle of the desert, parched and desperate, searching for salvation. “Starstruck” brings a swinging piano and brassy horns to themes of nostalgia for more innocent artistic times, and hints to her list of musical influences like Nellie McKay and Rufus Wainwright. Emily Shirley’s artistic point of view and skillful sonic experimentation make for a varied and stirring repertoire. “My formative years are still happening,” she jokes when describing her musical life, the honest response of a musician and creator always on the lookout for the next spark.

Rockers Control, Cristopher Dilovah – Peace & Love (Spotify)

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“A smile manifests itself on your face, regardless of your mood state. Classic and easily recognizable Reggae, in which everything is very simple, but at the same time strong. "Peace & Love" tightens positiveness and integrity, with originality.”

“Улыбка сама проявляется на лице, независимо от состояния и настроения. Классический и легко узнаваемый reggae, в котором всё очень просто, но при этом песня безумно трогает. Затягивает своим позитивом и цельностью, своей харизмой и оригинальностью.”

-Nagamag.com

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In the beginning of the 2000s, São Paulo city saw the ebullition of emblematic nights dedicated to dub, a style created in Jamaica in the 1970s, based on sound effects and experiments, and which has unfolded worldwide as a reference and element in many other musical genres.

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The parties at Dubversion Sound System, which until today, two decades later, are still in full swing and are a reference in style, received Rockers Control, a band that performed and received live interventions by DJ Yellow P.

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After years since the group's first album, “Jacuípe Sessions”, released in 2008, Rockers Control - trio formed by musicians and music producers Bruno Buarque - drums (Criolo, Tatá Aeroplano, Jorge dü Peixe, Estúdio Minduca), Cris Scabello - guitar and voice (Bixiga 70 and Estúdio Traquitana), and MAU - bass (Anelis Assumpção, Karina Buhr, Vitoriano e Seu Conjunto, Comunsbalidos) - released a new album after more than a decade. “Presenting To You - Rockers Control presents Cristopher Dilovah” on November 12th.

The album comes with 10 new tracks, the result of years of work playing together and brings participations such Victor Rice.

“During the pandemic, we revisited the Rockers' collection, which is huge, with older sounds, from our beginnings, as well as many newer ones. While the world was turned upside down, we searched for the effective and affective remedy of music. We've done a singles releases and we've paved the way for 'Presenting To You',” explains Cris Scabello, who on Rockers is Cristopher Dilovah.

“At a time such we live in, the important thing is to walk, together, in the power of sound, existing, resisting and insisting”, emphasizes Rockers Control.

Lars Bygdén – A Bird and a Star (Spotify)

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“The charming ballad, which can be easily compared with the marble ball of the full moon in the night sky. Madly beautiful song, bringing hope in the heart. Ideal music for sunsets with nice company or silent communication. Absolutely beautiful.”

“Очаровательная баллада, которую легко можно сравнить с мраморным шаром луны в ночи. Безумно красивая песня, оставляющая надежду в сердце. Идеальная музыка для закатов, любви, разговоров в тишине или просто созерцать прекрасное.”

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In 2018 Lars Bygdén, one of Sweden’s most influential singer/songwriters, released the bleak masterpiece Dark Companion. An album revolving around his wife’s sickness and death.

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His new album picks up where the previous one ended. This, the opening track, finds Lars and his daughter at the vicar picking out symbols for the stone. Lars chose a bird, the daughter a star. A dark gospel about love and loss. Amazing arrangement in 60s style, topped with gripping vocals and lyrics.

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The Ghosts of Liberty – Sundown to Sunrise (Spotify)

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“"Sundown to Sunrise" is the new release from a passionate artistic duo with Folk and Rock influences. Song full of creativity and advanced vocal capabilities. The lyrics are strongly emotional and can guide every listener through the artists' world. Focusing on the power of love and its great importance in our lives, this work cannot leave you indifferent.”

-Nagamag.com

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The Americana roots duo that would evolve to become “The Ghosts of Liberty” got its start long before Emma and Tyler Millard knew they would be eventually be married.

When Tyler was 21 sitting in a doctor’s office after having noticed that his peripheral vision had been giving him some trouble during a college game of ultimate frisbee, he received some bad news from his doctor who said, “You’re slowly going blind. You have RP. There’s no known cure.”

Tyler did not let his diagnosis slow him down. He picked up a guitar for the first time and began playing obsessively. His career in teaching was ended with his blindness. He put together a local blues-rock band in his small North Carolina town, and began playing full-time. Over the next several years, his musical chops got sharper as his vision slowly but surely continued to betray him. Tyler exclaimed, “It felt like a race against time!”

Emma taught herself how to wail and belt just like all the country greats as a little girl growing up in the heart of Texas. As life went on, from church choir to classical opera, musicals, and fronting an alternative pop-rock band, she saw a lot of different audiences for a lot of different reasons, but one thing remained the same, which is how much she loved singing for every one of them. Emma reflected on one of her deepest challenges, “Throughout my lifelong struggle with depression, and for all of life’s celebrations, music is my source of purpose."

Fast forward to 2014, Emma met Tyler for the first time at a “jam session”, and they immediately hit it off as friends. She began opening up for his band at local gigs. Meanwhile, she spent hours offstage with him writing and bonding over late night milkshakes at rural dive bar booths. Over time this bonding led to the realization that they make the other better in both life and music. Tyler’s steady, funny, and loving personality gave Emma the confidence to believe in herself and to continue chasing her passion. Emma’s spontaneous and sentimental nature provided Tyler with a ceaseless supply of inspiration and motivation. In 2018, under a giant oak tree, they made their union official in a beautiful late summer ceremony.

In January of 2020, six years after they met and hundreds of live shows later, “The Ghosts of Liberty,” their first child, is officially born. The duo worked with a three time Grammy nominated composer/producer to create a series of singles, one of which is "Daddy's Daughter." You will find the song on all streaming platforms.

Kawakawa – Grow My Love (Spotify)

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“The electrified atmosphere in "Grow My Love" carries particles of light and native creativity from its artist. Magic Indie Folk with live instruments and serene vocals. Warning; You won't withstand its power if you listen too loudly!”

“Наэлектризованная атмосфера, частички чего-то доброго, светлого и родного, словно оказался в родных краях, где провёл всё своё детство. Магия indie folk, живые инструменты и безмятежный вокал. Отвлечься во время прослушивания слишком трудно. И нужно ли?”

-Nagamag.com

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KOKO – Talk (Spotify)

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“Completely stunning atmosphere, saturated with increasing power and energy! Thanks to the vocal part, special talent and professionalism is felt. The dynamic atmosphere which is created, decorates the entire track!”

“Совершенно потрясающая атмосфера, насыщенная, густая и с нарастающей мощностью и энергией! Благодаря вокалу, в котором ощущается особая трепетность в исполнение и профессионализм, создаётся повышенная динамика. Настоящее украшение всего трека!”

-Nagamag.com

Hailing from Bristol, and having formed at the beginning of 2020 just before Covid pop-trio KOKO sure didn’t have the most promising head start in terms of timings, however though beat the odds and had great success, media coverage and DSP support (a.o. numerous NMF playlists) with their debut EP. Stepping up the game and putting an even more pop-oriented twist on their alt-pop smasher sound spiced with indie & delivered with hip hop swagger taken from The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar, KOKO signed with Humming Records in 2021.

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