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Juliano – Sleepless (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Neoclassical, The Latest|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Juliano, Review (EN-RU)|

“-Sleepless- brings inspiration to our world, saturates tired souls with piano sounds and helps to let go of everything that prevents you from falling asleep on this faceless, regular night. Music, which should be seen off these days and meet the blinding sunrises.”

“-Sleepless- приносит в наш мир вдохновение, насыщает уставшие души звуками пиано и помогает отпустить всё то, что мешает уснуть этой безликой, очередной ночью. Музыка, которой можно и нужно провожать эти дни и встречать ослепляющие рассветы. ”

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There are always those nights when our thoughts or experiences don't let us sleep. This composition was created from an improvisation of a sleepless night and reflects the peace, the magic but also the loneliness of the night and its influence on humans.

https://www.facebook.com/Juliano-Music-105279181601739
https://www.instagram.com/juliano_piano_music

Matthias Bakker – Free / Alone (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Neoclassical, The Latest|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Matthias Bakker, Review (EN-RU)|

Matthias Bakker – Free / Alone
(Spotify)

“Pure pleasure. An exceptional neoclassical work that evokes thoughts of the most important. -Free / Alone- touches in the soul everything that you think about on cozy evenings under the black canvas of the sky dotted with infinity of stars.”

“Наслаждение в чистом виде. Исключительное неоклассическое произведение, которое навевает мысли о самом важном. -Free / Alone- затрагивает в душе всё то, о чём задумываешься уютными вечерами под чёрным полотном неба, усеянного бесконечностью звёзд.”

-Nagamag.com

Whilst creating melodies, chord progressions and lyrical content for artists under his label Ossia Records, Matthias pays homage to the piano with these intimate compositions, the instrument on which all his melodies originate. These melodies are left in their purest form, uncluttered and honest in its simplicity, capturing emotive experiences that resonate joy, sadness, love and life.

Vana Liya, Pepper – Round n Round (with Pepper) (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, The Latest, World Music|Tags: Commercial, Dancehall, Pepper, Review (EN-RU), Vana Liya|

Vana Liya, Pepper – Round n Round (with Pepper)
(Spotify)

“Yes, no doubt, -round n round- is able to charm and tear you away from reality. The composition is very well arranged and you listen to it easily in one breath, a must for your music list.”

“Да, без сомнений, -Round n Round- способна очаровать и оторвать от реальности как минимум на несколько суток. Композиция проработана очень тщательно, слушается на одном дыхании и вычёркивает из вашего списка все проблемы и заботы.”

-Nagamag.com

Genre-busting female artist of color Vana Liya releases single "Round n Round" (Featuring Pepper) in advance of her upcoming debut album on LAW Records

The daughter of immigrants from Guyana, genre-defying pop reggae/dancehall artist Vana Liya made a serendipitous recent arrival on the national music scene in recent years after several of her covers of popular reggae songs went viral, gaining her the support and encouragement of top reggae artists and eventually leading to a record deal with L.A.-based LAW Records as their first-ever female solo artist.

As a young female artist of color in the heavily male-dominated world of reggae and dancehall, Vana has quickly earned a rare respect and a reputation among many of her well-established musical peers as a solid collaborator who always brings a fresh take and positive energy to the mix with her distinct yet not easily classifiable “island” vibe.

Case in point: Vana Liya’s new single "Round n Round” featuring iconic American reggae rock legend Pepper, (out now on LAW Records). Produced by multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and Stick Figure member Johnny Cosmic, the single pays homage to LAW’s free spirit of collaboration between major and emerging artists with Vana’s raw, sweet, and ethereal vocals cascading over a meandering electronic reggae groove, and paired with Pepper frontman Kaleo Wassman’s iconically bold lyrical delivery.

Thematically, “Round n Round” relates that mystifying mix of loneliness and wanderlust familiar to the timeless wayfaring traveler and the roving artists who stray far from home to follow their muse across the globe. When Vana first started touring, far away from the familiar and often spending long hours by herself, she developed an overwhelming feeling of loneliness:

“I remember being at this house party somewhere in the Virgin Islands, people were all around me but I was still feeling so homesick that I suddenly walked outside and just started crying. But in that moment, I looked up at the sky and I saw the constellation Orion. Growing up, it was always my favorite because every time I would pull into my driveway in my house in New York I could see it. Gazing up through my tears to see Orion suddenly just made me feel like I was at home. It was this really empowering moment of peace and becoming settled in the unsettled. I'm really lonely but I'm doing what I love to be doing and everything is eternally ok.”

For Vana, having a Pepper feature on the track was a no-brainer, especially considering the song’s subject matter and the fact that Pepper’s music was instrumental in helping her overcome anxiety as a teenager.

“I remember one time when I was driving,” reflects Vana, “I heard Pepper’s ‘Sitting on the Curb’ and was like, ‘This is a really happy song so next time I have an anxiety attack, I'm gonna listen to this song.’ And that's literally how I got over the anxiety. I just put the headphones on and play it over and over and over again. This feature is such a big deal to me because Pepper is such a big part of me ...and the fact that that song was about touring and feeling okay when you're not okay kind of made for the perfect storm. As soon as I wrote it, I just heard Kaleo’s voice on the song. He did his little soft Kaleo thing and then he did his hard Pepper thing where he raps, so I feel like I got the best of both worlds with his feature!”

Upcoming live dates for Vana Liya:

7/10 San Diego, CA - Bay Fest
7/24 Orlando, FL - Dirty Heads Vacation
10/21St. Petersburg, FL - Reggae Rise Up

https://twitter.com/vanaliyamusic
https://www.facebook.com/vanaliyamusic/
https://www.instagram.com/vanaliyamusic/

Natalie Clark – Ready To Roll (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Natalie Clark, Review (EN-RU)|

Natalie Clark – Ready To Roll
(Spotify)

“The material has been worked out very competently, -Ready to roll- literally in one breath! Everything is recorded and produced in very high quality. Track worthy to occupy his place in the playlist of every fan of technical, bright, and melodic sound!”

“Материал проработан очень грамотно, -Ready To Roll- слушается буквально на одном дыхании! Всё записано и сведено весьма качественно. Трек достойный занять своё место в плейлисте каждого поклонника техничного, яркого и мелодичного звучания!”

-Nagamag.com

‘Ready to Roll’ will get you feeling summer ready - full of energy, joy and hope for a brighter future! The song hopes to uplift and empower the listener - putting you in a positive, cheeky, good mood, ready to take action, choosing your own path in life, while having a damn good time doing it!!! ‘Just move’ as the song calls you to do! Whatever that means for you….Driving while blasting it, singing along, dancing your way through the song, or just tapping your feet. I hope it makes you feel GOOD!!!

https://www.natalieclarkmusic.com
https://twitter.com/natclarkmusic
https://www.facebook.com/natalieclarkmusic
https://www.instagram.com/natalieclarkmusic

Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark, who has reaped plaudits from Virgin’s Richard Branson and BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw was selected as a Mercedes Benz KTLA "Artist to Watch” after moving to the US. Natalie was featured in the Mercedes Benz commercial campaign which also included performances at the famous Roxy on Sunset, and The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. She was handpicked to open for the Grammy award winning Indigo Girls tour and has been recording in L.A when not busy touring the US. Natalie received acclaim from multi-platinum artists such as Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton when she appeared on NBC’s The Voice, who praised her voice as ‘cool and powerful’ and ‘incredible’.

Since moving to the States, Natalie has opened festivals, toured the country, and was recently named a ‘Hot 100 Live Artist’ in Music Connection Magazine. She is also an official JH Audio featured artist. Her recently released Livewire E.P has already received considerable attention in the sync licensing world, with tracks being featured in several Netflix shows and an international commercial campaign.

After giving up her teaching career in Scotland to pursue her dream of writing and playing music, the rising indie-pop artist made headlines in the U.K. when Richard Branson invited her to sing on-stage at a BBC Radio 1 Academy session in Glasgow. Natalie accepted his impromptu challenge, and sang 'Weakness', from her debut EP. It prompted Branson to proclaim: “That was absolutely and utterly stunning – no backing band, no musicians, no forewarning.” He later called her “inspiring”. Grimshaw, who was hosting the BBC Radio 1 Academy event, played ‘Weakness’ and further sang Natalie's praises on his BBC Radio 1 show the following day. Branson has since written several articles about Natalie, including a recent commentary on her record release on virgin.com

Dean Evenson, Scott Huckabay, Burke Mulvany – Across the Valley (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Neoclassical, The Latest|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Ambient, Burke Mulvany, Dean Evenson, Drone, Review (EN-RU), Scott Huckabay, World Music (Other)|

Dean Evenson, Scott Huckabay, Burke Mulvany – Across the Valley
(Spotify)

“It breaks down in very old trees, it grows under bare feet on desirable grass, and from the water in the early morning mosquitoes grow. -Across the Valley- literally a living book in your hands, traveling on a page that dissolves in your eyes with all the great music.”

“Расступаются в стороны тени вековых деревьев, тает под босыми ногами пожелтевшая трава, а от воды ранним утром поднимаются комары. -Across the Valley- словно ожившая книга в ваших руках, путешествуя по страницам которой растворяешься в лучах обволакивающей тебя со всех сторон музыки.”

-Nagamag.com

This is a beautiful track from Mountain Meadow Meditation with a beautiful mix of nature sounds, flute and quintessential relaxing feel of Dean Evenson.

https://www.instagram.com/dean.evenson/

Richie Necker – He Was the King (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Americana, Blues, Review (EN), Richie Necker|

Richie Necker – He Was the King
(Spotify)

“The quality of the musicianship is the first thing that hits you right between the eyes quickly followed by the flawless production and superb guitar parts played by Richie Necker. With a distinct Country Rock flavour and smooth vocals, ‘He Was The King’ has a raunchy Steely Dan type vibe complete with brass, saxophone solos and a mellow pedal steel for good measure. Great Track.”

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Asong off new album "New songs and untold stories"

Richie Necker has often excited his audience in germany and in neighboring european countries with his stage appearance, his guitar playing and his distinctive voice. He regularly plays over 200 concerts a year, solo or as a band member, and has accompanied many well-known stars as a “sideman” on tour, in studio and on TV shows.

The “Guitar Man” now presents his fifth solo release with the upcoming album “New songs and untold stories”. The songs are carried by wonderful melodies and strong hook lines. His music has a deep personal and emotional ambition that convinces the listener - direct, straightforward, authentic. You can immediately feel the emotions and the strong musical nature that has already stood and still stands on countless stages internationally.

Richie's life is the music, and so the "lockdown" in November 2020 was the trigger to dedicate himself to the production of a new solo album and to counter the generally unfortunate situation with his music. Because there are always enough “New songs and untold stories” to sing and tell. And that's exactly what Richie does almost single-handedly on the album. Guitar pop and rock, singer / songwriter and “Americana” songs, ballads and guitar instrumentals convince from the very first listen - direct, straightforward, authentic. Carried by wonderful melodies, strong hook lines, immediately noticeable emotions and deep musicality, which Richie Necker shows also regularly on countless stages internationally.

"Give me a new song - every day!" is Richie's answer to the current situation for musicians. So take every day as it comes, make the best of it, make music, write new songs, do your “own thing”, keep rocking through the crisis !

Short biographie:

Richie Necker is a thoroughbred musician who captures the spirit of the world language music with his guitars and his voice.

The love of music has been at the center of his life since he was a child. He has been on the stage incessantly since the early 1980s and has participated in many successful productions. As a “sideman” he has accompanied stars from various areas of the music business on tour, in the studio and on TV shows.

Since 2002 he has been a member of the Europe-wide successful Italo band "I Dolci Signori", and was on stage for several years with the cabaret artist Hannes Ringlstetter (2012-2016). Since 2017 he can also be seen in theaters as a musician and performer of the successful musical "Azzurro".

As a solo artist and with his trio, he is on tour non-stop and is regularly producing his own albums. The 5th solo album "New songs and untold stories" has now been released on June 11th, 2021

Complete biographie:

www.necker-music.com

https://www.facebook.com/richieneckerofficial
https://www.instagram.com/richie_necker

Nother, Moon Leap – Lines (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, Electronica Features, Features, The Latest|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Chillwave, Electro Pop, Moon Leap, Nother, Review (EN-RU)|

Nother, Moon Leap – Lines
(Spotify)

“There is a music that remains forever in our hearts. Really worth hearing the captivating voice of vocalist. Organic sound, every sound in its place and fit into the overall sound design by adding depths and melodic eloquence.”

“Есть музыка, которая навсегда остаётся в наших сердцах. -Lines- оживает, стоит лишь услышать пленительный голос вокалистки. Органичный звук, каждый инструмент на своих местах и вписываются в общую звуковую картину, добавляя ей глубины и мелодичной эпичности. ”

-Nagamag.com

“Lines” is the second single from the upcoming album “Future is Bright”.

A lo-fi arpeggio and deep beat guide Moon Leap’s voice through a texture of bright synths that float around your head, as the colors of the Northern Lights soar across the sky of your emotion, till the exploding end.

The calmness of her voice is a whisper that travels through the layers of the song and the relentless drums.

“Lines” is one of the most challenging songs I’ve written, trying to find the perfect balance between my own emotions and rhythm.

It describes the connection with someone who saved you from apathy, and Moon Leap helped me a lot during the writing process of the lyrics.

Her voice is capable of striking the outer reaches of your soul, and she was perfect for a song where the movement of the beats grows constantly.

https://www.instagram.com/nothermusic
https://www.instagram.com/moonleapmusic/

Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones – Let’s Go! (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Americana, Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones, Review (EN)|

Lara Hope and the Ark-Tones – Let’s Go!
(Spotify)

“A song to remind you to ‘Keep Going’ and push harder to reach your goals when things don’t go right, or people let you down. A raunchy rockabilly style track that really motors along and encourages plenty of foot tapping. The gritty vocals by Lara Hope add another dimension to this boppy and thoroughly enjoyable ditty. ”

-Nagamag.com

Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones’ single 'Let's Go!' is a rock solid ball of fire that will get you motivated to make your move! The song appears on their upcoming album, Here To Tell The Tale, due out on June 25. It’s a rockabilly rollick that you owe it to yourself to check out.

Hope shares, “I wrote ‘Let’s Go!’ after experiencing a big life letdown. I think everyone has had someone say that they want to help you, but actually end up slowing you down or even hindering your progress. ‘Let’s Go’ is an anthem to remind us to keep going when that happens, and to push even harder to pursue our goals.”

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Sandhog, AIKON – Carpaccio (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, The Latest|Tags: AIKON, House, Melodic Techno, Review (EN), Sandhog|

Sandhog, AIKON – Carpaccio
(Spotify)

“Golden vibe for all Techno & House maniacs from artists who only focus on quality production. when you press play, unreal melodies flow in the air when that ultra strong kick strikes out of nowhere causing ear addiction!”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.beatport.com/release/carpaccio-ep/3413698

https://www.instagram.com/sandhog.music

Indeed, one might truly affirm that Sandhog is a pretty new venture. Actually it is. In 2020, one of the most particularly eventful years in the last decades, Sandhog decided to get his butt out of the studio and publish his tracks. And what's the idea behind this project? Not giving a damn about musical trends. It's about composing peak time house music with a pile of emotions and good vibes.

https://www.instagram.com/aikonmusic/

After a long search for his branded sound and many years of experience in electronic music, Dmitry NekliFF decides to create his new unusual and bright project AIKON. AIKON is an artist of a new generation but with great experience in the world of electronic music.

Kreem – Ella (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Commercial, Kreem, Review (EN)|

Kreem – Ella
(Spotify)

“Such good vibes here and so warm clean with clarity production, top! There is not a second that could find been processed wrong on the mix/master level here. The story line and performance here is like a warm hug you seek from people you feel close to them.”

-Nagamag.com

Ella is about that person that you would have wished to met later, since you would have done things differently. A summervibe song with a nice story behind it. For the music video Kreem has asked several Ella's to feature in the video, which a lot of Ella's did: from the US to Letland and via Columbia back to the UK.

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