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Rat City feat. Isak Heim – Rather Be (Video)

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

Rat City feat. Isak Heim – Rather Be
(Video)

“The Summer has arrived and what is better than a Pop tune under the hot Sun? “Rat city” is here to satisfy our need with this real banger. Feel the beat shaking your body and that atmospheric 3D singing performance echoing in the mind for more than three minutes of sound pleasure.”

-Nagamag.com

Having already garnered more than 35 million Spotify streams on ‘Kind of Love’, their first collaboration together, award-winning producers Rat City and Isak Heim have proven to be a strong team when it comes to creating catchy pop songs. They now return with summer banger ‘Rather Be’. Out on all platforms Friday June 4th.

The track was created last summer, but there’s no negative vibes from the pandemic here. It all started on a zoom session with the Canada-based songwriter Faouzia (John Legend, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson etc.), followed by several online sessions with the songwriter Autumn Rowe (Dua Lipa, Ava Max, Pitbull, Leona Lewis etc.) before Isak Heim added the final touches and a killer lead vocal. This was Rat City’s first time starting a track via Zoom, something that became a necessity for many writers over the last 18 months, and they describe the process as “unique, and surprisingly a lot of fun!”.

Rat City produced Dagny’s track ‘Somebody’ which won her both Track of the Year at P3 Gull 2020 (P3 is equivalent to BBC Radio 1) and was nominated for Song of the Year at Spellemann 2020 (the Norwegian Grammys). Their debut artist single ‘Kind of Love’ catapulted to #1 on Shazam and #1 on Norwegian radio for 7 consecutive weeks. Crossing well over 50 million combined streams, and spending 20 weeks on Spotify’s top 20 chart. The band has also collaborated with major talents such as Kiesza and Tungevaag, and Rick the Kid.

Based in Norway, Rat City are completing work on their debut album which is expected to be released prior to the end of the year.

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Waves Rush In – Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Indie Folk, Review (EN-RU)|

Waves Rush In – Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself
(Video)

“The vocal part turned out melodic in a significant amount. Simply made for acoustic guitar hearts -Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself- has all indie folk taste. If you have a romantic nature, with soulful sensitivity, then this work is for you. Love and beauty will save this world. We believe in this and also believe in you.”

“Вокальная составляющая получилась настолько мелодичная, что в сумме с простыми, но такими родными сердцу гитарными партиями -Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself- придётся по вкусу всем любителям indie folk звучания. Если вы романтическая натура, с тонкой душевной организацией, то эта работа для вас. Любовь и красота спасёт этот мир. Мы в этом верим. Верьте и вы.”

-Nagamag.com

Waves Rush In aka Sam Branson is a singer/songwriter based in Oxfordshire. His music takes influence from nature, love, loss and life experience, resulting in relatable music with a universal message – something we all need during these days of internal and external struggle. The storyteller who has social justice, collective wellness and spirituality at the core of his art, has recently dropped his latest single ‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’ and had his first radio play on BBC Introducing Oxfordshire with previous single ‘Let It Bruise’.

As its title suggests, the track tells a story of personal growth, through a journey of healing and self-acceptance. Musically, the rich acoustic-based instrumentation is anchored around a simple string arrangement. The highlight is the beautiful interplay between a male and female vocal – fittingly Sam is joined on vocals by his wife Isabella, who adds to the purity of the message at hand. This vocal duality echoes the sentiment of lending a hand to someone in need of emotional support. Sam explains further:

“We all have a tendency to give ourselves a hard time but when we are going through challenges, what we really need is to give ourselves a hug. Having been there for each other, through the good times and the bad, I feel honoured to have my wife Isabella singing with me on the record.”
‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’ follows previous singles ‘Let It Bruise’, ‘Colours Fade’ and ‘It’s Cool To Be Kind’, all of which have helped the newcomer reach some impressive stream numbers that includes over 155K Spotify streams and over 245K streams on all platforms. The video for ‘It’s Cool To Be Kind’ premiered with Tap The Feed and reached over 62K views in its first two weeks.

‘Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself’ is available now on all DSPs – it’s the fourth single taken from Waves Rush In’s debut EP which drops 23rd July.

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WIESE – Hear Me (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, House, The Latest|Tags: Commercial, Deep House, EDM, Review (EN-RU), Wiese|

WIESE – Hear Me
(Spotify)

“Excellent use of EDM harmonies, fast and emotional rhythm, good and positive lyrical energy. Competent work with quality samples and structure with a memorable melody. The alternation of soft versions and loud chorus is a bright example, that -wiese- with love oriented to a wide audience.”

“Прекрасное использование гармоний в стиле EDM, достаточно быстрый и эмоциональный ритм, добрая и позитивную лирическая энергетика. Грамотная работа с семплами, структура с запоминающейся мелодией. Чередование мягких куплетов и громких припевов яркий пример, как -WIESE- с любовью ориентируется на широкую аудиторию.”

-Nagamag.com

Hear Me' is a bright pop, deep house tune exploding in colour and life. The track touches on the freedom after post-lockdown confinement and the excitement at the prospect of travel and adventure coming back into full swing. Explored through the male and female vocals the track leans towards their future of exploring again, with WIESE sharing: 'The song is telling a story about what lockdown has done to us as human beings, our ability to be close to each other and our need to explore things the way we used to.'

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As we all get ready to burst out of lockdown hibernation, this single is the anthem to lead you out into the jungle of life again. 'Hear Me' is a summer breeze, bursting with exotic flavours and tropical soundscapes. The main synth melody is highly catchy, carrying a flow of energy and keeping you feeling happy and alive. WIESE's influences and inspirations include Imanbek, R3hab and Hedegaard, mixed with a timely blend of storytelling lyrics and infectious pop. WIESE explains: 'After a year in lockdown and finally starting to see things opening up again, the vibe I felt was uplifting, energetic and happy.'

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Enzo Muller – Independent (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Techno, The Latest|Tags: Acid Techno, Enzo Muller, Hard Techno, Review (EN), Techno|

Enzo Muller – Independent
(Spotify)

“Meet "Enzo Muller" via this supersonic Techno track. Breathtaking mix with dominating popping beat, vibrating bass, elusive leads and a few vocal effects. Hit the play button and let yourself be guided through a cosmic trip with unexpected progression. Truly fascinating work!”

-Nagamag.com

Enzo Machado Ferreira Mirocha, or Enzo Muller, with 19 years old, born in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil, and has been playing and producing since 2011. In 2016, he won a full scholarship for the DJ Ban music production course, where he further improved his techniques.

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Of humble origin, the boy in love with music and reached the age of 15 playing more than 20 instruments. Today, he is attached to "Hard Techno" and "Peak Time Techno" and produces inspired by that genre

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Released with Eclipse Records, Black Square Records, Dolme Records, Techno Never Dies Records, Phouse Tracks, Toca Records

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Dax – Why So Serious? (Video)

Categories: Hip-Hop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Autotune, Cloud Hop, Deutschrap, Emo Hip-Hop, Review (EN-RU)|

Dax – Why So Serious?
(Video)

“The bright and energetic track in the best traditions of the genre. With expressive themes in the lyrics, heartfelt vocals and a memorable melody. You will certainly penetrate with high-quality sound, believe it is worth listening.”

“Яркий и энергичный трек, в лучших традициях жанра с выразительной тематикой в текстах, проникновенным речитативом и запоминающейся мелодией. Вы непременно проникнетесь качественным звучанием, поверьте, оно стоит того.”

-Nagamag.com

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Whitney McClain – Fall So Far – Focus Track Edit (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Jazz, The Latest|Tags: Commercial, Neo-Soul, Review (EN-RU), Whitney McClain|

Whitney McClain – Fall So Far – Focus Track Edit
(Spotify)

“-Whitney McClain- frankly tells us about her bright and strong feelings. The lyric joining at the beginning of the composition is interrupted with a juicy bit, increasing in the chorus and flowing into a melodic solo. Very expressive neo-soul for the soul.”

“-Whitney McClain- откровенно повествует о своих светлых и сильных чувствах. Лирическое вступление в начале композиции перебивается сочным битом, усиливающемся в припеве, перетекающий в мелодичное соло в проигрыше. Очень выразительный neo-soul для души.”

-Nagamag.com

“Fall So Far” is a song about falling out of love and breaking up with someone that you thought the love you had would last forever.

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At first glance, it’s an unbelievable story. However, it’s easy to believe as soon as you hear Whitney McClain sing…

Born and raised in Willamette Valley, Oregon, the singer and songwriter began singing as soon as she could talk. Music became her number one focus until two brain surgeries threatened her life. Emboldened by her family and faith, she recovered and immersed herself in music as soon as she could.

“I’m so blessed,” she comments. “Music has always spoken to me. It soothes my soul. Even during some difficult times, it’s music that helped me heal.”

Her music began to have the same effect on others almost immediately. Emerging in 2015, Whitney’s debut single “Bombs Away,” racked up over 1 million views on YouTube. Hot on its heels, she returned with the 2016 EP, Nothing To Lose, which spawned three singles that each joined the million views club. Meanwhile, she garnered a nomination from the Independent Music Awards for “Urban EP of the Year.”

Simultaneously, her songs impacted airwaves via iHeartRadio, Sirius/XM, Music Choice, and beyond, while Next2Shine touted her as “Artist of the Month,” and she garnered acclaim from Urban Vault and Prodigii Source One. A live force to be reckoned with, she joined heavy hitters such as The Ohio Players with a powerhouse performance of her own at the Soul’D Out Music Festival.

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Following this success, she didn’t rest on her laurels. Instead, she went full steam ahead in the studio working on her second EP for Gold Dust LLC, releasing “Cruise” as a lead single and introduction to the next body of work.

After much acclaim and surpassing 1.7 million views with “Cruise,” the stage is now set for the unveiling of the follow-up single, “Fireplace;” a soulful love song with a vivid depiction of an irresistible love interest. Co-written by McClain and produced by popular U.K. production duo Da Beatfreakz, “Fireplace” does not disappoint and is another dynamic precursor to the forthcoming body of work.

It lays the perfect foundation for her EP, which harks back to a myriad of formative influences. “Co-writing and having more input on all of the tracks has allowed me to put my style on my new songs. I grew up listening to Motown, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as Amy Winehouse, Beyoncé, and Adele, and I love trying to mix the old-school sound with my favorite influences. I am an old soul at heart.”

This old soul has a bright future ahead. “The goal is to keep going, to keep improving both as a person and an artist,” she concludes. “Hopefully, my music continues to reach and inspire people to overcome the hard times that can come up in life. Music is such an important part of my life and I believe it can speak for us when words are not enough. I hope to continue to share my story, my music, and see what doors God opens for me.”

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Broughton – Underachiever (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Hip-Hop, The Latest|Tags: Broughton, Cloud Hop, Conscious Hip-Hop, Emo Hip-Hop, Hip-hop, Rap, Review (EN-RU)|

Broughton – Underachiever
(Spotify)

“-Underachiever- begins with a melodious game of Piano, smoothly turning into a growing shock full of expressive lyrics. -Broughton- skillfully uses the speech apparatus and gives excellent vocal parts.”

“-Underachiever- начинается с мелодичной игры пиано, плавно переходящего в нарастающие ударные и выразительный вокал. -Broughton- искусно владеет речевым аппаратом и выдаёт отличные вокальные пассажи. ”

-Nagamag.com

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Matt FX, Melika – A Love Beginning (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, House, The Latest|Tags: Deep House, Future, Indietronica, Matt FX, Melika, Review (EN), Uk Garage|

Matt FX, Melika – A Love Beginning
(Spotify)

“Happy and playful song ideal for the dark moments of loneliness we may experience. "Matt FX" uses his sound producing skills in the service of the Deep House scene, while "Melika" unfolds her singing artistry to complete this masterpiece. The result is only one clik away!”

-Nagamag.com

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“A Love Beginning” is a cool, crisp, neon single dripping in vibrant dynamics and lush additional instrumentation from saxophonist and producer Braxton Cook. It is about that special moment when you walk into a party and see someone that makes time stop-and what happens after that moment.

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Reminiscent of Disclosure, Melika ’s sleek vocals glide over the beat to create an energetic pulse, accompanying the rise and fall of the track's melodies.

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Johan Hugosson, Brett Deubner, Allison Brewster Franzett – Samarthana (Version for Viola & Piano) – song by Johan Hugosson, Brett Deubner, Allison Brewster Franzetti | Spotify (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Neoclassical, Neoclassical Features, The Latest|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Allison Brewster Franzett, Brett Deubner, Cinematic, Epic Music, Johan Hugosson, Review (EN)|

Johan Hugosson, Brett
Deubner, Allison Brewster Franzett – Samarthana (Version for Viola & Piano) – song by Johan Hugosson, Brett Deubner, Allison Brewster Franzetti | Spotify
(Spotify)

“100% Classic creation carefully made for selective listeners. Cooperative work with variety in progress and dynamic changes. Discover the vibrating Viola chords as they match with those piano keys in order to approach perfection.”

-Nagamag.com

MOTHER EARTH, the new album from celebrated violist Brett Deubner with PARMA Recordings, reflects humanity’s search for meaning in the midst of loss and mortal frailty. Born out of the strife of 2020, MOTHER EARTH expresses the angst and hope of this deeply challenging period through the language of music. Chant-like meditations, cathartic outpourings, and even a call to arms for environmental justice are only a few of the themes explored in MOTHER EARTH. Deubner, whose solo debut with the Grammy award-winning New Jersey Symphony Orchestra resulted in numerous subsequent engagements throughout the United States and abroad, partners with pianist Allison Brewster-Franzetti for this deeply moving collection.

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Chain Of Islands – Shelter (Video)

Categories: Jazz, The Latest, Video|Tags: Adult Contemporary, alternative, Commercial, Indie RnB, Review (EN-RU)|

Chain Of Islands – Shelter
(Video)

“Impressive accession, in the entire track with a shift in R & B that excites and paralyzes. Beautiful voice, gentle and measured bits, solid charm. -Shelter- leads on goosebumps with its angelic vocals and strong ending. Incredibly nice to listen and enjoy.”

“Впечатляющее вступление, а весь трек с уклоном в R&B возбуждает и парализует. Прекрасный припев, нежный и размеренный бит, слушать который сплошное очарование. -Shelter- пробирает на мурашки, ангельские голоса вокалистов, сильная концовка, невероятно приятно слушать и наслаждаться.”

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Chain of Islands has premiered the official music video for their latest ballad track “Shelter” exclusively on CLOUT. The pop duo – made up of Nick Goins and Derek Vautrinot – have creatively crafted a video that not only offers fans a beautiful performance of the track, but gives a sense of nostalgia with its black and white film elements reminiscent of old-Hollywood film. The duo’s performance in the visual is an emotional reflection of the song’s meaning of healing, and having faith in one’s own strength.

“The video for ‘Shelter’ is an effort to capture the feeling of self reflection throughout the times. An isolated moment on the couch when you can take an honest look inward to reflect on who you are and where you’re going, and how the feeling must have felt in any era, past to future.” – Chain of Islands

Chain of Islands is a pop duo originally formed in Boston, MA and currently split between Orange County, CA and Providence, RI. Nick and Derek both met through playing in heavier rock acts (Lions Lions and Que Sera) from the New England area. After years of heavily touring the rock/hardcore scene, both members decided to collaborate and pursue new creative avenues leading to the birth of Chain of Islands. The band is excited to release their debut EP slated for release this summer.

Stream the sultry follow up “Shelter” across DSPs today here: https://fanlink.to/ShelterCOI and watch the video on Chain of Island’s official YouTube channel here.

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