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Blaise feat. Poppy Baskcomb – Moments (Acoustic Version) (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Acoustic, Blaise feat, Commercial, Poppy Baskcomb, Review (EN)|

Blaise feat. Poppy Baskcomb – Moments (Acoustic Version)
(Video)

“Fascinating acoustic magic which captured our attention from the first play. “Blaise” knowns how to transform sound into art and the singing talent of “Poppy Baskcomb” rises the overall level of creation. Sophisticated song that you shouldn’t skip!”

-Nagamag.com

https://orcd.co/blaise-moments-acoustic

Gaining massive momentum for his single ‘Moments’ Blaise surprises fans with the acoustic stripped back version of his 2021 release, which premiered exclusively via Wonderland. The tastemaker publication praises the depth of the single: ‘Leaving behind the dance floor-ready Balearic tones on the original, the acoustic version captures the true meaning behind the single, letting us hone in on every powerful lyric and tonal change.’

The acoustic video follows off the back of his floorfiller, ‘Moments’, which has to date earned a wide range of support from Radio 1 by Rickie, Melvin and Charlie, as well as DJ Pioneer and Joel Corry on KISS FM.

Possessing a cantering bassline, Balearic tones and an exceptional drop that climaxes on every hook, the marriage of BLAISE’s production with Poppy Baskcomb’s powerful, soul driven lyrics is one of sheer dancefloor heaven. Reaching into the emotions stirred by the current world situation, the lyrics for ‘Moments’ allows the mind to escape and enjoy the feeling of good vibes and freedom.

BLAISE explains “This song for me is one of my personal favourites to date. The words reflect the moment of the current world situation. With Poppy’s soulful voice, catchy vocals and melody, I’m very excited about this release.”

The British DJ and producer, who relocated to the world’s most elite party destination to take up 2 DJ residency’s last year, is already a major name on the club circuit. Having previously toured the world as a DJ for the home of dance music, Ministry of Sound, he has also featured extensively across radio, including Kiss FM, with his exclusive guest mixes. With a sound that is classic and infectious, his previous productions have released on renowned dance labels including DVINE Sounds, Stashed & Todd Terry’s Inhouse Records and garnered extensive support across Radio 1’s Dance Anthems and the Kiss network. Prior to his current collaboration with 22-year-old Poppy Baskcomb, BLAISE has also teamed up with Alex Mills, Karen Harding & Azello, and is under the management of music mogul & hit record writer Jin Jin (Jax Jones, Jess Glynne, David Guetta)

Adding her incredible musical flair and a powerful dimension to BLAISE’s production on ‘Moments’, singer/songwriter Poppy Baskcomb perfectly twins powerful melodic ideas with inventive lyrical concepts. “This song is about those moments where you stop in the crowd and take in the euphoria around you. Moments I’m sure we all miss currently.” says Poppy about the track, before continuing, “Hopefully you’ll enjoy this song, as much as we enjoyed making it. I’ll see you all soon with a drink in hand and we can dance to this, when clubs reopen.”

Since signing to TaP Music Publishing in 2018, she’s been writing in the UK, Sweden and Norway with recent collaborations including Punctual, Nathan Dawe, Ella Henderson, Mel C, Dimension, Conor Maynard, KALM and Eli Brown.

A track destined for virality and sound systems the world over, BLAISE and Poppy Baskcomb deliver us ‘Moments’ not to be missed.

https://www.instagram.com/blaisedj

The High Breed – Forgiveness (Video)

Categories: Hip-Hop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Conscious Hip-Hop, Hip-hop, Review (EN), The High Breed|

The High Breed – Forgiveness
(Video)

“Highly affecting Hip-Hop song with hidden power and deep meaning. The word “forgiveness” is usually connected with self-evaluation and error admiting. A useful message can be found in the lyrics here and this kind of music can really teach us how to behave better. Well done!”

-Nagamag.com

UK-based hip-hop collective The High Breed make their return to the scene with new single “Forgiveness”, their first release of 2021. The track showcases the collective’s unique hip-hop style, effortlessly blending conscious, relatable lyricism with hypnotic, trap-infused production alongside cinematic visuals that will no doubt captivate the audience. Having gained traction with a string of releases last year, such as “Star Dwellers” and “Meet the Gods”, and receiving support from BBC Introducing, the independent DIY collective are set to continue their momentum with this latest release.

“Forgiveness” starts with an organ-inspired synth that instantly connects you to the song’s biblical theme, with the rolling drums and piercing hi-hats giving the song the punch it needs to deliver its weighty philosophical message. Speaking more on the track, The High Breed say, “‘Forgiveness’ is an honest dialogue about what forgiveness truly means to the individual who has done wrong in a world full of self-denial. It is an expression and an acceptance of the ‘shadow self’, a vulnerable confession about the darker nature of our humanity and a poetic discourse on the morality of the human soul, highlighting the battle between virtue and temptation that no person throughout any age has ever been free from.”

Driving in their own lane, The High Breed are a much-welcomed addition to the conscious hip-hop scene and are clearly a force to be reckoned with both lyrically and visually. And with much more to come this year from the fast-rising collective, The High Breed will surely be an act to watch out for. “Forgiveness” is available to buy/stream now on all platforms: https://lnk.to/TheHighBreedForgiveness

Keep up to date with the latest from The High Breed:
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Ciggy Webbs – pretty like a car crash (official video) (Video)

Categories: Blogwave, The Latest, Video|Tags: Blogwave, Ciggy Webbs, Darkwave, Review (EN), Synthwave|

Ciggy Webbs – pretty like a car crash (official video)
(Video)

“Prepare to enter the gate of absolute electronic with “Ciggy Webbs”. Darkwave with stomping kick, airy percussion loops, plenty of effects an mind blowing vocals that travel you in full speed. Listen and don’t forget to watch the clip too.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.instagram.com/ciggywebbs/

Ink Sticks & Stones – Vaste III (Video)

Categories: Neoclassical, The Latest, Video|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Ink Sticks, Review (EN), Stones|

Ink Sticks & Stones – Vaste III
(Video)

“Are you looking for inner piece and harmony? There’s always something suitable to listen and help yourself find the right way. This classical creation with its acoustic piano and violin chords, can very well be what we truly want.”

-Nagamag.com

Vaste III is the first single off of Ink Sticks & Stones’ upcoming EP. It is an instrumental exploration of the strength, tranquility, beauty, and sense of belonging that can come from nature. Utilizing a video game engine, a space within a forest is created from ground to sky, blending traditional sounding music with unconventional and contemporary technology in this music video. The audience is invited to stop, take a breath, and relax to the slow and powerful growth of trees.

https://www.instagram.com/inkxns
https://www.inksticksandstones.com/

Sara De Sanctis – Serendipity (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Jazz, The Latest|Tags: Adult Contemporary, Electro Pop, Jazz, Review (EN), Sara De Sanctis|

Sara De Sanctis – Serendipity
(Spotify)

“A sentimental journey taken by a sweet & soulful vocal accompanied by piano with a soft strings backing. Serendipity by Sara De Sanctis is a deeply melancholic play on denial. In that everything said is the opposite from the emotions actually experienced. A beautiful, clever song & a classy performance.”

-Nagamag.com

Artist shared few words with Nagamag behind this song inspiration"

"I am particularly attached to Serendipity. I wrote it at 5 am after a sleepless night, and the words came out easily. It's about remembrance and denial, it's about rejecting all those thoughts and memories that keep you awake at night. I started singing the melody before rushing to a piano to actually write it down. I remember that at that time I was taking a class in Sondheim's musical analyses, and I believe I was strongly influenced by his songs. One, in particular, was 'The Road You Didn't Take', where everything said in the lyrics is a lie. And that's how I thought about my lyrics." - Sara De Sanctis

https://www.facebook.com/unplayedkey

Born in 1995 in Italy, Sara De Sanctis started playing the piano when she was five years old and became passionate about songwriting and composition during her teenage years. She achieved a Conservatoire Piano Diploma in Italy and in 2017 she graduated in Music at the University of Bristol, after having studied composition and conducting at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, USA. She is currently active as a pianist, singer/songwriter, and composer for media. Inspired by artists such as Aurora, Diana Krall, and Thom Yorke, her style can be defined as a mix of pop and jazz, and it is characterised by soft vocals, evocative piano melodies, and airy synths.

https://www.instagram.com/unplayed_key/

Matt Woosey Band – Let It Flow | WeLive Festival | Live im Schlachthof | Corona Concert (Video)

Categories: Jazz, The Latest, Video|Tags: Acoustic, Folk, Funk, Matt Woosey Band, Review (EN)|

Matt Woosey Band – Let It Flow | WeLive Festival | Live im Schlachthof | Corona Concert
(Video)

“A WeLive Festival release, ‘Let It Flow’ by the Matt Woosey band is a brilliant, energetic live performance by a very talented multi-piece band. Bluesy, Funky, Jazzy & at times laid back. The verse has a Doobie Brothers (Long Train Running) vibe. The guitars are superb as are the gritty solo, & soulful harmony vocals. This is a great band in ‘Full Flow.’”

-Nagamag.com

WeLive Festival releases concert film with Matt Woosey Band

https://www.mattwoosey.co.uk/

The German concert film series “WeLive Festival” will release its eighth episode on May 23. A first part of the movie – the video to the song “Let It Flow” – is now released. The protagonist of the approximately 45-minute film is the musician Matt Woosey, who has already been nominated three times for the British Blues Award, with his eight-piece blues/folk formation “Matt Woosey Band.”

“It was a very special opportunity for the Matt Woosey Band to come together during Corona to do something creative and just play together again”, Matt Woosey explained after the filming. Due to the Corona pandemic, the band had not performed together on stage for over a year. Due to sanitation measures to protect against the Corona virus, the filming took place in private and without an audience in front of ten cameras. “Playing without an audience is a strange thing, but the whole team and everyone from Rockwerkstatt Lahr came together to make it a fantastic day,” Woosey thanked the organizers. “Thanks to everyone involved and the guys in the band.”

The WeLive Festival has already been releasing high-quality concert film productions featuring artists from a wide range of genres since May 2020. For example, progressive rock band Dead Venus, classical pianist Pervez Mody, singer-songwriter Dominik Büchele and heavy metal band OIL have already performed in front of the 10 to 15 cameras of the production company punchline studio. In 2020, the concert film series was awarded the German Rock&Pop Prize for the promotion of music culture. Currently, “WeLive” is also nominated for the prestigious nationwide “alternative media award”.

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WeLive Festival veröffentlicht Konzertfilm mit Matt Woosey Band

Die deutsche Konzertfilm-Serie “WeLive Festival” veröffentlicht am 23. Mai die achte Episode. Als Trailer veröffentlichte die Serie nun mit dem Song “Let It Flow” einen ersten Ausschnitt aus dem Konzertfilm. Protagonist des rund 45-Minütigen Films ist der bereits dreimal für den British Blues Award nominierte Musiker Matt Woosey mit seiner achtköpfigen Blues/Folk-Formation “Matt Woosey Band”.

“Es war eine ganz besondere Gelegenheit für die Matt Woosey Band, während der Corona-Zeit zusammenzukommen, um etwas Kreatives zu machen und einfach wieder zusammen zu spielen”, erklärte Matt Woosey nach der Aufzeichnung. Wegen der Corona-Pandemie hatte die Band über ein Jahr lang nicht gemeinsam auf der Bühne gestanden. Wegen der Hygienemaßnahmen zum Schutz vor dem Corona-Virus fanden die Dreharbeiten unter Ausschluss der Öffentlichkeit und ohne Publikum statt.

“Ohne Publikum zu spielen ist eine seltsame Sache, aber das ganze Team und alle von der Rockwerkstatt Lahr kamen zusammen, um einen fantastischen Tag zu gestalten”, bedankte sich Woosey bei den Veranstaltern. “Danke an alle Beteiligten und die Jungs in der Band.”

Das WeLive Festival veröffentlicht bereits seit Mai 2020 hochwertige Konzertfilmproduktionen mit Künstlern verschiedenster Genres. So traten bereits die Progressive Rockband Dead Venus, der klassische Pianist Pervez Mody, Singer-Songwriter Dominik Büchele oder die Heavy Metal Band OIL vor den 10 bis 15 Kameras der Produktionsfirma punchline studio auf. Die Konzertfilm-Serie wurde im Jahr 2020 mit dem deutschen Rock&Pop-Preis für die Förderung der Musikkultur ausgezeichnet. Derzeit ist “WeLive” auch für den renommierten bundesweiten “alternativen Medienpreis” nominiert.

Alle Filme vom WeLive Festival gibt es auf: https://www.welive-festival.com/

El Gant, Ras Kass, Planet Asia – Chromed Out (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Hip-Hop, The Latest|Tags: Conscious Hip-Hop, El Gant, Hip-hop, Planet Asia, Ras Kass, Review (EN)|

El Gant, Ras Kass, Planet Asia – Chromed Out
(Spotify)

“Wicked rhymes of Hip-Hop suddenly burst out of the speakers and alternate our reality status. El Gant is back and not alone at this time! The result is better than expected and burns like fire. Work with attitude and personal touch.”

-Nagamag.com

It’s been nearly seven years since his previous solo album, but El Gant is back with a banger of a new single, “Chromed Out,” featuring frequent collaborators Ras Kass and Planet Asia, over J57’s hard-hitting production with cuts supplied by DJ Jon Doe.

https://twitter.com/ElGant

To be fair, Gant hasn’t been completely quiet since 2014’s Beast Academy LP. For one, he’s one third of the Jamo Gang with Ras and J57, and they’ve dropped a number of acclaimed projects (peep 2020’s Walking With Lions). But with the release of “Chromed Out,” the NYC rap vet is back on his solo tip to get the world ready for his forthcoming new album, O.S.L.O., which is set to feature Killah Priest, Bobby J From Rockaway, King Magnetic, and more, as well as production supplied by the legendary DJ Premier and Marco Polo, among others.

https://www.instagram.com/elgant

Gant is fired up on this track, spitting equally ferocious and witty bars, like “I’m on a mission/ Half the caucasian rappers I came up in the game with done changed into Peter Griffin.” His two guests, Ras and Planet Asia, are on fire, too, with mean-mugging rhymes that complement J57’s head-nodding and raw instrumental.

“Chromed Out” is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms. Be on the lookout for more info on O.S.L.O., which is due out in the fourth quarter of 2021 through Gant’s own Rule By Secrecy imprint.

https://smarturl.it/ChromedOut

Silver Strands – We Are Love (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Folk, Indie Folk, Review (EN-RU), Silver Strands|

Silver Strands – We Are Love
(Spotify)

“Lyrical ballad built on a leisurely narrative, without unnecessary emotional choruses. Full of beautiful acoustic sounds and the most important component; the vocals. Wonderful and artistic, like a refreshing waterfall which falls on the head cooling the whole body.”

“Лирическая баллада, построенная на неторопливом повествовании, без лишних эмоциональных припевов, с красивой акустической музыкой и самым важным составляющим - вокалом. Он творит настоящие чудеса, словно освежающий град водопада падает на головы и заставляет замереть на месте.”

-Nagamag.com

https://silverstrands.bandcamp.com/
https://www.silverstrandsmusic.com/

Elliot Lee – Rubies FLASH WARNING (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: ELLIOT LEE, Indietronica, Review (EN)|

Elliot Lee – Rubies FLASH WARNING
(Video)

“Expected for release in Summer, “Rubies” is just a small, but very representative sample of what “Elliot Lee” is preparing for her audience. With influences from Punk and Hip-Hop, this song is well capable to blow up the mind and speakers too. Warning; This is definitely not for all kinds of listeners!”

-Nagamag.com

The latest single and visuals from Brooklyn based alt-pop punk Elliot Lee (Photo Finish Records). Elliot Lee is best known for her viral hits which are characterized by a mix of dark pop melodies, fiery vocals, and bold thrash rock meets electronic sounds.

https://www.instagram.com/elliotleeofficial

Entitled “Rubies” this is Elliot’s first single from her forthcoming EP Queen of Nothing, which is set for release this summer. “Rubies” explores the concept of Queendom and vividly recounts Elliot’s struggles to fit in and feelings of being “othered.” Anger, greed, loneliness, and bloodlust are all prevalent in this storyline layered with wild electronic melodies and vocals that command attention. Elliot Lee has a fervent fanbase and has amassed millions of streams and her music has been added to such high profile playlists as Bedroom Pop among others.

https://twitter.com/elliotleemusic

Brooklyn based artist Elliot Lee fuses dark pop melodies with edgy vocals and innovative Electronicrock soundscapes to create an unpredictable sound, acting as a voice for thevoiceless.Elliot Lee holds an awareness of what music that is unhindered by norms can do for the underrepresented. This bravado oozes through the cracks of her homemade music, with tracks that are laced with late night slumber party confessions and existential cognizance. Inspired by the feeling of loneliness, Elliot’s music acts as a reminder that you are never alone.

https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotleemusic

Jessie Spartano – Visionaire (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Conscious Hip-Hop, Hip-hop, Jessie Spartano, Old-school Hip-Hop, Rap, Review (EN-RU)|

Jessie Spartano – Visionaire
(Spotify)

“Music that form a unique background and leave a light taste of something very familiar. No words can be said about the vocals and lyrics that stuck in my head like prickly needles, causing a genuine pleasure.”

“Музыка здесь выступает в качестве фона и после прослушивания оставляет лёгкий привкус чего-то очень знакомого. Чего нельзя сказать о вокале и текстах, которые, словно колючие иголки, застревают в голове, вызывая неподдельное наслаждение.”

-Nagamag.com

jessie spartano, has been building hype w A&R's, and artists for quite a while, and she is finally releasing some of her singles shes been making the last few years! Visionaire showcases the unique side of what she has got coming!

https://instagram.com/jessiespartano