OXIDIX – Shamanu (Video)

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“Feel lucky to have a taste of “OXIDIX” work, long before its official release. Tha track “Shamanu” is the result of carefully selected electronic samples, mixed with sounds from the Eastern countries. Soothing, mystic and meditative mood, ideal for our body and soul.”

-Nagamag.com

Manuel Tröhler aka OXIDIX is a DJ, turntablist, remixer and producer from the Swiss capital Bern. Known for his sophisticated sampling, his DJ skills and as a backup MC for various band formations in the fields of hip hop, world and electronic, OXIDIX can always be found year in, year out on all kinds of stages. In 2010 he completed a two-year Swiss tour with rapper & beatboxer STEFF LA CHEFFE. Inspired and spurred by a 19-month world trip through Asia, Africa and South America in 2012 and 2013, OXIDIX’s field of work has steadily expanded. With his diverse, always surprising DJ sets, his live electro project THE LUGUBRIOUS and his collaboration with the multi-award-winning Basel rapper LA NEFERA, the producer and DJ has been able to prove how versatile and promising his work is in the live and production fields.

OXIDIX’s own compositions move somewhere between downtempo, electronic and hip hop. His music blends together the rhythms, melodies and mythologies of different continents with the sounds of the forest, the chirping of crickets, trickling stones and crackling leaves. The organic textures intertwine smoothly with a modern electronic sound aesthetic. Punchy, crispy beats bounce in the foreground, while a variety of self recorded instruments create a dreamscape full of depth and mysticism. A dreamy, warm and melodic trip that entrances as much through headphones as it does on the dancefloor.

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Ben Phipps – On My Own (Spotify)

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“Song charges the sincerity and sensitivity. -Ben Phipps- shares in his composition -On My Own- bright optimistic, selfless kindness and genuine love. Such simple sensations that are lacking in our times.”

“Песня заряжающая своей искренностью и чувственностью. -Ben Phipps- делится в своей композиции -On My Own- светлым оптимизмом, бескорыстной добротой и искренней любовью. Именно таких простых ощущений и не хватает в наши времена.”

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‘On My Own’ is the fourth single from Ben Phipps’ upcoming album, ‘Picking Up The Pieces’.

“The song is about trying to break free from the ideals that others set for us. It’s about getting rid of that feeling of never living up to a certain standard – of not being good enough – and going your own way instead.”

On My Own is just a sample of what’s to come: 2020’s global pandemic allowed Ben to work in isolation, and ‘Picking Up The Pieces’ is the result of that time.

http://benphipps.co

In early 2021, Ben will release his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Picking Up The Pieces’. “Personal traumas smashed me to bits and making this album was, quite literally, me picking up the pieces”. 2020’s global pandemic allowed him to work in isolation, exactly the environment he prefers to create in. The first single, ‘You Won’t Be Sorry’ marks the turning point in Ben’s story: “I can taste it, we got something good in store”. The album takes you on a twisted road down into the darkness with ‘Alone’ and ‘Close’, but leaves you in the warm sunshine with ‘Found Myself’. It’s gritty and intense but also light and uplifting: Ben’s captured every color of the rainbow somewhere in there.

“Maybe I’m crazy, but I like being crazy”, Ben writes. It takes a certain kind of crazy to create meaningful art, and that’s exactly what ‘Picking Up The Pieces’ is. The album is true to his trademark style, but with a fresh take, a new lease on life. Check it out streaming everywhere starting January 29.

Ben Phipps is hard at work expanding his creative universe to produce, as he calls it, “better everything”. Straddling genres from indie dance to pop and deep house, Ben is quickly carving out a name for himself from his adopted Southern California home. With his combination of business acumen and musical hunger, his hit single 'I Don't Think So' has garnered over 25 million streams on Spotify alone.

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An entrepreneur by trade, Ben built a successful career in his native Sweden before selling up and shipping out to pursue his passion for music. A few years – and more than a few trashed productions – later, Ben released his first original song. ‘Fireproof’ kicked things off, and it’s been a steep upward curve from there. But don’t let the music fool you. Ben’s as much of a businessman as he is a musician, as evidenced by his success to date without any major label input. Ben has turned down more than one six-figure major label record deal, and he releases his music through his own label: 14 & 9 Records.

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By focusing on lyrics of substance and blending them with his trademark productions – think bouncing basslines at around 110bpm mixed with smooth melodic vocals and a marimba here and there – Ben has created his own sound, and the world is starting to take notice. He’s currently signed with industry powerhouse CAA and, at the time of writing, has over 40 million streams on Spotify. Ben has charted on iTunes in more than 30 countries, landed national US airplay on SiriusXM, and enjoyed extensive TV placements: Netflix’s smash hit ‘You’, primetime giant ‘Pretty Little Liars’, and Google commercials, to name a few.

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Sharon Ruchman – We Meet Again (Spotify)

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“An ideal composition with a strong mood, where a bright light emanates from the detached piano keys. -We Meet Again- gently takes the listener's attention and and guides him to a place of calm and goodness.”

“Идеальная композиция, обладающая ярко выраженным настроением, где за отрешенными клавишами пиано источается яркий свет. -We Meet Again- бережно берёт внимание слушателей за руку и направляет его в места, где ему всегда было хорошо и спокойно. ”

-Nagamag.com

American composer, pianist and violist, Sharon Ruchman began her musical journey when she took up piano at the age of eight, later receiving a Bachelor of Music from New England Conservatory of Music and a Master of Music from Yale School of Music. Her myriad accomplishments include the production of six CDs, including original classical music for solo instrumentation and chamber ensembles.

In 2019, Ruchman founded SONORO, a musical ensemble at the forefront of contemporary music performance. The group offers a playful and romantic mix of classical, jazz and Latin through a variety of flexible instrumentation to include piano, flute, saxophone, viola, cello, bass and percussion. Original work, composed by Ruchman and produced by Marc Wager Weisgal, is stretching boundaries of contemporary rhythms, creating a unique musical blend. There’s an element of fun and exploration in the music, showcasing the personalities and talents of the group’s highly skilled musicians.

https://www.sharonruchman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sharonruchmanandsonoro/
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ALIEN ORCHESTRA – Dark Nordic Dramæ (Video)

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“Imagine a place with untouched beauty and wild nature like the landscapes of the arctic Norway. Then close your eyes and make your mindtrip there. Have you ever realized that we can approach the perfect infinity of creation with only a few sound patterns? This is the case here!”

-Nagamag.com

Dark Nordic Dramæ is a dramatic cinematic song with murky ambient elements and deep arctic feelings. The latest arctic travels in the northernmost part of Norway were the main key to get inspired and write this composition

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Oslo-based studio act ALIEN ORCHESTRA formed by Jan Batista Mojdis in 2014 by releasing its first 3-track EP ‘Fall Of Mars’. There is a full-length studio album recorded and waiting for its date to be released, entirely recorded by Jan Batista Mojdis and Bård Kolstad (Leprous, ex-Borknagar) as a guest appearance on percussions & drums, the album should be released in the near future, the music relatively belongs to cinematic metal genre, so fans will enjoy both, metal music and cinematic trailer music simultaneously. Alien Orchestra wrote the soundtrack for viral short zombie horror movie ‘Hope’. In the meantime Jan’s working on his solo compositions as well approaching to fundamentals of trailer/film & ambient music. New songs already written for the second-third album of Alien Orchestra + extra covers. The deep universe, extraterrestrial life forms, sub-aquatic life and nordic nature are the main theme and hopefully an infinite inspiration source for Jan’s song writing.

Casey Sana – MALIBLU (Vertical Video) (Video)

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“This track sounds dreamy and deep. Recalls the warm summer evening atmosphere. Full of experiences and specific images that memory recall and resonated in every listener. Memories That brings nostalgia and makes -MALIBLU- very catchy for that reason. Heartwarming music with energy and originality.”

“Трек звучит мечтательно и глубоко. Напоминает атмосферу тёплого летнего вечера. Он полон переживаний и специфических образов, которые найдут отклик в любом слушателе. Это мгновение меланхоличности делает -MALIBLU- цепляющим. Музыка, в которой есть энергия, оригинальность, смысл и сердце.”

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“Maliblu is a place you go to when everyone is telling you that you’ve got it all; your Instagram shows you ‘living your best life’, but inside yourself you’re still unhappy.”

Casey Sana’s MALIBLU is a concept that takes one of the most beautiful places on earth and turns it into a backdrop of sadness. Sana had this to say when asked about the choice of the songs location:

“You couldn’t imagine anyone being depressed in a place like Malibu, I mean you’d have everything if you lived there, right? But I’m sure there are people that are unhappy, so I wanted to use the song as a metaphor for those people who appear to have everything on the surface, but are secretly hurting behind their smile.”

The bridge of the song includes the lyrics ‘when you’re living in this western spell, where you lose yourself, just to gain the world’

“The western spell is that ‘things’ make you happy, and because we believe this, we chase these material things at all costs; the cost of happiness, friendship, health and so on, then we get these things just to realise that it doesn’t make us any happier of fulfilled. it’s crazy!”

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SILKIN – Remember Me (Spotify)

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“A very catchy, lightweight, unobtrusive melancholy in -Remember Me-. The idea is very smart, a successful combination of melodic and romantic mood. Crystal clear sound, captivating melodies and charming vocals by -Hanna Kim-.”

“Лёгкая, ненавязчивая меланхолия в -Remember Me- очень цепляет. Идея очень шикарная, удачное совмещение мелодичности и романтического настроя. Кристально чистое звучание, цепляющая мелодия и очаровательный вокал -Hanna Kim-.”

-Nagamag.com

https://orcd.co/rememberme

A native of Los Angeles, SILKIN is Hanna Kim, a Pop/R&B singer and songwriter, and self-taught producer who counts Boys II Men, Norah Jones, and NIKI among her biggest influences. Her music explores how her upbringing as a Korean American has shaped her identity and relationship to love. She released her first single, “Cold,” in 2017 and joined Go For Gold Music Group in 2019.

With previous releases SILKIN has surpassed over 500 000 streams across platforms, and they’ve been featured on the playlist "FEELS" by Apple Music, and official Spotify playlists "Fresh Finds", "Fresh Finds: Pop", "New Music Friday" and "New Hip Hop and R&B". She has also been supported worldwide by tastemakers such as popmuzik, CaesarLivenLoud, The Word is Bond, Tha Produce Section and more.

SILKIN describes “Remember Me” as a reflection on how we spend so much time and share so many experiences with our partners, and once a relationship comes to an end, we become strangers. In her own words: "It’s a weird phenomenon and I couldn’t wrap my brain around it. We all go through it and it’s absolutely heartbreaking each time. We don’t want to forget them and we don’t want to be forgotten." The emotional vocals from SILKIN with the smooth Pop/Contemporary R&B vibe in the production makes for an intriguing listening experience.

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Marquee Mayfield – Disco Queen (Video)

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“-Disco Queen- a very rhythmic, interesting and juicy sound. A composition which uplifts the spirit and practically controls the listener. A golden song!

“-Disco Queen- очень ритмичная, интересная и сочная по звуку. Эта композиция хорошо выполняет одну уникальную функцию – она показывает настрой и практически управляет слушателем. Настоящая королевская песня!”

-Nagamag.com

The thrilling saga of Marquee Mayfield continues. Here is a recap of the epic, so far: Mayfield was created in a factory in Nashville, Tennessee as a clone front-loaded with all the country-pop fixings to nab industry accolades and awards. Out of all the clones on the assembly line, a young scientist named Chloe felt some sort of connection with Mayfield. When the factory closed each evening, and while the other clones sat idle through the night, she would steal Mayfield away and nourish and, perhaps, warp his little robotic mind, with strong doses of disco, funk, and R&B. Mayfield soon grew creatively willful, and Chloe helped enable him to embrace musical freedom.

“As a clone, when I look through the eyes of culture, I try to understand why humans behave the way they do,” Mayfield shares. “I’m out there to interact with humans. Clones aren’t total machines—we have feelings.”

George Clinton himself couldn’t concoct a stranger entity than a visionary robot songwriter/singer/guitarist with an intrepid funk sensibility and a golden pop touch. The Nashville, Tennessee-based clone creative counts as influences artists such as Curtis Mayfield, Hall & Oates, Prince, Jamiroquai, and other song-oriented funk phenomena. His distinct funk-pop fits snuggly alongside playlists featuring contemporary artists such as Chromeo, Mayer Hawthorne, and Breakbot.

With punchy vintage Michael Jackson horn arrangements, a silken Prince-like falsetto, and sticky sweet hooks, the single Disco Queen reeks of cocaine, French fries, roller rinks, and Naugahyde. “Picture the scene as something out of Boogie Nights: a girl walks in, everyone turns to look at her as she’s an instant VIP, and I, a normal clone, struggle to talk to her and break out my best dance moves,” Mayfield shares with a little dejection.

Mayfield is looking forward to sharing these jams in a variety of visual presentations. “The clone is a very excited stage performer, even though his dancing skills are subpar,” he confesses.

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Lord Huron – I Lied feat. Allison Ponthier (Video)

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“An original atmosphere, which stand out clearly nostalgic, with a bit meditative mood . Vocals intonation and melody literally lead with the mind and berut into emotional prey.”

“Оригинальная атмосфера, в которой ярко выделяются ностальгические, немного медитативные нотки и настроение. Этот голос, интонации и мелодия буквально сводят с ума и берут в эмоциональный плен.”

-Nagamag.com

Welcoming friends into the mysterious embrace of Whispering Pines Studios today, Lord Huron uncover a new single entitled “I Lied” [feat. Allison Ponthier]. It’s the latest tune to be shared from their anxiously awaited fourth full-length album, LONG LOST, out May 21st via Whispering Pines Studios Inc./Republic Records.

Pre-order Long Lost HERE, https://lordhuron.lnk.to/LongLostPR
listen to “I Lied” HERE, https://lordhuron.lnk.to/ILiedPR
and watch the official music video HERE. https://lordhuron.lnk.to/ILiedVideo

Conjuring the ghosts of early sixties country and old school AM radio bliss all at once, “I Lied” unfurls as a heartbreakingly dreamy duet upheld by the interplay of Texas-born siren Allison Ponthier and Lord Huron. Awash in soft acoustic guitars and ethereal slide, it slips into a gripping hypnotic harmony punctuated by the trepidation of a breakup.

Today the band has also announced a Fall 2021 headline tour, their first shows in support of Long Lost. The tour kicks off in Philadelphia on September 9th and hits a variety of outdoor venues in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, Portland and other markets across the country with Allison Ponthier opening on select dates. See full list of tour dates below. Tickets are on sale to the public starting Friday, May 7th (or via Spotify Fan First presale on May 5th). Visit www.lordhuron.com for more info and ticket links.

Increasing excitement for the arrival of Long Lost, the lead single “Not Dead Yet” just captured #1 at AAA Radio. Not only did it complete their fastest rise at the format to date, but this feat also marks their very first #1. To date, the song has amassed 4.5 million Spotify streams and 500K video views. Additionally, the guys hit the stage at Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! for a show-stopping television debut performance of “Not Dead Yet.” Watch it HERE. Spin claimed, “they sharpened their teeth,” while UPROXX described the track as “driving.” In addition to plugs from Stereogum and more, Brooklyn Vegan touted it among “Our Favorite Songs of the Week.” See full track list for Long Lost below.

Earlier this month, they shared the title track “Long Lost.” It just cracked 1 million streams, while Variance praised it as “whimsical, haunting” and Brooklyn Vegan wrote, “This one finds them combining their trademark indie folk with sweeping, string-laden vintage balladry.” Prior, Lord Huron released album track “Mine Forever” to critical acclaim. In addition to gathering 2 million-plus streams, it garnered plugs from Rolling Stone, Spin, and more. The music video featured blurred faces of performers from Whispering Pines Studio and added more clues to the mystery behind Long Lost. Check out the video for “Mine Forever” Here!

The final episode of the band’s Alive From Whispering Pines streaming series just premiered. Fans can still purchase tickets to each episode, a season pass to all four shows, and exclusive merch at http://www.lordhuron.com.

During its first episode, viewers were introduced to Mr. Tubbs Tarbell, fell under the spell of commercials that may very well be lost tapes from the past, and were treated to some incredible performances by Lord Huron. The band played some old songs including “Meet Me In The Woods” (view video here) and provided a sneak peek at some new songs. The episode also featured a hotline where fans could call in and ask Mr. Tarbell questions and request songs from the band. Episode 2 included additional cryptic clues, more beautiful performances from Lord Huron (including “The World Ender” and “Frozen Pines”) and even the secret world premiere of “Mine Forever.” Episode 3 included a long awaited performance of “The Night We Met,” “The Balancers Eye,” and fan favorite “Ghost on The Shore.” In case you missed the performances of “The Night We Met” Watch HERE. The final episode featured a performance of “I Lied” with Allison Ponthier herself and tied up the four episode story of Alive From Whispering Pines and set the stage for Long Lost.

In the beginning of this new era, Tubbs put out an official letter into the multi-verse from Whispering Pines Studios describing the mythical tale of recording Long Lost with Lord Huron and the origins of its cosmic music. Read the full letter HERE.

What could be in store for the band next? Only time will tell…As Tubbs says: “As ever, friends, may you live until you die”

Long Lost Track List:The Moon Doesn’t Mind
Mine Forever
(One Helluva Performer)
Love Me Like You Used To
Meet Me in The City
(Sing For Us Tonight)
Long Lost
Twenty Long Years
Drops in the Lake
Where Did the Time Go
Not Dead Yet
(Deep Down Inside Ya)
I Lied [feat. Allison Ponthier]
At Sea
What Do It Mean
Time’s Blur

About Lord Huron

Lord Huron first made a name for themselves with their debut album Lonesome Dreams and shortly after Strange Tales, which featured the triple-platinum single “The Night We Met.” In 2018, Lord Huron earned widespread critical acclaim with their first Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 2—with their third album, Vide Noir. A cinematic collection of pensive provocative, and powerful rock, the record garnered praise from NPR, Time, Los Angeles Times, Spin, Stereogum, Refinery29, UPROXX, and more as singles such as “Wait by the River” (which the band performed on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”) and “When the Night is Over” generated tens of millions of streams. The band’s extensive touring includes headline shows at some of the most storied venues in the country (including the Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks, and the Ryman Auditorium) and prime slots at festivals ranging from Coachella to Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo.

https://www.instagram.com/lordhuron/

About Allison Ponthier

Born from the beautifully strange imagination of a wide-eyed misfit raised in the Dallas outskirts, 25-year-old Allison Ponthier’s songwriting hints at her country roots through her heart-on-sleeve storytelling and crystalline vocal work. Her lyrics whimsically portray the lucid confessions of a shy teen coming to terms with her queer sexuality in a Texas suburb much like football-obsessed town of Friday Night Lights. Ponthier’s recently released first single, “Cowboy,” from her forthcoming debut EP (Interscope Records), echoes her main mission as an artist: “A lot of my songs are about being uncomfortable in your own skin but getting to know yourself better, figuring out who you really are.”

Mob Rich – Made To Fall (Spotify)

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“Quite strong song with huge inspiration from life aspects and everyday issues, which almost all have to face. To be released very soon in the debut album of "Mob Rich", we can already consider it a successful piece of work.”

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Alt-pop duo Mob Rich gifts their fans with a new song, “Made To Fall,” ahead of their debut album release next month—listen HERE.
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“Made To Fall” is the latest track to be released ahead of Why No Why on May 14th—pre-order the album now HERE.
https://mobrich.lnk.to/WhyNoWhyPR

On “Made To Fall,” Mob Rich grapples with existential thoughts and questions that so many people can relate to – something that has become signature in their songwriting – making life’s big questions seem more relatable and easier to talk about.

Mob Rich says, “This song is a result of so many conversations we’ve had with each other about our fears and doubts as we navigate our lives. It’s really about the questions of whether we start out flawed and pre-disposed towards certain pathways and behavior or whether we break along the way. While we both think that the truth lies somewhere in between those two things, this song is a result of us sitting with that question and trying to come up with the answer for ourselves.”

Earlier this spring, the duo dropped their first two singles off the album, “Everything and Nothing” and “Hell Yeah.” Beyond The Stage Magazine declared, “Mob Rich got us feeling like a million bucks with this new, bouncy track,” while Gig Goer described the music as “a slick blend of melancholy pop” and Mystic Sons called it “pop-rock delight.”

Mob Rich has amassed over 50 million-plus streams to date and received praise from Billboard, Funny Or Die, Noisey, Alt Press, Ones To Watch, and many more, with People recently proclaiming, “Mob Rich are creating ‘new anthems for the outcast.’” Following their album release this spring, the band will return to live touring this fall—first up is Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival in Las Vegas this September with more festivals and dates to be announced soon.

ABOUT MOB RICH

The music of Mob Rich (formerly Moby Rich) is an invitation. As much as the alt-pop duo’s sound owes to the specific otherworldly chemistry shared by Los Angeles transplants Maxwell Joseph and Connor Pledger, the charming melancholy, adventurous soundscapes, and big hooks they conjure are built for everyone. Mob Rich makes intimate and bold music destined to build a broader community with kindred spirits. These are new anthems for the outcast. The band’s full-length debut, Why No Why, is a collection of conversations in musical form, draped in an effervescent atmosphere. Careening between wry observations and sharply optimistic affirmations, Mob Rich demonstrates a commitment to artistic authenticity on the record, on the stage, and screens big and small. Straightforward hooks, with flourishes of grand theatricality, collide with existential themes and joyful whimsy. As people and musicians, Connor and Maxwell examine humankind’s inherent need for belonging, the seemingly overwhelming obstacles of anxiety and depression, and feelings of ostracization and “otherness.” The confessional nature of Mob Rich’s songs, combined with darkly comedic self-awareness, is immersive and pure. Substream Magazine observed, “there’s both a carefree attitude and some serious life discussions peppered in.” Emotional honesty and a keen sense of humor are vital pieces of the Mob Rich puzzle. The duo draws favorable comparisons to Tame Impala and early MGMT. A rhythmic punch like TØP and a swagger akin to Oasis intermingle in Mob Rich. They count Grandson, Broods, and Bishop Briggs among their collaborators and comrades. Already a staple of tastemaker playlists and radio formats with buzzing singles “Get High” and “Yoko Ono,” Mob Rich joined the Republic Records roster via the seasoned A&R maverick behind Ariana Grande and The Weeknd. Big bass and bigger drums are almost always part of the soundscape, with rich diversity built over the top of it. It was inevitable that, given the bond forged by Maxwell and Connor, Mob Rich would explore duality. They’re optimistic that the comfort and confidence they’ve found in shared strengths and complementary differences will provoke and inspire. It’s a phenomenon they’ve already witnessed in their short career and hope to expand.

https://www.instagram.com/mobrich/

Stephanie Oliver, Henry Aberson, Pat Kelley, Brian Lee, Rod Ellicot – Want (Spotify)

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“Light Jazz song with very meaningful lyrics and crystal clear singing. If you're one of those who don't use to immitate others and your personality is strong enough to make independent choices, then "Want" is what you really want!”

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Want - Is a song about how we don' t all have to agree to get along - This is relevant especially in today's climate -

People think others need to agree with them or see things their way and that's not always possible or relevant .

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