Tafari Anthony – No Good (Official Audio) (Video)

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“There are some track which not take more than 5 seconds to win you attention, this effect has and – No Good- from Tafari Anthony. Spreading a lush harmonic music layering with clean sound and solid production and his exuberant – unique colored voice – which sings with passion and collateral beauty. A song that turns fast into your classic and favorites in your playlists. ”

-Nagamag.com

Tafari (pronounced Ta-far-eye) Anthony is a Toronto based artist whose music blends Pop, R&B and Soul. He is an artist who embodies the spirit of the modern musician. Not just a musician, but a creator. Known for his sleek vocal tones, sultry melodies and music which oozes with personality, Tafari leaves listeners in awe – somewhat apt considering his name means “He who inspires awe”.

His influences range from artists like Prince and John Legend, to more contemporary artists like Lennon Stella and Charlie Puth, among others. Often described as a mix of Sam Smith and MNEK, Tafari creates deeply emotional songs that resonate across generations. “All of these artists are creating music that is pop in its own right, but also so different from each other”, shares the musician.

Having taken a break from music in 2018 to focus on creating new material which explored his own personal soundscape, Tafari returned early 2020 with the release of his pop anthems, “Centerfold” and “Live in a Dream.” Now he unveils the emotional “No Good,” produced by Alexander Flockhart (Off Bloom, Vera, Malou Prytz, What So Not, Kill J).

The impassioned song narrates how some relationships are just no good for us, yet we somehow still end up pursuing them for whatever reason. Tafari confides, “It takes a lot of self-reflection to be able to realize these patterns in ourselves and even more to get out of them once we are aware. No Good is the come down and reflection after Centerfold’s blow up! Realizing that you crave the unhealthiness of the relationship. Personally, I often let people treat me like shit for way longer than I should – but once I’m done, I’m done.”

Having found influence in female powerhouse vocalists such as Seinabo Sey, King Princess and Alicia Keys, “No Good” delivers a classic vibe, but through a modern approach. Tafari’s raw, almost broken vocals portray sincerity in his lyrics, while the powerful production emits a fiery atmosphere. The stunning, heartfelt ballad oozes nostalgia with Tafari reminiscing of a love now lost.

Tafari has seen success with his music garnering acclaim from the likes of PAPER Magazine, Gay Times and MTV to name a few. He has been nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award and receives regular airplay on CBC Radio, with one of his singles being named one of CBC’s Most Influential Songs of 2016. The singer has also performed alongside Shangela (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and has performed at Toronto’s Dundas Square and Massey Hall. “No Good” is off of the upcoming EP The Way You See Me, due later this year.

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Dimension – Remedy (Spotify)

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“One of the UK's leading artists on electronic music just debut his latest single under the title Remedy featuring TS Gray on vocals and one thing is certain it will storm the charts and dancefloors with its distinct and well-defined uplifting aesthetic. A video clip shot on location in Mont Saint – Michael, France will follow short after the release”

-Nagamag.com

Released on 16 October, ‘Remedy’ is the third single from Dimension’s forthcoming debut album. ‘Remedy’features vocals from future star TS Graye, and was co-written by renowned singer-songwriter Raye, who has previously worked on Dimension singles ‘Desire’ and ‘Black Church’. The forthcoming music video was shot on location in Mont Saint-Michel, France.

‘Remedy’ follows ‘Saviour’, which was co-written with ​Jem Cooke (Camelphat ‘Breathe’) and features ​Sharlene Hector. Released in the summer, ‘Saviour’ has had in excess of 3 million global streams, was made Tune Of The Week on BBC Radio 1, featured on Spotify playlists New Music Friday UK, Massive Dance Hits, and saw Dimension grace the cover of New Dance Revolution. Two more singles will be released before the album in February 2021.

With touring on hold in 2020 due to the pandemic, Dimension celebrated the release of ​‘Saviour’ ​with a ​special livestream event featuring top of the range production from a secret UK venue. The close of 2019 saw him unveil ​DIMENSION LIVE​, his sold-out debut live show at London’s prestigious Electric Brixton that attracted critical acclaim from ​Mixmag, RA, DJ Mag, Red Bull​, and beyond. The first immersive, multi-sensory experience in dance music, the show debuted ​Dimension’s showpiece glass mechanical structure - the centrepiece of a production that included a 50-piece state-of-the-art lighting system, laser walls, the largest ever LED screen to be installed in the venue, pyrotechnics and for the first time in a live music environment, scentology.

Followed closely by his debut ​BBC Radio One Essential Mix​, ​DIMENSION LIVE capped 12 months that began with the success of ​‘Desire’, ​his collaboration with ​Sub Focus​. The record’s list of achievements is near endless; it spent ​9 weeks on Radio 1’s playlist (5 on the A-list), has amassed over ​50 million ​global streams to date and has been certified a ​silver single ​in the UK by BPI (200,000 sales). Following ‘Desire’ ​came ​Dimension’s ​next string of solo releases, ​‘Devotion’ featuring Cameron Hayes, ‘If You Want To’ and ​‘Love To Give’ which all rapidly picked up midweek ​Annie Mac support alongside ​BBC Radio 1 plays from ​Phil Taggart’s Hype Chart​, ​Mistajam and ​Rene LaVice​; and together, combining in over ​20 million g​lobal streams to date.

On the live front, having begun last summer at ​Radio 1’s Big Weekend​, ​Dimension toured worldwide including Australia and New Zealand, North America and a return to Ibiza for another Amnesia residency at ​Together​. Other notable appearances included ​Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Creamfields, EDC Las Vegas, Audioriver, Dreambeach, and Beats For Love​. Further shows will be announced in due course, which will include a headline LIVE show at the groundbreaking ​Printworks London​.

Dimension’s combination of seemingly effortless musicality and production prowess first caught the attention of producers and DJs such as ​Andy C, Sub Focus, Chase & Status, Annie Mac (5x Hottest Records), Skrillex (who remixed the much-lauded ​‘UK’​), and ​deadmau5​. What was once one of dance music’s best kept secrets, but now with a rapidly growing global profile, ​Dimension is fast becoming one of the UK’s most notable – and intriguing – artists.
https://www.instagram.com/dimension/

YLLOW & Vyel – Leave Me Alone (Video)

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“Music is a medicine and your safe shelter when things not work out good, here YLLOW & Yvel offer us a music pill that will bring all the smiles back to face and goosebumps in your backbones. Beautiful euphoric harmonies and upbeat heartwarming vocals to start or end your day perfect! Leave Me Alone – now enjoy my music!”

-Nagamag.com

When YLLOW finished the first idea of his new instrumental track, he came up with an uplifting & living lead melody and an emotional chord progression. He then contacted Vyel via e-mail a year ago to ask him if he would be in to collaborate with him on his new track. Vyel wrote the lyrics and recorded the vocals, then YLLOW reworked the instrumental multiple times. Soon after the track was 100% finished, the duo sent it to WildVibes for a final mix & master.

This song is about not letting others define the choices and decisions of your life, and having the courage to trust oneself to take action and find your way without paying attention to the judgement of others.

As we are more and more people to feel alone in these strange times, this song is also a reminder that we can learn to appreciate and celebrate the times we spend alone.

If anxiety is often a downside in this situation, self-awareness is also its upside : when you know yourself well, you’re simply doing everyday what makes you happy. Is it listening to music? Is it making music? Or is it running maybe? Playing video games? Travelling the world and exploring? Reading a book? Cooking? Watching movies and series? Learning new skills?

YLLOW :@yllowmusic
Vyel : @vyelmusic
Ensis Records : @ensisrecords

Lisette – Technicolor Dreams (Acoustic) (Spotify)

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“Sometimes it is hard to find music with a wide array of values and Technilour dreams is this specific occasion where a unique combination of dark alternative pop with orchestral instrumentation and balanced electronic production creates colourful cinematic soundscapes embraced by powerful poetical vocals ”

-Nagamag.com

Technicolor Dreams' is essentially a metaphor. In my own consciousness I conjure up these dreams and aspirations I want to achieve in my life, but I often get stuck inside my own head. These dreams are larger than life, they’re illusions in a sense. I have to remind myself to get out of my own head and bring these ideas to life or else they’re never going to happen. I can’t wait around daydreaming about what I want to achieve, I have to reach for it.

Blending elements of dark alternative pop with orchestral instrumentation and electronic production, Lisette creates colorful, cinematic soundscapes that are enhanced by her powerful vocals. She is a singer-songwriter born from early influences of rock, alternative, indie pop, and her love for classical music and film scores. Her music is comparable to the likes of Evanescence and BANKS.

She began writing songs at 15 and performed at music venues and open mics around her home state of North Carolina. While studying music business and popular music in college, she stumbled upon her love for producing. In 2018, she released her debut single Run This Far.

Lisette captivates audiences with her haunting voice and lyrical poetry that flows within her songs. Her debut EP Beneath the Surface released November 1st 2019. An acoustic version of the EP released October 16, 2020.
https://www.instagram.com/iamlisettemusic/

I Awake Interview on Nagamag

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Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

I Awake:
Ambient, Breakbeats, Deep


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

I Awake:
Since birth an audio nerd.
”I Awake is one of the principal producers of the Swedish ambient posse Ghostfriend that, apart from the solo projects, also produces music for television, motion pictures and commercials.”
”I Awake ́s music compositions are known for their rich textures and lush soundscapes”.


Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

I Awake:
My parents dancing and being happy to soul music as a child. I had a natural urge to explore what I could do myself with instruments and recording equipment.


Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

I Awake:
Mop Mop "Spaceship: Earth"


Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

I Awake:
The Future Sound of London "My Kingdom"

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Mazoulew x Sebastian Davidson – For You (Spotify)

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Mazoulew x – For You
(Spotify)

“Mazoulew and Sebastian Davidson they join forces -For You- and through his intelligent layered downtempo story released on Armada Chill, you receive the right dose of your daily chill therapy. Tight low, tickling hats/drums and lush arps/atmospheres placed exactly where should be in the story. A beautiful downtempo theme! ”

-Nagamag.com

Effortlessly switching between the wondrous tones and suspenseful arpeggios, Mazoulew and Sebastian Davidson’s first-ever collab takes only the best of its creators’ respective worlds. Juggling the delicate and the rousing, ‘For You’ ticks all the boxes of a definitive chill favourite.

Dance Yourself Clean (feat. Lizzy Land) – Been Too Long [Official Audio] (Video)

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“The perfect song to start your day with! Sweet upbeat vocals and delicate synthpop melodic lines in -Been Too Long- by -Dance Yourself Clean feat Lizzy Land- who knows who to tell a music story.”

-Nagamag.com

For their new song “Been Too Long”, Dance Yourself Clean teamed up with Lizzy Land to bring her ethereal vocals to their unique approach to indie-pop music reminiscent of The Naked And The Famous and CHVRCHES. A thumping bass line and kick create a solid rhythm section that enigmatic synth pads and stabbing pianos soar over. Lizzy’s crooning voice sings about the relatable feeling of missing a special someone from her past.

Dance Yourself Clean started in Seattle (2013) as an indie dance party that grew into the first touring dance party in North America. After moving to Los Angeles to expand the party and create their own record label (Lights & Music Collective) and producing for other artists for years, “DYC” decided to turn their party into a music project. Releasing original music and remixes using the party’s moniker “Dance Yourself Clean”.
https://www.instagram.com/danceyourselfclean/

RUNAE – Let the Werewolf Out (Spotify)

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“With a deep dark electronic sound and a distinct delicate voice this synthpop single from a new entrant artist is a highly related song given the fact it correlates with the need of people to let their mind go while they freely dance during this restrictant period”

-Nagamag.com

Let The Werewolf Out is a song about letting loose, being crazy and letting go of all frustrations. We sometimes find it easier to act like this when we are in a disguise- like at Halloween. This is why I see the the upcoming occasion of Halloween as a perfect time to let the Werewolf out dancing in the streets! For a long time I have imagined this picture inside my head of a large group of people dancing closely together in the streets to celebrate that we have won the battle against corona! Hopefully this will happen one day, and until then I hope you will dance to my song at home, inside your head, or whereever else it's possible, and just let go of whatever you need to let go of.

I write songs about duality and the hidden, and I am inspired by the cycles of nature, and how they affect the ever-changing minds of people. My artist name RUNAE also bares this double meaning. It stems from the Nordic name, Runa, which means "to flow" and secret love", and I like to see this as a symbol of the flow of nature and all the hidden stories and secrets we all carry within- two elements that affect human beings from the outside and the inside.

David Arkenstone – Skyward (with string quartet) (Video)

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“Take a breath and a moment and let your self project into this new neoclassical theme by -David Arkenstone and a great team of wonderful instrumentalists, called Skyward, released on Gather Music Group. A well crafted cinematic story, recorded with clarity and performed gently yet with the right passion, delivering a rainbow of harmonics notes and positive atmosphere around. A beautiful easy listening experience. ”

-Nagamag.com

With four GRAMMY nominations, twenty Billboard hits, and millions of fans worldwide, David Arkenstone has established himself as one of the foremost instrumental musicians of our time. David Arkenstone has recorded over sixty albums, has toured extensively including performances at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, scored dozens of films and documentaries, is one of the elite World of Warcraft game score composers, and is known for his popular sports themes which include The Kentucky Derby, the Paralympics, and music for the Olympics which is used to this day.

Camo & Krooked – No Tomorrow (Spotify)

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“We enjoyed this exuberant sound design and production like was NO TOMORROW. Through the soulful vocals of Sophie Lindinger and the diversity in layering in this new emotive drum & bass track by Camo & Krooked with Mefjus in Hospital Records, one is sure it does the difference!”

-Nagamag.com

James Bond meets Woodkid meets Billie Eilish meets Drum and Bass.

Sounds impossible? That´s exactly what Camo & Krooked + Mefjus did for their new Single “No Tomorrow” which is the first release of their upcoming “No Tomorrow EP”

Three drum & bass powerhouses collide as Camo & Krooked & Mefjus team up on their latest glitched out anthem ‘No Tomorrow’ featuring the sultry vocals of Sophie Lindinger (Leyya) - an unmatchable four-way showcase of some of Austria’s finest musical talent. With the three titan’s last collaboration ‘Kallisto’ on Hospital Records taking the electronic music scene by storm last summer with impeccable sound design and mind-warping basslines, Camo & Krooked & Mefjus have outdone themselves once more as ‘No Tomorrow’ plunges deep into the depths of twisted drum & bass sonics.

The Song is part of the “No Tomorrow” EP which will include an acoustic / classical rework of the song + an electronica-based version. The follow up Single will be released by the end of this year and the EP will follow in January.
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