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Mikayla – Insecure (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Pop, Songwriter Features, The Latest|Tags: 111, Electro Pop, Pop, Songwriter|

“There are times that we feel insecure and looking for an opportunity to run away from other people. Mikayla with her brand new track Insecure undertakes the task to express this highly negative emotions with unbelieveable sensitivity embelissed with her elegant voice”

-Nagamag.com

“Insecure” is about when you don’t believe you're worth any love, trust or good in life. That you are scared that people are gonna know how you see yourself and scare them away. As soon as you get the opportunity to run you do it. You’re too sensitive to exist and all you wanna do is to feel love but all you do is push it away.
https://www.instagram.com/mikaylalavergren/

Ascending Everest – Hope (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Neoclassical, The Latest|Tags: Ascending Everest, Neoclassical|

Ascending Everest – Hope
(Spotify)

“In case you are looking for a quiet, relaxing instrumental piano score then you should definitevly have a look on this newly arrived piece from Ascending Everest who will reward you with his exeptional technique ”

-Nagamag.com

Hope is the new release by Ascending Everest. It is a quiet, relaxing piano instrumental, channelling the artist's sources of hope during troubled times, drawing on classical influences and the inspiration of a belief in something better to come.

A downtempo / minimal electronic version of the track is due to come out later in the year as part of an alternative versions EP.

Ascending Everest is an instrumental project based around piano by a reclusive British artist, specialising in modern, classically-inspired music for those looking to relax or focus, with influence from the Christian faith.

The debut Rain EP released on November 12th 2018, and the follow-up release, Horizon, launched later in the year. Later releases Calm Seas, Forest and the new Vienna have since followed.
https://www.instagram.com/ascendingeverest/

High Water Bridge – Sea Legs (Video)

Categories: The Latest, Video, World Music|Tags: Dub, High Water Bridge|

High Water Bridge – Sea Legs
(Video)

“Sea legs a track from the debut album Senescence of High Water Bridge is a magnificent prog rock piece that best demonstrate groupe’s own musical identity and approach to composition with vivid melodies along with upbeat grooves ”

-Nagamag.com

The 6th track from High Water Bridge’s debut album Senescence sees the band take their craft down a different, dub-inspired path.

Sea Legs begins with a loopy and swaying bassline as layers of spacey effects get the listener on board for a voyage across open oceans with stormy swells.

Look out for the Euphonium adding brass riffs to a tongue in cheek lyrical and vocal ride, that will leave you tripping over your own legs, in search of the next trippy High Water Bridge tune.

High Water Bridge (HWB) is an experimental five-piece band from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, born in the winter of 2017 out of late-night jams in the derelict heart of their home city. Central to the formation of the band was a shared rehearsal space, as well as many shared bands over the years. As various projects formed and collapsed and merged at the jam spot, HWB came to be the latest incarnation of an inventive group of PE musicians who refuse to be swayed by the prevailing musical climate of cover versions and tribute shows, and continually strive to seek out new forms and sounds for their music.

HWB describe their sound as “spectral rock.” Encompassing elements of psychedelic rock, trip-hop, dub, garage rock, ambient and electronica, HWB take you on vivid, winding sound journeys of beautiful vocal melodies and harmonies, upbeat grooves drawn from an array of genres, chiming delay guitar riffs, and layered, shifting soundscapes composed of all manner of spectral ephemera: loops, obscure samples, keyboards/synths, programmed beats and euphonium. They also do a pretty mean ballad.

A strong feature of the music is the use of two distinct vocalists, who swap between lead and harmony (as well as bass guitar) depending on the song. Although the sound draws from a diverse well, and there are many surprise turns over the course of a set or album, HWB have sought to forge their own musical identity and approach to composition.

Thus far the focus of the band has been on writing as much music as possible, and the recording of their 2020 debut album, Senescence, but they hope to use the recording as an opportunity to spread their wings as a live act.

The band consists of Nick Erasmus (drums), Jason King (keyboards, samples), Alex Kromhout (vocals/bass), Nelis van Tonder (guitar) and Kendal Beadon (vocals, bass, keyboards, samples, euphonium).
https://www.instagram.com/highwaterbridgeband/

John Bickerton – Poignant Vistas (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Neoclassical, The Latest|Tags: John Bickerton, Neoclassical|

John Bickerton – Poignant Vistas
(Spotify)

“Poignant Vistas from John Bickerton is a solo minimal emotive piano with a neoclassical approach and an impressionistic influence. The song evokes a sense of awe as if you were looking at a mountain range, vast ocean or a beautiful landscape and captures the emotional freedome you get in such moment.”

-Nagamag.com

https://instagram.com/johndbickerton

RESPONS – Hilary ft. Samm Henshaw & Barney Artist (Video)

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Pop, RESPONS, Samm Henshaw & Barney|

RESPONS – Hilary ft. Samm Henshaw & Barney Artist
(Video)

“Hilary the brand new single and video release from Respons who collaborated with Londoners Samm Henshaw and barney artist is an uplifting Hip Hop song about falling in love too fast and with no confidence, embelished with lush vibes, candour rhyms and playful video ”

-Nagamag.com

RESPONS releases his new single and video ‘Hilary’ featuring Samm Henshaw & Barney Artist.

The first new music since the release of his acclaimed debut project, ‘Virtually Everything Means Nothing’ released in May 2020, ‘Hilary’ sees RESPONS team up with London talent Samm Henshaw & Barney Artist and continue to make waves with his own brand of HipHop and Soul vibes.

Directed by Tom Ringsby (Intergalactic Studios, Husky Loops, Joy Anonymous & Bad Honey), the accompanying music video features footage shot in cine-8 and fisheye lens, capturing lo-fi visuals filmed in and around London.

Speaking of the track Samm Henshaw remarks; “It was a pleasure to jump on this track with both RESPONS who is a great new talent, and Barney who I’m a big fan of! Look forward to everyone hearing what we worked on!” Barney Artist added “I heard the demo and liked it straight away, also having Samm Henshaw on the song was the perfect fit as I supported him at Scala last year. Was fun to work with both Samm and RESPONS on a track.”

An exciting multi-disciplinary artist with talents that go beyond his songwriting; RESPONS (aka Billy Crabtree) is a British singer/rapper hailing not from an inner city, but rather the quiet suburbs of Leighton Buzzard. Not only comfortable with being different, he embraces it, delivering rhymes that veer from well-trodden ground with a realness and sensitivity which is clear from his considerate lyrical content, tackling vulnerability and mental health with surprising candour.

Having launched onto the scene in 2020 with the release of his debut EP ‘Virtually Everything Means Nothing’; RESPONS picked up critical acclaim from the likes of BBC 1XTtra, BBC Introducing, Complex & Clash to name a few. Over the long months of lockdown, he maintained a creative output of home studio sessions and performances and is set to release his second EP at the beginning of 2021

Billy Says; “Hilary is a fun song about people chatting about falling for a girl way too quick, in a time of their lives where they have no money or confidence haha. I actually met a girl called Hilary once and fell for her so it’s a real one for me.”

NAVOUR x YNGA – Criminal (Video)

Categories: House, The Latest, Video|Tags: Deep House, Navour, Pop, Ynga|

NAVOUR x YNGA – Criminal
(Video)

“The collaboration between Ynga and Navour, two young prodigy artists with a record on fine music, deliver us this catchy and energetic sore pop song that tells a love story that went wrong. Prepare yourself for a solid production on deep housey vibes, warm vocals and a tempting videoclip”

-Nagamag.com

After conquering the radio frequencies with several hits in her home country, Norway, Ynga decided to step away from her comfort zone and explore new musical horizons. As part of the Thrace Music family, she released a couple of songs that has quickly drawn attention.

Ynga teamed up with Navour, a young prodigy producer, to launch Criminal. Her voice is waving graciously on the soft, romantic echoes of slow burning dance grooves, exactly what one should expect from an early Autumn soundtrack.

YNGA is the reinvented brainchild of Norwegian singer and songwriter Siv Marit Egseth who’s name we’ve seen before on Norwegian reality show «The Hit» and behind artist alias «Inga». After being radio listed on one of Norways biggest radio channels, NRKP3 with the debut single «Galaxy», having released an official remix for CLMDs «Slow Me Down» with close to 1 million streams and several critically acclaimed releases, accompanied by even more radio listings, she is now heading in new and different directions.

Newly signed to the popular Romanian label Thrace Music, she kicked off her a chapter with «Papi Papi»; a feature with the European starlet Brianna, who conquered the European audience with songs like «The Violin Song» and «Lost in Istanbul».
https://www.instagram.com/callmeynga/

STRANGERS IV (Video)

Categories: Rock, The Latest, Video|Tags: Morgan Doctor, Post Rock, Songwriter|

STRANGERS IV
(Video)

“Morgan Doctor well known from her collaboration with significant artists is coming forth with this brand new single from her upcoming album Strangers in an interesting mix of electronic and darker post rock sound acompanied by a higly aesthetic videoclip”

-Nagamag.com

Morgan Doctor is a Juno and Dora nominated performer and creator. She currently plays with Andy Kim (Arts and Crafts), Jill Barber, Amanda Rheaume, and Fefe Dobson. She has drummed with The Cliks (Warner/Tommyboy),Chantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida, Ron Sexsmith, Kevin Drew, Alex Lifeson Feist, Sandra Bernhard and many others.

Morgan Doctor has performed and appeared on live National TV (MTV Live, David Letterman,MTV CRIBS, MTV Total Request Live, IFC, CNN, Craig Ferguson, etc) and live radio shows, awards ceremonies, TV and radio commercials, sold out theaters and arenas, music videos, and countless full length albums. Morgan also performed and won at MTV LOGO’s “Artist on the Brink” Award for 2008 with The Cliks. She received a Dora nomination for her sound design for Between Us Goddess in 2005 and earned a Juno and Dora nomination with her work with The Toronto Tabla Ensemble in 2001. Morgan’s session drumming can be heard on such TV and Film Soundtracks as the CBC Metro Morning, The L Word, and Grey’s Anatomy. Morgan is a big advocate of music education and teaches at Girls Rock Camp Toronto as a drum instructor and band coach.

In 2006 Morgan signed with Aporia Records and has released three solo albums. Her solo work has been used for TV shows such as WordTravels (OLN/National Geographics Channel, Food Network), and radio shows such as DNTO, Hear and Now and The Signal (theme song). Her most recent release, “Major Over Minor” is her first full length instrumental album. “… it is a rare musician who can make an instrumental album that seems confessional” – Toronto Star

Morgan is endorsed by Zildjian, Vic Firth, Yamaha Drums, Evans Drum Heads, Steinberg and Humes and Berg. She has also appeared in Modern Drummer Magazine and is a regular contributor to Tom Tom Drum Magazine. She is a Banff Centre Musician in Residence alumni.

When she’s not performing, recording, producing, or practicing yoga, Morgan enjoys time with her dachshund Cymbal.
https://morgandoctor.com

Blindsker | William Ogmundson | Cinematic Piano Music (Video)

Categories: Best of 2020, Neoclassical, The Latest, Video|Tags: Neoclassical, William Ogmundson|

Blindsker | William Ogmundson | Cinematic Piano Music
(Video)

“World renowned musician William Ogmunson delivers a masterfully performed neoclassical piano solo of cinematic quality and beautiful sound concerning the Icelandic word for a rock that cannot be seen by ships right below the surface of the water which ships crash upon. ”

-Nagamag.com

Read also our Nagamag interview with William Ogmundson
http://nagamag.com/the-latest/william-ogmundson-interview-on-nagamag-com/

Ludo Lacoste – One More Time (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, House, The Latest|Tags: House, Ludo Lacoste|

Ludo Lacoste – One More Time
(Spotify)

“Glasgow Underground released Ludo Lacoste second record and we know why. One more Time is the right title for this house beauty. A pefect tool for all moments for that kind of vibes djs, solid production and cheerful soulful vibes,luch hats and sweet vocals, all the right elements for become this a classic for the genre, it allready sounds like been allready despite is a fresh release.”

-Nagamag.com

Hailing from Montreal’s electronic underground, Canadian artist Ludovic Lacoste, now known as Ludo Lacoste, has been producing music and performing in various North American clubs, festivals and venues for well over a decade. Passionate and driven, Ludo strives to create emotional landscapes with his music.

Authenticity and sincerity are the foundation of his production work. As the world paused in 2020 due to the covid 19 pandemic, Ludo continued to work hard on fine tuning and perfecting his craft while shifting his area of focus from the dance floor to the studio, creating his best new music to date.

In only his 2nd year as a producer and with his first single “Freedom” on UK’s Cr2 Records already under his belt, 2020 has been a busy time for Ludo, securing and completing releases for labels such as Toolroom, Glasgow Underground, Solotoko and Love & Other, to name a few.

Wether he is headlining a small downtown club or supporting a top tier act in a concert venue or performing at a larger open air festival, Ludo works relentlessly to deliver shivers to music lovers, helping them lose themselves on the dance floor.
https://www.instagram.com/ludolacostemusic/

Erik Frank – Low Key (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Erik Frank, Indie R&B, Pop, Songwriter|

Erik Frank – Low Key
(Spotify)

“Low Key is a part of a trilogy recently released under a single named The Sun from talented new artist Erik Frank who comes into the international music scene with vigour to thrill all those who are excited by a mix of R&B and Hip Hop hearings”

-Nagamag.com

From a small village to the top radio charts, ERIK FRANK has amassed over 100% million streams and is a uniquely talented singer/songwriter.

Nicknamed Melody Genius by Grammy Nominated producer Jayson DeZuzio (Imagine Dragons), and anyone Erik works with, the 22-year-old had humble beginnings.

Born in village of just 200 people, the idea of becoming a star was the very definition of a long shot. Getting out wasn’t easy. Moving from Spain to France, the U.K. and finally landing the U.S., Erik’s formative years and global experience began to permeate his music. His blend of R&B, Pop and Hip Hop is as unique as the countries he’s lived in.
https://www.instagram.com/erikfrankmusic/