Özkan Balcı – Oblivion (Video)
Özkan Balcı – Oblivion
(Video)
Oblivion is a dynamic and energetic deep house piece with various musical elements and melodies and comes out with a wonderful video clip, enjoy!
alexmaax – Bets Off (Spotify)
alexmaax – Bets Off
(Spotify)
Amazing depth style of voice and beautiful music layering in this new song of Alexmaax.
Burgeoning artist alexmaax, the solo project of Los Angeles-based producer Max Hershenow (known for his work as half of two alternative pop duos, MS MR and Post Precious) gets ready to share his debut single "Bets Off" and accompanying video next week!
Max first got his start in music while studying at Vassar College and the Martha Graham School of Dance, where he began writing music to accompany his choreographies. Soon after graduation he started MS MR with Lizzy Plapinger and it quickly took off. After signing to Columbia Records in 2011, the band toured internationally for 5 years and performed at most major festivals, including Lollapalooza, Splendour in the Grass, Glastonbury and the main stage at Coachella. Since MS MR, Max has channelled his focus into production and writing projects with other artists- namely Charli XCX, Ryn Weaver, Nakhane, Francisca Valenzuela- and has also scored dance and film pieces.
As a queer artist discovering his own voice, Max was inspired by other artists like Perfume Genius, ANHONI, and the Knife, to create something that felt genuinely like his own. He began work on his first solo project in 2018 and is here now with "Bets Off," the first track from the forthcoming EP. For the first time in his music career, Max has embraced his insecurities and let them shine in this body of work.
He shares, "I always thought of myself as a potential vocalist. I was convinced there was this voice deep inside me that just needed to be unlocked in the right way. But I was insecure about its rough edges, and gradually developed a complex around singing. Eventually I resigned myself to being a producer and songwriter, even telling my mom to stop asking when I was going to start singing because it made me too sad. But the urge didn't really go away, and over the past few years a few things changed: MS MR came to a gradual end (or hiatus or whatever), and I started working with a vocal teacher who encouraged me to explore the outer edges of my voice in a freer way. I learned to face my voice with curiosity and playfulness instead of dread. I started hearing it differently, relaxing into its strangeness and specificity, nuance and limitations. Little by little I understood how to strengthen and nurture it."...
Connect with the artist: https://www.instagram.com/alexmaax/
noid – 1983-2020- (Spotify)
noid – 1983-2020-
(Spotify)
Noid, formed in Kanazawa, Japan. Their 2 compilation albums were released on Babyboom Records (UK) for worldwide in 2008. Their songs were played on the radio in so many countries like Scotland, French, Brazil etc.. 1st album "the space-elephant arrives at the moon" was released in April 2009. "wood world" o the album was No. 3 on the college weekly chart. They played at big summer festival in Japan called Summer Sonic in the same year.
Their activities have been based in their hometown Kanazawa. They have organized their own irregular events called Magical Colors Night. They have invited so many great acts from foreign countries like Of Montreal, Mineral, +/- , my hawaii, TOPS , HAJK, Aiming For Enrike etc..
Their 2nd album was released on moorworks in 2013. The album received a local award of CD shop award in 2014.
In 2015, they released split 7" with Kyoto based band "my letter" on & records.
In 2016, "the most quiet singer songwriter" You-Can, the organizer of one of the greatest festival in Kyoto called Boro Festa joined the band. Now they consist of 8 people in flux.
In 2017, 3rd album "HUBBLE" was released on & records.
In 2018 single "Closing of the 80th theater" "moon" was released on & records.
In 2019 new single "paradiselost " is out on May 17th via Trapped Animal Records（U.K）, Cargo Records, with &Records handling the release in Japan.
More: https://noidhp.wixsite.com/noid
Jacelyn, Asha – Kaleidoscope (Spotify)
Jacelyn, Asha – Kaleidoscope
(Spotify)
Jazzy, soft, chill. Irresistible new song from one of Canada's most hyped new voices featuring rapper Asha. JACELYN was inspired by what happens to the mind of a young woman when her circumstances take a toll on her mental health. Written and produced with Amina Figarova, in New York City, they borrowed from the growing popularity of the underground Jazz Hop scene, and went further with the riddle structured lyrics (like in a Caryl Churchill's theatrical production of Skriker) and then inviting a rapper, Asha, to explore the vibe with them. Kaleidoscope was born.
BELAU // RISK IT ALL ft. AMAHLA (OFFICIAL STREAM) (Video)
BELAU // RISK IT ALL ft. AMAHLA (OFFICIAL STREAM)
(Video)
Belau is one of the most promising electronica newcomers around the European music scene. In three years, they had almost 200 live performances in 23 countries. The debut LP, “The Odyssey” won the Hungarian Grammy in best electronic music album category. Their long-awaited sophomore album, titled Colourwave – as colourful as the Caribbean melting pot – is finally out on now. You can hear the exotic beats of the band live on their tour which starts in Autumn.
Markus Brückner – Not Coming Back (Spotify)
Markus Brückner – Not Coming Back
(Spotify)
The last song on the EP "Not coming back" deals with the question of the meaning of life. "Have I done everything I'm supposed to?" A song to think and reflect.
ED.E – Rattle (Spotify)
ED.E – Rattle
(Spotify)
Eddie Edwardson – better known to us as ED.E has been a steady presence on the buzzing underground in recent years on the back of a string of sturdy electronic releases that have been picking up momentum in the scene through an ever-growing listenership and through selective DJs alike.
Leading the two-tracker package is ‘Rattle’ a upfront and bass-heavy Techno workout that shows off ED.E’s production finesse with a flurry of raw and analogue sounding bass synths and hypnotic synths that intertwine with the eerie vocals that lace in-between the melodic elements. On the hefty drops – we are treated to a grinding synth scrape that unleashes a grizzly atmosphere and haunting energy that is predominantly designed to be heard at increased volumes on a system that can properly disperse the crafted sub weight and energy.
On the flip-side ED.E shows off ‘Timeless’ which provides an entrée of sizzling distortion FX and atmospherics over a crunchy kick drum and his signature synth growls to set the scene for another poignant vibe. More euphoric melodies takeover control on the breaks before a thoroughly trippy stack of arpeggios and vocal hits are halted by the return of the hefty bass and kick workout routine that the main body is constructed from.
ED.E once again shows us that he’s a Producer that knows the roots and bones of how to construct professional Techno records and this double package will take a spot alongside a discography that is both impressive and extensive.
‘Rattle’ is out now on Stazis labelled STAZIS198 and makes for a cracking addition to a label that has earned a reputation for showcasing some of the best emerging talents in the scene.
Listen & Purchase Now
Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/release/rattle/2931815
Soundcloud
Spotify
ED.E Online
https://www.beatport.com/artist/ed-e/470334
https://soundcloud.com/ed-e-9
Juan Torregoza – Palawan Blue (Spotify)
Juan Torregoza – Palawan Blue
(Spotify)
A guitar driven chill out track for your night time beach vibes.
This is the 4th track from 'takipsilim' album of Juan Torregoza.
A musician based in New York City which makes lo-fi homebrewed sketches.
Jan Ove Fjeld Interview on Nagamag.com
Jan Ove Fjeld
Interview
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Classical, Soundtrack, Minimalist, Neoclassical, Piano
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Played the piano most of my life. Went to music school growing up. Composed music since i started playing.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
So many. But remember I loved listening to Pink Floyd
Nagamag:
What are you working on at the moment?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Right now Im working on my 3 album. Also do a lots of video making. As a former cameraman, I make videos to some of my songs. Also make music videos for other band from time to time.
Nagamag:
Where do you find inspiration?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
I find a lot of inspiration in nature. Forest, mountains, Spend most of the summer months on a isolatet mountain cabin, where I do a lot of composing. I love nature and has a huge respect for it.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Pink Floyd "Another brick in the wall"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Jan Ove Fjeld:
Nils Frahm "Ambre"
Discover & Listen to Jan Ove Fjeld
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The Bergamot – Bones (Video)
The Bergamot – Bones
(Video)
“Bones” marks the fifth single produced and engineered by Matt Wiggins (UK). Released on World Suicide Prevention Day.
New York City, NY – Sep. 10, 2019 – The opening lines of BONES are the first words, “Nathaniel Paul” of “The Bergamot” shared with us: “I told my brother after he had checked out of rehab for the 2nd time. My family had to intervene in a suicide attempt on Christmas Day 2016. 3 months later, we sat together on the banks of Lake Michigan as he first listened to BONES. With tears streaming down his face he said, “I want to send this song to all my friends at rehab” My brother is alive to this day. BONES” speaks the truth with love; we can’t just run from our burdens. –
Read also our interview with THE BERGAMOT