“”Shannel” introduces a new dimension in Synthpop sound with this exceptional production. By merging her bright voice with some strong electronic patterns, a mystic atmosphere emerges and circles us out. Add colour to your listening experience with “Unintentional”.”
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“Fast and groovy banger, out now from “Icarus”. The track features Tech House sounds with fat kick and a basic piano pattern. Bring the dancefloor in your place with “Only” and feel its absolute energy flow.”
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Bristol-based duo Tom and Ian Griffiths, a.k.a Icarus, are back on Anjunadeep with new single ‘Only’.
The pair made their long-awaited return to the label last April with ‘Moment In Time’, a single that perfectly encapsulated their distinctive brand of emotive and melodic house. ‘Only’ sees Tom and Ian produce a wistful, piano-infused offering, with a two-step groove firmly rooted in UK dance music.
Having garnered over 120 million Spotify streams to date, written and produced hits like ‘October’ and ‘Home’, featuring AURORA, and remixed names like Jessie Ware, Pendulum, Martin Solveig, Wilkinson and RÜFÜS DU SOL, Icarus are fast becoming one of the UK’s most sought-after dance acts.
Icarus have recently performed a closing set at Anjunadeep’s third label takeover of iconic venue Printworks London, and the first weeks of the year see the duo perform headline shows in London, Manchester and Bristol.
“We’ve really been enjoying writing at slightly quicker tempos lately. 130bpm+ just feels so energetic to us, and we’ve been feeling inspired by the resurgence of the garage sound, especially with a lo-fi texture to it.
With ‘Only’ we wanted to create something that was melodic and enjoyable in headphones but still upbeat and grooving enough for a club environment. We recently dropped this tune at Printworks and the reaction was great, so we hope we’ve achieved our aim!” – Icarus
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“Happy, playfull and light this new release from “Noelle” brakes the typical rules in the Electro Pop scene. Click “play” and let the artist’s bright voice lead you through the beat and magic atmosphere.”
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TORONTO, ON (WAX Records) — Following on from a huge 2021 which saw her truly embody her own artistry, noelle began sharing her first offerings of original material, having initially built an impressive following on Youtube for uploading cover videos. Now the young Canadian songstress is carrying the momentum forward, starting the year with an almighty bang by releasing her highly anticipated debut EP ‘30k’. Having carefully laid the stepping stones last year, noelle revealed 4 gorgeous tracks which each showcased not only her exceptional talent but also her versatility and sophistication as a songwriter tackling issues with an ease and grace well beyond her years.
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noelle wowed us with her sultry, signature, love inducing style in ‘Therapy’ & ‘Forever Yours’ and then moved into more delectable jazz tones for ‘Seasons Change’, accompanied with a stunning Hollywood glamour-esque visual. To end the year she took it up a notch, harnessing her ever- growing power with most recent single ‘Hope You’re Happy’. Leaning towards a more upbeat sound than previous offerings, this single allowed us to witness another side to the young artist, filled with a welcomed sass and bold, emotive and impassioned lyrics to boot!
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Now, as the story comes full circle, noelle presents her 6 track EP‘30k’, which includes 2 new previously unheard tunes, the single ‘30k’ and ‘Hate That I Miss You’. The perfect additions to round off an exceptional debut album that includes a little bit of everything, all whilst staying true to her unique sound. With ‘30k’ overflowing with poppy, punchy synths and rhythms that are sure to make you bop it’s filled with self assurance and confidence, a certified Tik Tok banger just waiting to take off. Whilst ‘Hate That I Miss You’ is a beautifully emotive, heartbreaking offering that builds into epic heights, giving the listener a cathartic release.
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No stranger to tackling her own experiences head on within her songwriting, noelle details situations and experiences that are so frequently felt but not often talked about, relating to her listeners and providing them with a deep level of understanding and also, perhaps most importantly with a method of release and healing – her music.
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“My debut album is coming out, and I couldn’t be more excited! I get to share three of my most favourite songs that I have written. I’m really hoping that “30k” will be my big break and will get lots of radio play. I can’t wait for the first time I hear one of my songs on the radio! I really want to do some live shows and open for some bigger artists. I absolutely love singing live and can’t wait to be able to meet and connect with some of my fans at the shows. I’m going to keep writing a ton of songs and release as much music as I can.”
– noelle
Raised on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario, noelle’s upbringing exposed her to a vast range of musical genres, from Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan to the powwow drum and native wind flute of her Indigenous roots. At just 19 years old, noelle has been singing since she was barely old enough to walk. Initially finding her footing through YouTube, noelle amassed a following of 94.1K subscribers resulting from her viral covers of timeless classics and today’s biggest acts. Expressing her thoughts and emotions at her piano, noelle began writing her own music as a therapeutic form of self-expression. The artists’ whose words she once personalized through her covers, soon became the major influences behind her own music.
Co-signed to Wax Records and Universal Music Canada, noelle has been releasing more new original music throughout the year, leading up to this, her debut album on the 28th January 2022.
About noelle
noelle is a 20-year-old emerging pop talent with a modern R&B edge. After graduating high school in 2018, noelle signed with Wax Records, and has spent two years developing her sound to create a modern blend of R&B, pop, and jazz influences. noelle’s pop ballad repertoire harnesses the powerful contrast of the darkness she sees in the modern world. Coupling thought-provoking lyrics with melodies that will both emotionally and physically move her audience, her words remind you how it feels to experience the world and love as a teen today.
About Wax Records
Wax Records is one of Canada’s largest and best known independent record labels. Founded in 2009 the company has built a reputation on its track record of discovering, developing and promoting young exciting Canadian talent. Home to multi-platinum artists Alyssa Reid and Virginia to Vegas, award winning instrumentalists Blitz//Berlin, chart topping rock band The Man Who, as well as up and coming acts ASHS, Owen Barney, noelle, Conor Gains, Reph and Nue, Wax continues to maintain its focus on building career artists. With strategic partnerships in place with Universal Music Group and Sony ATV, Wax has solidified its position as a player on the global stage, bringing great Canadian talent to the world.
About Universal Music Canada
Universal Music Canada is Canada’s leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans. Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.
“”Kris-Zaga” introduces a new dimension in the Afro-fusion scene, with uplifting mood and dancing spirit. Bold hihats, snares and brakes forming the ideal rhythmic background for those happy lyrics. Warm song for the cold Winter days.”
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“Cool and engaging, they make hip look so easy. Something about a proper horn section that just screams real Jazz. His words flow perfectly and are truly though out or is its freestyle magic? Either way we dig, and the sublime chorus brings it all together. ”
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Filmed at Château de Joux, in the cell of Toussaint Louverture, and in the countryside of Doubs, France
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“”The empty Mirror” is an artistic Cinematic piece with advanced choreography. Mainly based on string instruments, slow progression and mysterious atmosphere that invites every listener to explore the unknown past of this fascinating world. Are you ready for this trip?”
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This is the key piece for the forthcoming album ‘Stories in Slow Light. It was inspired by a photograph taken by Helena Whitten at Poltimore House in Devon which depicts a solitary figure in front of an oval frame where a mirror used to be.
The track evokes the memory of our ancestors and imagines all the living souls who have passed in front of the now long gone mirror. The protagonist appears to be channelling these spirits out of the ancient walls of the house, at times contorted by the energy flowing through her and then flowing with serenity.
The piece was recorded at Swallow Studios in Smallwood and features members of the string section of the Northern Film Orchestra. The strings shift from tight pizzicato motifs to sweeping legato passages building to a crescendo of ancient harmonies fought out between the cello, viola and violin performers. In the closing bars, a kind of peace is finally restored.
The video for was shot on location at Poltimore House but this time dancer and choreographer Kristine Berget reprises Helena’s role from the photograph and we follow her as she moves around the rooms and hallways of the crumbling mansion.
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“Erika Tham raises the temperature with her seductive and super hot vibe, which can leave you speechless. Attractive voice, decorated with some light percussion elements and highly artistic clip that exceeds our expectations.”
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LA-based pop/R&B singer-songwriter and actress Erika Tham makes a fiery entrance this year with new single “Shhh” and premieres the coinciding Patrick Wilcox-directed video today. Co-written with GRAMMY-nominated producers Deion Gill (Kelly Rowland, Miguel, Playboi Carti, Usher) and Major Myjah (Chris Brown, J.Cole, Ty Dolla $ign), the tongue-in-cheek track demonstrates Erika’s lyrical wit and seductive flow as she puts every mansplaining fuckboy firmly in their place. Paying homage to the unapologetic female pop stars of the ‘90s, “Shhh” is a loose spin off Shania Twain’s 1997 megahit “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and laced with alluring Asian string instrumentation against a modern R&B production.
“‘Shhh’ came together off the back of a joke made during a writing session. I remember talking to Deion Gill and Major Myjah, and I said ‘you know when someone’s cute, until they open their mouth and ruin it?’” Erika Tham explains, “It’s a fun, feminine, and coquettish song that was equally as fun to make. When it came to writing the verses, I wanted to pay homage to the sassy, unapologetic pop stars of the ‘90s. The line ‘your daddy’s black card don’t impress me much’ was inspired by Shania Twain’s iconic ‘Don’t Impress Me Much’ but with a twist and subject matter that felt authentic and relatable to my real life and so many other women. The rest of the song is honestly just the result of three friends talking shit and gassing each other up.” On the video, she adds, “Patrick and I juxtaposed the fantasy and glamour of cabaret with somewhat of a horror backdrop. We felt the contrast fit the mood and mysterious energy of the song.”
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“Full of emotion and charged with artistic energy. We dig the slowed down trap beat and the guitar right off the Iberian Peninsula. The French sure know how to transfer emotions into material things and this continues the legacy. ”
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To love the other is to conceive of your happiness during every moment of your life, with or without yourself.
Do you still love me? is a hymn to the love challenge after a separation. It highlights the questions, doubts, trust and distrust that surrounds a breakup.
It immerses us in a form of paradox between the right choice, the ego, the guilt but also the vulnerability in which a confused being finds himself.
Listen Do you still love me? It is accepting to look yourself in the face. It is to recognize that we must succeed in accepting and loving ourselves as we are in order to detach ourselves from the idea that we have of the love that we give to others.
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Aimer l’autre c’est concevoir son bonheur durant chaque instant de sa vie, avec ou sans soi.
Est-ce que tu m’aimes encore? est un hymne au challenge amoureux après une séparation. Il mets en avant les questions, les doutes, la confiance et la méfiance qu’entoure une rupture.
Il nous plonge dans une forme de paradoxe entre le bon choix, l’ego, la culpabilité mais aussi la vulnérabilité dans laquelle se retrouve un être confus.
Écouter Est-ce que tu m’aimes encore? C’est accepter de se regarder en face. C’est reconnaître qu’on doit réussir à s’accepter et s’aimer soi même comme on est pour se détacher de l’idée qu’on a de l’amour qu’on donne à l’autre.
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“It’s poetic and strong. Spoken word set to a free-flowing organic vibes that traverse multiple beats and tempos. The transitions are real and the flow ebbs like tides between the narrows of Babylon. We enjoy the energy projected and where it climaxes. ”
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Backed by his talented 5-piece band, Franz Von delivers a captivating performance full of passion and emotion.
‘Power Be You’ is a message of empowerment that encourages listeners to engage and embrace their inner strength whilst highlighting ongoing systemic oppression and the importance and power of homegrown communities and local networks to make change.
His genre-bending sound is rooted in UK hip hop and infused with elements of diaspora, jazz, and electronics as he follows in the footsteps of other UK Afrofuturist rappers like Little Simz and Kojey Radical with an unmistakable tone and flow reminiscent of UK hip hop pioneer Roots Manuva.
“Melancholic, but with a sense of humour song that reveals how our life sometimes turns into a routine of monotonous and repetitive actions. Light music and nice voice from -Dennis j Leise- who will not leave you indifferent.”
“Меланхоличная, немного грустная, но с изрядной долей юмора песня, которая повествует о том, как порой наша жизнь превращается в рутину однообразных и повторяющихся действий. Лёгкая музыка и приятный голос -Dennis J Leise-, которые не оставят вас равнодушными.”
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Dennis J. Leise doesn’t mince words. When you’re listening to his tightly-written throwback country-folk songs, you’ll know exactly where he stands — he makes sure of that. His language is straightforward, his couplets are clever and memorable, and his observational eye is unsparing. That’s especially true when he turns his wit on himself. “I Only Do It ‘Cause I Have To,” his latest single, is an exercise in pithy poetry; it’s also an honest confession of exhaustion and a protest against the dullness of routine. It’s that sort of incisive writing that has made the Northwest Indiana farmer-musician a favorite of the Chicago Reader and other Midwestern arbiters of artistic and literary excellence.
But what, you may wonder, is it that the weary Leise is doing because he has to, not because he wants to? While he couldn’t be any franker about his emotional state, he’s not telling us its precipitating cause. The title of his album, however, provides a clue. The World That You Grew Up In Is No More is a collection of hard-time ballads and country stompers, Cash-style barnyard rave-ups and wry, plainspoken Guthrie-like protests. The sound is classic, but the sentiment is urgent and forward-looking. Dennis J. Leise is no nostalgiac. He’s got a voice that could be coming from dusty old 78s, but he uses it to deliver broadsides against smug moralists, in-the-way politicians, unapologetic consumerists, and even a drunken Santa Claus. He’s got a farmer’s impatience with authority figures, in other words, and he’s no fan of mindless conservatism or tradition for its own sake.
So when he tells us that he’s only doing something because he has to, it has a particular force. It comes from an artist who has mastered the old ways of doing things but deemed them insufficient and who isn’t afraid to face a changing world. In the clip for the song, we’re shown Leise at his grind, on his very real farm, pitching hay to the animals and attending to grueling chores. Don’t worry — he’s not disenchanted with his rural existence. He’s just as committed to sustainable agriculture as he’s always been. Instead, it’s a metaphor for the sort of automatic labor that keeps a thinker stuck in his ways and that Leise, a broadminded person, is determined to transcend.
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