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Songs, Artists and Music News that has win Nagamag’s attention. Timeless sound harmony and unique pesonalities that are worthing extra attention! With no specific release date or music genre, fine music never expires.
Josephine Philip – The Clue (Spotify)
“Taken from Josephine's forthcoming album, this single has some Cinematic touch. A slightly melancholic story of love unfolds from the lyrics and the delicate singer's voice matches perfectly with the chilling background patterns.”
-Nagamag.com
The Clue is a contemporary love song. It revolves around impossible love and the acceptance of it.
The track is also an homage to Nina Simone’s version of Billie Holiday’s song Don’t Explain.
Don’t Explain was written by Holliday in response to one of her husband’s affairs. When he tried to explain away why lipstick was on his collar, Simone responded disgustingly “Take a bath, man; don’t explain”.”
Philip’s The Clue is an inspirational tribute to the great women, their sound, storytelling and courage, that took to the microphone and stage before her - a driven, vulnerable, poetic and empowering track.
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Alex Rand, Anna Majidson – All That I Care For (Spotify)
“Fresh late-night feel to this one, dodging shadows underneath the streetlights. It’s got that RnB from the future vibe to it, We dig. ”
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ÜUCE, Arttu Silvast – sea / boat / water (Spotify)
“Where the sea meets an altar and waves embrace the crystal cathedrals is where this takes place. A romance with sound of synths and strings telling the tale. ”
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https://www.arttusilvast.com/seaboatwater
'sea / boat / water' is the first single that’s flourished from a collaboration between two neo-classical composers; ÜUCE (USA) and Arttu Silvast (FIN).
The project started to come together after the two musicians found each other through shared digital spaces and started exchanging musical ideas online. It turned out that they both had a similar taste in music, sounds, and textures.
I grew up spending my summers in the sand on the east coast of the USA. Naturally while there, I had life-giving experiences, fell in love with the ocean, and fell in love with the women who ended up becoming my wife. As the years moved on and I finally got to enjoy the sea with my son, a melody broke onto the shore in front of us. After sharing the concept with Arttu, he thoughtfully observed the notes to find the meaning for me… not to mention expand profoundly on it. - ÜUCE
I’m originally from a very small seaside town in Southern Finland and the sea has always made me feel at home and offered an endless source of inspiration. ‘sea / boat / water’ came together as ÜUCE sent me one of his piano ideas that I started to build on. Turned out that we have a very similar taste in aesthetics and music but also, we are both fascinated by the sea. - Arttu Silvast
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PINEO & LOEB, FUEG, Ellie Sax – Good Vibe Feeling (Spotify)
“High energy from the start with a good tempo sprinkled with a talented lyricists rhyme. Evidently created to make you feel good and so groovy. Jazzy house with quality sax solos. ”
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https://pineoandloeb.fanlink.to/GVF
PINEO & LOEB team up with NY-based hip-hop artist FUEG and UK saxophonist Ellie Sax for their newest release, "Good Vibe Feeling," a genre-bending track that is sure to be the star of any night out. With an infectious sax top-line, smooth hip-hop vocals, and a groovy instrumental, these talented artists bring the elements that create a literal good vibe no matter the occasion. Sampling Canadian disco artist Estiban, PINEO & LOEB reach into the past to find the future which creates appeal for a wide variety of listeners, setting the stage for "Good Vibe Feeling" to become this fall's party time anthem. If there were any doubt as to its danceability, check out the video of 70-year-old dancing queen Andrea Bolley, aka the 6Mom jamming to the track in the streets of LA. The track perfectly represents the sound of PINEO & LOEB's earlier releases, which got support from BBC Radio 1, and Virgin Radio and led them to remixing for the likes of Grouplove and Olivia O'Brien.
If it weren't for a schedule mix-up, Canadian duo PINEO & LOEB might never have joined forces. The two artists were booked for the same show, but both were left to play with only 1 time slot available. Instead of duking it out for the single slot, they decided to do a back-to-back set and haven't looked back since. Some of their most popular original releases include "Daydreaming," "Circles," and "Body Right." Hip hop extraordinaire FUEG makes up one-half of the duo 4AM and has been diligently honing his craft since 2015. His most recent release "The Vibe" with Fresh Mode via Sony Music has clocked over 5M streams on Spotify to date. On the other hand we have Hed Kandi artist and Nikki Beach resident Ellie Sax, who has been captivating clubs and festivals around the world with her saxophone performances. Her 2020 hit single "Scatman" which samples the 1995 dance hit of the same name, has amassed over 7M streams and she has played alongside and worked with artists such as Artful Dodger, Stonebridge, Karen Harding, and more.
More info on PINEO & LOEB / Ellie Sax / Casual Jam Records:
PINEO & LOEB: https://www.instagram.com/pineoandloeb/
Ellie Sax: https://www.instagram.com/ellie.sax/
Casual Jam Records: https://www.instagram.com/casualjamrecords/
Egle Petrosiute – Bird’s Notes (Spotify)
“Jazz improvisation and a set of live instruments are specially affected by their listener and thereby creating a significant shade of a good mood. Very strong, quality of the material, original execution that you can listen with great warm interest.”
“Свойственная джазу импровизация и комплект живых инструментов особым образом воздействуют на своего слушателя и тем самым создавая весомый оттенок хорошего настроения. Очень крепкая, ровное по качеству материала и оригинальное исполнение, которое слушаешь с большим интересом.”
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BIRD'S NOTES features Kiko Freitas, voted Best Drummer 2019 by Modern Drummer Magazine, Dutch treasure pianist Hans Vroomans and Brazilian bass virtuoso Matheus Nicolaiewsky.
It's a composition of E.Petrosiute produced with her husband and ultimate partner in music, M. Nicolaiewsky about becoming free in art and, subsequently, in life, learning to fly through it.
'Very good singing, beautiful voice, great pitch! I love the harmony, rhythm and dynamics of this track!" - Rosa Passos, renowned Brazilian singer
"...From the evocative opening to the crystal-clear vocals, the number is beautifully structured and includes a devilish bass solo amongst the dramatic delivery..." - Sammy Stein, jazz journalist
Courtney Cotter King – Big Strong Man (Spotify)
“Euphoria. This is one of those sensations, where moments in our lives are closely intertwined with music - for the sake of it worth living. The combination of the genre of Bossa Nova and velvet vocals create a perfectly special, at the level of the subconscious, real magic sound atmosphere.”
“Эйфория. Это одно из тех ощущений, те самые минуты в нашей жизни, которые тесно переплетены с музыкой — ради этого стоило и стоит жить. Сочетание жанра Bossa Nova и бархатного вокала создают совершенно особенную, на уровне подсознания, настоящую магию звука.”
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Big Strong Man is a playful tribute to masculinity creating a lovely backdrop for femininity. “Light as a feather, when we’re together” is how she feels against his “gentle giant, nice grizzly bear” frame. Syncopated percussion, flirty echos and horns resembling early Fiona Apple, set the scene for Courtney’s vocal personality to come through in this jazzy number. Ultimately written for her tall, handsome husband; Courtney hopes it can boost a lot of guys out there and promote brands that serve the individual strengths of women and men.
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