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The Key Rocks – The Line (Acoustic) (Spotify)

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The Key Rocks – The Line (Acoustic)
(Spotify)

“In the manner of fulfillment, deep vocals prevail, but at this tempo the naked voice exerts its acoustic melody with its intonation peculiarities. The vocalist added a texture that required expressiveness, which is a key element to understand the main message of lyrics. Soulful! ”

“В манере исполнения преобладает глубокий вокал, но при этом тембр голоса наделяет акустическую мелодию своими интонационными особенностями. Вокалист придал тексту необходимую ему экспрессию, который бережно заставляет понимать основной посыл текста. ”

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The Key Rocks is an independent solo project by Irish Musician and Producer Kevin James Murphy. The Key Rocks applies a low cost, lofi, approach to recording to demonstrate that in this crazy world where there is some much expectation on things being perfect, mad consumerism, and overproduction, that it is possible, without breaking the bank, to get your music out there globally with a little bit of focus and effort. The Key rocks maintains a simple approach. Limited takes, trying to keep the recordings authentic, home-recorded with basic equipment, and with only a limited amount of overdubbed tracks. The songs are written from either a personal or an observational perspective and capture real moments or feelings that I have experienced or observed.

The Line is a song about a moment in time where two people met and had a deeply meaningful experience together. The future was full of promise with a long journey ahead. But for reasons unknown, and due to complications things don’t work out as expected and turn to the worst. If only they had had more time as they crossed a line during their brief time together. If only they had given each other more time . . . . as now it has all turned to dust.

It was recorded in a kitchen in Kuala Lumpur, and kept as simple as possible in line with the simple message in the song.

The Line (acoustic) appears on the album Deja Reve released during 2020.

https://www.facebook.com/TheKeyRocks/
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Lachlan Bryan And The Wildes – Ok to Love (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Lachlan Bryan And The Wildes, Review (EN-RU)|

Lachlan Bryan And The Wildes – Ok to Love
(Spotify)

“"Ok to Love" has so soulful and soft rhythm, as if in old and good times. It connects two genres; Country and Acoustic. This is characteristic of a good and open to the heart music. Striking harmony is felt by the entire track too. Also the memorable singer's voice keeps you active until the last second.”

“Мягкий и такой душевный ритм, словно как в старые и добрые времена, соединяет 2 направления - Country и Acoustic. Это невероятно приятная, по хорошему добрая и открытая сердцу музыка. Поразительное спокойствие и гармония, которая ощущается на протяжение всего трека. Запоминающийся голос вокалиста не даёт заскучать ни на секунду!”

-Nagamag.com

This is the opening track to Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes' new album As Long as it's Not Us, which debuted this week at #5 on the Official Australian ARIA charts.

https://www.instagram.com/lachlanbryan/

Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience – Multiplied by Two (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Jazz, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, Adult Contemporary, Review (EN-RU), Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience, Singer Songwriter|

Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience – Multiplied by Two
(Spotify)

“When listening it may cause the desire to leave the city somewhere in the wilderness and spend the night in charming silence under the stars. Delicate arrangement, acoustic music and soulful vocals. Pleasant company is provided!”

“При прослушивании возникает желание уехать из города куда-нибудь в глушь и провести ночь в очаровывающей тишине под небосводом из россыпи звёзд. Деликатная аранжировка, акустическая музыка и душевный вокал. Приятная, музыкальная компания вам обеспечена!”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.shaunjohnsonmusic.com/made-for-her

Shaun Johnson + the Big Band Experience is a rare, newcomer to traditional pop - fusing a big band spirit with an inventive edge – and garnering a top 5 Billboard spot with the release of their first album. Shaun, an Emmy award-winning crooner (and lead singer of the internationally known vocal group, Tonic Sol-fa) indelibly stamps vocal jazz and swing with a contemporary punch - to the delight of both traditionalists and newcomers - emerging as an original voice in the continuing tradition of the American vocalist. The Big Band Experience can be seen on their very own, nationally televised PBS television special, “The Spirit of the Season.”

The band’s debut album, “Capitol,” debuted at #5 on the Billboard Jazz Chart.

Shaun won his first Emmy in the "Musical Composition/Arrangement" category.

Shaun recently won two Independent Grammys for “Best Original Holiday Song” and “Best Pop Song” out of 650,000 entries worldwide.

Philanthropic efforts include: collaborations with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Susan G. Komen, Lunch is Served, and Wishes&More, as well as appearances for 360 Communities, Music in the Schools, the Make A Wish Foundation and numerous other charities.

Shaun has shared the stage with Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy and Garrison Keillor, among others.

Shaun’s original songs, arrangements and albums have won numerous awards for best pop album, gospel song and Christmas original and have been featured on television and in movies.

https://www.instagram.com/shaunjohnsonmusic/
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Alice Pisano – September (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, Adult Contemporary, Alice Pisano, Review (EN-RU), Singer Songwriter|

Alice Pisano – September
(Spotify)

“September is a wonderful reason to pour a cup of hot tea, wrap in a warm plaid and enjoy your favorite music. Piano, which pours the soul in front of his listener is a highlight of this song. The vocals here is not just present, giving life, without this track simply would not had such strong identity.”

“Сентябрь прекрасный повод, чтобы налить чашку горячего чая, закутаться в тёплый плед и насладиться любимой музыкой. Пиано, которое изливает душу перед своим слушателем, является изюминкой этой песни. Вокал здесь не просто присутствует, он является тем, без чего этого трека просто не было бы.”

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https://www.alicepisano.com/

Italian born, London based singer/songwriter Alice Pisano is known for her uniquely warm vocals and natural ability for writing emotive pop songs. Her passion for music flourished from a very young age, where she spent much of her time as a teenager singing in various bands and studying classical piano, guitar and singing. With the desire to create authentic music that listeners can deeply connect to, Alice’s emotional and heartfelt music touches on her own personal experiences and relationships.

https://www.instagram.com/alicepisanomusic/

Her latest heart-tugging single “September” captures the post-sunshine blues, as Alice explains, “I wanted to try and capture that bittersweet feeling that I often get towards the end of summer…and at the same time, the end of love, when you’re trying hard to forget about someone but everyone and everything reminds you of them”. The bittersweet end-of-summer anthem is produced by John Foyle (Years & Years, Maisie Peters) and driven by rich piano motifs and intimate vocals.

https://www.facebook.com/alicepisanomusic/

Sometimes less is more, and for Alice, no more than a piano and her stunning voice is enough to engross an entire room full of people. With strong chords, the dynamics ripple a reflection of emotion in the lyricism, paired with the skeletal landscape and haunting backing melodies which pour out like an angelic aura. Alice displays the power of simplicity, showing true skill as both a musician and writer.

Alice has garnered numerous Spotify editorial support, including 14 New Music Friday’s across the globe and critical acclaim from publications such as Clash and Wonderland Magazine. Amassing millions of streams for her infectious and relatable anthems, Alice’s music can be heard on radio stations wide and far, including BBC Radio London, National Dutch Radio and Amazing Radio in the UK and US. Her songs have entered the iTunes Pop Charts and the uptempo “Open Up” landed the soundtrack for the summer trailer of the British hit TV show, Hollyoaks. The acclaimed songwriter has had the pleasure of collaborating with the likes of Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Ian Barter (Dermott Kennedy, Izzy Bizu), John Foyle (Maisie Peters, Years & Years) and Troy Miller (Emeli Sandé, Jamie Cullum). Quickly becoming an artist on the rise, there is no slowing down Alice Pisano.

Palmaria – Ocean (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, Dream pop, Palmaria, Review (EN-RU)|

Palmaria – Ocean
(Spotify)

“We'd like to highlight the emotional vocal part, which so perfectly fits with those guitar soundscapes. Colourful sound palette with deep blue, irradiating on the sunny water surface of the vast ocean. True pleasure!”

“Сразу же хочется выделить эмоциональную вокальную составляющую, которая так отлично вписывается в гитарные пейзажи. Красочное полотно, как синяя, переливающаяся на солнце водная гладь бескрайнего океана. Истинное наслаждение!”

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Palmaria are an Alt Pop duo from a small town in Italy, currently residing in London. Members Giulia and Francesco have been making a name for their distinctive sound, poetically transporting listeners on a journey of dreamy landscapes and uplifting experiences. Think The xx meets Sylvan Esso, meets Little Dragon on a field trip to the Italian coast.

Their latest single “Ocean” is off of their upcoming EP, Crystallize. Co-written and produced with B-CROMA (Yendry, Fia Moon), the single stays true to their sound of delicate, hypnotizing vocals with a mix of organic sounds and utopian guitars. Taking sonic inspiration from the drums on James Blakes’ “You’re Too Precious”, the duo re-interpreted the sound through Francesco’s classical guitar.

The song is inspired by the legend of Colapesce, the magical story of a man that sacrifices his life on earth, turning into a fish to save his island, but also highlights the problem of the pollution of the ocean. “Ocean” is a call for help. The duo confides, “We wanted to give voice to our frustration; it’s been hurtful to see what is happening, especially growing up in a town almost surrounded by the sea. The ocean has always been such an important element in our lives, inspiring and healing us everytime we were in need, so it’s now our turn, we have to protect it.”

“Ocean” takes you to a surreal, idyllic, safe place, where you can feel free and you can be yourself, inspiring creativity and kindness. In this particular case, kindness towards nature, in a time where it’s pivotal that we stop ignoring the dangers we are already facing and start taking action. The single release sees the duo partnering with OGYRE - an environmental organization that protects oceans and collects plastic waste from the shores, turning it into products.

Palmaria have garnered acclaim from publications such as Complex, The Line of Best Fit and CLASH and have been playlisted by numerous official Spotify and Apple playlists including New Music Friday, Fresh Finds and many more, amassing over 3 million streams across DSPs to date.

https://www.palmariaofficial.com/
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https://twitter.com/palmariamusic

The Kid – Fish And Scale (Video)

Categories: Rock, The Latest, Video|Tags: Acoustic, Review (EN-RU), Singer Songwriter|

The Kid – Fish And Scale
(Video)

“Style -Fish And Scale- can be described as the perfect acoustic ballad, with deep, measured and very soulful vocals. A strong song from which goosebumps appear on the body. Music that is satisfying to listen to and leaves a lasting mark on the memory.”

“Стиль -Fish And Scale- можно охарактеризовать как идеальную акустическую балладу, с глубоким, размеренным и очень душевным вокалом. Сильная песня от которой по телу проступают мурашки. Музыка, которая приносит удовлетворение при прослушивании и оставляет весомый след в памяти.”

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The song „The Kid“ is the third video release from the current studio album “ You Can Call Me LOVE“.
„The Kid“ tells the story of a child caught in an undefined pain. We all have this child inside us. From a young age, we unconsciously adopt the belief patterns and thought patterns of family and society and thus lose contact with ourselves. If this early separation from our true personality core is not dissolved, we often take the wrong paths later in life. We stumble and feel like a lone wolf wandering in the depths of the woods, longing for the moon and an unknown home.
The video for the song shows the initially futile search for one’s own identity and the long road back to freedom.

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Filmed by Sylvie Castioni

Kat Kennedy – Party (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, Adult Contemporary, Kat Kennedy, Review (EN-RU), Singer Songwriter|

Kat Kennedy – Party
(Spotify)

“Listening to -Party- unobtrusively comes associations, as if you are at a meeting with an old friend whom you have not seen for a long time. Positive atmosphere, melodic vocals filled with soft acoustic parts and well-written drums. Musical waves that comes from the heart.”

“Прослушивая -Party- ненавязчиво приходят ассоциации, словно ты на встрече со старым другом, которого не видел долгое время. Позитивная атмосфера, мелодичный вокал наполненный мягкими акустическими партиями и хорошо прописанными ударными партиями. Музыкальные волны, которые звучат из самого сердца. ”

-Nagamag.com

Artist shared few words about this song with Nagamag:

"Written during the pandemic while feeling lonely and missing friends and family, this melancholy song celebrates all the little things I didn't know I missed about being social. Produced by the writers and producers of Bella Poarch's "Build a Bitch", this song is chill and hooky, with a touch of nostalgia." - Kat Kennedy

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Noah Vela – just a kid (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Acoustic, Emo, Folk, Noah Vela, Review (EN-RU)|

Noah Vela – just a kid
(Spotify)

“-Just A kid- can become addictive to the very end, as you listen in one breath. The esoteric atmosphere is created primarily due to its depth. It directly adjusts to the desired vibration with its very pleasant melody that is perceived at the subconscious level.”

“-just a kid- завлекает и не отпускает до самого конца, слушается на одном дыхании. Эзотерическая атмосфера создана прежде всего благодаря своей глубине. Настраивает на нужную волну легко и непринуждённо. Очень приятная мелодия, которая воспринимается на подсознательном уровне. ”

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This song is just a reminder that everyone was once a kid before we experienced life. Life removes the feeling of being a kid. Trauma changes a person and everyone goes through something traumatic. Overtime we forget who we were and what we could be.

https://www.instagram.com/noah.vela

Rasmus Hagen, Maxine – Learn to Love (Spotify)

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Rasmus Hagen, Maxine – Learn to Love
(Spotify)

“Deep poetic romance layered cleanly over a mid-tempo beat, with a snap. This Song has duality ingrained within. Setting the stage for being Wide open and ready for more. ”

-Nagamag.com

Rasmus Hagen is a platinum-selling singer/songwriter and producer from Stockholm, Sweden. Inspired by Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, Julia Michaels and Lauv, Hagen’s compelling blend of pop and acoustic soul aims straight to the listener's hearts.

Everything started with weekly guitar lessons at eight years old, playing classic rock songs from The Beatles and The Eagles - which eventually led to starting his first cover band. After a few years of passionately jamming with classmates, he went on an exchange year to the USA and focussed on music theory and classical guitar. During this time, he played in several bands and toured both nationally and internationally, before deciding to start a solo career. In February 2021, he released his debut album Love & Hurt, which was received with glowing reviews and achieved platinum status within just six months.

His latest single “Learn to Love” emits a euphoric feeling wrapped up in a juxtaposed sense of hope and fear. Coming in with Hagen’s haunting, echoing vocals which fall over a tender piano motif, the song also features vocals from Dutch artist Maxine. Her Halsey meets Julia Michaels voice adds to a stunning polarity of tones and perspective, including a phenomenal array of harmonies that result in ultimate full-body shivers. The pop-acoustic feel maintains the raw passion allowing the depth to come through in a highly singable and relatable song. From energised guitar strums and subtle romantic synths, the tune is bursting with feeling and excitement.

The self-produced and engineered track was co-written alongside Swedish songwriter Aron Blom. “Learn to Love” touches on tearing down emotional walls built from a previous relationship and slowly opening up to giving and receiving love again. The single is a story of two people surrendering to love, reminding listeners to be vulnerable and providing comfort when dropping the barriers for romance.

As inspiration for his music, Hagen uses his ups and downs in life and converts his happy or sad moments in his songs. His studio setup was specifically designed to capture these ideas and inspiration in the best possible way. For example, he uses multi-coloured lighting in his studio to steer the song in different directions and trigger certain emotions. “Learn To Love” for instance was written all in blue.

With currently over 120 million streams on Spotify alone, Hagen has been heavily played on commercial radio stations in Sweden as a featured singer on the John De Sohn hit single “Love You Better." He has also worked with incredible artists such as Andrelli, Urban Contact and iamsimon.

https://www.instagram.com/rasmushagenmusic/
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Arther Blue – Parallelogram (Spotify)

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Arther Blue – Parallelogram
(Spotify)

“A warm summer breeze between soft silky sheets, while embracing your lover. Arther Blue has done it, captured the essence of sensuality on this track. ”

-Nagamag.com

Parallelogram is a haunting folk ballad anchored by sparse guitar movements. Lyrically, Parallelogram is a looping meditation on intimacy. The song admits a deep sense of yearning to fully know and be known by someone, while recognizing the impossibility of truly being one with someone. Nevertheless, Arther celebrates that two lives can run parallel and finds joy in those brief moments of near-total understanding between two lovers. The instrumentals illustrate this theme as well — the guitar shifts between two parallel chords that share no notes in common, yet together evoke a profound sense of bittersweet joy.

https://www.artherblue.com/
https://artherblue.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/artherblue/