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Andrea Magee – Old with You (Spotify)

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Andrea Magee – Old with You
(Spotify)

“Charming melody, great sounding guitars, nice percussion and of course the enchanting voice of -Andrea Magee-. The result is a very special atmosphere... a real feast for the most sophisticated audience.”

“Очаровательная мелодия, великолепное звучание гитар, приятная работа с перкуссией и конечно же обворожительный голос -Andrea Magee-. Особенная атмосфера, настоящий праздник для самых искушённых слушателей.”

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Heart felt song about how love can see us through tough times.

www.andreamageemusic.com

ANDREA MAGEE

A combination of sunlight and storm, Andrea Magee is a songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Nicknamed “smiler” as a kid, she evolved into a full-fledged songbird, bringing her Irish sensibilities to every aspect of her music.

With a voice as smooth as silk and a percussive Irish bodhran drum beating like a heart, she effortlessly weaves between country, blues, and pop/rock. Her remarkable combination of talents keeps you completely captivated at every live show.

Born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Andrea Magee got an early start in music, playing traditional Irish music in a family band. Covering a range of traditional folk songs, steeped in hardship and the reality of the times, inspired her song writing style, which is always anchored by an emotional pulse and tribal rhythm. Earning a BA Honors Degree in Music at University of Ulster, a PGCE in music education, Andrea Magee embarked on a journey to develop her own unique sound, embracing every twist and turn along the way.

Moving to the United States six year ago with her British music collaborator Ben Jones, they formed powerhouse musical duo Beat Root Revival. While touring globally with the likes of Jeff Bridges, Brian Wilson, Jonathan Jackson, and Brian Setzer, Andrea’s sound and artistic voice grew during Beat Root Revival’s extensive travels and endeavours. Now calling Austin, Texas home, her solo sound is taking centre stage, making a spell bounding impact on the local scene in the Live Music Capital of the World and beyond.

Throughout Andrea’s musical journey she has gained praise and respect from many of the greats. Moments like opening for Brian Wilson’s Pet Sounds World Tour, having Lucida Williams buy her first EP from a small club in Austin, Texas, being a featured artist on Eric Johnson’s 2020 Classics Tour, and playing historic venues such as ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Radio City Music Hall, and Gruene Hall. Andrea knows how to entertain. On stage, she openly shares her natural excitement and energy. Holding tight to her integrity and instincts, Andrea focuses on the natural power of song and true musicianship, leaving you with a soulful footprint and an honest connection to her as an artist and storyteller.

Max RM – Thinking & Talking (Spotify)

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Max RM – Thinking & Talking
(Spotify)

“Elegant Acoustic creation based on guitar chords and melodic synth sounds. The artist describes a situation that more or less we all have experienced in our life. Have you ever felt frustrated, with no goals and future plans? Maybe lost in everyday's madness? Then, now is the time to calm down and just think about your next steps.”

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The song depicts a ruminating inner monologue - it is about being discontent and struggling to find one’s path in life:

“I was feeling frustrated with myself and the world when I wrote this song; expressing these feelings in song form felt like a step towards finding some resolution.”

https://www.instagram.com/maxrmband/

Recorded at home during the pandemic, the song features backing vocals by Liz Dearsley, acoustic guitar by Jamie Myers and remote mixing by Oli Deakin (Lowpines).

https://maxrm.bandcamp.com/

Graham Coe – Here I Am (Spotify)

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Graham Coe – Here I Am
(Spotify)

“An emotional, melodic spiritual folk tune with a finger-picked acoustic guitar accompaniment, a soft, hopeful main male vocal with soothing, soulful harmony vocals, & a mandolin type lead instrument. The song has a distinctive Irish ballad feel to it & will appeal to lovers of mellow music with meaningful lyrics.”

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"Here I Am" is soul searching and spiritual and can be described as a choral folk ballad with soft vocal harmonies and a soothing acoustic accompaniment. Think Nick Cave meets John Martyn with some mellow Simon and Garfunkel thrown in for good measure.The song is emotive, thought-provoking and meaningful and has echoes of a childhood influenced by church music and singing in the picturesque landscape of West Wicklow.

https://grahamcoe.bandcamp.com/

It was recorded and produced by Sean Corcoran of Bikini Island studios, Dublin. Graham has been avidly writing and recording and is looking forward to releasing more original music.

https://www.instagram.com/grahamcoesongwriter

Derek Eisel – Easy (Spotify)

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Derek Eisel – Easy
(Spotify)

“First impressions are that of a well performed, timeless classic country record that you may have heard before? Then upon closer inspection, you will discover that the narrative deals with an issue seldom discussed openly. The bitter-sweet relationship between two young men, set against an idyllic backdrop that sometimes may not feel like home sweet home.”

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Several years ago, Derek Eisel left Seattle to make his home on an island off the coast of Washington, where the farmlands are lush and the community of a mere 2000 brims with music and homemade tortillas.

Though Eisel’s debut EP, Last Resort Fire Department, is born of a man who recognizes the beauty of his life, it also explores the balance between what can be considered heaven and, of course, its counterpoint. The beauty around him becomes a backdrop as Eisel explores the emotions that unfold between two men, and the challenges and sweet reward that sometimes simultaneously exist within a relationship.

“I’m trying to share an honest point of view and not make anything up. In all the songs there’s nothing fake in terms of what they’re about and how I feel,” Eisel says of his music, a quality that allows him to paint portraits of relationships that feel immensely human. Eisel holds together at the same time the joys of being married to his husband, the pleasure of former lovers and the lived possibility that relationships can fall apart or reconfigure with little warning.

“The songs explore a feeling of ‘I want to be in this, but I also don’t want to be in this at the exact same time.’ To me, that’s a lot more accurate to how a lot of relationships feel.”

Last Resort Fire Department articulates this truth with elegance. Arresting and earnest, Eisel’s voice soars over a lush blend of guitars, strings, and pedal steel that paint something of an americana Eden, an echo of the lovely place Eisel calls home. It is fitting that this serves as the backdrop for the tumult that Eisel unfurls within his lyrics. The songs feel timeless, like classic country songs from some familiar past. Upon closer listen, however, they crackle with the brilliance of a story seldom told.

The forthcoming EP was produced, recorded, and mixed by Johnny Sangster (Mudhoney, Neko Case, Mark Lanegan) at Crackle & Pop! Studios in Seattle, WA. In addition to Eisel and Sangster, it features Dan Walker (Heart), Andrew Joslyn (Courtney Marie Andrews, David Bazan), Bill Patton (Fleet Foxes), Rick Krejci, Rick Wever, and Jim Sangster.

https://www.facebook.com/derek.eisel
https://www.instagram.com/derekeisel/

Pine Hound – Owoosh You (Spotify)

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Pine Hound – Owoosh You
(Spotify)

“This is something unearthly, but at the same time warm and native. Light acoustics, a little bit of wind instruments and piano. In all this beauty, the cherry on the cake could be the velvety vocals from -Pine Hound-.”

“Это что-то неземное, но одновременно тёплое и такое родное. Лёгкая акустика, немного духовых инструментов и пиано. У всей этой красоты есть вишенка на торте - бархатный вокал -Pine Hound-.”

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Included in Pine Hound debut album

https://pinehound.bandcamp.com/
https://instagram.com/pinehoundjacksonjr

Maryen Cairns – Spirit – Alt Mix (Video)

Categories: Neoclassical, The Latest, Video|Tags: Acoustic, Adult Contemporary, Maryen Cairns, Review (EN), Singer Songwriter|

Maryen Cairns – Spirit – Alt Mix
(Video)

“Very balanced and harmonic classical piece, with positive mood. Charming singing that guides you through a soothing experience. Your soul elixir has a name and it’s called; “Spirit”. “Maryen Cairns” unfolds her talent in this mix and the video looks really fantastic too.”

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One of the consequences of relocation from the Southern to the Northern hemisphere, followed by the onset of widespread lockdown and restriction of travel, has been ongoing deep solitary introspection and self reflection, and an in-depth communion with God & nature and the search for Spiritual comfort.

This journey has resulted, for singer songwriter Maryen Cairns, in the creation of this downtempo stirring ballad that is “Spirit”, especially in this stripped back piano based “Alt-Mix” version, which is being released first as a single.

Recorded entirely by herself with piano, acoustic guitar & strings, Maryen then sent Spirit to her producer and mentor Chris Kimsey across the channel in London, where he added his magic touches and co-mixed.

www.maryencairns.com
http://facebook.com/maryencairns
https://www.instagram.com/maryencairns

Jon Campbell – Cruising at the End of the World (Video)

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

Jon Campbell – Cruising at the End of the World
(Video)

“A song that captures the uncertainty of a rapidly changing world. A record of what once was before the inevitable shift towards life in lockdown and fear of the unknown In essence, a cleanly picked acoustic guitar and melancholic male vocal, supported by a trumpet and trombone that represents male and female human interaction. A thought provoking, well performed ballad.”

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Artist shared few words behind his inspiration on this song:

” The arrangement for the song is based on an arguing couple I passed on the street while riding my bike in the first month of the pandemiic; the trumpet is the woman’s voice and the trombone is the man’s. In the context of the unfolding catastrophe, even their fighting sounded beautiful because it was human and since it felt like everything was slipping away from us, I wanted to record every bit of humanity that I could before it disappeared, taking snapshots in my mind of these beautiful people on the streets.

At the same time as these daily bike rides, I started painting portraits to get by, since my furloughed pay wasn’t enough to pay the bills. This daily process of portrait painting also echoed that feeling of wanting to record some last impressions of humankind before it faded away. ” – Jon Campbell

http://instagram.com/freejonnycampbell

L.A. Chaí – All My Fight (Spotify)

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L.A. Chaí – All My Fight
(Spotify)

“There is no noise here. Here is a fairy tale enchanting your ears from the wizard -L.A. Chaí-. Filled with splendor and so seemingly simple, but at the same time charming magic. Acquaintance with -All My Fight- is an instant and you will remember it forever.”

“Здесь нет шума. Здесь чарующая ваши уши сказка от волшебника -L.A. Chaí-. Наполненная великолепием и такой, казалось бы, простой, но при этом очаровательной магией. Знакомство с -All My Fight- это мгновение и вы его запомните навсегда.”

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Artist shared few words behind his inspiration about this song with Nagamag:

" I wrote this song after during a really hard time in life when I was getting into a lot of arguments with a girl I had liked for a long time. It felt like we were always at odds and the worst part was, it seemed that we were fighting over the smallest and most unimportant things. After one fight in particular she left crying and I sat down at the piano to process. These are the things I wanted to say. I hope one day she’ll hear this. "

https://www.instagram.com/l.a.chai

About L.A. Chai

There’s nothing like the Chaí in L.A.” - the famous phrase that led to the journey of a lifetime.

Andrew Bergthold is a producer, songwriter child of the 90’s. He developed a deep love for music in his hometown Kansas City Missouri. As a producer and writer Andrew has been a part of countless songs and projects spanning genres and languages and has already received one grammy and is currently nominated for two more. Andrew hopes to continue this legacy as he creates under his new artist platform as L.A. Chai. And he can’t wait to release songs and collaborative projects that bend and defy genres. You can expect songs to range from dark and edgy to upbeat and fun. As L.A. Chai leans into the idea that 'Good music transcends boundaries'.

Bad Habits – Love Me/Hate Me – Acoustic (Spotify)

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Bad Habits – Love Me/Hate Me – Acoustic
(Spotify)

“The vocals in -Love Me / Hate Me - are a veritable lyrical volcano that erupts up to crimson skies. Singing somewhere in the upper atmosphere, squeezes the chest in the most vulnerable place. And your heart skips a beat. Bravo! -Bad Habits- hit the sweet spot.”

“Вокал в -Love Me/Hate Me- настоящий лирический вулкан, который извергается до багровых небес. Поющий где-то в верхних слоях атмосферы, он сдавливает грудь в самом уязвимом месте. И ваше сердце замирает. Браво! -Bad Habits- попали в точку.”

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“Love Me/Hate Me” is a song about trying to love someone while suffering from BPD (borderline personality disorder). A daily ongoing struggle, trying to convince yourself that all the lies your mind creates aren't real...

https://www.instagram.com/whatisrocknroll

Bad Habits is a collective of Jo (vocals), Ellie (vocals/bass), Severin (lead guitar), Spiros (guitar), and Apostol (drums) based in Athens, Greece. The band’s eclectic style pulls diverse elements of classic and punk rock for a unique, modern sound with a kick of 70s nostalgia.

The culmination of a decade-and-a-half’s worth of collaboration and experimentation, including ventures into acoustic pop, hardcore punk, and beyond, Bad Habits was established in the fall of 2018. Though initially intended to be a cover band, it wasn’t long before the project took on a life of its own. Drawing on diverse rock influences, the group took to the studio to show off their full potential (and distinctive style).

Now fresh off the heels of their debut single, “California,” Bad Habits are gaining serious traction in the alternative music scene. Rooted in uncompromising authenticity, they serve as a beacon for relatable self-expression and the obliteration of senseless stereotyping with their sharp Rock & Roll edge.

With 15 more songs slated for release, the band is looking forward to a continued upward trajectory through 2021.

https://whatisrocknroll.bandcamp.com/

Tom Moriarty – Hurricane (Spotify)

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Tom Moriarty – Hurricane
(Spotify)

“Drawn by deep and recognizable elements of rock art, multifaceted arrangement, elegant and lively acoustic guitar. Lulling romantic image, a mirage uncontrollable vortex of fire and elegant dance sound modulations.”

“Глубоко прочерченные и узнаваемые элементы арт-рока, многогранная аранжировка, изящная и живая акустическая гитара. Убаюкивающие романтическими образы, мираж неконтролируемых вихрей огня и изящный танец звуковых переливов.”

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Artist shared with Nagamag his story behind this song inspiration:

" To be honest I wrote this song about a homeless girl. It's not one I know but it's her story. When I wrote this song I saw her, going from place to place, the arguments, the sorrow. There are those that can not see how people can become homeless, that sometimes there are people that will have no where to go. We are all closer than we like to think. I found this photo below that to me represented that girl. She's trying to make things better but really she's on the run. Sometimes she's running from people and other times she's running from things in the past, things within her. It's often that people might not see the reasons, or know how to deal with them. So I write this line "You've been running for so long, but do you really know what you're running from". For me homelessness in the 21st century is totally unacceptable. People are so prejudice. I met this person once who honestly said, "homeless people want to be homelesss". And I'm like what the fuck. The point is that when you have people like that in power then you have people like this homeless girl on the streets. Things gotta change. Anyway, here's the song about her called "Hurricane.

- Tom Moriarty
https://www.instagram.com/thetommoriarty/