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SEKI – Play It Cool

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Alt Pop, Indie Pop, Review (EN)|

“It start on very positive note, with a guitar riff and rhythm while you wait for the first verse. Love the small electronic parts that layers the rest of the sound. Vocals are really good, nicely edited with a delay parts, but the part I like the most is chorus line, it makes you wanna sing along.”

-Nagamag.com

Taking influences from Tears for Fears, The 1975 and The Strokes, the Bangkok-based musician SEKI creates a shoegaze-inflected indie pop sound, rich with layered harmonies and instantly-memorable melodies. SEKI’s music is dominated by new wave synth sounds, falsetto vocals, lushly-layered harmonies and instantaneous pop melodies.

“Play It Cool” is a song that was inspired by a really awkward experience that SEKI had, while trying to chat with an attractive woman in a park. As you might be able to imagine, it didn’t go as planned! He walked away from the exchange, face red and completely embarrassed.

However, it wasn’t all for nothing. He ended up writing the song about that moment, though he still felt second-hand embarrassment during the writing process, just thinking about that experience.

“It's really about trying to capture the awkwardness I’ve had over time just trying to act ‘normal’ in front of people,” says SEKI. “I think we’ve all probably been guilty at times of pretending to be cooler than we actually are, so I’m hoping people will relate to that in this track.”

http://auteurresearch.com/artists/seki/

Running Violet – WNL (Who Needs Love)

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Indie Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

Running Violet – WNL (Who Needs Love)
(Spotify)

“Everyone needs love and music, because this is the only thing in this world that can ignite the extinct fire in the soul and fill the empty vessels of love. The Indie Pop rhythm is a pleasant and very positive melody and atmosphere of complete idyll. There, behind the bend, she awaits you - love!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Всем нужна любовь и музыка, ведь это единственное в этом мире, что способно разжечь потухший огонь в душе и наполнить пустые сосуды любви. Ритм Indie Pop, приятная и очень позитивная мелодия и атмосфера полной идиллии. Там, за поворотом вас ждёт она — любовь!”

-Nagamag.com

Running Violet is an eclectic collaboration of musicians. What started as an online ad for musical companionships resulted in hip shaking, tear-jerking, raging songs that soon occupied some of Toronto’s best live music venues and underground parties.

https://www.instagram.com/runningvioletofficial/

Their explosive new offering, “WNL (Who Needs Love),” takes an uplifting, hopeful look at growing up and the consequential traumas that shaped our futures. It features a punchy guitar solo by their guitarist Petr Balaz who fully produced, mixed and mastered the colourful tune about self-discovery.

Running Violet initially had its roots planted firmly in old school Rock & Roll with guitar licks, tones and solos ricocheting from ear to foot. Now, they incorporate sounds of the modern era while still holding on tightly to the styles that shaped them.

Luminous Wavez – Ex Regrets

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Indie Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

Luminous Wavez – Ex Regrets
(Spotify)

“A work that remembers with its melody and rhythm is very non -standard for its genre, leaving behind a lot of space and ideas for thought. This deep vocals, with its timbre color, you will remember forever. Such tracks never remain without attention.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Очень нестандартная для своего жанра работа, которая запоминает своей мелодией и ритмом, оставляя после себя много места и идей для размышления. Этот глубокий вокал, с его тембральной окраской вы запомните навсегда. Такие треки никогда не остаются без внимания.”

-Nagamag.com

Kieler Avery – Joke

Categories: Audio, Rock, The Latest|Tags: Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Pop Rock, Review (EN-RU)|

Kieler Avery – Joke
(Spotify)

“In this track, from -kieler Avery - there is a huge share of madness, unbridled energy and pure buzz! Is this not the most important thing when you have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the classic Pop Rock music and become part of a huge universe!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“В этом треке от -Kieler Avery- присутствует огромная доля сумасшествия, безудержной энергии и чистого кайфа! А не это ли самое главное, когда у вас есть возможность окунуться в атмосферу классической Pop Rock музыки и стать частью огромной вселенной!”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.kielermusic.com/

Dean McMullen – Luna

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Folk, Indie Folk, Indie Pop, Review (EN)|

Dean McMullen – Luna
(Spotify)

“Love long intros, specially when they are not expected, like in a pop or any commercial song. Beautiful buildup and vocals, drum section is mixed to be in the background, but enough to give it a needed drive while listening. Song should be perfect for some movie scene. ”

-Nagamag.com

Ex-city of Exeter singing songwriter Dean McMullen releases his debut album ‘Part One’, on Friday 2nd September 2022. This ties in with a headline UK tour which takes place throughout September, as outlined below. His debut album called 'Part One' on digital and limited edition coloured vinyl.

Like its deceptively delicate singles; 'Clouds Hold Up The Sun', 'Migrating Birds', 'Speechless' and 'Christine' the album is a multi-layered musical extrvaganza lurking within an enigmatic melodic slowglobe. There are flashes of heroic rock guitars, dashes of bar room piano and hints of fragrant female harmonies as the sound gently ebbs and flows with bashful melodies breaking out of the kind of lush musical orchestration last heard on an ELO B-side circa 'Out Of The Blue'.

If peddling a sound which ambles somewhere between Elliot Smith and Mercury Rev makes him sound like the introspective sort then rest assured that Dean has deftly clocked up enough muscular motorway miles to unnerve the average RAC trooper. Raised on a steady diet of punk rock in Exeter – local heroes The Computers were a special teenage kicking delight – and now based in the Netherlands, his is a tale of incessant gigging as guitarist in oft-loved Muncie Girls interspersed with the odd stint on the slightly more salubrious tour bus circuit as tech for the likes of Tim Burgess and Baxter Dury.

Rather excellently, there is a whole album of this stuff already in the panda canda. Meticulously produced by Gethin Pearson (Kele Bloc Party, ALMA, whenyoung) with Simon Dobson (Bring Me The Horizon, Parallax Orchestra) on the superluscious arrangements 'Part One' is a triumphant collection of sweeping melodies and swooping strings – one part pure ‘Snowman & The Snowdog’ escapism, three parts road-tripping reality. It’s a good balance in an off-balance world, and it is the fourth of four releases as part of the Fierce Panda Albums Club following in the footsteps of Chili Palmer, Enjoyable Listens and Scrounge.

Dean McMullen kicked off the year with a solo live show at Pandamonium! at The Victoria in Dalston. Fresh from Sound City in Liverpool and supporting Tim Burgess on his UK Tour, yet more gigs are coming soon, very much like this...

LIVE DATES

September headline tour

06 - Newcastle - Little Buildings

07 - Keighley - The Exchange

08 - London - The Old Blue Last

09 - Hastings - The Piper

10 - Brighton - The Hope

11 - Trowbridge - The Pump

14 - Exeter - Cavern

16 - Newport - Le Pub

17 - Bristol - Exchange Basement

18 - Southampton - Suburbia

October

14 - Till The Fest 2, London

November

8 - The Fleece, Bristol (Supporting Tim Burgess)

9 - Laffayette, London (Supporting Tim Burgess)

12 - Le Pub, Newport (Supporting Tim Burgess)

https://www.instagram.com/deanmuncie/

Estella Dawn – Steal Your Girl

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Commercial, Indie Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

Estella Dawn – Steal Your Girl
(Video)

“There are never a lot of high -quality indie pop and the new single -Estella Dawn will make you know that music is something beautiful, melodic and impressive imagination. Feel this light taste of beautiful and very necessary for your heart music.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Качественного Indie Pop никогда не бывает много и новый сингл -Estella Dawn- даст вам понять, что музыка — это нечто прекрасное, мелодичное и впечатляющее ваше воображение. Прочувствуйте на себе этот лёгкий привкус красивой и очень нужной вашему сердцу музыки.”

-Nagamag.com

From stealing the spotlight to stealing your girl, New Zealand breakthrough producer, singer and songwriter Estella Dawn continues the climb, with her sophisticated and catchy new single.

Releasing September 2nd, ‘Steal Your Girl’ leads with retro bass-work and hooky melodic lifts from both the vocals and surrounding synths. The song then follows a nostalgic pathway through mellow, lower-toned verses, towards the resolve of a simple yet striking, easily memorable chorus. Estella’s ever-seductive vocals prove increasingly alluring, aptly reinforcing the desire and self-confidence at the heart of the writing.

Showcasing some of the artist’s most intricate and near-EDM-style production techniques, the new single balances minimalism of melody with evolution of design, for a structure that’s smooth yet snappy, and rightfully drops in with a bang each time the hook returns. The pre-chorus in particular helps elevate this, taking us through an intimate, breathy moment of quiet contemplation, before the ultimate redirection strikes as our protagonist swoops in for the steal.

Always a master of incorporating unexpected twists in both lyrical substance and musicality, Estella’s approach is consistently refreshing – forever pushing the boundaries of contemporary and traditional pop, with stories and set-ups that intrigue and satisfy in newly creative ways. For ‘Steal Your Girl’ we get a touch of Lady Gaga influence in both that gamer-esque bass-line and the distant vocal inflections; the sort that bring a sense of choral presence and color to the stage.

Ceaselessly integrating all essential traits for longevity – the talent, work ethic, passion, precision and originality – Estella has been breaking down the barriers between indie and mainstream pop since her emergence in 2020. With each new single the identity of her sound and the strength and soul of her voice have continued to reach an ever-expanding global audience. Now introducing yet another fresh take, keeping things familiar enough to connect yet interesting enough to hit with impact, ‘Steal Your Girl’ rounds off the summer with a fine fusion of energy and temptation.

https://www.instagram.com/estelladawnmusic

Creature Canyon – Heartbeat

Categories: Rock, The Latest, Video|Tags: Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Review (EN-RU)|

Creature Canyon – Heartbeat
(Video)

“Set your biorhythm to good and positive vibrations and enjoy the beautiful vocals of the group -creature Canyon-. Let this cheerful Indie Rock become an integral part of your life and decorate your mood in the brightest colors!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Настройте свой биоритм на добрые и позитивные вибрации и насладитесь красивым вокалом группы -Creature Canyon-. Пусть этот жизнерадостный Indie Rock станет неотъемлемой частью вашей жизни и разукрасит ваше настроение в самые яркие цвета!”

-Nagamag.com

Today, September 2nd, Creature Canyon release their coming of age debut album, ‘Remarks’,via Gnu Roam/Kartel Music Group – Stream ‘Remarks’ Here.

https://music.creaturecanyonmusic.com/remarks

The album follows the release of a strings of singles including the expansive Sleepwalking, the groovey ‘Faded Fire’, the driving ‘Simulator’, the soulful ‘Mirrors’ and the propulsive ‘Pressure’, which served as an introduction to the band’s debut album – a coming of age tale capturing the emotional conflicts of love and loss through a journey of self-discovery, portrayal of personal growth and reflection in the modern age, all wrapped around the band’s texturally rich and well-crafted sound.

The upbeat alt groover album focus track — ‘Heartbeat’ — arrives alongside a euphoric backyard performance video. With sunny three-part vocal harmonies, bouncy guitar solos and catchy love-drenched choruses, “Heartbeat” shows Creature Canyon’s uncanny ability to embody their Southern California vibes to form their own niche, in the ever-evolving indie/alternative soundspace – Watch the ‘Heartbeat’ music video here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCE1meow9d4

‘Remarks’ was produced by Private Island frontman Christian Lum, engineered by Mike Schuppan (Foster The People, Young The Giant, Wolf Alice), mixed by Jordon Silva (Vance Joy, The Avett Brothers), and mastered by Brian Lucey (Cage The Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys).

Talking about the album, Creature Canyon say; “creating this album has been a journey for us, both emotionally and sonically. We spent a lot of time early on in the writing process establishing a sound that collectively represented each and every member of the band. We all had equal contributions to the songwriting, pulling from each member’s past experiences to bring it all together”.

Formed in San Diego, CA, Creature Canyon encapsulates the fiery energy of indie/alt rock with waves of modern psychedelia. The band consists of members Austin Steele (vocals, guitar), Ryan Amyot (guitar), Kyle Victoria (drums), Aaron Lund (bass), and Luc Fralic (keyboards, percussion). Known for their thrilling and captivating live performances, Creature Canyon have received nods from Billboard, Paste, and many other industry tastemakers.

Building upon their prior EPs ‘Life I Know’ and ‘Did You Want That’, the band has made a considerable leap forward in their songwriting journey, seeking to tackle themes that deal with the emotional conflicts of love and loss through a journey of self-discovery.

Creature Canyon’s debut album ‘Remarks’ is out now via Gnu Roam/Kartel Music Group. Stream ‘Remarks’ Here. Watch the ‘Heartbeat’ music video here.

https://www.instagram.com/creaturecanyon/

‘REMARKS’ TRACKLISTING

Mirrors

In The Dark

Pressure

Simulator

Sleepwalking

Naive Kid

Magnesium

Heartbeat

Electric Touch

Remarks

Faded Fire

Not Human

Winter Gardens – Crystallise

Categories: Blogwave, The Latest, Video|Tags: Electro Pop, Indie Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

Winter Gardens – Crystallise
(Video)

“Come through the atmosphere Electro Pop and become part of this enchanting performance. The vocalist’s voice takes somewhere to the distance, dissolving beyond the horizon and not letting go for a second! Music, which is capable of performing the incredible – pulling you out of the comfort zone.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Окажитесь в окружении атмосферы Electro Pop и станьте частью этого фееричного представления. Голос вокалистки уносит куда-то в даль, растворяя за горизонтом и не отпуская ни на секунду! Музыка, которая способна совершить невероятное — вытянуть вас из привычной вам зоны комфорта.”

-Nagamag.com

For fans of Chvrches, St Lucia, Foxes and more, Winter Gardens’ new single ‘Crystallise’ combines bubbling, transcendental synths and locomotive disco beats. Taking inspiration from some of the more avant-garde artists of the 1980’s, the track looks to create something not heard before but yet slightly familiar — a forward look into the future of the past.

Crystallise is the latest in a series of critically acclaimed singles from the Brighton-based band, following their 2020 debut EP ’Tapestry’. Led by the stunning vocals of singer Ananda Howard, the band’s music features cascading guitars, arping synthesisers, elegantly flowing keys, serene textures and a pulsing groove glued together with a brooding energy.

The single’s bright sound is matched by a lyrical message about the darker side of social media: “In an age of fabricated ideology that most of us maunder aimlessly through a digital reality, promoting and expressing your output can become almost overwhelming and ironically disconnecting” explains Ananda. “Expectations of image, “proving yourself” and an obligation to create statuses can cause a loss of context.”

HOAX – b?

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Review (EN-RU), Surf Rock|

HOAX – b?
(Spotify)

“What do you think will work if you combine such genres as Surf and Indie Rock? You will be surprised at what miracles sometimes take place in a musical world in which such amazing imagination tracks are born. Positive, warmth and love that pour over the edge of sweeping away everything in their path!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Как вы думаете, что получится, если совместить такие жанры, как Surf и Indie Rock? Вы удивитесь, какие чудеса порой происходят в музыкальном мире, в котором рождаются такие потрясающие воображение треки. Позитив, тепло и любовь, которые льются через край сметая всё на своём пути!”

-Nagamag.com

Indie / Alternative band HOAX released b? – the long-awaited narrative-driven debut concept album and a 17-track project detailing the inner workings of being vs. doing.

(stream here) https://ffm.to/hoax-being.OPR

“If all you are is what you do, how can you ever be?”

The entirety of the album is best characterized by its title track, “b?”, which happens to also be the exact center point as well. The whole idea of transitioning from a DO-er to a BE-er is embodied by the themes focused around the idea of BEING. The narrative told isn’t meant to be esoteric or grand; instead, it is just a simple truth boiled down to a quiet realization:

“Honestly, this life moves like a daydream, caught between how the way it goes ain’t always the way it seems. So lovely, cut right through all the ugly feelings faced, cause the way they are ain’t always the way we should be.”

QUOTE

“Behind all the facades we put up, under all the masks we wear – there we are: Ourselves in Being form. It used to be very hard for me to explain what it meant ‘to be’ to other people. And believe me – I know I am not original in this line of questioning. For God’s sake, we all know what Shakespeare said through Hamlet, but as the album developed, it became clear to me that ‘being’ is synonymous with ‘peace’. And that peace looks different in everyone’s mirror. It starts with self-reflection, and never ends with anything other than life devotion to your truest form. I’ve said it so many times throughout our career, but if there is anything you take away from listening to HOAX and this album, it's to please prioritize your peace. We are only here for a moment in the blip of infinity, and during that blink, our peace and being will always be under the scrutiny of the randomness and chaos of life. Perfect the art of sitting still, to know yourself, show and embody empathy, and be authentic to your peace.”

-Michael Raj

Roller Derby – Only You

Categories: Pop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Alt Pop, Dream pop, Indie Pop, Review (EN-RU)|

Roller Derby – Only You
(Video)

“The romantic track in the genres of Indie and Dream Pop will help you give your dreams a little sunny and rainbow color. -Roller derby- will tell you a love story, help you open your eyes and look at the blue sky, because it is there that real feelings arise.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Романтический трек в жанрах Indie и Dream Pop поможет вам придать вашим мечтам немного солнечного и радужного колорита. -Roller Derby- расскажет вам историю любви, поможет открыть глаза и взглянуть на голубое небо, ведь именно там зарождаются настоящие чувства.”

-Nagamag.com