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Marci – Pass Time

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

“Such music very quickly leaves a mark in memory and sounds in the head constantly, like a virus that crept under your skin, and medicines do not exist. Lamp indie pop from the amazing -marci-, which will remain inside you forever.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Такая музыка очень быстро оставляет след в памяти и звучит в голове постоянно, словно вирус, который закрался вам под кожу, а лекарства от него не существует. Ламповый Indie Pop от потрясающей -Marci-, который останется внутри вас навсегда.”

-Nagamag.com

Marci – the solo project of TOPS’ Marta Cikojevic – presents “Pass Time,” the latest single/video from her forthcoming debut self-titled album, out August 5th on Arbutus Records. Marci also announces a London headline show at London’s Laylow on 10 August.

Cikojevic’s velvety vocals are a focal point throughout Marci, a compassionate companion whether she’s having a laugh or relating tough truths sympathetically, as is the case on today’s “Pass Time.” In Cikojevic’s words, “Pass Time” is a song about “recognizing the same cycles you’ve put yourself in, and finding a way out. Trying to snap out of a bad habit, even when it feels so good.” “Pass Time” follows last month’s “Terminal,” “another timeless, immaculate groove” (Gorilla vs. Bear), and the previously shared “Immaterial Girl” and “Entertainment,” and is presented alongside a video directed by Marci herself.

Produced by Cikojevic’s TOPS bandmate David Carriere, the songs comprising Marci are thoughtfully arranged, with plenty of space allowing each element to shine independently. Carrierre and Cikojevic approached Marci with the idea that they wanted to craft hits—songs that were catchy and danceable while still being emotionally honest and down-to-earth. The result is a guileless collection of synth pop songs that brim with unabashed sincerity. Marci is about finding catharsis in all its forms, whether it be through a crying session behind closed doors or the euphoria that hits when you hear your favorite song on the radio.

Marci was put together over the course of a year in a Montreal apartment reminiscent of a 1993 pawnshop, full of synthesizers and obscure instruments dating back to the 1980s. The songs were written on Rhodes and bass and then fleshed out with harmonies, guitars, samplers, and FM and analogue synthesizers—and a little help from their friends. Rounding out the band on Marci are Mitch Davis, Rene Wilson, Austin Tufts (Braids) on drums, and Chloé Soldevila (Anemone), Adam Byczkowski (Better Person) and Jane Penny (TOPS) on backing vocals.

This fall, Marci will kick off her debut solo North American tour, starting in Montreal on Sat. Oct. 8th. She’ll play Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto before wrapping up the tour in Los Angeles on Fri. Oct. 28th. A full list of dates are below.

https://www.instagram.com/marciii

Caroline Elise – Ghost Town

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

Caroline Elise – Ghost Town
(Spotify)

“The melody of a living guitar, the light rhythm against the background, the atmosphere of Indie Folk and the beautiful vocals -caroline elise - is always a win -win option to stock up in your soul and stay there forever!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Мелодия живой гитары, лёгкий ритм на фоне, атмосфера Indie Folk и красивый вокал -Caroline Elise- — это всегда беспроигрышный вариант, чтобы запасть в вашу душу и остаться там навсегда!”

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artist said about this song:

"this song is about queer love turned sour and how the past can hover around you, even when you'd hoped it would dissolve. i was influenced by dodie, phoebe bridgers, and walks around the neighborhood where my ex-girlfriend used to live. my plan is to create a visual world for this song that is inspired by the dusty, dilapidated environment of old western ghost towns."

sarah lake – Get In or Get Out

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

sarah lake – Get In or Get Out
(Spotify)

“A rhythmic, very positive track in the Americana and Country genre with an incomparable vocal from the beautiful -sarah lake-. The melodic music, which, as if a hot drink envelops all your gut and you, being intoxicated in a light intoxication, are ready to dance under it until the morning!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Ритмичный, очень позитивный трек в жанре Americana и Country с бесподобным вокалом от прекрасной -Sarah Lake-. Мелодичная музыка, которая словно горячительный напиток обволакивает всё ваше нутро и вы, пребывая в лёгком опьянении готовы танцевать под него до утра!”

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https://instagram.com/singsarahlake

Sarah wrote “Get In or Get Out "with Songland contestant and Dove Award Winner Steve Fee, James Shelley formally of The American Authors and Indie Country artist Jillian Steele . The lyric is motivating and compelling. Encouraging listeners to follow their dreams and journey out into the world. Produced by Grammy nominated Ernie Lake giving it a sleek Pop Country feel.

Gerald Slevin – Kiss to the Future

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

Gerald Slevin – Kiss to the Future
(Spotify)

“There are more such unexpected and pleasant musical innovations from -gorald Slevin-, whose voice is very nice to listen! Beautiful arrangement in the genres of Lo-Fi and Indie Pop draws bizarre images in the imagination, immersing in the atmosphere of a light and positive track.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Побольше таких неожиданных и приятных музыкальных новинок от -Gerald Slevin-, голос которого слушать очень приятно! Красивая аранжировка в жанрах Lo-fi и Indie Pop рисует причудливые образы в воображении, погружая в атмосферу лёгкого и позитивного трека.”

-Nagamag.com

The idea for “Kiss to the Future” came almost by accident. On a recent hike with his 4-year-old daughter, Slevin found himself trying to gently explain the temporary nature of the pandemic, in response to her asking why they had to wear masks. Suddenly, she blew a kiss to the sky. “I asked her what that was about, and she said she was blowing a kiss to the future,” he says. He was so moved by the gesture, he wrote the entire song in about 15 minutes that very day. The result was a message of unity and humanity in a time of profound darkness. “After so many years with The Color Bars, I wanted my first release as a solo artist to be something optimistic and forward-looking, so it was kind of perfect.” “Kiss to the Future” is an incredibly promising debut for an artist that has already cut his teeth on other projects and is ready to find his solo stride in 2021. “I think the song is about trying to be actively optimistic,” says Slevin. “It’s not always easy, especially these days, but I think it’s something you can work at.”

https://www.instagram.com/geraldslevinmusic

Charlie John – All I Know

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

Charlie John – All I Know
(Spotify)

“From a simple indie pop melody and with a minimum arrangement -Charlie John, created a beautiful, rich in action, emotions and energy composition. The combination of living tools and vocals create a very deep dive!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Из простой Indie Pop мелодии и с минимальной аранжировкой -Charlie John- создал прекрасную, насыщенную действием, эмоциями и энергией композицию. Сочетание живых инструментов и вокала создают очень глубокое погружение!”

-Nagamag.com

Heartbreak and wanting to change. A dark pop song with energetically sad lyrics and pulsing instrumental creates a classic commercial pop sound of heartache

https://www.instagram.com/charliejohnmusic_

VERN – Walls

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

VERN – Walls
(Spotify)

“The melody and the general atmosphere of immersion in the track are made at the most accessible level. Here you will have the opportunity to swim in the nostalgic rhythms Indie pop, listen to beautiful vocals and relax with your soul and heart.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Мелодия и общая атмосфера погружения в трек здесь выполнена на максимально доступном уровне. Здесь у вас будет возможность искупаться в ностальгических ритмах Indie Pop, послушать красивый вокал и отдохнуть душой и сердцем.”

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VERN managed to pack a whole story into a song without lacking excitement, narrative design or moral, while finding the right tone and instruments for every situation described.

The Indie/Folk Pop song "Walls“ illustrates an afternoon gathering. It begins with a bass arpeggio embedded in a melancholic and discreet organ riff. Supported by the locomotion beat of e-drums, accented with a snare and guided with the picking of an acoustic guitar, the song builds quickly. "Everybody is getting seated in the same old chairs, let's talk about cake." VERN describes a situation where the narrator is involuntarily part of a situation affected by changeless sequences and repetitive habits, musically carried by a restrained composition. In an almost cynical way VERN sings about the narrator's needs which unfortunately stay unseen and unheard.

In the chorus VERN draws attention to the person's inability to let go of behaviors while also examining the self imposed limitations of staying behind walls and not letting others in. Suddenly a conversation with the "wooden Jesus" begins, revealing the suppressed anger of a never changing situation. Sometimes people think that problems go away through passive prayer but the narrator realizes that real change is only possible by actively changing oneself. Not by trying to change others all over again.

Using the metaphor of an actor facing a wall, he decides to stop standing and waiting, and chooses to walk away. The narrator points out that there is always hope for all involved to approach each other again: "Footprints" could be found and followed by those who choose "to break down their walls". The upbuilding arrangements by natural drums, trombones, violins and (vocals?) conveys a mostly melancholic environment, yet tinged with a small hopefulness in the contrasted final part.

There also will be a music video which will outline feelings linked to stagnation, movement, constriction and freedom.

https://www.instagram.com/thisisvern/

Qwiet Type – Alone With You

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

Qwiet Type – Alone With You
(Spotify)

“Truly one of the most cute and childishly naive tracks that you have ever heard. The surprisingly kind and warm atmosphere of the narrative in the stylistic direction of Lo-Fi and Indie Pop. Sometimes, as it may seem to us, in our world there is too little beauty and such tracks make it a little brighter.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“По-настоящему один из самых милых и по-детски наивных треков, которые вы когда-либо слышали. Удивительно добрая и тёплая атмосфера повествования в стилистическом направлении Lo-fi и Indie Pop. Иногда, как нам может показаться, в нашем мире слишком мало красоты и подобные треки делают его немного ярче.”

-Nagamag.com

https://www.instagram.com/qwiettype

Isabel Dumaa – Call My Bluff

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

Isabel Dumaa – Call My Bluff
(Spotify)

“Excellent commercial music in the genres of Electro Pop and Indie Pop with a magic vocal -weisabel duma-, he will appeal to both her devoted fans and new listeners who first heard her voice in this track.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Прекрасная коммерческая музыка в жанрах Electro Pop и Indie Pop с волшебным вокалом -Isabel Dumaa-, он понравится как её преданным поклонникам, так и новым слушателям, которые впервые услышали её голос в этом треке. ”

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https://ffm.to/callmybluff

Isabel Dumaa is primed to make waves in your favorite pop playlists. At 18 years old, the LA resident is making music with bright melodies that are both empowering and sensitive. For her first live gig she opened for Small Pools to a sold out crowd at The Roxy. Having already amassed 27.3k Tik Tok Followers and nearly 1 Million Likes, Isabel is prepping her debut singles. The first is "Call My Bluff".

"Call My Bluff" is a catchy pop track that pulls you in with its sweet melody and syncopated beats and gets you immediately in your feelings. Isabel's voice is direct and conversational; you want to hear what she is going to sing next. Dealing with a sense of not being good enough is universal.

As Isabel details:

"I write in cursive 'cause it makes me feel smarter," came to me one day after leaving school. I had left my computer at home and had to hand-write part of an essay, and I did so in cursive. I asked myself why I chose to write in cursive and looking at the writing, I realized it gave me a sense of distinctiveness and individuality, regardless of the words I put down. Even though I didn't feel confident in the essay, the cursive made it feel better. That idea became the basis for this song. Later that year, I moved to LA and found myself experiencing feelings of inferiority and doubt. Yet, I found myself doing little things or putting up different facades that would make me feel better about myself, or at least appear so. I wanted to write a song that encapsulated that feeling of imposter syndrome and conquering it.

A San Francisco native, Isabel Dumaa has been writing songs since 11 years old. She was raised on the greats like Billie Holiday, James Taylor, Carole King and Patsy Cline. This led her to Taylor Swift and Isabel has been writing songs ever since. Even before she was writing her own music, she was telling people she was going to be a rock star. As soon as she graduated high school, she moved out to LA to pursue her dream.

Her voice her primary instrument, Isabel started singing the moment she could speak. Over the years she has not only worked with professional vocal coaches but industry producers and songwriters, as well. During her years of study she also learned guitar, piano, and of course, the ukulele! Having a library's worth of songwriting under her belt, Isabel is ready to bring her music to your headphones.

Her rich vocals and solid pop sensibilities makes her songs personal and relatable. There's an undeniable comforting, conversational tone to her vocals that draws you in and keeps you there. She draws inspiration from R&B, Bedroom Pop, and even Folk and Jazz. Her individual style is sure to turn heads and add to her ever-growing fan base. Her cover of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero's "Home" 1.7 Million views. She also recorded three songs for PROTO, making her SXSW debut as a hologram with their technology that was featured this year in Austin.

The world is just getting to know Isabel Dumaa.

https://www.instagram.com/imisabeldumaa/

JANAKI x INDI – Daughter Sun

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

JANAKI x INDI – Daughter Sun
(Spotify)

“An outstanding work with vocals, he practically pulsates in your head and does not give rest to his frantic beauty. The atmosphere of Indie Pop capses and captivates and you feel how to stink with this hypnotic, sound trance every minute.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Выдающаяся работа с вокалом, он практически пульсирует в вашей голове и не даёт покоя своей неистовой красотой. Атмосфера Indie Pop очаровывает и пленит и вы ощущаете, как с каждой минутой тоните в этом гипнотическом, звуковом трансе.”

-Nagamag.com

Daughter Sun is the debut collaboration of London-based artists JANAKI and INDI. JANAKI layers percussive rhythms and soulful melodies with INDI’s harmonious and empowering vocals. Written and recorded during lockdown, the song captures the feeling of re-found freedom and delicately comments on current environmental issues. Daughter Sun is the perfect summer soundtrack, holding a thoughtful meaning within its fresh indie-pop vibe.

Jenny Kern – I Should Lose You

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

Jenny Kern – I Should Lose You
(Spotify)

“A high -quality release, with pure, can even be said to be a crystal sound that will bring the freshness and ease of being in your mood. -Jenny Kern- feels very good in the atmosphere of Indie Pop and creates very beautiful tracks.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)

“Качественный релиз, с чистым, даже можно сказать кристальным звучанием, которое привнесёт в ваше настроение свежесть и лёгкость бытия. -Jenny Kern- очень хорошо чувствует себя в атмосфере Indie Pop и создаёт очень красивые треки.”

-Nagamag.com

"This song is about falling out of love with someone and realizing you need to let them go. The relationship was failing and it became so one-sided. It’s easy to realize that you no longer have feelings for someone but it’s the intrinsic difficulty of hurting them is what makes it so hard. You can be in a relationship, feel a shift and know something isn’t right anymore but the second you say it out loud it’s in the open. You can’t take it back. The truth is, the best solution is to rip off the band aid and move on. That’s what I had to do."

“I Should Lose You” was produced by Carson Cody (Valley, joan, Evie Irie) and Jenny Kern, mixed by Matt Huber (Valley, Nightly, flor) and mastered by Joe LaPorta (Carrie Underwood, David Bowie, Shawn Mendes)

https://www.jennykernmusic.com/