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Mason Stephenson Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Neoclassical Features, Neoclassical Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Classic, Interview, Interview (osf), Mason Stephenson, melancholy, Neoclassical, peaceful, romantic|

Mason Stephenson
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Mason Stephenson:
My music focuses on a romantic/classic style and features a melancholy and peaceful sound.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Mason Stephenson:
I have played piano for around four years, on and off, and I began writing my own pieces at the start of 2020. Since then I have released two pieces and I have more pieces ready for release in the near future.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Mason Stephenson:
I played piano for the first time in secondary school but not long after, I decided to play guitar which my best friend taught me. I used to play guitar in a heavy metal band for a few years before going back to piano and discovering my love for classical music.

Nagamag:
What is your creative process like?

Mason Stephenson:
I am a big believer of just playing the way you feel. Wether that be pouring your feelings into music as a way of release or delving into your emotions for a great sense of connection with what you play.

Nagamag:
Who are some of your influences?

Mason Stephenson:
My favourite composer will always be Chopin. I always feel that his pieces contain so much raw emotion and are so intricate that they will always interest me. In modern classical I am also a big lover of a composer called Eric Christian, his music is massively romantic which is one of my favourite qualities of piano pieces. I find that romantic pieces can really tell a story and paint a picture in your mind without the need for words. I find that being able to tell a story with only notes and melody is a truly remarkable art form.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Mason Stephenson:
Fleetwood Mac "Rhiannon"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Mason Stephenson:
Eric Christian "Valse Arabesque No.1"

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Con Piliouras Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, The Latest, World Music Features, World Music Interviews|Tags: Con Piliouras, Folk, Greek, Interview, Interview (osf), Jazz, Rebetika, World Music|

Con Piliouras
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Con Piliouras:
Greek folk music, Rebetika, Jazz and World Music

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Con Piliouras:
I write music in a variety of different styles, this is because I have a vast taste of musical influences.
My current focus as a composer is to continue developing my World Music project, which is a fusion of Greek, Jazz and other world music influences.

I am also passionate about playing the Guitar, and I thoroughly enjoy performing Jazz.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Con Piliouras:
My first connection to music was at the age of 4. I grow up listening to tradition Greek folk music and I was always mesmerised by the amazing melodies.
The love for music further developed with the exposure of Rock music and then later Jazz.

This was all presented to me by my Mother and Brother.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Con Piliouras:
Chick Corea "Windows"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Con Piliouras:
Manos Hadjidakis "Choros"

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Arkanna Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Electronica Features, Electronica Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Arkanna, Chill Out, Downtempo, Electronica, Interview, Interview (osf), Trip-Hop, world elements|

Arkanna
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Arkanna:
At the moment, I would say electronica, trip-hop, downtempo, chill, sometimes with world elements.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Arkanna:
I grew up in a musical family. With musicians on both my parents sides. I was brought up listening to Rock n Roll, Motown, Soul and everything in between. The UK charts were always on in my house growing up, hearing bands of the 80's like Bronski Beat, The Human League and The Cure. Also often, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and my Mums favourite, Rod Stewart.
When I was a teenager, I loved Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, The Doors, Nirvanna and lots of dance music like Beats international, The Source, Technotronic and 808 State.

I first picked up the guitar at age twenty one. At the time I started going clubbing and loved progressive house back then and all the chillout stuff around at that time. Before this I was more into drawing and painting as my creative outlet. A number of years later I started writing my own songs and played a few acoustic gigs. I was listening to bands like Morcheeba, Beth Orton, Faithless, Massive Attack,Lamb, Portishead, The Chemical Brothers, The Future Sound Of London, Bjork, PJ Harvey and Leftfield.

Soon I met my partner, who was an MC in a Drum n Bass band at the time, and as a DJ he introduced me to a lot of breakbeat, Techno, Hip Hop and DnB. He introduced me to my first production software and I was hooked.

I started to teach myself production developing my acoustic tracks into a more electronic sound. I put a few of my first productions online. In 2009 I was offered work with London based techno/breaks producers, Elite Force and Meat Katie, recording vocals for 'Fire's Still Burnin' on their Dustbowl EP, released on U&A Recordings.

While still working on my own productions, I was also writing and recording music as part of a collective called Timeshade. This brought about a release in 2010 in which my vocals featured on Bambook's track 'off the system' feat Arkanna, the vocals taken from one of the Timeshade songs.

Later, I collaborated with producers from Nomad Records based in Italy, on a three track EP. It was never officially finished due to some problems within the label at the time. You can listen to 'Love is Timeless', on soundcloud, which is one of the tracks from that EP.

Finally by 2017 I felt happy enough with my own music production to begin independently releasing my music, the first of which was 'All This Time'.

My latest release 'Wonder Cloud' has been supported on BBC music Introducing in Scotland and recently remixed by the very talented Side Liner.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Arkanna:
I have always loved music as far back as I can remeber. I was always singing when I was a child. I was given my first keyboard when I was 10 and remember writing lyrics to the songs I made up on it. The Casio SA-1, I thought it was so cool lol. I actually found one a few years ago in a charity shop. I had to buy it haha.
Music for me is about my connection to the unknown mystery, the all or whatever you want to call it or see it as. It is my healer, my passion and a tool for self- reflection and discovery.

Nagamag:
What are your plans for the near future?

Arkanna:
I am currently finishing my EP and plan to develope and release a lot of the music I have written over the past few years, as well as all my current material. I'm also collaborating on a track for another artists forthcoming album, more details on that in the very near future.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Arkanna:
Ane Brun "All My Tears"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Arkanna:
Massive Attack "Teardrop"

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Ryan Flynn Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Blogwave Features, Blogwave Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Interview, Interview (osf), ryan flynn, Synth Pop|

Ryan Flynn
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Ryan Flynn:
The genres that better describe the music style would be Synth Pop, Indie Pop, and Indie Electronic.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Ryan Flynn:
Originally begun as an experimental side project while in film school, ryan flynn has since evolved into a perpetual orb-praising space pop venture. It was in Rochester, NY that ryan flynn established his signature funky synth pop sound, solidified by the release of an eponymous EP in 2019 with widespread praise from the local community.
In 2020, ryan flynn took to the road with his Moog synthesizer, writing and performing improvisational pieces inspired by the scenery across the country.

Currently, ryan flynn is focusing on writing and releasing new tunes such as "Seems Like Yesterday," "Pressure," and "Outside" alongside creating tasteful visuals to accompany the releases.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Ryan Flynn:
My first connection to music was certainly through my parents love for music. I was consistently surrounded by great music and was fortunate to have a piano in our home. No one else could play, but I'm pretty sure it was just there when we bought our house on Long Island. I would fool around and eventually grew to love the instrument! Once high school hit, I found myself writing and performing in a metal band with some great friends. I'd say with all of those things coming together, this was my pathway into music.

Nagamag:
Do you have any plans to follow the release of the latest single, "Outside?"

Ryan Flynn:
Yes! We have a music video for "Outside" coming out December 16th. For the music video, I've combined and edited the works of two amazing artists together; Micah Buzan, who does the beautiful animation, and Taryn Elliot, who does the amazing landscape filmography. The combination of the two really vibes with the the track and I can't wait for people to connect the visuals with the track!

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Ryan Flynn:
Steely Dan "Hey Nineteen"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Ryan Flynn:
Tame Impala Let It Happen

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Ryan Flynn's Website

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Peter Nigido Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Blogwave Features, Blogwave Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: alternative, Electronic, Interview, Interview (osf), Peter Nigido, Pop, Trip Pop|

Peter Nigido
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Peter Nigido:
Alternative, Electronic, Trip Pop

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Peter Nigido:
I first learnt to play the drums when I was in my early teens. I took an interest in hybrid playing, introducing electronic pads, looping systems and live programming set ups to my drum kit. This also encouraged my decision to study studio production. I’m currently signed to indie label Cultivator Records releasing music I produce and now sing and front my own solo works.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Peter Nigido:
Yes, I used to play with mums wooden spoons on a chair accompanying my brother on the acoustic guitar playing songs from U2’s Achtung Baby. Dad popped his head in and asked if I wanted to take drum lessons.

Nagamag:
Have you produced anything this year?

Peter Nigido:
Yeah, I was part of the Facebook group Live Electronic Musicians of Melbourne’s “Covers/Remix” compilation album. We were partnered up with another artist where we had to either remix or cover was her others song. I was paired with Melbourne’s Arcane Trickster and took on the song Project Sign. Arcane Trickster Remixed my song Touch. Was an awesome little project to take on. I real my liked what Arcane Trickster produced with their remix of Touch.

Nagamag:
Anything new releasing over the remainder of the year?

Peter Nigido:
Yep, I have an EP releasing on 11.12.20. It’s an Ep that features a radio edit of the single Touch, 2 B-Sides and 2 feature artists remix of 2 other songs of mine.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Peter Nigido:
Tori "Amos Spark"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Peter Nigido:
Pucifer "Horizons"

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Tessa Kaye Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Pop Features, Pop Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Electronic, Indie Pop, Interview, Interview (osf), R&B, Tessa Kaye|

Tessa Kaye
Interview

Photographer: Rachel Green

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Tessa Kaye:
People most often describe my musical style as R&B, electronic, indie pop.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Tessa Kaye:
I've always had a love and strong passion for music and singing! I've been singing ever since I could talk. I released my first single "Fool's Gold" in January 2020 and it was added to Spotify's New Music Friday U.S. and many other NMF's around the world which was super exciting! Now I've just put out my second single "You Know Who You Are andI hHate You." This song is so close to my heart and I hope that my listeners feel that and resonate with the track. I'm so stoked for next year and everything I'll be releasing then, so look forward to much more music from me!

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Tessa Kaye:
One of my earliest memories of really loving and connecting to music is my little sister and I singing and dancing to Motown. My parents played it all the time and I was always doing little concerts in my house for my family haha. There isn't a single moment I can remember where I wasn't in love with music, so I know this is just something that's always been inside me.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Tessa Kaye:
6LACK "Seasons" (feat. Khalid)

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Tessa Kaye:
Foushee single af

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Jesse Grossi Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Reggae Features, Reggae Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Beach Groove music, inde pop, Indie Rock, Interview, Interview (osf), Jesse Grossi, Pegga, Reggae rock, Ska punk, Smooth California, Vocals|

Jesse Grossi
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Jesse Grossi:
My sound varies between Smooth California reggae/ska/punk/indie pop beach groove music, with soulful, harmonious vocals...

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Jesse Grossi:
Jesse Grossi is a solo artists from Los Angeles Ca, I have been playing music off and on since I was 19. Guitar singing and song writing are my forte but I play multiple instruments. Through out my career I have had some music success in Argentina, to this day I am still growing my fan base.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Jesse Grossi:
The 1st time I heard Sublime - What I Got. It took me a while to get there but as soon as I started playing guitar, I learned basically every Sublime song.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Jesse Grossi:
Mac Dre "Mafioso"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Jesse Grossi:
Sublime "slow ride"

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Lauge Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Ambient Features, Ambient Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Ambient, Drone, Interview, Interview (osf), Lauge, Neoclassical, Psybient|

Lauge
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Lauge:
Ambient, Neoclassical, Drone, Psybient - All with a northern/wintery focus to them

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Lauge:
With a long history of writing electronic music, Henrik Laugesen better known under the pseudonym “Lauge” or as part of “Lauge & Baba Gnohm” still continues to express himself through deep and melancholic soundscapes ranging from beat-less drones to IDM/Glitch.
With a career spanning over two decades and releases with many major labels, Lauge has established a very firm foot hold within the Ambient genre and has a vast network of industry contacts accross many platforms including some major YT Channels and Playlist curators. Lauge has a lot to offer our artists and is a major asset in helping new releases gain traction.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Lauge:
I remember as a kid listening to CD's from artists like Astral Projection, Jean-Michel Jarre, Shakta and Miranda. The sound that these artists represented back then hit me instantly and I wanted to explore how music like this was created. That eventually led me on the path of music creation and I worked my way through a few genres before landing in the ambient genre.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Lauge:
Astral Projection "Utopia"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Lauge:
Endless Melancholy "Collapse"

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We Dream of Eden Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Ambient Features, Ambient Interviews, Features, Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Ambient, Film Score, Interview, Interview (osf), Neoclassical, Post Rock, We Dream Of Eden|

We Dream of Eden
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

We Dream of Eden:
Ambient Neo Classical with Post Rock and Film Score influences

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

We Dream of Eden:
I've been a music producer for over a decade mostly producing for singer songwriters and hip hop artists. Then I began dabbling in film music. I spent a year composing my own music just for a fun side project. That project became We Dream of Eden. My goal with WDEO has always been to create "sonic landscapes" with uplifting instrumentals.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

We Dream of Eden:
I remember my grandfather used to play a game with me where he asked me to pick 5 notes from anywhere on the piano and he would turn it into a song. It was so amazing to me. I think I've been trying to get there ever since... to be unafraid to just create with the things that are in front of me and not over think things.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

We Dream of Eden:
Jacob Colllier "Make Me Cry"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

We Dream of Eden:
Sigur Rós "Glósóli"

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Kick Bong Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Chillout Features, Chillout Interviews, Features, Interviews, Psychill Features, Psychill Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Chill Out, Downtempo, electro, Electronica, House, Interview, Interview (osf), Kick Bong, Pop, Techno|

Kick Bong
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Kick Bong:
It's not easy, if we stay within the codes of electronic music, I would say electronica, chillout, down tempo but also electro and techno sometimes or house and even pop, I have a lot of influences! I listened to a lot of funk, acid jazz, new wave, punk, rock.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Kick Bong:
In 1985 I met friends with whom we started a band and at 20 we signed an album at Barclay it was crazy! afterwards I played with a lot of groups on drums and percussion in different styles, recordings and concerts.
Well much later at the end of the 90s I discovered electronic music and I had another revelation so I started to buy equipment and at the beginning of 2000 I created Kick Bong it will be 20 years in 2021. I also have another Triptone project which is more pop, trip hop, electro with a lot of vocal features.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Kick Bong:
my dad listened to a lot of music and he introduced me to a lot of different artists and styles, so I started buying records very young when my mom was willing to give me some money, I started with 45rpm and albums later.
every time I listened to music I felt like I was on stage and like that every night I listened loudly and mimed the guitarist, the drummer etc ...
When I was 12, I started playing drums, it's an instrument that I already liked, I can't really explain why even though I loved playing the air guitar; )

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Kick Bong:
The Cure "A strange day"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Kick Bong:
Trentemoller "Moan"