Sam Miller Interview on Nagamag

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

Sam Miller:
Chamber folk-pop for most of my music with words and Neo-Classical for my instrumental works.


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Sam Miller:
I've been a sideman in rock bands for years and during the COVID lockdown I started recording classical music, which is my current direction. I play bass, guitar and piano.


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

Sam Miller:
I re-discovered my love of music when I started playing piano after college. During that time I was also immersed in a song-writing community, which had a great effect on my creative sensibilities.


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

Sam Miller:
Hyri "Work of the Devil"


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

Sam Miller:
Laura & Anton "Castles in the Air"

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Robert Connely Farr Interview on Nagamag

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

Robert Connely Farr:
americana, southern rock, indie rock, contemporary blues, country blues, juke joint blues


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Robert Connely Farr:
I studied architecture at Auburn University, spending a few years at the nonprofit student run design build Rural Studio working on the Musicman House and the Hale Country Animal Shelter. Since 2017, I've been mentored in the Bentonia Style of the Delta Blues by Jimmy “Duck” Holmes. I grew up in Bolton, Mississippi, a small town just south of the Delta where Charley Patton and Sam Chatmon are from. I released "Dirty South Blues" in 2019 - then I got cancer and had to have an emergency surgery, during which time me and the boys had a few sessions in Vancouver at Hipposonic Studios (Little Mountain Studio's for you music novices - some of my favorite rock and roll albums were recorded there!) to lay down "Country Supper". This year we also release "Gasoline" (B-Sides & Rarities) & "Live In EastVan"


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

Robert Connely Farr:
yeah - I grew up listening to rock n roll - I had every Kiss album, GNR, Ratt, Crue, ACDC - I loved it all. Music just hit a spot in me that I can't really explain. It was personal, mine - no-one could tell me what to like - in fact I couldn't help what I liked - that was part of the excitement & it still is! Anyway, I remember being around 12, out in the country in the house where my Papaw grew up north of Bolton - making a blood pact in writing (that we still have) with my little brother & cousin that as soon as we all got old enough, we were heading to Los Angeles to being in a band. I guess I can't help but wonder of on a fundamental level this started it all - you know, that idea of putting the energy out there to make something happen...


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

Robert Connely Farr:
Purple Mountains "Nights That Won’t Happen"


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

Robert Connely Farr:
R.L. Boyce "I DONT NEED A WOMAN" - Bentonia Blues Festival

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In Void Interview on Nagamag

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Renault to the left & Peugeot to the right


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

In Void:
Neo-classical mainly. Also punk rock, opera and anything with accordians.


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

In Void:
Renault: I was a modern artist in the truest sense of the word. Some paint with a brush, others with a pallet knife or sponge, I, well...I paint with myself, if you get my drift. I dip my manly member in paint and let my passion be my guide. I dazzled the tourists for years on the streets of Mont Martre, singing opera arias all the while and even playing accordian while painting with my "all natural brush". It would seem that some of my female admirers were a bit too dazzled however, and a jealous husband threw me into the Seine, and when I crawled out, I saw the wretched face of Peugeot. From that moment on, we were inseparable.
Peugeot: I was the lead singer of a French punk band called "The Flaming Maggots" or "Les Asticots Enflammes" for a few years. We had a couple hit songs-maybe you've heard "Merde, merde merde!" or "Ton cul est tros grand! Va t'en, va t'en!". Then, I woke up one morning, hungover in a back alley of Paris and vomited on the person next to me, who turned out to be Renault, et voila, the rest is history.


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

In Void:
Renault: I saw Mozart's "Don Giovanni" as a small garcon, and thought, "mon dieu, I want to grow up to be such a man! So many conquests, and set to such lovely music."
Peugeot: My dearly departed mother was a Sex Pistols groupie and so I heard their fine, skillful and passionate music every day in utero. I have sought to emulate them in thought, word and deed ever since. To this day, I wake up at 1pm every day to their masterpiece, "Frigging in the Rigging".


Nagamag:
Favorite book?

In Void:
Renault: Les Miserables, L'Etranger, Lolita, O Calcutta
Peugeot: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish


Nagamag:
Best shag ever?

In Void:
Peugeot: Brigitte Bardot or Queen Elizabeth. Too close to call.
Renault: Lady Gaga, hands down.


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

In Void:
Mozart (This is Renault's pick of the week, from his favorite opera, Don Giovanni. In this aria, the servant, Leporello lists his master Don Giovanni's thousands of other conquests in an effort to "console" a woman whose heart he has just broken. The piece is very near and dear to Renault's heart, for obvious reasons.) Madamina, il Catalogo


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

In Void:
Sex Pistols Anarchy in the UK

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Bjorn Rydhog Interview on Nagamag

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

Bjorn Rydhog:
Pop


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Bjorn Rydhog:
I started to write songs when I was 7 years old. Now I'm a multi-instrumentalist playing most instruments on my records, which have gained a lot of positive attention from many music blogs and been played extensively on the Swedish and international radio.


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

Bjorn Rydhog:
As a boy I loved cheesy ballads, song compilations from the 1960s and the Eurovision Song Contest. The soundtrack of my childhood was made up of songs like Johnny Logan 'Hold me now', Percy Sledge 'When a man loves a woman' and Steve Wonder 'I just called to say I love you'. The Beatles 'the Blue Album' also made a long lasting impression.


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

Bjorn Rydhog:
Miles Davis "Blue in Green"


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

Bjorn Rydhog:
The Radio Dept. "Heaven's on Fire"

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Myyora Interview on Nagamag

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

Myyora:
Pop, electro, soul for the acoustic version.


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Myyora:
For my musical background i have always sung, since i was a little girl, whether it was at home by myself or with my cousins, or for school talent shows, or being in a band in university. The pursuit of my musical career began 2 years ago but it's only getting started now after only just releasing my first single in July.


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

Myyora:
I've always had a connection to music but i would have to say the biggest and final push that's lead me here was being in a band in my first year university. It was my real first experience with being on stage and feel that connection with people who love music as much as you do.


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

Myyora:
Willow Smith "Time Machine"


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

Myyora:
Alicia Keys "3 Hour Drive (feat. Sampha)"

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Matthew Avery Interview on Nagamag

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

Matthew Avery:
Classical, minimalism, ambient, melancholy.


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Matthew Avery:
I used to play guitar in several punk/hardcore bands from age 15-23 and then slowly began composing on piano over the next years. I find the sounds of the piano soothing and more conducive towards composing songs that inspire strong emotions. Guitar is still an amazing instrument that I enjoy playing, but the piano has taken over as my instrument of choice over the past few years.


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

Matthew Avery:
My first real love of music came when I heard AFI's album "Sing the Sorrow". The guitar tones, song structures, lyrics, melodies and production quality were all so perfect in capturing a sort of romantic feeling of sadness. I would say my biggest inspiration for composing instrumental music came later from listening to movie soundtracks done by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis as well as Clint Mansell. They were able to inspire so much emotion with minimalistic piano-based songs.


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

Matthew Avery:
Caravels "Hanging Off"


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

Matthew Avery:
Nil Ciuró "Inner"

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KLANGPLANET Interview on Nagamag

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

KLANGPLANET:
Melodic Deep House, Tropical House, House with Soul and Funk toppings


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

KLANGPLANET:
Munich-based songwriter/producer Frieder Mollat started his music career in the mid 90's following his passion for music.
Graduating from college as a musicologist in 1995 he joined the music industry working a few years for labels like Warner Music Germany.
Over the years he has been writing music for several projects signing a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Germany in 2001.
2017 marks his personal milestone as a solo-artist with the launch of his own project KLANGPLANET.
His self-released album "Voyage" is a retro dipped melodic Deep House journey.


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

KLANGPLANET:
When my parents bought an old piano and the moment I played without notes


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

KLANGPLANET:
Keith Jarrett "Köln Concert" (live album)


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

KLANGPLANET:
French Kiwi Juice & Masego "Tadow" 2017

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TripL Interview on Nagamag

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

TripL:
While we've been known a lot for our progressive house in the past, this year we've decided to explore different genres and been switching it up a bit with classic piano chords in the break and a future house style Hexagon drop in both our Dua Lipa Remix and Never Gonna Give You Up to explore new horizons, which is something which we gonna keep pushing in the near future.


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

TripL:
We each had different musical background, Lior played the piano and listened to a wide range of music from an early age. He has
been DJing and producing music from the age of 15. while finishing “Muzik” college school as an honor student he was releasing a few “white label” remixes that got supported by big names like: Fedde La Grand, Dave Spoon, Hard Rock Sofa and many more. While Omri started his career when he was only 14 years old. An autodidact and a perfectionist
producer/mixing/mastering with sharp senses for sound design. Working as a music producer at “Mantra Music Productions” for the last 10 years with more than 500 remixes and original productions. His first release in the electronic scene happened way back in his youth, signing tracks at the German record label “Platten Bank” supported by Sasha and
John Digweed.


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

TripL:
We actually started listening to club trance as kids. The good old Magic Sunrise compilations by Tiësto. Then we moved towards the house scene including legends like Axwell, Bob Sinclar and more. These days we're trying to explore more genres and decades of music. Gotta say that we're huge fans of the original disco and funk scene of the 70s! Pure music.


Nagamag:
How would you describe your latest release "Get On Down"?

TripL:
‘Get On Down’ invites you to adhere to the dancefloor-ready release’s mantra title from the jump-off, distorted house synths ushering in a deep, reverbed vocal that projects forth the hands-in-the-air, slinking house vibe before it’s even out of the gate – make no mistake these boys didn’t come to play. Fortifying their “Get On Down” topline that serves as the axis of the track for attitude-driven snaps of delivery and uplifting, vigorous energy to overtake like a tsunami.


Nagamag:
Can you please tell us what you guys been up to in recent times, how were you affected by the pandemic?

TripL:
We have been pretty busy actually, we were invited to take over guestmixes for a lot of renowned DJs such as Tigerlily and more. Still dealing with pandemic wasn’t easy and have lead to a lot of tours and festivals being cancelled, there was one in march that was affected the most. We were meant to play in front of 60,000 people known for being one of the biggest parties in the Middle East where we planned on premiering our new local hit, we made up for that with a livestreams full of IDs and Festival bangers. Despite all of that it didn’t prevent us from using the lockdown for the best and spend more time in the studio making a lot new music which “Get On Down” is just the tip of what’s yet to come. In addition we've released a Local pop hit called “Tamid Kadima” meaning always moving forward in Hebrew which talks about positivity and fit the current Covid-19 situation perfectly, the song received a lot of success with over million plays within the first two weeks, live morning shows performances and lots radio supports.


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

TripL:
Diplo & SIDEPIECE "On My Mind"


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

TripL:
DJ Kuba & Neitan "Feel The Vibe (Keanu Silva Remix)"

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I Awake Interview on Nagamag

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

I Awake:
Ambient, Breakbeats, Deep


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

I Awake:
Since birth an audio nerd.
”I Awake is one of the principal producers of the Swedish ambient posse Ghostfriend that, apart from the solo projects, also produces music for television, motion pictures and commercials.”
”I Awake ́s music compositions are known for their rich textures and lush soundscapes”.


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

I Awake:
My parents dancing and being happy to soul music as a child. I had a natural urge to explore what I could do myself with instruments and recording equipment.


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

I Awake:
Mop Mop "Spaceship: Earth"


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

I Awake:
The Future Sound of London "My Kingdom"

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tigerlily Interview on Nagamag

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

tigerlily:
I'd say it's sultry, chill, pop music.


Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

tigerlily:
New York City-based artist tigerlily makes sultry pop, a sound described by EARMILK as pop that “radiates heat . . . the grainy film of memories so sweet and persistent." Growing up in Seattle, tigerlily fronted an all-girl grunge band that was named "Seattle's Best Underage Band" by Seattle Weekly and received support from KEXP and The Seattle Times. For her solo debut, tigerlily worked with acclaimed producer duo Nima Skeemz and Elan Wright, whose credits include Macklemore and Travis Thompson. She's opened for artists including Grammy-nominated duo Social House and over 1000 fans tuned into the benefit release concert she threw to raise money for the Martha P. Johnson Institute supporting Black Trans lives. A vocal advocate for greater representation of Asian Americans and other POC artists in the music industry, her interviews have appeared in publications such as Audiofemme and Character Media. As MACG Magazine put it, "Tigerlily has ambition, experience, and vision. She's an artist that refuses to allow the industry to define her. She's a woman with a mission and the guts to pull it off."


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

tigerlily:
I grew up watching old concert footage of all the artists my Dad loved: David Bowie, Nirvana, The Pixies, Radiohead, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, The Who, Prince, Queen. I remember watching Freddy Mercury on stage at Live Aid and thinking that was the pinnacle of greatness one could strive for in life. Year later, I wrote my college essay on why he inspired me: the glitz and the tragic glamour of Rock and Roll and dedicating one's being to being a performer, an icon and an artist. I guess it was never a conscious decision I made that I wanted to be an artist, I just grew up knowing that was who I was. I wrote songs all my life and when I was 13 I started an all-girl dream pop grunge band with my sister and cousin, and now I'm a solo pop artist. It's hard sometimes being an artist - figuring out who you are without the pressure of who you think the industry wants you to be and navigating your fears and self-doubt. But when it's tough, I think back to being a little kid watching those old concerts of Michael Jackson or The Who at their prime, and to me, that's the closest to magic you can get in this world. I fall back in love with that childhood dream and I know this is exactly what I'm supposed to be doing.


Nagamag:
What inspires you to keep going when you doubt yourself?

tigerlily:
I’m doing this for me, of course, but I’m also doing it for the old me and all the other Asian-American kids who grow up subconsciously believing that being a successful artist isn’t for them since they don’t see anyone who
looks like them; who grow up not being proud of their Asian heritage. I want Asian-American girls to see
me and believe they can be a popstar if they want, they can be a rockstar, they can be whoever they
dream to be.


Nagamag:
Can you talk about filming the music video for your new single new york?

tigerlily:
We shot the music video at my friend's apartment and we actually had to sneak out on the rooftop since there was a huge storm the day we were filming so it was closed. I told security I left my cell phone on the roof so they let me up and then I snuck in the film crew and we quickly shot all the dance scenes before it really started pouring rain! The drone shot at the beginning of the video we also had to shoot on the down low since that was also not allowed, haha. But yeah, I think it turned out dope and I'm so excited to finally be sharing it!


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

tigerlily:
P.Kruise "Like Damn"


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

tigerlily:
Viiq "Break It If You Buy It"

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