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Courtney Cotter King – Big Strong Man (Spotify)

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Courtney Cotter King – Big Strong Man
(Spotify)

“Euphoria. This is one of those sensations, where moments in our lives are closely intertwined with music - for the sake of it worth living. The combination of the genre of Bossa Nova and velvet vocals create a perfectly special, at the level of the subconscious, real magic sound atmosphere.”

“Эйфория. Это одно из тех ощущений, те самые минуты в нашей жизни, которые тесно переплетены с музыкой — ради этого стоило и стоит жить. Сочетание жанра Bossa Nova и бархатного вокала создают совершенно особенную, на уровне подсознания, настоящую магию звука.”

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Big Strong Man is a playful tribute to masculinity creating a lovely backdrop for femininity. “Light as a feather, when we’re together” is how she feels against his “gentle giant, nice grizzly bear” frame. Syncopated percussion, flirty echos and horns resembling early Fiona Apple, set the scene for Courtney’s vocal personality to come through in this jazzy number. Ultimately written for her tall, handsome husband; Courtney hopes it can boost a lot of guys out there and promote brands that serve the individual strengths of women and men.

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Paula Jivén – What Are You Hungry For? (Spotify)

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Paula Jivén – What Are You Hungry For?
(Spotify)

“The minimalist of the sound, in which, every sound element in its place, the Dream Pop rhythm section fascinates with its airy atmosphere, and the vocals take off our solar system. The sound is very high quality, and the main thing is the positive and correct atmosphere, which in the aggregate is awakening exclusively positive emotions!”

“Минималистичность звучания, в котором каждый звуковой элемент на своём месте, ритм-секция Dream Pop очаровывает своей воздушностью, а вокал уносит за пределы нашей солнечной системы. Звук очень качественный, а главное позитивная и правильная атмосфера, что в совокупности пробуждает исключительно положительные эмоции!”

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Paula Jivén makes spellbindingly original pop music, each song sparked from her radiant imagination. At just 17-years-old, she’s already cultivated a truly singular voice as an artist, one that defies all expectations in favor of following her most playful and daring instincts. With a self-described mission of “disrupting the comfortable and comforting the disrupted”, Jivén is set to deliver a debut body of work revealing her supreme gifts as a storyteller and the tremendous power of her captivating voice. October 1st saw the release of her debut single “What Are You Hungry For?”.

Paula Jivén about the track:

“WAYHF? is a song about self-sabotage and self-doubt, but also covering growth and self-love. I wrote it to a close friend who was going through a personal crisis. I wanted to bring comfort and love to her distress, give her a sense of peace but also reflect on the big questions, if you see what I mean? That's where the question comes in. What Are You Hungry For? What brings meaning and joy, and - you name it - to your life? That's the question that I want to ask you. Because I want to know! <3"https://twitter.com/PaulaJiven
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DiSCOVERY Rap, Broughton – Grass Is Greener (Spotify)

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DiSCOVERY Rap, Broughton – Grass Is Greener
(Spotify)

“Extreme and pure vocals, which give a kind of amazing dynamism and diversity. One-piece and self-sufficient work, designed by artistic talents boldly shaking your acoustics and mood. High quality Hip-Hop applying to update your music collection.”

“Экстремальный и чистый вокал, придающий треку потрясающей динамичности и разнообразия. Цельный и самодостаточный сконструированный авторами механизм, который смело раскачает вашу акустику и настроение. Качественный Hip-Hop претендующий на то, чтобы пополнить вашу дискографию.”

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Grass Is Greener is Broughton's latest release, a banger that is featured on DiSCOVERY Rap's first mixtape.

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fika, Bambie – Love Like Mine (Spotify)

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fika, Bambie – Love Like Mine
(Spotify)

“Imagine yourself behind of a car wheel, runing through the city streets at night... but all this happening in bright colours. Truly a great sound, appropriate for your imagination and concentration on its melodic power and charming vocals.”

“Представьте себя за рулём авто колесящим по улицам ночного города, и всё это либо в ярких тонах. Поистине великолепное звучание, в сопровождение вашего воображения и концентрации на мелодичной составляющей и очаровательном вокале.”

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“Love Like Mine” is the latest single from Sam Hutton and Al Wreaves AKA South-London soul duo fika, collaborating with songwriter, vocalist and artist Bambie, taken from their upcoming “Coffee & Clouds” EP. Co-produced by Berlin-based producer Fabich, “Love Like Mine” (out 30th September) is an elevated groove as slick as the Isaac Hayes sample at its heart. fika’s previous singles and EPs have seen the duo garner support from the likes of Jamz Supernova (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Jess Iszatt (BBC London Introducing) and from Spotify’s New Music Friday UK, Chill Vibes and R&B UK playlists.

“Love Like Mine” muses on the idea of a toxic crush; the feeling of really liking someone despite knowing they’re no good and undeserving of the love. Laced with the self-affirming hook from which it takes its name, the track centres around a section of spoken word from Bambie, offering a modern spin on Corinthians infamous “Love is patient / Love is kind” extract. “It’s a beautiful poem that almost feels iconic. Simply couldn’t believe what we were hearing when Bambie wrote and performed that section to us”, fika add.

The release follows single “How Can I Love? (When I Can’t Get Away From You)” taken from the “Coffee & Clouds” EP (out 4th November) from fika and Bambie, co-produced by Fabich. “He’s a bit like the Godfather of fika”, the duo explain, speaking of their relationship with the producer. “He’s been a massive inspiration and taught us a lot. He was one of our very first collaborators and we’ve never looked back since. We met Bambie through Fabich They’re long-term collaborators and we always wanted to work with them. The EP was created in the first couple of sessions we all did together”.

With a sample of Isaac Hayes’ “The Later It Gets” (sample cleared through Tracklib) at it’s core, the added key changes, beat kicks and a lazy bassline of “Love Like Mine” come together to form an old-school Hip Hop sound. “We built the foundations of the beat together with Chris (Fabich) on the day he arrived.” fika recall, “the following day when Bambie came we fleshed it out as they wrote and recorded all the verses and chorus’ in 30 minutes, which was absolutely insane to witness”.

Stemming from a two-day session between fika, Bambie and Berlin-based producer Fabich, the “Coffee & Clouds” EP explores “the peaks and troughs of toxic feelings”, looking at the beauty and ugliness of love, stemming from a cathartic emotional outpouring for Bambie. The EP expertly balances nuanced musicality with generously open song writing. Speaking of the pleasure of the collaborative element of the project and the admiration they have for Bambie’s songwriting, fika muse: “by the time we made a beat, Bambie would have written most of the song and performed it back to us. We’d get this one magical moment of listening back to our song, for the very first time, in real time”.

fika’s ever-growing community of collaborators and irresistible releases has seen them perform at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s and garner support from BBC presenters Phil Taggart (BBC Radio 1), Jess Iszatt and Abbie Mac (BBC Radio Kent) and from the wider radio community including Jyoty (Rinse FM) and El Train (Soho Radio). The duo have also seen press and online support from the likes of TRENCH, Indie Shuffle, Notion, Acid Stag, Beautiful Buzz, Somewhere Soul and Discobelle. A project born out of collaborative joy and mutual admiration; the “Coffee & Clouds” EP is set to further cement fika’s place as a one-to-watch in the realms of Neo-Soul, Hip Hop and Contemporary RnB.

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Dayron Ortega Guzmán, Maykel Elizarde Ruano, Eduardo Silveir – Guajirando – song by Dayron Ortega Guzmán, Maykel Elizarde Ruano, Eduardo Silveira | Spotify (Spotify)

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Dayron Ortega Guzmán, Maykel Elizarde Ruano, Eduardo
Silveir – Guajirando – song by Dayron Ortega Guzmán, Maykel Elizarde Ruano, Eduardo Silveira | Spotify
(Spotify)

“Strong performance with a small, but explicit Latin character. The combination of acoustic instruments is so spiritual that can immediately teleport us to another world. One may feel endless admiration and pierces of goosebumps, from that -so efficiently transmitted- atmosphere.”

“Сильное исполнение, с небольшой, но явной Латинской составляющей. Игра на акустических инструментах настолько душевная, что сразу телепортирует в другой мир. Слух просто тает от бесконечного восхищения и пробирает до мурашек, настолько качественно передана атмосфера.”

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In Havana, recording sessions are done a little differently. Musicians and producers gather at recording studios, where a well-stocked bar and ample Wi-Fi are available in the lobby. A sense of ease and relaxation permeates the air -- people gather not just to produce recordings, but to create art with each other in a communal music experience.

In the case of ESPONTÁNEO, or “spontaneous,” this quasi-live album was sparked while PARMA team members were in Havana for a recording session trip. Dayron Ortega, an accomplished guitarist and PARMA’s Lead Producer for Cuba sessions, invited his friends Maykel Elizarde and Eduardo Silveira to the studio during the session week. Elizarde lives in a remote village in Cuba and his guitar prowess had been virtually unknown until the release of his first album, SOUTH COUNTY, with Ansonica Records. Elizarde and Silveira, a renowned Cuban percussionist, entered the recording room from the lobby, and the three began to play what become a fusion of a recording and a jam session. Dayron began calling out tunes, which his counterparts would listen along to and then respond and embellish. If Elizarde and Silveira didn’t know the tune by name, they would quickly pick up the melody as Ortega started playing, and then would take it in a whole new, energized direction.

ESPONTÁNEO demonstrates a different side of the music production world -- one where the craft of performance itself and the shared musical moment is not lost in the effort for a perfect take. The groove, spice, and free-flowing energy of this album offers a view into the everyday life of the Cuban music-lover.

Attila Muehl – Lucid Dreamer (Spotify)

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Attila Muehl – Lucid Dreamer
(Spotify)

“Unusual, mystical, fabulous and simply unreal sound. A stream of pulsating vibrations, unearthly vocals and lovely guitar for the listeners' pleasure. This gives a phenomenal music effect! Gentle and sensual song created with great love.”

“Необычное, мистическое, сказочное и просто нереальное звучание. Поток из пульсирующих звуковых вибраций, неземного вокала, гитара словно изливает свою душу нам, слушателям. Это даёт феноменальный эффект воздействия! Нежная и чувственная песня, созданная с огромной любовью.”

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FrankySelector – Ice Breaker (Video)

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FrankySelector – Ice Breaker
(Video)

“Do you feel the need to dive and twist in the clouds of your subconscious? It’s easy to fix this! The Neo-Soul sound in this single creates an absolutely surreal effect, acting better than strong coffee! Take your turn to listen carefully and enjoy this music!”

“Чувствуете погружение в сон и витание в облаках в своём подсознании? Это легко исправить! Neo-Soul в этом сингле создаёт абсолютно ирреальное звучание, которое действует лучше крепкого кофе! Чтобы убедиться в этом тезисе — включайте, погружайтесь и наслаждайтесь!”

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Ice Breaker is the second single release from Never Better, and a pure feel-good track. Reminiscent of Franky’s Floridian roots, hearing the song makes anyone dream of sandy beaches, palm trees and roller skates. The animation video by Andree-Anne Mercier is an honest tribute to the vibe

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The Key Rocks – The Line (Acoustic) (Spotify)

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The Key Rocks – The Line (Acoustic)
(Spotify)

“In the manner of fulfillment, deep vocals prevail, but at this tempo the naked voice exerts its acoustic melody with its intonation peculiarities. The vocalist added a texture that required expressiveness, which is a key element to understand the main message of lyrics. Soulful! ”

“В манере исполнения преобладает глубокий вокал, но при этом тембр голоса наделяет акустическую мелодию своими интонационными особенностями. Вокалист придал тексту необходимую ему экспрессию, который бережно заставляет понимать основной посыл текста. ”

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The Key Rocks is an independent solo project by Irish Musician and Producer Kevin James Murphy. The Key Rocks applies a low cost, lofi, approach to recording to demonstrate that in this crazy world where there is some much expectation on things being perfect, mad consumerism, and overproduction, that it is possible, without breaking the bank, to get your music out there globally with a little bit of focus and effort. The Key rocks maintains a simple approach. Limited takes, trying to keep the recordings authentic, home-recorded with basic equipment, and with only a limited amount of overdubbed tracks. The songs are written from either a personal or an observational perspective and capture real moments or feelings that I have experienced or observed.

The Line is a song about a moment in time where two people met and had a deeply meaningful experience together. The future was full of promise with a long journey ahead. But for reasons unknown, and due to complications things don’t work out as expected and turn to the worst. If only they had had more time as they crossed a line during their brief time together. If only they had given each other more time . . . . as now it has all turned to dust.

It was recorded in a kitchen in Kuala Lumpur, and kept as simple as possible in line with the simple message in the song.

The Line (acoustic) appears on the album Deja Reve released during 2020.

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ViVA Trio – WILD & FREE (Video)

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ViVA Trio – WILD & FREE
(Video)

“The singing in this charming work plays a key role. Leads the listener through a rich neoclassical path, full of hugs and lulls. Definitely, this could be one of the best lullabies. We fell in love from the first seconds!”

“Голос в этом очаровывающем произведение играет ключевую роль. Он ведёт своего слушателя через богатое неоклассическое полотно, согревает, обнимает и убаюкивает. Однозначно, это одна из лучших колыбельных, которая влюбляет в себя с первых секунд!”

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Award-Winning, International touring all female group, ViVA Trio returns with their new single WILD and FREE! Famous songwriter and Multi-Platinum UK Producer Ryan Louder, who’s worked with Dua Lipa and Dido, co-wrote and produced this track with ViVA Trio. This stunning song is an anthem of freedom and fearlessness. A centerpiece track of their upcoming concept album, WILD and FREE serves up cinematic drama and fantasy with an epic symphonic track and soaring vocals.

With tours spanning from Europe to the USA to Canada, the trio’s music has been featured on commercials in South Korea, on TV in Europe, Russia and Canada, and on 25 radio stations worldwide, including iHeart Radio Stations. Their recent releases have been featured on all the top four Canadian music blogs and more than 15 music blogs/magazines internationally. In under a week, their recent original song SIREN SONG received 13K views on YouTube, and over 50K plays on Spotify. ViVA Trio’s recent single LORIEN gathered over 90K views on Facebook.

WILD and FREE is another chapter in the unfolding of ViVA Trio’s upcoming concept album release, coming for this Winter. Lose yourself in the fantasy, let your hair down, and live in every moment with ViVA Trio’s powerhouse song: WILD and FREE.

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Joplyn – SEVERA (daughter of fate) (Spotify)

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Joplyn – SEVERA (daughter of fate)
(Spotify)

“Here is given explicit emphasis on colorful harmony, beautiful prototypical melody and incredible vocals! While listening, we realize that such music could be exclusively created in our times. This track is not only recommended for the fans of Melodic Techno, but also for those who appreciate high-quality sound.”

“Явный упор на красочную гармонию, красивую, очень необычную мелодию и невероятный микс из потрясающих вокальных партий! Во время прослушивания приходит осознание, что подобная музыка могла быть создана исключительно в наше время. Трек рекомендуется не только любителям электронной музыки, но и тем, кто ценит просто хороший и качественный звук.”

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● JOPLYN is a young and upcoming songwriter, vocalist and producer / DJ from Berlin and her last electronica / house singles have already been remixed by electronic heavyweights such as Booka Shade, HOSH, John Monkman, 8Kays, Robot Koch, Florian Kruse...

● In the past, JOPLYNs work has been reviewed positively by major publications such as Clash Magazine, Kaltblut Magazine, Musikexpress, Billboard Asia, Business Punk and DJ Mag.

Several songs were also featured on Spotify’s playlists such as: Off Pop, New Music Friday Germany & UK, Indie Radar, Gegen den Strom, Electronic Rising, Lowkey Tech, or Dance Brandneu... JOPLYN was also recently handpicked by the Spotify Editorial team to be featured in their SPOTIFY RADAR program which aims to bring exciting newcomer artists to an international audience. She now has about 100k Monthly Listeners and about 5M streams.

● Her single “OUTER SPACE” was featured for over 2min on the new NETFLIX show “WE ARE THE WAVE” (3rd episode) and garnered over 30k Shazams.... Check out the elaborate official music video here: https://youtu.be/mffb3CxKxZQ

● JOPLYN has released over 2 dozen songs already and with her last single “SLOWLY START AGAIN” Joplyn delivered a mid-tempo electronic song which interacts between melancholic and euphoric moods and lyrics. Watch the official vibey music video here: https://youtu.be/k9QNeghk_XY

● She also recently collaborated with electronic giants BOOKA SHADE again and is featured on their latest single “POLAR LIGHTS” which they co-wrote together as well as with FLORIAN KRUSE (Kompakt, Blaufield Music, Terminal M) with whom she did a collaboration with the track “HOURGLASS” last year.

● One of her last singles “MIND ACTRESS”, a vibrant deep house song also featured an elaborate music video, shot in Berlin. JOPLYN wrote the script, directed the video herself and also did the editing to exercise her full creative vision, watch here: https://youtu.be/VIOEcsu7IM0
● For her latest single “SEVERA (daughter of fate)” JOPLYN cleverly combines different elements to an exciting mixture of: Berlin Club Beats, ancient ethnic vocal samples, her own angelic voice and analogue synths and weird arrangements. Check out the music video that JOPLYN filmed and directed on her recent trip through Italy: https://youtu.be/oR00-ofwdRU

● Music Commentary:

The track starts directly with a driving beat and a syncopated vocal chop before the main “old fado vocal sample” gets introduced. The vocal exclaims pain and emotion, supported by warm synths and strings and a melodic line that mirrors the key element. Joplyn’s own vocals enter and warmly keep the melancholic feeling going, while the new bassline and added drums keep the groove going.

In the breakdown the fado sample gets filtered in parallel to the old solina pads and strings creating a mystical yet familiar wam vibe, the drums and synths keep building before the peak of the song.

Now the beat and heavy bassline drive the energy alone and the main elements slowly get re-introduced with added vocal ad-libs and more dramatic synths before the song fades out into the sea of time...

● Lyric Commentary:

“Severa (daughter of fate)” is an homage to Maria Severa, a Portuguese singer and guitarist, claimed to be the first Fado singer. Her influence was paramount to the creation of the genre. The beginnings of Fado can be traced back to the 1820s in Lisbon, Portugal, but probably have much earlier origins. Lyrical themes often include the sea or the life of the poor, infused with a sentiment of resignation, fate and melancholia. Until this day, Fado has remained an integral part of national tradition and identity.

JOPLYN celebrates the perpetuity of Maria Severa’s impact on Portuguese art and culture, insisting that she remains a source of inspiration for generations to come. Her impact transcends time and place, almost manifesting her as this divine spirit watching over the streets of Lisbon, giving creativity to those who seek it - “Now every street echoes your name. Mythical woman. The Daughter of Fate.”

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