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Kadebostany, Valeria Stoica – Wild in Secret (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Electro Pop, Indie Electronic, Indietronica, KADEBOSTANY, Review (EN), Valeria Stoica|

Kadebostany, Valeria Stoica – Wild in Secret
(Spotify)

“Kadebostany and Valeria Stoica have both put their creativity in this Indie Electronic candy. Light harmonic sound mix, which captivated our mind along with that etherial singing voice. Music with attitude that leaves its sign on almost every listener.”

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Kadebostany strikes again with another audacious single, the timeless and sophisticated pop anthem “Wild in Secret”.

With its moving songwriting, meticulous electric beats, twisted folk melodies and bewitched whispering vocals, “Wild in Secret” bridges the gap between folk and modern electronic music, with a feeling of “crying with a smile”, as best described by its creator.

Architect of future pop and creator of many chart-topping singles, the singular hit producer/composer Guillaume de Kadebostany joins forces once again with singer Valeria Stoica. “Wild in Secret” is the follow-up to the much acclaimed single “Take Me To The Moon” released earlier in 2021, which rapidly conquered both the radio charts and fans.

During a late-night recording session last summer, the magic operated again and “Wild in Secret” was born. The result is both spontaneous and unpredictable, and highlights once again Kadebostany's acclaimed mastery of modern pop.

Supported by a dreamscape of stunning visuals, “Wild in Secret” is another major contribution to the Kadebostany legacy.

Multi-link: https://link.kadebostany.com/WildInSecret

Lyric video: https://link.kadebostany.com/WildinSecretLyricVideo

Oscar Jeffery – Entendre (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Neoclassical, The Latest|Tags: Cinematic, Crossover Classical, Epic Music, New Age, Oscar Jeffery, Review (EN)|

Oscar Jeffery – Entendre
(Spotify)

“"Entendre" is a piano-based piece that flowlessly unfolds its magic melodies for our ear pleasure. The talented pianist managed to captivate our interest with some unexpected shifts in the track's progression, thus giving a story-telling impression. Fantastic work, which worths a place in your music playlist.”

-Nagamag.com

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Oscars love for playing the piano began at 14 years after discovering the works of Ludovico Einaudi and John Carpenter. He attended piano lessons locally for a year before he started composing himself.

After showing some of his compositions to his piano teacher Oscar was advised to continue writing as there was a clear talent for composing in his music. In 2018 he was invited by his piano teachers company to attend studio sessions to begin experiencing the techniques and pressures of recording solo piano.

In 2019 Oscar studied music performance at college in Hampshire to develop a deeper understanding of the music and performance industry. He continued to compose in and out of college and when he completed his diploma in 2021, Oscar began recording his compositions ready to release in late 2021.

AKS – Parity (Video)

Categories: Hip-Hop, The Latest, Video|Tags: Alternative Hip-Hop, Conscious Hip-Hop, Hip-hop, Neo-Soul, Review (EN)|

AKS – Parity
(Video)

“”AKS” via his new Hip-Hop release, successfully gives us a taste of his own reality and view about life. Track with cozy, steady flow, plenty of synth samples and some guitar vibrations. The lyrics are of deep meaning and also clear enough to follow them up. Quite valuable result, ideal for selective ears.”

-Nagamag.com

Following the release of his last single, the soulful and aspirational ‘Up & Up (Heavens Above)’, which was supported by the likes of Capital Xtra, KISS FM, Amazing Radio, No Signal, Wordplay Magazine and GUAP Magazine, among others, British rap artist and producer AKS aka the “three letter man” is back with an introspective and deeply personal new single titled ‘PARITY’, as he continues to tease towards his long-awaited third EP As Plane As Day: Departures & Arrivals, which will conclude the South London wordsmith’s long-running ‘Modes of Transport’ EP series.

Produced by AKS himself, under the veiled moniker #3Letters, with live instrumentation from guitarist Adrian Remedy (Ed Sheeran), bass player Benjamin Muralt (Ledisi, Ill Camille, Pixie Lott) and keyboardist Charlie Stacey (Yussef Dayes), ‘Parity’ is a rich and textured rap track, layered with lush synth keys, glorious melodies and vibrant guitar licks, over which AKS wears his heart on his sleeves in truly captivating fashion. Switching up his rap flow into a bouncy melodic quickfire rhyme iteration that captures your attention, AKS speaks honestly to the pressures and aspirations of a black father.

Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Parity’, AKS says, “the song is about purpose really. The notion that we do the best we can for our kids so that their starting point in life is beyond where ours was. I’m sure that was also our parent’s aim, and in that from generation to generation, there’s a sense of commonality in that. Parity. I wanted to explore generational differences – both the things that separate us from the generations that came before us, and those points of commonality that unite us. Like, wanting the best for your kids is universal right?”

Unpacking the record further, AKS adds that ‘Parity’ was “born out of conversations I was having with other parents about the hopes and dreams that they had for their kids and the struggles they had with their own parents. More and more, I realised that many of the choices that we’re making as parents are the same choices that our own parents were faced with, and try as we might to step with our best foot forward and usher in a world that we’d be happy for our children to inherit, some of those aspirations don’t come to fruition. We’re all learning on the job. Still, we pour out our best for them”.

Heralded as one of the finest lyricists in the UK by the likes of Hypebeast and Okayplayer, with co-signs from Public Enemy’s Chuck D and Jay-Z collaborator Young Guru, AKS has always had a real sense of palpable excitement around his music from fans and critics alike. While his last EP Train Of Thought earned him two nominations at the inaugural Unsigned Music Awards, and his last single ‘Up & Up’ was championed by DJ Semtex at Capital Xtra and KISS FM’s Ellie Prohan, the South London native is excited for what’s to come as he gears up to close out his ‘Mode Of Transport’ series in 2022.

CONNECT WITH AKS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AKSonline
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AKSonline
Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/oscarjeffery_music
Website: https://www.aksmusic.co.uk

adan diaz – jumping fences (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Pop, Pop Features, The Latest|Tags: adan diaz, Bedroom, Lo-fi Pop, Review (EN)|

adan diaz – jumping fences
(Spotify)

“Sometimes we may want to escape from cruel reality, but don't know how to achieve it. "adan diaz" is a bright example of free young spirit and his latest release reminds us something important; even in unpleasant situations we can find some moments of magic, which we usually overlook. Enjoy this Lo-fi Pop creation and see life from a different point of view.”

-Nagamag.com

Adan Diaz is a 17-year-old Mexican-American artist from outside Chicago. When the pandemic hit and he was confined to his bedroom, Adan found solace in a cracked version of Ableton Live. He recorded new music everyday. He tried out new ways of singing, sometimes in Spanish and other times in English depending on how he was feeling. Slowly but surely he discovered a new vocabulary to communicate the torrent of confusion, surprise, boredom, anger, and lovesickness he's felt during this particularly bizarre moment in human history.

Adan’s “legroom” EP is a classic alt rock debut – unassuming but cocksure, familiar in tone but constantly surprising. Out Nov. 12 on Godmode (JPEGMAFIA, Channel Tres, Yaeji, PawPaw Rod), the EP celebrates tiny pleasures fleeting amongst our broad uncertainty: sharing your twin-size bed, smoking a black & mild on a rainy day, wanting to get into trouble but not really knowing how.

https://adandiaz.bandcamp.com/
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The Ghosts of Liberty – Sundown to Sunrise (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Review (EN), Singer Songwriter, The Ghosts of Liberty|

The Ghosts of Liberty – Sundown to Sunrise
(Spotify)

“"Sundown to Sunrise" is the new release from a passionate artistic duo with Folk and Rock influences. Song full of creativity and advanced vocal capabilities. The lyrics are strongly emotional and can guide every listener through the artists' world. Focusing on the power of love and its great importance in our lives, this work cannot leave you indifferent.”

-Nagamag.com

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The Americana roots duo that would evolve to become “The Ghosts of Liberty” got its start long before Emma and Tyler Millard knew they would be eventually be married.

When Tyler was 21 sitting in a doctor’s office after having noticed that his peripheral vision had been giving him some trouble during a college game of ultimate frisbee, he received some bad news from his doctor who said, “You’re slowly going blind. You have RP. There’s no known cure.”

Tyler did not let his diagnosis slow him down. He picked up a guitar for the first time and began playing obsessively. His career in teaching was ended with his blindness. He put together a local blues-rock band in his small North Carolina town, and began playing full-time. Over the next several years, his musical chops got sharper as his vision slowly but surely continued to betray him. Tyler exclaimed, “It felt like a race against time!”

Emma taught herself how to wail and belt just like all the country greats as a little girl growing up in the heart of Texas. As life went on, from church choir to classical opera, musicals, and fronting an alternative pop-rock band, she saw a lot of different audiences for a lot of different reasons, but one thing remained the same, which is how much she loved singing for every one of them. Emma reflected on one of her deepest challenges, “Throughout my lifelong struggle with depression, and for all of life’s celebrations, music is my source of purpose."

Fast forward to 2014, Emma met Tyler for the first time at a “jam session”, and they immediately hit it off as friends. She began opening up for his band at local gigs. Meanwhile, she spent hours offstage with him writing and bonding over late night milkshakes at rural dive bar booths. Over time this bonding led to the realization that they make the other better in both life and music. Tyler’s steady, funny, and loving personality gave Emma the confidence to believe in herself and to continue chasing her passion. Emma’s spontaneous and sentimental nature provided Tyler with a ceaseless supply of inspiration and motivation. In 2018, under a giant oak tree, they made their union official in a beautiful late summer ceremony.

In January of 2020, six years after they met and hundreds of live shows later, “The Ghosts of Liberty,” their first child, is officially born. The duo worked with a three time Grammy nominated composer/producer to create a series of singles, one of which is "Daddy's Daughter." You will find the song on all streaming platforms.

Tishmal – On My Way Up (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Pop, The Latest|Tags: Commercial, Electro Pop, Review (EN), Tishmal|

Tishmal – On My Way Up
(Spotify)

“Drifting through on my way up. She executes these lyrics in a superb matter. We really enjoyed the smooth composition and the complexity of the sounds layered over that fresh broken beat. Its bright its fun and we couldn’t stop tapping our feet. ”

-Nagamag.com

Artist shared a story behind this song:

"The past year something in me sort of snapped. I’m not sure if it was from the intensity of the pandemic, or the move back to my home state of California and reconnecting to my roots. But a lot of my beliefs about myself and the world have changed drastically.

I always lived with this anxiety like something horrible was just around the corner, but I started asking myself “What if it turns out better than you imagined?” Honestly, I really don’t know if it will! And for the first time in my life I feel so content with not knowing. It’s freeing- I wanted to weave all of it into a song.

And it was one of those days in the studio that felt electric. Daniel Pashman (producer) and I were paired to work together for the very first time and just really hit it off. I remember laughing the whole time, so happy about the melodies and sounds we were playing with.

Since then, “On My Way Up” has become such a familiar friend to me—on hard days, it literally helped me get out of bed and remember all of those realizations from the last year. Like I would blast it in my headphones and just laugh and dance around while making my morning tea. I hope listeners get to feel that too."

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Steve Luck – Sway (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Neoclassical, The Latest|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Review (EN), Steve Luck|

Steve Luck – Sway
(Spotify)

“"Sway" is a quite interesting piano creation with a story-telling taste. Follow its slow and mysterious introductory part, until it suddenly shifts into a more energetic level. Authentic Neoclassical work from the hands of a real artist.”

-Nagamag.com

A mysterious, gently undulating, playful solo piano piece with a beautiful melody. Look out for subtle harmonic shifts between major and minor and a gorgeous lift at 1.42

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4am Kru – Stay Puffed (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Electronica, Electronica Features, Features, The Latest|Tags: 4am Kru, Bass, Light Drum, Mainline Drum, Review (EN)|

4am Kru – Stay Puffed
(Spotify)

“A fast energy whirlwind of dopeness. Evident influences extracted from the classics, and we like that a lot. Those jungle massives are as cool now as ever and simplicity isa beautiful thing in electronica. The future looks bright when the past is learned from and built upon, especially in the DnB world. ”

-Nagamag.com

As the popularity of nostalgic rave & drum and bass music continues to increase across the UK (and beyond!) London's 4am Kru carry on their foray into the frenetic world of old school jungle and 1994 inspired happy hardcore. Familiar, pitched up vocals, piano stabs, rolling breakbeats and booming bass combine to make Stay Puffed a high energy drum & bass banger, not just for long time fans of the genre but for newcomers as well. Stay Puffed is out on new independent London label Embrace The Real Records.

https://4amkru.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/4amkrulondon

Glen Gabriel – Death Of Ymir (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Neoclassical, Neoclassical Features, The Latest|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Cinematic, Epic Music, Glen Gabriel, Review (EN)|

Glen Gabriel – Death Of Ymir
(Spotify)

“The master of Cinematic sound "Glen Gabriel" offers a new Epic creation. Complicated track made with impressive professionalism and a strong dramatic approach. Based on a story from a mythical era, it will surely satisfy even the most demanding listeners.”

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PRODUCTION

Recorded 2 full days in Abbey Road Studio One, London UK with 60-piece orchestra (fiddles, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, harp) as part of the upcoming album Norse Mythology. Norse choir (24-people strong) was recorded in Synchron Stage Vienna. The entire album is based on the creation of Cosmos and Earth according to ancient Norse myths. Composed, produced, mixed and mastered over the course of 3 years through mid-pandemic, Norse Mythology was one of the first large orchestral recordings to be made at Abbey Road Studios since lock-down in the UK.

STORY BEHIND THE SONG AND ALBUM

The single "Death of Ymir" is based on the belief that Ymir was the first original being in the cosmos and the monster ancestor of all giants. There was much hatred between the first gods and giants so when Odin, and his brothers, Vili and Ve grew up they decided to kill Ymir. This despite Ymir being their ancestor since they believed that for order to life to take place in cosmos, the original being had to die. This mournful and heroic track is about his death. In honour of the fallen giant, rain fell from the sky as tears and only then could the creation of Earth begin...

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Mehdi Sefid, Ali Kamali – Grieving with a Smile (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, The Latest, World Music|Tags: (Neo) Classical, Ali Kamali, Mehdi Sefid, New Age, Review (EN), World Music (Other)|

Mehdi Sefid, Ali Kamali – Grieving with a Smile
(Spotify)

“There is an etheric quality to this piece. Draped in fine silks and fragrant with Myrrh. A tune for those seekers who want to know more and explore the inner realms. World class natural percussion selection with a tasteful embrace of the chillout scene. ”

-Nagamag.com

Sometimes the intensity of grief becomes so great that we smile subconsciously

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