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“Sometimes an acoustic guitar is suitable enough to bring the best relaxation after a busy day. This time, Jorge Natalin sings with a deeply emotional spirit between the strings of absolute balance. The right music to express feelings of love and admiration too.”
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“The soft ringing of guitar strings, the delicate and subtle contact of the melody of the piano and the voice -darby sabin-, whose delicate timbre affectionately caress your hearing. Please yourself with these pleasant minutes and listen to her a new track in the Indie Folk genre. Each of his seconds is worth your attention.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Мягкий звон гитарных струн, нежное и едва уловимое соприкосновение мелодии пиано и голос -Darby Sabin-, чей нежнейший тембр ласково ласкает ваш слух. Порадуйте себя этими приятными минутами и послушайте ей новый трек в жанре Indie Folk. Каждого его секунда стоит вашего внимания.”
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https://www.instagram.com/darbysabin/
“When there are feelings in music that are reflected in melodies, vocals and text, then instantly transmit the entire energy message to their listener. -Jessica Smucker- wrote a very powerful and sincere composition with a living accompaniment and coped with its task 100%!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Когда в музыке есть чувства, которые отражены в мелодии, вокале и тексте, то мгновенно передают весь энергетический посыл своему слушателю. -Jessica Smucker- написала очень мощную и душевную композицию с живым аккомпанементом и справилась со своей задачей на все 100%!”
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http://jessicasmucker.com/
Jessica Smucker believes that the best way to change the world is to channel our pain into connection. Her songs have a way of reaching deeply into people's souls and inviting the kind of reflection that feels both reassuring and unsettling. Wrapped in catchy melodies, her lyrics appear simple and relatable on the surface, but each listen will uncover more hidden pockets of nuance. She's the kind of writer and performer who can lull a noisy room into a hush with a single line.
Although Jessica cares deeply about big picture issues like social justice, she tends to write about life's more intimate moments. How it feels to walk through an empty house after love has left it. The difference between carrying a child in the womb and mothering them in the world outside. The particular ways a happy marriage can slide into decline. The simultaneous rush and terror of falling in love. The way humans can hunger for things (like peace on earth, or god) we don't even believe in. The tricks and techniques we all use to shield ourselves from the kinds of knowledge that might lead to pain.
Jessica is based in Lancaster, PA, very near the tiny rural town of Bird-in-Hand where she grew up. Two of her grandparents were born Amish, and she was raised in the Mennonite faith tradition - by a family full of storytellers, activists, adventurers, and pranksters. Although her town was small, the bigger world never seemed out of reach. She felt empowered to engage and explore it.
Jessica has toured nationwide, and performs regularly throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. She has opened for Cheryl Wheeler, Susan Werner, Bill Staines, and James Felice (Felice Brothers), shared billing with Heather Maloney, Meghan Trainor, and the Stray Birds, and performed in notable venues like the Tin Angel (Philadelphia), Godfrey Daniels (Bethlehem, PA), The Cellar Stage (Baltimore), Steel City Coffeehouse (Phoenixville, PA), World Cafe Live (Philadelphia), Muses in the Vineyard (Belvidere, NJ), Musikfest (Bethlehem, PA), and 30A Songwriters Festival (Santa Rosa Beach, FL). She has won or placed in numerous national songwriting contests including SolarFest's Singer/Songwriter Showcase Competition, the Connecticut Folk Festival Song Competition, and the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest.
Her discography spans from 2008-2022 and includes two EPs, three full-length albums, and a handful of singles. The Sleeping World (2008), a self-titled EP released by Jessica's first rock band, was recorded by Seventh Wave Studio in Harrisburg, PA. 2010 saw two releases, both recorded in Lancaster, PA basement studios: Reluctantly Yours (EP), a stripped-down acoustic recording featuring mostly piano, violins, and banjo; and This Broken Moment (LP), a full-band album released as Jessica Smucker & The Sleeping World. It wasn't until she started working with producer Chad Kinsey in 2012 that Jessica really found her stride as a recording artist. Tumbling After (2014) was produced by Kinsey and features bassist Mike Bitts (The Innocence Mission), drummer Paul Murr (Jeffrey Gaines, Fauna Flora, Jackie Evancho), and guest vocals by Heather Maloney (appearing courtesy of Signature Sounds Recordings) and Keith Wilson (Movies With Heroes). Lucid Stories, Tentative Lies, recorded with the same production team, dropped in October 2020, followed by an irreverent Christmas single, "Let's Get a Tree" in December of that year. Since then she has released four singles - "Dinosaurs" (August 2021), "Rose of Jericho" (October 2021), "Stones to Throw" (February 2022), and "Phoenix" (March 2022) - towards a full-length album, After the Meteor, forthcoming in 2023.
In her life beyond music Jessica is a published poet and essayist, a social justice warrior, freakishly good at Scrabble, and mother to two of the smartest people she's ever met in real life.
“The female half of the listeners will be struck by the vocal data -townsend- and in love with this sonorous and such charismatic voice. The melody of the guitar is dynamic, but at the same time a restrained rhythm and a good, positive atmosphere. And all this for – here and now.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Женская половина слушателей будет поражена вокальными данными -townsend- и влюблена в этот звонкий и такой харизматичный голос. Мелодия гитары, динамичный, но при этом сдержанный ритм и добрая, позитивная атмосфера. И всё это для — здесь и сейчас.”
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https://www.instagram.com/thisistownsend
“A romantic song from -Mike Maurice-, in which each of the listeners will find the echoes of his self and the events surrounding him. A song about love, about the loss and search for answers to questions. The calm rhythms of Indie Folk beautifully complement the overall sound picture.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Романтическая песня от -Mike Maurice-, в которой каждый из слушателей найдёт отголоски своего я и окружающих его событий. Песня о любви, о потерях и поисках ответов на вопросы. СпокоЙные ритмы Indie Folk красиво дополняют общую звуковую картину.”
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https://www.instagram.com/mikemauricepiano
“The rays of the morning sun slowly glide on the back of your bed and whisper tell you – wake up, I’m here. When music gives such clean and frank associations, you can be completely sure that it comes from the heart. Thank you -marc Gallagher- For such beauty in an acoustic wrap.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Лучи утреннего солнца медленно скользят по спинке вашей кровати и шепотом говорят вам — просыпайся, я здесь. Когда музыка дарит такие чистые и откровенные ассоциации, то можно быть полностью уверенным, что она исходит от сердца. Спасибо -Marc Gallagher- за такую красоту в акустической обёртке.”
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Almost a year on from his acclaimed EP “Cartoon Physics”, Manchester-based ukulele player Marc Gallagher is gearing up for the release of his next single “Sad Elephant”.
Born and raised in Nantwich, Cheshire, Marc shaped his musical development with local open mics and gigs, before moving to Manchester and subsequently taking his talents internationally to 11 countries on tours and ukulele festivals. Writing songs about his own experiences, Marc’s latest single stemmed from a medical diagnosis that changed his life.
Marc was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in January 2021, a condition in which he frequently stops breathing during sleep, and is thusly unable to adequately rest through the night. The diagnosis provided an explanation as to why the songwriter was perpetually tired, and the supply of air via a machine and face mask has renewed Marc’s energy, and seemingly his creativity.
“As relieved as I was for the treatment I underwent, I was daunted by the permanence of using a machine every night for the rest of my life, especially as a man in my mid-twenties”, Marc said, adding “This song channels my thought process throughout the whole experience, from my pre-diagnosis condition to the realisation of such a lifelong adjustment.”
Since the world returned to live music post-pandemic, Marc has been busier than ever, performing 5-7 times a week with highlights including Austrian Ukulele Festival and a Main Stage slot at Grand Northern Ukulele Festival supporting Jake Shimabukuro-considered by many to be the best ukulele player in the world.
From a production standpoint, “Sad Elephant” finds a middle ground between his prior professionally recorded album “Songs From A Happy Winter” and his homemade EP “Cartoon Physics”, self-recording 30 parts at home while getting it professionally mixed at Voltalab Sound Studios in Rochdale.
Speaking of the influences for this single, Marc said “I recently really fell in love with the music of Dodie, and how she marries the intimate raw playing style with a dreamlike soundscape, it only seemed appropriate to lift from that for a song about sleep!”
Matt Warnes, editor of UKE Magazine writes “In Sad Elephant, Marc Gallagher reveals the mask behind the man, tackling a hidden issue that affects so many with a deftness of touch that leaves you in no doubt of his songwriting skills”
“Sad Elephant” will be released on August 19th digitally via all relevant online and streaming platforms.
https://www.instagram.com/marcgallaghermusic
“Music -stee Wynn- always begins its way from the very heart and, like hot, morning coffee, delivers a portion of dopamine to your blood. Let his new Indie Rock Track be a wonderful start to a new day for you, and the voice will sound in your head until it touches the pillows late in the evening.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Музыка -Steve Wynn- всегда начинает свой путь от самого сердца и словно горячий, утренний кофе доставляет порцию дофамина в вашу кровь. Пусть его новый Indie Rock трек станет для вас прекрасным началом нового дня, а голос будет звучать в вашей голове до тех пор, пока она не коснётся подушки поздним вечером.”
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A Leg To Stand On Music is excited to release new single "Simpler Than The Rain” by Steve Wynn, best known as leading legendary alternative rock/neo-psychedelic band The Dream Syndicate. "Simpler Than The Rain” is the latest release on charity label A Leg To Stand On Music, on August 11th
In 25 years, Steve Wynn has released at least that many albums and has seen over 100% of his songs recorded. He has played over 2000 shows in more than 25 countries. His songs have been recorded and/or performed by REM, Luna, Concrete Blonde, The Black Crowes, Yo La Tengo and Eleventh Dream Day, among others; his "That's Why I Wear Black" became the #1 single of 1993 in Norway as the leadoff track from the debut album by Somebody's Darling. He has been prominently featured in Rolling Stone, Mojo, Uncut, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Los Angeles Times, New York Times and countless other publications all over the world.
Or maybe you know Wynn from his groundbreaking work with The Dream Syndicate, a band that--along with REM and the Replacements--practically invented the American indie rock scene of the 1980s. Perhaps you know Wynn from his critically acclaimed solo albums of the 1990s which were fixtures on many Modern Rock radio stations across the country. Or it could be from his highly touted side-project Gutterball which by its fifth gig found itself signed to Mute/Elektra and on a national tour with The Black Crowes. Or maybe you tuned in for the first time when he played on the Late Show With David Letterman as part of The Baseball Project. Or recently you saw the recent live shows by the recently reformed The Dream Syndicate.
A Leg To Stand On Music is part of the A Leg To Stand On (ALTSO) charity organization to raise funds to provide critical and life-changing mobility treatments to children in developing countries. The music label was established as a platform for artists to donate songs in support of the organization's mission. The organization recently celebrated their 20,000th child treated since programs began in 2003. By providing free, high-quality prosthetic limbs, orthotic braces, and appropriately fitted wheelchairs to ALTSO’s CoolKids, the charity offers not only mobility to each of its beneficiaries, but the ability to independently attend school each day, in areas where public transportation is absent or unaffordable, providing them access to education, self-esteem, and tools to live self-sufficiently.
A Leg To Stand On Music in association with label Declared Goods and FUGA Distribution has had released numerous releases since 2021 from 22 Brides, ALTSO All stars, Deena & Chasing Colours, Chris Caruso, "A Christmas Present For You (From Zero Hour)” a collection of legendary mid 1990’s Artists, and the ALTSO's 2021 Rocktoberfest Compilation of music from the annual A Leg To Stand On event – which happened virtually on Oct 22nd, 2021 - featuring 15 bands from New York, Chicago, London, and Paris. All artists donated their songs and all proceeds from song downloads benefit A Leg To Stand On. 2022 is set to be a banner year for A Leg To Stand On Music with a releases from an exciting mix of upcoming and popular artists donating music to benefit ALTSO’s CoolKids! As well, Rocktoberfest returns live Oct 13 at City Winery Chicago and Oct 20, Hard Rock Café NYC!
Follow on Bandcamp and A Leg To Stand On for updates on releases.
"Simpler Than The Rain” by Steve Wynn is out August 11th on A Leg To Stand On Music.
“Against the background, the light rustle of guitar strings and the voice -danika-, which gives the whole composition, the ghostly shade of melancholy sounds. When the atmosphere dilutes the rhythm, then all the shadows surrounding you from the very beginning of the track parted around and your face blinds the bright, midday sun.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“На фоне звучит лёгкий шелест гитарных струн и голос -Danika-, который придаёт всей композиции призрачный оттенок меланхолии. Когда атмосферу разбавляет ритм, то все тени окружающие вас с самого начала трека расступаются по сторонам и ваш лик ослепляет яркое, полуденное солнце.”
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‘Coolshit Bullshit’ is lyrically melancholic, yet a sonically hopeful song that tells a story of bittersweet boundaries and the nature of letting go, “it’s kinda like a helium balloon floating away on its lonesome, this song is a little bit sad, and lonely, but with a really fun soundtrack. It’s about finally recognising and expressing your needs, and eventually leaving a situation that made you feel small and undervalued. Leaving the things you know can be very sad and lonely, even if it's better for you, it’s far from easy,” reveals Danika.
https://www.instagram.com/big.danika.energy/
“All the most important begins in the early morning. Fresh coffee, kissing a loved one, rumbling a cat and a melody of a favorite track. -LS Cooper and Jill Barber- will gladly give many pleasant moments that are saturated with their new track in the genre of acoustic folk.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Всё самое важное начинается ранним утром. Свежесваренный кофе, поцелуй любимого человека, урчание кота и мелодия любимого трека. -Les Cooper и Jill Barber- с радостью подарят много приятных мгновений, которыми насыщен их новый трек в жанре акустического Фолка.”
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“You will be loved by the melody of an acoustic guitar and a trembling, very kind voice -max duggan-. Two genres are beautifully combined here - Indie Folk and Chamber Pop, creating a fabulous and truly pleasant atmosphere to the heart.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Вас с любовью встретит мелодия акустической гитары и трепетный, очень добрый голос -Max Duggan-. Здесь красиво сочетаются два жанра - Indie Folk и Chamber Pop, создавая сказочную и по настоящему приятную сердцу атмосферу.”
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