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James Homard – Olivia
“Beautiful storytelling with this piano piece. Perfect building up the atmosphere while track progresses, main theme is giving me goosebumps, with a great parts when the notes go into a fade, like it is ending and bringing back the theme again. ”
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https://www.tiktok.com/@demuziekindustriecoach
Everdeen – Do You Wanna Play (Acoustic)
“Her voice is Adele big, driving force throughout the whole song. Although this is an acoustic version, it is amazing, with just few instruments and her voice it sounds full, arrangement is great, guitar that follows her lead with every note. ”
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https://www.everdeenmusic.com/
Juliander – We
“This one, music,cross between chill out/drum and base, reminds me a lot of electronic releases that came out more than 20 years ago, love it. Love the mix of genres in one song, they are so rare and this one sound amazing, from rhythm parts, vocals, piano intro, synths, they sound retro, full of color, just amazing. ”
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Juliander is a Swedish artist, songwriter and producer. With strong and emotional vocals personal lyrics and beautiful melodies, he can tell a story that will immerse you in his universe. A universe accompanied by analogue vintage synths, powerful drums and organic instruments to create an atmospheric and melancholic world.
We was written from the perspective of privilege. To be able to reminisce about the past as something beautiful is a massive privilege. Most people don't have an easy life and the only thing that matters is being able to have a future. There's also a perspective of the climate and how the world is reacting to the change. The younger generation is incredible vocal about all the issues whilst some of the powerful older generation don't see the importance of what is happening to our world. Feels like a generation is feeding us continuous lies and broken promises.
"We was born from a single sound and the lyrics came to me right away. It was written in a one take. Everything felt natural and it just flowed, the best feeling for a songwriter. I experimented a lot in the production and my favorite part is probably the instrumental after the second chorus, it just feels euphoric and I love it." - Juliander
https://www.instagram.com/juliander/
Augustine – Slow Train
“At moments, her voice reminded me of Lisa Gerrard, just a little bit and that feeling I like a lot. Slow burn with this one, like taking a trip done a memory lane, full of your own thoughts, filed with amazing string a guitar parts, beautiful song. ”
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https://www.facebook.com/augustinemontreal
SEKI – Play It Cool
“It start on very positive note, with a guitar riff and rhythm while you wait for the first verse. Love the small electronic parts that layers the rest of the sound. Vocals are really good, nicely edited with a delay parts, but the part I like the most is chorus line, it makes you wanna sing along.”
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Taking influences from Tears for Fears, The 1975 and The Strokes, the Bangkok-based musician SEKI creates a shoegaze-inflected indie pop sound, rich with layered harmonies and instantly-memorable melodies. SEKI’s music is dominated by new wave synth sounds, falsetto vocals, lushly-layered harmonies and instantaneous pop melodies.
“Play It Cool” is a song that was inspired by a really awkward experience that SEKI had, while trying to chat with an attractive woman in a park. As you might be able to imagine, it didn’t go as planned! He walked away from the exchange, face red and completely embarrassed.
However, it wasn’t all for nothing. He ended up writing the song about that moment, though he still felt second-hand embarrassment during the writing process, just thinking about that experience.
“It's really about trying to capture the awkwardness I’ve had over time just trying to act ‘normal’ in front of people,” says SEKI. “I think we’ve all probably been guilty at times of pretending to be cooler than we actually are, so I’m hoping people will relate to that in this track.”
http://auteurresearch.com/artists/seki/
Teom – Play A Part
“Organic House melodic rhythms meet you with warmth, which surrounds you from all sides - gently hugs and takes into its organic embrace. The melody is very beautiful, smooth and is very easy. Go with -teom- on a long journey through galaxies ..” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Мелодичные ритмы Organic House встречают вас с теплом, который обступает со всех сторон — нежно обнимает и берёт в свои органические объятия. Мелодия очень красива, плавна и слушается очень легко. Отправляйтесь вместе с -Teom- в далёкое путешествие по галактикам..”
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Patric Pleasure – Feet to the Ground (Disco Revision)
“Electro Funk is one of the most web genres that can turn the head of anyone and leave no one indifferent! Disco elements are very competently located in a common mix, bringing a positive mood to your daily everyday life.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Electro Funk один из самых вайбовых жанров, который может вскружить голову любому и не оставит равнодушным никого! Элементы Disco очень грамотно расположены в общем миксе, привнося позитивное настроение в ваши ежедневные будни.”
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This is a high quality club and radio friendly Disco track with a story and message. Very strong female vocals on a groovy, pumpin' beat with a slight bluesy feel, funky guitars and key stabs for the extra hype on the dance floor. It fits the current wave of NuDisco chart toppers perfectly in the same vein like Purple Disco Machine, Lizzo, Dua Lipa and Calvin Harris.
The origin of this song was Patric's single release from May 2022. The original song was a dark country singer/songwriter track. This is the perfect example how a funky bass line and a simple 4-to-the-floor clubby beat can change the whole mood of a song.
https://www.instagram.com/patricpleasure
LEEPA – so far it just sucked
“Even it is a modern pop song, somehow I feel retro sound to it, that is a big plus. Guitar parts sound so massive, gives the mood of the track different feel, with an amazing rhythm section, bass line and vocals balanced perfectly, top notch production. ”
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“so far it just sucked” is Spotify’s focus single for their EQUAL GSA campaign during Reeperbahn Festival – including a Timesquare billboard and a extensive support such as OOH campaign, showcase and talk about equality during Reeperbahn Festival.
Being featured across all socials, she’s their artist to watch and we know why:
LEEPA always says: “We all feel the same things for different reasons”, and her new single is all about feeling angry. There are plenty of reasons to be … Equality, peace, a secure and fair income for all – so many things that are important to us all appear to be so out of reach. All this makes LEEPA furious and on top of it all, she’s also struggling with a love story that doesn’t want to properly unfold into one. With “so far it just sucked”, she now inspires listeners not to be ashamed to let out all their built-up anger. For the accompanying music video, LEEPA got together with four of her friends and powerful forces to be reckoned with – Shima, Nika Irani, Faye Montana, and Marie Bothmer – for each of them to release their own personal frustrations.
“so far it just sucked’ is about a crush I’ve had for a very long time, with whom it never worked out, even though we always felt that both of us wanted it,” LEEPA explains about her new track. “I always imagined how everything could be so simple and nice, but up until this point it just sucked – that’s where the title stems from … How come it always sucked, when we love each other so much?! It really makes no sense at all! Several circumstances and people have also been involved in preventing this from happening, and that just pisses me off!”
The accompanying music clip speaks volumes: It shows LEEPA and her friends beating up old TVs and cars with baseball bats. Sound-wise, “so far it just sucked” kicks off with isolated drums, quickly followed by LEEPA’s soulful voice. The chorus sees distorted guitars added to the mix. The track’s earworm potential evokes memories of legendary radio hits by Wheatus or All American Rejects and of turning the volume way up loud when MTV would play your favorite song.
https://www.instagram.com/free.leepa
Mellow – A Whole Truth
“This track carries a huge charge of positive energy. Warm and care come from each of his notes. The atmosphere of Pop Rock is pounced on you as a wild beast and you have no chance - you are completely in its power. This melody is not just music - this is a place to relax with the whole family or with friends.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Этот трек несёт огромный заряд положительной энергии. Из каждой его ноты исходит тепло и забота. Атмосфера Pop Rock набрасывается на вас как дикий зверь и у вас нет никаких шансов — вы полностью в его власти. Эта мелодия не просто музыка — это место для отдыха всей семьёй или в кругу друзей.”
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https://www.instagram.com/bandofmellow/
Running Violet – WNL (Who Needs Love)
“Everyone needs love and music, because this is the only thing in this world that can ignite the extinct fire in the soul and fill the empty vessels of love. The Indie Pop rhythm is a pleasant and very positive melody and atmosphere of complete idyll. There, behind the bend, she awaits you - love!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Всем нужна любовь и музыка, ведь это единственное в этом мире, что способно разжечь потухший огонь в душе и наполнить пустые сосуды любви. Ритм Indie Pop, приятная и очень позитивная мелодия и атмосфера полной идиллии. Там, за поворотом вас ждёт она — любовь!”
-Nagamag.com
Running Violet is an eclectic collaboration of musicians. What started as an online ad for musical companionships resulted in hip shaking, tear-jerking, raging songs that soon occupied some of Toronto’s best live music venues and underground parties.
https://www.instagram.com/runningvioletofficial/
Their explosive new offering, “WNL (Who Needs Love),” takes an uplifting, hopeful look at growing up and the consequential traumas that shaped our futures. It features a punchy guitar solo by their guitarist Petr Balaz who fully produced, mixed and mastered the colourful tune about self-discovery.
Running Violet initially had its roots planted firmly in old school Rock & Roll with guitar licks, tones and solos ricocheting from ear to foot. Now, they incorporate sounds of the modern era while still holding on tightly to the styles that shaped them.