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The Luka State – Stick Around
“”The Luka State” are back with extra strong sound and lyrics of true meaning. “Stick Around” questions relationships, while seeking a balance between thinking about life and actually living it. Fast, dynamic and quality Pop Rock production which can easily become viral.”
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Today, the working class band The Luka State, hailing from Winsford, Cheshire – located between Manchester and Liverpool – are back with a new song, “Stick Around,” in advance of their upcoming North American tour. The single is a welcome return for the band, showcasing their signature blend of angular, anthemic rock and roll, and salt-of-the-earth, in-your-face lyrics and attitude.
https://thelukastate.com/
Jessica Carter Altman – For You
“After experiencing loss and grief Jessica Carter Altman gradually gets back to normal recovery of self. This sentimental ballad was made in honour of a very close person. Acoustic sound with lyrics from the artist's heart that won't leave you unaffected.”
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She left a career as an attorney to focus on music & she’s since been named as one of People Mag’s ‘Ones To Watch’. Her debut EP, No Rules, was featured nationally following its release. Jessica’s latest chill pop ballad, ‘For You’ is inspired by hard times. “The past few years have been difficult, to say the least. Everyone has been challenged in unexpected ways, and it can be difficult to know how to move forward in the wake of tragedy and loss. ‘For You’ is about finding your way again by letting light and love guide you in difficult times.” Jessica’s powerful, smooth voice and talent have landed her guest performances and features on The Talk, the TODAY Show and Forbes Magazine. This is the 3rd original tune off of Jessica’s long-awaited EP, ‘For You’, which "is about love and loss: the experiences of living with, and losing, the ones we love most. At the end of the day, the only things that matter in life are family and friends" (releasing September ‘22).
http://www.jessicacarteraltman.com/
Vince Vanguard – Broken Bones
“The melody of guitar strings, which fits perfectly into the atmosphere of Folk Rock, the voice -vince vanguard - sends us to a recent past when the sun shone brighter and the grass was greener. The ideal pace of the narrative pleases your soul well and gently lays down.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Мелодия гитарных струн, которая идеально вписывается в атмосферу Folk Rock, голос -Vince Vanguard- отправляет нас в недалёкое прошлое, когда солнце светило ярче, а трава была зеленее. Идеальный темп повествования хорошо ублажает вашу душу и нежно ложится на слух.”
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https://www.instagram.com/vincevanguard/
TAR1Q – bAd IntentIons
“A smooth and smooth melodic line is like a water surface, beautiful, web vocal and a harmonious combination of genres such as R&B and AFROBEATS. Music, which enters your body almost imperceptibly and remains with you nursing.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Плавная и гладкая мелодическая линия словно водная гладь, красивый, вайбовый вокал и гармоничное сочетание таких жанров, как R&B и Afrobeats. Музыка, которая входит в ваше тело почти незаметно и остаётся с вами насвегда.”
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https://www.instagram.com/tariqforkeeps/
Brittany Collins – The Journey
“Spent a moment of warmth with Brittany Collins and her friendly Folk sound. A single made from acoustic guitar and lyrics which can reach our souls. Simply artistic approach of minimal style with emphasis on the emotional part. Expressive and slightly melancholic work too.”
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http://brittanycollinsband.com/
Just Some Sound – Lion&Panther
“When you listen to this melody of the acoustic guitar and the voice of the performer in the shower bloom of the gardens of flowers. Notes, like petals from roses, fall to your feet and you are drowning in their ocean, you feel how something sings, tickles and vibrates something inside. This is talking to you your heart. Listen to him.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Когда слушаешь эту мелодию акустической гитары и голос исполнителя в душе расцветают сады из цветов. Ноты словно лепестки из роз падают к вам в ноги и вы утопая в их океане чувствуете, как внутри что-то поёт, щекочет и вибрирует. Это с вами разговаривает ваше сердце. Прислушайтесь к нему.”
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https://www.instagram.com/justsomesound/
Alexis Perry – Freedom vs Loneliness
“What is more important to you – freedom or loneliness? What are you ready to go to make this difficult choice? This song will help you find the same balance of soul and mind and make the right choice in one direction or another. Music that helps to live!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Что для вам важнее — свобода или одиночество? На что вы готовы пойти, чтобы сделать этот непростой выбор? Эта песня поможет вам найти тот самый баланс души и разума и сделать правильный выбор в ту или иную сторону. Музыка, которая помогает жить!”
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https://www.instagram.com/musicislifecompany
Scharliina – Maybe
“Voice -scharliina- like a capture of hummingbirds in the air - the same weightless, airy and light as a feather. There is something fabulous, elven and serene in it. Instrumental music very beautifully complements and reveals the entire angelic essence of the singer.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Голос -Scharliina- как полёт колибри в воздухе — такой же невесомый, воздушный и лёгкий как пёрышко. Есть в нём нечто сказочное, эльфийское и безмятежное. Инструментальная музыка очень красиво дополняет и раскрывает всю ангельскую суть певицы.”
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Maybe is a powerful, deep and hopeful pop ballad.
Written whilst in therapy recovering from a serious eating disorder. This message becomes very clear in the song, talking about inner wars and battles. But the song represents and carries a lot of hope. That is why we decided on making the song very ethereal. with many choirs, violins and powerful drums. The song has been in the making for almost 2 years, with 3 different producers, all from different countries. Adrian X- from Canada, Swedish Tim Norell - known artistically as: ¨Mydo¨ and Scharliina- The artist herself, from Finland.
¨Maybe¨ is the artists most mainstream song, that captivates audiences with its powerful lyrics, piano, drums and voice.
Using music as a therapy tool. Inspiring others with raw and honest stories. The artist's greatest wish is to help others heal or cope with their own pain through her music and songs.
https://www.scharliina.com/
Fuzzy Sun – Money
“Whatever important role in our lives plays money, music is always and will remain the most important and possibly the only way to solve all pressing issues. Listen to the new track -fuzzy Sun- and you will understand how important it is in your life.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Какую бы важную роль в нашей жизни не играл деньги, музыка всегда была и останется самым главным и, возможно единственным способом, чтобы решить все насущные вопросы. Послушайте новый трек -Fuzzy Sun- и вы поймёте, как важна она в вашей жизни.”
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https://push.fm/fl/fuzzysun
Lifted from the EP today is lead new single, 'Money'. The glam-tinged alt-rock number - replete
with ultra-modern electronic undertones - showcases the band's colossal strength as merchants of
raw emotion. This is music to file alongside the likes of Leeds band The Music, Inhaler, and Doves.
Avoiding keeping things overly sweet and psychedelic, the song encases some dark lyrics in its
effervescent sonics. Frontman Kyle Ross cathartically lays into capitalism and the pains he feels it
causes.
"Hey Sonny yeah money's gonna kill your soul" is the key line which inspired the song," says the
singer.
"We all seem to be chasing money and material things. And I think it leaves us empty and
unfulfilled. Despite that, it's just so ingrained in us as a society and it prevails.
Helping ram home the sentiment in the lyrics is the palpable sense of disaffection in the singer's
rabble-rousing voice.
Kyle is the band's spokesperson and de facto leader of Fuzzy Sun. That said, the three-piece band
are very much a unit - a tight live band - and came together to write and record this EP. Like a chef
making a reduction, the band sifted through a catalogue of nearly 30 songs to get to the potent four
tracks that made the cut for their upcoming EP.
That expansive, arena-shaking feel to their sound was helped as they recorded the drums at EVE
studio, where the likes of Metronomy, Everything Everything and The Charlatans have recorded.
The rest of the instrumentation was recorded at their home studio in Stockport and they
self-produced four "big tunes you can really sink your teeth into" (Kyle Ross).
The upcoming EP follows on from their acclaimed self-released EP, Since The Dog Died, which
was released in 2021. Even without label backing, but through determined work ethic and the
strength of their live shows, the rising rockers have opened for some major UK artists, toured
Europe and had sell-out shows across the U.K.
The success thus far is not without thanks to music journalists and broadcasters that have been
championing them along the way. Support from NME’s 100 List, CLASH, DORK, Earmilk, Gigwise,
BBC Radio 1, BBC 6Music, Radio X and Spotify’s New Music Friday UK and Hot New Bands
playlists - to name a few - has been a dream foundation for the band, who have sky high ambitions
and the talent to match.
https://www.instagram.com/fuzzysunband
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https://fuzzysun1.bandcamp.com/album/prize
Ryan Mills Presents – Show Me (feat. Mamadou & Akrobatik)
“The task of music to give people positive vibrations and reggae is suitable for this task best. The rhythm beckons, as if the magnet attracting all your attention to itself, the vocals are beautifully presenting its story and there is no doubt that you have the perfect track for a good mood.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Задача музыки дарить людям позитивные вибрации и Reggae подходит для этой задачи лучше всех. Ритм манит, словно магнит притягивая к себе всё ваше внимание, вокал красиво преподносит свою историю и не остаётся никаких сомнений, что перед вами идеальный трек для хорошего настроения.”
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