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Patrick Mc Eleney – Go for It
“There is something psychedelic in this Indie Folk composition. The melody of the guitar is fraught with -patrick MC Eleney – like chocolate tiles, it smells of vanilla ice cream in the air, and the sounds of the piano help to dissolve in all this madness.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Есть в этой Indie Folk композиции нечто психоделическое. Мелодия гитары таит в руках -Patrick Mc Eleney- как плитка шоколада, в воздухе пахнет ванильным мороженым, а звуки фортепиано помогают раствориться во всём этом безумие.”
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U.U – Secrets
“By merging EDM, Electro Pop and Vapor Twitch into one unified package, this track undoubtedly carries the energy we need to refill our batteries. Blissfull melodies that we always look for, followed by cute vocals and the brightest quality of sound.”
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Space Nat – Happy Face
“It’s never too late to feel happy, and a new composition from -space Nat- will help you with this. The melodic indie pop, with a soft vocal of a charming performer, who, like a soft balm, calms the soul and caresses a hearing.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Никогда не поздно почувствовать себя счастливым, а новая композиция от -Space Nat- поможет вам в этом. Мелодичный Indie Pop, с мягким вокалом очаровательной исполнительницы, который словно мягкий бальзам успокаивает душу и ласкает слух.”
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https://www.instagram.com/_spacenat
One True God – Honey
“Strong and shaking breaks are ready to wake you up from your chair, while the vocals shift with the beat. The recent release from "One True God" can stick inside every mind and control your breath quite effectively!”
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https://www.instagram.com/onetruegod/
Amateur Aztec Hour – Clandestination
“Find a taste of vintage Indie sound in a track that easily keeps you interested until its last second. Those vocals can calm down every anxious mind and give more life to the rhythmic parts. Cool, surprising and proffesional production.”
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"Clandestination" is loosely based on the late '80s film, 'Mannequin.' It is a "carpe diem" fascination with mannequins that questions the perpetual use of these strange shells of humans that are forever upright and frozen in time.
Vol. 0 is the debut album from Amateur Aztec Hour, aka Daniel Ramirez, out of Austin, Texas. The "Amateur Aztec Hour" moniker comes from the experience of growing up Mexican American, and everything that comes with that in the central Texas region. The music addresses modernity, substance abuse, self deprecation, and existentialism with a poetic type of social critique. The underlying irony of this solo project is its attempt to combat both isolation and insulation.
Singer/songwriter and producer Daniel Ramirez plays keys, synth, SP-404, MPC, bass, and guitar. The solo project was started in the Spring of 2021. Amateur Aztec Hour is influenced by '70s Dub producers, early trip hop, and general psychedelia.
"The project grew from my the passing of my last living grandparent, Raul Ramirez," Daniel says. "He was nothing short of a mythical man. He dropped out of school well before high school, fought in world war 2 in the battle of the bulge, didn't visit a doctor until forced to after the war, fished with tires, was a super aztec athlete, and lived to 99 years old. He passed away with a beautiful full head of hair. He was born shortly after the Spanish flu ended in 1920 and left this earth a month before the first case of COVID hit San Antonio in 2020. Some say it was his passing that gave way to the virus' spread into Texas. His passing sparked an existential moment of clarity, and a need to further explore the two most important questions, "What the hell are we doing on this rock?" and "Who the hell are we?"(or who the hell do we think we are?)"
https://amateuraztechour.com/
Toyesauce – Flea Market
“A variety of sound landscapes, classic for Funk and Jazz Fusion, a rhythmic pattern and an incredible amount of living instruments, the breath of which is felt from the first seconds. Feel the taste of real music on your lips!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Разнообразие звуковых ландшафтов, классический для Funk и Jazz Fusion ритмический рисунок и невероятное количество живых инструментов, дыхание которых ощущается с первых секунд. Почувствуйте на своих губах вкус настоящей музыки!”
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https://www.instagram.com/toyesaucemusic/
Sound Kodz – “Open Your Eyes”
“A very warm, chamber sound and plexus of such genres as Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop made this track a real source of inspiration for all romantics. -Sound kodz- they know how to recreate the sound capable of driving you crazy.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Очень тёплое, камерное звучание и сплетение таких жанров, как Neo-Soul и Hip-Hop сделали этот трек настоящим источником вдохновения для всех романтиков. -Sound Kodz- знают, как воссоздать звук способный свести вас с ума.”
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From SOUND KODZ:
"The time we wrote this particular song, the world was stepping into unfortunate major changes.
We were really inspired by keeping a positive mindset and messaging that through this song. People were and are really feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders and need something uplifting. When we first heard the instrumental, we knew what needed to be said.
We recorded at Earthworks, a popular studio in Newark Ohio. We were all there vibing. Sound kodz, Mik Moli Music and Brandon Bankes spreading positive vibes throughout the session. We ended up with a product that we are proud and pleased with. This song OPEN YOUR EYES has perfect timing. We just want to keep people inspired, uplifted and happy."
ABOUT SOUND KODZ:
Sound Kodz are a breath of fresh air and positivity in a world that is currently full of turmoil and negativity. The groups message of unity, peace, and love is more needed in 2022 than ever before. Sound Kodz’s music channels positive energy that produces uplifting sensations simply missing from today’s music.
It is never derogatory and loved by fans of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. It’s bringing the fun, the poeticism, lyricism and the sustenance back to hip-hop, returning to the genres core values. In their own individual households as young kids, they were all exposed to great music. Which contributed to their desires to one day become musical artists.
Each member of Sound Kodz started their love of music between the ages of 8 & 9 years old. They began singing and/or dabbling in Hip Hop. The members of Sound Kodz are inspired by 80s and 90s artists like MC Lyte, Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Tupac and Biggie Smalls. Since their passion was ignited they have continued their musical journey into Hip Hop.
Annabel Gutherz – Retrograde (Epic Remix)
“There are never many beautiful, instrumental Soft Rock. Soft vocals, ringing of guitar strings, dynamic rhythm and your mood already soars somewhere under the clouds. Are you still not enough? Then put this track to repet!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Красивого, инструментального Soft Rock никогда не бывает много. Мягкий вокал, звон гитарных струн, динамичный ритм и ваше настроение уже парит где-то под облаками. Вам всё ещё мало? Тогда ставьте этот трек на повтор!”
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Montreal-based singer and songwriter Annabel Gutherz returns with a reimagined version of her latest single, “Retrograde (Epic Remix).”
For the remix, Annabel worked with Los Angeles-based producer Bret “Epic” Mazur to put a lively new spin on the track. While many know Epic from his role in the band Crazy Town, he is also an accomplished producer who has helped develop some of the biggest names in music (Black Eyed Peas, New Edition, BBD).
"It was so amazing and humbling getting to work with Bret 'Epic' Mazur on this remix," Annabel says. "I am so grateful for his talents and for the summer spin on he put on the song."
Listen to "Retrograde (Epic Remix)" on all streaming platforms:
https://ffm.to/retrograderemix
Bear2 – California
“A beautiful, acoustic ballad from -Bear2-, where in each note a sense of freedom that the author is generously shares is clearly traced. The ringing of guitar strings, a clear rhythmic section and emotions saturated with emotions about the mysterious beauty of California.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Красивая, акустическая баллада от -Bear2-, где в каждой ноте чётко прослеживается чувство свободы, которым щедро делится автор. Звон гитарных струн, чёткая ритмическая секция и насыщенный эмоциями текст о загадочной красавице Калифорнии.”
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https://www.instagram.com/bear2music
Nate Amor – Ain’t Hitting Me Yet
“A song about love, about the lost time and the desire to return everything to its place. But, as often happens, everything is not as simple as it seems. -Nate amor- skillfully juggles with feelings, as if a magician controls your emotions, pulling out everything inside.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Песня о любви, об упущенном времени и желании вернуть всё на свои места. Но, как это часто бывает, всё не так просто, как кажется. -Nate Amor- умело жонглирует чувствами, словно фокусник управляет вашими эмоциями, вытаскивая наружу всё то, что внутри.”
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Singer and songwriter Nate Amor relocated to LA in 2022 with a fresh mind and fresh music followed. These new perspectives are the driver for a new album he worked on with legendary mixers Joe Zook and Drew Middleton. He delved into a unique sound, paying homage to Kings of Leon, Ray Lamontagne, and Chris Stapleton. But before the full album release, Nate Amor has some singles for you to snack on. The first track on the menu is "Ain't Hitting Me Yet".
"Ain't Hitting Me Yet" opens with dreamy guitars and skittering percussion. Nate's powerful vocals steal the show. The way he pulls the line, "But I've got to move on," is all drama. His voice only soars to new heights as the song progresses. In the video, we see Nate driving though a desert ghost town. Its a vast and cracked landscape that was once brimming with life. Interspersed shots of Nate driving a lonely road heightens the pain he is going though while trying to pick himself back up again. But even with temptation, he forgoes the bottle and face this situation head on.
As Nate details:
This songs is a picture of sweet insanity. It started on a cold Minnesota spring morning, waking up in a tiny ground level apartment staring out the dirty windows and watching the remaining brown snow melt away. Still getting used to seeing people walking about in masks. I was reflecting on another new apartment, another new beginning, yet another fresh start. All after another relapse, another toxic relationship, and another few months freshly sober. I sat down at the piano and just hit the C to the 6th chord and back. There was a serenity and a hope setting in with those two simple chords that bonded the feeling. The idea of getting away and leaving sounded great in that moment. And what came next was just the story of a man who’d lost a lot of time doing the same “insane” thing again and now picking up the pieces and building a life again alone and happy... all the while fighting these urges to want the woman and the bottle back. The 2 deadliest things.
A Minneapolis native, Nate Amor grew up with a healthy appreciation for Elvis and The Beach Boys - all things Rock 'n Roll Americana. His first time performing was at his high school talent show with a cover of Elvis' "In the Ghetto". He was hooked. The power of lyrics and positive transformative force of music has continuously fed Nate's songwriting obsessions.
Nate is a member and vocalist of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, was featured on NBC's The Voice, and as a solo artist has shared the stage with Train, Mat Kearney, and Marc Cohn.
In 2022 Nate relocated to LA to start a new musical adventure. With a collection of songs perfected over the past few years, he is now more ready than ever to bring his brand of Americana Rock to a global audience.
https://www.instagram.com/nateamormusic/