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Saint Barae – Heaven
“Do you know what the structural integrity of the composition is? To your attention, a new single from -saint bare-, in which every sound, note and instrument are in their places. A voice can make you the strongest impressions, it is so good and invaluable on the musical Olympus of the Alt Pop genre and not only. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Вы знаете, что такое структурная целостность композиции? К вашему вниманию новый сингл от -Saint Barae-, в котором каждый звук, нота и инструмент на своих местах. Голос может произвести на вас самые сильные впечатления, настолько он хорош и бесценен на музыкальном олимпе жанра alt pop и не только.”
-Nagamag.com
Following the breakout of his debut EP Angel Armour in late 2021, Australian indie pop outfit Saint Barae returns to the music sphere with a renewed set of arsenal up his sleeve in the form of his latest single, Heaven. The 26 year old ‘DIY pop star’ describes the track best as “the soundtrack to a relationship that is dancing on a knife’s edge” a metaphor that portrays this track’s candidness is exploring the themes of infidelity, jealousy and revenge between two lovers. Pulling from some of his favourite contemporaries like Vera Blue and Caroline Polachek there’s a new sense of assertiveness and edge in his approach too. Acoustic guitars and sizzling bass lines take the forefront on Heaven, and Barae glides from his signature falsetto register to belting distorted cries of conviction as he laments.
“You caught me looking into every photograph, assuming the worst, you don’t call me back.”
It’s clear that this new chapter in his music journey is one of exploring previously uncharted territory, in his own words he explains:
“I wrote Heaven around the infamous quote that ‘holding onto resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die’. I recently got myself into a situation where I was guilty of becoming so jealous in a relationship that I in turn, became my own worst enemy. There’s an irony and self awareness in this song that knows that revenge is not the answer - but I took that route anyway, and the fallout is that I ended up wounding myself more than the other person.”
The Gold Coast native has also had a stacked run in the leadup to 2022’s comeback solo single ‘Heaven’, with Renè Le Feuvre (The Voice Australia) collaboration Think About Us dropping in March alongside a series of live shows in South East Queensland - including his music festival appearance at Sounds Dangerous (Burleigh Bazaar) this February. And this marks just the beginning of his presence in the Queensland music scene with a monumental line of headline shows set to be unveiled kicking off at Vinnie’s Dive June 23rd.
https://www.instagram.com/saintbarae
Lily Lane – Look At Me Now
“The melody inspires, helps to move away from the surrounding reality for a while and enjoy a bright and dynamic bat, a very strong and charismatic voice -lily Lane- and get an ocean of pleasure and a portion of energy for long times! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Мелодия воодушевляет, помогает на время отстраниться от окружающей действительности и насладиться ярким и динамичным битом, очень сильным и харизматичным голосом -Lily Lane- и получить океан удовольствия и порцию энергии на долгие времена!”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/lilylane
Melissa Marshall – Missin’ U
“Listening to the new single -melissa marshall- you understand that this should be the music that leaves behind a visible imprint in history. Powerful vocals, variety of arrangements and a very strong emotional message! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Слушая новый сингл -Melissa Marshall- понимаешь, что именно такой должна быть музыка, которая оставляет после себя видимый отпечаток в истории. Мощный вокал, разнообразие аранжировки и очень сильный эмоциональный посыл!”
-Nagamag.com
https://melissamarshallmusic.com/
Death Lens – Not Impressed
“Garage Rock guitar reefs instantly configure the desired wave, radiating the waves of energy and accelerating the heart rhythm. The group -death Lens- again show their exceptional talent and excessive charisma. Atmosphere, style, taste and unusual approach to arrangement! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Гитарные рифы garage rock моментально настраивают на нужную волну, излучая волны энергии и ускоряя сердечный ритм. Группа -Death Lens- снова проявляют свой исключительный талант и чрезмерную харизматичность. Атмосфера, стиль, вкус и необычный подход к аранжировке!”
-Nagamag.com
The band explains:
"Not Impressed" is our 'fuck you' anthem to those who wanted to put us down while we were trying to get up. It’s the spark that lit the powder keg and allowed us to start writing No Luck. We were being called washed out, burnouts, within the music community. We took that anger and used it as fuel to write this anthem, to let it ring through Los Angeles in hopes that it would reach those who didn’t believe in us. And let me tell you, it did. So this song is for those who feel like they can’t achieve what they want because there are others trying to bring them down. Trust me, you can do whatever you want, use this song as fuel and tell those haters to fuck off. "
https://www.instagram.com/deathlensband/
Smoky Mountains – The Baptism
“If you get acquainted with the work of -smoky mountains for the first time, then this track will become a kind of dedication and baptism into the amazing world of Country, Southern Rock and chic, charismatic vocals. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Если вы в первый раз знакомитесь с творчеством -Smoky Mountains-, то этот трек станет для вас своеобразным посвящением и крещением в удивительный мир музыки country, southern rock и шикарного, харизматичного вокала.”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/smokymountainsmusic/
Spoke – ROAM
“This dynamic Electro Pop single literally involves in the musical whirlwind of its positive melody and the nostalgic wib of the old school of House music. This track is real, like an eternal fire that is able to burn under water! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Этот динамичный electro pop сингл буквально вовлекает в музыкальный вихрь своей позитивной мелодии и ностальгическим вайбом старой школы house музыки. Это трек настоящий, словно вечный огонь, который способен гореть под водой!”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/spoke_productions
Ladybyrd – Too Close To Call
“The phone is so nearby, at an extended hand, but the heart is afraid to dial the coveted number. Familiar situation? And if this step is too complicated for you, then the new track -Ladybyrd- will help you get distracted from unnecessary thoughts and give you a few minutes of pleasant, melodic and mental music. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Телефон так рядом, на расстоянии вытянутой руки, но сердце боится набрать заветный номер. Знакомая ситуация? И если этот шаг для вас слишком сложный выбор, то новый трек -Ladybyrd- поможет вам немного отвлечься от лишних мыслей и подарит несколько минут приятной, мелодичной и душевной музыки.”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/ladybyrd.x/
Layzi – Shop Around
“The new single -lyzi-, under the melody of which it is pleasant to be in proud loneliness, devastating the glass of your beloved drink. The melancholy, stylistic vocals of Indie R&B fully conveys the viscous, thick and leisurely atmosphere. You have nowhere to hurry. It's time to be alone with your thoughts. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Новый сингл -Layzi-, под мелодию которого приятно побыть в гордом одиночестве, опустошая бокал любимого напитка. Меланхоличный, стилистический вокал indie R&B в полной мере передаёт тягучую, густую и неторопливую атмосферу. Вам некуда спешить. Пришло время побыть наедине со своими мыслями.”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/notlayzi/
Róisín O – Night Stretches Through
“Incredibly beautiful and touching track, with deep melodic parties of the bass and vocals. It has one interesting property - the ability to melt any ice, even in your hearts. Really warm and kind music, which you want to plunge with your head. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Невероятно красивый и трогательный трек, с глубокими мелодическими партиями баса и вокалом. Он обладает одним интересным свойством — способностью растопить любой лёд, даже в ваших сердцах. По-настоящему тёплая и добрая музыка, в которую хочется окунуться с головой.”
-Nagamag.com
Night Stretches Through is Roisin O's first single since the release of her No.1 album Courageous. Partly inspired by Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill, Roisin explains the origins of the song:
"I wrote the lyrics to Night Stretches Through after bumping into my ex on a night out in town, and seeing them with someone else for the first time. My writing partner John Broe played me that syncopated rolling bass and drum line and it reminded me of songs I loved like ‘Dancing on my Own’ by Robyn and ‘Running Up That Hill’ by Kate Bush, and the melody poured out of me. I wanted to capture that feeling of being in a place where people are dancing and having fun but your world has just come crashing down around you and you’re trying to keep it together, to just keep dancing…"
https://www.instagram.com/roisinomusic
Reevah – You Said, Tell Me
“-Reevah- once again pleases us with good and honest music, in which there is no place for falsehood and disharmony. You will hear the exceptional strength and beauty of vocals, a very high-quality rhythm of Dream Pop and a good, positive energy! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“-Reevah- в очередной раз радует нас хорошей и честной музыкой, в которой нет места фальши и дисгармонии. Вы услышите исключительной силы и красоты вокал, очень качественную ритм-секцию Dream Pop и хорошую, положительную энергетику!”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/reevahofficial
On the track ‘You Said, Tell Me’ Reevah explains “This track has a light-hearted conversational element to it. It's about rediscovering yourself after a transitional time. The track eludes to themes of personal change, growth and love, it questions feelings and connections with people. Being torn between the person you were and the one that you are ever becoming.”