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Emma Beckett – Clovers
“In this composition you will hear a multifaceted palette of dozens of small, but such sweet, soft and amazing sounds. Voice -emma Beckett- will become for you your guiding star in the world of harmony, calm and knowledge of the melody of your soul.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“В этой композиции вы услышите многогранную палитру из десятков небольших, но таких сладких, мягких и удивительных звуков. Голос -Emma Beckett- станет для вас вашей путеводной звездой в мир гармонии, спокойствия и познания мелодии своей души.”
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Clovers captures the feeling of the first night of the year that you can walk home without a jacket. The feeling of waking up to the sunrise in the morning before your alarm goes off. Sitting in the park and feeling the sun on your skin. It's about doing all of that with someone you love; someone who feels lucky just to have around - luckier than finding 42 four leaf clovers in 10 minutes.
Written in early 2020, amidst pandemic lockdowns, Clovers came from a desire to write a song about a pandemic relationship, where the pandemic was the least interesting part. The song was written by Beckett over the course of a few months and then sent to Toronto based pop producer Andrew Feels. The resulting track balances influences of indie rock and alt-pop with dreamy pop production.
This will be the first new single since the successful release of their album Cool With It, from which two singles landed on Spotify Canada's New Music Friday playlist. Clovers marks an exciting new direction in their sound, with fully developed production to match the depth of their lyricism.
https://www.instagram.com/emmabcktt/
Buckley Willis – Santa Fe
“Imagine yourself a spacious field and around you - not a soul, only you, the nature and noise of the wind around. It is precisely such sensations that the new composition -buckley Willis is given. The state of complete freedom and the pleasure of the Folk melody.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Представьте себя идущего по просторному полю и вокруг вас — ни души, только вы, природа и шум ветра по сторонам. Именно такие ощущения дарит новая композиция -Buckley Willis-. Состояние полной свободы и наслаждение мелодией Folk.”
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https://www.instagram.com/buckleywillis/
SIKA – Mango
“A beautiful combination of sounds that ring, gurgle and clap on the background, creating a very interesting sound canvas. If you wear headphones, you will be pleasantly surprised how competently and beautifully sounds are located in space. Great Afro-Pop, definitely in the collection!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Красивое сочетание звуков, которые звенят, булькают и хлопают на фоне, создавая очень интересное звуковое полотно. Если вы наденете наушники, то будете приятно удивлены, как грамотно и красиво звуки расположены в пространстве. Отличный Afro-pop, однозначно в коллекцию!”
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DOPESICKFLY – Red Light
“The creation of this duet is an extremely nutritious musical food for all those who love Neo Soul and Funk and bathe positive emotions in the ocean daily. If the sound waves of this composition could be compared with the tsunami, then you would have been flooded for a long time.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Творение этого дуэта является крайне питательной музыкальной едой для всех тех, кто любит Neo Soul и Funk и ежедневно купается в океане положительных эмоций. Если бы звуковые волны этой композиции можно было сравнить с Цунами, то вас бы уже давно затопило.”
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The lyrically explosive and musically diverse DOPESICKFLY have released their soulful funk filled new single Red Light featuring Joe Nichols. Led by New Orleanian singer-songwriter Ant Thomaz, the Glasgow-based four-piece consists of guitarist and vocalist Joe Djaelani, bassist Iona Chantil and drummer Ross Macpherson, who together combine neo-soul and world music with rapping interludes for an uplifting sound that is distinctively feel good.
The band, whose 2016 self-titled debut album was released to critical acclaim, have been on hiatus since 2018’s 4-track EP Dreamerz Never Sleep. Now, DOPESICKFLY are proud to reveal their first release of 2022. Titled Red Light, the new single is an infectious, funk-infused summer evening soundtrack. Featured as BBC Radio Scotland The Afternoon Show’s ‘Single of the Week’ Red Light is a sun soaked taste of what’s to come.
Live, the band are renowned for their vibrant, energy-filled performances and have already blown fans away this year at Knockengorroch, Solas and Eden Festival. Now, they are gearing up for a busy Summer, where you can catch them live at Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Belladrum, Callander Jazz & Blues Festival, Doune The Rabbit Hole, Foodie Festival, and many more.
AbbySage – Pool Party
“Such tracks have their own unique atmosphere, the melody of which serves as a kind of fall in a rabbit hole. There, in behind the zerkalier, Alice from the country of miracles, mystical vocals -Abbysage and hypnotic rhythm-section await you. Do you want to return?” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Подобные треки обладают своей уникальной атмосферой, мелодия которой служит своеобразным падением в кроличью нору. Там, в зазеркалье вас ожидает Алиса из страны чудес, мистический вокал -AbbySage- и гипнотическая ритм-секция. Захотите ли вы вернуться?”
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LA via Toronto singer/songwriter Abby Sage shares her new single "Pool Party." Known for making noir indie with tinges of old Hollywood grandeur, the track showcases Abby's delicate lyrics and blasé vocal delivery atop a sultry guitar led arrangement. Arriving with an artful video, it's another look into an artist who has already gained support from areas such as DIY, Clash, American Songwriter and more. Speaking on the song, Abby states:
"Pool Party is a metaphor for kids not being prepared for the world. “Pool party kids can’t swim, they ask nobody just sink to the bottom and think (off the deep end)” Kids are dealt a tough hand, having such a vast amount of information at their fingertips with nobody to guide them or explain what it all means. They have to drown to learn."
Nykki – Right Place Wrong Guy
“You are met by the incomparable vocals -nykki- and light instrumental melody, which is complemented by a pleasant percussion. Already in the first minute of the track, the main topic of Alt Pop is turned on and an emotional explosion occurs, a bright barrel and a powerful bass of which will open a second wind in you!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Вас встречает бесподобный вокал -Nykki- и лёгкая инструментальная мелодия, которая дополняется приятной перкуссией. Уже на первой минуте трека включается основная тема Alt Pop и происходит эмоциональный взрыв, яркая бочка и мощный бас которого откроют в вас второе дыхание!”
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Today, 29 June, rising future pop artist Nykki returns with brooding R&B-laced new single ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’, alongside its dream-like music video. Stream ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’ here. Watch ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’ Video Here.
https://nykki.lnk.to/RightPlaceWrongGuy
Finding the sweet spot between alt-R&B and pop, Nykki co-wrote ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’ with producer John Foyle, known for his work with Mae Muller and Lola Young and St£fan – aka Stefan Abingdon – whose major pop cuts include, among others, a single for Selena Gomez. The swaggering earworm blooms over sludgy, savage basslines, jittery swarms of drum programming, with plenty of room to play around with texture and Nykki’s layered vocals. Piercing and empowering lyrics see Nykki oozing confidence while reflecting on a relationship destined to fail.
https://www.instagram.com/nykkimusic/
“You can pretty much already see its end and you are finally being honest with yourself, which can be empowering,” explains Nykki, talking about the meaning behind the song. “I naturally always want to see the best in every situation. This is about that time when I just finally admitted it’s not gonna work and that’s also okay. I can only do serious relationships, that’s just how I’m built, so sorry not sorry to every guy who just wants to have fun!”
Diving deeper into the writing and production process Nykki adds; “I wanted to write something darker and a bit sexy. We started writing the lyrics around a few ideas I had in my phone. The song’s title started as a joke. I said ‘I think it was a right place wrong time situation’ and John said ‘yeah more like wrong guy’, and that’s how it happend. I wanted to make sure this was a savage song, not sad, but very powerful and almost making fun of the situation”.
Songwriting has been a life saving tool for Nykki, at the high of the pandemic she connected with producers and co-writers all over the world, these transatlantic online sessions resulted in last year’s single ‘Me Over You’ written with Salt Ashes’ collaborators, British writing and production duo The Radiators, which has seen support from fashion and music publications such as Metal Magazine and Mundane Magazine, among others.
“Showing the extent of her range with every release”, as written by Wonderland Magazine for their ‘New Noise’ feature, Nykki has rolled out a string of bops which marked her as a newcomer to watch. Debut single ‘No Cry’ catapulted the Czech-born artist into the international pop world, with Billboard praising her “commanding vocals” and giving their seal of approval to her debut video, which has now clocked up over 1 million YouTube plays, since premiering on the world’s most influential music media brand. Whilst the single’s remix by Leon Lour peaked in the UK Commercial Pop Top 30 Club Charts at number 13. In her follow up single ‘Lost My Mind’, Nykki showed her good girl turned bad persona through the convincing acted scenes and dynamic choreographed shots of the track’s video, which has now reached nearly 1.5 million YouTube views. Eloquently acclaimed by Rollacoaster Magazine for her “emotionally tinged, energetic pop songs that boast undeniably catchy hooks,” Nykki graced the pages of the magazine’s latest Spring/Summer issue, before going back into the studio. While the stripped down versions of her EDM-laced pop songs have been praised for their “glossy dynamics” by one of the world’s foremost authority on pop music authority on pop music Popdust.
With ‘Right Place Wrong Guy’ Nykki claims her artistic space, showing confidence stepping into new musical terrains, and the ability to turn any personal life story into a captivating song.
Finlay Morton – Move Mountains
“The composition has a characteristic -finlay more lyricism, magnificent, at a professional level of guitar possession and the overall arrangement structure. Music, which will leave in your memory a fingerprint of warm emotions.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“В композиции присутствует характерная -Finlay Morton- лиричность, великолепное, на профессиональном уровне владение гитарой и общая структура аранжировки. Музыка, которая оставит в вашей памяти отпечаток тёплых эмоций.”
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https://www.instagram.com/finlay.morton.5
Gareth Cole – Signal
“"Gareth Cole" focuses on the most minimal side of House, with a clear emphasis on melodic background elements. Almost eight minutes of sticky rhythmic vibrations that will easily keep echoing inside your head.”
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Gareth Cole is the ambitious Brit who has been carving a name for himself as a purveyor of fine house and techno both as a producer and DJ.
Here he signs up to Steve Bug’s Sublease Music for three slick and impactful slices of deep, techy house. First up is Signal, a low-slung groover with hypnotic keys, and a thick, rounded bottom end driving the track forward.
Maddy Brown – Wiser
“The light rustle of the needle on the vinyl plate very competently tunes on the atmosphere of serenity and tranquility. Charm in the ocean of sounds and melody Retro Soul and vocals -Maddy Brown-. She successfully managed to combine tenderness with charisma, thanks to this, her feelings are very subtly transmitted to the listener.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Лёгкий шорох иглы по виниловой пластинке очень грамотно настраивает на атмосферу безмятежности и спокойствия. Очарование в океане звуков и мелодии Retro Soul и вокала -Maddy Brown-. Она удачно сумела соединить нежность с харизмой, благодаря этому очень тонко передаются её чувства слушателю.”
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“Wiser” is an autobiographical song and narrative which details finding your footing post-breakup, recognizing your growth and worth, and ultimately becoming empowered to be straightforward and voice your emotions. The song is centered around Maddy’s personal experience of coming to terms with the truth that her long-term relationship was not the right fit for her. “Wiser” is a representation of recognizing her needs within a relationship, as Maddy openly expresses her repressed feelings and honors her experience through her songwriting process.
Maddy’s raw and straight-to-the-point lyricism, masterful vocal control and delivery, and soulful R&B-centric production reflect the wide range of genres that have influenced her music throughout her life. With two more singles in the pipeline, “Wiser” is just a prelude to the sonic direction in her upcoming 6-track pop-infused R&B debut EP, slated to release in Summer 2022.
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“I hope people can take ‘Wiser’ as their own source of empowerment. Voice how you feel, recognize your worth, and be empowered to have high expectations for those who end up having the privilege to be in your life.”
-Maddy Brown
https://www.instagram.com/madelynwrightbrown/
Trauma Cat – Popcorn Machine
“The track that will help you turn off your brain, put it on the shelf and relax with your whole soul and body. Positive, bright, slightly surreal and phantasmagoric music in the Indie Rock genre, capable of throwing you out of reality and entertained as never before!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Трек, который поможет вам выключить ваш мозг, положить его на полку и отдохнуть всей душой и телом. Позитивная, яркая, немного ирреальная и фантасмагорическая музыка в жанре Indie Rock, способная выкинуть вас из реальности и развлечь как никогда ранее! ”
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Meet Trauma Cat, an experimental indie rock trio with a penchant for a feel-good powerpop hook. In “Popcorn Machine,” Trauma Cat reflect on life, death, love, and the pursuit of paradise—all set against the backdrop of a crowded movie theater. Tongue-in-cheek existentialism meets rocking verses and jangly, uplifting choruses for a theatrical final product not unlike such offbeat current art pop acts as Superorganism, Wet Leg, and Tune-Yards, infused with the spirit of classic bands like Oingo Boingo and Jellyfish.
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