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Monalia – Time To Start A Riot
“The guitar here does not just fulfill its parties, it sings, flies under the clouds and breaks the hearts of those who hear it once. All this, together with vocal parties and the rhythm, Indie Rock creates an unforgettable effect of immersion. Gorgeous style. Bravo! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Гитара здесь не просто исполняет свои партии, она поёт, летает под облаками и разрывает сердца тех, кто услышит её однажды. Всё это в совокупности с вокальными партиями и ритмом Indie Rock создаёт незабываемый эффект погружения. Шикарная стилистика. Браво!”
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Out now Monalia's new single "Time to Start a Riot", a protest song wrapped in sweet harmonies with clear references to California's late '60s, both in sound and thematics.
Put all excuses aside, Monalia's new single "Time to Start a Riot" is a direct call to action. To rebellion. Because the song is about standing up for what you believe in and daring to demand change, despite your own fears and doubts. Whether it is on a personal level or in a larger societal context.
“There are plenty of things in today's society that we can feel annoyed about. But getting annoyed rarely makes any difference – action is the only thing that creates change, and today is as good as any day to start a riot”, says singer Stine Helén Tunstrøm.
The song has an unapologetic and confrontational theme wrapped in beautiful harmonies – a flirtation with contrasts that has become a kind of signature. It's melancholy and dreamy, just the way we know Monalia, but this time their so called mountain surf has gotten a warm breeze from California. It all ends with a psychedelic outro of despairing slide guitar and a long vocal delay.
Time to Start a Riot is the first Monalia song where the band has done everything themselves from start to finish, produced and mixed by guitarist Svein Petter Nilssen.
“I thought that the biggest challenge of doing everything "in-house" and wearing two hats, would be to get to the finish line without the band dissolving. But the process turned out to gosurprisingly well”, says Svein Petter Nilssen.
http://www.monalia.no/
Jake Daniels – The Worst
“I would like to envy the fantasies -jake daniels-, which created such a mental track from incredible depths of vocals. Do not be afraid to get lost in the Indie Pop melody and do not be surprised at the growing excitement inside your body. This is all the game of emotions, rhythm and hormones, but how much I do not want all this to stop. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Так и хочется позавидовать фантазии -Jake Daniels-, который создал такой душевный трек с невероятной глубины вокалом. Не бойтесь потеряться в мелодии Indie Pop и не удивляйтесь нарастающему возбуждению внутри вашего тела. Это всё игра эмоций, ритма и гормонов, но как же не хочется, чтобы всё это прекратилось.”
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The second track of Jake Daniel’s upcoming EP is now out on release with CloudKid, one of his best, entitled ‘The Worst.‘ The artist describes the track as being a reference point for bullying in its worst form, using catchy lyrics, alongside upbeat beats and sound effects to add depth while juxtaposing a difficult reality for many, masking it with positive references and sentiments
https://www.instagram.com/jakedanielsmus/
&Tilly – Unopen
“Vocal - & tilly- I want to compare with the breath of my beloved woman. He is the same gentle, quiet, modest and whispers something early in the morning in the ear, like a small kitten. The minimalist Indie Folk, with a beautiful piano party and a huge ocean of emotions. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Вокал -&Tilly- так и хочется сравнить с дыханием любимой женщины. Он такой же нежный, тихий, скромный и что-то шепчет тебе рано по утру на ушко, словно маленький котёнок. Минималистичный Indie Folk, с красивой партией фортепиано и огромным океаном эмоций.”
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Everything about the song (and the artist) can also be found here: https://andtilly.com/story/of/unopen/
Unopen, the 1st song of our next acoustic/melancholic album, is a play of sound between an open road to enjoy life and an unopen personality. It is also a bit of wishful thinking, almost a wanderlust for a place where you belong. Unopen intimately impersonates the want to be better, the failure to be on par with society, to match others’ success... and on that way, the problems arising. That is why it touches anorexia problems as well.
This song’s a confession, a yearning, a request to connect. It is T, with lyrics she felt very proud to put together in such a way (and she rarely feels like that). Somewhere between Lucy Rose, dodie, and Lumineers, Unopen is too lovable to stay closed in just our hearts. We invite you to get from Unopen to an open road through life with our tune, with us.
https://www.instagram.com/eli_andtilly
Virginia Ernst – HOME
“In this music there is a place for lyrics, romance and even the dance of your soul, which, together with you, returns to the walls of your beloved house. The most tender work from -virginia ernst- with an excellent instrumental component and beautiful vocals. All you need is already next to you. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“В этой музыке найдётся место лирике, романтике и даже танцу вашей души, которая вместе с вами возвращается в стены любимого дома. Нежнейшее произведение от -Virginia Ernst- с отличной инструментальной составляющей и красивым вокалом. Всё, что вам нужно, уже рядом с вами.”
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Virginia Ernst is known for her singer-songwriter skills and her versatility. After a few successful rock-pop numbers, the Viennese is now releasing an acoustic-pop love ballad for the first time. "My new single "HOME" is pure goosebumps! It's about the strong connection to a very special person, no matter where they are in the world. Once you're with that person, it's home. That's exactly how I feel! I've arrived home and nothing is more important than my family," says Virginia Ernst about her new single "HOME", which will be available on June 9, 2022. Her wife Dorothea Ernst can be heard as background voice and also created the cartoon sequences in the music video herself. Martin Richter, Holly Tonstudio, was responsible for the production.
Eric Heitmann x Ryan Dimmock – Ashes That Remain
“-Ryic Heitmann X Ryan Dimmock- Using the language of sound and visual concept, they try to share with us a baiting statement that nature needs to be protected, rather than leaving the mountains of ash. Sad, melancholy, but such beautiful in essence the neoclassical melody about the most important and painful. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“-Eric Heitmann x Ryan Dimmock- с помощью языка звука и визуального концепта стараются поделиться с нами жизненноважным утверждением, что природу нужно беречь, а не оставлять после себя горы пепла. Грустная, меланхоличная, но такая прекрасная по сути своей неоклассическая мелодия о самом важном и наболевшем.”
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This is an ambient neoclassical cinematic collaboration with the brilliant UK violinist Ryan Dimmock. This composition is about remembering those that we have lost and the strength that their memory leaves behind
https://www.instagram.com/ericheitmannmusic/
Laidback Luke x Richard Judge – SOBER
“Thanks to the light poetry in the text and how -laidback luke & richard judge- juggling the genres of Electro Pop and Edm and create such beautiful melodic harmony makes this track a real summer hit! Are you still reading this review? Turn on this track more and enjoy! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Благодаря лёгкой поэтичности в тексте и то, как -Laidback Luke & Richard Judge- жонглируют жанрами Electro Pop и EDM и создают такие прекраснейшие мелодичные гармонии делает этот трек настоящим летним хитом! Вы всё ещё дочитываете эту рецензию? Включайте скорее этот трек и наслаждайтесь!”
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EDM legend Laidback Luke, known for his unforgettable reinvention of the 90’s classic dance anthem “Show Me Love” by Robin S, makes his return to NYC dance label, Total Smash for the follow-up to his #1 charting Billboard Dance/Mediabase Dance record “If There Is Love” which was achieved in September of 2021.
This time he teams up with UK singer-songwriter, Richard Judge especially known his wildly popular song also titled “Show Me Love” with Robin Schulz that has over 100 million streams worldwide. From the very start of the song, the infectious melody kicks in with instantly familiar emotional lyrics, “Don’t Say It’s Over, We Should Talk About It When We’re Sober” and gets your heart thumping.
Listeners will instantly be drawn in and your heart will race faster when the drop kicks in and you recall the very same moments of present and past love that you wished you could have talked about when you are “SOBER”.
https://www.instagram.com/totalsmash/
Stephen Dawes – Teenage Dream
“In what emotions this composition holds you and with what love and beauty it blooms in the Chillwave genre cannot be conveyed in words. The composition that can be included to any person who has a feeling of beauty can include. He, like you, forever and irrevocably fall in love with the voice -stephen dawes-. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“То, в каких эмоциях вас держит эта композиция и то, с какой любовью и красотой она расцветает в жанре Chillwave невозможно передать словами. Композиция, которую можно включить любому человеку, у кого есть чувство прекрасного. Он, как и вы, навсегда и безвозвратно влюбитесь в голос -Stephen Dawes-.”
-Nagamag.com
This sad indie-folk version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" was arranged in a one night session for Stephen Dawes. With TikTok and Instagram videos reaching over 700k views and 3k presaves, this upcoming artist should be on everyone's radar.
Redray Frazier – The Real Thing
“In the harmony of the new track -Redray frazier, incredible, hypnotizing sound drawings, with air vocals and beautiful guitar parties are traced. The mood of the genres Neo-Soul and R&B very beautifully and gently fall on any mood. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“В гармонии нового трека -Redray Frazier- прослеживаются невероятные, гипнотизирующие звуковые рисунки, с воздушным вокалом и красивейшими гитарными партиями. Настроение жанров Neo-Soul и R&B очень красиво и нежно ложатся на любое настроение.”
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Blair Borax – Scared
“Music, which cleanses the mind and soul like wildlife. Music, which heals our wounds, pouring cuts and abrasions from the holy source. And no matter how the tension in the new song -blair borax and her voice scared you, it helps to free yourself from many shackles and wake your feelings. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Музыка, которая очищает разум и душу словно дикая природа. Музыка, которая залечивает наши раны, поливая порезы и ссадины из святого источника. И как бы вас не пугала напряжённость в новой песне -Blair Borax- и её голосе, она помогает освободиться от многих оков и разбудить ваши чувства.”
-Nagamag.com
https://blairborax.bandcamp.com/
Dover Lynn Fox – Lone Star
“Somewhere there, in the silence of cosmic distances, your star burns lonely. And somewhere there, in a fairy tale, Burlington devotes his songs to us, people, a charming singer -Dover Lynn Fox-. We hope that each of us will find something of our own in life. Someone is their star, and someone is a new author in their musical collection. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Где-то там, в безмолвии космических далей одиноко горит ваша звезда. И где-то там, в сказочном Burlington посвящает свои песни нам, людям очаровательная певица -Dover Lynn Fox-. Мы надеемся, что каждый из нас найдёт что-то своё в жизни. Кто-то свою звезду, а кто-то нового автора в своей музыкальной коллекции.”
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https://doverlynnfox.bandcamp.com
Dover Lynn Fox is a singer-songwriter from Burlington, ON. She mixes elements of indie-pop, folk and rock to create a unique sound and drive her dynamic, sincere and stormy lyrics. Her heart lies in narrative and she crafts each song to tell a story. Dover is a big fan of music from the 60’s and 70’s, and musically she tips her hat to some of her favourite artists: Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks and Neil Diamond. When these classics are not filling the room she enjoys the music of artists, like the band Travis, Mazzy Star and the Jayhawks. A nature lover and devotee to all creatures great and small she loves gardening and hanging out with her cat and dog and whatever else happens to be flying or hopping around.