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Melanie MacLaren – Orion
“Sometimes I really want to leave our planet at least for a moment in order to admire the stars that are distant and beckoning us with their dazzling light. And it is at such moments that the atmosphere of Indie Folk helps, and the new composition from -Mlanie Maclaren- will help you fulfill your cherished dream.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Иногда так хочется покинуть нашу планету хотя бы на мгновение, чтобы полюбоваться далёкими и манящими нас к себе своим ослепительным светом звёздами. И именно в такие минуты помогает атмосфера indie folk, а новая композиция от -Melanie MacLaren- поможет вам осуществить вашу заветную мечту.”
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Orion is a dreamy indie-folk ballad with flashes of classic Americana sensibilities. The sentimental cynicism of the lyrics are reminiscent of today’s indie-folk powerhouses like Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, but the urgency of the lyrics reflect a self-destructive desire to make up for lost time in a post-pandemic world in a way that hasn’t yet been articulated musically. This urgency, however, is soothed by the song’s production as ethereal synth arpeggios and whirling pedal steel wrap the lyrics in a sense of comfort—making Orion a shimmering and bittersweet ode to memorable nights and the hold they have on us. This single follows Melanie MacLaren's debut EP Kill My Time, which was released in February of this year.
https://melaniemaclaren.com/
The Turner Brothers – The Bomb
“This track is to make you move even if you just woke up or are very tired after a working day! Living, energetic, incredibly positive music for all lovers and connoisseurs of Alt Pop and SKA from -The Turner Brothers-!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Этот трек заставить двигаться вас даже в том случае, если вы только что проснулись или сильно устали после рабочего дня! Живая, энергичная, невероятно позитивная музыка для всех любителей и ценителей alt pop и ska от -The Turner Brothers-!”
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https://www.theturnerbrothers.co.uk/
Roberto Tardito – Un quarto di limone
“How many feelings, love and emotions in vocals -berto tardito-. The vibrations of his voice are capable of burning more than fire and at the same time there is a powerful energy flow in it. Beautiful, very melodic, acoustic composition.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Как много чувств, любви и эмоций в вокале -Roberto Tardito-. Вибрации его голоса способны обжечь сильнее огня и при этом в нём присутствует мощный энергетический поток. Прекрасная, очень мелодичная, акустическая композиция.”
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English:
It seems that every now and then the stories end, so they say. Love songs are always tragic, and it can only be like this: when things go well one deals with something else, he certainly doesn't write songs.
I have described a now irrecoverable situation in which, however, the protagonist begins to see a distant light that will surely bring something good.
Musically we chose to make the song very open: me, Tyler and Nick played all the acoustic guitars, the pedal steel guitar and the slide trying to recall those typically American atmospheres, especially in the crescendo.
Itallian:
Pare che ogni tanto le storie finiscano, così dicono. Le canzoni d’amore sono sempre tragiche, e non può che essere così: quando le cose vanno bene uno si occupa di altro, non scrive certo delle canzoni.
Ho descritto una situazione ormai irrecuperabile nella quale, però, il protagonista inizia a vedere una luce lontana che porterà sicuramente qualcosa di buono.
Musicalmente abbiamo scelto di rendere il brano molto aperto: io, Tyler e Nick abbiamo suonato tutte le chitarre acustiche, la pedal steel guitar e la slide cercando di richiamare quelle atmosfere tipicamente americane, soprattutto nei crescendo.
Nick R. Francis: pedal steel guitar, slide guitar
Scott Gravin: percussion
Tyler Jewell: acoustic guitars
Roberto Tardito: acoustic guitars, electric guitars, piano
Nicolas Wade: double bass
Thomas Williams: cello
https://www.instagram.com/roberto.tardito/
Izanah Jones – Train Track
“You have two ways -either you stay on the platform, or buy a train ticket and go on this fascinating journey with -izanah Jones-. In your hands, the guitar, against the background of the light rustle of the rhythm reggae, and ahead of the far road of miracles ahead.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“У вас есть два выхода — либо вы остаётесь на платформе, либо покупаете билет на поезд и отправляйтесь в это увлекательное путешествие вместе с -Izanah Jones-. В ваших руках гитара, на фоне лёгкий шелест ритма reggae, а впереди дальняя дорога чудес.”
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www.izanahjones.com
DAERYA & LEO – Water
“"DAERYA & LEO" conjure the spirit of the most important element on this planet. A Downtempo production with dark mood and captivating vocals is ready to appear from the underground depths and change the way you understand sound.”
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Water is a dark chill and mystical journey that will bring you to the underground world. Composed around voices and some accordion this mid tempo song is the second part of our "element" project. A video clip will be will released with the track. It was recorded in Cenote (Mexico).
Thomas James White – Ozone
“With perfect balance and advanced production skills, Thomas James White delivers his elegant sound. Soft and light like thin air, this track will calm your mind and relieve from stress. Click "play" and get ready to fly.”
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A unique blend of Ambient, Neo-Classical and Synthwave styles the latest track from Thomas James White takes the listener on a journey through dense soundscapes and open spaces. Utilising a collection of analog synths, including the OB6, Prophet Rev 2 & Moog Sub 25, a dreamy and ethereal palate of textures and pads is created. Gradually opening up throughout the tracks progression to introduce distant vocals, strings, piano and ambient/downtempo beats. The track is the first in the 'Elements' series of releases for Thomas's catalogue this year, with another 3 tracks planned. This track represents the element air.
https://www.instagram.com/tom_lj_white/
Nick de la Hoyde – Close To U
“An amazing and attractive track in the Indie Pop genre, whose rhythm sets the desired pace from the very beginning. The guitar party helps the consciousness to break away from the ground and fly up, it is so smooth and tender as a sea wave.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Изумительный и притягательный трек в жанре indie pop, чей ритм задаёт нужный темп с самого начала. Партия гитары помогает сознанию оторваться от земли и улететь ввысь, настолько она плавная и нежная как морская волна.”
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Close To U is an upbeat pop anthem about longing for something you have been working so hard on - the countless hours of blood, sweat and tears. Sometimes it's hard to know what success looks like, but really the journey is the most beautiful part.
https://www.instagram.com/ndelahoyde
Kenny Sharp – Fall In Love
“The uncompromising hit is positive and melodic! Get battered in the classic rays of Soft Rock music, whose mood practically sparkles and shows you from head to toe with beautiful notes. In combination with warm and touching vocals, the effect is simply fantastic!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Бескомпромиссный хит — позитивный и мелодичный! Искупайтесь в классических лучах soft rock музыки, чьё настроение практически искрит и осыпает вас с головы до ног красивыми нотами. В сочетании с тёплым и трогательным вокалом эффект просто фантастический!”
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https://www.kennysharpmusic.com/
Dave McKendry – How Ashes Are Made
“Music, which leads a dialogue with you, is like your close friend next to you. He wants to share something important and secret and waits for you to hear him. Extend your hand, touch the melody of the soul -dave mckendry- and feel how many emotions he put into his work. And all this for you.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Музыка, которая ведёт с вами диалог, словно рядом с вами ваш близкий друг. Он хочет поделиться чем-то важным и сокровенным и ждёт, чтобы вы его услышали. Протяните свою руку, дотроньтесь до мелодии души -Dave McKendry- и почувствуйте, сколько эмоций он вложил в своё произведение. И всё это для вас.”
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Second single from the upcoming album of Belfast-native singer-songwriter Dave McKendry. Burned by toxic love while travelling across Europe, McKendry wrote “How Ashes Are Made” as a reminder of what people are capable of (and what people are capable of surviving). Bitter-sweet as love can often be, the track is produced like a sweet pop song, a closer listen however will reveal the bite in the lyrics.
https://www.davemckendry.com/
Netsky ft Rita Ora – Barricades
“All this amazing melodic structure is competently built around the chic vocals -rita ora-. This is exactly the track that cannot be passed by and not pay attention to it. Powerful, very bright, dynamic and emotional work!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Вся эта потрясающая мелодическая структура грамотно построена вокруг шикарного вокала -Rita Ora-. Это именно тот трек, мимо которого невозможно пройти и не обратить на него внимание. Мощная, очень яркая, динамичная и эмоциональная работа!”
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https://helixrecords.ffm.to/barricades
London UK, 23rd June 2022 5PM BST – Global super star Rita Ora joins forces with award-winning world renowned producer and DJ NETSKY on summer anthem “Barricades” released via Helix Records. The track’s stunning music video, out today, features a captivating performance from Rita Ora filmed in Los Angeles by director Joe Mischo.
Produced with super-producers Stargate, the brilliant collaboration between the headline artists ‘Barricades’ combines Netsky’s trademark energetic production style and knack for a soaring pop chorus with Rita Ora’s distinctive uplifting vocals to produce an anthem sure to soundtrack this summer.
About their “Barricades” collaboration, Netsky says; “I’ve wanted to work with Rita since I heard ‘RIP’, so it was really special to get her and Stargate together in the studio again. We wanted to make a song that really showcased the power of her voice. The song is about the battles people go through being in love. We combined the simple beauty of pop with the power of breaks/drum and bass. I want to make dance music that has honesty and emotion – I think this song is that.”
Rita Ora adds; ‘It’s been amazing to work with Netsky on ‘Barricades’. It’s an honour to get to work with such a talented producer, especially on a track like this. Collaborating on another Drum n Bass record a decade after my first no.1 ‘Hot Right Now’ with DJ Fresh, feels like coming home, and I’m beyond excited for everyone to hear it. I hope they love dancing to it as much as I do!’
Rita Ora is one of the most successful female UK artists of the 21st century and an international critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with four #1 UK singles. She holds the record for the most Top 10 singles for a British female artist in the UK in history with a total of 13. In 2021, she co-wrote and produced the global collaboration Bang with GRAMMY winning Kazakh DJ and record producer Imanbek. Featuring David Guetta, Gunna and Argentinian rapper KHEA, the four track EP is a mix of modern pop, 80s and 90s club culture and floor-filling house. The EP was the follow up to her album Phoenix, which has amassed over 4 billion streams worldwide, spawned 3 platinum singles and includes “Lonely Together,” her collaboration with Avicii which won “Best Dance” VMA at the MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, her debut album, Ora, debuted at #1 on the UK charts and was certified platinum. Rita is also a multi-talented industry leader across TV, culture and fashion, with brand partnerships across key sectors. Her film and television credits include the Fifty Shades of Greyfranchise, Fast & Furious, Southpaw, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu, Twist, and the upcoming film Tin Soldier and series Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight.
NETSKY has emerged as one of the most in demand music producers and a trendsetting global heavyweight in electronic music. Amidst a catalogue of hits, he has collaborated with everyone from Lil Wayne, Aloe Blacc, David Guetta, Becky Hill, Emilie Sande, Swedish House Mafia and Rudimental while the likes of Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Jack Ü have sought him out for remixes. From selling out Arenas to headlining some of the worlds biggest festivals, he also ignited the ‘Netsky & Friends’ brand as an extension of his creative influence, curating and hosting his own stage at Tomorrowland and rolling out the concept at festivals and clubs across Europe. .
Stay tuned for more to come from Netsky.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Netsky:
www.instagram.com/netskyofficial/
Rita Ora:
www.instagram.com/ritaora/