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Ari Abdul – Taste
“The quickly rising artist "Ari Abdul" has dropped her luring single and seems impossible to resist. Ghostly vocals which pull like strong magnet and sound rich in Electro, Gothic influences. Thumbs up for that distorted guitar solo too!”
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At only 20 years old, Ari Abdul is building a dedicated fanbase thanks to supplementing her killer tunes with an honest and personal relationship with her fans. Her debut single "BABYDOLL (Speed)" has amassed 10 M global streams and is on the brink of global virality with nearly 100K video creations to date.
Now she is working on new music and after sharing a snippet on TikTok, the fan demand for “Taste” was undeniable.
"Taste" resides on a foundation built by a chugging bass line and Ari's smoky vocals. Heavily reverbed guitars creates a wall of sound that adds a surreal quality to the chorus. "Taste" is a perfect example of modern pop-production and haunting shoegaze. This dreamy track hangs in the air like a humid night you don't really want to end.
"This is a vampire love story," says Ari, which is seen in the elements of the tomb-like press photo, the darkly shiny guitar distortions and Ari's echoing seductive vocals that draw you in with their sweetness before taking a bite. "Taste" would fit in perfectly on The Lost Boys soundtrack and I am here. for. it.
She combines the reverb-heavy swells of your favorite shoegaze artist with the likes of The Neighborhood and Lana Del Rey. Combining an array of visual and stylistic influences, Ari has cultivated a mysterious edge to her artistic endeavors.
With only 2 records out so far, Ari has already garnered over 15 million global streams to date. But with the momentum she's been building, it will be best to keep your ears open for Ari Abdul.
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Elizabeth – Happier Now
“A charming, melodic song from -elizabeth – contains a strong semantic load, metamorphoses and images telling us that we need to be happy here and now. It makes no sense to wait for your feet to open the earth and a miracle will happen. Take everything from this life!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Очаровательная, мелодичная песня от -Elizabeth- содержит в себе сильную смысловую нагрузку, метаморфозами и образами повествуя нам о том, что нужно быть счастливым здесь и сейчас. Нет смысла ждать, что у ваших ног разверзнется земля и случится чудо. Берите от это жизни всё!”
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Elizabeth shares, “Happier Now is about the feelings that come after a heartbreak, you know, you are getting better, you are healthier, you won’t fall apart if you see your ex at a party. But you also start to have the rose coloured nostalgia for a relationship that was no good and wondering what could have been if you’d been able to make it work.”
‘Happier Now’ is a perfect introduction to the Elizabeth of 2022. The lyrical motifs of her debut album The Wonderful World of Nature are recast in neon here, their old prismatic glow replaced by a dangerous, alluring coolness. Unlike Elizabeth’s protagonist’s past, though, the main character in ‘Happier Now’ is marked by her defiance, her total refusal to backslide even as she’s pulled into an ex-partner’s web: “I am happier now,” she insists, “you’re not around.”
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth captures the reckless thrill of romance like no other. On her debut album The Wonderful World of Nature, she stepped away from a messy divorce like a world-weary heroine pulling herself from the wreckage of a car crash: broken glass shining like glitter, bloodstains smearing like blush. Contrasting lush dreampop haze with visceral, disarmingly truthful lyricism, it was a pop record out of time – glamorous and tragic, ultra modern and undeniably timeless, a queer answer to nihilistic, powerfully feminine pop heroes like Lana Del Rey and Lorde. Capturing hearts and minds of media and fans across the globe, the record saw widespread acclaim from the likes of The FADER, Wonderland, PAPER among others, and was included in the Album of the Year lists across The Guardian, The Saturday Paper and the Herald Sun.
https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmusic___/
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MIMRA – No man’s land
“In the context of perception and understanding of the invested meaning into this composition in the Electro Pop genre, the vocals -Mimra- sounds very unusual! There is something otherworldly, extraterrestrial in it, but at the same time it has softness, tenderness and executed with great love.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“В контексте восприятия и понимания вложенного смысла в эту композицию в жанре electro pop, вокал -MIMRA- звучит очень необычно! Есть в нём нечто потустороннее, внеземное, но при этом он обладает мягкостью, нежностью и исполнен с большой любовью.”
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Icelandic art pop artist, producer and songwriter, MIMRA, independently released EP “Finding Place” earlier this year. Comprising six tracks, Finding Place weaves together a wide range of influences that MIMRA has explored throughout her musical career. Never one to neatly settle within one genre, the release is yet another example of her vast musical abilities, skillfully combining art pop, electronic music, jazz and folk.
Finding Place begins with “No Man’s Land,” which sets the stage for the themes MIMRA explores throughout the EP. The lyrics introduce the driftlessness MIMRA encountered after moving countries and the emotional experience of feeling like one doesn’t belong to a city, a home, or another person.
https://www.instagram.com/mimramusic/
Piper-Grace – My Head
“I would like to focus on the fact that this composition is a very successful R&B and Neo-Soul symbiosis. The song is so beautiful, sincere and sensual, vocals -piper-grace-something incredible in it! Her song cannot leave any of you indifferent.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Хочется акцентировать ваше внимание на том, что данная композиция – это очень удачный симбиоз R&B и neo-soul. Песня настолько красивая, искренняя и чувственная, вокал -Piper-Grace- в ней нечто невероятное! Её песня не сможет оставить равнодушным никого из вас.”
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In Piper-Grace’s third and lead single from her highly anticipated upcoming EP, she explores the themes of being distracted by a love interest. Written with Molly Ashcroft and produced by WAVSDNTDIE, this song features Piper-Graces’ effortless vocals on sumptuous chords, driven by a steady beat.
https://www.instagram.com/pipergraceb/
Very Disco – Be Your Lover (feat. Jaime Deraz)
“With a colourful and playful air, "Very Disco" follows the concept of old synth sounds in a Nu-disco rhythm. The irresistible voice of Jaime Deraz will continue singing inside your head especially during lonely moments.”
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https://www.instagram.com/weareverydisco
3 Pairs of Boots – Leap of Faith
“The beautiful, very bright and lively melody Southern Rock, a pleasant leading vocal and juicy rhythm! Such songs challenge our primitive instincts when you want to leave behind everything that is acquired in my whole life and rush off on a white van on a fiery sunset!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Красивая, очень яркая и живая мелодия southern rock, приятный лидирующий вокал и сочный ритм! Такие песни бросают настоящий вызов нашим первобытным инстинктам, когда хочется оставить позади всё то, что нажито за всю жизнь и умчаться на белом фургоне в пламенный закат!”
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https://www.instagram.com/3pairsofboots/
B Prasanna – Gagan Dhuan Dhuan
“Namasta to all those who start their morning with meditation. Your path will be forgotten where the music begins. We want to introduce you to one of the musical miracles in which the melody pours with heaven a sacred source, healing the fallen souls and wounds. Living, ethnic music, incredible beauty of vocals and enchanting sounds of nature. Namascar.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Намасте всем тем, кто начинает своё утро с медитации. Ваш путь простилается там, где начинается музыка. Мы хотим познакомить вас с одним из музыкальных чудес, в котором мелодия льётся с небес священным источником, исцеляя падшие души и раны. Живая, этническая музыка, невероятной красоты вокал и чарующие звуки природы. Намаскар.”
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Gagan Dhuan Dhuan is an ode to the impressionist era. It is custom made for the enchanting quality of Bombay Jayashri’s voice and range. It flows with her vocal from start to end sans any interludes or no non-sequiturs. The song is an impression of a woman sitting by the window and singing to herself, all alone in her hill-top house. Her voice reflects her nostalgia, while the music feeds off the nature around her.
https://www.instagram.com/b_prasanna/
Vargen – Mindy Morning
“Sometimes, it seems that you know your favorite song to the last note, and then you hear it in ten years and it opens in front of you from a new side, like a flower bud. This Classic Rock will become for you the very track that is able to surprise you throughout your life.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Порой, кажется, что ты знаешь любимую песню до последней ноты, а потом слышишь её через десять лет и она раскрывается перед тобой с новой стороны, как бутон цветка. Этот classic rock станет для вас тем самым треком, который способен удивлять вас на протяжении всей вашей жизни.”
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https://www.vargen.net/
petit garcon – Barolo
“"Barolo" drifts between sadness and emotional stability. A soothing track which can take away your bitter thoughts and calm your spirit. Ideal to listen after a tiring day or stressful situation, as its pure atmosphere cuddles everyone.”
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You would maybe find petit garcon as a boy with few words. The truth is that whether you find him in a small club somewhere in Stockholm city or in his apartment, he's just in a weirdly conscious place somewhere inside his own created atmosphere. A place where everyone can just be what they ARE. This song was created through emotions of pain and a smile. petit garcon wants to be a part of the experimental/instrumental-scene, fill peoples heart and make people conscious in their mind and body.
https://tiktok.com/young.prins
Keith Eric – Crazy Runs Deep
“Solo of electrihitars in the new song -keith Eric- really catchy and attracts the attention of the listener. In the melody there is drama and a deep story, and the lyrics in execution of the author are heating the stream of passions that accumulate lumpy in the throat and are about to break out. Phenomenal work!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Соло электрогитары в новой песне -Keith Eric- по-настоящему цепляет и приковывает к себе внимание слушателя. В мелодии присутствует драматизм и глубокая история, а лирика в исполнение автора накаляет поток страстей, которые скапливаются комом в горле и вот-вот должны вырваться наружу. Феноменальная работа!”
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A biting testimony to the extremes of love confused with obsession, the incendiary lyrics and soulful vocal performance capture the essence of an artist not ashamed to wear his Southern Rock influences on his sleeve.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/audio/265292810996393