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Marco V & Vision 20/20 – Heal My Hertz
“With an explosive kick and ecstatic lead blasts, "Heal My Hertz" is ready to disturb your silence. The Techno blast you don't want to miss, can reveal a different dimension to your ears and bring a big smile in your face too.”
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A cure for the blues should you miss being smacked upside the head by techno tyranny turning the lights out, Marco V in particularly ruthless mood when medicating from one of the most famous odes to dancefloor divinity of the 90s.You’ll know the vocal instantly, but the gruff instruction, heart-in-mouth foghorns and granite kick drums of ‘Heal My Hertz’ mean there are no soft landings, just harsh lessons to quickly heed. The ecstatic synth lines of the source material breach the track’s defenses, but the bitterness doesn’t end as V’s solutions and remedies stay vengeful.
Floyd Thursby – Beautiful Today
“Fill your mood with warm sensations that gently burn your body and create a wave of goosebumps on the skin. Let your day, like this acoustic music, will pave green carpets from flowers under your feet, because only you are able to change everything around you. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Наполните своё настроение тёплыми ощущениями, которые нежно обжигают ваше тело и создают волну мурашек по коже. Пусть ваш день, как и эта акустическая музыка будет прокладывать зелёные ковры из цветов под вашими ногами, ведь только вы способны изменить всё вокруг вас.”
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‘Beautiful Today’ is the new single from Floyd Thursby’s latest album ‘The Fuller’s Field’. It was produced in Los Angeles by Rob Kleiner and written in a bed and breakfast in the rainy city of Porto, Portugal back in 2018. Floyd was invited to a wedding in Wales by good friends. Because he couldn’t attend he wrote them a sweet, simple love song which he sent as a gift.
https://floydthursby.bandcamp.com/
Harrison Country – Better Than You Knew
“Even when you want absolute silence, so that you can’t even hear your own breath, turn on this track. His melody and unhurried americana rhythm will dissolve in your mind, and his heart freezes from the charming vocals -harrison consist-. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Даже когда вам хочется абсолютной тишины, чтобы не было слышно даже собственного дыхания, включите этот трек. Его мелодия и неспешный ритм Americana растворятся в вашем сознании, а сердце замирает от обворожительного вокала -Harrison Country-.”
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a tribute song to Levon Helm
Ka Lia Universe – I’ve Been Thankin’
“In this self-assured single, “Ka Lia Universe” reveals her uplifting Summer spirit and brings an air of support to her audience. Friendly Synthpop sound, a playful voice and lyrics that remind us not to give up pursuing our dreams.”
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I’ve Been Thankin’ is an upbeat summer jam about letting go of problems, toxic people and trauma, and moving yourself forward. It’s about being thankful for what you have and the journey that brought you there. Manifesting the reality you want despite the world trying to hold you back, and letting nothing stop you from achieving everything you deserve.
https://www.facebook.com/kaliauniverse/
Sydney Scotia – Burnt Out
“Music, which will discover a wonderful new world for you and give the opportunity to enjoy the singing -ydney scotia-. The melody that will rescue your heart, because it was captured by your body for too long. Incendiary and very dynamic track! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Музыка, которая откроет для вас чудный новый мир и подарит возможность насладиться пением -Sydney Scotia-. Мелодия, которая вызволит ваше сердце, ведь оно слишком долго было в плену у вашего тела. Зажигательный и очень динамичный трек!”
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https://www.instagram.com/sydneyscotia/
Brandon Jenner – Lonely Road
“”Brandon Jenner” from Los Angeles shares personal feelings of love and devotion and this is greatly obvious in the lyrics of his recent single. Life is a journey and it’s better not to walk alone. Wonderful Indie Folk with very expressive singing performance.”
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ALT-FOLK SONGWRITER BRANDON JENNER RETURNS WITH NEW SONG “LONELY ROAD”
LISTEN HERE
https://brandonjenner.ffm.to/lonelyroad
ANNOUNCES NEW EP OVERSIZED SOUL DUE OUT SEPTEMBER 2ND VIA NETTWERK
May 20, 2022 – Today, Los Angeles troubadour and producer Brandon Jenner is proud to announce his forthcoming EP Oversized Soul, due out September 2nd via Nettwerk. In the time since his acclaimed 2021 EP Short of Home, Brandon has whittled his life down to the essential elements of his life, “family, music, and self-care.” With this new effort, he puts his focused awareness into his songs with his whole heart and soul.
In addition to the EP announcement, Brandon shares a new single, “Lonely Road.” The hushed, warm melody was conceived while on tour with Donovan Frankenreiter in the summer of 2021. It details the quieter moments when the crowds have gone, leaving you with yourself and your thoughts. Brandon longs for his wife. He croons, I blend into this crowd, I shake their hands they see me smile, but it’s you I’ve been dreaming of.
Listen to “Lonely Road” on all digital retailers (here)
https://brandonjenner.ffm.to/lonelyroad
Brandon Jenner constantly tunes into the inspiration around him. Whether it be philosophical questions posed by his children, moments of missing his wife, or nightmares dreams she destroyed his beloved truck, his music absorbs life’s everyday wonders and nuances. As such, the Los Angeles-born singer, songwriter, and producer paints a rich picture of the important things—what it means to be a good dad, good husband, good brother, and good son.
This picture comes into full focus on his 2022 Oversized Soul EP.
“Little moments inspire me to write,” he affirms. “I’ve gotten better at whittling my life down to the most important things, which are my family, music, and self-care. I don’t really do anything that doesn’t contribute to strengthening one of those three. Playing music in so many genres satisfies me the most. It’s an outlet for all of my emotions.”
He’s only opened up more and more over the years with each subsequent project. The world first heard his voice in the duo Brandon & Leah. However, he introduced himself as a solo artist with 2016’s Burning Ground EP led by the title single “Burning Ground.” Amassing tens of millions of streams, he released a string of fan favorite projects such as the Face The World EP [2018], Plan On Feelings EP [2019], So Childish EP [2020], and Short of Home EP [2021]. In addition to praise for Short of Home from Artist Waves, California Rocker, and more, American Songwriter proclaimed, “Together, these songs reveal the through-line of authenticity in Jenner’s storytelling that makes Short of Home the truest testament to his artistry yet.” Throughout 2021, he pieced together Oversized Soul, writing, recording, and mixing at his own studio.
He initially paved the way for the EP with “One Of A Kind” (where he details the dream of his wife wrecking the truck!) before unveiling “Til The Day We Die.” Initially conceived on his loop pedal, the track details a personal revelation. Meanwhile, “Lonely Road” originated when Brandon hit the road with Donovan Frankenreiter. Airy guitar moves in a fascinating 6/8-time signature as he lyrically longs to be home with his wife.
On “Vibrations”, an organic percussive beat builds in the background just as a head-nodding acoustic guitar groove gives way to a keyboard-laden hook. Over this soundscape, he delivers an intoxicating hook, “I get high on your good vibrations.”
His storytelling takes center stage on “I’m Over Who You Think You Are” laced with candid barbs such as “Ever since Elon retweeted your shit, you really think that you’re the shit, but you’re not.”
“The narrator gets dumped and is moving on,” he goes on. “This character is leaving a bad situation. Their ex thinks they’re on a roller coaster up forever.”
In the end, Brandon welcomes everyone to experience his life with him now. “If my music helps people feel in any slight way, there’s a purpose for me working hard enough to record it and put it out there,” he leaves off. “I hope it resonates on some level. That’s really the pinnacle for me. My favorite part about making music is when I get to play shows, meet people afterwards, and connect with them. They make me feel good, and I make them feel good, because I’m really appreciative of the love and support. We both leave feeling more inspired and more seen.”
https://www.brandonjennermusic.com
Bexxie – The Time
“Forget about time at least for a moment. Remove the watch from your hand, turn off the phone and do not look for any mention of where you are and which is now. The time has come to plunge into the rhythms of the melodic Techno & House, dissecting the invisible waves of the temptation in the dance with his hands. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Забудьте о времени хотя бы на мгновение. Снимите часы с руки, выключите телефон и не ищите взглядом любое упоминание о том, где вы и который сейчас час. Пришло время погрузиться в ритмы мелодичного Techno & House, рассекая в танце руками невидимые волны соблазна.”
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Ready to take summer by storm, on June 1st, Bexxie, one of EDM’s quickly rising “ones to watch”, will share “The Time” on Anjunabeats. “The Time” will mark Bexxie’s vocal debut, on a track which she also produced herself. This house song is decorated with hints of deep, mystical vibes - which makes it perfect for any dance floor as this summer’s heat sets in. On this track, she goes back and forth internally, fixating on thoughts such as how should anyone know when it’s “the time”? Bexxie says, “The meaning behind the lyrics is that feeling when you intuitively know it's "the time" for a relationship to end, but both of you are maybe holding on longer than you should. There always comes "the time" when someone just intuitively knows it's time for them to make a change in their life, whether that's ending a relationship, changing careers, finally pursuing a lifelong dream, making the time/space for yourself, and the list could go on.”
http://www.facebook.com/bexxiemusic
Trapper Schoepp -Something About You
“Vocals -trapper Schoepp - like a steppe wind walking in the vast vacia of endless prairies. So light, soft and soothing. This track is like a warm sea, into which he let you in and you immediately begin to sink in his waters. Perhaps you no longer want to return to the shore, remaining captive of an amazing atmosphere. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Вокал -Trapper Schoepp- как степной ветер гуляющий на просторах бесконечных прерий. Такой лёгкий, мягкий и успокаивающий. Этот трек словно тёплое море, в которое он впустил вас и вы тут же начинаете тонуть в его водах. Возможно, вам уже больше не захочется вернуться на берег, оставаясь в плену удивительной атмосферы.”
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Trash Falcon – Borrowed Time
“Somewhere deep inside, each of us understands that he lacks something in music. We are in endless search for the perfect combination and combination of sounds, new genres and that very, unique vocal. Pay attention to the new track -trash falcon-, perhaps your search has already approached your final chord. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Где-то глубоко внутри каждый из нас понимает, что ему чего-то не хватает в музыке. Мы в бесконечных поисках идеальной комбинации и сочетания звуков, новых жанров и того самого, уникального вокала. Обратите внимание на новый трек -Trash Falcon-, быть может, ваши поиски уже подошли к своему финальному аккорду.”
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https://trashfalcon.com/
Steven Denmark – Only Home I Need
“A real music love that can be intoxicated for days, using each new track separately, like another glass of a favorite drink. We are sure that after listening to this composition in the americana genre you will become a true fan of creativity -stven Denmark-. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Настоящий меломан может сутками находиться в музыкальном опьянении, употребляя каждый новый трек отдельно, словно очередной бокал любимого напитка. Мы уверены, что послушав эту композицию в жанре Americana вы станете истинным поклонником творчества -Steven Denmark-.”
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Steven Denmark's new single “Only Home I Need” opens with brief atmospheric keys before Denmark’s emotive vocals propel the track forward, ushering in layers of sparse guitars, quietly thumping percussion, and reverb-washed pedal steel as Denmark chronicles the lifespan of a romantic relationship from its wanderlust-fueled beginnings to the unavoidable reality of mortality.
https://www.instagram.com/stevendenmark/