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Lotus – Tar Pits
“You have a lack of inner freedom, you are not liberated enough and it is difficult for you to accept yourself as you are? We have an ideal medicine for you! The elegant combination of the genres of Nu Jazz and Jazztronica, a deep bass melody and magnificent work with space. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“У вас нехватка внутренней свободы, вы недостаточно раскрепощены и вам сложно принять самого себя таким, какой вы есть? У нас для вас есть идеальное лекарство! Элегантное сочетание жанров Nu Jazz и Jazztronica, глубокая басовая мелодия и великолепная работа с пространством.”
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Lotus is a five-piece instrumental band that has evolved and grown over 20 plus years. They were early adopters of fusing electronic beats and sounds from dance music with jam music, but also drew on psych-rock, post-rock, disco, funk and jazz. All of these influences are present throughout ‘Tar Pits’, which evokes a sense of mystique and allure in the listener’s mind.
http://soundcloud.com/x5o5oh35ul9i
Billy Woodward – Pearly Gates
“The atmosphere of the americana genre is obvious like an open book, each subsequent note is not accidental and is the detail of a large and coordinated mechanism. Feel the breath of a light breeze and a state of complete freedom. Open your consciousness and plunge into this amazing melody. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Атмосфера жанра Americana слушается словно открытая книга, каждая последующая нота не случайна и является деталью большого и слаженного механизма. Почувствуйте дуновение лёгкого ветерка и состояние полной свободы. Откройте ваше сознание и погрузитесь в эту удивительную мелодию. ”
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Billy Woodward’s newest track “Pearly Gates” is pensive Americana at its finest. Out May 20, the track details the struggles of mental health, comparison and the strength to find another way. “Driven by eleventh hour introspection and that unnerving urge for change, ‘Pearly Gates’ is a sort of rally cry for the soul,” he explains. He shares that this song was inspired by a difficult period of Woodward’s life wherein he worked an “unforgiving job” and found that as a result, his “desires and dreams” were withering away. “My feelings of discontent and the stripping of my artistic self were alarming and increasingly difficult to ignore,” he says. Knowing that this moment lent itself to a “crossroads” in his life, Woodward took a risk and followed his intuition. “Either I continue the route of security in trade for the fire in my heart or I take the riskier path through the weeds and trenches in order to tend to my pilot light.”
With folky instrumentation and alt-country sensibilities, “Pearly Gates” is slow-building, allowing the lyrics to shine atop Woodward’s evocative vocals. Although the lyrics share the darkness of that time for Woodward, there is a silver lining as he ultimately chooses the salvation of his soul above all. In the last line of the song he sings, “I still try to hold onto the hope that one day I will return - fortified with strength I yearn to find.” “That still reminds me of just how low down I felt and how much I was grasping for hope of a future, stronger version of myself,” he says. In this way, Woodward offers a candid portrayal of his own experience while musically walking listeners through how to “nurse” our own “internal fire” in order to find something better. “At its core ‘Pearly Gates’ is a song about being uncompromising when it comes to matters of the heart and soul - always keeping a steady hand on the lantern through the fog that inevitably rolls into life.”
Joe Kirby – As We Float
“The piano melody can be easily compared with droplets of warm, summer rain outside your window. The background orchestration is like a breath of a breeze between the furry hats of trees above your head. Elegant, subtle and delicate work. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Мелодию фортепиано можно легко сравнить с капельками тёплого, летнего дождя у вас за окном. Фоновая оркестровка словно дуновение ветерка между мохнатых шапок деревьев над вашей головой. Элегантное, тонкое и нежное произведение.”
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https://www.instagram.com/joe.kirby.piano/
Victoria Finehout-Vigil – Swallow
“A delicate and such light ballad in the Folk genre, with a quivering vocals -victoria finehout-vigil-, a pleasant acoustic melody and an atmosphere that is able to switch your subconscious and configure in the desired mood. Where the music begins all dreams. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Нежная и такая лёгкая баллада в жанре Folk, с трепетным вокалом -Victoria Finehout-Vigil-, приятной акустической мелодией и атмосферой, которая способна переключить ваше подсознание и настроить на нужный лад. Там, где начинается музыка сбываются все мечты.”
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Swallow is a mesmerizing song about longing to be with someone you can't be with. A representation of a moment in time that you must swallow and let go, because it's not yours to have. It's fruit you can't eat. Built with resonate harmonies, and layers of guitar, culminating in a deep base and cavernous vocals to feel like you've been momentarily transported through a siren song.
https://soundcloud.com/victoria-finehout-vigil/swallow
T.A.Y. x OneWaytb x Jordyn Edmonds x Ty Heeter – Countdown
“New track -t.a.y. & Onewaytb, Jordyn Edmonds, Ty Heeter - a real find for connoisseurs of high -quality HIP -Hop music. After listening, you will definitely not remain indifferent, because you will simultaneously plunge into the atmosphere of bright dynamics and lyricalness. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Новый трек -T.A.Y. & OneWaytb, Jordyn Edmonds, Ty Heeter - настоящая находка для ценителей качественной Hip-Hop музыки. После прослушивания вы однозначно не останетесь равнодушным, ведь вы одновременно погрузитесь в атмосферу яркой динамики и лиричности.”
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Jon Hannz – Agree
“The track turned out to be very personal and probably the best in the discography -Jon Hannz-. You will ask why? Excellent text, excellent vocals that can wake you up all hidden instincts. The track that carries a special, relevant message. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Трек получился очень личным и, наверное, самым лучшим в дискографии -Jon Hannz-. Вы спросите почему? Прекрасный текст, отличный вокал, который способен разбудить вас все скрытые инстинкты. Трек, который несёт в себе особенный, актуальный посыл.”
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One of the most real songs of 2022. Jon Hannz has put into words what many are thinking about this past 3 years. It's connected to culture with a full album to say the things that need to be said.
We Will Die – We Will Die
“A sensitive approach to life and the realization that we're not immortals is presented via this influensive song. Pure electronic sound, based on a catchy synth melody and the etherial singing performance.”
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Jason Ross – Hate This Kind Of Love
“Through complex feelings and thoughts balancing between hate and love, Jason Ross unfolds his artistry. Fresh and impressive EDM sound, driven from rich melodic elements and the cute voice of a bright singer.”
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Jason Ross is excited to share a pivotal new single on Seven Lions’ beloved Ophelia imprint.
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Available May 27, "Hate This Kind Of Love" features singer/songwriter Fanny Hultman - under her new alias HOLT - who delivers universal lyrics describing broken bonds, hurt emotions and a complex love-hate relationship between lovers. Jason Ross' production connects fans in both the dance and pop worlds with groovy melodies and earworm-like rhythms that stick upon listening.
In addition to performances at top festivals such as EDC Las Vegas, North Coast Music Festival, Electric Zoo and a coveted slot alongside Seven Lions at Red Rocks, Jason will embark on his biggest headline show to date at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on August 26 - grab your presale tickets here.
Watch this space for more exciting Jason Ross album and tour announcements over the coming months.
ASON ROSS TOUR DATES
May 21 - EDC Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
May 27 1015 Folsom - San Francisco, CA
May 29 - Sunset Music Festival - Tampa, FL
Jun 23 - Red Rocks Amphitheater w/ Seven Lions - Morrison, CO
Aug 6 - Moonrise Festival
Aug 26 - Hollywood Palladium - Los Angeles, CA
Sep 2 - Electric Zoo Festival - New York City, NY
Sep 3 - North Coast Music Festival - Bridgeview, IL
Phraser – Cold Fact
“Discover a vibrant kick mixed with mysterious basslines and hypnotizing effects. "Cold Fact" is a track balancing between Dub and Techno in the most smooth way. Recommended sound for selective listeners.”
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https://phrasermusic.bandcamp.com/releases
Maki Roots – 90 percent
“A special track, with its interesting sound in the reggae genre, which reflects internally bliss and introduces the listener into an interesting state. The only thing you want to do during listening is to relax. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Особенный трек, со своим интересным звучанием в жанре Reggae, который отражает внутренне блаженство и вводит слушателя в интересное состояние. Единственное, чем вам захочется заняться во время прослушивания — это отдохнуть.”
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