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Chapter & Verse – Ready For the Rave
“By combining old-school electronic samples with recent House elements, “Chapter & Verse” created a really interesting sound. The kick strikes hard on the dancefloor and the vocals echo inside your head. It’s time for action and your adrenaline hits red level.”
-Nagamag.com
https://helixrecords.ffm.to/ready4therave
Helix Records debuts rising talent Chapter & Verse with his new single “Ready For The Rave,” which throws it back to the old-school UK raves, as the name clearly suggests. Opening with catchy vocals and a strong buildup of stabbing synths, Chapter & Verse wastes no time by upping the ante. The track breaks down in a driving, four on the floor beat that will slay dancefloors all over the globe and bring listeners back to the infamous underground, sometimes illegal, days before electronic dance music’s mainstage heyday. True to his dynamic style, Chapter & Verse also weaves in some modern tech-house influences with kickdrums and chopped vocals. Read on for the inspiration behind the track from the artist himself:
“I wanted to create a track which incorporates old-school rave along with modern-day tech house. I found and modified an old rave stab to create the sound heard throughout the 90s. I added a vintage Chapter & Verse bassline, an old-school vocal and ‘Ready For The Rave’ was born” – Chapter & Verse
Now one of the hottest new talents out of the UK, Chapter & Verse just started his career back in 2020. So far, he has released on such labels as Sony, Solotoko, Heldeep, Warner, Thrive, Insomniac, and more, while receiving major nods from the likes of Alesso, Green Velvet, Roger Sanchez, Gorgon City, to name a few. His Spotify listeners clock in at 750k per month and growing, and his music has been featured on the platform’s popular Dance Rising and Housewerk playlists. Things are only going up for Chapter & Verse, so keep an eye out for more new music coming soon!
Chapter & Verse’s forthcoming dates:
21 May – EDC Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
04 June – Freshtival Weekend – Enschede, Netherlands
18 June – Playa Dirty – Gradina, Bulgaria
24 June – Spybar – Chicago, IL
25 June – Halcyon – San Francisco, CA
26 June – Academy LA – Los Angeles, CA
09 July – NOIR – Toronto, ON
10 July – Elixir – Orlando, FL
16 July – Playground Music Festival – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
17 July – Playground Music Festival – São Paulo, Brazil
19 August – Elements Festival – Lake Como, PA
More info on Chapter & Verse / Helix Records:
Chapter & Verse: https://www.facebook.com/chapterandverseofficial
Helix Records: https://www.facebook.com/HelixRecs/
Ear Funk – Wrong
“Let "Ear Funk" guide your ears through the sound of Summer. An uplifting track, full of joy, dancing spirit and endless rhythms of House is ready to spread its pure energy all around you. Recommended for every fan of Latin too!”
-Nagamag.com
Ear Funk brings you a remake of the club classic record "Wrong" by EBTG from 1996. The track is spiced up with funky soulful latin rytms and good energy. Let the summer begin!
ASPACETOLIVE – Same Place
“The Electro POP melody is served softly, unobtrusively, easily and tirelessly, the sound is high -quality and very positive, which in combination gives an influx of positive energy. It's time to give yourself a break and at least for a couple of minutes to distract from pressing affairs. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Мелодия Electro Pop подаётся мягко, ненавязчиво, легко и непринуждённо, звук качественный и очень позитивный, что в совокупности даёт приток позитивной энергии. Пришло время дать себе передышку и хотя бы на пару минут отвлечься от насущных дел.”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/aspacetolive
LOCAL CONNECT – Regulus
“All tools in their places, in general mix, are perfectly combined genres of Indie Rock and Alt Pop, and vocals instantly refers us to the manner of performing the 80-90s. The ideal option to go into the past and plunge into the enchanting atmosphere of the era who left us. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Все инструменты на своих местах, в общем миксе идеально сочетаются жанры Indie Rock и Alt Pop, а вокал мгновенно отсылает нас к манере исполнения 80-90-ых годов. Идеальный вариант отправиться в прошлое и окунуться в чарующую атмосферу покинувшей нас эпохи.”
-Nagamag.com
Artist said about this song:
"As we were pursuing and studying various ways of expression, this song began with a comment from Dr. Natsuki, who said, "I want you to write a song that makes more use of the two vocalists.
We had been focusing only on sound construction, but the challenge this time was to make "one song with two people.
I had never used this musical-like technique, where the main melody is interchanged but they continue to exist with each other. It gave new possibilities to LOCAL CONNECT in the future.
The sound is the most massive and grandiose wilderness ever, with the image of two melodies that seem to leap out of it into the sky.
The lyrics depict two people, "Regulus Leo, whose light is relatively weak among the first magnitude stars, thank you for finding me among the many lights," and express a strong love to protect the one person you love, even at the cost of something else.
Both the song and the sound are one of the strongest and unique."
Era Istrefi – TKRKT
“How many authors were spent on a recording session, professional information and mastering. Everything is done with love for the details and clarity of the creative plan, for which -ra istrefi- can only be thanked. A great decoration of the beginning of your day. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Сколько авторами было потрачено на звукозаписывающую сессию, профессиональное сведение и мастеринг. Всё сделано с любовью к деталям и ясностью творческого замысла, за что -Era Istrefi- можно только поблагодарить. Прекрасное украшение начала вашего дня.”
-Nagamag.com
https://www.instagram.com/eraistrefi/
Audriix – Hate You More Than I Love You
“From love to hatred – only one step, but you should not spend your time on negative thoughts, just let yourself go and enjoy the Synthpop rhythm and melody. Sound details are like single elements, sound like a whole and self -sufficient mechanism that can start your cooled heart. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“От любви до ненависти — всего один шаг, но не стоит тратить своё время на негативные мысли, просто отпустите себя и насладитесь ритмом и мелодией Synthpop. Звуковые детали словно единые элементы, звучат как цельный и самодостаточный механизм, способный завести ваше остывшее сердце.”
-Nagamag.com
Hate You More Than I Love You gives a glimpse into the mind of someone reflecting on a toxic relationship but struggling to let go. This song is an anthem of the aftermath of narcissistic relationships, where you’re left torn between knowing it was bad but still loving the person. Audriix says, “After my last relationship, I was left in a confused state, holding feelings of both hate and love at the same time. The music video is literally what you would see if you had a camera into my mind with constant flashbacks of memories, both good and bad, and the difficulty sorting through these conflicting emotions.”
http://facebook.com/audriix
Lily B – Fine – Total Body Training – French Remix
“Music, which will become an ideal guide in your training and will simply be a vivid incentive for movement. The symbiosis of such genres as French Pop and Deep House fit perfectly into the dynamic, but at the same time even, rhythmic atmosphere. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Музыка, которая станет идеальным путеводителем в ваших тренировках и просто будет ярким стимулом к движению. Симбиоз таких жанров, как French Pop и Deep House прекрасно вписываются в динамическую, но при этом ровную, ритмичную атмосферу.”
-Nagamag.com
M3RCII – Kill My Pride Poetry
“There is a lot of good things in the track - the main concept, the semantic load in the text and vocal of the performer, each sound and its presentation are verified competently and at a professional level. Excellent information is listened and perceived easily and a certain emotional connection between the author and his listeners is felt. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“В треке много хорошего – основная концепция, смысловая нагрузка в тексте и вокале исполнителя, грамотно и на профессиональном уровне выверен каждый звук и его подача. Отличное сведение, слушается и воспринимается легко и ощущается некая эмоциональная связь между автором и его слушателями.”
-Nagamag.com
Artist said about this song:
"Life humbles all of us. In this song i reflect on the truths of living and desiring something that is never going to come. Pride can blind a person but it also is an eye opener my life has played out where my pride has never held up but never breaks. This song is journey entry that we all have written before."
https://www.instagram.com/therealm3rcii
Rod Coote – New England
“The atmosphere of Indie Folk has so has a true spirit of patriotism and love for its country in the song. U -ROD COOTE is a unique vocal timbre, saturated with warmth and charisma. This is instantly transmitted to his listeners, for which the author can only be thanked and subscribe to all his social sources. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Атмосфера Indie Folk так и располагает к себе, в песне ощущается истинный дух патриотизма и любовь к своей стране. У -Rod Coote- уникальный вокальный тембр, насыщенный теплотой и харизмой. Это мгновенно передаётся его слушателям, за что автора можно только поблагодарить и подписаться на все его социальные источники.”
-Nagamag.com
Artist said about this song:
"What’s the closest to time travel? For me, probably music and childhood places. Growing up in New England, the song is a memory and anthem at once. I spent much of my youth there, exploring the wilderness of the Australian countryside both in lonesome & with friends, that I wanted to capture and share those experiences. Produced by Garrett Kato in Pete Murray’s studio. It's the final song of my new EP. It invites you to lay back, relax & unwind to the melody of my home New England."
https://www.facebook.com/RodCooteMusic/
Zupanova – Don’t Think
“The track came out very high -quality and interesting thanks to the thoughtful concept of the narrative, a melodic component and a beautiful presentation of the material. Such a POP music will leave few indifferent, in it you will find everything that can satisfy your needs. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Трек вышел очень качественный и интересный благодаря продуманной концепции повествования, мелодичной составляющей и красивой подачей материала. Подобная Pop музыка мало кого оставит равнодушным, в ней вы найдёте всё, что способно удовлетворит ваши потребности.”
-Nagamag.com
This is a summer time feel with a catchy hook type of song. Something that make you wanna drive down the pacific coast highway to. "Don't Think" is currently the top #5 streamed and downloaded single on MusicMeeting.Directory (North American College Radio). Iakopo is a verified artists on Instagram with over 2 million followers collaborating with Los Angeles urban pop sensation ZupaNova. https://linktr.ee/ZupaNova