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Le Douze – Fruits of my Life
“Taken from the debut album of "Le Douze", this single focuses on the results of big efforts in life. A friendly blend of cool Reggae patterns and Progressive Rock elements follows the easy-minded vocals. The right sound to welcome Summer and its joyful moments too.”
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Fresh to the scene with a hot summer album, French-American rockers Le Douze (translated as “twelve” in English) formed out of a need for creativity and collaboration during their quarantine in France. The number symbolizes a rebirth to the group, the beginning of a new cycle. Their track “Fruits of My Life” is out and is a stand-out track on their debut album, a reggae jam in the vein of The Police.
Drummer David Boutherre doubles as lead vocalist, while keyboardist Frédéric Scamps and guitarist/producer Maxime Lebidois fill out the rich bed of chill sonic lushness that transports listeners to the tropics. The band started with Maxime reaching out to the others with instrumental tracks and they quickly got to work. “Quarantine created a special place, out of time,” Maxine says. “It gave me a total freedom to express something through music - and through music, create a special connection with David & Fred.”
As they developed lyrics, the track quickly took on special meaning to them. “‘Fruits of My Life’ is the story of someone who’s been away from home for a very, very long time,” David says, “someone who comes back to their homeland to take care of the ones they love the most and to be taken care of by them as well.”
The three spent a lot of time working and recording on the west coast of France, which reflects in the mood of the track as well as the lyrics. “We would sing and then go out to the water, the apartment was just in front of the beach and the sea,” Frédéric says. “We thought about swimming with the dolphins, being back from Babylon after touring for a long time, like Roman soldiers 2000 years ago. We just wanted to stay here, to be with wine and family.”
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Tyshan Knight – Fi You
“This year-Thyshan Knight- decided to present to everyone his fans and connoisseurs of the Afro-Pop genre is a real gift! The rhythmic pattern draws the enchanting images in your imagination, the melody slowly sways from side to side, and the rays of the sun appear on the heaven -covered clouds. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“В этом году -Tyshan Knight- решил преподнести всем свои фанатам и ценителям жанра Afro-pop настоящий подарок! Ритмичный рисунок рисует чарующие образы в вашем воображении, мелодия медленно покачивает из стороны в сторону, а на затянутом облаками небе проступают лучи солнца.”
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Alas de Liona – Saturnine – Live Session Version
“Sometimes, just one tool and tender, weightless is like the air of vocals -alas de liona-, to fully convey all the harmony that reigns in her soul. Elegant Indie Folk in charming design. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Порой, достаточно всего одного инструмента и нежного, невесомого словно воздух вокала -Alas de Liona-, чтобы в полной мере передать всю гармонию, которая царит у неё в душе. Элегантный Indie Folk в очаровательном оформлении.”
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Along with Gus Harrower, Alas made a significant Scottish live debut at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall as part of the Celtic Connections festival in late January. They then recorded Saturnine, the first song released from a 7 track Planetaria Live Session EP recorded at Post Electric, Leith, Edinburgh.
Currently in California, Alas is back in Scotland for summer live shows, firstly performing on 9th June at the opening night of Edinburgh’s Hidden Door Festival, in the Pianodrome installation at the Old Royal High School.
Then her first ever headline shows with Regular Music presenting Alas as a trio (joined by Andrew Turnbull on drums) on Sunday 26th June at Glasgow Glad Café and Wednesday 29th at Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms.
KaistheGuy – How Much
“Following a procedure of self-discovery, the singer realizes crucial truths about his life. We tend to spend our energy making efforts for others, but how much can we stand? Those light vocals and sophisticated acoustic background sounds will make you think deeply about yourself.”
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Artist said about this song:
"The single “How Much” talks about the point in my life when I realized a simple truth! My life did not belong to me and with all the success I’ve accumulated it was not enjoyable because of some social issues that I picked up as a child. It’s like when you get the point and then you start asking yourself questions like how much can I take? How long should I put myself through this? It was the first step, a step to self recognition and acceptance!"
James F Band – Between the Waves
“You are friendly by the acoustic melody and deep, saturated with emotions of vocals -kaistheguy-, whose vibration you will feel throughout your body. A talented person is talented in everything. This aphorism is ideal for this composition. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Вас дружелюбно встречает акустическая мелодия и глубокий, насыщенный эмоциями вокал -KaistheGuy-, чью вибрацию вы почувствуете по всему вашему телу. Талантливый человек — талантлив во всём. Этот афоризм идеально подходит под эту композицию.”
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Even though the lyrics sound like it's about someone you love, I wrote this about Benzo withdrawal. When you are going through withdrawals, you have small waves to you are feeling okey.
Robert Weston – Until Today
“The music is filled with a quality margin of the clinging melody and vocals -bert Weston-, immersing you in the most pleasant and that is the mental state. This is a guaranteed way to gain mental balance in the turmoil of our reality. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Музыка наполненная качественным запасом цепляющей мелодии и вокала -Robert Weston-, погружающих вас в самое приятное и от того такое душевное состояние. Это гарантированный способ обрести душевное равновесие в суматохе нашей реальности.”
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Robert Weston is a country music singer and songwriter from The Netherlands. Robert is greatly influenced by artists like George Jones, George Strait, The Beatles & Garth Brooks.
After releasing his debut EP "FIRST' in 2020, Robert released 6 singles in 2021. He's currently writing songs for his debut album with Nashville writers like Arlis Albritton, Dakota Jay, Ryan Kinder & Will King. The album will be recorded in Nashville with producer Kenny Royster (Luke Combs debut EP) in June 2022.
Robert used to be a member of the Dutch country music band Ramblin' Boots. With this band, Robert's been touring Europe in countries like Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Poland, Norway and Switzerland. In 2019 the band flew over to the USA, to support the Davisson Brothers (from West Virginia) in Myrtl Beach, SC, and Nashville, TN.
Takk – In The Middle Of The Night
“You have an exceptional opportunity to get a frantic pleasure from the quality of this composition. A bright representative of the Post Rock genre, which offers you to become a real tasting of this track. He is like wine - over the years only better. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“У вас есть исключительная возможность получить неистовое наслаждение от качества этой композиции. Яркий представитель жанра Post Rock, который предлагает вам стать настоящим дегустатором этого трека. Он как вино - с годами только лучше.”
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Despite years of touring the country in different bands playing wildly different genres, there’s something apt about the fact that London trio Takk formed after a chance meeting in a local pub. Sometimes what you’re searching for was right in front of you all along.
Bringing to bear those years of experience both in bands and solo projects, James (drums) and Rich (guitar/production) were working together on a new project but were missing one vital component: the right singer.
After meeting James on a night out, Lily (vocals) agreed to work with the pair, relishing the challenge of entering unfamiliar musical territory. As an alumnus of the prestigious Brit School, Lily’s classically-trained, soulful voice proved an unlikely yet perfect match for the the sounds about to emerge from Takk’s tiny North London studio.
Starting with Lily’s piano-based voice-note recordings, the trio gradually expanded these into full-blown productions, resulting in the entirely self-produced Elephant EP
It would be easy to classify Takk as “synth-pop”, but while there are undeniable parallels with contemporary acts like CHVRCHES and Purity Ring, Rich’s haunting guitar lines will appeal to fans of more esoteric bands like Explosions in the Sky and This Will Destroy You.
Takk claim they’re not afraid of using the word “shoegaze”, but that’s just one element of their unique sound. Classic analogue synthesiser sounds seamlessly intertwine with reverb-drenched guitars. So far, so post-rock. But Takk’s secret weapon is Lily’s unmistakeable voice.
Equally evocative of Christine McVie’s timeless heartache and Florence Welch’s ethereal mystique, songs like In The Middle Of The Night have choruses that are crying out to be sung back by festival crowds as the sun sets behind them.
Like their own chance meeting in a London pub, Takk are the band you didn’t know you were looking for. But you’ll be grateful you found them.
Nowator – Ay Amor
“Emotional vocals are in perfect harmony with the rhythm and melody that harmonize and complement each other. A minute in a minute before you unfolds a charming motive that sparkles with many shades throughout the entire musical composition. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Эмоциональный вокал отлично гармонирует с ритмом и мелодией, которые гармонируют и дополняют друг друга. Минута за минутой перед вами разворачивается очаровательный мотив, который сверкает множеством оттенков на протяжении всей музыкальной композиции.”
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Maddi O’Brien – Down By the River
“Imagine that you will float through the mountain river, and with you a charming -Maddi o'brien- in the boat is adjacent to you. A sad melody sounds in her hands, and a delicate and so native voice comes from the lips. Feel the atmosphere on which the perfect harmony of Folk melody flaunts. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Представьте, что вы плывёте по течению горной реки, а вместе с вами в лодке соседствует очаровательная -Maddi O'Brien-. В руках её звучит печальная мелодия, а из уст исходит нежный и такой родной для вас голос. Прочувствуйте атмосферу, на чаше которой красуется идеальная гармония мелодии Folk.”
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A dreamy nostalgic ballad about old memories and the call of the soul.
Harris Procopiou – Dawn
“This piano composition sends you to the edge of the sandy cape, where you are alone with nature and wandering in the crowns of trees by the wind, you expect dawn. The night recedes, dark clouds go into the distance, and from behind the mountains the fiery ball of the orange sun rises. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Это фортепианная композиция отправляет вас на край песчаного мыса, где наедине с природой и блуждающим в кронах деревьев ветром, вы ожидаете рассвет. Ночь отступает, тёмные тучи уходят в даль, а из-за гор поднимается огненный шар оранжевого солнца.”
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