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Trust This Mechanism – IFL
“We dig the funky looped up original sound right from the intro. His voice fits splendidly into this carefully crafted machine vibe. Its futuristic and has an aftertaste of fine organic overtones. Great buildup and a mature end tot his fine piece. ”
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https://www.instagram.com/trustthismechanism/
Yan Springett – Above
“Spend the next few minutes to listen something peaceful, soothing and naturally artistic. This piano miniature brought imaginary images and fairytale stories in our minds. Break the chains that hold you down to Earth and fly above the ground.”
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https://www.instagram.com/yanspringett/
Mia Delamar – Cool
“Packed with sensitive vocals and a cool background melodic part, the new release from "Mia Delamar" is ready to add some colour in your typical, boring moments. Increase your speakers volume, hit "play" and nothing can disturb your Contemporary sound entertainment.”
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Free-flowing vocal, ‘Cool’ is a glowing single which comes wrapped in pop hooks and versatile counter melodies. The bass will surely teleport you back into the smooth rhythms of the 90s and early 2000s with a modern flare.
https://linktr.ee/miadelamar
LEEPA – blood
“A delightful journey into a fresh interpretation of Pop from the chilled side. We really enjoyed the carefully crafted track and her angelic voice setting the stage. She speaks her heart in a poetic way that just flows perfectly along this melodic track. ”
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https://leepa.lnk.to/blood
“blood” is prime pop music with a guitar line that adds a touch of rock n roll. It’s vulnerability and strength all at the same time, catchy, and potentially your next favorite heartbreak anthem, to which you can scream and cry as well as dance and hop around on your bed. If you are old or young enough to have liked Avril Lavigne as a teenager, you may well feel a touch of nostalgia while listening to it.
“blood” was written after a phone call with a friend about a close relative. The conversation inspired LEEPA to write a song about co-dependency and toxic relationships, as each of us knows them from a different context. The fact that the conversation was about a blood relative of a friend of hers is
reflected in the song title, but LEEPA can without a doubt draw her own parallels to the subject matter: “We all feel the same things, just for different reasons.”
And so with “blood”, she delivers a chorus that is bound to creep underneath every listener’s skin:
“i got problems
cuz you gave them to me
it’s not normal
to never feel seen
don’t know how to love you
when you never loved me
i got you in my blood
soi can’t cut you off”
Not many would suspect a German vocalist behind such a catchy pop banger. LEEPA’s soulful voice, which really unfolds in “blood”‘s bridge, can easily keep up with those of her international colleagues. After all, it’s no coincidence that she’s played on heavy rotation at radio stations like FRITZ, lLive and SWR3 and is highly praised in reviews by VICE, Musikexpress, Nylon, Diffus, 16bars, NOTION, Line Of Best Fit, Earmilk, Fame Mag and so on.
Drew Schueler – I’d Be Lying
“In "I'd Be Lying" you can enjoy a wide atmospheric sound hue and fragile vocals that communicate inner feelings. Sensitive, light and dreamy song, which can immediately earn appreciation. Don't skip this Pop gem!”
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You can still miss the best parts of the worst people. It’s clear that it was wrong, but you still remember when it felt right. ‘I’d Be Lying’ is an - in your feels - pop song centered around the lyric, “I know I should never miss you but sometimes I do”. This song is the - other side of the story - to my first release of this year, ‘To Know I Hurt You’, which I also wrote and produced myself.
https://www.drewschueler.com/
metty – Where Do We Go
“Delicate as a blue violet in bloom on the plains of eternity. Impressive acoustic guitar pieces laid over some deeper electronica that shows itself through the piece. Its well balanced and just minimalistic and great. ”
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„Where Do We Go“ describes the feeling of having already broken up with someone in your head but not having told them yet. It‘s about being in love with someone you can‘t be with. The raw guitar and vocal parts recorded in my bedroom underline the songs vulnerability. Together with my producers, we turned the song into a mix between acoustic ballad and modern pop.
https://www.instagram.com/metty.xoxo
KOWARI – Yam
“Very melodic and truly sentimental gem from "KOWARI" upcoming album. Our favourite cinematic sound balancing between electronic and instrumental, which cannot pass unoticed from the majority of listeners.”
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With this captivating first track, KOWARI gives us a glimpse of what they are all about: an instrumental band with a cinematic universe and electronic influences.
The duo asked the graphic artist Zorg Aourir to put the track in pictures. With this production, he signs a first masterful music video as a director, designed with original retro-futuristic scenes.
Their debut album, "Trail", was recorded in a chalet in the middle of the Belgian Ardennes.
It was mixed and produced by the talented Jean Vanesse at GreenHouse Studio (Le Motel, DC Salas, Haring,...), before being mastered in Berlin at Calyx Studio by Norman Nietsche (Nils Frahm, Gogo Penguin,...).
ALBUM Scheduled for release on 6 May 2022.
http://www.kowari.be/
ALVA – Are You Alive
“Voice of vocalists can be compared with a glass of strong drink, which was waiting for its time with centuries insistenced in oak barrels. Successfully chosen jazz accompaniment only emphasizes all its depth, intoxicating and tumping consciousness. Fabulous! (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Голос вокалистки можно сравнить с бокалом крепкого напитка, который ждал своего времени столетиями настаиваясь в дубовых бочках. Удачно выбранный джазовый аккомпанемент лишь подчёркивает всю его глубину, опьяняя и затуманивая сознание. Великолепно!”
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https://www.facebook.com/ALVAsounds/
Ann Hoku Lyn x Moni x Binti Bailey – Love Rebel
“Reggae melody and rhythm can be compared with a swinging boat that slowly sails on river flow. The vocals slowly plunges into his good atmosphere, and instrumental music sets up for a good mood. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Мелодия и ритм Reggae можно сравнить с покачивающейся лодкой, которая неспешно плывёт по речному течению. Вокал медленно погружает в свою добрую атмосферу, а инструментальная музыка настраивает на хорошее настроение.”
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Created out of the experience of responding to hatred with love, and produced to encourage people to rebel against the systems that seek to divide us. A true love rebel, Ann Hoku Lyn chose not to sign to Usher’s label when she was in her twenties, preferring to continue to write songs and stay true to her musical path. Now she and her husband Truth Musiq record music in their home studio on the island of Hawaii. Love Rebel features local artists Moni and Binti Bailey and is the third single of Ann’s upcoming album.
Pianotic – Finally Found You
“Go looking for something sacred in your life, which saves the fire inside your heart and helps to breathe. Let the melody of Piano of this wonderful musical work illuminates your long way, at the end of which you will certainly find what they are looking for. Let it be so. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Отправляйтесь на поиски нечто сакрального в вашей жизни, что сохраняет огонь внутри вашего сердца и помогает дышать. Пусть мелодия пиано этого чудесного музыкального произведения освещает ваш долгий путь, в конце которого вы непременно найдёте то, что ищите. Да будет так.”
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