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All Nagamag’s online magazine music articles in one place. Here you will find our latest posts and whole back catalog of articles.
Jessica Carter Altman – Wicked Lies
“The lyrics in "Wicked Lies" are most reminiscent of a dialogue between the mind and the heart, in which serene distances gently sway on the waves. The vocals consist the core of this song, leaving its sound in the background and multiplying its already vivid emotions.”
“Лирика больше всего напоминает диалог сознания с сердцем, в котором безмятежные звёздные дали плавно покачиваются на волнах. Вокал занимает практически всё пространство, в котором музыка является лишь фоновым дополнением, умножая и без того яркие эмоции.”
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Davy Sage – Play TIme (Remix) ft. LOTi & Omega Mighty
“"Davy Sage" teamed with two more artists in this light Afro-fusion single, where you can find positive vocals and smooth background sounds. A characteristic hihat pattern keeps the rhythm active and the friendly voices create a cozy atmosphere.”
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https://www.instagram.com/davysagemusic/
Sundayman – Circles
“Shinny electronic patterns, cool basslines and elusive vocals are waiting you in "Circles". A new Downtempo track that will earn your appreciation from its first seconds. This time, the greek veteran in the scene has teamed with Anastasia Basta and the result sounds quite successful.”
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Circles is a warm and smooth balearic downtempo and chill out track featuring Anastasia Basta with her etherial vocals and lyrics. A melodic master piece that will guide you in outer space sound within a heartbeat from a wonderful inner cosmos!
https://sundayman-innerear.bandcamp.com
Born in Athens, Greece, Kyriakos Moustakas (aka Sundayman) has been acquainted to music from an early age – at 6 he started piano lessons and music theory, by 15 he was already incorporating electronic sounds and synthesizers in his first compositions-. His passion for music and the pursuit of his artistic development led him on a dedicated path towards production and sound engineering.
In 1998 he joined the Los Angeles-based recording company, M-beat, as their lead producer. From then on, he has constantly participated in many compilations in Greece and the US.
Under the name Sundayman, he has released two solo albums: “Outerland” (2009) and “Retronome” (2012). He is also member of the ambient duet Yellow Slots, counting one release already and getting ready for the next one.
In 2001, he founded Inhousemusic and he is also co-founder of Rabbeats Music. Both companies are specializing in the creation and production of bespoke music for television, radio spots and film soundtracks. Through Inhousemusic he has worked with almost every advertising agency in Greece, composing and producing music for more than 400 TV spots.
BACHELER – ANMWEY
“"ANMWEY" is a real challenge and invites everyone to start moving in its crazy, emotional dance. Afrobeats loaded with the power to cheer up and ignite the crowd! Live, feel the energy and dance.”
“Ритмичный трек бросает настоящий вызов и приглашает всех желающих начать движение в этом сумасшедшем, эмоциональном танце! Жанр Afrobeats в очередной раз показывает, как нужно заводить и зажигать толпу! Двигайся! Танцуй! Живи!”
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Lunar Sequence – Ascension
“The vibrating waves of "Ascension" slowly enter your consciousness and guide you in a new dimension of sound. A smooth Ambient masterpiece, full of cosmic frequencies and great mystery. Music with attitude and exceptional character.”
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Henrik von Euler – Stor mellan
“If you prefer (Neo) Classical sound, trust "Henrik von Euler" for a short listening break. The artist has combined piano notes with wind instruments in order to create an image of warmth. This piece can make you feel so comfortable, like being with the best company of friends.”
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Today we release Stor mellan, the first single from the upcoming album Små Vågor 5 by Henrik von Euler and Små Vågor. You
Stor mellan is the only reasonable order at Restaurang Hjälmaren in Årsta. Everything else has become too expensive. I think they’re keeping the price down on it just so we can stay. We usually sit in Smygen or at table five. Table five is called Masa beş which phonetically translates to loads of beers in Swedish (Massa bärs).
We who sit there are Rickard, Osten, Pelle, Tove, Linda, Anna, Martina, Anders, Conny, Hult, Kajsa, Lisa, Uhrlander, Hygglo, Sampan, Caroline Boxarn and Bubben. Bengtssons used to sit there but they have moved to the city.
Israel Kimchi & Asaf Almog – No Other Thing
“Loaded with synth energy, wide sound effects and full speed, “No other Thing” is exactly what you need to listen! Powerfull Techno style, decorated with shinny melodies and 3D pads. Grab this chance before is too late.”
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the Black seeds – It’s So Real
“Positive vibe and healthy humor are wrapped up like a piece of chocolate in rhythmic and melodic Funk. We highly recommend watching the official video clip and we assure you that this track will create a positive mood.”
“Позитивный вайб и здоровый юмор завёрнутый словно долька шоколада в ритмичный и мелодичный Funk. Настоятельно рекомендуем найти официальный видеоклип и уверяем, что этот трек настроит любого из вас на позитивный лад!”
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Today, March 16, unstoppable New Zealand eight-piece The Black Seeds, tease the upcoming release of their upcoming seventh album ‘Love & Fire’ due on June 17, with another cracking single – the funk-filled ‘It’s So Real’, accompanied by an epic video of superhero proportions. The album will be released via Proville Records/Kartel Music Group in Europe and seminal New York City-based reggae label Easy Star Records in North America in Summer 2022. Pre-order ‘Love & Fire Here. Stream/Watch ‘It’s So Real’ Here
http://lnk.to/ItsSoReal
Following on the release of recent singles ‘Bring The Sun’ and last year’s perfect summertime banger ‘Let The Sunshine Through,’ and destined for dancefloors worldwide, ‘It’s So Real’ is The Black Seeds at their party best. Driven by an infectious muted guitar riff and backed by a rock-solid bass and drum groove, ‘It’s So Real’ weaves and tantalizes. The groove constantly evolves, dropping in and out creating an enticing labyrinth of rhythm and melody with The Black Seeds co-frontman, Barnaby Weir, and his distinct vocals, the glue that holds the track together.
All big statement tunes deserve a big statement video, and ‘It’s So Real’ is no exception. Director Ria Simmons worked closely with Barnaby to visually capture the sentiment of the tune and its “gritty, sexy, funky undertones.” “Barnaby rang me and told me it was a song basically about the domestic grind and trying to make things work with your partner,” says Ria. “With the title of the song, we knew it needed to hold some home truths. We got onto the idea of following Barnaby and his son Miles on their daily grind – a week of stay-at-home dad activities. Then weaving the idea that it’s all to impress the Mrs, and we stumbled into the idea of mashing up super heroism with domesticity. From there the concept grew to the super powers needed to get through life in general. We want to encourage people to see the fun and magic in the normal everyday grind and believe that super heroism can be the smallest of acts, like washing the dishes!”
‘LOVE & FIRE’ is The Black Seeds’ seventh studio album. The 10-track record features ‘It’s So Real,’ plus previously released singles ‘Bring The Sun,’ ‘Let The Sunshine Through’ and ‘Raised With Love’.
Long established as one of New Zealand’s finest bands and with a solid foothold in Europe and North America, The Black Seeds have carved out their reputation on the back of multi-platinum selling albums, and a masterful live show that has been filling dance floors across the globe for years. While firmly based in the island grooves that inspired the birth of the band over a decade ago, The Black Seeds’ sound casts a wide net, layering funk, soul, Afrobeat, and other eclectic elements over their dub/reggae foundations.
The Black Seeds released their debut album ‘Keep On Pushing’ in 2001, which despite a minimal marketing budget, went on to reach platinum sales in New Zealand. The second album, 2004’s ‘On The Sun,’ added a heavy dose of funk and soul to their dub reggae sound. Third album ‘Into The Dojo,’ signaled the beginning of the band’s introduction to the rest of the world. 2008’s follow up ‘Solid Ground’ and 2012’s ‘Dust And Dirt’ and 2017’s ‘FABRIC’ continued to build the band’s global following after they were successfully released through trailblazing North American label Easy Star Records. Easy Star subsequently re-released the entire catalogue from the band in North America.
Consistent touring throughout Europe, North and South America has led to over 60 million Spotify streams since 2015, and their tracks have found placements on cable classics ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Weeds,’ as well on the big screen in movies like ‘Eight Below’ and ‘The Inbetweeners II’. 2017 saw the band continuing to push the boundaries of reggae with the release of their progressive 6th studio album ‘Fabric,’ featuring new guitarist Ned Ngatae and Francis Harawira on bass. The album, which included the popular single ‘’Better Days,” reached the #3 spot on the Billboard Reggae Charts & NZ Album Charts, number #3 on the UK & German iTunes Reggae Charts. Highlights from two decades of international press have included The Huffington Post describing their sound as “thick, bottom-heavy, and melodic,” and Clash Music deeming them “one of the best live reggae acts on the planet…a broad, vastly creative return..matching low-end weight against some mature, soulful songwriting.”
Sjana Rut – Cold
“Although this track has a slight coolness, it evokes exceptionally hot emotions. Its deep lyrics and sometimes expressive manner of performance give it colour and originality. Strong work that can heal wounds, but also leave scars!”
“Хотя от трека и веет лёгкой прохладой, он вызывает исключительно горячие, обжигающие эмоции. Глубокий текст и местами экспрессивная манера исполнения придали ему колорита и самобытности. Музыка, которая способна залечить любые раны, но может оставить и свои рубцы. Сильная работа.”
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On November 25th 2021 the Icelandic artist Sjana Rut released her cathartic album ‘Broken’, the first part of a two-part saga, a confronting deep dive into the sexual assault she endured as a child. Released without promotion the album gets a re-launch on April 1st to warm up for he second part, ‘Unbreakable’, that is set to be released in the pre summer. The ‘Broken/Unbreakable’ saga is a concept album focused on the subject matter of sexual child abuse. The album is based on a true story.
Sjana composed and wrote all the songs and lyrics on the album, as well as producing and mixing most songs herself. She then finished the album in another studio with the help of two other musicians. The first part of the saga, ‘Broken’, is set in the past and reflects the heavy side of the journey. It starts innocent, quickly becomes sinister and gets heavier with each track until the story eventually transitions into hope and desperation for better times. It is mostly from her viewpoint as a child, and as an adult slowly coming to realise things.
‘Unbreakable’, on the other hand, is defined by strength, bravery, self-awareness and growth. Sjana confronts the past's shadow and the difficult situations surrounding it with confidence and attitude and does so in a mature, and sometimes, humorous way.
“This is the most important project that I will ever release. With this album, I am not only saying goodbye to this chapter in my life and moving on, but I also hope to inspire and encourage other victims of abuse,” she says.
https://www.facebook.com/sjanarut
AKA Block – Nothing I Could Do
“Whirlpool of emotions, smooth and moderate pace, calm and very atmospheric Neo-Soul. You may feel how the melody of its waves run through your body and freeze with a slight coolness on the back of your head. In this case, the artist has hit the very point of bliss.”
“Водоворот эмоций, ровный и умеренный пульс, спокойный и очень атмосферный Neo-Soul. Вы чувствуете, как мелодия его волн пробежала по вашим рукам и застыла лёгкой прохладой у вас на затылке? Да. Автор этого чудесного трека попал в самую точку блаженства. Наслаждайтесь.”
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AKA Block returns with a bassy slow jam called "Nothing I Could Do". His topline delivery, stacked harmonies, and reverb drenched bvs display a vocal talent to match his writing and production skills. An audience favourite at his recent live shows following pre-release sharing on soundcloud the track has been picked up by Spotifty NL's New Music Friday and Movement playlists.
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