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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.
Sean Mykel – Wena
“Characteristic vocals combined beautifully with the soft flow of Afrobeats rhythms, highlighting certain emotions. If you need to light a fire inside you and relax, then this track is the best choice!”
“Вайбовый вокал красиво сочетается с мягкой подачей ритмов afrobeats, выделяя те или иные эмоции в приоритет. Если у вас есть необходимость зажечь огонь внутри себя и расслабиться, то этот трек наилучший выбор!”
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Cristian Vivaldi x Francois Mathian – Ashes (Piano and Strings)
“Dive in the great harmony of this Crossover Classical creation and absorb every single note. Music made only for selective ears and mixed with professionalism. It is amazing how such a short piece can transform your place into a paradise corner.”
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This is the piano and strings version of Cristian's original piano song Ashes - about losing someone you deeply loved, and for the first time he/she will not be at a celebration
https://www.facebook.com/FransoafranMusic
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Meelo – Reflets
“We all have a beat that moves us like spirits through the clouds. It can expose emotions and capture our attention. Ensuring we continue our dace with the mystical realms. This one took us beyond the clouds as we searched for another pert of ourselves. ”
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Rising London musician / producer Meelo is poised to announce a brand new release with the arrival of ‘Reflets’, lifted from the forthcoming debut EP ‘Movement 1’ due this April.
Accompanied by a visually stunning choreographed concept video, ‘Reflets’ transcends into a new era, exploring the intricacies of sound, anchored by an emotional, meditative core. Meelo says: “My music explores a deep commitment to the values of introspection, self discovery and healing. We’ve all felt that strange mix of thrill and fear when we’re on the cusp of making a breakthrough, fearing it precisely because it is still in the unknown. Reflet dives into that feeling with a mix of shimmer and depth, unrelenting rhythm.”
When Meelo was well into his career as a touring session player and music therapist, (playing for the likes of Goya Gumbani and Tertia May), he was forced to stop everything on a fateful day when the front wheel of his bike jammed and he broke his arm. Shut away and unable to play he took some time for himself, his production skills and poetry; applying that to his already strong songwriting and compositional abilities he began to build an EP that represented this moment of self-contemplation.
It took another fateful moment to accelerate the project when Meelo met Frankie Mami, international Dj and production engineer master. Sat at the back of a session in Frankie’s studio Meelo slipped in and spun a track he was working on called “Gatto”; Frankie’s ears pricked up, and with a knowing smile the two of them recognised something special. Frankie’s enthusiasm, refined expertise and invaluable guidance propelled the project to new levels and kickstarted a beautiful friendship built on mutual respect and sharing.
Movement 1 is joyous, and at times despairing but loaded with the momentum and power that comes with exploring one’s self. It’s the result of years of the artist trying to find his way, releasing the fears of the past and ultimately finding his voice. Ambitious in his genre-spanning scope and fiercely committed to the redemptive quality of music, Meelo’s story can be heard and felt on every note of his debut EP.
https://www.instagram.com/milocraig/
Emily Clair – Kiss Strangers
“The melody in "Kiss Strangers" seems to match with the flow, synthesizing a gentle and soft sound. The vocals from Emily Clair give goosebumps, dissolve sadness and gently cover you with their warmth. Music that can reach deeply inside your heart and leave a sign there.”
“Мелодия словно плывёт по течению, синтезируя нежный и мягкий звук, а вокал -Emily Clair- пробирает до мурашек, становится твоим спасением от печали и нежно, куплет за куплетом накрывает тебя своим теплом. Музыка, которая способна разбить ваше сердце на пазлы и потом вместе с вами собирать его вновь и вновь.”
-Nagamag.com
WITH HER BOLD NEW BREAK-UP TUNE, EMILY CLAIR ASKS NEWLY-SINGLE WOMEN TO “KISS STRANGERS” AND LEAVE YESTERDAY’S HEARTBREAK BEHIND
Canadian country artist Emily Clair is celebrating the release of her new single, “Kiss Strangers” – now available on all digital streaming platforms. The first single to be released from her first full-length album, “Stealing Hearts”, “Kiss Strangers” will be released to Canadian country radio on March 18th.
“Kiss Strangers” was co-written by Emily Clair along with Bobbi Smith – of Canadian country trio The Heels – and seasoned songwriter David Borys (Wes Mack, Kadooh).
Speaking about “Kiss Strangers”, Emily Clair says, "In country music, women are often presented as dwelling on past relationships by drowning in a box of ice cream or a bottle of wine. I wanted to break away from that perception and offer a fresh take on the post-relationship mindset. With Bobbi and David, wrote a sassy and empowering break-up anthem for all the strong, single women out there who want to let go of yesterday's heartbreak. Starting over doesn’t have to be so sad. The thrill of indulging in new adventures can also be fun and liberating."
Produced by Emily Clair's frequent collaborator, CMAO-nominated Shawn Moore, “Kiss Strangers” builds on Emily's country music foundation, but adds a more upbeat, pop-influenced flair that matches the adventurous theme and energy of the song.
The release of “Kiss Strangers” follows the artist’s well-received debut live-off-the-floor EP “Stripped” in 2021, along with five consecutive Top 40 singles on CBC Country/Sirius XM in Canada – the most recent ones being her 2021 efforts, “Drive Me Home” and “Limousine”. Two of the other Top 40 singles (“The Sobering Truth” and “Me or the Whiskey”) also made the semi-finals of the Unsigned Only Music Competition.
For Emily Clair – who grew up in Ajax, Ontario but is now based in Greater Napanee – the bold artistry behind “Kiss Strangers” is poised to usher in a new chapter for her, as the first single from her debut album, “Stealing Hearts”, which is in the early recording stages. Known primarily for her heartfelt ballads, “Kiss Strangers” shows more diversity, and the rest of the album promises to showcase more artistic depth and creative risks from her as an artist. In the meantime, Emily Clair wants the women who connect with “Kiss Strangers” to feel understood and uplifted after listening to her new single.
She says, “You don't have to be that girl who is grieving over heartache. We’ve all been there before. If your ex can move on, you have the strength to move on, too."
“Kiss Strangers” is now available on all streaming platforms. It will be followed by a Canadian country radio release on March 18th and an official music video release in the weeks ahead.
https://www.facebook.com/EmilyClairMusic
https://www.emilyclair.com/
johnny simon – Sculptures
“An Experimental work that concentrates all your attention and holds you listening until the very end. The beautiful chord progression, of Johnny Simon gave life in his vocals and every single instrument, adding warmth to the sound.”
“Весьма экспериментальная работа, которая концентрирует на себе всё ваше внимание и держит в фокусе до самого конца. Очень красивая последовательность аккордов, -Johnny Simon- вдохнул жизнь в свой вокал и в каждый инструмент, тем самым придав звучанию теплоты.”
-Nagamag.com
Artist said about this song:
“The song “Sculptures” is a walk through the eternal city. The impressions flow through me like scraps of words. Golden light, piles of stones, sculptures, misery and beauty leave behind ambivalent feelings.”
AztroGrizz – Man In Black
“Everything you need to taste success is already in this track. Daring Hip-Hop rhythms, melodic vibes, deep and important lyrics and vocals that burn like an inside fire. That’s how hits are made!”
“Всё, что необходимо для успеха, уже есть в этом треке. Дерзкие ритмы хип-хопа, мелодический вайб, глубокие и с важным посылом текста и, конечно же, вокал, который словно огонь прожигает наши эмоции изнутри. Именно так и создаются хиты!”
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When Grizzly John and Lewis I Am teamed up in 2012, they didn’t realize it at the time, but they were ahead of the music game by a decade. The dynamic duo was fusing genres in a never-before-seen way. Whether it was melting together pop and indie or country with hip-hop, each new track pushed boundaries against the norm. Lewis I Am brings the grounded rap bars while Grizzly John uses his soulful voice to cut through the noise. The two are unstoppable in creating music with true intention and meaning, something that’s become lost in the saturated mainstream. AztroGrizz is ready to make an impression on fans of all genres.
AztroGrizz’s newest effort, “Man in Black,” catches you by surprise over and over again. It’s a sound you don’t hear much on the mainstream, a harmonious collaboration of calculated rap bars with a fresh country beat and chorus. It has the southern charm of acoustic guitars that meshes with a bass-heavy trap beat. It’s a heartfelt song about living – really living without overthinking it all. The music video follows a woman supporting her husband through illness until his very last breath. Grizzly John appears to be the reaper who brings the touch of death, while Lewis I Am is an angel to help guide the soul into the light. The video flashes between past and present, where a life filled with happiness has gone bleak with the loss of her love. It’s emotional, raw, and relatable, serving as a testament to the impeccable lyricism and storytelling AztroGrizz brings with each new track.
Follow AztroGrizz:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@aztrogrizzmusic
Daddy Slaggy – First Glance
“A real connoisseur of music is always on the lookout for the perfect combination and mix of sounds, like being able to listen and enjoy every single second. The new track from "Daddy Slaggy" gives just such a feeling, satisfying all your desires.”
“Любой настоящий ценитель всегда в поиске идеальной комбинации и сочетание звуков между собой, которые они смогут пить маленькими глотками и наслаждаться каждым из них. Новый трек от -Daddy Slaggy- дарит именно такие ощущения, удовлетворяя все ваши желания.”
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https://www.facebook.com/daddyslaggy
MA/SA – In My Breath
“The complexity of the drum kit used here is superb. Rich in texture and deepness, it invigorates us and sends us deeper into the darkness. Bass heavy with heavenly layered vocals that cut through the track like a soft mist above a glass rainforest. Fresh all around. ”
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Video features Oak (Okieriete Onaodowan) from the original Hamilton cast.
ARTIST’S QUOTE – MATTHEW SANTOS (MA/SA)
For me this song is about the ending of a long-term relationship and learning how to live with the void of that deeply-rooted bond—and the distractions that we use to not feel the heartache and loss, to avoid looking deep into the mirror and confronting our own mistakes and misgivings. There’s a drawn out process of grieving that happens through avoidance and distraction post breakup. A haunting of mundane things, like her spirit of living sown through my every day dealings. Those things that keep us up at night, the stolen pillow rest swept up in reruns of regret and arresting sadness. Escape seems like the only option. A vicious cycle of turning cheek while the lonely winter groans, running from the cold into the arms of a willing stranger, afloat through the nights on a cloud. Yet there you are again, on the ceiling of my dark room, soaked in dream. You are moonlight and gravity as I fall upward into you thru the quiet night, mourning the restless break of day, knowing that nothing will ever be the same. We are forever changed, and now, you are in my breath.
MA/SA began singing and songwriting when he was a young teenager. He later ventured to Chicago in 2001 to attend Columbia College for music composition and performance, where he soon recorded his first full length album “Change Is Better” (2004) and follow up EP “As a Crow Flies” (2006) at the Attic Studios where he met a young and budding Lupe Fiasco. The two hit it off and ended up creating many songs together, most notably the Grammy nominated smash “Superstar” (2008). In recent years, MA/SA has collaborated with Grammy-winning Daveed Diggs (from Hamilton, Blindspotting, Snowpiercer), Rafael Casal (from Blindspotting, Bad Education, The Good Lord Bird), NGHTMRE, and Saba Pivot. Currently independent, Santos is slated to release two upcoming EP’s and various singles in 2022, while composing for film and TV. Upcoming scoring projects include the feature-length, indie-documentary “Beyond The Trees”, and the short film “Kasama”
The Psyclones – Vice City beat
“A red hue of a sunset fading on the horizon, whose reflection dances on the surface of the ocean waves. Synthwave sound that gives exceptionally warm and positive emotions, dissolving ice cubes at the bottom of your crystal glasses. Feel how the rhythm guides you.”
“Алая полоска тающего на горизонте заката, чьё отражение танцует на глади океанских волн. Synthwave, как и всегда дарит исключительно тёплые и положительные эмоции, растворяя на дне ваших хрустальных бокалов кубики голубого льда. Почувствуйте, как ритм ведёт вас за собой.”
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https://www.instagram.com/thepsyclones/
Ryan Keen – Muscle Memory
“Pure enjoyment of musical drinks that Ryan Keen pours generously into invisible glasses, intoxicating us with his music and performance. A rhythmic, acoustic ballad that can dissolve any sadness and give an ocean of positive emotions.”
“Чистое наслаждение музыкальными напитками, которые так щедро разливает по невидимым бакалам -Ryan Keen-, опьяняя нас, простых слушателей, своей музыкой и исполнением. Красивая, ритмичная, акустическая баллада, способная растворить любую печаль и подарить океан положительных эмоций.”
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After having announced his anticipated comeback with “Every Time”, co-written by Ed Sheeran, followed up by the pop ballad “I Won’t Give Up”, Ryan Keen returns with the new single “Muscle Memory” - a break-up song, wishing the best for someone else but feeling like the hurt is etched in your subconscious.
Written in LA with his friend Corey Harper, Ryan recorded it in London. He comments: “We wrote the song after discussing how strange it is that you can have your life so intertwined with someone, and then it all suddenly disappear “I find it strange we’re strangers, we were so close not so long ago"
Singer-songwriter, surfer, and mental health advocate, South Devon-born Ryan Keen has written and toured with Ed Sheeran, Newton Faulkner, Leona Lewis, and Tom Odell, to name a few.
‘Room For Light’ - his debut album - ranked in singer-songwriter iTunes global charts, which led to a sell-out UK tour and two headline tours in Europe.
Ryan’s passion for mental health led him to work with I Am Whole and later lead Movember’s music and mental health projects. Ryan started a charity specifically focused on mental health within the music industry, which will be launching this year.
Ryan co-wrote Noah Kahan’s single “Animal”, as well as writing with Corey Harper, Jasmine Thompson, Jacob Banks, and Kolidescopes. Today he’s happy to be releasing new music for himself, “leading up to an album release in 2022.”, he adds.
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