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Drawing influences from the likes of Olafur Arnalds, Erased Tapes and Erland Cooper as well indie artists such as Wolf Alice and War On Drugs, John William Richards unveils his final single ahead of his debut album release, with a stunningly animated video from Rachael Olga Lloyd.

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“When John and I first talked about making the video he told me he had based the whole album on his beautiful old collection of photos. I used this for inspiration, recreating the items from the photos like the chairs, gramophone, boat and headphones.” explains Rachel, “I wanted the whole video to feel like you were chasing these memories from the photos in an attempt to connect with the people there in the past. But the memories like the rooms start to break down and we can sadly never truly connect with the people in them as they are just out of reach. If you watch carefully you can catch these ghosts disappearing into the shadows of the rooms!”

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Often things come full circle. As a child John William Richard’s love affair with music began as a classically trained musician, with hours spent studying both the piano and cello. However a lifetime has been spent elsewhere, from, amongst other things, fronting a new romantic group, managing artists, starting a label and running a nightclub. With the release of his debut album, Song for a Ghost, this November, John William Richard returns to the rigour of the Classical tradition, mixing that with flashes of contemporary electronica, creating something that is both intimate and breathtakingly cinematic.

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“I think in film images when I write and as the world comes into focus the scene emerges and the internal director takes over. But really it was not until the tracks started coming that I got more confident in how it might work out. The title track, Song For A Ghost, however gave me the key to unlock the vision of an album based on memories from various childhoods mixed with a cinematic imagining of their performance. As the recording developed, the more focussed these all became”

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Much of the recording was done in his home studio in Bath, but from early on one of his main concerns was to breathe some organic life into. To get the piano sound he wanted he decamped to the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales.

“I set off to Rockfield in search of the grand piano sound to replace some of the main piano parts. This proved a success but a challenge musically as by then I had managed to get some great cello and trumpet parts played by Michelle Packman in LA and Ryan Svendesen in San Francisco respectively. Playing to a grid is fine but I do like the music to move fractionally and almost stumble where needed, so to reproduce that after the fact so to speak is fun to say the least!”

With over 20 compositions recorded and ready to go, and a growing list of collaborators, both home and abroad, including the introduction of Bruno Ellingham (Massive Attack, UNKLE) to mix the record, John William Richard’s return to his musical roots is taking on a new life of its own.

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'Act That Way' describes the feeling of being in a toxic relationship and trying to find a way out of it. This radio ready electro-pop power ballad produced by the Swiss duo 'Kings Of Sweden' features the beautiful vocals of US singer 'Connor Foley' combined with heavy hitting synths, drums & great dynamics.

If you like synth oriented pop music with contemporary vocals you definitely must not miss this tune!

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After a number of impressive releases this year topping of his discography of unmissable hits this year like ‘Asherah’, ‘Novoye’, and ‘Livin’, Kebi’s latest release ‘Embrace The Space’ is a prominent demonstration of his development as an artist and is another addition to include on his promising catalogue of original works. Currently residing in Canada, Kebi features as more than a Producer, with talents bleeding out into all aspects of the creative field as he excels in DJing, Producing, and creating art, overall homing in on his raw understanding and propensity for the production of powerful and entrancing electronic music. 

Kebi has hit the nail on the head with this ‘Embrace The Space’, he has earned respect from global audiences as he continues to establish his presence on an international level. From the get-go, a delicate piano melody eases you in as brassy elements grab hold of your attention as they slowly fade in from the corners of the soundscape as the song progresses into an unmissable anthem chopped full of groovy atmospherics. Kebi does an excellent job to alleviate your senses and immerse you with the sounds of entrancing House elements that bring crucial components of the song together.

After a number of impressive releases topping of his discography of unmissable hits this year like Livin’ and Stay Up, Kebi is remaining in the hot seat with this latest production. Enjoying a quiet and laid-back lifestyle with an intentional focus on growth and expansion in all that he does, Kebi continues to establish his presence on an international level. If you aren’t yet acquainted with the likes of Kebi, now is the time to knuckle down and enjoy some of the sounds he has to offer.

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The Pinnacle' is a track about never giving up. Although people will always come back to judge you, if you're determined enough you will 'soar your way up to the top'. Featuring the amazing Lindsay Dunn, this track is great for anyone needing a confidence boost.

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Timeless synth-beats will take you straight to the 80s while the modern songwriting, that comes along with catchy and edgy vocal melodies, will warp you right back to present.

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The song’s about a toxic relationship where both know that they are NO GOOD for each other but at the same time can’t let go.

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Determined to end summer on a feel-good note, rising artist Scratch has delivered a blissful bubbler that explores the feeling of young love; accompanied alongside Dejour, ‘Solider’ provides a route of sweet escape as the darker nights draw in.

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Backed with a dancehall-inspired production courtesy of E Double, ‘Solider’ encapsulates that initial tender spark when getting to know a newly-found love interest. Sugar-coated with his butter-like tone and bouncing melodies, ‘Solider’ is fit for those hazy summer days out with your loved ones. Although winter is approaching, Scratch has still managed to deliver a wheel-up worthy sizzler that bound to push those fall blues away. Accompanied alongside Dejour for an assisting verse, the pair demonstrate their musical chemistry throughout. Seamlessly gliding over the acoustic-led beat, Scratch’s infectious hook matched with Dejour’s effortless swagger creates an unsurpassed banger!

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Captured on a bright summer’s day, the matching visuals correlate with the feel of the track comfortably. Each paired with a love interest, we follow Scratch and Dejour around as they endure the company of two beautiful young women. Speaking on the release Scratch commented, ”Soldier was made for the young lovers, giving the fans a smooth and melodic dancehall feeling”. With more music backed away in the vault, Scratch’s developing trajectory doesn’t stop here!

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Following on from his recent ‘More Life’ release, not to mention his ‘One Sugar’ EP, ‘Solider’ is one of many drops this year from Scratch. Residing in South London, he first stepped onto the scene in 2014 with a selection of SoundCloud releases before seeding a string of videos on Linkup TV, and writing alongside Da Beatfreakz for reputable names including Swarmz, AJ and Deno.

In Moving to Moscow Swedish singer/songwriter Nervous City Nervous Self envokes the longing for purpose and meaning once envisioned by Irina in Anton Chekhov´s play Three sisters. In a famous scene Irina laments over the loss of vision and grandeur in the rural country life in a Russia of yesteryears. The dreams, the real life awaits them all in Moscow, while she is stuck in a g-d-forgotten place, with a stifling job as a telegraph clerk. And while our dreams fade away our lives moves on with a brutal pace, and soon our grand wishes for the future are replaced with a longing for the past, and that is the home for notions like nostalgia and melancholy. And that is also the natural habitat for the worker in song.

Nervous City Nervous Self is a nomadic and nostalgic one-man band from Stockholm, Sweden.

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A very passionate and prolific artist, french pianist and composer Jordane Tumarinson has produced no less than 5 original albums between 2018 and 2020 as well as numerous singles. His compositions are either misty, either rythmic, always refined and are met with great interest on streaming platforms early on without any particular communication or professional entourage. His title "Morphée" is a true success and surpasses 11M streams to date while his album "L'Envol" paved his way to european labels.

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Forged around themes most important to him, Tumarinson's compositions are thought as coherent emotionnal storylines, navigating freely between neoclassical and romantic contemporary repertoire.

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Highly influenced by nature in his life and in his art, Tumarinson also carries the ambitious "Uto'pians" project ; a compilation that aims to invite many composers around the world every year and which benefits non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental protection.

Now signed on the independent record label naïve, Tumarinson is expected to release his 6th album "Odyssée" in march 2022.

2 minutes and 38 seconds of pure synth force – that’s what the power track No More promises. From beat one, the song describes the struggle with oneself and one’s own mind games, only to call out to the world with powerful hits in the chorus: «I don’t wanna fight this war no more. Everyday I try to let it go. I know that it’s all just in my head. So, I don’t wanna fight this war no more.» Questioning yourself, rethinking, not feeling like you belong. «So damn hard for me to be okay.» The complexity of the subject matter and its musical background was a great challenge for the band, which is why the three can look back on the process with all the more pride today.

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