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Bye Mon Ami – Encantar (Spotify)
“Deep bass, fast pace and bright vocals. Do you need more to listen now? "Encantar" also has that lovely, old air of House, which is always appreciated even by the most selective ears.”
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Encantar is an upbeat latin-house dance song with spanisch vocals and a crazy party B-section, by Bye Mon Ami (Ger) featuring the peruvian-german vocalist Maria-Fernanda. Beat starts 0:13, Vocals 0:30, Verse 0:59, B-Sec 2:26. It has funky guitars, a deep latin-style baseline, fender rhodes loops and many percussive elements (bongos, shaker, tonewoods). Encantar has an energetic and positive summer vibe, holiday feeling, and easy living attitude. Like a cool mojito at a latin american beach bar. Disfrútala! Best BMA.
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Michael McArthur – Grocery Store Skeletons (Spotify)
“The song is about immense waves of human emotions, doses of which daily and unhindered flow into each of us. A lyrical, melodic piece that endows the sound palette with luxurious elements. The instrumental part gives an amazing charm and sends the listener to a real knockdown.”
“Песня о безмерных волнах человеческих эмоций, дозы которых ежедневно и беспрепятственно вливаются в каждого из нас. Лирическое, мелодичное произведение, которое наделило звуковую палитру роскошными элементами. Инструментальная часть придаёт удивительный шарм и отправляет слушателя в настоящий нокдаун. ”
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Produced by Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon, James Bay, Modest Mouse, Norah Jones). Mastered by Pete Lyman (John Prine, Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Sturgill Simpson). Written by Michael McArthur. Band: Josh Davis, Drew Smithers (Allman Betts Band, Blackberry Smoke), Elliott Blaufuss (Phillip Phillips, Eric Hutchinson), Eli Beaird (James Bay, Ruston Kelly), Aaron Sterling (John Mayer, Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Maren Morris).
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ZKHR, Daria Loiter – Отпусти (Spotify)
“Let go of everything that holds you into oppression and pulls you with a heavy load to the very bottom of the ocean. The authors hit deep in heart, broadcasting a melancholic story from a cozy corner of their humble soul. The text is chilling, the voice slowly tells its story and makes you think about many things.”
“Отпусти всё то, что держит тебя в угнетение и тянет тяжёлым грузом на самое дно океана. Авторы попали в самое сердце, транслируя меланхоличный рассказ из уютного уголка своей скромной души. Текст пробирает до мурашек, голос неторопливо повествует свою историю и заставляет задуматься о многом.”
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"Отпусти" means Let go
How to let go of what is no longer yours? How not to get lost in the world of illusions?
A melancholic reflection by Zakhar and Daria about how important is to face pain without trying to escape from it.
https://www.instagram.com/helloiter/
Saxongroove – Can You Hear It (Spotify)
“"Saxongroove" new delivery in Deep house style. The old masters always know how to keep us active and ...awake! The track has a strong kick and a huge variety of sound FX, pretty enough to start the dance. Can you hear it?”
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2nd track on the 'No Need To Sleep' EP
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Gifts From Crows – Childhood (Dance of Unknowing) (Video)
“Experience again your “Childhood” happy moments via this Cinematic beauty. Piano melodies and warm pads which fill the air with faded colours. A hidden aspect of our life can be revealed by sound and now is the right time. Will you miss it?”
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https://lnk.bio/giftsfromcrows/
‘Childhood (Dance of Unknowing)’ is the 2nd of 12 new compositions that will eventually form the highly anticipated album, ‘Stories in Slow Light’.
This new composition is a reflection on childhood – as a parent and as a brother. Life is so much simpler as a child and yet, at the same time, we are barely even touched by it – hence the title ‘Dance of Unknowing’. The piece is a celebration of and a nostalgia for that innocence that we can never return to.
The recording was made at Swallow Studios in Cheshire, England and features musicians from the Northern Film Orchestra on violin, viola and cello.
The video features archive footage of families enjoying fairground rides at Coney Island and other amusement parks in the 1950s. This recently found material was made by the US Government and restored by film-maker Rick Ray who kindly granted me the license to use it in this context.
The post-war exuberance perfectly captures the care-free spirit that I was hoping to express in the music.
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Merunisa Interview on Nagamag
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
Merunisa:
Alternative R&B, R&B, Pop, Indie
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Merunisa:
North West singer/songwriter Merunisa, takes inspiration from the likes of Kehlani, Abel (The Weeknd) and Jhene Aiko creating her own unique sound and adding twists to the alternative R&B genre. Better described as a cross genre artist, Merunisa has demonstrated her ability to own sounds outside of her 'range' like on drill infused track, 'JET' in contrast to her meloncholic vibes on 'Broken & Bruised'. Currently, performing unreleased tracks live, Merunisa is constantly appearing across the UK underground scene. Working on new music at every opportunity she gets, the singer/songwriter is patiently waiting for the right time to release the rest of her discography for the world to hear.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Merunisa:
My first connection of love to music would definitely be my love for The Lion King soundtrack. When I was a child I was obsessed with the theatric's of the vocals each character had and how much feeling they had in their voice. My love for music has grown since then as I've ventured into other avenues as I've searched for what my sound is, genres like Alternative R&B and R&B/Soul
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
Merunisa:
Rema "Iron Man"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
Merunisa:
Kali Claire "Bad Habits"
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Damien Sebe – Happiness (Spotify)
“Slow, barely catching Chill-hop & Lo-fi Hip-Hop rhythms and flattering natural sounds. Music that gives light, warmth and soulful comfort. The peaceful consciousness of the expanse of a serene star was given, in which listeners are soaring in weightlessness and enjoy stunning silence.
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“Медленные, едва уловимые ритмы Chill-hop & Lo-fi Hip-Hop и ласкающие слух звуки природы. Музыка, которая дарит свет, тепло и душевный уют. Умиротворяющие сознание просторы безмятежной звёздной дали, в которой паришь в невесомости и наслаждаешься оглушающим безмолвием.”
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https://damiensebe.bandcamp.com/
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Bazarian – Can We Pretend? (Spotify)
“Exciting and multifaceted track, so light, clean and really warm. Listening to it, you learn your own meaning, focus your attention on the soulful melody, soft vocals and understand that it is the perfect music for healing any wounds.”
“Волнующий и многогранный трек, такой светлый, чистый и по-настоящему тёплый. Переслушивая его познаёшь свой собственный смысл, акцентируешь своё внимание на душевной мелодии, мягком вокале и понимаешь, что вон она - идеальная музыка для залечивания любых ран.”
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https://ffm.to/canwepretend
The song is about the fantasies we create in our minds (whether romantic, professional or personal), and how we often prefer to live within them rather than facing reality.
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Blooy – School Is Out (Spotify)
“"School Is Out" invites you in a trip to the past. Memories from our childhood come into life in this unique Downtempo masterpiece. Nostalgic moments which will never came back, but they'll always remain inside us. Follow these magic soundscapes from an experienced artist.”
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https://sine-music.lnk.to/blooy
Blooy says about his latest work: “’School is out’ takes you back to your childhood. Reminiscing the moment when the last school bell rang, and freedom beckoned. For one child it meant six weeks of sheer joy, while the other had to cope with difficult home situations or prolonged loneliness.”
Blooy captures this mood in his distinctive style of writing and producing music. This time it’s a blend of lo-fi and grungy vibes. “School is out” slows down time, just like the first weeks of the holidays never seemed to end. With a touch of carelessness mixed with melancholy, the music takes you on a trip down memory lane. Almost forgotten by some, but for others fresh in their memory like it was yesterday.
Marius Billgobenson – Alongside My Way (Spotify)
“So quiet and good at heart, waves of pleasure caress your ear and you realize that you are not alone, but a beautiful melody of jazz is pouring all around you. Listening to the lyrics of the song, you understand the meaning of everything the author is singing about, and you fully live these charming four minutes with him.”
“Так тихо и хорошо на душе, волны удовольствия ласкают слух и ты осознаёшь, что ты не один, а повсюду вокруг тебя льётся красивая мелодия джаза. Вслушиваясь в текст песни понимаешь смысл всего, о чём поёт автор и полностью проживаешь вместе с ним эти очаровательные четыре минуты.”
-Nagamag.com
Stockholm, Sweden-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Marius Billgobenson’s seeks to spread unity, compassion, understanding, hope and love in latest album offering ‘The Spirit Love’ - A refreshing, soul-stirring eleven song infusion of jazz, blues, pop, R&B and afro-beat that captures dynamic rhythms and vocal sounds indigenous to his homeland of the Congo. Whilst bending and blending the lines between genres, the globally conscious album also serves to empower and support his work as a compassionate and concerned citizen of the world, and strives to bridge the gap between deep-rooted cultural divides
https://billgobenson.com/
Speaking on the album, Marius explains “The Spirit Love is all about the way we experience the feeling of being alive, being ourselves and offering our unique gifts to others. We remember the life source of energy in The Spirit Love, because you exist just as a consequence of love. All of the positive impact you have had in loving and strengthening your loved ones may reveal memories that make you feel strong and happy.”
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The album comprises eleven eclectic and deeply personal tracks that are grounded in his own words “in the completeness of gratitude in my heart”, whilst exploring love in it’s many different facets, with the goal of inviting and motivating more “Love Spreaders” for change.
https://www.facebook.com/marius.billgobenson
Having written the most part of the album himself, Marius also called upon the musical talent of guitarist and hitmaker Paul Brown to produce both leading single “Joy” and “Wait and See,” as well as employing the production prowess of urban jazz chart topper Chris ‘Big Dog’ Davis across 6 other tracks.
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