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Irish multi-instrumentalist Abbacaxi (Thomas Garnett) has served a long and proper musical apprenticeship. Now he is stepping out on his own. He has a fresh and heartfelt sound that brings positive vibrations and good times. It draws on his love of jazz, funk and proper songwriting, harks back to a time when dance music was made by real musicians, but comes with very modern dynamics.

Abbacaxi contemplates the need for simplicity with his new single 'More Than I Need' which glides from funky 70s Disco to cool classic House.

"I wrote this track because I was getting tired of the unpredictability of certain things in my life, which had great value. Over time I started to feel that perhaps less is more. Maybe these things weren't as important as I initially thought, and life could be just as good without them."

Hailing inspiration from the wonky feel of old-school disco, Abbcaxi add’s simplistic liquid bass lines with a nod to artists of the 90s like St Germain and Laurent Garnier.

Abbacaxi is an intentional misspelling of the Portuguese word for pineapple. With that fruit's sweet a A and juicy associations, and the extra 'b' a subtle nod to Abba's sing-song disco sounds, you have a big hint at what to expect from Thomas's music. Though his fun, effervescent character is reflected in his music, he is just as able to break your heart with his melancholic acoustic guitar and neo-soul vocals.

Musicians as versatile as Abbacaxi don't come along too often, so strap in and enjoy the ride.

Mixed by Ross Fortune at The Love Nest
Mastered by Fergal Davis
Lost Decay - specialising in all things House, Electronica & everything in between

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'sea / boat / water' is the first single that’s flourished from a collaboration between two neo-classical composers; ÜUCE (USA) and Arttu Silvast (FIN).

The project started to come together after the two musicians found each other through shared digital spaces and started exchanging musical ideas online. It turned out that they both had a similar taste in music, sounds, and textures.

I grew up spending my summers in the sand on the east coast of the USA. Naturally while there, I had life-giving experiences, fell in love with the ocean, and fell in love with the women who ended up becoming my wife. As the years moved on and I finally got to enjoy the sea with my son, a melody broke onto the shore in front of us. After sharing the concept with Arttu, he thoughtfully observed the notes to find the meaning for me… not to mention expand profoundly on it. - ÜUCE

I’m originally from a very small seaside town in Southern Finland and the sea has always made me feel at home and offered an endless source of inspiration. ‘sea / boat / water’ came together as ÜUCE sent me one of his piano ideas that I started to build on. Turned out that we have a very similar taste in aesthetics and music but also, we are both fascinated by the sea. - Arttu Silvast

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Eamonn McCormack was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. He is an Internationallly acclaimed Blues-Rock guitarist, singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist who has recorded 7 albums to date. Eamonn has also recorded, played and/or toured with Rory Gallagher, Johnny Winter, ZZ Top, George Thorogood, Robert Plant and Jan Akkerman and more.. His latest album "Storyteller" released 10 April 2020 is already being critically claimed as one of the finest blues rock albums this year by critics. More info: www.eamonnmccormack.net

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PINEO & LOEB team up with NY-based hip-hop artist FUEG and UK saxophonist Ellie Sax for their newest release, "Good Vibe Feeling," a genre-bending track that is sure to be the star of any night out. With an infectious sax top-line, smooth hip-hop vocals, and a groovy instrumental, these talented artists bring the elements that create a literal good vibe no matter the occasion. Sampling Canadian disco artist Estiban, PINEO & LOEB reach into the past to find the future which creates appeal for a wide variety of listeners, setting the stage for "Good Vibe Feeling" to become this fall's party time anthem. If there were any doubt as to its danceability, check out the video of 70-year-old dancing queen Andrea Bolley, aka the 6Mom jamming to the track in the streets of LA. The track perfectly represents the sound of PINEO & LOEB's earlier releases, which got support from BBC Radio 1, and Virgin Radio and led them to remixing for the likes of Grouplove and Olivia O'Brien.

If it weren't for a schedule mix-up, Canadian duo PINEO & LOEB might never have joined forces. The two artists were booked for the same show, but both were left to play with only 1 time slot available. Instead of duking it out for the single slot, they decided to do a back-to-back set and haven't looked back since. Some of their most popular original releases include "Daydreaming," "Circles," and "Body Right." Hip hop extraordinaire FUEG makes up one-half of the duo 4AM and has been diligently honing his craft since 2015. His most recent release "The Vibe" with Fresh Mode via Sony Music has clocked over 5M streams on Spotify to date. On the other hand we have Hed Kandi artist and Nikki Beach resident Ellie Sax, who has been captivating clubs and festivals around the world with her saxophone performances. Her 2020 hit single "Scatman" which samples the 1995 dance hit of the same name, has amassed over 7M streams and she has played alongside and worked with artists such as Artful Dodger, Stonebridge, Karen Harding, and more.

More info on PINEO & LOEB / Ellie Sax / Casual Jam Records:

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Ellie Sax: https://www.instagram.com/ellie.sax/

Casual Jam Records: https://www.instagram.com/casualjamrecords/

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MDLBEAST Records welcomes Steve Aoki’s project Ninja Attack to the label with his new release “Aurora.” Riding on deep, driving bass lines and minimal dark melodies via an adventurous leftfield offering, “Aurora” is right at home in the underground house and techno venues around the globe. The new track showcases a grittier and deeper side of the dance music legend, that’s a far cry from his usual sonic style, serving as a testament to Steve’s versatility and talent as a producer. “Aurora” is the next step towards the release of MDLBEAST’s forthcoming “SOUNDSTORM Vol. 1” album, following previous forward-thinking singles – Salvatore Ganacci’s “Fight Dirty,” Cosmicat’s “Toxic Romance,” Butch’s “Testarossa” and R3HAB, Skytech & Fafaq’s “Sorry I Missed Your Call.”

2x GRAMMY-nominated Steve Aoki is a true visionary. His career boasts a lauded cross-genre discography that includes 7 studio albums and collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert, Maluma, BTS, Linkin Park, and Louis Tomlinson, amongst others. A true renaissance man, Steve Aoki is also a fashion designer, author, and entrepreneur. In 2012, he founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION, which primarily supports organizations in the field of brain science research. In addition, Aoki has pushed his Dim Mak Collection clothing line to new heights, with original designs and collaborations with everyone from A Bathing Ape to the Bruce Lee estate. Aoki’s journey is chronicled through the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” from 2016 and his memoir “BLUE: The Color of Noise” from 2019. In 1996, he established Dim Mak, a trendsetting record label that has launched global acts like The Chainsmokers, Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots, and The Kills, in addition to early releases from acts such as ZEDD and Diplo. In the summer of 2020, Aoki unveiled his Latin music imprint, Dim Mak En Fuego, continuing to break down musical and cultural boundaries “by any means necessary.”

MDLBEAST is the Middle East’s most influential brand that is rapidly evolving. MDLBEAST Records marks another milestone on the company’s journey that allows a further cultural exchange between local Middle Eastern artists, global superstars, and audiences around the world. MDLBEAST’s game changing festival in Riyadh – SOUNDSTORM, held its first edition in 2019 with acts such as David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, Afrojack, and R3HAB, to name only a few, which was just the beginning and more than an event. SOUNDSTORM was a cultural catalyst for Saudi youth, which will be back in action in December 2021 with a star-studded line-up. Until then, keep an eye out for further groundbreaking releases from this exciting imprint.

More info on Steve Aoki / MDLBeast:

Steve Aoki: https://www.instagram.com/steveaoki/

MDLBeast: https://www.instagram.com/mdlbeast/

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Artist said few words about this song"

"“To me, New Life is an emotional, colourful and multifaceted song. I wanted to sing about a past relationship that left one too many scars, but also about the re-opening of the world after countless lockdowns in many ways feels like a 'New Life'. For both those sentiments, the chorus needed to feel hopeful and anthemic, something we could all dance to at live shows (now we're allowed to!)” "

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“Hopeful Silence” song is about the fear of, and ultimately the courage to let your guard down despite past failures.

The arrangement starts of soft, with a beautiful slide guitar part in the beginning and a real nice string arrangement that picks up in the second part of the song.

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It a beautiful song about the reminising of a summer love romance..Very upbeat and happy, with cool, grooving beats and romantic sade like vocals

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