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Deeparture – Malfunction (Spotify)
“Right out the gate the energy of the track is real. Well placed minimal vocals add to the ambiance of the build up. Less is more and with precision of placement beauty is found in the raw emotions of the beat. ”
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Dutch producer Deeparture makes his debut on Running Clouds bringing his unique blend of melodic house and progressive sounds to the label. Off the back of releases on This Never Happened (Lane 8's label), DAYS like NIGHTS, Armada and Anjunabeats, Deeparture bring us his stunning 3 track EP 'Malfunction'.
On remix duties we have label favourite 'Massano' who returns with a powerful remix in his distinct driven and mesmeric style.
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Claire Bigley – Awaken the Deep (Spotify)
“Awaken The Deep by Claire Bigley is a beautifully delicate piano meditation destined to calm the soul and heal the mind. The sweet sounds of birds mix with the piano to create a thoughtful atmosphere, inviting the listen to take a moment to be still and present. ”
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Artist shared few words behind the inspiration of this song:
"I've always loved nature sounds within music and thought it was high time to create a duet using piano and bird song. I love the interplay between the two in this single, and I feel like the melodic, brightness of the bird song enhances the depth and mystic feel of the piano. Awaken the Deep was created to inspire and activate the depth and soul of us all. A newcomer to the New Age Piano genre, My music is created with the intention of calming and nourishing the listener."
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NOTI – laika (Spotify)
“One more Downtempo candy is waiting for us to explore it. That's "Laika" with its listener-friendly approach and cozy atmosphere. When we have some time to relax, it's wise not to waste it with random sound choices! At this point, "NOTI" has the answer.”
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Benjamin Noti is a Basel-based producer and musician. He has worked with Audio Dope, Steff la Cheffe, The Rumours, Greis, Noti Wümié, Manillio, Anna Rossinelli, James Gruntz, Sam Himself, and the Basel Symphony Orchestra, among many others.
easing is Noti’s first instrumental solo-production. The recent lockdown afforded the highly sought-after songwriter and instrumentalist an opportunity to craft this production at his home studio. The 5-song EP showcases Noti’s wide-ranging abilities as a songwriter and musician, and draws on his rich experience as a fixture in the Swiss scene. Noti’s diverse influences, unified by his distinct, original style, shine through on lead single “85km/h”; an ode to poised motion, the track pulsates, subtly speeds up and slows down but remains ultimately unstoppable - much like the artist himself.
Toranpetto, Farnell Newton, lofijazzsoul – Twilight (Spotify)
“Nostalgic, atmospheric loops mix with beautifully understated trumpet and beats in Twilight by Toranpetto, Farnell Newton and lofijazzsoul. I challenge you not to bop your heap to this beautifully restrained track. In a groove that could go on forever, my only complaint is it’s brevity.”
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Toranpetto (トランペット) has teamed up with Trumpeter Farnell Newton to create atmospheric instrumental mixes sampling from hip hop, soul, funk, and jazz. Toranpetto and Farnell first met online while on Instagram and decided to collaborate on an album of music sharing their love of jazz, soul and lo-fi hip hop.
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Natasha Slayton – Love Me Like Me (Spotify)
“It seems that -Natasha Slayton- on her new work -Love Me Like ME- inspired by a unique musical idea and instantly embodied it into life, without giving the flow of emotions to absorb all this beauty in the abyss. Excellent example of light ELECTRO POP with expressive vocals!”
“Создаётся впечатление, что -Natasha Slayton- в своей новой работе -Love Me Like Me- вдохновилась уникальной музыкальной идеей и моментально воплотила её в жизнь, не давая потоку эмоций поглотить всю эту красоту в бездну. Отличный пример лёгкого Electro Pop и экспрессивного вокала!”
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Natasha Slayton is an American singer, songwriter and dancer, who is best known for her role in multi-platinum international girl group An LA Native, Natasha grew up immersing herself as a student and professional in the entertainment industry, performing around LA any chance she could. Her live burlesque performances garnered the attention of Robin Antin, the creator of The Pussycat Dolls, and Natasha was soon-after signed onto Sony/RCA with Antin’s girl-group project " ". G.R.L. went on to tour the world, gaining international multi-platinum status and reaching over 100M views on youtube with their hit "Ugly Heart". Natasha is currently working on her official solo debut as well as a G.R.L.
Trip Tease, Kris Berle – Un, Deux, Trois (Spotify)
“-Un, Deux, Trois- configures on calm rhythms House music, calling to relax and slowly absorb all the contents to get a maximum of pleasure. Believe me, it is more than abundant here and you will certainly want to put the track on repeat.”
“-Un, Deux, Trois- настраивает на спокойные ритмы House музыки, призывая расслабиться и неспешно впитать всё содержимое, чтобы получить максимум удовольствия. Поверьте, его здесь более чем предостаточно и вы непременно захотите поставить трек на повтор.”
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SHADES is the stunning collaborative EP by Mexican artists Trip Tease & Kris Berle. Influenced by genres including pop, techno, lo-fi house and synthwave and creating work that blends lofi and techno sounds with dreamy atmospheres and harmonic structures, SHADES features 5 distinct cuts that explore the edges of groove and found electronic moments, punctuated by Kris’s unique lyrical style and a combination of production styles of the artists. From the downtempo happy groove of “Monkey” which they produced in a bunker studio in Mexico City while Kris later recorded the vocals on a train amid a trip to Norway. To the dark energy and brooding rhythms or “Red”. The laid back collapsable rhythms of “Un, Deux, Trois” or frenetic dreamscape of “Clouds” or upfront drug chug of closing track “Creepozoids”. Loops fall into place. Repetition and inspiration collide. Trip Tease explains “These songs sprang out of our souls instantly, they were inside us waiting to be created.” While Kris has said to her “being alive and creating art are synonymous — one cannot exist without the other”. This whole EP is pierced by that upward movement of hope and enveloping sonic power. The drive to create and heal. Music is the answer to all the questions Trip Tease and Kris Berle ask of themselves. Indeed “Shades” of themselves as one and together. Enjoy this beautiful work, perfect for mental and spiritual journeys in the second Year of the Pandemic.
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Sea Asylum, Leah Culver, Beau Davis – Lies Between the Waves – song by Sea Asylum, Leah Culver, Beau Davis | Spotify (Spotify)
“All-consuming atmosphere of increasing sound elements and sensual vocal duet. It is amazing how the rhythm, tone, instrumental component and emotional singing are virtuosively intertwined. A treasure in the music collection.”
“Всепоглощающая атмосфера нарастающих звуковых элементов и чувственный вокальный дуэт. Поразительно, как виртуозно переплетаются ритм, тона, инструментальная составляющая и эмоциональное пение. Настоящее сокровище в коллекции.”
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This is the Single for the forthcoming "Alyson Jane Parker" Album by Sea Asylum coming soon! Alyson Jane Parker is a concept album about a character and her story. More info at www.seaasylum.com
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Anton Commissaris – Love Is Like the Blues (Spotify)
“Low light, ringing crystal glasses, whispers at the next table and as background the music of -Anton Commissaris - Love Is Like The Blues-. Light background blues, virtuoso performance and a whole bouquet of impressions. The best thing you can wish at the end of a hard day.”
“Приглушённый свет, звон хрустальных бокалов, шепот за соседним столиком и музыка -Anton Commissaris - Love Is Like the Blues-. Лёгкий фоновый блюз, виртуозное исполнение и целый букет впечатлений. Лучшее, что можно себе пожелать в завершение дня. ”
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A song about a guy who's never going to get what he needs from a gal he's madly in love with. For him, love is like the blues.
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Cypress – Running Like the Wind (Spotify)
“Bright acoustic melody, innovative, expressive mood and incredibly juicy vocals from Ben Higginbotham - all this indicates an extremely high-quality work and automatically raise it among the best of its genre.”
“Яркая акустическая мелодия, новаторские, выразительные ударные и невероятный сочный вокал Ben Higginbotham – всё это указывает на чрезвычайно качественную работу и автоматически делают её, пожалуй, лучшей в своём жанре.”
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Artist shared few words behind his inspiration for this song:
"I wrote this song about being there for someone no matter where you are. Was definitely inspired initially by "You've got a Friend" by James Taylor; however, I was listening to a lot of Bruce Springsteen when we produced it, so by the end it had turned into a rock n roll track."
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Cypress is the indie folk, singer-songwriter project of Ben Higginbotham. Born in Dallas but based in LA, Ben was inspired by his childhood spent glued to the piano and listening to the crooning voices of Texas singer-songwriter legends like Ruthie Foster and Lyle Lovett to pursue his passion for music early on.
Shortly after graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2017, Ben created Cypress — a soulful, emotional solo project reflective of his personal and professional growth. Evoking artists like Ray LaMontagne, Ben Howard, and Hozier, Cypress’ indie folk/folk rock sound is rich and textured yet melodic and straightforward — often weaving lyric-driven stories of relationships, family and coming-of-age with a reflective and nostalgic tone. With crisp, powerful lyrics and relatable, universal themes underlying each song, Cypress’ music shines in its smooth approachability and ease of listening.
Released in November 2018, Cypress’ first EP A Fine Line was recorded and produced in Austin, TX by longtime collaborator Taylor Tatsch. Cypress’ most recent single “Take Me Back” was produced by Floyd Fuji and released in August 2020.
Samuel Joson – Queen (Spotify)
“Parts of live instrumentation create a unique sound that has the best of jazz music. In -Queen- we find a rather diverse rhythm section that shifts into a single sound palette; Pulsation of deep bass, soft ringing percussion and rich vocals.”
“Партии живых инструментов создают неповторимое звучание, которое впитало в себя лучшее из джазовой музыки. В -Queen- довольно разнообразная ритм-секция, которая переливается в единую палитру звуков; пульсации глубоких басов, мягкий звон перкуссии и насыщенный вокал.”
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"Queen" is an infectious song with clever lyrics and catchy melodies that will get stuck in your head. A love song for those who don't believe in love. This tune is a chill vibey song that you could listen to over and over again.
Samuel Joson is a Filipino-American artist based in Minneapolis. He creates music that blends together new school pop with hints of the old school R&B and nostalgic classic rock he grew up listening to. Musically he is influenced by Queen, Stevie Wonder, and Bruno Mars.