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Mark Kelly & The Peaceful Warriors – See You Again (Spotify)
“-See You Again- is a very beautiful and high-quality work. It has elegant Indie Folk acoustic melody and a pleasant rhythm section. All this emphasizes the overall sound quality. Also its warm Summer vocals create a stunning product worthy of your collection!”
“-See You Again- это очень красивое и качественное произведение. Элегантная акустическая мелодия, идеальный симбиоз indie folk и приятной ритм-секции. Всё это подчёркивает общее качество музыки, а тёплый, летний вокал создаёт потрясающее произведение достойное вашей коллекции!”
-Nagamag.com
Composed during the first lockdown of Spring 2020, « See You Again » examines the feeling of isolation and the difficulties of not being able to see each other in real. Not to touch, feel, kiss nor hug one another. A sense of helplessness reinforced by geographical distance: Mark Kelly is based in Vevey, Switzerland, and his mother lives in Manchester. For months, they could only talk virtually, whilst he usually went back to his native England regularly to see his relatives and friends. The song evokes all the small moments from daily life (saying hello to strangers on the street, drinking a coffee on a crowded terrace, etc.) that used to seem so mundane and natural, but that quickly got a different meaning when absent. A cry from the heart to express the need and joy of seeing other people again.
“See You Again” is the first single by the new project Mark Kelly & The Peaceful Warriors. It is taken from an album set for early 2022.
Josh Orange – I Feel Love (Spotify)
“Dimensional rhythm, smooth and hypnotic pace along with a beautiful melody and vocals acting as a drinking glass of good weathered wine. The expressive side of -I Feel Love- is its cinematic side. There is a persistent feeling that you are sitting on a chair on the other side of the screen, where the white string is running on a black canvas like in a film ending.”
“Размеренный ритм, ровный и гипнотический темп вместе с красивой мелодией и вокалом действуют как выпитый бокал хорошего выдержанного вина. Выразительная сторона музыки - I Feel Love- это её кинематографичная сторона. Возникает стойкое чувство, что ты сидишь на кресле по ту сторону экрана, где на чёрном полотне бежит белая строка только что завершившегося фильма.”
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I Feel Love is the fourth single taken from Josh Orange’s album “Midnight Lights”, as Burke explains the song……’It’s a dedication, a way of paying homage to the sheer beauty of the album “Rrakala” and the impact it had on me personally & spiritually when I first heard it.’
The First Nations artist from Elcho Island in far north Arnhem Land was born blind, yet by the age of 18 he was singing and playing in legendary band Yothu Yindi, he then went on to Co Found Saltwater band with the help of his great friend, producer and fellow musician Michael Hohnen. Worldwide fame finally came when he went solo and released four studio albums “Gurrumul” 2008, “Rrakala” 2011, “The Gospel Album” 2015 & posthumously “Djarimirri” 2018. Sadly, Dr. G Yunupingu passed away at age 46 in 2017. He sang in his native Yolnu tongue with a voice that is beyond comparison, it combined both beauty and pain in its purist form.
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Sydney, Australia’s Josh Orange, a folk-rock group with just a dollop of Dublin, Ireland in lead singer and songwriter Gordon Burke. The line-up rounded out by guitarists Andrew Wass and Gavin Perkins, with Alex Miller driving the drum-kit.
The bands fourth studio album "Midnight Lights", was released at the start of march 2021, and has had three number one's on the Australian Independent metro Charts via AMRAP. The album is currently picking up several album of the weeks slots on Australian radio and starting to make in roads to mainstream radio with songs like Three Words, which was picked up by Spotify curated "The Most Beautiful Songs in the World" & "Lost in the Woods". Midnight Lights has seen plays on National Station Triple J, Double J and is due for rotation on Triple M from Monday May 24th 2021.
Josh Orange already have several albums under their collective belt and are proud to have won a rock category prize in 2015’s The Great American Song Contest. Josh Orange are distributed through Believe Music inc.
Sarah Proctor – Worse (Video)
“-Worse- is formed by the perfectly combined elements of lyrical ballads, in which the unique voice of -Sarah Proctor- makes it to measure in place until the last seconds. An impressive emotional spectacle that makes your heart beat under deep rhythms and charming vocal vibrations.”
“-Worse- это отлично сочетающиеся элементы лирической баллады, в которой уникальный голос -Sarah Proctor- заставляет замереть на месте до самых последних секунд. Впечатляющее эмоциональное зрелище, заставляющее ваше сердце сжиматься под глубокие ритмы и очарование вокальными вибрациями.”
-Nagamag.com
Middlesborough-based, LGBT+ singer Sarah Proctor releases third single ‘Worse’, a devastating song ruminating on failed love following ‘Lost’ & ‘The Breaks’
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ZZ The Pharaoh, Rita Kamale, IFE RA – Act Up! (Spotify)
“Atmospheric sound layers and explosive chorus that warm you like the rays of the Sun. All foggy melancholy retreats and retreats, while the resistant feeling of inner strength and harmony appears. Powerful composition with stunning sound elements!”
“Атмосферные слои звука, взрывные припевы, которые согревают тебя, словно лучи солнца. Рассеивается и отступает вся туманная меланхолия, появляется стойкое ощущение внутренней силы и гармонии. Мощная композиция с потрясающими звуковыми элементами!”
-Nagamag.com
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An alternative hip-hop artist and producer of Italian and Nigerian descent hailing from the West Midlands, ZZ’s been making his mark on the scene since 2015 under his previous alias ZZ, The Slept On.
ZZ has shown his skill set and versatility over his Lava Lamp EP series, several single releases under his previous alias and two notable headline shows. In 2020 ZZ evolved into his new alias ZZ The Pharaoh, going on to kick off 2021 with the release of his single ‘Years’, the debut track from his forthcoming album ‘The Conception Drive’.
ZZ is also one third of Manchester based hip-hop collective Roots Raddix, alongside Woddy Green and LayFullstop.
Juan Burgundy -Switching Sides (Video)
“Strong and very energetic work accompanied by gorgeous Hip-Hop rhythms. Vocals seem to be the most expressive part here. Excellent work and careful mix of the rhythm section. Some bright elements can prove it a well-sounding composition with the correct promise. Incredibly motivating song and unequivocal hit of its genre!”
“Сильный и очень энергичный сопровождающийся великолепными ритмами хип-хопа. Вокал кажется наиболее выразительным в эмоциональном плане. Отличная работа и в результате слушая общий микс ритм-секции, яркие элементы аранжировки, получилась хорошо звучащая композиция с правильным посылом. Невероятно мотивирующая песня, однозначный хит в своём жанре!”
-Nagamag.com
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Hunter Falls – PAIN (Spotify)
“By listening to this song with a loud name like -Pain-, there is a genuine inner feeling that you drank the elixir of youth. The mood is improved, negative thoughts dissolve in that rhythm and melodies. -Pain- reveals the skill of this composer! It's also a pearl for your music collection.”
“Слушая песню с громким названием -PAIN- возникает неподдельное внутреннее чувство, что ты выпил эликсир молодости. Настроение улучшается, негативные мысли растворяются в ритме и мелодии. -PAIN- это настоящее композиторское мастерство! Жемчужина в вашей коллекции.”
-Nagamag.com
Artist shared few words with Nagamag behind his inspiration for this song:
" I'm putting all I have into this song. It tells my story in a way that I haven't ever been able to before. I was afraid of letting people know I was hurt, damaged and scared. When I made this I finally was able to face my demons. I changed and then I really got to work. I changed my life around and showed everyone Hunter Falls exists. With this song I broke the cycle. It literally saved me. Let me know how the song makes you feel. I wonder..." - Hunter Falls
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Belgium based Singer-Songwriter Hunter Falls has been singing since the age of 6. Partly growing up in the U.K., he has learned that a combination of cultures is what creates new beauty in the world.
Hunter’s evolution into Modern-R&B, Soul, and Pop-music allowed him to introduce another element to this union and extend the range of his talent even further. His use of his multi-cultural approach to music enables Hunter to challenge the boundaries of existing genres - utilizing vivid memories to tell stories, which explore the depths of his mind and heart.
Godwin – LOWA (Spotify)
“Excellent, smooth sound, cheerfully listened and in one breath. The distinguishing feature of the track -Lowa- is its breathtaking energy and a powerful positive promise to the audience! Real triumph in the genres of Dancehall and Afrobeats!”
“Отличное, ровное звучание, слушается бодро и на одном дыхании. Отличительная черта трека -LOWA- это его умопомрачительная энергетика и мощный позитивный посыл в массы! Настоящий триумф в жанрах dancehall и afrobeats!”
-Nagamag.com
Godwin is a specialist in R&B infused with Pop and ensures that his music is more exquisite, brimming with nutritious flavors and abundant in textures.Taking up a multi-linear role in the music industry, Godwin wins the hearts of his audiences as a singer, songwriter, producer, and the owner of his own record label, AMIL Productions.
Born to Nigerian parents in his hometown of Atlanta, Godwin began experimenting with instruments and his vocals therapeutically. Music helped him overcome his personal conflicts and struggles, allowing him to triumph over the challenges that held him down. Today, music courses through his veins and allows him to speak to the world.
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Sissysocks – Augsburg (Video)
“”Augsburg” is real anti-nightopia in the world of music. It is clearly intertwined by Indie Electronic elements, which are accompanied by a measured rhythm and barely invisible, but very memorable synthesizer melody. 100% dive!”
“-Augsburg- это настоящая антиутопия в мире музыки. В ней отчётливо переплетаются элементы indie electronic, которые сопровождаются размеренным ритмом и едва незаметными, но очень запоминающимися нотами мелодии синтезатора. 100% погружение!”
-Nagamag.com
This song is about looking for things in the wrong places, and making the same mistakes again.
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Blooy Interview on Nagamag
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
Blooy:
Blooy's sound is its own unique flavor of chillout that’s fueled by dreamy electronics, lo-fi hip-hop beats, drama-filled instrumentation and melancholic soundscapes.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Blooy:
In the nineties I was inspired by the emerging trend of house music and started working together with producer and composer Dorian Broekhuyse, with whom I collaborated on several dance projects.
In the beginning of this millennium our musical style evolved to chillout music. Dorian and I launched our nu-classical project “Bardo State” in 2008, especially known from the internationally acclaimed song “Sospiro” (album “Mariposa”). Several Bardo State songs were licensed to well-known samplers such as Buddha-Bar and Supperclub. The track "Kosovo" was the soundtrack of the Hollywood film Jekyll and Hyde.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Blooy:
I'm the son of Jan Wijn, a famous Dutch concert pianist. Raised on musical influences such as Chopin, Ravel and Saint-Saëns, I became interested in experimental jazz throughout my teenage years and I started playing drums. In my late teens, I also started singing and playing keyboard in the new wave band The Primrose Path. The often dark and gloomy sound of new wave music has continued to inspire me throughout my musical career.
Nagamag:
What exactly inspired you to start with Blooy?
Blooy:
I started working on my solo project “Blooy” during the Corona period. Inspired by the imperfection of lo-fi music, I combined chillout with jazz and classical influences, sometimes accompanied by spoken word. As the strongest form of art, I use Blooy’s music to express myself and always try to embellish my compositions with layers of heartfelt emotions.
Nagamag:
What are your musical plans for the future?
Blooy:
During 2021 I will be releasing my first two Blooy EP's on the label Sine Music and I'm planning to release my first album by the beginning of 2022.
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
Blooy:
Thomas Newman "Revolutionary Road (End Title)"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
Blooy:
Kupla "Roots"
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Donna Senders, Humbi – safe (Spotify)
“Summer, tangible evening, green tea brewed in a copper bowler in the forest and favourite delicacy on her knees. Through the open doors of creation, the Neo-Soul melody of -Safe- is composed. By closing our eyes, we feel the smell of trees around... with their rustling foliage fading away in order to return again.”
“Летний, осязаемый вечер, зелёный чай заваренный в медном котелке в лесу и любимое лакомство на коленках. Через открытые двери машины сочится мелодия neo-soul, которой наполнена композиция -safe-. Закрыв глаза мы чувствуем запах деревьев вокруг, шелест листвы и мысленно исчезаем вдали, чтобы вновь вернуться.”
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"safe" is made for everybody who knows or wants to know the feeling of being safe in a relationship with your loved one. This can relate to personal battles to get you there, accepting your sexuality, or whatever comes to your mind. A vulnerable yet bubbly song for all the lovers.
https://www.instagram.com/donnasenders