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Dance Yourself Clean, Bronze Avery – No Sleep (Spotify)
“It is important to note that the track -No Sleep- is full of wealthy arrangements. Its genre diversity is also very striking; from colourful pop elements with strong vocals, to the beautiful rhythms of indie electronics.”
“Важно отметить, что трек -No Sleep- пестрит богатством аранжировки. Жанровое разнообразие тоже весьма поражает; от красочной поп составляющей, с ярко выраженными вокалами, до красивых ритмов инди-электроники.”
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https://www.instagram.com/danceyourselfclean
Gawain and The Green Knight – Fingers (Spotify)
“Very smooth quality song and original music that you like listening with great interest, again and again. It reserves an unusual experience for those who first come in contact with that kind of music. Magic... not otherwise.”
“Очень ровная по качеству материала и весьма оригинальная музыка, которую слушаешь с большим интересом вновь и вновь. -Fingers- оставляет необычные впечатления для тех слушателей, которые впервые соприкоснулись с подобной музыкой. Магия, не иначе.”
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Leading up to the June 11th release of their new EP, A Sleeping Place, Gawain and the Green Knight have released the single, “Fingers.” Filled with allegory and inspired by literature and mythology, the duo calls their sound, “folk for people who like to listen to music while pacing mournfully yet poignantly through the streets, pretending they’re the protagonist in a very beautiful film.” Listen to “Fingers” HERE.
http://smarturl.it/FingersbyGawain
“Fingers” is “a love song for my soon-to-be husband [bandmate Mike O’Malley], simple as that,” says singer/guitarist Alexia Antoniou, and one of her only auto-biographical songs. She found inspiration in an unusual place - on an airplane, when they were unable to get seats together. “I had been reading Madeline Miller’s Song of Achilles and finished it mid-flight and was just completely emotionally devastated. I wasn’t just teary-eyed, I was outright weeping- so much so that the woman next to me took one look at me and started turning up the volume on her little headrest TV,” Antoniou recalls. “I managed to make meaningful eye contact with Mike across the aisle, and with a few gestures of the head, he agreed to meet me near the airplane toilets so I could cry some more on him. ‘Fingers’ was inspired by that whispered conversation.”
O’Malley produced the song with that same intimate, hushed atmosphere. “I wanted to ride the line of all-the-way-in-love and all-the-way-scared. And I wanted Alexia to sound like she was alone in the dark with a torch,” he says. “Sparseness and reverb seemed the order of things - a little Rhodes piano here, a little bowed bass there.”
Inspired by the etymology of the Greek word for cemetery, which simply means “a sleeping place,” the EP sits comfortably in the deep, sometimes dark, parts of the subconscious, arranged in such a way that you remember why life can be so joyful in the first place, its tempo anything but sad. “I think of this EP as a love letter, full of desperate affection, to anyone who has ever been alive and been scared to die,” Antoniou states.
“Death is loud, but it doesn’t mean you were never heard.”
A Sleeping Place will be released on June 11, 2021.
https://www.gawainandthegreenknightband.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gawainandthegreenknight/
https://www.facebook.com/GawainandtheGreenKnightBand
Bryn Liedl – Underworld Ep | Inspired by ‘The Outlaw Ocean’ a book by Ian Urbina (Video)
“Unreal electronic mix with the power of Trance and the signature of “Bryn Liedl”. Just arrived in your sound collection in order to offer a unique ocean trip. A fairytale inspired by the sea nature. Feel the beat shaking your body while being breathless from those super melodies!”
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Underworld, the EP was inspired by Ian Urbina’s book, ‘The Outlaw Ocean’. Ian’s collaborative process involved sharing his library of sounds and video he’s taken across his career as a New York Times journalist covering the ocean
This sonic exploration into the ocean’s underworld mirrors Bryn’s personal journey of conscious growth. Collaborating with Ian opened up his frame of reference, allowing him to ask some difficult questions. How am I impacting the planet and more specifically the ocean? What effects do my everyday choices have on the sustainability of earth’s resources?
https://www.facebook.com/brynliedlmusic
https://www.instagram.com/brynliedlmusic/
https://twitter.com/brynliedl
https://www.facebook.com/IanUrbinaReporter
https://www.instagram.com/ian_urbina/
https://twitter.com/ian_urbina
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Urbina
Dan Schrage – Puppet Master – Los Angeles Version (Spotify)
“Very deep classic piece, which plunges into the melancholic melody, sinking to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. It's dark, cold and lonely. A wonderful sense of overwhelming despair and beauty of execution.”
“Очень глубокое классическое произведение, которое погружает в меланхоличную мелодию, опускаясь на самое дно Марианской Впадины. Там темно, холодно и одиноко. Удивительное чувство всепоглощающей безысходности и красоты исполнения.”
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https://www.instagram.com/danschrage12/
Jickow – The Nemesis of Love (Spotify)
“Cool like a breeze of fresh air "The Nemesis of Love" has just arrived in the House music scene. Get ready for an absolute sound experience that can promise the unexpected. Perfectly organized electronic elements presented with unique flow and gradual progression. Do you consider yourself a demanding listener? Then, this was made for you!”
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Jickow is back with a brand-new release on the DHB imprint, a consistent EP called ‘The Nemesis Of Love’ with featuring remixes from renowned producers like the German talent Mark De Pulse with over 400 releases spanning his career and Da Fresh hailing from France with accompanying iconic releases like ‘Goosebumps’ and ‘Aquila’. With an unstoppable work ethic backed by a string of impressive releases, Jickow is definitely cementing his place in the industry especially with this new release which would prove a shame to miss out on.
Jickow’s take on ‘The Nemesis Of Love kicks off with a clean, pulsing kick drum combined with sharp and punchy snares and hi hats that fill the upper end of the spectrum to establish that iconic groove. This is shorty followed by a series of dark and entrancing sound FX that wrap around from the edges of the speaker and engulfs the soundscape to give it an ominous and mysterious vibe we can all get behind. Between the excitement of the main body of the song, the implementation of the breakdowns switch up the atmosphere and the spine-tingling vocals commence, perfectly bringing every aspect of the song together. Da Fresh’s remix remains consistent with the original all while adding his unique flare to it by implementing off beat clicks combined with a lower cutting bassline to give it zestier feel, while Marc De Pulse offers a more electrifying and grounded vibe with melodies paying homage to that iconic ‘80s synth-wave era.
With a reputation proceeding him for the production of top-quality produced music, Jickow has really stepped up his game with this one. With plenty more exciting releases on the way, Jickow is rising as one of the most talented producers in the ever-growing pool of rising artists in the Dance music industry and is definitely worth keeping an eye on.
‘The Nemesis Of Love’ is out now and available on all good streaming services and digital music stores.
Jickow Online:
https://www.facebook.com/Jickow
https://www.jickow.tv/home/
https://www.instagram.com/jickow/
https://twitter.com/Jickow
https://soundcloud.com/jickow
Abc Dialect – Daydream (Spotify)
“A single made from a variety of musical techniques and tricks. Experimental and yet classic sound, thus creating a significant and of particular flavor characteristic we find in many projects in the genre of indie pop.”
“Сингл -Daydream- наполнен разнообразными музыкальными приёмами и фокусами, экспериментальным и в то же время классическим звучанием, тем самым создавая весомый и особый оттенок свойственный многим проектам в жанре indie pop.”
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“Daydream” is the third release from the group’s forthcoming debut LP titled ‘Out Here,’ scheduled for release later in 2021. The single comes on the heels of their previous release “You” which was released in March of 2021.
"Daydream" was originally recorded in 2019 alongside co-producer Daniel Nentwig of The Whitest Boy Alive. The song, along with the entire ‘Out Here’ album, was recorded live alongside a full band at Butterama Recording Studios in Berlin. Melodically, “Daydream” features smooth rhythm, soft keys, warm vocals and uplifting strings. The song feels like a sultry fireside dream pop tune with jazz influenced undertones.
Comprised of Argentinian songwriters Luca Oliva Knight and Tomas Susevich, Abc Dialect have quickly emerged as a promising independent musical project. The young beatmakers draw on their diverse musical influences (including 90s house, 70s funk, soulful jazz, R&B, & more) to craft original thought-provoking melodies that evoke a sense of emotions including nostalgia, euphoria, empathy, sorrow and more.
Towards the end of 2019, Abc Dialect travelled to Berlin to record their debut album “Out Here” co-produced by Daniel Nentwig of The Whitest Boy Alive and Kings of Convenience. The LP is slated for release later this year on Casablanca Sunset Records. Prior releases from the duo have received a variety of support online from music outlets like Delicieuse Musique, Indie Shuffle, Sidekick Music, Noon Pacific, Acid Stag, Tensnake, Disco Naïveté, Bristol Funk and more. In December of 2019, the group also shared LEFTI’s nu-disco remix of their single “Magic,” on Casablanca Sunset which climbed to #1 on the Hype Machine popular charts.
https://www.instagram.com/abcdialect
https://www.facebook.com/abcdialect
Boris Nikiforov, Anna Lekanova – Snowa (Spotify)
“Great combination of live piano and the genuine feelings that arise while listening. -Snowa- is the composition that excites and intoxicates, soothes and encourages. It makes a clear focus on the most expressive feeling inside every listener.”
“Прекрасное сочетание живой игры на фортепиано и тех неподдельных чувств, которые зарождаются при прослушивании. Композиция -Snowa- будоражит и опьяняет, успокаивает и воодушевляет, делая явный акцент за самых выразительных чувствах внутри каждого слушателя.”
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KATORZI – Skidum (Spotify)
“"KATORZI" delivers a new hit for his audience and the Deep House scene. More than six enjoyable minutes are waiting for one click of the "play" button. Rich variety of sound samples, vocal effects and a prototypical blend of vintage elements with modern production. This is "Skidum"!”
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https://linktr.ee/PuzzleProjectsMusic
PuzzleProjectsMusic returns with another hot debut from its diverse roster of talent. Based in Bogota, Colombia via Brazil, where he was born and raised, Katorzi was originally a bass player in an indie band, over the years he has broadened his scope, moving to Bogota in 2018 where he began to make connections with the city’s Latin and electronic music scenes. A devout record collector, Katorzi’s heart beats to the rhythm of funk and he is constantly exploring different avenues with his music. On the Skidum EP, we get a taste of his love for Brazilian music, merging vintage flavours and Afro-Brazilian percussion with modern production techniques.
‘Skidum’ (PPM0028) splices South American vibes with nu-disco composition to produce an infectious dance floor bopper. The bassline is utterly irresistible, with an oh-so-familiar feeling permeating throughout and hints of the cuica drum adding local character. Not forgetting the vocal hook, which gives this track even more Latin appeal.
‘In This’ (PPM0029) keeps it sultry, grooving, and hot like a sweat-drenched Brazilian dance floor. You can almost feel the beads of sweat forming on your forehead. Traditional Brazilian percussion and strings push this cut forward as Katorzi cultivates a warm, inviting vibe. The mood is understated yet positive and invigorating.
If you liked that, then you’ll love the next PuzzleProjectsMusic release, which sees Ronald Christoph teaming up with Techno giant Steve Cole for a monster Dub Techno EP.
Disrupted Being – Devoted (Spotify)
“Standing out work from the Danish Synthpop band "Disrupted Being". If you look for some old and gold synth sound, then this will be your lucky strike. Warm analogue wave samples, strong kick, melodic shifts and carefully mixed vocals that can blow up the mind!”
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Most people probably don’t know Danish synthpop at all. However, Danish synthpop is more than alive and kicking in the underground clubs, and with a big bunch of talented musicians. Among them are two middle aged men - Disrupted Being from Copenhagen.
Town And Towers Records are on a mission to get Danish synthpop out into the world. So, we are excited to announce, that we will release a single on January, 29th 2021, and during the spring an EP with Disrupted Being. This is Disrupted Beings first single and EP, that will be released digitally worldwide for all synthpop lovers around the world to enjoy – from fans in USA and Europe to the Far East and Asia. Watch out for the EP with the amazing synth sounds and voice of Disrupted Being.
https://disruptedbeing.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/disruptedbeing
The Balmer Series – Reunion (Spotify)
“Imagine a small pond with rays of sunlight reflecting on the crystal clear water. Then make a paper boat and let it travel across the peaceful current. This is the exact view that such music can create and the feelings from its listening could be indescribable.”
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The Balmer Series was born on a remote island in a private universe where a woman whose earth name is "Elisabeth Balmer" could only exist as an orb of light with the ability to perceive all creative possibilities. There she reunited with a faceless, fantastical humanoid who represented all she loved about being an orb of light: a ceaseless ability to explore her vast innermost realms and soar to the highest peaks, the same places where dreams are made. Upon return to her mortal body she was able to reproduce the scenes from which she came through sound, and express her love for the faceless humanoid who infinitely supports her continued journey through the cosmos.