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True Loves – “Sunday Afternoon” (Video)
“Captivating for the first second, True Loves know how to create a building up of groove layering, where the strong performances re-in forces as you step deeper. The lush harmonies and vibes here are hard to describe in words but overall sounds like a big party that you don’t want to be out of it. So press play and get lost on sound witchcraft of passionate professional musicians. ”
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“Seattle’s instrumental soul heavyweights, True Loves, will release a music video for the title track off of their sophomore album ‘Sunday Afternoon’ on Wednesday, May 19th. Produced by Wild Gravity and filmed at Seattle’s Rainier Valley Cultural Arts Center, the video for “Sunday Afternoon” depicts the band plotting to retrieve their master tapes stolen by greedy, corporate music executives.
The video offers a candid look at the corkboard where the band has devised their heist while capturing each member of the band’s A-team-esque roles in ‘The Crew,’ listing everyone’s essential role in the plot while donned in slick black suits. The band successfully breaks into the compound to get their masters and redistributes the earnings to local venues and independent artists. As crafty as their swaggering instrumental tune with bold fanfare horn lines and a hard-driving rhythm section, True Loves prevail and toast to sticking it to the man.
“We wanted to recognize what a difficult time this has been for musicians, venues, and their staffs while corporate greed continues and how artists are taken advantage of by those at the top who continue to prosper while others suffer—a modern Robinhood tale told through a heist video,” says bassist, Bryant Moore.
Watch the video here. https://youtu.be/NuIh6vcei_0
The “Sunday Afternoon” video comes out ahead of the group’s sophomore record out via Color Red (music discovery platform and record label founded by Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds) on May 28th. The powerhouse, all-star project features Jason Cressey (Odesza/Monophonics) on trombone, Greg Kramer (Macklemore) on trombone, Gordon Brown on tenor sax, Skerik (Mike Clark/Fred Wesley/Charlie Hunter/Garage a Trois) on baritone sax, Jimmy James (Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio), Bryant Moore on bass, David McGraw (Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on drums, and Iván Galvaz on percussion.
The group transpired in 2014 out of a Sunday jam session between James, Moore, and McGraw and has ricocheted into an act that has garnered millions of YouTube views and countless tracks with six-digit play counts on digital streaming platforms. Sunday Afternoon comes hot off the heels of their 2017 debut instrumental release Famous Last Words and finds the band beaming with the most synergetic energy of their careers.
“It’s a collaborative effort with all of us. What’s great about people having input is that then the band sounds more natural, more cohesive. The band sounds more together in that way and that’s the way it should be. Because if the band sounds comfortable and it sits on the groove, then it comes to life,” said guitarist Jimmy James in an interview with American Songwriter (December 2020) that premiered the audio for “Sunday Afternoon.”
Pre-order and pre-save ‘Sunday Afternoon’ ahead of its May 28th release here:
Digital | Vinyl Pre-Order | CD
https://colorred.fanlink.to/trueloves-sundayafternoon
https://color-red.com/collections/vinyl-records/products/sunday-afternoon-lp
https://color-red.com/collections/compact-discs/products/sunday-afternoon-cd
https://www.instagram.com/truelovesband
https://www.instagram.com/colorredmusic
Alega, Flackax – Brave (Official music video) (Video)
“There’s just something about this song that gets to you. It has that feel, finesse and polish associated with global musical icons like U2, Duran Duran and others of that calibre and era. The sound & subject is current too, with exceptional modern day production techniques and brilliantly performed. It should be a massive hit ”
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
It all started in January 2020 when Alega replied to a post that producer FlackAX shared on Facebook, looking for someone to collaborate with. The project was never planned. It developed naturally, without any pressure. “We still are going to produce and write for other artists. Right now we enjoy working together and helping each other develop as songwriters and producers”, says Alega. The collaboration has been very productive as they both have around 20 songs ready to be released.
In July 2020 Alega and FlackAX released their first collaborative single “Divina Requiem” which featured Signe Bødtker, a classically trained singer.
The next song in line was “You can leave my head now”, featuring the Swedish singer/songwriter Malin Simon. The song is in the genre of electro synth-pop dance, and was released in December 2020.
ABOUT THE SONG
BRAVE is about looking in the mirror and not seeing yourself, for who you really are. It’s about taking risks in life and believing in the power you have as a human being. It’s about taking a road trip with no destination. Discover something new about yourself and the world that surrounds us. Rising every time We fall.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
https://www.facebook.com/Alegaofficial/
https://www.instagram.com/alegaofficial/
http://www.facebook.com/flackax/
http://www.instagram.com/flackaxofficial/
Rodeo FM – worthless gain (Video)
“Catchy, melodic, with rich vocals, very nicely blended guitars, a groovy rhythm and bopping bassline, ‘Worthless Gain’ is a feast of Country style ear candy you can enjoy in the car, on the radio, or line dancing in the local bar with your pals. A must have for you ‘Rodeo FM’ party loving guys and gals.”
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„Worthless Gain”, first single of soon to be released EP “All the things you asked for” by Berlin based Indie and Alt-Country band Rodeo FM is out now. A slow building, ear catching, guitar and pedal steel soaked trip through Laurel Canyon on an overloaded public bus. Not stopping. Dodging the fare.
https://www.instagram.com/rodeofm_berlin
https://rodeofmberlin.bandcamp.com/
Vocab Slick – Atonement (Video)
“Perhaps there is nothing that gives a sense of freedom, like the qualitative rhythms of hip-hop music. -Atonement- levitation is a real, pure euphoria. The very moment in everyone’s life, and for which the cost is worth living.”
“Пожалуй, ничто так не вселяет чувство свободы, как качественные ритмы хип-хоп музыки. -Atonement- это настоящая левитация, чистая эйфория. Те самые мгновения в жизни каждого человека, ради которых стоило и стоит жить. ”
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Vocab Slick brings his blue-collar, working-man’s anthem to life in the cinematic new video for “Atonement,” which is also the latest single off his much anticipated next project, Language.
https://www.facebook.com/vocabslickofficial
With director Evan Croker behind the lens, the Bay Area emcee shows off his acting chops in these visuals that center on the story within the verses. It tells the story of a hard-working artist who only gets the opportunity to hone his craft and share his art with the world after a long day of work.
https://www.instagram.com/VocabSlick
In both audio and visual form, “Atonement” serves an incredibly relatable and touching narrative, and it’s one that’s never been more pertinent than today. It also doesn’t hurt that Croker’s vision is such a perfect match for Vocab’s rhymes, which just seem to float over the melodic Chef Boyz production.
https://twitter.com/VocabSlick
Check out the visuals and head over to your preferred digital retailer or streaming platform to support. Vocab’s new album, Language, is due out soon through his own DR Music imprint.
https://smarturl.it/AtonementSingle
Dede K – New Level (Video)
“Song -New Level- delivers to the listener a clear and accessible content with unsurpassed sound and understandable textures. It tracks the value which served discreetly and naturally. High-quality sound and with positive mood.”
“Песня -New Level- способна предложить слушателю понятный и доступный контент с непревзойдённым звучанием и понятными текстами. Ценность трека подаётся ненавязчиво и непринуждённо. Качественный и позитивный саунд.”
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https://dedek.bandcamp.com
https://m.facebook.com/dekingvibez
https://www.instagram.com/dekingvibez
Twiceyoung – A Place For Us (Spotify)
“We call "home" the place where we usually live, but is this our real home? Sometimes the mind travels away and we dream of a different world. "A Place For Us" is the song that describes this fact. Light electronic waves of sound and elusive singing voices, which guide our senses to somewhere else.”
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Artist shared few words behind his inspiration for this song:
"This was the first song completed for my debut full-length album. Heard these words on a walk in the middle of the night last Spring while doing some soul searching. I was uncertain where to go and what was home. This song is about finding where you belong -- finding home with the one you love." - Twiceyoung
http://www.twiceyoung.com/onesheet
Melsen – Alone (Spotify)
“The uplifting vibe that we loved from the first seconds. Simple but catchy House mix with attractive singing and well organized sound patterns. Feel the beat in your veins and get ready to dance in the rhythm of "Melsen".”
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‘Alone’ utilizes Melsen’s continued winning formula pitching between a feelgood pop song and an uplifting house tune. Hung up on a hook catchy in its simplicity and Bieber-like delivery, acoustic guitars picture the producer as the shy, sensitive type who just happens to know something about moving a dancefloor, the 4/4 beats plucking up the courage to bring the track out into the open. In tune with the sound of racing hearts, ‘Alone’ gets up close and personal, and ends up getting crowds jumping.
https://www.instagram.com/melsenmusic/
Miguel Pregueiro – Loco (Spotify)
“When all the instruments are in right places, you have an ideally mix balance. The guitars sound, the percussion rustling on the ear, the rhythm-section's crazy vocals which excites the imagination. -Miguel Pregueiro- knows how to control fantastic the sound.”
“Когда все инструменты на своих местах, сохранён идеальный баланс общего микса, гитары звучат, перкуссия шелестит на ушко, ритм-секция сводит с ума, а вокал будоражит фантазию. -Miguel Pregueiro- удалось провести огромную работу над звуком, за что ему низкий поклон!”
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"Loco" is one of the two new singles that were released Friday, 30 April. These sexy-new afro-inspired Latin beats are the latest in Miguel’s releases with overseas producers Roc-Legion and Ramoon Musica. “When I first started in the industry, I had no idea what kind of music I wanted to make and I tried to change according to what I thought people wanted to hear," Miguel explains, 'But now I feel like I have really started to find my sound and I am happy with the direction I am going in with it,”.
https://www.instagram.com/miguelpregueiro
http://www.miguelpregueiromusic.com/
Rod Black – Laketown (Spotify)
“A magical, melodic and diverse song, with such a nostalgic mood, and with care are used many motifs of rock music. Single -Laketown- ideally balances between excellent melody and uncompromising effort of charismatic male vocals.”
“Мягкая, мелодичная и разнообразная песня, в которой с такой ностальгической ноткой и с любовью использованы яркие мотивы рок музыки. Сингл -Laketown- идеальный баланс между отличной мелодией и бескомпромиссным напором харизматичного мужского вокала.”
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Bristol Records is thrilled to announce the digital release of “Laketown” – the new single from Canadian country artist Rod Black – distributed by SONY/The Orchard via Copperline. Now available on all digital platforms, “Laketown” will be released to Canadian country radio on June 7th.
https://www.instagram.com/rodblackmusic
A country ode to beautiful summer weather, good company, and great music by the lake, “Laketown” was written by Rod Black and CCMA Award-winner Jeff Johnson, who also produced.
https://facebook.com/RodBlackMusic
Black says, “Jeff and I developed this one at the studio one winter, when we found ourselves thinking about summertime. We wanted to capture a perfect summer setting and the moments and feelings that go along with it. For those who hear it, I hope that ‘Laketown’ brings back great memories, with the promise that with every new summer, there are new memories ahead.”
https://twitter.com/rodblackmusic
“Laketown” marks the latest musical milestone for Black in a distinguished journey that has taken him around North America and across genres. Born in Langley, BC, Black grew up in Regina and Saskatoon, and broke through with Jet Black Stare’s 2009 Top 30 US Billboard Rock hit, “Ready to Roll”. The allure of his roots pulled him into country, where he scored – among other highlights – a Canadian Billboard Top 20 hit with 2014’s “Keepin’ On” and the #1 CBC Country/Sirius XM charting single “Good Times” in 2019, with years of Nashville living in between.
Now back in Langley and signed to Bristol Records in partnership with Nashville’s Copperline, Black has found his musical heart in the country genre. Besides embodying the spirit of lakeside adventures, “Laketown” is also a reflection of Black’s own carefree personality and adventurous soul. As his second single of 2021 for the artist, it will also be part of a new EP that will drop later this year.
In conjunction with the release of “Laketown”, Black has recently launched a weekly video series, “Side of the Road” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6-e3IFegFw , where he shares his own life experiences and offers candid insights into topics like family, success, health, and self-empowerment.
“Laketown” is available now on all digital platforms. It will be released to Canadian country radio on June 7th.
https://rodblackcountry.rocks/
Silent Nancy – Inside Voices (Spotify)
“-Inside Voices- draws in the imagination of great stylistic visual images, helping to focus on the music, which can deliver the drive and energy directly into your fiery heart.”
“-Inside Voices- рисует в воображение прекрасные визуальные стилистические образы, помогая концентрироваться на музыке, которая может доставить драйв и энергию прямо в ваши раскалённые сердца.”
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Sit down, be quiet! Above all, the school system ensures that the citizens of society are educated to a homogeneous mass. There are benefits to the system but does a monologue from a textbook develop thinking individuals in the classroom? Anyone who questions prevailing norms risks being classified as messy and deviant. Silent Nancy will never keep quiet, the second single from this duo offers cool reggae, Katie Burke's fantastic voice, some soul, hip hop and a lot of joy!
https://www.instagram.com/silentwww.instagram.com/silent_nancy_nancy