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The Ballad of Sir Hudson Lowe – Roger D’Arcy – From the album Crooked Tales (Video)
“A simple but unusual blend of country & jug band blues complete with upright bass, strummed guitars & a male country style vocal by Roger D’Arcy that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte on the Island of St Helena in the South Atlantic. ”
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From the album ‘Crooked Tales’ by Roger D’Arcy. Released as a single on 5th May 2021 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte on the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic. He had been been exiled there following defeat at the battle of Waterloo in 1815.
https://www.instagram.com/darcy.roger/
Backing vocals for “The Ballad of Sir Hudson Lowe” performed by Emma Kouros and recorded at her own Twenty8 Studio, in Athens, Greece. Twenty8 Studio designed by Roger D’ Arcy, who also marked the studios of Rainmaker, Terrarium in Minneapolis, Black Rock Studios in Santorini etc.
MUDIE Interview on Nagamag
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
MUDIE:
Grew up listening to glam rock and punk, but also really into hip hop and electronic music. Trying to write the best possible song, with the coolest melody, without copying anyone, while using orginal sound signature and still feel punk. Hard shit.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
MUDIE:
Been playing in bands and writing music since 1999. Played more than 2000, released almost 40 albums, been around the world alot and still enjoy it.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
MUDIE:
I think Bon Jovi were the first people that i've seen and think '' damn, they're so cool, I wanna do this! ". I used to sing Bon Jovi songs in the mirror all the time and trying to look cool with sleeveless shirt, fake tattoos and sunglasses at a VERY young age, like 5 or 6. Feels pretty good to actually to this for a living, in a VERY smallest scale.
Nagamag:
What d'you do beside music for a living.
MUDIE:
I do art in general. I draw, I paint, I design stuff for other people. Write songs for other people, produce albums and beats. Write poems and articles. I like to create things. It's very cool for me to have numerous projects and go through them as time passes and realize I just did a bunch of shit that people can either love, hate or don't care about. I also organize a big punk festival in Montreal called Pouzza Fest. It's gonna be the 10th edition when we can do festivals again.
Nagamag:
What would have been your dream job besides making art ?
MUDIE:
Professional athlete. I was a pretty good hockey player and kind of got a shot at it, but looking back, i would have loved to be a baseball player. I like the slow pace of baseball. The camaraderie. The fact that you play outside, the beautiful stadiums and uniforms. Definately would have loved every second of it.
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
MUDIE:
Omnikrom "Meilleur Gars"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
MUDIE:
Lost Love "Hell"
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The Secret Things – Selfie (Spotify)
“The vocals are truly incredible, beautifully rich & melodic, slutty, sleazy & oh so easy to fall in love with. A commentary on how difficult it is to say the right thing on social media in these difficult times & the lengths people will go to for an extreme selfie photo. ‘The Secret Things’ are a trio that sounds so much bigger & ‘Selfie’ is an impressive song by a great band. ”
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Originally developed as a simple commentary about the lengths people will go to take "extreme selfie photos," the song evolved into a discussion about how difficult it can be to say the "right" things on social media - during incredible times politically and during a global pandemic - in turn, actually saying nothing and in the case of this story, putting up a selfie instead.
https://twitter.com/SecThingsMusic
The Secret Things was formed out of friendship, a common love for playing loud, trashy rock’n roll music, and a pure meeting-of-the-minds wavelength the band has been thriving on since their inception in early 2016.
Influenced by artists like PJ Harvey and Nirvana, their songs and sound came together organically during those early jam sessions. Their debut EP, Shock Diary, was released on October 27th, 2016 via olivoiL records. The single & video “Down By The Water” released last September, accrued 119 thousand views on FaceBook & 35 thousand streams on Spotify respectively. (View it HERE). The band held a video party and benefit for the Trans Community in Los Angeles at The Hotel Cafe. Shepard Fairey donated two prints to the cause for auction, and the near-sold-out benefit distributed donation monies to their chosen non-profits, It Gets Better Project, TeenLine, The Van Ness Recovery House and TransLatina Coalition. After this hugely successful event, the band flew to Toronto to film a segment with Canadian favorite son and radio personality, George Stroumbouopoulos. The Secret Things segment for “The Strombo Show” was aired earlier this year, nationwide in Canada.
On July 6th, the trio will release their newest single “Bully” via iTunes and Spotify. Taking a turn toward material with strong political content and commentary, this track has an anti-Trump message. “Si Se Puede” the ironic hook and backbone of the Bully chorus has a timely irony that points its finger toward the unfair treatment of Mexican immigrants, the un-safe passage into the US, and newly established practices that separate children from their parents.
A satirical lyric video, directed by Sue Ann Pien, will be released soon!
The trio’s hypnotic vocals are courtesy of Cynthia Catania, a veteran singer-songwriter who has played to crowds of 100,000 with her former project Saucy Monky. She has shared festival stages with Wilco, Metric, PJ Harvey, Pink, and other contemporaries. An invitation to play with the TST rhythm section came the same week Cynthia’s partner in Saucy Monky left the United States to move abroad.
It was during the Saucy Monky era that Steve Giles, joined Cynthia as SM’s bassist, coming out of a record deal and radio hit with ‘The Lemming Song’ by 3 Penny Needle. The common denominator, Steve, also shared success with Dream Life Misery drummer Dan Nelles, who signed with powerhouse Morey Management Group (Janet Jackson, Miley Cyrus, etc.). Both Steve and Dan went on to tour New Zealand, opening for The Bangles with Canadian artist Amy Hef.
The mastermind behind TST is drummer Dan Nelles. His secret vision to rally Cynthia and Steve into a band (since 2011) finally came true in late 2016, and the three bandmates have been enjoying a spark of universal flow ever since. Their first gig in Temecula, CA, took place on a festival stage with Jimmy Eat World & Neon Trees, after winning an iHeart radio contest for the coveted slot!
https://www.instagram.com/the_secretthings/
CAT CLUB – Moves Like That (Spotify)
“Very energetic track with catchy lyrics and some distinct synth effects to add a spicy taste to the whole result. The mix combines powerful elements of different styles such as Dub and EDM with the final aim to make us move like that! "Cat Club" knows very well how to entertain their audience.”
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Bright. Energetic. Inescapable. Electronic dance music (EDM) DJ/production duo, Cat Club, creates music to make a body groove, and their latest single does just that. Cat Club’s “Moves Like That” (Cat Club Records) is out now.
With a bold, distorted synth intro, “Moves Like That” roars in and never lets up. Its 4/4-beat thunders into three huge radio-ready drops, each filled with bold rap swagger and buttery-smooth vocal hooks: “Tell me how your body gonna move like that / How a girl like you’s got moves like that.” The lyrics are catchy throughout, fusing rap, house, pop and electro all into one tight dancefloor anthem. This song is as alive in a nightclub as it is in a thumping gym. “Moves Like That” was mixed and mastered by GRAMMY®-nominated mix/mastering engineer, Luca Pretolesi (Steve Aoki, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer) at the famed Las Vegas studios of Studio DMI.
http://catclubmusic.com/links.html
About Cat Club
The electronic music duo known as Cat Club consists of the sleekly helmeted artists known simply as “J” and “M,” based in San Francisco, California and New Orleans, Louisiana, respectively. As multi-instrumentalists and producers, Cat Club’s style is marked by dark beats, lush synthesizers and pop vocals. Progressive-house, bass, dub, hip-hop, ‘90’s techno, pop, and rock influence this genre-bending pair. Cat Club captivates live audiences by rocking-out on DJ turntables, samplers, drum pads and synthesizers, all while wearing their signature helmets. Pre-pandemic, the pair frequented clubs in the Bay Area like HUE in San Francisco, CA, and Elbo Room Jack London in Oakland, CA, drawing dance and indie-electronic music crowds. M, an art school graduate from Sacramento, CA, and designer at Apple by day, met his counterpart, J, at a San Francisco party in the mid 2010’s. J, a film school graduate from Cleveland, Ohio, was a producer, shooting commercials with the likes of Lil Wayne and LeBron James. Connecting over a shared love of music, they began hitting San Francisco nightclubs together and trading song sketches, each improving the other’s creations. M’s eye for design paired with J’s production prowess informed the band’s futuristic aesthetic. And thus, Cat Club was born. They designed their futuristic helmets to keep the audience focused on what matters most: the music. The duo weaves elements of their childhood favorites of Top40 pop, rock, and hip-hop into their songs. More importantly, the influences of Justice, Deadmau5, Booka Shade, Major Lazer and other electronic giants permeate their sound. From French house to German minimal, once they experienced the dark side of electronic music, they never looked back. Newer inspiration comes from array of artists like Meduza, Black Tiger Sex Machine, KLOUD and SACRE. Cat Club loves to experiment by mashing-up opposing styles, having fun and bringing a sense of humor to their music and performances. Each new release is a mystery, but one thing is certain: it’s always unmistakably dark, sexy and driving with a pop vocal finish.
https://www.facebook.com/catclubmusic
https://www.instagram.com/catclubmusic/
https://twitter.com/catclubmusic
Gobi Desert Collective – Assez (Spotify)
“Interesting House vibe with some influences from the far East. Starting smoothly and gradually building up, "Assez" can capture even the most demanding listener. We really loved this work and recommend it for everyone.”
-Nagamag.com
An ethnic journey across the world of electronic music.
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https://www.facebook.com/gobidesertcollective/
https://www.instagram.com/gobidesertcollective/
Bobby Cressey – Climbing the Tower (Spotify)
“Wow! This track smacks you into full consciousness from the first note. Full of funky, jazzy goodness, with virtuoso musicians in abundance. Searing horns, Hammond organ licks, etc. It has too many moments of brilliance to list them all. A nod to the great horn band ‘Tower Of Power’ ‘Climbing the Tower’ is a must have track for lovers of this genre.”
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Climbing the Tower' is a funky ode to the great horn band 'Tower of Power'. It has blistering trumpet and organ solos over a uniquely TOP style rhythm section, along with a massive and cooking horn section.
https://www.facebook.com/bobbycresseymusic
As one of the most versatile keyboardists on the West Coast, Bobby Cressey has worked for years producing and playing on records for other artists. With placement credits ranging from Thor: The Dark World to Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory to NBC/Universal’s ‘Little’ and Sony's MLB The Show for Playstation, his music can be heard everywhere. As a performer he has played with an extremely diverse swath of artists including , , , 's Soul Syndicate, Jon Elefante from , Bobby Kimball from and the Big Band. Equally at home behind the piano, synthesizers, or the Hammond organ he also holds down one of the most unique gigs in the world as the Stadium Organist for the San Diego Padres.
https://www.instagram.com/bobbycressey/
In 2017 he rounded up his favorite West Coast musicians to record a funky album of horn heavy Hammond organ funk and jazz grooves called '’. This album features 8 instrumental compositions in 8 of his favorite styles. Fans of , , and will love and relate to this sound.
https://twitter.com/bobbycressey
LearningToDive – I’ll Smile (feat. Bravo Bonez) (Video)
“Instantly magnetic, is it Bowie? Is it Audience? No it’s ‘LearningToDive’ a project of New Zealand producer Bravo Bonez. Well, you can rip those L plates up for sure Bravo. ‘I’ll Smile’ is a performance of the highest magnitude. The story of a secret relationship coming to an end, delivered with consummate style & effortless virtuosity. Pure class. ”
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The single ‘I’ll Smile’ is one of the 11 tracks from LearningToDive’s recent debut album titled ‘Norwegian Pop’, which was released on the 2nd of April 2021. The single ‘I’ll Smile is heavily driven by sophisti-pop, melancholic, downtempo tones, and has been described as a cross between Blue Nile and Pink Floyd. With elements of soul, jazz and downtempo-pop, LTD mixes minor sounds from the synth/keys with sadly tired lyricism to express a story one is usually afraid to unleash.
The narrative of the track is based upon two (fictional) persons who have been in a secret relationship for a long time, but it has turned stale. The male protagonist has been fooling around and getting into trouble. His secret partner had been staying clear of him and his dalliances, and has now decided to leave him for good. He knows he deserves it. As she walks away after dumping him, he smiles, knowing it is the right thing for her, soon to also realises, it is the right thing for himself too. But he is still devastated.
http://www.instagram.com/learningtodive
LearningToDive is a project from New Zealand-based producer and musician, Bravo Bonez. Delivering mainly 80s-style pop with some post-punk and sophisti-pop influences. A mixture of societal, political and personal themes. Facebook and Instagram @learningtodive.and @bravobonez
Graham Coe – Here I Am (Spotify)
“An emotional, melodic spiritual folk tune with a finger-picked acoustic guitar accompaniment, a soft, hopeful main male vocal with soothing, soulful harmony vocals, & a mandolin type lead instrument. The song has a distinctive Irish ballad feel to it & will appeal to lovers of mellow music with meaningful lyrics.”
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"Here I Am" is soul searching and spiritual and can be described as a choral folk ballad with soft vocal harmonies and a soothing acoustic accompaniment. Think Nick Cave meets John Martyn with some mellow Simon and Garfunkel thrown in for good measure.The song is emotive, thought-provoking and meaningful and has echoes of a childhood influenced by church music and singing in the picturesque landscape of West Wicklow.
https://grahamcoe.bandcamp.com/
It was recorded and produced by Sean Corcoran of Bikini Island studios, Dublin. Graham has been avidly writing and recording and is looking forward to releasing more original music.
https://www.instagram.com/grahamcoesongwriter
Erik Frank – Let Go Of You (Spotify)
“With a nickname like ‘Melody Genius’ Erik Frank has a lot to live up to with his new track ‘Let Go Of You’ & he does not disappoint. A blend of R&B Pop & Hip Hop, the deep, rich, melodic vocals are in a word superb. The orchestral arrangement is world class, the staccato violins at times reminiscent of ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and the lyrics are as you would expect poetic. A top notch production from a top notch artist. ”
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https://www.instagram.com/erikfrankmusic/
From a small village to the top radio charts, ERIK FRANK has amassed over 100% million streams and is a uniquely talented singer/songwriter.
Nicknamed Melody Genius by Grammy Nominated producer Jayson DeZuzio (Imagine Dragons), and anyone Erik works with, the 22-year-old had humble beginnings.
Born in village of just 200 people, the idea of becoming a star was the very definition of a long shot. Getting out wasn’t easy. Moving from Spain to France, the U.K. and finally landing the U.S., Erik’s formative years and global experience began to permeate his music. His blend of R&B, Pop and Hip Hop is as unique as the countries he’s lived in.
Chrystal Für – Memory Of A Fading Home (Spotify)
“It was a dark, rainy night. The moon, like a cold light source, illuminates the noisy streets of the city. Empty road ringing silence and black-and-white picture of the field from the broken asphalt. The melodic composition -Memory Of A Fading Home- is full of stuffy and atmospheric colours for a particular mood.”
“Была тёмная, дождливая ночь. Луна, словно холодный источник света, освещает шумные улицы города. Пустые дороги звенящей тишины и чёрно-белая картина полей из разбитого асфальта. -Memory Of A Fading Home- это мелодичная композиция в душных и атмосферных тонах для особого настроения.”
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Chrystal Für’s upcoming album Elusion (out 5/28) is an elegy to the cycle of loss, acceptance, and the promise of restored life. Christopher Vibberts' reflective piano interweaves with droning waves of sound and intermittent shards of static that is equal parts nostalgia and hope.
The music operates in a mind-frame occupied by like-minded artists Colin Stetson, Christopher Willits, and Tangerine Dream, with slow-moving pulses, orchestral flourishes, and ambient ebbs and flows, including an unforgettable 11-minute collaboration with Belgium's Echo Collective.
To kick off May, Vibberts has released the new single “Memory of a Fading Home” -- a reflective, almost Max Richter-esque piece led by piano and subtle orchestral support. He’s finalizing a video that was shot in Guanajuato, Mexico too, where he was living when he first began recording as Chrystal Für.
https://chrystalfur.com
https://www.instagram.com/chrystalfur/
https://www.facebook.com/chrystalfur/
https://twitter.com/chrystalfur1
https://chrystalfur.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/chrystalfur
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfrRH2SK0IL6-pPfPoS0kQ
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4r2W7eFNqskbNdOzTYfEBq