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An asian influenced track about artist memories being on tour and playing gigs in taiwan.
The lead instrument is called pipa (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipa) and is played from his dear friend li kai-chen from tainan in the very south of taiwan.

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flamingo zamperoni was created as an Alter-Ego of Bensnburner, Producer/Bass-Player & CEO of recently founded label "bensnburner records".

under the Pen-Name flamingo zamperoni he now can finally satisfy his passion for juicy basslines and dusty beats. As a Bass Player, the focus of his work lies on the low frequencies and the little stories between the notes. Listen close and experience carefully chosen samples, laid back drums, blurry keys and deep, organic basslines .

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Energising our ears with the feel-good anthem ‘Flex’, Nigerian music sensation Kizz Daniel lures us in as he serenades us with his smooth vocals and majestic melodies. The brainchild of both Kizz Daniel and DJ Coublon ‘Flex’ instantaneously lights up the mood as they command a conglomeration of sounds, effortlessly knitting together guitar riffs with bold brass instrumentation to create an uplifting sound.

Confirming the stance he took on his sophomore album – ‘No Bad Songz’, Kizz Daniel does not disappoint with ‘Flex’. An anthem for all who would rather have a good time than hold grudges or get into fistfights, Kizz Daniel asks “se kayawo fun won” which translates in pidgin to “make we spend them money”, which is the anthem of every fun-loving Nigerian and ardent party-goer. Raise one hand in the air, another on your chest or holding your drink and scream, “I just wan flex!”

With Kizz Daniel outdoing himself once again with this afrobeat delight, DJ Coublon rises to the occasion with the accompanying monstrous instrumentation which is further complimented with the brass, saxophone and trumpets. The thumping number is further strengthened by the host paying homage to Afrobeats icon and legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with the line “Fela lo ni shrine”, a reference to the nightclub which Fela himself used to perform and had now become a Mecca of sorts and host performances of the biggest acts in town.

A pioneer of the modern-day landscape in the Afro-Pop hemisphere Kizz Daniel is an award-winning recording artist, performer and entertainer. The Nigerian native has accumulated millions of streams and video views and is known worldwide for his chart-topping singles such as ‘Mama’, ‘Woju’, ‘Yeba’ and ‘One Ticket’. A label boss to his own record company ‘Fly Boy Inc’ he has released two albums via his label, which includes his recently released project ‘King Of Love’. Aside from his solo musical ventures he has also collaborated with his musical contemporaries such as Davido, Wretch 32, Diplo, Tiwa Savage and Sarkodie.

A key figure in the Afrobeat scene and sailing the flag worldwide, Kizz Daniel merges the old and new school Afrobeat sound in ‘Flex’.

Stay up to date with KIZZ DANIEL by following his socials for news about upcoming releases & more.

Irish composer Brian Crosby makes his debut solo release with a stunning collection of 9 delicate instrumental pieces recorded on a prepared upright piano in his remote treehouse studio at the foot of the Wicklow mountains in Ireland.

“I wanted to write piano music that has a certain restraint and stillness to it. Pieces that lag behind the regular tempo of our routines, and melodies that resist following huge emotive curves. It comes from a place uninterrupted, an escape from the noise and stimuli of daily life”.

Brian’s minimal approach to piano playing and his attention to detail in capturing every sonic detail of the instrument results is a spacious collection of meditative, pared back recordings filled with hypnotic, recurring phrases and textural soundscapes recorded on a beautifully restored August Förster piano from the 1920’s which he brought back to Ireland after his time spent living and recording in Berlin.

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Toronto-based artist ROCHESTER has releeased “Perseverance” off his 2020 album Dreams Don’t Have Deadlines. The music video is a photo album flipping through the highs and lows of the rapper’s life as he gets personal and reflects. It opens with a young ROCHESTER, happy and smiling as he’s being interviewed, followed by footage throughout his career including a flick with Grammy Award-Winning producer Scott Storch. As it continues, ROCHESTER raps “I wish my daughter could walk, she wasn’t stuck in a chair” paired with footage of his young daughter, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at just 6 months old. Throughout the video, there is a message within the song to keep going no matter your situation; persevere. He closes by encouraging the viewers to follow their dreams no matter what.

ROCHESTER has accomplished a lot as a young emcee, but he ensures he has a lot more in store.

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Tumbacasas is the result of 6 years of collaboration between Gabo and Raúl. Experimenting in audiovisual pieces and producing in Monocrom, San Jorge and Noble Savage, songs were emerging that only needed a name to be together.

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Tumbacasas es el resultado de 6 años de colaboración entre Gabo y Raúl. Experimentando en piezas audiovisuales y produciendo en Monocrom, San Jorge y Noble Savage, fueron surgiendo canciones que sólo necesitaban un nombre para estar juntas.

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‘All We’ll Ever Need’s lush keys and groovy bassline create a feel good beat, which the Californian producer deftly intersperses with scratches, chopped samples and pitched vocals - providing a unique crossover of lofi hiphop and electronica.

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GaryOAKland is a San Francisco Bay Area music producer, beat maker, and competitive Super Smash Bros. player. Starting in jazz piano, his style has evolved across genres into Lofi beats, Future Funk, and Soulful R&B featuring singer Lee Brave. Follow GaryOAKland on Spotify or on Instagram @gary_oakland

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Vancouver musician Nickolaj (pronounced Nickolai) is excited to announce the release of his new single ‘First Place’ out today on all digital platforms. The track is the lead single from Nickolaj’s debut EP Step Into The Light, which is set for release this summer.

Step Into The Light is produced by award-winning composer Adrian Emond and was recorded entirely by Nickolaj and Adrian in their respective home studios. Working remotely between Vancouver and Calgary, they were able to find ways to collaborate on the album virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The uplifting pop-driven first single, ‘First Place’, is a song about feeling victorious, successful and confident.

“I wanted to affirm that I believe in myself and my abilities,” says Nickolaj. “‘First Place’ is ultimately a song about greatness, and by sharing this song, I strive to inspire others to pursue their definition of greatness.”

Choosing freedom over fear is the driving force behind Nickolaj. After living in Denmark during his adolescence, Nickolaj moved to Vancouver where much of his formative years were spent listening to The Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alicia Keys, Prince, and Michael Jackson. He spent his early 20s performing in intimate lounges, historic venues and local festivals, gaining acclaim among his peers, and then two years at music school further nurtured the prospering songwriter. Nickolaj’s unrelenting devotion and energy now propel him into a blossoming solo career.

Nickolaj’s new single ‘First Place’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit nickolajmusic.com.

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Choosing freedom over fear is the driving force behind songwriter Nickolaj. Powerful, energetic music coupled with sublime vocals give life to captivating pop melodies and earnest lyrics. Nickolaj’s music conveys the message of optimism, resilience, and inner strength.

After living in Denmark during his adolescence, Nickolaj moved to Vancouver where much of his formative years were spent listening to The Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alicia Keys, Prince, and Michael Jackson. His early 20’s involved performing in intimate lounges, historic venues and local festivals, gaining acclaim among his peers. Two years at music school further nurtured the prospering songwriter. Nickolaj’s unrelenting devotion and energy now propel him into a blossoming solo career.

“Step into the Light”, Nickolaj’s debut EP, is produced by award winning composer Adrian Emond. The five song release, expected during the summer of 2021, showcases the prowess of a songwriter daring to blend genres. The unifying factor of the EP is the strength of Nickolaj’s vocal abilities. Listeners can expect to be awed by his seemingly endless range and power that amplifies his enduring message.

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You may know Stockholm’s Maria Gronlund from her weekly live stream ‘Meet Me At The Piano’ on Facebook. Or from her debut album ‘Songs of a Sad Sailor’, which was a Spotify Classical Pick. Or even from her short collection last Autumn called ‘Colors of my Mind: Pt. 1’, which was the first of three releases that will go to make up her next LP ‘Colors of my Mind’. Part 2 of the collection is nearly upon us with three pieces of neo-classical imagination due later this month.

The natural reaction when listening to Maria Gronlund is the finest kind of peace. That’s because in a world where everything is jumbled up and confusing, we need quiet spaces where we can just breath under no duress whatsoever. And that is what this new collection bequeaths upon the listener, the tender ebb and flow of Maria’s playing to iron out furrowed brows. Over three tracks we get to bath in a hushed symphony of piano music that is awash with vitality.

Opening track ‘Aureolin’ (March 9) is like a feather blowing in a warm breeze, a creative arpeggio it appears to take off in seemingly random directions before settling. Or was it just that we didn’t easily get with its momentum and suddenly the calm descends? Whatever occurs there is soothing company in store, which is likely to result in reflection rather than navel gazing and hope rather than self-pity. ‘Aureolin’ provokes us into a continuous feelings probe which can only be good for both the mind and soul. Its presence does become more pronounced as it goes on, to add to the sense of letting it all go to the sound of someone else’s tempo for a change. Hands up who’d like to be taken by the hand and driven to somewhere where it all makes sense, all of us – thought so!

‘Vermillion’ (March 19) is the follow-up track and it truly showcases Maria’s inspiration for her new album, writing and recording music while a painter drew what came to mind organically and in tandem – each inspiring the other, a brush stroke followed by a music note until both an aural and visual picture emerged. In this case there are flights of fancy, short bursts and arcs that colour the scene that will likely form in the listener’s mind. This is probably the liveliest track on the EP, a song with hope as its byword and so tenderly dispatched it can be absorbed with the minimum of effort. ‘Vermillion’ becomes one of those rare compositions that tends to linger in the air long after fadeout.

‘Spring Green’ is the closing number on ‘Colors of the Mind: Pt. 2’ and is due to be released on March 29, which coincides nicely with International Piano Day. And there is no denying that artist and instrument have combined elegantly here, as the spiralling keys consistently reach for ways to keep our attention privy to their pretty patterns. Maria makes it all so effortless and like much of her music gives each piece an energy and a narrative. In this case the theme ties in well with the arrival of nature’s annual rebirth. Of course we can’t hear the hedgerows blooming but ‘Spring Green’ sure offers a soundtrack for watching the subtle changes occur over time.

Though ‘Colors of the Mind: Pt. 2’ is only three tracks long it offers plenty of variety, the absence of anything sombre is refreshing and just what we need to offer a glint of life in the still Covid suppressed world we live in. Maria Gronlund proves to be a composer who not only plays the tunes but also weaves a story that stokes the imagination, but an imagination that has us conjuring the good times rather that resigning to life in the turgid ones.

There will be a ‘Colors of the Mind: Pt. 3’ towards the summer, the jigsaw of pastoral delights finally complete and with it the opportunity to engage with positivity and light when opportunities for doing so have been few and far between so far in 2021. For now these three tracks can be our constant companion, an entity that asks for nothing more than to let it wash all over us and come out the other side feeling renewed.

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Capture what it feels like to have peace even when outer circumstances seem chaotic and uncertain.

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