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This song has been recorded in New Caledonia, south pacific island where Marcus Gad grew up.

It was released in 2016 but its message is out of time scale.

"Purify your body head to toe / Your thoughts ina your mind and slowly make Jah rhythm flow / Nature is the keeper of your body and your soul..."

"Brothers, sisters, watch out what you put in your body / If you are what you eat then think about what you must be / If you still feed yourself upon their industry?..."

https://www.instagram.com/marcusgadofficial/

Japanese artist Yunosuke Senoo, aka Lycoriscoris, returns to Anjunadeep with the announcement of his upcoming album ‘Chiyu’, out March 26.

In recent years, Senoo has built a cult following as part of a new wave of Japanese producers. His signature blend of organic melodies with intricate sound design has won him support from the likes of DJ Koze, Michael Mayer, &ME, and BBC Radio 1’s Phil Taggart. A multi-instrumentalist, Senoo has played live alongside the likes of The Field and Moritz Von Oswald at Tokyo’s legendary Dommune.

Composed throughout 2020, ‘Chiyu’ documents Senoo’s journey of reflection and recovery.

“Memories and retrospection are the fundamental concepts that inspire my music. For instance, my own artist name plays on the name of the Lycoris flower. In Japan, it’s often found near cemeteries, which is of course a dark connotation – however, one day when searching in the Language of Flowers (Floriography) I discovered that the word Lycoris also means “I’m looking forward to seeing you again. I realized how this dark flower also hides a beautiful and positive message. I think my music, and my new album ‘Chiyu’, has the same kind of dualism as the Lycoris flower.”

With influences ranging from Boards of Canada and Christian Löffler, Senoo showcases his delicate production style over the 9 tracks of ‘Chiyu’. From the intertwining melodies in ‘Shizumu’ to the polyrhythmic textures of ‘Utsurou’, Seeno combines dreamy soundscapes with modern electronica. A skilled photographer, Senoo also provides the imagery for the album artwork shot in his native, Japan.

Senoo’s new album follows the release of his acclaimed LP ‘Flight’, released on Anjunadeep in 2018. Positioning in the top 5 Electronic albums on iTunes, ‘Flight’ gained support on tastemaker stations including BBC Radio 1, KEXP, and NTS Radio as well as international press support.

‘Chiyu’ is available on March 26 from Anjunadeep.

https://www.instagram.com/lycoriscoris/

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AONIAN brings his new single 'Ascent', fusing melodic, trippy electronica with Mediterranean soundscapes.

The first glimpse to Aonian's world as the first single of his upcoming debut album, it showcases a blend of contemporary electronic synths and swirling melodies, colliding with dreamy traditional and ethnic soundscapes.

With references to traditional and folk elements from his home country, the Greek born and London based producer successfully pays homage to our past and present whilst remaining loyal to an ever-changing cultural identity.

Having already established a trusted reputation in composition across media and brands (including Louis Vuitton and Glossier), AONIAN emerges from five-years of conceptual and instrumental experimentation, delivering a refreshing sound, listeners need.

His recent remix for the Glastonbury brothers - Speakman Sound - has been supported and played by DJ John Digweed in a Bunker Sessions set and his upcoming debut album has attracted interest from the likes of London start-up Remixology HQ and the recently awarded music blog Give it a Spin.

http://aonian.bandcamp.com/

The iconic, music-awarded and beautiful artist, Antonia is back with her newest hottest latino track! Last year has been an amazing one for Antonia as she released numerous hits, such as "Rebound" (2.3m+ views Youtube), "Lie I Tell Myself" (800k Spotify streams) and this year's popular single "Taifun" (1.7M+ views Youtube). "Dinero" is that catchy tune that takes you to the dancefloor and spices up the vibe. The mixture of styles between Antonia’s sexy voice and Yoss Bones’ urban side has already received amazing radio feedback & a promising campaign that keeps the fans hyped up for the newest release. Yoss Bones (over 1M monthly listeners on Spotify, ~500k subs Youtube & Instagram) is a singer originally from Salamanca, Guanajuato that focuses on Hip Hop, Rap and R&B as main genres. She started her music career at a very young age and has been very well received by the public, her music evolution and growth in the hip-hop scene being quickly noticed.

https://www.instagram.com/antonia/

Antonia is a fresh, cool artist with a great voice, amazing style and impressive live acts. She grew up in the U.S.A. where she took music classes. Antonia has been singing since she was 10 years old. Considered one of the most beautiful and talented females in Romania, Antonia is one of the greatest artists with an ascending career, songs on radio charts, concerts all over the country and abroad - Dubai, Turkey, Canada, Monaco.

Antonia has featurings with some of the greatest Romanian artists: Holograf, Vunk, Puya, Tom Boxer, Carla’s Dreams, also with Jay Sean, well-known international singer and INNA. She has received several awards at local events in Romania for best artist, best female artist, best song, best use of social media (Media Music Awards, Romanian Music Awards).

Antonia collaborated throughout her career with various producers: Marco and Seba (INNA, Akon, Alexandra Stan), Thomas Troelsen (Pitbull, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown, Akon), The Farmers (Carla's Dreams, INNA), Axident (Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Inna, Jason Derulo, Snoop Dogg), Wayne Hector (Pussycat Dolls, Enrique Iglesias, One Direction, Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Tiesto), Noonie Bao (Avicii and Carly Rae Jepsen).

She released over 15 singles and her top album is "This is Antonia". Antonia released this year ”Como ¡Ay!”, a Spanish track with a cool and fresh sound, written by Minelli and Spania 99 and ”Muți”, with a video shot in her house during the quarantine.

https://www.facebook.com/AntoniaOfficial

Today, March 2nd, emerging electronic producer DEFSET unveils ‘Deadlines’, the first cut taken from upcoming album ‘Proximity’, due for release on May 28th through EMK - the new electronic music platform launched by Kartel Music Group. Stream ‘Deadlines’ here.

“Deadlines’ is about the end of days,” explains DEFSET; “writing this in my bunker when the world felt like it was ending, I guess it took on a sombre, dark tone. I was listening to a lot of Trentemøller, Apparat and other artists who lean towards the darker, cinematic, electronic spectrum. It’s dark but not without hope.”

Although new to the electronic music scene, DEFSET demonstrates mastery in delivering a deeply accomplished sonic blend of immersive techno, dub-step and atmospheric electronic music.

DEFSET’s ‘Deadline’ single is out now stream it here, debut album set for release later in the year, digitally and as a high quality vinyl package.

https://www.instagram.com/defsetsound/

Vocalizer is an exciting new pop project that sees four Music Industry friends teaming up to create massive, engaging records. With emotional, hook-drenched songs that instantly resonate with audiences worldwide, the power of their writing and production is undeniable. Vocalizer is Paul Visser, Ria Jaggard, Peter Ruppert, and Hugh Goldsmith, one of the world’s most successful A&R executives, credited with over 20 number one records with artists as Take That, Blue, Atomic Kitten, and Billie Piper

https://www.instagram.com/vocalizermusic/

Reggae has a long history and deep, sacred roots as a music of resistance to the authoritarian establishment — it is protest music we can dance to freely while taking a united stand against political corruption, racism, and social injustice.

West Coast alternative rock and reggae band Cydeways has just delivered a potent reminder of that essential connection with the release of their new single “We Won’t Run” featuring legendary Hawaiian reggae-rock band Pepper. The timely and socially relevant single comes ahead of the band’s first full-length album with LAW Records, slated to be released later this year.

https://www.instagram.com/cydewaysmusic/

Calling attention to the unprecedented era of racial violence and social discontent we now find ourselves living in, the powerful track combines the visceral energy of Rage Against the Machine with the poetic and political potency of Bob Marley’s “Get Up, Stand Up”:

As we stand, there’s a gun up in their hand

telling us to back down while we’re screaming “fuck the man”

We can’t eat, can’t sleep,

‘We can’t breathe’

So why would I have to do what you believe?

Over a million screaming that they’re finally done

But we ain’t gonna run…

With superbly profound lyrics and grooves punctuated by spring reverb hits like ominous gunshots, Cydeways evokes images of the day Minneapolis police officers publicly murdered George Floyd in a blatant public display of institutionalized racism, while at once declaring a vehement collective manifesto that we will not submit to the hatred and governmental monopoly on violence that both infects and defines our current national zeitgeist.

“The chorus says it all!” asserts Cydeways founder and frontman Dustin Parks. “It’s a message to the negative forces that we won’t back down and become complacent with everything that’s going on in our society right now. Despite the mass unemployment, the racism, the fear, and all this crazy shit going on…we won’t become that. Cydeways has never really talked about anything like this before, so I think the song is also a sign of how we are growing as a band”.

Cydeways was originally started by Parks and Trevor Buckingham in Boston, MA as a self-described ‘basement project’. Eager for new opportunities, he ended up moving the project out to California, eventually landing in Santa Barbara, where he met and recruited Jeremy Baker on guitar, Casey Kernohan on drums. Parks co-produced the track with Buckingham & Dana Shoults, who both pulled double-duty as engineers.

In this fully rounded-out emanation, Cydeways began playing shows and recording extensively, earning themselves a reputation among their peers as a solid band. Eventually, Parks’s friend Joe D. from Iration introduced Parks to core Pepper member Yesod Williams, who was impressed enough to sign the band to his quickly growing reggae label LAW Records.

In 2020, Cydeways released their debut EP After Hours, featuring veteran reggae bands like Ballyhoo! and Grieves. Late last year, the band followed up by releasing a dub remix of their 2018 song “Shadows” (feat. Grieves), performed by E.N Young. Currently, Cydeways is working on wrapping up their long-anticipated full-length LP to be released later this year.

The new single “We Won’t Run” featuring Pepper is now available on all major streaming platforms!

https://www.cydewaysmusic.com/

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"Simple Pleasures" encompasses the feeling of being content and happy with the little and simple things in life.

"Simple Pleasures" is a soft, laid back beat with gentle and warm melodies. The beat has a unique structure of two sections, each with a distinctive and different melody that can be heard in the piano part. The beat is supported with smooth strings that carry the chord progression throughout and simple, light percussion and drum parts to help the beat flow. While the percussion and drums are simple, the simplicity helps the melodic parts of the piano to shine through.

At times, we all need to find pleasure in the simple things.

https://www.instagram.com/davie_a_b/

R3HAB teams up with Polish startup producers Fafaq and DNF for a very special, booty-shaking house track - "Ringtone," which debuts as the first release ever on Saudi label MDLBEAST Records. The trio of talented producers pulls out the stops for the new single, which features a trifecta of dirty basslines, rhythmic kick drums, and a catchy vocal hook to remind all electronic fans that sometimes, you just have to put your phone away and dance. In addition to being MDLBEAST Records' premier single release, "Ringtone" will be featured among the label's carefully curated album showcasing a star-studded roster of global talent, titled "Soundstorm Volume 1." The name is a nod to the MDLBEAST's game changing festival, Soundstorm, which held its first edition in 2019 with over 80 acts, such as David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, Afrojack, and R3HAB himself, which gathered over 400K attendees. With "Ringtone" R3HAB helps celebrate his own heritage and expose the talent in the region by partnering with MDLBEAST, burgeoning a new era of discovery for a region full of untapped potential.

"I've been working on this record for so long, and I'm so happy it's finally seeing daylight. 'Ringtone' has all the pieces to be an actual banger with its compelling melody, bassline, and modern tech influences, which combine to create an escape into a virtual reality. I'm honored that it is being used to announce the launch of MDLBEAST Records and their debut album, which has features from top tier artists lined up. I can't wait to play 'Ringtone' in front of big crowds, but until then, I hope it inspires you to forget your worries, get up, and dance." - R3HAB

"MDLBEAST is a fast-evolving and influential brand, so it makes perfect sense to launch a brand new label to complement ongoing festival and event activities. It marks another milestone on the journey that allows a further cultural exchange between local Middle Eastern artists, global superstars, and audiences around the world. We are especially proud that good friend and collaborator R3HAB will be the first artist to officially launch his single 'Ringtone' on MDLBEAST Records. This record is an electrifying cut that sets a fantastic tone for the label going forward." - Talal Albahiti, Deputy CEO & COO of MDLBEAST

Dutch/Moroccan DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the better part of the last decade. From his breakthrough hit remix of Afrojack, Pitbull and Ne-Yo's "Give Me Everything" to his dance anthems, such as "All Around The World (La La La)" and "Lullaby," which have collectively amassed over 600M streams, to his collaborations with the likes of ZAYN, Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, Timmy Trumpet and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most talented and forward-thinking artists in the game. He partnered with Spotify and GATTÜSO to create the first-ever official "mint" single release. In 2016 he founded his label CYB3RPVNK, which passed one billion streams on its catalog within the first two years since its inception. R3HAB himself continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with a variety of artists around the globe, experimenting with everything from hip-hop to pop through his collaborations. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, in 2021 R3HAB is continuing his journey among electronic music's elite.

More info on R3HAB / Fafaq / DNF / MDLBEAST:

R3HAB: https://www.instagram.com/r3hab/

Fafaq: https://www.instagram.com/fafaqmusic/

DNF: https://www.instagram.com/dnfmusic/

MDLBEAST: https://www.instagram.com/mdlbeast/