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Swan Shaped Kite – Per Störby Jutbring
“Ethereal melodies and gentle textures with this enchanting and soothing composition. Its harmonic structure brings depth of emotions with every sound. Perfect strings progression fits perfectly with violin themes and melancholic but still beautiful mood just lifts this composition to the new heights.”
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Per Störby Jutbring invites listeners into a whimsical, eclectic soundscape with his upcoming album, **_Tenants Of Misty Mansion (According To The Landlord)_**, releasing November 22 via HOOB Records. Rooted in the airy, minimalistic tradition of Scandinavian music, the award-winning Swedish composer masterfully blends traditional orchestration with modern electronics. His signature style features a rich palette of piano, strings, ambient landscapes, and strong melodies that seamlessly intertwine the organic with the electronic.
Ahead of the album’s release, Jutbring unveils the elegiac opener, **“Swan Shaped Kite,”** showcasing his intricate layers of neo-classical instrumentation. This track perfectly embodies the lo-fi charm and hi-fi grandeur that define the album’s unique character.
Thematically, the concept album imagines the “tenants” in Jutbring’s mind—a quirky array of musical personas residing in a metaphorical mansion. From the Jump synth in the boy’s room on the third floor to the basement poodles mixing fugues with Björk-inspired sounds, Jutbring acts as the landlord, orchestrating harmony among his eclectic inspirations.
Listen to **“Swan Shaped Kite”** here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS-tmF6KsvE
The song “Per Störby Jutbring – Swan Shaped Kite” is released by Hoob Records
Song Sources for “Per Störby Jutbring – Swan Shaped Kite”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/35ostI4wsq08LuMxUw9Sil
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS-tmF6KsvE
Like The Night (feat. Bart Topher) – Backstrom
“Melancholic and very emotional song feels deeper and deeper with every time it is played. Addictive lead vocal is just beautiful, as his voice is really capturing the songs mood. Song progresses smoothly into the dreamy mood with blissful guitar themes and riffs theme that makes atmosphere of the song blooming perfectly. ”
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Taken from second album “Dark Clouds”. As the title reveals its a song for the darker hours of day.
The song “Backstrom – Like The Night (feat. Bart Topher)” is released by Sunray Shadow
Song Sources for “Backstrom – Like The Night (feat. Bart Topher)”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7v5Tzg5doOY7pCFiVbs6dc
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XiHj0jjHuQ
Loiste – A. Blomqvist
“Mesmerizing and incredibly calming atmosphere of this piano beauty engage deeply within first notes. Harmonic structure and composition is done in a beautiful way, reminiscing the movie themes with its depth that can be felt within this blissful keys. Arrangement and its progression are done masterfully. ”
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Additional information/sources for A. Blomqvist – Loiste
A deeply personal and evocative work that pays homage to the composer’s heritage and the enduring spirit of Finland, A. Blomqvist’s Pohjola is rich with emotion and cultural significance, and offers listeners a profound exploration of Finnish identity through the lens of a composer who has lived through stories of war and peace, tradition and modernity. The album is set for a January 17th release via XXIM Records/Sony Masterworks.
This collective memory of a nation that has endured and thrived reflects A. Blomqvist’s own journey, one that is as compelling as the music he creates. His perspective on life and art was shaped and moulded by hearing about the horrors of war through the stories of his grandfathers and his own experiences as a peacekeeper in the Middle East in 2016. That career gave him a unique understanding of the world’s harsh realities, but it also ignited a desire to create something timeless that could transcend the darkness he had seen.
It’s a solitary piece emblematic of the reflection done by A. Blomqvist on the album, with ornate accents that marks the song with a classic undertone.
The song “A. Blomqvist – Loiste” is released by XXIM Records
Song Sources for “A. Blomqvist – Loiste”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0QnFEI5XPIXcBdTXglZ6Za
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1we1Bn3rkKQ
My Evil Ways – The Nearly Deads
“Catchy rock melodies and fast paced driving rhythm is something you get attached right away. Lead vocal and her voice really expands this rock heaven perfectly with many harder rock moments that fit so well. Songs also have some subtle retro touches perfectly capturing that mood in a best possible way.”
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Additional information/sources for The Nearly Deads – My Evil Ways
Song Sources for “The Nearly Deads – My Evil Ways”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1zIXkgF6T0MJn2mk7SaHHF
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AutS-dYmvtc
Killing Me – Dark Remedy
“Guitars are perfectly aligned together and produced so well, with powerful rhythm structure, that feels soft as well. Song really have that hook, catchy moment that you want to come back. His voice is so fitting with the music behind it, addictive in a way, creating great atmosphere within the song. ”
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Additional information/sources for Dark Remedy – Killing Me
The song “Dark Remedy – Killing Me” is released by Wake Up Music LLC
Song Sources for “Dark Remedy – Killing Me”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2HT44nWxF8y47Ka3drmxQo
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXknxAk2INo
Purple Face – Ben Denny Mo
“Song catches you right away. Nice instrumentation, especially its lead guitar theme and strings that almost feel cinematic, so epic in a way. Production and its rhythm structure feels very old school, creating very memorable part of the song. Lead vocal is really great, well produced and crystal clear. ”
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Additional information/sources for Ben Denny Mo – Purple Face
The song is about an ex girlfriend, written after breaking up. It is about seeing someone you loved and wanting to be happy for them, even though it hurts a lot. The reference to Purple Face is to do with being envious of their happiness – envy being the colour purple.
The song “Ben Denny Mo – Purple Face” is released by Urby Records
Song Sources for “Ben Denny Mo – Purple Face”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/09fCSJA0Ni3xy9LxTJDFt4
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhJtqwm2Cok
Broken Heart Diamond Ring – Kenny Sharp
“Όμορφη και απαλή μελωδία που ξεδιπλώνει το μυστηριακό πέπλο της και σε κρατά σε μια γλυκιά αγωνία. Τα υπέροχα φωνητικά με το πληθωρικό ύφος τους σε γοητεύουν και με τις εκπληκτικές δυνατότητες τους σε ταξιδεύουν σε ένα κόσμο διαφορετικό. Ο ρυθμός με τις εναλλαγές του σε αφήνει να περιπλανηθείς και με την ήρεμη δύναμη του σε βγάζει από τη θλίψη σου.”
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Additional information/sources for Kenny Sharp – Broken Heart Diamond Ring
The song “Kenny Sharp – Broken Heart Diamond Ring” is released by Brown Liquor Music
Song Sources for “Kenny Sharp – Broken Heart Diamond Ring”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6oBllnn0HGgFJH87mUUwj7
Tightrope – Black Bear Kiss
“Сложно не обратить внимание на тот замечательный баланс между светом и тенью, который мастерски передан в этом Indie Rock треке. Темные, таинственные тона соединяются с яркими, солнечными мелодиями, создавая контраст, который заставляет сердце биться чаще, и, одновременно, погружает в состояние глубокого покоя.”
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Additional information/sources for Black Bear Kiss – Tightrope
“Balancing different aspects of our lives is always a challenge”, says singer Chris Leech, “From friends, family, work and everything in between, Tightrope is a track for everyone struggling to keep stability, when the world is changing so fast.”
Black Bear Kiss, are a 4 piece upbeat rock band from the Midlands.
Formed in 2016, Black Bear Kiss grew quickly on the unsigned music scene. Playing their own brand of upbeat, riffy rock inspired by Foals and Queens of the Stone Age.
https://www.blackbearkiss.com
Song Sources for “Black Bear Kiss – Tightrope”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0qkeuxxMQqiVvdaVM6u75H
Zaza – KOHDEE
“Catchy song, with so addictive vibe and harmonic structure. Lead vocal have a perfect crispy voice, especially with background ones. Song atmosphere really get under your skin and its structure adds more depth to the song very melancholic mood in general that is layered with smooth grooves and rhythmic parts.”
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Additional information/sources for KOHDEE – Zaza
The song “KOHDEE – Zaza” is released by Troniq Inc
Song Sources for “KOHDEE – Zaza”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6BKbeO03DSPOvgLQxuWXzo
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5exDiMJAMOA
Ocean Father – Zen Horizon
“Слушая Dream Pop трек -Ocean Father- погружаешься в мир, где мелодии вплетаются в ваше сознание, словно танцующие звуковые волны, касающиеся берега с такой нежностью и умиротворением. Это не просто музыка, это целое путешествие по безбрежному океану эмоций. Плавные мелодичные линии создают волнистые полотна звука, напоминающие о бесконечных горизонтах, которые манят к себе и оставляют в душе ощущение неизведанного.”
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Additional information/sources for Zen Horizon – Ocean Father
The song “Zen Horizon – Ocean Father” is released by ZenHorizon Music
Song Sources for “Zen Horizon – Ocean Father”:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4RkH21eultNDDBofzvS5pM