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Almost a year on from his acclaimed EP “Cartoon Physics”, Manchester-based ukulele player Marc Gallagher is gearing up for the release of his next single “Sad Elephant”.

Born and raised in Nantwich, Cheshire, Marc shaped his musical development with local open mics and gigs, before moving to Manchester and subsequently taking his talents internationally to 11 countries on tours and ukulele festivals. Writing songs about his own experiences, Marc’s latest single stemmed from a medical diagnosis that changed his life.

Marc was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in January 2021, a condition in which he frequently stops breathing during sleep, and is thusly unable to adequately rest through the night. The diagnosis provided an explanation as to why the songwriter was perpetually tired, and the supply of air via a machine and face mask has renewed Marc’s energy, and seemingly his creativity.

“As relieved as I was for the treatment I underwent, I was daunted by the permanence of using a machine every night for the rest of my life, especially as a man in my mid-twenties”, Marc said, adding “This song channels my thought process throughout the whole experience, from my pre-diagnosis condition to the realisation of such a lifelong adjustment.”

Since the world returned to live music post-pandemic, Marc has been busier than ever, performing 5-7 times a week with highlights including Austrian Ukulele Festival and a Main Stage slot at Grand Northern Ukulele Festival supporting Jake Shimabukuro-considered by many to be the best ukulele player in the world.

From a production standpoint, “Sad Elephant” finds a middle ground between his prior professionally recorded album “Songs From A Happy Winter” and his homemade EP “Cartoon Physics”, self-recording 30 parts at home while getting it professionally mixed at Voltalab Sound Studios in Rochdale.

Speaking of the influences for this single, Marc said “I recently really fell in love with the music of Dodie, and how she marries the intimate raw playing style with a dreamlike soundscape, it only seemed appropriate to lift from that for a song about sleep!”

Matt Warnes, editor of UKE Magazine writes “In Sad Elephant, Marc Gallagher reveals the mask behind the man, tackling a hidden issue that affects so many with a deftness of touch that leaves you in no doubt of his songwriting skills”

“Sad Elephant” will be released on August 19th digitally via all relevant online and streaming platforms.

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Rachel Singh’s latest release “Go, Grow” is a compassionate musical expression that gently demands the drawing of a boundary necessary for personal growth, it’s a reminder that solitude is meant to be pleasant and empowering. It is the timeless request of being left with love and trust to explore one’s own individuality & the expanse of the journey forward that comes with it. This relatable longing of needing space & time to oneself is beautifully held by birdsong, earthy rhythmic progression & exploratory expansive flute played by the maestro Rakesh Chaurasia. The song leaves room for you to decide – who is this person that’s not letting go of you? Is it a lover, a friend, a sibling, or a parent? Whoever it might be for you, this song makes you feel like you’re now ready to fly.

This aural evolution was co-composed by Rachel and her Berklee roommate Pierce Leon in Boston, who weaved in the crowning b section that ties together this tranquilizing serenade. Soon to be out this Friday, 19th of November is the Music Video, an illustrative trance through watercolours by Maria Reis Rocha’s from Lisbon.

In a glade, a girl attaches twig anglers to her head. She’s young, but the gesture has a significance that goes well beyond play. Her manner is that of a sorceress, and her bearing is that of a forest queen.

And twenty seconds into the ravishing, gorgeous clip for Heilung’s “Anoana,” another person appears wearing antlers made of sharp sticks. It’s vocalist Maria Franz, who rises from the sea like a shimmering apparition. She’s dressed as a Nordic shaman, in blizzard-white robes and a fringed headdress covering her eyes. There were no video cameras during the Viking Age, but if there were, what they captured would’ve looked an awful lot like this.

Such is the magic of Heilung, the folk group extending and deepening listeners’ fascination with Norse history since 2014. Heritage, tradition, folklore, runes, and ancient rituals — these are the things the group has been entertaining their listeners and viewers with. They’ve reminded us of our shared path, our oneness with nature, and the importance of myth and symbol.

They’ve also made amazing, startling, radiant music — often on the same skin, bone, and stone instruments available that Viking musicians played during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Keeping with the songs’ themes, they’ve even explored the resonant possibilities of swords and shields. Heilung’s amplified folk instruments are conduits connecting the past to the present and stark reminders of the trans-historic power of pure sound. “Anoana” is a pivotal track on Drif, their third album, a set that digs deeper into the prehistoric roots of modern music than Heilung has ever gone before. Like the album it’s from, the song is sweeping, cinematic, and hypnotic, with traces of metal and atmospheric music enlivening the folk arrangement. Like its predecessor, “Norupo” (a song with a video that has already been streamed 12 million times), the lyrics to “Anoana” are derived from ancient sources: in this case, inscriptions on golden amulets recovered from Northern European sites by archaeologists and treasure hunters.

The clip for “Anoana” involves discovering a different kind of treasure: a human life. Shot among jaw-dropping, spectacular Nordic mountain scenery, the “Anoana” video takes us inside a cavern, where a body-painted woman gives birth to a baby whose beauty is almost supernatural. The connections between the female characters in the clip — the child in the glade, the mother, the other worshippers around a bonfire, and Maria Franz herself — are powerful and spiritually consequential. “Heilung” means healing; through ritual, community, and rhythm, the group creates a testament to life renewed.

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Sending you the new single and video from Miami based singer songwriter and pianist Stefano May. Entitled “Don’t Say Goodbye”, the song is a light, fresh, Motown reminiscent song that puts a spotlight on second chances in life and relationships. With stunningly powerful emotive vocals over an illuminative and catchy melody, the song features funk highlights and colorful pop flair for a romantic and lighthearted listening experience. Radiating with warmth and charm, it’s a great choice for any couple looking to add a touch of spice to their relationship.

On the video, Stefano confides, “In this video, I witnessed the new beginning of the second chance between this couple. Through their actions, smiles, and affection for each other while being in sync with the nature around them, I was able to see myself as the person I was at a unique time in my life.”

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“Refa Na” Yair Levi & Shai sol

A prayer song for healing.

In these abnormal days when humanity is battling with the Corona virus disease – Yair Levi and Shai Sol paint the familiar prayer in embracing colors and curative harmony – already generating awareness and interest in communities around the world

This prayer according to the Jewish faith is considered to have special virtues. “Refa Na -Please Heal” –A prayer Moses pleaded for his sister Miriam who had leprosy and recovered because of these prayers.

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