Videos

Wonderful music videos (and not only), that Nagamag have discovered for you across youtube, as sometimes motion engages louder the music feelings.

Laxcity – Delete (Video)

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“Chillhop beats of the future with a cleaver fuzzed out bassline. Broken and composed just like it should be. Easy to let your imagination run wild to tracks like this. Imagining landscapes that take flight and gardens in bloom. ”

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https://laxcitymusic.bandcamp.com/

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Joshua Mbewe – professionally known as Laxcity – is a Sheffield, UK-based, Ndola, Zambia-born artist whose imaginative music draws on textured and intricate soundscapes to create immersive electronica with emotional resonance.

Laxcity’s debut LP, Catharsis, issued in 2018, is a moving project coloured by orchestral influencers that would set the stage for continued blends of high-octane electronica and oftentimes wistful, ambient and cinematic scores. A pair of 6-track EPs, Purity (2019) and Disconnect (January, 2021), would follow; he also issued a retrospective mixtape in May. 2021 has seen him land the cover of Spotify’s “Dance Rising” (2M) and “creamy” (700K); play Porter Robinson’s “Secret Sky”; tour with DROELOE in EU; release a collaborative single with acclaimed rising star Moore Kismet, and a single with San Holo’s bitbird imprint as part of its Gouldian Finch 4 compilation. AEG also booked his first ever headline show which will take place January 27, 2022 in London.

Newly independent, “melodies from heaven” captures the now-unmistakable Laxcity sound, with its whirring synths, sonic polish, and healing, invigorating energy. It’s the lead single from his second album and most ambitious project to date.

Martin Jasper – If I Don’t Love Me (Youtube)

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“How can we love others if we actually don’t love ourselves? This is the point in Martin Jasper’s 2nd single, clearly expressed in Pop Rock style. The artist reveals a part of himself and has obviously put his own sign in this interesting song.”

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Martin Jasper is being really vulnerable in his 2nd single, which is all about self-love and selfcare. It is a very personal story but at the same time a relatable topic for many people around the world. Martin sings about the struggles on how to love yourself first, and the desire of being a better version of yourself. This song is very close to his heart en really hits you as a listener!

Hailing from the Netherlands, 24-year-old Martijn Roggeveen, aka Martin Jasper is a singer-songwriter in heart and soul. In 2017, he got the chance of a lifetime, picked up on Instagram and scored a deal with the American publisher The Bus. Flying to Nashville to seal the deal, what followed this was an intense period in which Martin attended studios in Los Angeles, London, Nashville, Philadelphia and more places to write music. During these productive sessions, he had the opportunity to work alongside Sacha Skarbec (Adele, James Blunt, Miley Cyrus), Pete Stewart (Macklemore) among others.

https://www.instagram.com/martinjasperr/

Jem Bosatta – Killer (Video)

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“Promising music, which has the power to keep playing inside our minds. Simple, soft melody and fantastic vocals, which can awaken warm feelings in your heart.”

“Музыка, чей энергетический посыл обладает огромной силой и находит резонанс в умах слушателей. Простая, лёгкая мелодия и просто фантастический вокал, который пробуждает в сердце самые добрые и согревающие его чувства.”

-Nagamag.com

It’s about mass shootings, and the dark side of masculinity. Folk is for fighting y’all

https://jembosatta.com/

Neo & Neo – Light Me Up Again (Video)

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“We all have good memories from past years and sometimes bring them back in mind to smile again. This is the concept in “Light Me Up Again”; A fresh Indie Folk single with characteristic feathery vocals and listener-friendly approach.”

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In retrospect, the song describes the year 2015. A perfect year, in which the protagonist experienced a series of events that can only be understood as pure happiness and love. However, from the present perspective, when the song came to life the protagonist finds himself in a more troubled period of time, and therefore wants to be lit up by the year 2015 again.

Light Me Up Again was written by Dominik Robin and Raphael Schneider, long-term collaborators and friends that have been touring with Neo & Neo from 2016 to 2018 in Germany, Switzerland, Lebanon and Russia. The song was recorded and produced by Stefan Huber in Zürich.

Light Me Up Again is also the title of the upcoming LP, which will be released on March 11th 2022.

http://www.neoandneo.ch/
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https://www.instagram.com/neoneomusic

Danny Blueberry – Someone Who Would Have Your Back (Video)

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“The emotional part of this song lies on its singer and lyrics. Balanced presentation and male voice with deep confidence and impact. A rare example in which the whole composition can be compared with a big piece of gold.”

“Эмоциональная часть этой песни заключается в её вокалисте и тексте. Сдержанная подача, уверенный, мужской голос восхищают своей глубиной и воздействием. Редкий пример, когда всю композицию можно сравнить со слитком золота, настолько он хорош!”

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https://www.instagram.com/dannyblueberry/

Paul & Pets – Onemanshow (Video)

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“When artistry meets talent, great things may happen. Here’s an example of cool, chilling guitar melody decorated with effects and calm vocals. The result is an elegant Lo-fi Pop song, which reveals the creativity of Paul Pfleger.”

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Wild days are gone? The Rock’n’Roll circus remains on standby mode?

It may be a sign of the times, as well as a conscious decision; Paul Pfleger had switched from touring with bands like ‘Polkov’ or ‘Stereoface’ to determined studio-solitude just in time before the pandemic started. A fruitful choice for someone who had discovered soliloquy in music as an only child, long before ‘Paul & Pets’ became an outlet to a microcosm that fortunately doesn’t sound lonesome at all. Inspired by ‘Buddy Holly’ and ‘Kraftwerk’, Onemanshow introduces another facet of Paul’s approach towards musical limitation and will be released on February 4 as a second single from an upcoming debut album.

A song and a self-portrait:

As the mist in the music video is starting to clear away, a life size painting suddenly offers an inviting hand; But things don’t seem to be lucid at all when looking through a tropical lens… Is ‘peeping‘ Paul having a fruitful vision? A kiwi-interfaced glimpse into another world?

The song doesn’t really seem to solve any mystery. Instead, it uniquely pays tribute to the art of self-entertainment in times of OnlyFans and Instagram and values intimacy as a private treasure:

“You want everyone to see your beauty and your smile, forget it and just let it be me.“

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HOAX – soju (Video)

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“”Soju” is a heartwarming Indie Pop single, which underlines an important truth; we should absorb every single moment se spend with people we love, because life won’t last forever. Wise message, expressed in a very artistic way.”

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Indie pop / rock band HOAX released “soju”, the ninth and final single off the band’s narrative-driven debut concept album, b?, a 17-track project detailing the inner workings of being vs. doing.

https://hoax-band.com/

“soju”

On the surface, “soju” might be best described to have an upbeat pop-centric sound, but the song itself is about dealing with death and reflecting on the notion that life sometimes feels like random moments in time that are out of your control. For most people, they wouldn’t know that Mike Raj wrote “soju” from the perspective of his late grandfather and that 2021 was the year of loss for him.

The first verse and chorus of “soju” was written about the aftermath of loss and grief. We tend to feel completely helpless and achingly wish for one more moment with our loved ones, as we are overwhelmed by the struggle to go on through life feeling like the meaning is lost. Most of the lyrics in the first verse and chorus are reflections on how hopeless life feels when you lose someone, and how much the sky feels like it is falling in the wake of their death. Simply put, life becomes monochromatic.

The second half of the second verse is all about that idea to not lose love when you have lost a loved one, and rather to use the pain you experienced that has undoubtedly changed you – to love even deeper. Pain is more relatable to people than success; than happiness; than anything else we often experience. Our lives more often than not are our symbols of pain that we have synthesized through our coping methods into how we then choose to perceive the world. At its worst, we let it consume us and we create insecurities that eat us alive. At its best, our pain becomes lessons of growth and empathy that we can use to understand why it is so goddamn hard for all of us to be alive and human.

The takeaway message of the song? Make sure you find someone that you can give your all to, and then love them in your every waking moment – until their final breath. That’s what the bridge of “soju” is all about. How often can we regret the time we no longer have with someone who is gone? Savor every moment you get with someone who loves you, exist with them, and be with them. And though Mike hopes that none of you will ever have to go on living without someone you love, knowing you were truly with them – and they were with you – is enough.

Debut Album: b?

HOAX’s debut album, b?, is a concept album that follows the narratives of characters that are thrown together in the aftermath of tragedy. Each song is written from the point of view of a character who explores the abstract concepts of the essence of “BEING” – an evident obsession of both the characters in the story and the band members themselves. The dichotomy of BEING vs. DOING is highlighted through careful lyricism on the album. Visit hoax-band.com for HOAX’s supplementary album content for their debut album, b?

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“2021 was one of the toughest years of my life. It’s probably just confirmation bias, but death came to me in threes. I lost my grandmother, my dog (Luna), and then my grandfather. I wanted to express the grief I felt, but through the lens of my grandfather and all the pain he endured before his time finally came. The instrumental for ‘soju’ was written back in 2019, but all the lyrics I would write for it held no weight. It was only now after this year of loss did the words come to finally give me peace with it.” -Michael Raj

https://www.instagram.com/hoax_band/

The Z-Man Experience – Give It Away (Video)

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“Quite suitable for all fans of Acoustic sound, “Give It Away” is a real pleasure to listen. With its variety of guitar melodies and solos it has an unpredictable flow. Also the lyrics are performed in a way that brings fun and joy. Interesting song by all means.”

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Frantik x A l i a s j a z z – Ghost (Video)

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“Deeply emotional track, crafted by two talented artists in the Hip-Hop scene. “Ghost” strongly affects with its lyrics and attracted our attention from the first seconds. Emo style with both artists performing in vocals in a way that keeps you there until the end.”

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Frantik & alliasjazz met a year ago in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. Alliasjazz a Paris native was performing at a show in Halifax in French with an English speaking audience. Frantik (Born and raised in Quebec) being the only person at the show that understood the lyrics was blown away by his performance. They later became friends and collaborated on music for the next couple of years. Ghost being the first single off there up and coming bilingual project

https://www.instagram.com/frantikud
https://www.instagram.com/Aliasjazz/

Gio Bermejo – NOTE 117 (Video)

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“With “Note 117” the artist aims to approach his audience in a simple and direct way. Discover some nostalgic melodies following the soulful spanish vocals in this short journey of love. Elegant Adult Contemporary performance with personal creativity.”

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Artist said about this song:

“The song is called NOTE 117, because it is what it is, an audio note that came about after an argument with someone with whom I was starting something.

Although at first I thought that the song was dedicated to that person, over time I understood that the message and meaning of the song speaks of the feeling that we begin to experience when we begin to fall in love, that dopamine, certainly addictive.

My goal was to create a simple theme with a nostalgic air and reminiscent of the love songs of the 50s, simple, simple and direct.”

https://giobermejo.com/

“La canción se llama NOTE 117, porque es lo que es, una nota de audio que surgió después de una discusión con alguien con quién estaba empezando algo.

Aunque en un principio pensaba que la canción iba dedicada a dicha persona, con el tiempo entendí que el mensaje y significado del tema habla del sentimiento que comenzamos a experimentar cuando empezamos a enamorarnos, esa dopamina, ciertamente adictiva.

Mi objetivo era crear un tema sencillo con aire nostálgico y que recuerdes a las canciones de amor de los años 50, sencilla, simple y directa.”