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Not Enough by Jeanna Sis

Hamza Sharkas
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Not Enough by Jeanna Sis

German rapper and hip hop artist extraordinaire Jeanna-Sis brightly shines with her latest single “Not Enough”…a hip-hop explosion, with tsunami wave-levels of super fast, super tight rapping…

Jeanna-Sis managed to capture the best of both worlds with “Not Enough”, while being super melodic on the choruses, real catchy melodies and excellent vocal harmonies, it also captures the raw and powerful bombastic beats of hip-hop during the verses.

…so for the chorus, the beats take a step back and give the spotlight and centerstage to the brilliant vocal melodies…and boy does it shine…like an absolute diamond.

…and on the other hand, during the verse, the hip-hop beats come knockin’ down the door, not only that, but Jeanna-Sis masterfully flows like nothing in the world with super fast lyrical sections…it’s mind melting…

To put the cherry on top…Jeanna-Sis releases a lyrics video for the song…mesmerizing, drenched in a blue, white and pink haze, something that comes right out of a super stylish dream sequence of some kind…the colors and motion effect in the video is spot on…especially when the time comes for that ultra-fast rapping section…it blows the mind.

For all fans of music out there in the world, this song is for you, make sure you check out Jeanna-Sis’ latest single “Not Enough”…it’s not to be missed at all costs.

Wishing the brilliant artist all the best in the world.

Cheers!

Barton Hartshorn’s songwriting gleams on ‘Sister Bird’

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Barton Hartshorn’s songwriting gleams on ‘Sister Bird’

Barton Hartshorn’s solo career has seen him release four albums as a solo artist. Unveiling Headquarter Café over a decade ago, it was during a trip to Australia that  I Died of Boredom & Came Back As Me took shape. That sent Barton to European success and two USA tours before he returned to the studio with his band and recorded Not What I Expected To Hope For and then Manchester Sun. Now returning with his next major project Everything…, Barton Hartshorn shares a new storyline that is seeing acclaim from across the industry.

The latest teaser for the EP is out now, an emotive single entitled ‘Sister Bird’. As it progresses from sparse folk soundscapes into glowing rock arrangements, the track begins to be filled with intricate melodies, the bass moving around the acoustic guitar rhythms, the twinkling electric guitar arpeggios playing against a distant organ, it all comes together to detail an emotional and spellbinding atmosphere. With the distorted introduction of another electric guitar, the strong blooms into optimism, it’s a beautifully written story, delicate in its themes, but executed with such phenomenal gravity.

Barton shares its place in the story, “The King has finished his speech, finished his ice-cream & stopped waving his spoon around. He needs to sleep it off. Let’s leave him there & walk along the sea front, pick a door that looks like home & walk in. There’s a voice in this quiet place, a woman’s voice. She’s saying something about better times. Think I’ll stay here for a while. Will you leave a light on for me?”

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Indyana unveils the emotive cinema of ‘the moon in the morning’

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Indyana unveils the emotive cinema of ‘the moon in the morning’

Immediately underway with a raw and captivating energy, Indyana‘s ‘the moon in the morning’ injects rhythmic energy into ethereality, darting acoustic guitar arpeggios and leaping vocal performance among the delicate sound design it sits on. As the track progresses, strings fill the atmosphere, their melodies echoing and falling through the gorgeously intricate chord progression, indyana’s vocals are able to capture ineffable emotions through an almost alien choice of direction.

Continuing its nature into the next section, the sound of toms and timpani ring out through the mix, as a self-described ‘siren’ vocal calls out into the distance, the vocal harmonies following her sound with instrumentation matched plucks of bright tones. Falling into a darker moment, Indyana‘s now comfortingly angelic vocal performance returns, guiding listeners into a vast climax, cinematic, painful, and joyous, pushing all the emotions a human can feel into a melting pot.

Indyana explains the release, “My cinema-folk lullaby ‘the moon in the morning’ is an ode to how a mere glimpse of the moon, especially at peculiar times of day, has humbled my human struggle more times than I could ever count. Whenever I see the moon in the morning (or in the afternoon), my inner child can do nothing but gasp at its presence, as we are taught from a young age that the moon is only a thing we see at night.

My siren-esque vocal line (see timecode 2:18), or as I like to call her ‘the moon siren’, was added quite far into the writing process, as I felt like the song needed a powerful cry out to the ether. This, in combination with my intricately composed viola lines throughout, strongly elevated what was once a soft lullaby I wrote in my bedroom to something so much more profound and emotionally gripping.

I hope my track draws others’ attention to this great power of our moon. We are all ‘navy babies’ (children of the galaxy) but it is easy for us to get caught up in our earthling activities and forget to simply… exist. Allow this song to cast you into the depths of yourself; to let your emotions run wild like the rising and falling of the tide.”

Self-produced and able to bring classical training to her cinematic pop arrangements, Indyna’s sound is set to arrive at its next peak with her debut album ‘the navy baby’, which 2024 has seen her steadily tease with gleaming singles. Alongside this, Indyana has been performing across Melbourne, supporting the likes of Paige and gracing Sidney Myer Music Bowl and John Cain Arena. An exciting year ahead of her, Indyana is one to watch.

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92elm showcases grooving swayer ‘Tell no Tales’

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92elm showcases grooving swayer ‘Tell no Tales’

Getting your head bobbing and your feet moving with an immediately pumping bass line, accented by naturally delayed kicks and rimshots, 92elm‘s latest single ‘Tell no Tales’, takes a moment to make sure you are paying attention, then opens the door into a bright and breezy summer glamour. His vocals are easy-going but layered to introduce a sleek intricacy and to show off his production skills. The subtle guitar licks eventually blossom into a warm guitar solo, drenched in effects and matching the melodies we’ve heard in the vocals so far. Smooth, straightforward, but an easy entice into 92elm’s honey-soaked sound, ‘Tell no Tales’ is a sun-coated soirée.

92elm has showcased talents in songwriting, production and engineering, crafting a warming convergence of R&B, pop and electronic music since his debut in 2017. Offering music appearing across advertising, alongside sharing his skills with fellow up-and-comers as he mixes some of the most exciting new music, 92elm’s abilities are non-stop.

With a new EP ‘There You Are’ on the horizon, 92 shares, ”This EP is a leap forward for me – My vocals & lyric writing are more up front & honest than anything I’ve created in the past. The EP contains themes of loss, pain, feeling stagnant in life, and moving through these things in the process of stepping into myself fully. That’s why I titled it ‘There You Are’, because writing about these challenging experiences helped me locate myself.”

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Imagine If Black Boys Just Smiled at Each Other by Marcelo Cervone

Moataz Gwaily
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Imagine If Black Boys Just Smiled at Each Other by Marcelo Cervone

Marcelo Cervone’s latest cinematic marvel, the original soundtrack for ‘Imagine If Black Boys Just Smiled at Each Other’, an independent short film by Kenton Jordan Thomas, is a surreal blend of cinematic, electronic, and ambient music that is thought provoking and emotive.

A composer, based in London, Marcelo Cervone’s work on this composition is a clear indication of the man’s masterful command over the cinematic edge that he was ensured of creating a soundtrack for. The results are sublime. Calculated, mature, and greatly varied, the little-under-5-minutes piece shifts fluently, smoothly, and swiftly from harsh and dangerous electronic beginnings to provocative and colorful, piano-led ambience that glides the majority of the piece as it grinds to a serene halt.

The gentle piano arpeggios are present throughout the piece, taking a short break only as the orchestral choir calls its calls before the abrupt end of harshness and the introduction of the pads-driven ambience. The professional restraint in Cervone’s handling of the choir, the abrasive synth arpeggios to the synth strings in the ambient section, the snippets of spoken word, all the way to the introduction of slightly more intricate piano work in the piece’s final chapters are all clear hallmarks of a composer who knows how to set a scene, and how to shift it into another scene with silken smoothness and precision.

Cervone’s work for ‘Imagine If Black Boys Just Smiled at Each Other’ is an auditory cinematic delight that alarms the senses, then soothes them, and between the two states a capable composer is hard at work laying down seemingly infinite musical pieces into a beautiful, nuanced tapestry of sound.

Materialistic Rani by Cinnamon Sandhu

Moataz Gwaily
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Materialistic Rani by Cinnamon Sandhu

 Just like that entrancing effect of a Bollywood action drama, the gorgeous Punjabi and a hasty pace, along with more than a few unusual instrumental cues, all make ‘Materialistic Rani’ a perfectly engaging piece of intercontinental pop.

Cinnamon Sandhu, a singer and songwriter based in Vancouver, Canada, is flaunting her Punjabi roots and feminist spirit in ‘Materialistic Rani’, Rani meaning queen in both Hindi and Punjabi. The song is anthemic and emotive, with dramatic chord changes and instrumental detail as colorful as a Saree.

Perhaps the word “Materialistic” could be misconstrued by some, but Sandhu has penned the song with pure feministic encouragement in mind, aiming to land at an anthemic, empowering piece that tells women all over the world to follow their dreams as boldly as they can, and looking at it from that angle, the word makes perfect earthly sense. Nonetheless, Sandhu has succeeded in creating a dynamic, energetic pop tune that would appeal to far more than a ladies-only audience.

A beautifully written piece of pop music, ‘Materialistic Rani’ is made exceptionally cool with its delightfully colorful arrangement, lush with synths and pads, ethnic stringed solos, and invaluable addition from the horns. Bustling with detail, ‘Materialistic Rani’ is a rich, sophisticated, emboldening, multicultural , and feminist anthem.

Unchangeable by DON BONYA

Hamza Sharkas
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Unchangeable by DON BONYA

Charismatic London-based hip-hop artist Don Bonya joined forces with Ball J and Lapricaty to create a unique and fresh musical and lyrical experience for the world…the result is the latest single “Unchangeable”.

“Unchangeable” is one hard-hitting hip-hop tune with extremely high lyrical and production elements…the beats, melodies, and vocal performances are top-notch.

…and it’s super catchy, it’s one of those songs that you’ll keep on singing long after…

This joining of forces results in one hypnotic experience, a mesmerizing one, combining different styles, from trap to afrobeat, to dancehall, and many more…bringing all of this together and blending them masterfully to create a new musical journey.

The beats hook the ears, the melodies cling to your brain, and the vocals keep it fresh all through.

“Unchangeable” manages to breathe new life into hip-hop, evolving and taking it to another level of musicality you’ll find only with Don Bonya.

Wishing all the best to Don Bonya, Ball J, and Lapricaty.

Cheers!

Adventus by Deep Dive Species

Viola Karmy
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Adventus by Deep Dive Species

Deep Dive Species‘ “Adventus” is a prime example of how music can weave a narrative without relying on lyrics. This electrifying blend of rock and electronic beats takes you on a captivating sonic adventure you never knew you craved.

“Adventus” is the brainchild of New York-based Deep Dive Species. The track boasts beautiful composition and production by Vadim Militsin and Sergey Popovich, with masterful work by Bill Sellar at Super Audio Mastering. The introspective video adds another layer to the experience, created by Segmentality.

This track truly showcases the band’s musical prowess. It’s a mesmerizing fusion of post-rock and electronic trip-hop, where the rock elements take center stage but gracefully allow the electronic aspects to flourish.

From the opening notes to the final crescendo, you’ll be captivated by the expertly crafted guitar hooks that seem to tell a story on their own, perfectly complemented by the visuals. Synth and electronic beats add a dynamic layer, keeping you engaged as the atmosphere builds from a stripped-back soundscape to a fully immersive experience.

In the music video, you’ll live a journey in space along with a lone astronaut who lands on an unknown planet and finds an interesting twist waiting for him. The journey is well-fueled musically with the live guitars and exquisite composition and production.

Buckle up and get ready for a psychedelic journey!

Album: Next Forever by Thy Veils

Viola Karmy
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Album: Next Forever by Thy Veils

Forget the limitations of time and space! The Romanian art outfit Thy Veils breaks boundaries with their new album, “Next Forever,” which blasts us off on an adventure that is beyond our wildest dreams. 30,000 years from now, picture a world in which existence extends beyond the limitations of the present.

Thy Veils boasts a diverse range of talent: Daniel Dorobantu (keys, electronics, lyrics, production, visual), and the three vocalists that bring their unique voices to the table: Alira Mun, Maria Hojda, and Manuela Marchis. The instrumental tapestry is woven by Petre Ionutescu (trumpet), Ana Pieloiu (guitar), Mircea Ardeleanu Jr. (bass, vocal, percussion), along with Anuka Kontridze (tabla) and Radu Pieloiu (drums, percussion). The final sonic touches are mixed and mastered by Attila Lukinich.

Shattering genre boundaries like it shatters our concept of time, ‘Next Forever’ is a groundbreaking fusion of jazz, world, electronic, ambient, and dark pop. The album has ten tracks offering an open narrative, inviting you to create your own story within its expansive soundscapes. Prepare to lose yourself in cinematic soundscapes and intricate sonic storytelling.

The “Next Forever” epic journey consists of ten stations:

  1. A High Age 
  2. Sunvault
  3. Influx 
  4. Upstream 
  5. Next Forever 
  6. Fluttering Light 
  7. Heart In Wonder 
  8. Morph 
  9. Luna 
  10. Mountain Fire 

 

The journey begins with the eight-and-a-half-minute-long track “A High Age,” which, once it hits its first note, will give you goosebumps. The hunting vocal performance manages to kickstart the saga. Followed by more bright numbers with a mix of psychedelic melody and bouncy beats like the shiny “Sunvault” and the characteristic “Influx” with poetic lyrics that paint vivid pictures of the sun and moon.

“Upstream” opens with a dreamy intro that soon turns into chilling and majestic vibes crafting “the place of our dreams,” while the title track “Next Forever” takes the chills to a spooky level with the glitchy ambiance, breezy electronic elements, and haunting yet warm, captivating vocals. “Fluttering Light,” with the driven percussion and tabla, offers a spiritual ritual feel, making you feel the serenity of inner light and peace. “Heart in Wonder” carries the same spirituality and musically vibrant feel as the previous track, with the lyrics feeling like a magical spell bringing love to the air, gathering lovers on earth together, and offering a heavenly aura.

“Morph” sounds like the fly-to-heaven attempt took us to another planet where we are lost in “skies like highs.” It has a sultry and edgy feel. The almost ten-minute track “Luna” ranks as the longest. You’ll feel like you’re breathing under the ocean, seeing magical creatures for the first time, and being hypnotized by harmonic sirens. It’s incredible how the band was able to craft a solid story with the fascinating composition, humming vocal delivery, and lyrics that many won’t understand but rather feel. The jazzy number with the divine vocals, “Mountain Fire,” ends the journey, leaving you mesmerized and thriving for more.

“Next Forever” is surely quite an experience! This immersive album demands your full attention but richly rewards it with hidden details woven into every song and note. Press play and embark on a musical odyssey filled with masterful songwriting, timeless compositions, and ethereal vocals.

HAI-LIFE unveils song of the summer ‘Baddie’

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HAI-LIFE unveils song of the summer ‘Baddie’

Hailing from New York, and regularly performing in Brooklyn’s Elsewhere, HAI-LIFE is a producer trying to inject something fresh into electronic dance music. Steadily releasing singles alongside a flourishing DJ career, HAI-LIFE singles have been featured across Spotify editorial playlists and subsequently seen impressive streaming success. Making her mark as a female voice in a male-dominated scene, her immersive visuals and world-building continue to stand out from the crowd.

HAI-LIFE’s latest single is the summer energiser ‘Baddie’. Centred around an infectious vocal hook that oozes 2000s nostalgia, the French House shimmer of the track soon comes into play, with choppy pianos swirling around the raw drums production and percussive melodic arrangements. Injecting just the right amount of modern glitz into the bouncy bass lines and glimmering synths, it’s a track that seems to bend all the right influences from all the right genres, even pulling some of its grooving licks and filtered build-ups from disco-house. In short, it’s a vivid summer banger.

HAI-LIFE explains, ”Baddie is a feel-good, French house record with cheeky vocals that will no doubt be the hot girl summer anthem of 2024. Perfect for every pool party, cookout, and hangout, this record is about having fun and being unapologetically bold. I wrote Baddie to capture that undeniable joy and energy we feel when we’re having the best time, being our most confident and bold selves.”

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