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High Blood Pressure by Sebastian Clarin

Moataz Gwaily
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High Blood Pressure by Sebastian Clarin

A Stunner that graces our airwaves all the way from beautiful Stockholm, Sweden.
Sebastian Clarin is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer. On his third single, High Blood Pressure,  he explores darker sounds, more throbbing rhythms, and more danceable grooves. Not necessarily a summer hit, maybe an autumn one? The rhythms are smoldering hot, with the syncopated synth stabs. The composition is dark and foreboding, and the melodies are twisting and easily digestible. Perhaps the highlight comes in the form of the poetic words, the hypnotic singing, and the alluring, neat arrangement. The singing in particular is noteworthy. Shaky and vulnerable, it makes sure to maintain a streak of confidence which gives the vocal delivery an extremely intimate and human feeling. The words are either very personal or astonishingly acted.

This eclectic mix of styles and musical colors is one that’s definitely worth taking note of. Sebastian says it’s a mix between Bowie and Röyksopp, and since we’ve read that, we can’t seem to get it out of our heads. If you enjoy dance floor epics with a pronounced hint of darkness and despair, do not miss out on this release. 

What We Wish To See by Eddz

Sarah Elzanaty
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What We Wish To See by Eddz

Liam Taylor, a contemporary artist known as “Eddz,” is from Northampton and has a creative mind that he can easily enter with soothing music. He went through a lot of challenges and wants to assure people that there is always light at the end of the darkness. releasing a new song this year called “What We Wish To See,” which has a great lyrical meaning and a dreamy start.

“Perfectionism is simply putting a limit to your future. When you have an idea of perfect in your mind, you open the door to constantly comparing what you have now with what you want. That type of self-criticism is significantly deterring.” John Elliot.

We, humans, want to be flawless, yet the demands of the society around us lead to our destruction. We want to see ourselves as perfect as the lives that are displayed for us on social media and in magazines.

Eddz is demonstrating to us that it’s acceptable to have imperfections. We may build authentic selves that are more than enough for the life we lead. The contemporary art he uses in this work is upbeat and, depending on the song, may make you feel a little bit nostalgic with a mix of modern beats.

As a solo artist, he has produced several excellent tunes that have received a lot of attention on social media like “Ignorance,” “Sorry,” and “My Story.”

The Festival by Dioneesus

Viola Karmy
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The Festival by Dioneesus

Dioneesus is the alter-ego of the Pittsburgh-based artist, Dennis McGrath. And it also has a resemblance to “Dionysos” the name of the Greek god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, revel, and festivity, which is somehow relevant to the latest track, “The Festival” which feels like bringing the rituals of the ancient Greeks and their notion about rave it upright to our very moment. 

There are some songs that you start to expect what’s coming next just from the intro. Dioneesus is an artist who says to hell with that! You can’t ever expect his next move, and you can’t even set expectations for what he’s capable of, and his single, “The Festival,” proves my words.

Once you hit the play button, you’ll be open-mouthed. It was like the opening of the coronation scene in the Lion King. The single opens with a tribal singing vibe that instantly elevates your mood and sets it for a one-of-a-kind celebration.

The rest of “The Festival” goes in two opposite directions, and only Dioneesus knew how to create a meeting point for them. On one side, it’s a Hip-Hop track with a flowing rapping delivery, and on the other, there’s a Led Zeppelin-inspired electric guitar riff, both joined by funky drumming that gets you bouncing in between.

Being inspired by Led Zeppelin gave me the urge to take a look at the rest of Dioneesus’s music, only to find a cover of “Stairway to Heaven” and such a poignant performance. That’s when it hit me that this man isn’t a rapper; he’s a multi-talented musician who has the capacity to be any kind of performer and craft his own distinct music through shuffling genres he admires.

“The Festival” is vivid storytelling of varied cultures and genres that all gathered to bring you joy, even for some moments, and urge you to party in the festival Dioneesus threw perfectly for you.

Midnight Cigarette by JaKovche_

Viola Karmy
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Midnight Cigarette by JaKovche_

I believe most of us find ourselves immersed in thoughts and emotions at midnight, having some sleepless nights and watching the dark spread outside and perhaps inside. We deal with these nights differently, and as for JaKovche_, his midnight thoughts were the inspiration that sparked his album, “Midnight Cigarette.”

Jakov Kacan is a Croatia-based artist who’s better known as JaKovche_. His two faces are as a musician and a game developer, which both showcase his artistic and creative mind. The 12-track album “Midnight Cigarette” is the result of two years of hard work, and when you listen to it, you can tell how much effort, talent, and emotion were invested in it.

“Midnight Cigarette” is like a diary written in the dark with the light of a lit cigarette. The general atmosphere is melancholic and somehow soothing. However, it turns perky sometimes, as in “Rain,” uplifting and liberating as in “Dreaming Again” and “I’m Free,” and dreamy and warm as in “Look at The Sky.”

There are so many emotions that are conveyed in all of the elements; desperation, loneliness, wondering, yearning, hoping, fearing, and breaking free. They’re captured in poetic lyrics, charismatic vocals, and sedative musical compositions. It’s a meditative, thought-provoking journey through mellow Indie Pop notes, superb, chilling guitar work, and an Ambient flair.  

All of the twelve tracks share the same vibe, yet no one sounds like the other. Two of the tracks are a short intro and outro that set the storytelling mood for you, make all the singles feel connected, and demonstrate how everything is subtle.

Right after the intro, we move to “At Least To Me,” which is a dismal introduction to the album. It carries a blue mood through the slow-burning melody and soulful vocals. And we ride the emotional roller-coaster with its ups and downs until we arrive at “I’m Free,” which sounds brighter, despite the struggle between letting go of all the emotions and memories and holding on tighter. The riffs are dazzling here, the vocals are more loosed, shinier, and confident, and it’s all arranged to sound colorful.

It’s been a while since I listened to a full album that I liked all of its songs, but this aesthetic one is absolutely exquisite. All the songs are equally outstanding and make an instant genuine connection with one’s thoughts and sensations. Nevertheless, I think that “You Can’t Escape Your Destiny – Remastered” is my favorite. It just seemed to combine all of the emotions at once. It’s both bleak and restful, while also being relatable. The distinct music and vocal performance felt like some sort of ritual that calms one’s soul.

After a long day, when you can’t fall asleep and are sitting alone with your thoughts, “Midnight Cigarette” can be your comfort buddy for 45 minutes, and once you reach “Good Night,” you’ll either close your eyes and sleep or play it one more time.

Get Over It by Holy Heat

Moataz Gwaily
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Get Over It by Holy Heat

The Wilmington, NC-based trio Holy Heat are back with a bang. A sensual, soulful foray into the lush lands of RnB, and they do it with the delicacy and intention that’s fit for a band of consummate professionals.

Holy Heat’s sound is solid. Jam based Rock and Blues were prominent on their previous album, Mud. But with this release they decided to expand their sonic palette. With punchy, simple rhythms, a soulful, minimal bassline, succulent composition, and gorgeous singing. The song starts and ends around the same simple beat, with the chords ebbing and flowing in a solid fashion. The arrangement is conventional, and the production is divinely good. All elements fall neatly into place to make room for the beautiful singing, letting it bask in the spotlight glory as it should. The performances are masterfully restrained and show how seriously talented the trio is. Holding back shows far more musicianship than giving it all up. The guys from Holy Heat know this, and they’re embracing it with all they’ve got.

A delicate rhythm and blues meet soul number that boasts immense musicianship and a band that’s comfortable in expanding their sound and style and doing it with such efficiency and elegance too. A true pleasure.  

Central Park by Yelgo7

Amgad Mahmoud
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Central Park by Yelgo7

Casting some love and emotions to a pop single released by Yelgo7 titled ‘Central Park’ and with a lot of catchy titles you just recalled by just the name, this track’s title is as simple as it is, as it’s based on true events and sincere emotions that occurred in Central Park.

The track begins with retro-themed synths with a cool clean palm muted guitar riff, then the drums and beat kick in. Then Yelgo7 introduces his deeply in love vocals letting his chest utter.

‘Central Park is a simple track lyrically, as the artist used just simple vocabulary to express his affection and demonstrate how he felt at that time. But lyrics might have been written better using less mainstream vocabularies and idioms and using more interesting expressions and metaphors.

Yelgo7’s vocals need some adjustments and further mastering and sound engineering to make this a hit and to replenish the vocal capabilities of the artist as it sounds cold and inexpressive at some parts throughout the track, though it is very catchy in the chorus part that gets stuck in your head once you play it.

A great job Yelgo7 did in his first release, and it’s a remarkable job for a first-timer but needs more professional mastering within. Let’s just wait for the “brighter than moonlight” future awaiting Yelgo7.

Let It Go by Angelina Luzi

Norhan El Sebaie
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Let It Go by Angelina Luzi

Angelina Luzi just dropped her 2nd single this year, “Let It Go”, a chill song with a laid-back mood and an overall soothing ambiance. The English-Italian artist has an interesting discography and a remarkable musical experience, from performance to unprecedented arrangement and composition skills. She has performed at several reputable festivals like Glastonbury Festival, Boomtown Festival, and others. 

“Let It Go” was born during the lockdown, a product of raw emotions and personal experience. The artist found that the best way to deal with her pain and struggle is through her music; she uses it as a tool to heal and reflect. It’s about walking away from painful experiences and breaking the long-endured silence to a new, more hopeful start. The song’s musical structure’s beauty comes from its simplicity; the capturing vocals glide softly and smoothly through your ears and mind, supported by an African-inspired percussive line, and soft sound effects. Luzi collaborated with Nick Burns in this song’s production, which led to wonderful results. 

The song’s artwork perfectly depicts the overall mood of the song, it describes freedom in the best possible way through beautiful scenery from Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast of England. Angelina is currently recording her debut solo album that is expected to come out next year and we can’t wait to see what she comes up with.

 

Breathe (Deeology Remix) by OSP

Sarah Elzanaty
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Breathe (Deeology Remix) by OSP

Back in 2014, a hip-hop group got together to create some fantastic music, blending their beats to flawlessly complement the tracks they compose. With this new version, “OSP” features a song that has been remixed and given new energy called “Breathe.”

The song’s remixed Deeology created contains some sick rhythms. The song “Breathe” talks about our modern problem that we continually face some wars that can never be stopped. Words need to be heard and take a break from what comes out of these conflicts. Standing against rage and corruption is what can stop our peace and love. But it won’t be eliminated easily “You just can’t beat a person who won’t give up.”

“OSP” is very good at using strong language to convey their ideas, and their audience can understand and enjoy them. The original beats were pretty much perfect, but Deeology added a lot more to them that fits them brilliantly and maintains the song’s originality.

 

I Don’t Feel Today by Common Goldfish

Moataz Gwaily
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I Don’t Feel Today by Common Goldfish

It’s so refreshing how so much meaning and purpose can still be injected into a song through the most unassuming elements. Today’s hotspur comes from Tottenham, and goes by his moniker, ‘common goldfish’.

I Don’t Feel Today strikes me as being a product of three distinct musical eras. The late-60s melodic pop compositions and driving rhythms. 90s Britpop, with its swaggering vocals courtesy of the Gallagher brothers and young Damon Albarn’s street-conscious crooning. And finally, the modern streak of Europop with acts like Hooverphonic and Morcheeba, making accessible music, with sophisticated harmonies and lush production.

It’s quite a rich mix that common goldfish prepared for us today. I Don’t Feel Today talks about the current state of human society. Growing ever so distant and isolated, he quite intelligently remarked how today, we basically live on top of one another, and yet feel the most isolated and unheard that we’ve ever felt, collectively. He injected his composition with gritty, driving bass to symbolize the breakneck pace of modern life. The playful synth arpeggios and the punchy snare pay beautiful homage to Europop’s finest moments while being solid backbones that provide a major part of this song’s charm.

A trippy musical foray into sensitive, serious topics, explored through the nostalgia-tinted lens of common goldfish’s gorgeous retro-influenced musical landscape. If nothing of its message hit home, its beautiful and entertaining sound should be enough to capture your attention.   

 

PETRICHOR by BRYANNA RAIN

Moataz Gwaily
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PETRICHOR by BRYANNA RAIN

Bryanna Rain’s latest release, Petrichor, is a collection of outtakes, B-sides, and remixes of songs released on her album, released earlier this year, and it’s very important to keep this in mind if you decide to dedicate 36 minutes of your time to listen to this album, as it doesn’t exactly go swimmingly.

Bryanna is an author and a singer out from Richmond, Virginia, who’s been making music since her childhood, releasing her first EP at 13. She’s also an avid player of role-playing games, which act as a source of lyrical and sonic inspiration for her 2019 debut.

 This album, Petrichor, is a weird, interconnected journey that ebbs and flows, rattles and hums, warps, twists, and stutters, but ultimately fails to find a pace, or to make a statement strong enough to be taken into account. The level of electronic mingling on the album’s 12 short pieces is mind-blowing. The amount of acoustic instrumentation is naturally minimal, and that’s more than fine in case the electronics provide a basis that’s solid, functional, and efficient, which they don’t for the most part.

 Pandemica & Blaming Simar are bangers with warped vocals and solid beats. When Ferretheads Attack feature one of the most disconcerting vocals takes I’ve heard in recent times, intentionally modulating to a different key while the music stays put, initially sounding like a vocal blunder only to become obvious, soon afterward, that it’s a bold experiment.

Bryanna’s music is making ripples. Featuring on iTunes playlists as well as charting there, with her video for Arcades, Aeroplanes being aired on MTV. So, not all her music contains this level of edginess or experimentation. I would consider this album of hers a personal release. An album she releases because she connects with the sounds within it. But ultimately not everyone will be able to feel that level of connection, unfortunately, as the level of electronic twisting is simply off the charts. A perfect album, though, for a trip (of that kind).

 

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