Thursday, July 25, 2024

Raquel Bitton




Raquel Bitton's new album is here and it's Magnifique! Sambas, Bossa Novas and Boleros. Latin flair is all over this pulsating compilation, sung in French & Spanish. Some of the Top Latin Grammy® Award Musicians are on this album, including Alex Acuna, Leo Amuedo to name a few amongst 24 stellar musicians. "C'est Magnifique" is available on vinyl.

https://www.raquelbitton.com/

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Esplanada




Esplanada is a French-Dutch project produced in Paris (France). 

They have produced and released two singles (The Little Girl & What Mothers Do). 
Esplanada: - Ray Van D (NL): Vocals, Guitar - Philippe M: Bass, Guitar, Keyboards - Killian Cruiser (UK): Keyboards - Tony Morra (US): Drums, Percussions New album: Burning Bridges Lyrics: Ray Van D Music: Philippe M Produced by Killian Cruiser Drums / Percussions: Tony Morra Recorded in Paris, Warsaw, Algarve, Nashville, Miami.

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/esplanada/1713267667


Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Wein


The band "WEIN" sent us this info: 

We play dynamic, vibrant, and groovy hard rock, without limitations in choosing elements from classic to modern. Bright, lyrical, and sometimes philosophical music is at your service.

Band members:
Konstantin Goncharov – vocals
Pavel Zuy – guitar
Artem Tyurin – bass guitar
Denis Sharokhin – drums

The single "Gnev Stikhii," which has been listened to by 24,000 people on YouTube in the first three months since its release (now 35,000).

Winners of 2 music competitions and participants in major rock festivals such as Dobry Rock, Motoyaroslavets, Safoniy, etc.

We have released 2 albums on the international label Fono Ltd:

Our full-length album "Kompas": http://www.fono.ru/release/742/
Our mini-album "Nasledie": http://www.fono.ru/release/622/

Interview on "Govorit Moskva" radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opHqVylwnwI

Interview in the newspaper: https://smol-news.ru/muzyka-eto-nasha-zhizn/

Our music is available on all digital music platforms:

https://music.yandex.ru/label/4650722
https://zvuk.com/artist/3139141
https://music.apple.com/gh/artist/wein/1647564014
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Gx4EXLuzgTXLhvLbWDrew

Monday, July 22, 2024

Gardenhead



Gardenhead's music can best be described as a mix of prog-rock and alternative metal. Not afraid to experiment, they incorporate everything from flamenco rhythms to stoner fuzz in their songs and although the band extends its branches to many genres, the songs are melodic and made with pop sensibilities in mind. The album blends heavy off-kilter riffs with atmospheric textures and dynamic vocal performances. The first single off of the album "The Ordeal" was mixed by Forrester Savell (Karnivool, SkyHarbor). Grammy-winning sound engineer and producer Darrell Thorp (Foo Fighters, Radiohead) was so thrilled by the song that he wanted to mix a new version of it and use it as teaching material on his mixing academy course. The album has been streamed around 25 000 times in the first two weeks from release.

The gardening is done by Andy (drums), Eero (guitar), Antti (bass) and Jonne (vocals and guitar). Currently the fellas are getting ready for their spring and summer tour so stay tuned for that!

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Andreas Aleman

 

 

Andreas Aleman is actually a fairly experienced musician, who has released records and made a lot of concerts. But due to various reasons, he has stayed in the "background". Now is the time to take the next step and reach the big audience... He took the first step in March 2023, when he secretly auditioned for ”Sweden Got Talent” at National TV4. It resulted in both a standing ovation and a GOLDEN BUZZER from the jury member Johanna Nordström. This took him straight to the final where he also put in an outstanding performance. Although he did not win, he was praised by the jury who were truly moved by Andrea's soulful singing and incredible voice.  Andreas Aleman was born and raised in Södertälje. 
 
Nowadays he lives in Gustavsberg outside Stockholm. When he was 3 years old, he started playing piano and writing simple songs. His parents' taste in music was contagious and after school he used to rush home to listen to their records. This exposed him to Soul, Funk, Blues & Gospel music and it influenced both his musical taste and future musical style. As a 12-year-old, he got to play with a rock band that consisted of his 4-year-old brother and his friends. Andreas played in various bands during his adolescence and attended a 3-year high school program and at the age of 16, he began working as a musician but also as a bandmaster in various bands and for a lot of gospel choirs. Andreas was, among other things, a pianist in the start-up (and a few years later) of the Tensta Gospel Choir in 1996 together with a choir director. 
 
This was started as a project with the aim of working for integration between young people from different cultures. There is no doubt that Andreas has one of Sweden's most beautiful soul voices. He has a capacity to get an entire audience totally wild, for in the next moment, calmly touch them for real. He stands for musical quality at all levels. The sound is a fantastic mix of soul, funk, R&B, West Coast and gospel. The voice, the songs and the feeling in the music have caused many to compare Andreas with some of the greatest. He has released 4 albums and various singles with self-written music. Andreas has also written musics for artists as Laura Pausini, Gary Valenciano and others and on the single "Celebrate The Season" he sings a duet with the American soul star and five-time Grammy winner, Michael McDonald. He has performed in Sweden, Europe and the USA at various clubs and festivals.  
 
Andreas released the single” Christmas Forever” December 1, 2023. and the new lovely single Mad Love February 14 on Valentine`s Day 
 
 https://www.andreasaleman.com/

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Homeless Radio


Homeless Radio is a Ukrainian indie rock band, formed in Kharkiv, in 2016. The band is composed of singer/guitarist Andrew Yampolskiy, lead guitarist Fedor Orlov, bassist Ivan Trikoza and drummer Ivan Orlov. The band's music style represents a mixture of garage rock, alternative rock, and pop music, sometimes adding features of other music genres.
During 2017-2019 the band had active concert activity, especially in the Kharkiv district. Homeless Radio has been participating in the 'Kharkiv Music Day' open-air festival since 2017.

In 2018 Homeless Radio released their 2 demos 'I Don't Care' and 'Cackler' on Soundcloud, which had a positive reaction from their listeners.

At the start of 2021 Homeless Radio joined Sunset Alliance indie label. On May 18, 2021, the band released their first EP called The Truth on all music platforms.

In 2022, the band released its new single About You on May 3. Due to the Russian invention, the band became separated across Ukraine for an undetermined time. The lead singer Andrew had been living in the occupied town of Izyum for three months without any electricity, gas, water, and standard comforts. The release of the song is aimed at supporting him.
After a prolonged hiatus, the band returned with a fresh skate/garage punk single Submarine, an energetic tribute to Richard Ayoade's film and Joe Dunthorne's novel with the same title, which was released on January 9! The team was updated with a bass player from Kharkiv Stepan Tkachuck, while Ihor joined the Ukrainian army. The latest single will was dedicated to him! The tune received shoutouts from Joe Dunthorne and Gordon Raphael, the first producer of legendary The Strokes!

As they begin a monumental new chapter, Homeless Radio are here with their electrifying new single, 'SleepNot', released July 2nd. Get ready to dive into the raw, punky, heavy energy of this summer.

https://linktr.ee/Homelessradio

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Smiling Horse

 

 
Dutch singer songwriter Hans Vleugel. alias Smiling Horse, presents “My Favorite Secret Album".

Hans wrote these songs after his divorce in 1986. Together these 12 songs spanned 7 years. These remained on the shelf as demos until 2008.

Hans found a studio and a female singer (Racquel Roberts) in Los Angeles, and had his demos re-recorded by professional musicians.

Open your ears and listen to Hans' secret album. All 12 songs were written from the heart.
 
https://smilinghorse.bandcamp.com/

Monday, July 15, 2024

Amir Higher

 

Dive into Amir Higher's enchanting cover of Toto's "Africa", a collaborative effort with Moran Lee Kogan. As a skilled music producer and songwriter, Amir infuses this classic with his unique touch, highlighting his vocal prowess and production expertise. This rendition has earned acclaim for its freshness, showcasing Amir's solo talents and collaborative spirit.

Beyond covers, Amir's original music has soared into the top 30 on UK charts, with worldwide airplay resonating globally. His collaboration with Moran underscores his adaptability and creative range. This cover not only revisits a classic but also spotlights Amir Higher as a dynamic force in music, crafting original hits and redefining timeless songs. 
 
 Amir Higher is a highly accomplished artist who has achieved great success with his music. His previous single "I Am Ready" gained airplay in 15 countries and achieved top 30 placement on the UK charts. The accompanying music video also went viral, garnering over 1 million views on YouTube and gaining airplay on multiple TV channels in the USA. Two of Amir's original songs were also featured in "Choices," which won the Best Short Film award at Cannes Film Festival.  Amir's latest single "Can't See You" has already gained massive popularity, with over 1 million views on YouTube and 14k streams on Spotify, as well as a growing fanbase of 26k followers on Instagram. This time, Amir produced the track himself and directed the music video, which integrates 3D animation and real footage. In addition to "Can't See You," Amir has several exciting releases planned for the coming months. Fans can look forward to three versions of "Can't See You" and a brand new song called "Small Box," each accompanied by its own music video.  Amir's talent for songwriting and composition is evident in his music, and his ability to craft catchy pop tunes with anthemic feels has gained him critical acclaim. TuneLoud Magazine described "I Am Ready" as "fun, uplifting, and hopeful," while Amir's music has been praised for its sharp production, strong piano overtones, and clever and nostalgic lyrics. Amir Higher's music is a blend of pop and EDM, and he has a unique talent for communicating genuine feelings through his music. With his growing popularity and undeniable talent, Amir Higher is a name to watch in the music industry.
 
https://www.facebook.com/Amir.Higher/
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/amir-higher/1146261797
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsZhhQFaHRo