Martin Kuiper

 

 

Martin Kuiper's new single "So You Left Me with a Smile" is a song about what a smile can give you. Kuiper's lyricism is akin to a master storyteller. Get immersed into the story and picture the scenes he is describing. Each line of the song adds something new, from powerful images to deep metaphors that make the listener want to learn more about the story. The melody creates a soothing, powerful and melodic background, and the well-balanced instruments make a full, emotional soundscape.

"So You Left Me with a Smile" is the seventh release from the album "To Feel Is to Believe", and follows the singles "Ordinary Magic", "Mood", "Emotion Dealer", "Always (All The Things I Want)", "You & I" and "Until I Die". Martin Kuiper's debut album "To Feel Is to Believe" will be released this June and contains 10 songs with a semi acoustic pop feel.

 https://open.spotify.com/artist/6XVUh2nrezLH3dtSbfEklv?si=R4LmDxacTLGfPUv1nfbrnA

Lauren Minear

"The Sun" is the third single from Lauren Minear's forthcoming sophomore album, "Chasing Daylight".

Minear has a way of transmuting powerful emotions into resonant songwriting – an ability that shines bright on her newest release. The track is preceded by "The Way It Was" and "Chasing Daylight", which reached #17 on the Singer-Songwriter Itunes Chart in Australia.

It was premiered by Americana Highways, who writes that 'Lauren Minear encourages us all to recognize our own powerful centers in a fresh and edgy new-wave throwback musical arrangement with a touch of synth and a lot of bright guitar upswings.'

EARMILK calls it 'an ethereal number that taps into finding true happiness within ourselves. '

https://www.laurenminearmusic.com/

Elise Lunden

As a melodic and versatile, yet carefully lyrical, singer-songwriter, Elise Lunden combines folk pop with classical influences in order to speak straight to the heart. With her strong and tender soprano voice, as well as her characteristic vibrato, she brings themes of love, loss and hope into a sonic landscape of tranquility where these humane emotions can be felt again as if for the first time. Born in Stockholm in 1991, Elise spent over a decade discovering her singing and compositional voice. 

But before that, Elise and her twin sister Nina would spend their early days singing in harmonies by the piano and exploring different musical styles. When Elise went on to write her own music, the twins would more often spend time in music sessions surrounding Elise’s latest musical work. Since Elise’s sudden passing in 2019, Nina has continued to engage in her sister’s music as an ongoing project. This way, Elise’s empathic, emotional and elegant artistry is able to stay in bloom. The first released EP, Exchanging Silent Sounds, is based on home recordings Elise made for notebook keeping between 2012-2016. Using vocal isolation techniques, Elise’s voice has been extracted and new arrangement added in collaboration with Swedish music producer Daniel Bengtson, as well as some of Sweden’s most prominent musicians. 

Since its release in 2022, the music has caught the attention of local radio stations in several countries, including the UK and the US.

https://www.eliselundenmusic.com/

Park City Connection

Exciting news for music lovers! Introducing "Park City Connection," a new music ensemble that has emerged in a remarkable way. This collective of artists discovered each other on Facebook, and despite living far apart, they all hail from the same region - Parkstad (Park City) in the Netherlands. Their shared roots and passion for music led them to form a unique bond. Their genre of choice? Soft rock. This style perfectly suits their collaborative spirit, allowing each member to infuse their individuality into a harmonious blend. The synergy among these musicians is palpable, and their story adds a layer of authenticity and connection to their music. Mark your calendars for February 1, 2024, as Park City Connection is set to release their first single. This debut promises to showcase not only their musical talents but also the power of connectivity in the digital age. Their journey from virtual acquaintances to a cohesive musical group is a testament to the unifying power of art and the endless possibilities that arise when talent meets opportunity. Keep an eye (and ear) out for Park City Connection - they're bringing something fresh and heartfelt to the soft rock scene!

https://www.3water.nl/homepage/3water-music-pp/park-city-connection

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/

Reginiano

Out of the war in the middle east, award-winning musician Reginiano offers an escape to a musical voyage through his new album "Silent Cloud".

As we gaze into the sky, light-years away, we gain a deep perspective about ourselves, a perspective that connects us in a healthier way to reality.

The album "Silent Cloud" is a cosmic concept album that symbolizes our inner struggles-
between the desire to change and the need to accept, between intimate relationships and dreams, and between pain and healing.

The musical journey ranges from folk, acapella, jazz, Indian rhythms, electronic vibes, and peaks in the sounds of psytrance.

Four singles from the album won international awards in cities like Hollywood, Tokyo, Dubai, Paris, Berlin and Munich.

Reginiano invites listeners to embark on this extraordinary musical voyage, one that transcends boundaries and touches the soul.

https://www.reginiano.com/

alyona alyona and Jerry Heil

 

 

Ukraine presents their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024: "Teresa & Maria" by alyona alyona and Jerry Heil.

This song carries several powerful meanings.

Firstly, the symbolism of the duo of artists and the song's title conveys feminine strength. The main message is embedded in the lyrics "all saints were once born as humans," as everyone starts small, but we are defined by our actions.

The track also reflects their reality, singing about the pain of every Ukrainian. They find strength in people; they unite to get closer to a common goal, to their victory.

Within the first day of its release, the song reached the trends on Ukrainian YouTube, attaining the 4th position. The main Eurovision reviewers and fans predict one of the first places for the Ukrainian duo on the main stage in Malme. Additionally, in the voting on the official Eurovision website, the track "Teresa & Maria'' holds the top position among all participants in the national selection, according to listener votes.

 

 https://www.enkomusic.com/

Ronan Furlong

Always Amazed’ is the new single from Irish musician Ronan Furlong. This energetic and upbeat rock song pushes new musical boundaries as the song evolves, encompassing elements of Celtic, and even Classical music along the way. This adventurous and engaging rocker is thoroughly unique and well worth exploring.

Irish singer-songwriter, Ronan Furlong, displays an approach to song writing that is refreshingly unique and instantly recognisable. He is a renowned songwriter with a diverse and impressive catalogue of releases that have received global airplay (including the BBC). Four of his albums have been placed in the Hotpress top twenty folk albums of the year (2017,2019, 2021 and 2022) including his most recent album “The Hive Mind’s Holiday”. He was named as Rock Radio UK’s “Breakout Artist of 2021”. 

Ronan has developed a distinctive style covering broad range of musical styles and genres. His songs are known for his high level musicianship, committed vocals and a distinctive lyrical approach. His love of history and Philosophy is apparent from his thought provoking lyrics. As a former student of famed Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriella, he has acquired a reputation as a skilled guitarist who uses his abilities to enhance and compliment his songs using subtle lines and clever licks. 

https://ifyouwriteittheywillcome.wordpress.com/ronan-furlong/

Smiling Horse

Hans Vleugel singer songwriter named Smiling Horse. Raised in a very musical familie. Got his first guitar at the age of eleven. He began to write his own songs at the age of twelve. Made his first studio recording when he was twenty one. The Album ‘Curious is his Ninth studio Album. In collaboration with Racquel Roberts Hans made three albums and several CD Singles. Comes out with the remarkable, topical single 'Climate Change/Chains. Sung by Racquel but all intruments play’d and recorded by Hans.

https://smilinghorse.bandcamp.com/

IdaLO

This is Swedish singer/songwriter IdaLO's first catchy single from her forthcoming 2024 album. It features Danish acoustic and electric guitar player, co-writer and producer Finn Olafsson, known from his recordings with artists like Anne Linnet, Pia Raug, Lars Lilholt, Ache - and known for his many instrumental guitar releases.

"Låt världen snurra" is written for IdaLO's daughter in her teenage years. It's a song about not giving in to FOMO (fear of missing out) and highlights the unnecessary haste that many of us experiences once in a while. With the question: where are we going anyway? Where is our end station?
And that everything we search for can be found inside ourselves.

IdaLO (aka Ida Linnea Olsson) appears on the Danish label and music publishing company Olafssongs.

http://www.olafssongs.dk/files-new/artist-ida_lo.htm

The Lethargics

 

The Lethargics music stakes claim and establishes residence in the abandoned and undiscovered music landscapes of what Rock & Roll can be.

Born in the hard beauty of the hills and hollers of Appalachia…steeped in the histories and mysteries of Rock, Blues, Punk, Country, Folk, and Americana…

informed and inspired by the likes of Dylan, Springsteen, Knopfler, Ely, The Clash, The Replacements and The Stones…

The lethargics are simply not like any band you’ve ever heard before.

TheLethargics.com

HiSQ & Terri and Norman Bergen

 

 

HiSQ is known for catchy tunes in many genres. Now they try rockin’ country! 

They teamed up with Norman Bergen, a legend who wrote for instance ”Only A Fool Breaks His Own Heart”. Norman asked his wife Terri to sing this duet with him. It’s like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton reunited. The HiSQ band wanted their original song to sound both modern and traditional with slap-bass and everything. Luckily they also got Norman to play the piano solo.

”I’ll Never Let You Go” with Terri and Norman Bergen tells a story that HiSQ hopes nobody can relate to. But hey, it’s still a compelling country tune!

 https://www.hisq.fi/

David T Carter

 

David T Carter is an Australian singer/songwriter from the Trailer Park Rangers and a pioneering force of the new Modern Americana Era. He was nominated four years in a row as Best Americana Act in the North Bay Bohemian and has been an AAA/AC Radio Artist since 1996. He has performed over 3,000 live performances nationally and internationally since 1991.

A few quotes will be listed below:

“A distinctly individual and promising new talent”
-Rolling Stone

“… More home-grown wit in one song than most alt-country bands do in an entire CD.”
-Greenman Review, Mike Stiles

“... anyone who gets excited about inventiveness that is intelligent will find David T. Carter compulsive listening.”
-London Temple, Maverick Magazine, UK Rate: 4.5 stars

“At every turn the music is impressive”
-Matt Kramer, Pacific Sun 

https://www.davidtcarter.com/

Wild Wisteria

Crystal Tangerine has an internal cohesion whist covering differing spectrums of time, location and musical genre, testament to Wild Wisteria’s versatility.

The album opens with "Going Home", lamenting the lost 'age of the 78 vinyl', followed by the title track, inspired by machinations during one of the most fascinating periods in Australian politics, but with universal relevance to life in general.

"On the Dark Side of the Moon", "Unrequited Love", "I Did Not Year You" and "House of Many Faces" showcase the different facets of love within the genres of Rock, Prog Rock, Classic Rock, Folk and Pop.

"Moment by Moment" is a timeless, Adult Contemporary Pop Ballad. "Shanghai Cowboy Show" has a US Country Jazz vibe. "Blue Skies in Paradise" is Pop Orchestral Indie Rock, inspired by the Italian Amalfi Coast. "Smokin’ Annies’ Place" is pure Jazz, drawn from the backstreets of New Orleans.

https://wildwisteria.hearnow.com/

GULF STREAM Riders

 

Gulf Stream Riders, aka Christopher John and Nalle, are former members of a hard rock band that had a record deal with Warner Music in Scandinavia and toured the clubs in LA. After a breakup that lasted many years, with Chris studying back home in NY and Nalle writing and producing for artists around the world, they reunited to pursue the long time dream of making the kind of music closest to their hearts; Country/Folk. Gulf Stream Riders latest, I’ll Be There, is a fun, upbeat Americana tune about trying to find love in the modern age; asking for vulnerability when it's so hard to let one's guard down. https://songwhip.com/gulfstreamriders

Dry White Bones

From the EP Nasty to Touch, Hippocandy is a railroad journey, insistent repeating rhythm and wailing blues harp, growly voice and Rock n Roll feel guitar all adds up to a  crazy mixed genre that hints of Folk, Bluegrass, Rock, Gypsy, Industrial, hip hop and post punk.

Artist Bio

Festival favourites Dry White Bones, appeared at Glastonbury Festival this year two days running, this is the 4^th time they have been asked to perform at this major festival.

Boomtown is next for them and they will be performing on Friday 11^th August, Forgers Mill Stage, 5.00pm til 6.00pm, this will be their fifth time and to coincide with that this single will be released the day before.

The band are an eclectic mix of Darren Smith, a very dominating on stage presence, crazy lyricist, magic guitar strummer and front man, Dave Gibson, fine blower of blues harp and rattler of teapots and washboards and Harry Ford now resident stand up drummer driving the tracks along, Darren used to sit down and play drums with his feet, Harry has come in and given Darren the freedom to be the front man he always was.

Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/DryWhiteBones

Eddie Mole

Eddie is a highly regarded musician, writer and performer based in the Southwest, who merges his folk, rock and blues roots, with the sounds of the diverse Bristol music scene. His songs are direct, distinctive, and span several genres. They have been labelled as “Alt, Noir Rock”, with shades of Nick Cave, Lou Reed and Bowie. Eddie regularly works with band members Pete Brownbridge (double bass/bass) and Adrian Tucker (Drums/percussion) and other friends. The band have a strong chemistry, which can be heard in their Gonna Run, Sleep & How Dark singles and How Dark EP. Recent releases include, The Bear Pit, the tongue in cheek Flowers and thought provoking Dead Bird. Eddie also provides “driving” bass lines for Adam and the Hellcats and is a founder member of the Southwest prog rockers, The Angry Badgers.

 

Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/eddiemolemusic/

https://eddiemole.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7FOzyptq6bVg3ALaIcAVw

https://www.reverbnation.com/eddiemole

https://twitter.com/MoleEddie

https://www.instagram.com/musiceddiemole/

Birds are better

The brainchild of Norwegian singer-songwriter Stian Fjelldal, Birds Are Better brings a unique slant to folk music with a fusion of traditional folk, power-pop, synth-rock and indie-pop.

The Other Side Reviews describes the project as a meeting between Charlie Puth and Mumford and Sons while Of Monsters and Men comes to the minds of Nordic Music Central and Music To Blame.

Fjelldal himself is a huge fan of artists like Fleet Foxes and Loney Dear and you might be able to spot Birds Are Better somewhere in between.

The project was launched this fall and “Marigold” is his second single. More singles will come before the debut album release in 2023.

https://www.facebook.com/stianfjelldal

Birds are better

The brainchild of Norwegian singer-songwriter Stian Fjelldal, Birds Are Better brings a unique slant to folk music with a fusion of traditional folk, power-pop, synth-rock and indie-pop.

The Other Side Reviews describes the project as a meeting between Charlie Puth and Mumford and Sons while Of Monsters and Men comes to the minds of Nordic Music Central and Music To Blame.

Fjelldal himself is a huge fan of artists like Fleet Foxes and Loney Dear and you might be able to spot Birds Are Better somewhere in between.

The project was launched this fall and “Marigold” is his second single. More singles will come before the debut album release in 2023.

https://www.facebook.com/stianfjelldal

Rezo

Rezo is the musical project of Irish duo Colm O’Connell and Rory McDaid who is based in Spain. Initially a virtual collaboration borne out of the Covid pandemic (Rezo means “I pray” in Spanish) the pair released their critically acclaimed debut album Travalog in May 2021. Recorded entirely remotely, UNCUT Magazine described it as an “atmospheric calling card from a band who inhabit a hazy hinterland between melodic electronica and the moodier proto-Americana of say Sparklehorse or Mercury Rev. The varying sonic palettes weave together beautifully...” Monolith Cocktail called it “a real achievement; a triumph of great melody, feel, and above all songwriting.” Their follow-up album Sew Change is out now. Folk Radio UK called it “even more remarkable” and “proof that Rezo are still at the forefront of generating fresh and creative collages of sounds. This is what great music is capable of being.” Recorded in Dublin’s Darklands studio with Dan Doherty (Fontaines DC), Sew Change channels effortlessly evocative melodies and immaculate arrangements into songs that mine the innocence of the past to make sense of a more complicated present. Musically it moves from soft acoustic openers that call to mind Wilco to McCartney-esque piano ballads and on to the electronic pop of say Hot Chip or Grandaddy.

Rezo.ie