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The NFT-fueled record label Purple Fly welcomes three new artists to their ranks with another genre-bending new track. DJ SODA, Lost Chameleon, and Ahin of the group MOMOLAND bring a blend of K-pop and electronic dance music to the table with “Okay!“. Opening with pristine vocals, the track quickly ramps up with a combination of groovy melodies, energetic synths and a bouncy bassline that make for a feel-good, radio-friendly gem. The unexpected twist is the R&B-influenced vocal riff, which adds the perfect layer of complexity to this dynamic track. Press play on “Okay!” to be taken on a multifaceted sonic journey that exemplifies Purple Fly‘s commitment to releasing only the most cutting-edge new music.

Purple Fly is an independent imprint utilizing cryptocurrency’s hottest frontier as a platform for the spectrum of electronic music. The label’s goal is to support collaborations of all forms of art, connecting music and stunning visuals for an immersive experience that spans the sonic realms of trance to trap. Purple Fly releases NFT directly on its official website with each music drop, enabling artists to have access to direct support from their fan base while expressing their creativity.

DJ SODA has proven herself to be more than just a successful DJ; her stellar fashion sense has earned her brand partnerships and modeling gigs for DIOR, GUESS, K-Swiss, New Balance, Nike, Mac, Joy Rich, Nixon, Diamond, Chanel, and more. She released earlier on Barong Family, Spinnin’ Records, and more. On the other hand, Lost Chameleon bridges the worlds of anime and electronic music, undeniably bringing a unique, cci-fi packed character into the K-pop scene. One of his goals is to make his manga comic a huge success. MOMOLAND made their debut through the reality show “Finding MOMOLAND” and starting with the release of their first mini album “Welcome to MOMOLAND.” The group is currently continuing their musical activities as a six-member crew that each possess unique talents. Some of their most notable singles include “BBoom BBoom” and “BAAM.” These new additions to the Purple Fly crew have DJ SODA, Lost Chameleon and Ahin of MOMOLAND joining Laidback Luke, BLVD., Fatman Scoop, Shaquille O’Neal, Sevenn, and more as part of the Purple Fly family. Keep an eye out for more groundbreaking releases from Purple Fly in the near future!

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Nicky Romero returns in the disguise of his alter-ego Monocule with the eighth release “Awakening,” an underground gem featuring vocals by British singer/songwriter Sarah De Warren. The new track wastes no time packing a punch, opening with rhythmic synths and deep, growling basslines. De Warren‘s ethereal vocal riff is carried on euphonious melodies, making for a sonic experience that is meant for late-night club energy. “Awakening” follows Monocule’s recent release “Ways To Heaven” with Jamis featuring composer/pianist Michael G. Moore. Earlier this year, Monocule also dropped his “Monocule Volume 2” EP, which has already amassed over 2.5M streams on Spotify.

After taking the world by storm with early hits such as “Legacy” with Krewella and #1 single “I Could Be The One” with Avicii, Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Mike Williams & Amba Shepherd, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, DallasK & XYLØ, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki & Kiiara to remixes for the likes of Robin Schulz, Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve during these unprecedented times in the music industry. In 2020 he launched his alter ego Monocule, which is dedicated to Nicky‘s never-ending passion for darker and underground vibes. Deep and growling basslines, emotive vocals, and dark and cinematic melodies – this is the sonic spectrum that Monocule represents since his debut release, and we can’t wait to hear more.

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Coffee is everywhere: on restaurant menus, on the kitchen shelf of almost every home, in the hands of passersby and PlayAmo  players. It has become an integral part of everyday life, but often even those who cannot imagine their morning without the characteristic aroma and taste of coffee know too little about their favorite drink. The world of coffee – multifaceted and complex, and sometimes even the basics of coffee science can surprise. We have collected 5 simple facts that will help you better understand what kind of drink has taken such an important place in our lives. 

Coffee Is a Berry

Let’s start with the basics: where does coffee come from? We’re so used to it that we often don’t even think about its origins. Of course, first of all, coffee is a drink. It is made from roasted, ground beans, but how is it made? The beans actually develop inside the coffee berries that grow on coffee trees. Two beans are formed inside a single berry, but there are exceptions – whole, “twin” peaberry beans. Peaberry fruits are considered rare and usually account for no more than 5% of the entire crop.

Arabica and Robusta Are Types, Not Varieties

What does the label “100% Arabica” on the package mean? Often lovers of the drink think that arabica is a variety, although we are talking about a type of coffee. There are many species of the coffee tree, but only a few are cultivated to produce beans, mostly Arabica and Robusta. Arabica, also known as “Arabian coffee,” is considered the most common and popular variety. There are many more varieties, however, among the most famous are Brazil’s Yellow Bourbon, Ethiopia’s Irgacheffe, and Jamaica’s Blue Mountain. Sometimes to get new facets of taste and aroma, roasters mix different varieties of Arabica and Robusta and get coffee blends. In the Specialty Coffee category, these blends are called blends or blends.  

Water Quality Affects the Taste of Coffee

Many factors influence the taste and aroma of coffee: brewing temperature and time, the quality and variety of beans, degree of roasting, and even water quality. The same coffee can unfold differently depending on how it is brewed. Coffee gourmets often experiment and brew their favorite coffee with cold and hot water, with mineral water and even with melted water – the taste changes amazingly.

Those who want to learn how to feel the different notes in coffee and catch even the slightest differences, you should start with a simple comparison of varieties from different countries. Each of them has its own characteristics and unique coffee notes. The Nespresso MasterOrigin collection allows you to evaluate the tastes of the far corners of the world. It includes rare coffees from Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Colombia, Indonesia, and India.

In these countries, farmers use unique ways of gathering and processing beans to get the flawless taste and unique flavor typical of their country. For example, in Nicaragua they use the “black honey” method, which involves leaving as much of the coffee berry pulp on the beans as possible for 30 days under the sun, allowing them to absorb the natural sugar. And in Colombia, farmers use the late-harvest method, which is difficult and risky, but which allows the berries to fully ripen and the beans to fully develop their properties.

Lighter Roasted Coffee Has More Caffeine Than Darker Roasted Coffee

This fact may seem counterintuitive if you are unaware of how the roasting process works. The light roasting process evaporates less water and goes through a lower temperature, so the caffeine stays in the beans. The rich flavor and bitterness of dark roasted coffee give the misleading impression that it has more of an “invigorating” substance, but in reality, it is the opposite: if you are afraid of staying awake because of caffeine, dark roasting is a better choice.

The Most Popular Coffee in FinlandFor Coffee Lovers: Five Things About Coffee You Might Not Have Known

Surprisingly many people, the world leader in coffee consumption is not Italy or Brazil, which are traditionally associated with this drink, but Finland. It is followed by Norway and Iceland. Apparently, in cold countries, people try to warm up with coffee or escape bad weather in cozy coffee shops. But perhaps their leadership is in jeopardy, because interest in coffee continues to grow around the world, and a huge “club” of coffee lovers is replenished daily.

Keiynan Lonsdale has today released his thirst-quenching single and sensual music video clip  for his sultry new track, “Rhythm & Music” to the Australian market. 

The multi-talented Australian actor, singer-song writer and dancer has quickly made a name  for himself as a multi-hyphenate talent, starring in major motion pictures, television series and  now independently releasing his own original music.  

From “Dance Academy” to Hollywood fame, the accomplished actor was the 2020 recipient  of GQ Magazine’s “Actor of the Year” Award and has most recently been seen oozing coastal  cool in the sun-drenched drama, “Eden”.  

Lonsdale is no stranger to the screen, he has been confirmed as a lead actor in the LGBTQ  Rom-Com “My Fake Boyfriend” from Lionsgate & Buzzfeed, featured in the #1 Netflix feature  film “Work It”, had a starring role in Twentieth Century Fox’s film “Love, Simon,” which  garnered $66 million at the world-wide box office making it one of the top 10 highest  grossing teen romance movies of all time and is one of the first openly queer actors to play  the iconic Wally West superhero in the hit CW series “The Flash”. 

Aside from his work in film and television, Lonsdale is extremely passionate about creating  music, and is constantly writing and recording new records. His independently released 

album “Rainbow Boy” earned him a nomination for ‘Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist’  at the 2021 GLAAD Music Awards and reached over 5 million streams in just a few months.  And his recent performances for Billboard & Stonewall has cemented his passion and talent as a triple threat performer.  

The Aussie-raised, LA-cultured pop star shows his stripes as a highly trained dancer, actor  and musician in this raw and sensually-charged new video clip “Rhythm & Music”,  championing his identity with a touch of 80’s nostalgia. 

‘I think Rhythm & Music really shows me at my most stripped back and highlights my passion and confidence. It is representative of my journey to being unapologetically who I am today. The right energies really came together in this video clip, I hope it strikes a chord with  people.” – Keiynan Lonsdale 

“Rhythm & Music” is the first release in a string of productions through which Lonsdale intends to share with his Australian fanbase, who have grown up with him from the time he  was the face of MTV Australia and New Zealand until 2014 and his breaking role as Ollie  Lloyd in the hit television series, Dance Academy. 

“gives us hope for what pop music can do” – GQ UK 

“infectious, funk-driven self-love anthem” – Billboard Magazine 

“recalls Lenny Kravitz and Craig David at their boldest.” – Huffington Post  “Keiynan Lonsdale leads the list of Aussie LGBTQ+ acts to watch# – Rolling Stone Australia 

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