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Brazilian DJ/producer Maz teamed up with his fellow Brazilian Antdot for their new single “Sky Father” with Beacon Bloom which is out now via their own label Dawn Patrol Records. It also coincides with a huge career landmark for Maz in that he has just signed with the Wasserman booking agency, placing himself in the excellent company of artists such as Ben UFO, The Blessed Madonna, BLOND:ISH, DJ Seinfeld, Dom Dolla, Enrico Sangiuliano, Fred again.., Gui Boratto, Honey Dijon, Mind Against, ODESZA, and more with the prestigious and world’s biggest agency. “Sky Father” itself represents both artists’ dynamic styles, mixing euphonious melodies with a progressive house and techno influence for a track that balances its emotive lyrics and vocals with a deeply groovy sonic landscape. It’s the perfect track for those moments on the dance floor where everyone wants to sing along. Read on for more on Maz‘s inspiration behind the track and his massive signing with Wasserman:

“Although Antdot and I have already released other collaborations on the remix front, ‘Sky Father‘ is the first-ever original track we worked together on. It came even before our remixes of ‘Todo Homem‘ and ‘Povoada,’ which reached #1 on Beatport‘s Organic House and Afro House charts, so now it’s becoming a very special follow-up. It took us a long time to release it because we care deeply about this record, and we invested a significant amount of time making adjustments to improve its sound.” – Maz about “Sky Father“

“I’m honored and grateful to have Wasserman working with us. I’m incredibly happy to know that such a talented and exceptional team believes in my career. They collaborate with many artists whom I’m a fan of, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of one of the biggest booking agencies in the world.” – Maz about signing to Wasserman

As Brazil‘s current hottest export, Maz has been making waves in his home country’s electronic scene since 2015 before taking the global stage. With a sophisticated sound that includes influences of multiple types of house and techno as well as vocal progressive, Maz has gained support from some of the industry’s most respected names, from Diplo, Tiësto, Black Coffee, Rüfüs Du Sol, Keinemusik (&ME, Rampa, Adam Port), Michael Bibi, ANNA, Vintage Culture, Bonobo, Lee Burridge, Blond:ish, Matador, Stephan Jolk, Mochakk, Camelphat, and Kolombo. His remix of Luediji Luna‘s “Banho de Folhas” has amassed over 7 million streams and reached #1 on Beatport’s Afro House chart, while his remix of Zeca Veloso‘s “Todo Homem” with Antdot also capped at #1 on Organic House. The two’s label Dawn Patrol has already gained incredible traction with its releases, setting Maz and Antdot up for a very successful future.

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Romanie’s power lies in her storytelling – her ability to see the world beyond the noise and channel her introspections into piercingly relatable yet beautiful songs. Her latest single ‘Are We There Yet?’ taps into the nuanced feeling of being never enough, of always striving for the next thing. With this she primes the landscape for her debut album ‘Are We There Yet?’ – a body of work exploring the intricacies and intensity of time itself.

“The idea for the song came from a prominent feeling in my life where I always feel like I’m looking towards the next goal, dreaming about the next thing. Always running out of time and feeling like seconds are slipping through my fingers. Especially throughout lockdown, I felt like I was aging but nothing else was happening and I got so frustrated by what felt like missed opportunities.” Romanie

Collaborating once again with acclaimed producer Alex O’Gorman (Angie McMahon, BATTS), Romanie has also taken on a co-production role for the single. Mastering was skillfully handled by Isaac Barter (Alex The Astronaut, Didirri).

The single ‘Are We There Yet?’  serves as the centerpiece of Romanie’s forthcoming debut album. Inspired by a sense of perennial restlessness and the constant pursuit of personal goals, it captures the inner struggle of being perpetually fixated on the future. Feeling the weight of stagnation and a deep frustration with missed opportunities during the lockdown period, she imbues a genuine and palpable urgency within the song.

Initially uncertain about the song’s completion, Romanie revisited her creative process a year later when she stumbled upon an old voice memo that bore the question, “Are We There Yet?” – with a new found mindset of brutal honesty she was able to re-craft the single with piercing authenticity.  

“For ‘Are We There Yet?’ this approach definitely was a great vibe – I wanted it to feel like the song was rushed, as if you’re always on edge. I still wanted it to be a playful song, imagining my 10 year old self sitting in my mom’s car and asking 50 million times ‘are we there yet? when will we arrive?’ – as if that would get me my answer when I’d have made it in the music industry or life in general,” Romanie

The forthcoming album, “Are We There Yet?,” is a heartfelt tribute to Romanie’s fixation on time and marks a significant turning point as a song-writer. Throughout the creative process, Romanie found inspiration and guidance through School of Song workshops and her friend Kate Davis, whose mentorship allowed her to tap into the raw essence of her writing. It was during this time that Romanie shared some DIY voice memos with Alex O’Gorman, prompting an immediate decision to embark on the album-making journey together. 

“The whole album is basically an ode to my obsession with time, timing and movement in space and time. Being uncomfortable and real, it’s the first time I’ve been completely honest with myself throughout writing songs and saying things as they are without trying to be poetic or trying to impress someone.” Romanie 

PRAISE FOR ROMANIE

“Ethereal and melodic with the sort of songwriting prowess that makes you feel privileged to even be listening to such a composition.”

Rolling Stone Australia

“Romanie’s vocals are pure and direct. The lyrics are poignant, the melody gorgeous and the song has an appealing honesty to it.”

AU Review

“The track navigates feelings of loneliness and isolation, feeling separate from the world and those around you”

MILKY

“Graceful amongst the rumble and moving in emotion. Gorgeous Romanie!”

Claire Mooney, triple j

“Warm, soulful and intrinsically beautiful Romanie’s music is guaranteed to bring you calm and joy.”

Women In Pop

ARE WE THERE YET? (single) is out July 12

ARE WE THERE YET? (album) is out October 26

Romanie: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | Twitter | Triple j Unearthed I Merch

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The Dutch-born and Nashville-based Platinum duo Vicetone releases their first EP since 2019, titled “Departing Reality,” and it’s exactly the dreamy escape the title promises. Featuring tracks that cross genres between electronic and dance-pop sounds, the 4-track package creates an emotive and yet dance-worthy ethos. Starting with the brand new lullaby-esque “Voices In My Head,” which fuses ethereal melodies and a futuresque drop with silky vocals. Vicetone continues the vocal-driven wave with the previously released “The World Has A Heartbeat,” which features organic basslines and crystalline melodies, while “Dopamine Junkie” is a playfully danceable anthem. Rounding out with the euphonious “Tomorrow Never Comes,” the EP delivers both the easy summer listening vibes that are perfect for any occasion as well as serious dancefloor fillers, right on time for Vicetone‘s EP-themed summer tour. Read on for what Vicetone had to say about the EP below:

“The ‘Departing Reality‘ EP represents the feeling of floating away and having your worries disappear when you’re listening to music that really hits you. We produced songs for this EP that gave us goosebumps and put us in that blissful state of being transported by the melodies.” – Vicetone

Since 2012, Vicetone has built a reputation for consistently delivering addictive melodies and pushing the creative bounds of dance music. Infectiously melodic and energetic, the distinct Vicetone sound has earned Dutch DJ/Producer duo Ruben den Boer and Victor Pool over 1 billion streams, multiple Platinum and Gold records, and a loyal global fanbase. While still in college, the childhood friends released their debut record, “Harmony,” and were quickly launched to global notoriety – within the year, they landed a spot on DJ Mag‘s prestigious Top 100 DJ list and began touring globally. Vicetone has since brought their brand of emotionally charged dance music to their 2021 album “Legacy” and hits like “Nevada” and “Something Strange“, a #1 chart-topper on Sirius BPM. Their viral hit “Astronomia” became a TikTok phenomenon and a bona fide stadium anthem, currently streaming over 1 million plays per day. Their dedication and talent quickly caught the attention of audiences, leading to performances at festivals across Europe and Asia, including Dream Station Seoul and iconic venues like the Hanoi Opera House. With releases on influential record labels like Ultra, Spinnin’ Records, Armada Music, and Monstercat, Vicetone solidified their position as trailblazers in the electronic music scene. Aside from their shared musical endeavors, Ruben and Victor also connect through their mutual love for video games. They consider gaming to be an essential part of the bond they formed as teenagers, giving them an opportunity to escape reality and tap into their childlike curiosity. This mindset translates into their music-making process, allowing them to be playful and creative with their compositions.

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Mainland Break, the Denver-Colorado based five-piece indie-rock sensation have today released their anticipated debut album ‘One Way Ticket to Midnight’. Alongside this release they also share their spotlight single ‘Portland’ with accompanying music video. With this release the band take listeners on a sonic journey through the night, confronting fleeting and fading memories and the unchangeability of the past.

“One Way Ticket to Midnight takes the listener through a lonely, reflective night that recalls distant friendships, lost love, and missed opportunity. It begins at sundown, with the golden nostalgia of “Calling After” and builds to the revelry of “One Way Ticket to Midnight” – set at the height of the night. The album works towards sunrise, but never realises the dawn, and leaves the listener alone and grasping at fading memories.” Mainland Break

The album was the result of a combined effort of unified talent from a range of contributors. It was recorded and produced by Mark Anderson (Sylvan Esso) at Cowboy Cowabunga Recordings and Glory Bird Studios, mixed by the talented Joey Oaxaca (White Reaper, twen, Mamalarky) and mastered by Dave Cooley for Elysian Masters (DIIV, M83). The result is a sonically rich and captivating listening experience that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on fans of indie rock.

One Way Ticket To Midnight includes previous singles ‘One Way Ticket To Midnight’ and ‘Calling After’. The 10-track album takes listeners on an emotive and introspective journey. A sonic experience that will have you clutching at fading memories dissecting the common experiences of fleeting and fading love, the enduring nature of relationships, the uncertainty of the future, and the unchangeability of the past. The album commences at sunset and begins to confront the emotions that linger in the night, ultimately building to a crescendo of the title track before continuing towards a sunset that never arrives.

The second track of the album “Portland” is released as the spotlight track of the album and provides a glimpse of Mainland Break’s sonic and visual journey. The accompanying music video is treated to be reminiscent of old super-8 footage, flickering film and fuzzed out visuals herald the simplicity of the past.

Mainland Break consists of Evan Oliver, Kevin Kohl, Travis Rice, Ian Gassman, and Steven Hennig who come together in a harmonious mix of talent, power and a desire to explore their musicianship. The world was first introduced to them and their sunny indie rock sound with their acclaimed 2019 EP, ‘Short Stay’. After a 4 year hiatus of refining their sonic identity they returned in early 2023 with the title track of their imminent debut EP.

ONE WAY TICKET TO MIDNIGHT TRACKLIST

Calling After
Portland
Split Time
Talking in the Cinema
The Ranger
One Way Ticket To Midnight
Replacements
All Night
Lucky Mile
Memory Fades

PRAISE FOR MAINLAND BREAK

“US outfit preview their debut album with this bold and driven indie-rock gem”
Mystic Sons

“‘One Way Ticket to Midnight’ is a driving indie rock singalong, carried by a propulsive bassline and a gleaming chorus. The narrative of the album walks through the events of a single night, and the title track acts as the record’s anthemic peak, where the rock revelry and effortless energy are at their highest.”
Under the Radar

“ [they] have you finding it difficult to resist having a bit of a bop, whether you’re in your chair or on the dance floor.”
Essentially Pop

“ Mainland Break let loose in the best way possible on this glistening, golden-hued single, all but ensuring we pay close attention to them in the lead-up to their promising debut album’s release.”
Atwood Magazine (Calling After single)

“One Way Ticket To Midnight (single) is a zippy cool tune stoked up by riff-manic guitars, a vigorous bass/drums tandem, and clear-cut vocals. Buzzing stuff for your hungry ears. Don’t miss it.”
Turn Up The Volume

One Way Ticket To Midnight is out July 21st
Mainland Break: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Bandcamp