Introducing 16-year-old singer-songwriter Elke Schon and her debut single ‘Talk To Me’. Not to be underestimated due to her age, the Gold Coast based artist has been taking singing lessons since she was young and had music as a foundational part of her childhood. She explains, “singing has always been a gateway for me to express myself”, and now she is taking the natural next step. Fulfilling her childhood dream to release her own music, this single marks the beginning of her journey as a professional musician.
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Ben Harper has revealed B-side versions of the songs “Joshua Tree” and “Inland Empire”, which originally appeared on his 2020 album Winter Is For Lovers. While the original tracks are solo instrumental slide guitar performances from Harper, the new B-sides feature an ensemble including Robert Glasper, Jimmy Paxson and Mike Valerio.
Listen to the new versions of “Joshua Tree” and “Inland Empire” HERE.
“It is hard to call these B-Sides,” Harper explains. “They are another iteration of the album that exists and I am very excited we found a way to release these versions. Going into Capitol Studios with Robert, Mike and Jimmy – 3 of my all-time favourite musicians in the world – with Niko Bolas engineering, was off the chain. Music happened between the laughter and the joy. I hope you can hear that in these sessions.”
Winter Is For Lovers is in many ways a culmination of Ben’s entire musical life. The intimate and ambitious solo recording is his first-ever entirely instrumental project, 15 original compositions that seamlessly flow together, imagined as a symphony for guitar. Watch just Ben and his Monteleone lap steel guitar perform Winter Is For Lovers in its entirety at The Folk Music Centre, the famous music shop that his grandparents opened in the late 1950s in Claremont, CA, HERE.
The music heard on Winter Is For Lovers is deeply ingrained in Harper’s DNA and leads directly back to aforementioned Folk Music Centre. The shop and community centre has hosted music legends of all stripes, many of which Ben met while working there. Some of the album’s many musical inspirations were visitors, including John Fahey, the godfather of the American Primitive movement, slide guitar master Taj Mahal, who Ben would later study with, plus the likes of Leonard Cohen, Jackson Browne and more.
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Melbourne, Australia.
How did you first start playing music?
Music has always been a part of my life. I came from a lineage of piano players so having a musical instrumental around the house growing up was a normal thing. I taught myself how to play the guitar and started teaching myself how to produce music on Acid Pro, when that was the thing back in the day. I did all the music subjects throughout high school and just started writing and studying songs for fun, never knowing it would lead to this someday.
Been a little crazy, just released the second single, Just Another Love Song and the promo around that has been a little taxing. It’s super exciting though, just really happy to get some new music out there and to be working with an amazing management team (Cartel Management), who have really helped to streamline the process.
Danny and I met many eras ago lol! I was actually his singing teacher back in the day and he came to me with some lyrics that he’d written, and we sat down, and things just started to flow. Originally, we were working more on Danny’s solo stuff with his vocals on the songs but as time progressed, we felt that my vocal would be more suited to how we wanted the stories to be told.
Your debut single ‘Treading Water’ made it to the final of the international songwriting competition, how did this song come about?
Honestly, don’t know how it came about. We were very surprised but nevertheless, humbled, and very thankful for the opportunity. One thing we can attribute to its success is the amazing director for the video clip, Herson Delos Santos. Herson really saw the vision we had for the video clip which centred around the awareness of mental health and really brought it to life. If anything, we’ve got him to thank for making it as a finalist.
The song concept actually started as being a sappier type of love song but as we started to write it, Danny came to me with some lyrics that were a little more painful and about unrequited love. As songwriters, Danny and I both seem to lean towards the more honest concepts around life. If we’re going to write about love, we’re going to write about the little honest thought processes that go on in someone’s head, like how worried we are about being uncool in front of someone they’re attracted to.
JALS was 100% recorded, produced and mastered at my home studio and I did it all on my own. All of our tracks have been produced this way.
It’s the second single and especially after Covid last year, which effectively ruined all of our plans, this single means a heck of a lot. It’s about just getting back out there and being free to just speak truth. As a private person, there’s a lot of things that I write in songs that I’d never say out loud and that’s what these songs do. In effect, being able to speak my mind without actually saying any words. We’re really excited about JALS and for the rest of this year with some follow up singles but JALS is the first cab of the rank and we can’t wait to see how she goes.
Well, Covid was a little of a blessing in disguise. Both Danny and I found that we had more time to write and focus on our music. We were in Zoom sessions every couple of days, just writing our little butts off and JALS was actually a song that was written in Covid. I did a streamed show as well which was pretty fun and slightly awkward because I was clapping at myself at the end of each song.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’m really loving JP Saxe at the moment. I love how clever he is with the way he crafts his melodies around the honesty of the lyric.
I’ve recently started taking up bike riding. I’m not very good at it but it’s a good way to get out of the house for some fresh air whilst also incorporating some exercising.
We’re really excited about 2021. We’ve got another 2 singles we’re looking to drop and hopefully an EP towards the end of the year or early 2022. We’re also looking to get out there and do our own shows hopefully in the second part of this year.
Favourite food? That’s a tough question, ummm, everything! Being from a Filipino background, food is definitely a huge part of me. If I had to boil it down to a specific cuisine, I’d have to say Malaysian food because it’s got such a broad variety of flavours.
Favourite place to hang out? I love being outdoors, going on hikes or going camping so one of my favourite places to go to just get grounded would be Wilson’s Prom.
Collaborating on projects like this is relatively new territory for you – is it something you’d like to explore further now?
Yes! Definitely something I’d like to keep doing and get better at. I’ve always been relatively closed off with my song writing, so I’d like to one day make a collaborative project of sorts!
How did you first link with KP Hydes and how do you think his presence on ‘Lush Lyfe’ changed the original idea you had for it (if it did)?
I met KP a while ago at a gig in Canberra. He’s really good friends with one of my good friends/band members, and of course we have a really cool bond. To be honest, the original idea wasn’t really a song at all, just a drum groove that I had on my hard drive for a while. Wasn’t till KP had come for a visit one night we decided just to work on it. Lush Lyfe came about really, really quickly.
Is this the sort of music we’d hear you listening to outside of your own project? What’s the sort of music that’s getting you by these days?
Such a hard question to answer, simply because my tastes change so often. I’ve been listening to hip hop for a while, but also have been getting into more of an electronic vibe these days. It really depends what mood I’m in.
It’s a vibe of a track that spotlights your vocals as it does KP’s – what was the best part of this experience for you as a vocalist and songwriter?
Funnily enough, the vocal hook at the end of the song, was originally part of another song I had written about a year ago, but it just seemed to fit in perfectly. I think the best thing about this collab though was how easy and fun it was just to mix something with KP. We didn’t have to stress or try too hard, just kind of went with it.
It also shows a lot of versatility for you as a performer – how important is it for you to remain pushed and challenged creatively?
This is something that I’ve actually thought about a lot recently. I think it is definitely important to always push yourself, and I try to approach song writing, practise and even just listening to new music in the same vein. I’ve only just noticed that I don’t ever really stop thinking about music.
You’re back on the road, how has it been preparing these shows after not being able to tour for so long?
I guess it’s both weird and not weird at the same time. I love being on the road but also love being at home making music and hanging with friends! I think a good mix at the moment is doing me really well.
Now ‘Lush Lyfe’ is out, what is coming next for Oly Sherman?
I’ve just wrapped up an album, so plenty to come from that!
Saturday 17th April Since I Left You Sydney
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Friday 7th May The Bearded Lady Brisbane
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Thursday 13th May Treehouse on Belongil Byron Bay
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Friday 14th May Flow Cafe Old Bar, NSW
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Saturday 15th May Sol Bar (Loungebar) Maroochydore
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Thursday 20th May The Lansdowne Sydney
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“Bursting with style, substance, and flair” – Loudwire
“Next level heavy” – Knotfest
“Neck-snapping” – The Noise
“A crushing breakdown, huge chorus, thundering verses …you know the drill” – Kerrang!
“Bludgeoning riffs, an earworm of a chorus and one of the hardest mosh calls you will hear all year, it’s quite something” – Rock Sound
After thrilling their legion of fans by surprise dropping the blistering and brand new track Devastation —see above for early press praise— gold-selling, Columbus, Ohio-based rock band Beartooth have announced details regarding their fourth studio album Below.
Fans can pre-order the album, which will arrive on June 25 via Red Bull Records, here.
“Below is by far my favourite album I’ve made to date,” says frontman Caleb Shomo. “It covers the dark side of dealing with mental strain during the last year. I gave it all I had — musically and lyrically. Is it too dark? Possibly, but it was as honest as I could be about how I felt. I hope everyone is ready to strap in for a wild ride of head banging and rocking.”
To celebrate the announcement, the band has shared the video for the new song The Past Is Dead. The video features the band in performance mode, which is its most natural state. The members are surrounded by stunning pyrotechnics and an otherworldly demon, who can be spotted in the album cover art pictured below.
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Recorded in a run-down loft and staring down eviction in 2012, Dark Hearts Can Radiate White Light captures the intense and honest performances of a close-knit band of friends, beloved by audiences in Canada and the UK. 2013 release plans were halted by the shocking and untimely death of lead singer and guitar powerhouse Chris Levoir. This remarkable 3rd album from Toronto rock band The Mark Inside will now be available for the first time world-wide on all digital streaming platforms via Fortune Stellar Records / The Orchard.
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We went back home to Perth for a month to see the family after a really long year stuck in Sydney! It was tough not being able to get into WA but we were lucky to have each other. Even though there were times when we wanted to rip each other’s heads off. We did write a heap of music though. Most of it was average but there’s definitely some gold in there!
I think during covid we were over thinking the music we were writing. Whether it was insensitive to what was going on in the world or just simply didn’t have a strong meaning. Mindless is a story about a guy we met during covid. He’s a breakdancer with a Peter Pan mentality and that’s what the song is about. Life’s not meant to be serious so have a bit of fun.
Mindless to us is taking a leaf out of Darrio’s (street dancer) book. Not letting age dictate how much fun you can have. Live in the moment and just be mindless for a bit. Try it, it’s nice
We are sitting on a huge pile of music. So an album makes sense. We want to release something for us. Something we can look back on and be proud of. I think if we like it, then a lot of other people will dig it!
We both surf so any chance we get we head down the coast hunting waves. I make a bit of furniture too and palassi sells red bulls sometimes.
We want to get back on the road again and play some shows. Few festivals on the cards and I’d say we will do an Australian tour!
We went to Una’s last night in Darlinghurst. Biggest snitty Iv ever seen. We both can’t walk properly today.
Where are you currently based?
South London.
Growing up in a musical household I was exposed to a variety of music. I started playing the drums at the early age of 8, and played in Jazz, Rock bands and eventually an orchestra at the start of secondary school. This really laid down the foundations of my musical experience and opened me up to different ways of interpreting sound. My dad is a big lover of rare vintage synthesisers dating back to the 70’s to present day, but it’s only when I started Goldsmiths University I really got me into his collection, and I rediscovered a new side to my passion for electronic production.
Currently working on new music with NULA , whilst also working on the Leaps project and a variety of talented artists remotely, which has been an amazing experience so far. Although it’s all been mostly online due to covid restrictions, it unlocked a new sense of creativity which is exciting. Covid has been a challenging time mentally but also a time to be productive – I really miss gigs, seeing friends etc. In some ways It’s also been a great time to make music and really get stuck in.
At the core my favourite soundscapes exist in music created by artists such as Boards of Canada, SBTRKT, Four Tet, Bicep and I’m also a big fan of 90’s electronic music in the vein of Aphex Twin, Faithless…etc. Sonically these are the landmarks that I identify with usually when thinking about grooves and sound depth. I love emotive melodies and cinematic production so anything that fits in between is usually the direction I go in.
I wrote the track quite quickly, I started messing around with a Juno 106 and ended up building it on a garage beat. I pulled it apart and anchored the track with a piano riff which triggered an emotion that felt distant, I went on a journey and allowed the sounds to naturally dictate where I went next.
I recorded, mixed and mastered the track myself in my bedroom.
I used Ableton as the main DAW and explored with a Pro-One Synth and Juno – Really into vintage synthesizers and sampling.
The uncertainty of not knowing how someone really feels about you.
I wanted the first set of singles to be self released under my newly discovered label ‘Leaps and Bounds’. We live in a day and age where independent artists can do a lot themselves with hardwork and dedication. It just felt right for the first set of singles, in the future I would be open to releasing off a seperate label.
Nadiah and I have been writing a set of singles, we are looking to release another single in April which is exciting. We have quite a few exciting things in the pipeline we look forward to sharing over the course of this year.
It’s all been a natural progression going into this project, I think I can only keep going in an upward trajectory as I continue exploring and evolving over time. I’d like to eventually work with other artists and collaborate as I believe that there is always more magic to be discovered.
Jacques Greene, BICEP, Fred Again.., DJ Seinfeld, Logic1000, Ross From Friends, Four Tet.
Been getting into Skateboarding again, I’ve always had a passion for it – Also love the new Tony Hawk skate game. A classic.
Planning on releasing my debut EP which I’m really excited for and currently working on more singles to release towards the end of the year. Hopefully when live shows can resume again I’d like to do some DJ sets, gigs and maybe festivals in the summer. Until then I’m enjoying the ride.
‘Leaps – Miles Apart’ is out now via Leaps and Bounds’
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ALAN BRAXE – ‘IN LOVE WITH YOU’ FEAT. ROMOULD (ALAN BRAXE REMIX)
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In 2003 Alan Braxe and friend Romauld teamed up as ‘The Paradise’ to release ‘In Love With You’, a track that fast became an underground classic of its time. It was held much to critical acclaim, with global support from artists such as Justice, Armand Van Helden, Duke Dumont, Breakbot and more.
Since its release, Alan Braxe has been playing an alternative version of the original in clubs, keeping it as a secret and personal tool in the mechanism of his beloved DJ sets.
Now, after 12 years Braxe shares the record with the rest of the world, as he releases ‘In Love With You’ Featuring Romauld (Alan Braxe Remix) on his own Vulture Music.
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Alan Braxe is a name synonymous with fabricating Frances’ electronic music scene and has since remained one of ‘French Touch’ house’s seminal characters. With a consistent flow of output over the last two decades, Braxe has always been able to maintain the relevance of his music that boasts 100 influential titles; his rework of ‘In Love With You’ continues to demonstrate his pioneering house sound.
From the very beginning of his career, Alan Braxe embraced Paris’ underground nightclub scene as a focal point for his sound which then saw him form a creative partnership with Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter. The duo that officially started out with ‘Vertigo’; Braxe’s first single, released via Bangalter’s ‘Roulé’ imprint in 1997, went on to define the one-off alliance that produced the mainstream cultural phenomenon ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ as Stardust.
Continuing the spread of his influence throughout his career, Braxe’s ‘Vulture’ label has provided a futurist, open and musically free space for diverse and talented artists such as Lifelike and Kris Menace. The imprint, which was re-launched last year with Alan Braxe’s ‘The Ascent’ EP’ has been a platform for his own releases as well as powerful collaborations with the likes of Fred Falke.
Lending his vocals on the track, Romauld has been an active singer in the French music scene for the last 20 years. He has also released on Braxe’s Vulture, as well as titles such as Kitsuné and Edbanger. Romauld’s ability to capture the essence of emotion in as little as few notes has led him to work on projects such as Justice’s ‘Woman’ and ‘Woman Worldwide’ LP’s: a collaboration that opened the door to him entering the select club of Grammy Awarded honoured artists.
Showing no sign of slowing the paradigm of his creative output, Alan Braxe excels his release of ‘In Love With You’ into 2021 and beyond.
The Paradise ‘In Love With You’ Featuring Romauld (Alan Braxe Remix) is out now on Vulture Music
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Title: Danca
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Acebergtm returns to one of Africa‘s fastest-growing entertainment companies SJW Entertainment as its hottest new artist, who makes an impressive entrance into 2021 with his first single of the year “Danca,” which also announces the future EP. With a sultry voice reminiscent of artists like Drake and J.Cole, who also happen to be his biggest inspirations, Acebergtm fuses groovy melodies and gentle R&B-inspired beats to make “Danca” a single that is made for heating up the dancefloor or simply listening to over a strong drink. The track offers a peek into this talented startup artist’s style and global influences, which are displayed over the course of new songs on the upcoming “Far From Home” EP. Press play on “Danca” and let Acebergtm introduce himself.
“As a kid growing up in a city populated with creatives, ‘Far From Home‘ was inspired by the thought of me trying to be abstract. As a rapper trying to show more versatility and fitting into my own niche in the music industry. The EP represents a journey, untold stories, and the passion for being extraordinary” – Acebergtm
Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, Acebergtm grew up with exposure to a variety of different music genres and fell in love with hip-hop and rap, citing Wyclef Jean as one of his earliest inspirations. In tandem with music was his passion for writing and poetry, which led him to begin writing his own songs at age 15. He eventually entered the studio circuit, networking with different producers and fledgling artists such as Kel P, Phantom and Tempoe, WineXroll, JFred, Fredibeat, Oshobeats, Mcomms, Graydon. During those early years, he cut his teeth as both a rapper and a singer in the Nigerian music scene. Now ready to take on a global circuit, Acebergtm makes a strong debut with “Far From Home,” and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.
Scottish party starters Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5 have announced their new album ‘The Difficult Number 2’released on 30th April digitally and on special limited-edition vinyl.
Produced by Paul Gallagher – front of house engineer for synth-pop pioneers CHVRCHES – the new album features a whole host of eclectic guests from Larry Love (Alabama 3) to Gavin Mitchell (Still Game), combining a mixture of tried and tested fan favourites with brand new tracks featuring the band’s signature singalong magic. The lead single, G.T., was championed by BBC 6 Music’s Amy Lamé, as was follow-up single Ted Dancin’ which reached No.7 in the Scottish Charts.
Big, warm and immediately uplifting, The Difficult Number 2 was born out of a love for dance music, affirming the eleven-strong outfit as joyful, genre-hopping purveyors of music to move your feet to.
It’s preceded by the EP ‘This Is Your House’ which is out today and features dance music icon Mary Kiani and Dopesick Fly frontman Ant Thomaz and a remix from Micky Modelle
Listen to the EP here and buy it here now.
We caught up with John McAlinden, aka The Colonel to hear more…
Where is the band currently based?
We’re like Neapolitan ice cream a mixture of Glasgow , North Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. People can make their own assumptions on which area we consider to be chocolate, strawberry and vanilla.
When was the full band first formed?
It was the 10-year anniversary of our first gig last year, but for a while we were a massive collective sometimes up to 20 bodies, wild but brilliant days. There were points that different people in the band hadn’t met each other until they were onstage playing a gig together. In the last 3 years we’re down to a starting 11 with a couple of subs and it’s the best we’ve sounded , but the collective chaos years were fun.
What influenced the sound of your second album, The Difficult Number 2?
Some songs I can’t pinpoint the exact influences like Ted Dancin and Peace Love & Mustard it’s more about fun happy vibes, community and dancing, but other songs have more obvious influences, part of what we do is to hop in and out of different genres. G.T. – Bowie/The Beatles/Elton John, Cross The Road – Toots and The Maytals/Madness/Road Safety, Funkier Than Funk – James Brown/Funkadelic/INXS, we were lucky 2 of our heroes agreed to sing on the album Mary Kiani who used to sing with TTF and is now based in Australia. We love our dance music , a few of us would go to every night we could in the Arches nightclub in Glasgow and the song This Is Your House name checks all the nights we loved there Colours, Inside Out, Slam, Relief, Pressure , Death Disco. The Arches was a special place. Larry Love from Alabama 3 sings on Country As Muck,(Country As Fuck if you buy the vinyl). Alabama 3 are one of the best bands of all time. Unique bringing Acid House and Country Music together, inspired and inspiring to us.
What inspired the title of the album?
We couldn’t decide on a working title, but I came out with The Difficult Number 2 to the band and they all laughed and liked it, so that stuck. As a band we focused most of our energies on being the best live act we could be and there are so many of us, it can take time to get a consensus or get everyone on board working on songs. It’s taken 7 years to bring out a 2nd album. Other bands have split up , got back together and recorded a 2nd album quicker than it’s taken us to do ours. It’s just seeing the funny side of how shit that is. Most bands 2nd album doesn’t live up to the 1st, but Garry John gaffer from our label Button Up calls it a greatest hits album because half the songs we play live and we know our audience loves them, so I think it’s been worth the wait. We’ve got enough new songs to give folk something fresh and exciting. I also like the fact the word cult is in difficult as we’ve often been accused of being one.
What’s the creative process like for a band of eleven?
Every song is different. My cousin Gary who plays bass , but started on keys then moved to guitar writes 1 classic song a year. Pretty much fully formed other than lyrics and melody and I come up with those. Cross the Road started just as a song I would sing to my kids , but then I came into jamming and the guys were playing a reggae/ska groove and it just fitted well on that. Some songs develop like Disco Colin , that we jammed then played live, but without set parts, but once we’re in the studio recording the brass will spend time working on parts and we all tend to step our game up. This is Your House and We Are The Dinosaurs were fun ones because we developed them further when in recording the album. Gal our producer has loads of amazing synths and drum machines as well as ideas, so we all enjoyed messing about with his gadgets. I write lyrics most days so it’s generally something I’ve been writing about that will make its way into a song if I’ve got a message or idea I want to convey, or just some nonsense or something I find funny that I hope comments with people. If a lyric comes with a melody normally I’m onto a winner.
When was the album recorded and how did you approach the production process?
We recorded it before lockdown over the course of about a year, just occasional weekends and days here and there. Gal who produced it, helped inspire us to try new things and up our game and take the sound to a different level. The band all had input , but by the time we had everything recorded. It would mainly be me , Gal and Disco Colin(Keyboard) sitting listening, bringing things in and out. Doing that as a 3 was a good thing as its democracy in action. My philosophy is to serve the song. If your idea isn’t the best for the song you need to put your ego to the side.
How has a band so renowned for their live shows been coping over lockdown?
We’ve all had our ups and downs , but I think we’re all in a pretty good place at the moment, we’re lucky we all have day jobs so it wasn’t as difficult for us, as other musicians and crew. There are more important things going on and we know when live music returns we’ll be part of bringing happiness to people, so we’re really looking forward to that. As a band that’s been together for a long time it’s probably been a healthy thing to have some space for a while, as we can appreciate each other and what we do collectively more. It’s not how we planned it , but you need to try and take some positives out of negatives if you can.
Where are you most excited to play live when the time comes?
Festivals, festivals , festivals. All the festivals!!! Playground , Belladrum , Party In The Park, Party at The Palace , Lindisfarne and Woodzstock.
What track off the new album are you most excited to play to a live crowd and why?
Ted Dancin’, loads of 6th Dijon have sent us videos of them dancing around their houses to it. Folk are going to go wild for it live. This Is Your House and We Are The Dinosaurs as well, just to see what happens , how the crowds react and what interaction and connection we get with them.
What does the rest of 2021 hold for the Dijon 5?
We were lucky to get some funding from Creative Scotland to do an album launch streaming gig from our spiritual home the Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom, that will go out on the 1st of May. We’re recording in the Barras Market as well as the Ballroom and parts of the building, so will be great for folk to see different bits of the Barras they’ve never seen before, with some history, comedy and usual Dijon visual explosion, because there’s no crowd we’re pulling out all the stops so it’s all singing all dancing, all kicking our own height. After that any live music at all even if that’s playing in peoples gardens.
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Following the release of two striking singles, Madrid’s experimental live electronic act Jus Kno’ celebrate the release of their debut studio album ‘Looped Circles’. Exploring innovative electronic elements over the 9-cut body of work, the album represents the culmination of years of practice honing their craft. Comprised of sounds hailing across IDM, house and techno, the album transcends genres while boasting a signature sound that is quintessentially Jus Kno’. The album is available on all streaming platforms on March 26th 2021 via independent Spanish label Faneca Music and marks a major milestone in the Madrid based act’s careers.
With ‘Looped Circles’ ultimate unveiling being preceded by two striking singles, the title track and “Time Will Come”, the coupling set the stage for the album’s remaining 7 unreleased tracks. Opening with a sultry, brooding five minute “Intro” peppered with breakbeat percussion, piano and bass the track paves way for “Winden” – a strong, synth-lead, high energy cut shifting basslines from 4/4 to Drum N’ Bass. “Winden” in particular is a track brimming in variety that showcases Jus Kno’s diverse skillset.
“Hole” comes in two parts, opening with eclectic arpeggio, romantic, driving and deep in nature built upon a solid house infrastructure. “Hole II” creates contrast from its compliment, featuring a lengthy build of melody and pizzicato of over three minutes, the impending relentless techno drop drives the two part “Hole” and “Hole II” series to its’ closure. “New Normal” incorporates organic instrumentals through its introduction paving way for strong synth lead – creating continuity through its duration with melodic guitar throughout, following the theme of shifting percussive styles the track features live drumming across its six and a half minute running time.
Slowing the pace just past the half way point, “A Place For Us” encapsulates an aura of melancholy and yearning; home to sultry chord progressions and slower tempos. The final piece unreleased material, “Contact” is slow, steady and ethereal and followed by the two previously released singles “Time Will Come” and “Looped Circles” that bring Jus Kno’s first full body of work to its ultimate close.
Complimented by substantial audio-visual content, music videos, abstract visualizers and live performance footage breathe life into the album, conveying the duo’s innovative production and performance style as well as the full bodied vision for their identity. Expect more video content to make its’ way through the pipeline in the weeks following ‘Looped Circles’ release.
First conceived in 2015, Asturian artists Alex Aller and Pablo Villanueva conjoined their aptitudes for production and visual art to create innovative and thoughtful electronic music; coining the name for their audio-visual brainchild Just Kno’. With 2020 providing ample time for reflection and insight, Jus Kno’ seized the opportunity to fine-tune their creative frequencies and produce their debut studio album. Composed in quarantine, ‘Looped Circles’ represents the culmination of years of collective experience, inspiration, and dedication to their craft.
Independedntly, both Alex Miller and Pablo Villanueva’s works over the years have garnered the attention of international music media. Featured by the likes of BBC 1xtra, DJ Mag Spain and more, their first 3 EP’s and 9 music videos set the foundation on which their album ‘Looped Circles’ is built upon. Further enabling their creative freedoms, Faneca Music signed the act in 2019 and released their 5-track EP ‘Asymmetry‘. Peppered with organic sounds and dark synthesizer lines, ‘Asymmetry‘ of new, experimental sounds in the upcoming album. potpourriboasts elements that are undeniably aligned with the act’s identity and will surely be used alongside a
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Following the massive success of their debut single Treading Water, a finalist in the 2019 International Song Competition, Eli Dan look set to build on their incredible achievements with the release of Just Another Love Song. The new release blends acoustic elements with an electronic aesthetic to generate a luminous contemporary pop track with a universal heartbeat. This poignant and powerful song posits the age
old question: ‘Is it better to have loved or not have loved at all?’ Featuring the pop sensibilities of Elisha Apurado’s (Eli) extraordinary musical prowess and the folk based roots style of consummate musician Danny Hacket (Dan), Eli Dan becomes a unifying artistic force, exploring a genre that’s a cross-pollination of Sara Bareilles, John Mayer, LAUV and Vera Blue. From the opening synth pulses to the soaring cadences of the encapsulating last chorus, Just Another Love Song skilfully fuses rousing dynamics, melodic finesse, and Eli’s emotional charged vocal performance to breathe new life into a subject matter that affects us all. No, Just Another Love Song is not just another love song but a passionate reaffirmation of a new kind of ode to modern love.
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Introduced to the world last year through the hard-nosed, beautiful eulogy of debut single ‘I Have A Love‘ and the socio-political ruminations of its follow-up ‘Top Scheme‘, early 2021 he announced the details of his much-anticipated debut album via September Recordings alongside a third single, the electric ‘Birthday / The Pain‘, paired to a remarkable video forged through a process called photogrammetry.
Alongside significant breakthroughs at press and radio over the last year, David performed live for the first time ever under the For Those I Love moniker in November on Later… with Jools Holland, delivering a performance ingrained with such emotional weight that For Those I Love was to go on to trend on Twitter soon afterward.
David first began work on For Those I Love as a chance to write frankly about the struggles he and his friends faced while growing up in north Dublin. Anecdotally and otherwise, For Those I Love documents the harsh realities of daily life up against it and holds a mirror up to the clear disparity between a working-class upbringing and the lack of opportunity that remains to this day. The self-titled debut album from For Those I Love is out now on September Recordings.
For Those I Love is out now, buy/stream it here.
TRACKLIST
I Have A Love
You Stayed / To Live
To Have You
Top Scheme
The Myth
The Shape Of You
Birthday / The Pain
You Live / No One Like You
Leave Me Not Love
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Fantasy
Memories
Sad
Fantasy (Varg²™ Remix)
Memories (Eartheater Remix)
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