Francesca Louise shares her new single “Second Time”

Francesca Louise

New single “Second Time”

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“Second Time” is a song which covers the emotions and life lessons that we all experience, through storytelling lyrics and a rooted narrative.

Francesca Louise is an indie/folk singer-songwriter, who’s soulful, Carole King inspired vocals paired with songwriting influences from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Lucy Rose, Flyte and The Staves, makes this artist one to watch.

Following the release of “For Michael”, Louise unveils “Second Time” a song which covers the emotions and life lessons that we all experience, through storytelling lyrics and a rooted narrative. “Second Time” is a song about not giving up, not losing faith and realising that an end doesn’t always mean the definition of the word, it can just mean not now. The songwriter shares, “The characters in this particular story are fictional, but the concept and the events that I’m talking about happen to us all. Of course I metaphorically describe this in love, but it could be portrayed as many other aspects of life, career, family, friends, personal life goals.”

Written during a period of angst in both the songwriter’s career and personal life, the stunning lyricism proves how her songwriting is her way of healing and creating rational reason for things happening in her life at the time. Doused with sincerity and painting with no outline, her music allows for further imagination and potential, as her thought-provoking words dance atop organic instrumentation, delivering an overall raw and unfiltered atmosphere. The musician confides, “It lends itself to the security and privacy of your own safe space and encourages you to find comfort in the lyrics.”

BBC Introducing stations across the U.K, independent radio stations alike and radio, magazine and podcasts in U.S.A have shown huge support towards Louise’s career, especially since her latest release. Louise’s songwriting ability is catching the attention of industry known producers and other established songwriters that are active in today’s industry.

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Robin Foster présente son nouvel Album « PenInsular III »

ROBIN FOSTER

NOUVEL ALBUM

 » PenInsular III »

Après quelques albums parus en format digital, alors que dehors le monde tourne au ralenti à cause de la pandémie, Robin Foster retourne en studio, seul, tel un naufragé sur une île déserte. De cet isolement “insulaire” naît l’album

PenInsular III

, dernière pierre d’une œuvre en trois mouvements commencée il y a 9 ans. Tous les éléments qui font la signature de Robin Foster y sont plus présents que jamais : mélodies suspendues dans le temps, plongées en abimes, atmosphères de bout du monde… et toujours avec cette même force dans la composition, capable de dégager un profond sentiment d’apaisement et de sérénité. Il s’agit là certainement du disque le plus introspectif et personnel de Robin Foster, une invitation à voir le crépuscule d’une époque – ou l’aube d’une nouvelle. Et sans doute les deux ;

Dernier volet de sa trilogie dédiée à sa terre d’adoption – la presqu’île de Crozon

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sort aujourd’hui sur le label M/2L

Hommage pudique et témoignage vibrant,

Herr Kut !

aborde la résilience d’un ami proche face à la maladie. Sourire en pleurant, pleurer en souriant, comme un antagonisme furieux d’exister, une déclaration de vie plutôt qu’une déclaration de guerre. Campé dans son Finistère, son île refuge, Robin Foster prouve une nouvelle fois que la lumière peut parfois briser les ténèbres.

Laissons là entrer.

Dans les volutes tantôt subtiles tantôt puissantes où ondule le « post-rock cinématique » de Robin Foster, des influences se distinguent par petites touches : Talk Talk, Sigur Ros, New Order, Ennio Morricone, les images de Michael Mann et David Lynch.

Le cinéma occupe une place de choix dans la B.O. personnelle de Robin Foster, aussi en retrouve-t-on naturellement la marque dans ses musiques, aussi bien dans ses albums que dans ses compositions au générique de films, séries comme récemment Criminal sur Netflix (2019) ou encore Truth Seekers sur Amazon Prime (2020), ainsi que dans des publicités pour des marques prestigieuses (Cartier, Hugo Boss…).

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Josia présente son nouveau clip « Rythme 0 »

Josia

Nouveau clip « Rythme 0 »

Après son grand retour sur « Les Affaires », Josia poursuit son voyage introspectif dans « Rythme 0 ». Sur ce morceau, les mélodies entêtantes mêlées à la production planante renforcent la direction artistique pop cloud empruntée par l’artiste.

Dans « Rythme 0 », Josia s’interroge sur les fragilités et les échecs que l’on garde en nous. Pour se faire, il s’inspire de l’œuvre du même nom (Rythm 0) de l’artiste serbe Marina Abramović, une performance réalisée en 1974 qui questionne sur l’humanité, la morale, le contrôle, la violence…

Le clip, réalisé par Studio 96, est un clin d’œil direct à cette œuvre et permet d’apprécier l’univers que Josia construit pour son prochain album.

Fasciné par la chanson française et la pop, Josia, multi-instrumentiste (trompette, guitare, batterie, MAO…) décide d’emménager à Paris en 2018.

Il sort alors son premier EP de 8 titres « LEMNA ». Ce projet bercé de sonorités pop/urbaines, planantes, lui permet de travailler avec des artistes confirmés de la scène francophone tels que Georgio, ou encore Némir.

Son grain de voix singulier et enraillé reflète le doux-amer de son univers. Il aime explorer des thématiques personnelles et introspectives. La quête de soi et l’espoir sont des sujets omniprésents dans ses textes.

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Flyght Club shares his new “Different Side of Me”

Flyght Club

New single “Different Side of Me”

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“Different Side of Me” is the result of the artist experimenting with fusing distorted guitar riffs and psychedelic rock elements with modern trap drums and 808s, creating a unique and fresh rock sound.

Flyght Club is the contemporary musical project of Indian artist Shauvik Sharan. Having moved to Los Angeles to pursue his music career, Flyght Club’s music demonstrates his extreme versatility, exploring a multitude of genres and themes, with every song being made to cater to different moods and emotions, essentially leaving him unchained from the boundaries of musical genres.

Originally from Pune, India, Sharan grew up on classic rock artists such as Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton and Pink Floyd, all of which contributed to his strong foundation in music and inspired him to pick up and master the guitar. His time spent in Los Angeles allowed him to master the art of production and engineering, as well as singing and songwriting, shaping him as the artist he is today.

His latest single “Different Side of Me” is the result of the artist experimenting with fusing distorted guitar riffs and psychedelic rock elements with modern trap drums and 808s, creating a unique and fresh rock sound. A kaleidoscope of textures and instruments, the track continuously switches between soft, floaty, twinkling arrangements to a more dark, gritty and aggressive side. Along with combining two different musical genres, Sharan also emphasizes this idea of duality through the narrative of the song, which speaks about the contrasting sides we all have to ourselves. He shares, “I wanted to bring forth an attempt to identify and acknowledge how we all have a dark side within us and it’s just a part of being human and how sometimes circumstances and situations force the dark side to take over and lead to actions we later regret.”

The accompanying music video once again stays true to the idea of bringing together two worlds, emitting a dark yet slightly comedic experience. The musician explains, “I wanted the concept of duality to follow through on the video too and wanted to show my good side having a meal with my bad side and eventually my bad side corrupting the good and taking over. Together with a super hectic day of shooting, we were able to pull off my idea and got to play around with video tricks to cast me in double and triple roles.”

With an ever-growing fanbase, Flyght Club has performed at prestigious venues across Los Angeles and continues to forge ahead with 2022 set to be a promising year.

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Michèle Ducray shares her new single « Manifesto »

Michèle Ducray

New single « Manifesto »

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Entitled « ‘Manifesto’ the track is a pop-infused horror story about a serial killer chasing a victim, who might not be such a victim after all,” reveals Ducray. The daring single highlights Ducray’s vocal prowess soaring over pulsating euphoric EDM-infused beats. The thrilling story is one that the listener sees unfold, switching their perceptions on right and wrong.

New Zealand based dark pop artist Michèle Ducray creates spellbinding songs about fantasy intertwined with the mystical. Inspired by mysterious and sinister themes such as horror and the colorful characteristics of circus life, Ducray’s songs are laced with vivid imagery and suspenseful storylines.

Ducray’s musical influences include Pavarotti and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, reminiscent of her early childhood. Her sound is “haunted pop,” characterized by a mix of intoxicating vocals, deep drum & bass, and lucid pop melodies for a melancholic yet energetically upbeat immersion of seductive tones. When she creates music, Ducray visualizes fantastical scenarios, utilising metaphorical subconscious imagery. A self-confessed « fan of the peculiar », this, perhaps, is best demonstrated through her enigmatic « Peter Pan » style on stage.

Raised in both South Africa and China, Michèle Ducray emerged from a culturally diverse childhood and discovered her immense affinity for music at the very young age of eleven. By the time she was just fifteen years old, the artist realized her raw talent for songwriting while in a recording studio in ChristChurch New Zealand and decided to further her studies at a local jazz institution for formal training. From there, her music career took off, and she began writing, recording and playing shows in both New Zealand and Australia.

Michèle Ducray’s single “Midnight,” released in 2021, is an enthralling slow-burned existential dark pop debut. Written during the COVID-19 lockdown period, this hauntingly, majestic piece tells a tale of tragedy and the awareness of how isolated one can feel in times of uncertainty. Working with famed producers Simon Gooding (Hailee Steinfeld, Shapeshifter) and Devin Abrams (P!nk, Dua Lipa), “Midnight” features vast cinematic soundscapes under Ducray’s signature hypnotic soulful vocals. The track received critical acclaim being added to heavy rotation on New Zealand’s most powerful radio stations.

The artist’s upcoming single “Manifesto” is “a pop-infused horror story about a serial killer chasing a victim, who might not be such a victim after all,” reveals Ducray. The daring track highlights Ducray’s vocal prowess soaring over pulsating euphoric EDM-infused beats. The thrilling story is one that the listener sees unfold, switching their perceptions on right and wrong.

Finding success performing at major festivals including Rolling Meadows, Soundsplash and Electric Avenue, Michèle Ducray is one of New Zealand’s most exciting rising artists. With “Manifesto” set for release April 8th, Ducray is bringing her unique and captivating brand of dark pop to the world.

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SYTË share their new single “Where Did the Love Go”

SYTË

New single “Where Did the Love Go”

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“Where Did the Love Go” features sultry-hued vocals, a funk-driven bassline, twinkling keys and groove-laden percussion, resulting in this vibrant, yet sonically textured track.

Fusing pop-perfect hooks with a laid back indie style, SYTË (meaning « eyes » in Albanian) are making their mark in the alt-pop scene. Based in New York, the group has an abundant blend of musical backgrounds, with elements of R&B, pop, indie, metal and Jazz, creating a sound and vibe that transcends genre, geography, age and gender.

The group initially formed when vocalist Nita Kaja was visiting her family’s hometown of Prishtina, Kosovo and met future partner and band mate Drin Tashi. Falling deeply in love with the free-spirited and alternative lifestyle of the city, and being surrounded by a thriving and youthful music scene, Kaja felt inspired to create her own music, forming a duo with Tashi in 2018, before teaming up with drummer Granit Havolli and bassist Fatlind Ferati; evolving into the four-piece band we know today.

The new single “Where Did the Love Go” was written after three long months of isolation. Feeling disconnected from the world and missing out on a European tour due to the pandemic, Kaja penned the lyrics after finally reuniting with a friend, causing a burst of inspiration and the creation of this soulful tune. The sultry-hued vocals are a perfect complement to the funk-driven bassline, twinkling keys and groove-laden percussion, resulting in this vibrant, yet sonically textured track.

Hoping to encourage people to express their seemingly-niche emotions, the band write music about acknowledging and navigating through destructive thoughts and patterns. Wanting to see popular music shift to a more introspective and intentional place, the band expressed, “Documenting these overlooked emotions can help bring humanity together and highlight how much more similar we are to one another than we think”.

Known for their electrifying performances, SYTË have already played a number of well-known festivals including Pop Kultur Festival, Localize Festival and Sunny Hill Festival, where they opened for powerhouses like Dua Lipa, Action Bronson and Martin Garrix. Returning to New York City to work on new music and grow as artists, and with nods from publications such as

i-D, Noizz.d

and

The Line of Best Fit,

the band are in for a swell of a season!

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Blue Mar shares his debut solo album « The March Hare »

Blue Mar

New album « The March Hare »

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The 14-track album is packed with gritty guitar and nostalgic, vintage sounds. Exploring global matters and humanities response to them and one another, the album questions the world we live in from all angles, though has a twinkling of hope and optimism throughout.

Blue Mar is a Brazilian born, Los Angeles based artist whose music dances between gritty guitar and nostalgic/vintage sounds. Wading through modern-day life hurdles, Blue Mar’s music is a reflection of how quickly we lose track of what is real and what isn’t. To bring light to these issues, he uses a lot of tongue-in-cheek phrasing and elements of dark humor.

Opening up discussions about these subjects and fighting for change, the debut solo album

The March Hare

is as distinguished in sound, as it is in sentiment. Written and recorded between London and São Paulo and produced alongside Fabio Pinczowski and Mauro Motoki, the 14-track album is packed with gritty guitar and nostalgic, vintage sounds. Exploring global matters and humanities response to them and one another, the album questions the world we live in from all angles, though has a twinkling of hope and optimism throughout, with the artist revealing, “I wanted to make an album that addressed topics like human connections, being in perpetual upheaval and feeling unable to unwind but in a whimsical, tongue-in-cheek manner!”

The first release of the album was “Eulogy For Rohith Vemula”, paying tribute to Rohith Vemula’s life and activism in India. With the fallout of the pandemic having a profound impact on his life, Blue Mar found himself searching for inspiration in new places, when he stumbled across a selection of 26 essays in a book called “The Good Immigrant”. Despite being named a “Eulogy” the track is a wash of thoughtful soundscapes, uplifted by a calming trill of ukulele, and a hum of soft yet husky vocals. Written in his Sao Paulo apartment in just two days, the track is one of the quickest songs the artist has ever written, however it radiates the compassion and admiration you’d show a close friend.

As the album was written over the course of the pandemic, it’s unsurprising that the songs have such prevalent themes throughout. A track that’s theme has been evident in the last couple of years is “ONE” where the artist sings about putting aside our differences and uniting together as one. Sang partly in Portuguese, the track reverberates with electrifying guitar riffs and buoyant percussion as he sings, “We are one and this is paradise”. Continuing on his exploration of life and evolution, the album delves into the power of technology, particularly in the song “Solo Valley” about singularity and the ever changing growth, and “Hibernating (CEDO-OU-TARDE)”, a song purely about social media.

Spending time in both London and Sao Paulo, the musician is able to explore new sounds as well as new topics. Through the rawness of his music and the sheer gravity of his lyrics, the Brazilian artist is creating music surrounding human connection, hoping to stimulate emotions.

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Sans Prétention présente son nouveau clip « On s’en fout, tous debout »

Sans Prétention

1er album Le Vent des jours heureux

Sortie le 15/04/2022 chez Bio Label 2021 & Tms Productions

Après le succès inattendu de leur premier titre Sans Prétention avec 3 Millions de vues sur YouTube, une diffusion importante sur les radios locales partout en France, ainsi que les JT de TF1 et France 2, le groupe Sans Prétention sort son premier album Le vent des jours heureux le 15 Avril 2022 et prépare sa tournée des festivals d’été avec plus de 30 concerts entre juin et septembre 2022.

Fort de deux singles portés par le bouche à oreille (Sans Prétention et Ma Blonde) et ayant rencontré un fort écho populaire, le groupe Sans Prétention nous dévoile son nouveau tube toujours aussi festif, On s’en Fout, Tous debout pour marquer la sortie de leur album.

Le clip a été enregistré dans le petit village de Chantenay Villedieu (72) qui, pour cette occasion, a rassemblé un bonne partie de ses habitants qui sont venus prêter main forte au groupe de six copains. Voici Sans Prétention avec On s’en Fout, Tous Debout, un nouvel hymne qui appelle à la fête et à la fraternisation.

Le groupe Sans Prétention est basé dans la région Ouest (La Sarthe, 72). Chacun des membres du groupe exerce sa profession en semaine et ils se rejoignent le week-end pour composer. Après l’énorme succès de leur premier titre « Sans Prétention » avec 3 millions de vues sur YouTube, le groupe Sans Prétention dévoile son premier album Le Vent des Jours Heureux, et prépare sa tournée des festivals d’été. L’amitié, la bonne humeur et la famille sont les valeurs du groupe Sans Prétention. On retrouve tous ces ingrédients dans le cocktail haut en couleur que constitue ce groupe hors norme.

Après deux tubes et un fort soutien viral, le groupe Sans Prétention poursuit son succès auprès du public et prouve que l’aventure est partie pour durer.

Le 15 Avril, la sortie d’album précédera une tournée d’une trentaine de dates cet été. Un travail d’artisans, à l’image de ce que ces six copains sont au quotidien. On peut déjà les écouter avec leurs succès Sans Prétention, Ma Blonde et le nouveau titre On s’en fout, Tous Debout, avant de découvrir l’album disponible sur toutes les plateformes digitales dès le 15 avril 2022.

Les Sans Prétention sont des artistes amateurs, passionnés et déterminés :

Nico : guitariste et agriculteur

Alexis : bassiste et responsable d’un bureau d’étude

Cyril : batteur et technicien dans l’industrie automobile

Fabrice : accordéoniste et vendeur de fruits et légumes

Valentin : Chanteur percussion et artisan carreleur

Yohann : Guitariste et commercial

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Ulrich Forman présente son nouveau clip « Wish I’d loved you more » feat Bergmann & Days

Ulrich Forman feat Bergmann & Days

Nouveau clip  »

Wish I’d loved you more

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Fruit d’une collaboration avec la chanteuse Bergmann et le rappeur Days, Ulrich nous propose une ballade sensuelle sur l’amour qui s’en va.

A l’image du piano désaccordé et entêtant qui sert de fondation au morceau, les protagonistes se rendent compte de la distance qu’ils éprouvent l’un envers l’autre, en prenant bien garde de ne rien dire à l’autre pour ne pas le blesser mais aussi pour ne pas s’avouer qu’on est dans l’impasse.

« Wish I had the guts to go » « wish I’d loved you more » comme une manière de prolonger le déni, le couple préfère s’embourber dans une relation morte, vidée de tout sens, par peur de partir.

Days porte un regard extérieur à leur relation, ni méprisant, ni tendre, sorte d’arbitre, il vient trancher le débat et conclut le morceau sur la désagrégation de sa voix, en même temps que celle du couple.

Le morceau, plein de mélancolie, est parfaitement illustré par Nathalie de Lopez, fondatrice de Gangster Magazine et réalisatrice du très acclamé

« Dance or Die »

, qui parvient à créer un objet à part, une véritable œuvre vidéo pleine de sensualité.

Ce couple en plein déchirement s’en retrouve parfaitement traduit à l’écran, sous les traits d’Helena Olmedo Duynslaeger et Robinson Cassarino, talentueux couple de danseurs à la ville comme à la scène, que l’on peut retrouver l’une dans la dernière campagne Black Opium d’Yves Saint-Laurent ou dans la troupe Eastman de Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, et l’autre dans le dernier film de Cédric Klapisch « En Corps ».

Ulrich Forman est un auteur, compositeur et producteur.

Le coeur de sa musique est composé de mélodies douces et tendres qui prennent place dans une atmosphère pop-folk mêlant instruments acoustiques et influences électroniques.

Entre 2013 et 2018, Ulrich Forman compose deux EPs ainsi qu’un album, naviguant entre des influences folk et des mélodies aériennes, entre puissance et tendresse.

Sur la scène ou en studio, il collabore avec Fab Dupont (Paul Mc Cartney/The Do), Florent Livet (Phoenix/Bloc Party), Pavle Kovacevic (Sébastien Tellier), Chab (Feist/Daft Punk), Graham Hawthorne (Brian Wilson/Paul Simon) ou encore Yann Tiersen et Alain Souchon.

Vient l’année 2022, et avec elle le nouvel opus d’Ulrich Forman,« Chapter IV : Vulnerable» disponible le 27 mai 2022.

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Marian Hill share their new album « Why can’t we just pretend?

Marian Hill

New album « Why can’t we just pretend?

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Their album

why can’t we just pretend?

almost didn’t happen at all. Before the pandemic Sam and Jeremy were so jaded and tired they felt like they might walk away. And for the first time ever in eight years they were apart. In those lost months they remembered how much MarianHill meant to them, and meant to all their fans over the years. How the connection they found through their music was literally magic. And they knew they needed to finish this record.

The album almost didn’t happen at all.

Before the pandemic Sam and Jeremy had gotten so exhausted and jaded that for a moment they felt like they might walk away. Then the world ended. And for the first time in eight years they were apart. In those lost months they remembered how much Marian Hill meant to them, and meant to all their fans over the years. How the connection they found through their music was literally magic. And they knew they needed to finish this record.

Marian Hill gave them the lives they’d always dreamt of, and kept them going during the worst year of their lives. When Samantha found herself turning 30 in her childhood bedroom and Jeremy suffered an onset of chronic pain in both of his wrists, the music they made gave them moments of joy to hold onto in a world full of uncertainty. For a few moments each day, they could get lost in a song, and pretend they were playing it for you.

Chances are you’re familiar with the established duo- comprised of producer Jeremy Lloyd and vocalist Samantha Gongol – who released their debut EP,

Play

, in 2013. Two years later came

Sway

, an expanded collection of songs, this time officially released through Photo Finish and Republic Records. The seven-track project featured the smokey, trap-jazz hit « One Time, » which went viral on Vine and rewarded Lloyd and Gongol with a gigantic bump in popularity. « One of the most amazing things about being discovered on the internet is you don’t have to tough it out at bars and shows, it kind of happens over night, » Gongol says. « But it also didn’t give me time to figure out my performance, to become confident. »

ACT ONE

, their debut album, arrived in 2016 and brought the spotlight of virality onto the duo again. Apple featured the album’s single, « Down, » in an AirPods commercial nearly a year after

ACT ONE

’s release, boosting the infectious single to

#21

on the Billboard 100, and pushing Marian Hill through the mainstream bubble. The duo have garnered 2.2 billion worldwide streams, have played coveted late night shows like

Fallon

, and have toured the world playing festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza.

Their sophomore album

Unusual

followed in 2018 – composed of ten taut tracks including lead single « Subtle Thing” – garnered various tastemaker press approvals from the likes of

PAPER Magazine, Billboard & Refinery 29

. The record saw the duo solidify their position as a singular voice in modern pop and was paired with a series of ten one-minute visual episodes invoking the work of filmmakers Roy Andersson and Peter Campus. Following this they dropped the

was it not

EP in March of 2020 right when everything went…badly. Their new album,

why can’t we just pretend?

includes the previously released singles “ooo (that’s my type)” ft. Baby Tate, “omg”, and “it never ends.”

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