The Artist: Michael Lane - "Good Times"

The Artist: Michael Lane - "Good Times"

Perfekte Melodie mit Ohrwurmgarantie liefert Michael Lane mit seinem Release "Good Times". Dazu gibt es dann noch Lyrics zum Nachdenken oder zumindest als Denkanstoß frei Haus. Innehalten, zufrieden sein mit dem was man hat. Das Glück ohne Fassade erleben. Alles is angerichtet für einen pre Sommerhit, perfekt arrangiert, gesungen und poetisch angehaucht hat mich dieser Track vollends überzeugt. Thanks Michael for this great release.

#listenNOW! Juli Gilde - "Nichts Tut Gut (feat. NIKRA)"

Ein ergreifendes Zeugnis des aktuellen Zeitgeistes liefern Juli Gilde ft. NIKRA mit ihrem Song "Nichts tut gut" ab. Wuchtige Drums, endzeitliche Synthiesounds und Vocals, die an unser Denken, an unsere Vernunft appelliern, sich umzuschauen, nicht zuzuschauen. Lähmende Ohnmacht, gefolgt von Ungerechtigkeit werden in Worte gefasst, um es uns deutlich zu machen. Die Frustration über die Welt, eingefangen von den beiden Künstlerinnen Juli Gilde und NIKRA im Song "Nichts tut gut", der uns beim Hören aus der Seele spricht und uns aufrüttelt, uns aufweckt. Also, bleibt nicht liegen, steht auf und hört rein!

#ListenNOW! "J'entends le moulin" by Prairie Comeau

"J'entends le moulin" reflects on the passage of time and the changes in life, emphasising the emancipation and independence of women in particular and encouraging them to go their own way. Prairie Comeau embed their reinterpretation of the chanson in today's world, where being a woman means being able to do anything, but under the pressure of having to do everything. J'entends le moulin' and Prairie Comeau's delicate balance of freedom, captured in thoughtful folk sounds, could be described as 'highly recommended'!

#ListenNOW "The Last Call" by Dead Orchards

Everything is ready, ready for a melancholy, misty day. A wonderful soundscape, somewhat grey but still positive in its effect. Dead Orchards, a 2-man indie/darkwave band, have set out to delight us with ‘The Last Call’. Cure-esque with a hint of Radiohead, they pick us up and present us with a song that would have fit well on a Depeche Mode album of days gone by. There is also good news on the subject of long players, as ‘The Last Call’ is part of the 6-track album ‘No longer will we dream’. Dead Orchards and ‘The Last Call’, a must for all indie dark dream wave fans!

#OUTNOW! #BrandNew! "A Life" by SONUR

#ListenNOW! 'South Park (Vocal Version)' by Matthew Mirliani

Inspired by the book 'Edge City: Life on the New Frontier', Matthew Mirliani has released 'South Park (Vocal Version)', a song that not only has tonal and cinematic features, but also transforms the entire scenery into a dramaturgy that has an inspiring effect on the listener. If you close your eyes, you are immersed in another world from the first bar. Spoken words alternate with harmonies and merge into a whole that raises the question of the future. With 'South Park (Vocal Version)', Matthew has created a fascinating track that touches on experimental art-pop while remaining very contemporary. For me, this release is without a doubt one of his best.

outNOW! "But Do I Wanna?" by Violet Jane

Exploring the intricate dance between personal happiness and the expectations imposed by a partner, Violate Jane’s new release ‘But Do I Wanna?’ masterfully navigates the emotional labyrinth of self-discovery and autonomy. Musically, she achieves a wonderful fusion of dark ambient and indie pop, where the vocal part, which is undoubtedly the highlight of the song, should not go unmentioned, as it is the artistic glue between her genre worlds. ‘But Do I Wanna?’ by Violate Jane gets under your skin, drills deep into your mind, and is certainly one of January's release highlights!