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Nostalgic Authenticity: “Big Time” by Rogue FX and Mayah Camara

“Big Time” by Rogue FX and Mayah Camara Today, we’re opening the gates to our blog in classic style – classic '80s synth-pop, to be precise. Whenever the words ‘80s’ and ‘synth-pop’ are mentioned, Rogue FX is never far behind. Drawn to the essence of that decade, he dives deep to retrieve a flawless pearl and then showcases it in his musical shop window.  His latest track is called “Big Time,” a collaborative project with Retrowave/Nu-Soul artist Mayah Camara . The story revolves around a relationship at a crossroads, caused by the success and fame of one partner who has reached the “big time” mentioned in the title. Jealousy and insecurity take hold, but there’s a shared hope that the relationship can survive and grow.  Rogue FX cleverly packages this story in the big-city vibe of the '80s, creating an emotional counterpoint to the relationship through his astute selection of sound and rhythm – the big-time lifestyle of that era. From the start, the listener experiences the

The Artist: The Self Help Group - "The Finger"



The Self Help Group

The Self Help Group from Sussex, UK, play a harmony drenched blend of folk and Americana, imbued with the spirit of the Laurel Canyon. They have released 2 critically acclaimed albums, gaining radio play across the globe. Now, after a self imposed hiatus, they are struggling off the sofa and onto the music scene with as much energy as a band with a combined total of 13 children can mange....

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The Finger

The Self Help Group haben ihre nächste Single veröffentlich und haben mich dabei völlig überrascht, perfekter Indiesound, ein bisschen Uptempo und eingängiger Gesang überzeugen sofort von Beginn an. Der Refrain, wo sich der Gesang besonders hervorhebt,  bleibt einem für eine Weile im Ohr hängen und das Video dazu find ich ebenfalls gelungen. Breaks und Bridges ohne den Fluss des Tempos zu verlieren sorgen für weitere Highlights. Da gibts nichts dran zu meckern. So we have to say Achtung: an uptempo melody meets a dreamy sound.


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