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#OUTNOW: ‘Midnight Sketches (EP)’ by Luke Tangerine

‘Midnight Sketches’ by Luke Tangerine Luke Tangerine starts the year 2025 with chilled, funky Latin jazz vibes and takes us on a musical journey to South America. For some listeners, it will be like an expedition reminiscent of the gold seekers of old, only this time, you're guaranteed to stumble upon precious metal. The hoped-for successful search or result is assured in acoustic form. ‘Midnight Sketches’ contains four songs that, as is typical with Mr. Tangerine, display a perfection in their arrangements. The power and sound of the instruments create an environment for the sound story where the attention to detail reaches new heights.   It begins with ‘Ticket to Belo Horizonte,’ which, for me, still sounds a little European at the start but soon metaphorically sets off for Brazil to absorb the emotions there, acquainting us with the fiery passion of the perhaps previously unknown. With ‘Coffee Break with Jaco,’ we take a short pause to acclimate to the new surroundings and ...
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Inspiration that Leads to Contentment: ‘Dance With Darkness’ by Rufus Joseph

‘Dance With Darkness’ by Rufus Joseph

Rufus Joseph’s musical work is characterized by the deep complexity of life. His songs are not only imbued with his own experiences but also explore the emotional and psychological landscapes behind them. Stories become themes, and these in turn become songs, songs that invite us to become a part of them or the story. 
The latest release from the British singer-songwriter, who incidentally hails from Stoke-on-Trent, is called ‘Dance With Darkness’ and deals with the topic of facing feelings that originate in mental darkness, understanding them, and categorizing their existence. Even the tough times have their role in the healing process. Dealing with this topic and reflecting on it certainly opens up new perspectives and can contribute to strengthening self-confidence and increasing joie de vivre. 
Musically, he takes a melancholic approach and builds on a soundscape that creates a dreamy loneliness in which you can lose yourself without feeling lost. The soft vocals float over the woods like the misty haze after a long rain; you have the feeling of having arrived without having been searching. Whatever you were looking for, you've found it. ‘Dance With Darkness’ by Rufus Joseph is 4 minutes and 15 seconds of inspiration that culminates in contentment.


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