Listen NOW! - February
'Nouveau jour' by Les Passagers
With ‘Nouveau jour,’ Les Passagers from Montréal deliver another highlight from their latest EP/mini-album 'Tu n'es pas seul'. The entire EP describes the journey through the adversities of existence and the resulting new beginning, with ‘Nouveau jour’ representing one stop on this journey.
The slightly psychedelic song exudes the charm of the 70s and lets the listener oscillate between pop and jazz. A wonderfully delicate piece that radiates a certain lightness on one hand and is interpreted in a very sophisticated way on the other. ‘Nouveau jour’ by Les Passagers shows how multi-faceted pop can be interpreted and that it is worth listening to the whole work.
'Forbidden Kind of Love (ft. Angie Gooden)' by The MasterBlaster
With 'Forbidden Kind of Love,' The MasterBlaster once again opens the doors to the 80s and lets us immerse ourselves in his musical living room, where the lamp gives way to the disco ball and the funky flair flies groovily around our ears.
Together with Angie Gooden, he ventures onto the dance floor and takes a successful leap in the direction of disco meets funk. Sparkling like a fizzy drink and a little lascivious, 'Forbidden Kind of Love' unfolds its effect and shows The MasterBlaster fully in his element!
'AREA CODE' by ARPRAXIS
The beats per minute increase and the nostalgic flair that hovers over the track is constantly pushed to its limits. You are practically involved in a chase that accelerates at breakneck speed. With 'AREA CODE' ARPRAXIS is, as always, in the fast lane and pushing the boundaries.
No limit - full fun" seems to be the motto. Unbridled energy that cannot be tamed, in the form of notes, drives the listener forward. ARPRAXIS is the driver, 'AREA CODE' the vehicle. Another great surprise from ARPRAXIS.
"Zu Hause" by TEYNA
Mit „Zu Hause“ liefert TEYNA Akustik-Pop, der sich sanft an unsere Seelen schmiegt und uns verzaubert. Sie verwandelt die Sehnsucht nach einem Hafen der Ruhe in magische Noten. In einer hektischen Welt thematisiert sie Zweisamkeit und stille Momente. Ihre stimmliche Performance transportiert Emotionen meisterhaft und wird durch das Arrangement perfekt untermalt. Die Percussions setzen dabei gekonnt Akzente.
Das Gesamtbild bleibt zurückhaltend und harmonisch, aber mit der Erlaubnis, die Grenzen der Zurückhaltung zu überschreiten. So verschmelzen Instrumental und Gesang zu einer wunderbaren Einheit und machen „Zu Hause“ zu einem perfekten Begleiter auf der Suche nach diesem magischen Ort.
"Vagabond" by Riverwoods
A song that speaks to the nomadic spirit within us, reminding us that we are all travellers on the road of life. Despite the challenges and obstacles, 'Vagabond' encourages us to embrace the journey and find strength in our vagabond identity.
It's all about resistance and perseverance, expressing the deep emotional pain that can be experienced, but also emphasising the importance of moving forward and leaving the past behind. Musically, the sound design is good and varied, and the vocals, which have a bit of Nordic and Celtic flair, are completely convincing.
"Wenn die Stare tanzen" von A. HerrMann
"Wenn die Stare tanzen", ein weiteres wunderbares Lied von A. HerrMann, dreht sich bei uns auf dem Plattenteller und erzählt von großartigen und faszinierenden Momenten, die wie von Geisterhand gesteuert zu sein scheinen. Momente, die oft flüchtig sind, sich ständig verändern und uns sprachlos und staunend zurücklassen.
Das Leben ist voller grandioser und kraftvoller Momente, die uns immer wieder in ihren Bann ziehen und faszinieren, wie eben der Tanz der Stare am Himmel. Musikalisch erinnert mich das Lied von A. HerrMann irgendwie an ein französisches Chanson, das eine Brise "Ostsee" eingeatmet hat und vom Leben im Hafen in einer Seemannskneipe erzählt.
"Moonlight Slide (ft. Mia G)" by ARPRAXIS
ARPRAXIS brings Mia G on board and slides towards the 90s, stopping there to embrace everything that made a great house track back then. The result - an elegant percussion line meets the piano, which is subordinate to the drums and contributes significantly to the rhythm.
The vocals are the icing on the cake and complete the track, along with many small but great gimmicks typical of the era. This track inspires and grooves incredibly. Add 'Moonlight Slide (ft. Mia G)' by ARPRAXIS to your playlist!
"Crying Sun" by T!ANA
In the piece "Crying Sun," T!ANA thematizes the inner conflict of a lost soul trapped in its struggle for healing. The coldness of the outside world stands in tense contrast to the burning desire for liberation. By describing the confrontation with one's own demons and the subsequent detachment from them, "Crying Sun" illustrates the process of healing.
The atmospheric alternative electro sound creates the right setting, with T!ANA occasionally appearing on the surface, but mostly slumbering deep underground. The vocals march succinctly with the rhythm that hammers relentlessly, without mercy and without remorse. "Crying Sun" by T!ANA will delight many ears.
