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Experimental project Das Wortspiel reveal debut album ‘Chapter I’

Maryana Golovko (singer, soloist of the NOVA OPERA formation) and Max Smogol (sound producer, film composer, multi-instrumentalist) presented their new music project called Das Wortspiel with their debut album ‘Chapter I’. The project’s name translates from German as ‘wordplay’. Created in 2022 during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ‘Chapter I’ includes the musicians’ reflections on the war. While in Berlin, Maryana and Max joined numerous … Continue reading Experimental project Das Wortspiel reveal debut album ‘Chapter I’

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Amen Sioux reveals edgy new single ‘useless’

Who is Amen Sioux? Well here’s the thing, no one really knows. Intentionally so, there’s little online for you to dive deep into, besides his music. A few faint whispers of a New Ivory past life still linger, signalling previous signage to Dim Mak Steve Aoki’s record label, however it seems this time round Amen Sioux is set to firmly let his art do the … Continue reading Amen Sioux reveals edgy new single ‘useless’

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Trust the mask share intriguing new single ‘Will you come?’ 

The Italian based, exotic, explorative and electronic female duo Trust the Mask have returned for 2023, with the intention to take it by storm. Beginning with a distinctive and undeniable entrance in the form of the synth-intensive, edgy and futuristic new single ‘Will you come?’ Aligned with electro pop influences and exploding with intrigue and energy, ‘Will you come?’ is embedded with angelic vocals and … Continue reading Trust the mask share intriguing new single ‘Will you come?’ 

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Irish artist Adam O’Rua shares sensual new single ‘Rainfall’

The Dublin born, Brazil based artist Adam O’Rua truly embodies what it means to be a successful and sustainable artist in the current culture. Masterfully exploring and pooling his skillset across music, choreography, filmmaking and directing (to name but a few), all these talents are expertly encapsulated throughout the conception, curation and formulation of his debut project. Attuning to the excitement of the eagerly anticipated … Continue reading Irish artist Adam O’Rua shares sensual new single ‘Rainfall’

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Bertie Newman’s “Wasted On Me”: A Heartfelt and Relatable Indie-Folk Single

Bertie Newman’s second single of the year “Wasted On Me” is a beautiful indie-folk track that will tug at your heartstrings. The song is a relatable tale of self-doubt and insecurity in the early stages of a new relationship. Bertie’s rich vocals blend seamlessly with the textured acoustic pop strings, creating a sound that is both warm and engaging. The backing vocal choruses add depth … Continue reading Bertie Newman’s “Wasted On Me”: A Heartfelt and Relatable Indie-Folk Single

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Alice Osian shares the dark and evocative debut EP ‘Painkiller’

Alice Osian is an independent artist, and multi instrumentalist from Santa Barbara, CA currently residing in Los Angeles. Her songs are often autobiographical and offer her catharsis as she moves through the seasons life. Alice’s previously released song “Probably Too” has been featured on Freeform’s “Good Trouble”. On her debut EP “Painkiller”, Osian dives into the multiverse of love found, lost, and regained. Co-produced by … Continue reading Alice Osian shares the dark and evocative debut EP ‘Painkiller’

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Acclaimed Composer Releases New Soundtrack

Acclaimed composer, pianist, and singer-songwriter, Rob Kovacs, has joined forces with DR BLOC on the revolutionary virtual reality game, STRAYLIGHT, which released on Jan 31st for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Valve Index, and the HTC Vive. Scoring this virtual world allowed Kovacs to experiment and embody the freedom of STRAYLIGHT’s gameplay and its feeling of weightlessness. While Kovacs has scored … Continue reading Acclaimed Composer Releases New Soundtrack

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Brian Baker Releases New Single

New Zealand singer-songwriter BRIAN BAKER is celebrating the release of his latest single, “OUR FREEDOM”, produced and recorded at his Kaipara-based studio facility. “OUR FREEDOM” is a song inspired by the right to protest. It sees a woman at a protest, then in court and finally in a supermarket, where she is free to choose, all laid over the bed of a killer beat and … Continue reading Brian Baker Releases New Single

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The Refrain Interview: Yard Sign

Yard Sign is an online punk rock band, a one-man folk punk act, and Tik Tok Emo from Ohio. They specialize in songs about life, love, loss, and Star Wars. No matter the incarnation, Yard Sign is a variety of musical outputs led by Scott Marks, an elder millennial “Swemo” originally from New York, but calling central Ohio home for the past decade. Coming of … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Yard Sign

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The Refrain Interview: Vallory Falls

Vallory Falls is an alternative rock outfit based out of Richmond, Vermont.  The band brings diverse backgrounds to the table: Danny, from Michigan, has been in everything from metal, Hardcore punk, and rock bands. Riley Burridge (they/them) calls Vermont home and has extremely diverse interests in music, ranging from Psychedelic to Ska to Folk.  Tristan Gilliss is a Massachusetts native whose musical interest is primarily … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Vallory Falls

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Timeless yet fresh, it’s psykhi’s new single “Dry”

London-based Ghanaian artist psykhi has released his latest single “Dry”, a lo-fi piece that showcases his unique mix of punk and rap sensibilities. The track is a powerful exploration of escapism through creativity, touching on the role of imagination in distancing oneself from frustration and planting seeds of dreams for the future. The song features poetic lyrics, fuzzed-out guitars, raw vocals, and an uplifting chorus, … Continue reading Timeless yet fresh, it’s psykhi’s new single “Dry”

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Litvar’s new single “Alone (Not Lonely)” showcases their sarcastic yet relatable indie-rock sound

Litvar’s latest single, “Alone (Not Lonely)”, is a sarcastic love song that brings together indie-pop and alt-rock in a unique blend that has quickly garnered the band a growing audience of sincere fans. The trio, Rex Thurstan, Violet Falkowski, and Joe Lemieux, who hail from the unassuming town of Willimantic, Connecticut, have become known for their genre-blending sound, which is a reflection of their experiences … Continue reading Litvar’s new single “Alone (Not Lonely)” showcases their sarcastic yet relatable indie-rock sound

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