Tag: lounge
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Black Viiolet – After You LP (Adrenalin Fix Music)
It has been a while since we had a chance to write about lounge and pop music on our pages, and Black Viiolet has treated us with “After You,” a marvelous debut full-length album that immediately pulled us into the whirlwind built upon raw emotion, clever songwriting, and impressive musical performance. Helmed by Nicole Laurenne,…
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Nouvelle Vague Shares New Single “The Power Of Love”
When the beauty and strength of singer Bobbie’s voice collide with the magic of Marc Collin and his band Nouvelle Vague, the whole new wave takes a hit: from a spiritual ballad, “The Power Of Love” from Frankie Goes To Hollywood becomes an anthem that sounds like something out of the 1960s, more up-tempo and joyful but just as powerful.…
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Polyvoda – Queens EP
“Queens” is a brand new extended play release by Polyvoda, a fascinating Ukranian band. The EP consists of four exceptional compositions like a self-titled track, “Drunken Road,” “Bonfire,” and “Homeless.” With these compositions, these outstanding musicians pay homage to women, portraying the female soul as fragile and sensual yet strong and determined. Soundwise, Polyvoda incorporates…
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Kiefer Shared New Song “Doomed”
Kiefer’s latest song, “Doomed”, is out now. Kiefer says he feels “there’s a superhero character inside each of us and this track is about letting my superhero speak for a few minutes.” The song is accompanied by a visualizer created by Barcelona-based artist María Medem. The new album It’s OK, B U serves as Kiefer’s return to…
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Kiefer Shares New Single “August Again”; New Album “It’s Ok, B U” Out Sept 22nd Via Stones Throw
Kiefer has announced his new album, It’s Ok, B U, out September 22. A new song, “August Again”, is out now. “August Again” was born of that specific yet universal feeling around missing an ex long after you expect to and is accompanied by an animated visualizer by Barcelona-based artist María Medem. The new album marks a return…
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Bubble Tea And Cigarettes Release New Single “Room 907” Via Lauren Records
The song describes falling deep in love with someone in an erotic relationship, but the partner never mentions his background, and is potentially abusing the protagonist’s affection. The lyrics “I’m trying to hate you, but you won’t let me; I tried to get away, but I could never find a way” summarizes the protagonist’s struggle.…
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Kinobe Released New Single & Video “Falling Star”
Kinobe will be releasing their latest single and video, ‘Falling Star’, on the 14th of July via the SGKL imprint. The single is the first to be shared from their forthcoming album Over The Horizon, slated for release on the 4th of August. Both the single and album were mastered by Frank Arkwright (Arcade Fire,…
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Roman Angelos & Scott Solter – Supermarkets, Underwater
Supermarket, Underwater is a collaborative masterpiece, bringing together the talents of NYC lounge/chillout artist Roman Angelos and Scott Solter, known for his work with St. Vincent, Maps & Atlases, Spoon, Superchunk, and The Mountain Goats. These two highly skilled artists embark on a musical journey that reimagines Roman Angelos‘s critically acclaimed album, Music For Underwater…
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Premiere: Cole Anyway Shares New Single “On Hold”
Cole Anyway is the stage name Los Angeles resident Cole Emoff employs for his cinematic, convention-defying pop. As Cole Anyway, he creates an enveloping trance, drawing equally on lush old lounge records and the smooth, soft sounds of the 1970s, then breaking his chill with appealingly disorienting effects. Cole Anyway takes unexpected turns in arrangements and execution, a…
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Grey Paris – Medea LP
I believe this is the first time we’re having something like this on our pages, and I am glad that Springstoff sent us stuff like this for review. This release goes beyond any genre I previously wrote about on Thoughts Words Action, so if you expected another review about extreme music genres, please skip this…
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The World/Inferno Friendship Society – All Borders Are Porous To Cats LP (Alternative Tentacles)
The world would be such a boring place without entertainful music of The World/Inferno Friendship Society. Their vicious crossovers comprised of punk rock, soul, klezmer, gypsy etno music, flamenco, disco, twist, and even jazz music are far beyond its time mainly because of the skillful musicianship of all the involved musicians who were or they’re…
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Ivan Bonačić – Kraken LP (Geenger Records)
Kraken is, what I truly believe, debut solo album by Ivan Bonačić, a highly skilled musician who’s shaking all the boundaries of modern jazz music. With the enormous help of his following band, which has been comprised of Pippo Corvino on guitars, Viktor Lipić on organ, and Adriano Bernobić at drums, this Croatian artist delivers…
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