“Fast paced rock and roll influenced song, with really good vocals and music behind them. Lovely mood, so positive, sunny, very well produced, with smooth drum parts that keeps the drive rolling, but still in the background. ”
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This song released by: DistroKid
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“No rainy weather and cold will spoil your days if there are music --le jank and hypnotic rhythms of reggae nearby. All black clouds part in the rays of this music, and the soul thanks for the harmony and calm that this track gives.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Никакая дождливая погода и холода не испортят ваши дни, если рядом будет музыка -Le Jank- и гипнотические ритмы Reggae. В лучах этой музыки расступаются все чёрные тучи, а душа благодарит за гармонию и спокойствие, которое дарит этот трек.”
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"Staying Tuned With" by Le Jank features the legendary Reggae musicians formerly of The Maytals Band who lent their masterful instrumentation to Le Jank's pop composition. These musicians are some of the founding fathers of the sound that is Reggae.
“What do you think will work if you combine such genres as Surf and Indie Rock? You will be surprised at what miracles sometimes take place in a musical world in which such amazing imagination tracks are born. Positive, warmth and love that pour over the edge of sweeping away everything in their path!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Как вы думаете, что получится, если совместить такие жанры, как Surf и Indie Rock? Вы удивитесь, какие чудеса порой происходят в музыкальном мире, в котором рождаются такие потрясающие воображение треки. Позитив, тепло и любовь, которые льются через край сметая всё на своём пути!”
-Nagamag.com
Indie / Alternative band HOAX released b? – the long-awaited narrative-driven debut concept album and a 17-track project detailing the inner workings of being vs. doing.
(stream here) ffm.to/hoax-being.OPR
“If all you are is what you do, how can you ever be?”
The entirety of the album is best characterized by its title track, “b?”, which happens to also be the exact center point as well. The whole idea of transitioning from a DO-er to a BE-er is embodied by the themes focused around the idea of BEING. The narrative told isn’t meant to be esoteric or grand; instead, it is just a simple truth boiled down to a quiet realization:
“Honestly, this life moves like a daydream, caught between how the way it goes ain’t always the way it seems. So lovely, cut right through all the ugly feelings faced, cause the way they are ain’t always the way we should be.”
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“Behind all the facades we put up, under all the masks we wear – there we are: Ourselves in Being form. It used to be very hard for me to explain what it meant ‘to be’ to other people. And believe me – I know I am not original in this line of questioning. For God’s sake, we all know what Shakespeare said through Hamlet, but as the album developed, it became clear to me that ‘being’ is synonymous with ‘peace’. And that peace looks different in everyone’s mirror. It starts with self-reflection, and never ends with anything other than life devotion to your truest form. I’ve said it so many times throughout our career, but if there is anything you take away from listening to HOAX and this album, it's to please prioritize your peace. We are only here for a moment in the blip of infinity, and during that blink, our peace and being will always be under the scrutiny of the randomness and chaos of life. Perfect the art of sitting still, to know yourself, show and embody empathy, and be authentic to your peace.”
-Michael Raj
“The idea of this Surf Rock track seemed to come to us from the most depths of the 70s, captivating the singing of guitar reefs, a specific supply of vocal parties and a bright, sparkling atmosphere. Music, which is able to create its own reality right before your eyes!” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“Идея этого Surf Rock трека словно пришла к нам из самых глубин 70-ых годов, очаровывая пением гитарных рифов, специфической подачей вокальных партий и яркой, искрящейся атмосферой. Музыка, которая способна создать прямо на ваших глазах свою собственную реальность!”
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“This one adds that extra zip to our daily steps. Drifting on the sounds of a classic groove that is this West Side Jet. A golden tune that captures an era in its embrace of the timeless landscape. We loved the acoustic guitar solo and the rhythmic richness. ”
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"YGSF tunes are always about bringing the sunshine, so we made ‘West Side Jet,’ an instantaneous summery jam of folky disco perfection that beams brightly like the golden hour," states the duo Andy Platts and Shawn Lee, who make up Young Gun Silver Fox.
Young Gun Silver Fox, the acclaimed indie duo with yacht-rock tendencies comprising of Andy Platts of Mamas Gun and Shawn Lee (vagabond award-winning video game composer) release their 1970s-influenced pop-rock sounding single “West Side Jet,” the first taste of their fourth studio album Ticket To Shangri-La, due out this fall. The single drops on June 17th on Mixto Records and is accompanied by a fun retro style gaming music video directed by Jack Pell. Watch it at youtu.be/LKTKXA6U_O8.
The lead single ‘West Side Jet’ started in Shawn’s London studio and became an instant contender as the first introduction to the album. “When Andy sent me the vocals I was honestly like ‘this is the first single!’ We hadn’t even finished the album yet but it was instant.”
"Lyrically I knew I didn't want to do anything romantic,” expands Andy, “it can’t be about the dancefloor it can’t be ‘I love you, break my heart’ etc. it needed to be something different. The only musical I really like is West Side Story and I’d watched the original again recently, so it’d come back into my consciousness just how brilliant the music and writing was, so it was just a bit of a nod to my fondness of that as a piece of culture.”
Capturing the vibe of the music video, is director Jack Pell bringing it to life in an 80s video game style. Shawn adds, “We had worked with Jack on previous video’s and we were a fan of his animation style. We loved the idea of a Super Mario world for the Westside Jet video. We had a blast shooting our bits except for the part where we had to spin around. I thought I was going to throw up!” Andy elaborates, “Being an evil floating head in the video game version of your own song is one ticked off bucket list! Jack is fantastically talented - he always manages to create a world that you can dive into. Shawn’s right though - spinning endlessly on an office chair = Young Gun Silver Barf.”
The duo's fourth studio album, Ticket To Shangri La showcases a band at the very top of their game, fine-tuning their potent brew of sun-kissed pop-soul, west coast AOR and natural groove with a skill for composition and production that sees them forging ahead down a musical highway blessed with blue skies and positive vibrations. For both participants, the chance to make a new record together is always a liberating experience, as Andy explains; “I always come back to Young Gun Silver Fox like taking a drive to the coast and I just smell the ocean and the air and it’s like ‘wicked I’m back here again’ and I can just kick back and enjoy it.”
Ticket To Shangri La will be released on October 21st and is guaranteed to generate some rays of winter sun!
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“Each of us has our own house, in which we feel organically, naturally, and most importantly - calmly. And when there are similar tracks in the world, like the new single from -Skinny Dippers-, even being from the ground at a distance of hundreds of thousands of miles, you will feel at home.” (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)
“У каждого из нас свой дом, в котором мы чувствуем себя органично, естественно, а главное — спокойно. И когда в мире есть подобные треки, как новый сингл от -Skinny Dippers-, то даже находясь от земли на расстоянии сотни тысяч миль ты будешь чувствовать себя как дома.”
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Home is a song about packing your things and leaving it all behind, but looking back fondly while realizing you might never have it so good again. The track blends the breezy beachy coastal feel of Maine with the energetic heartbeat of Brooklyn, and was written as an ode to childhood friends, lost loves, and a carefree time that seems further in the rearview mirror with each passing year.
“With characterisic acid taste and furious attitude, "chronic mncher" introduces us in his world of Surf Rock. Expect the unexpected from a track full of chorused keys and overdriven guitar loops. Your ideal music for anger management and deep thinking moments.”
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“Truly fascinating single which can change the way you see music. Leah Sirkin unfolds her artistry in this vintage-influenced work and surely catches the attention of her audience. Are you ready to escape from our fake reality and realize that life is a movie? Now is the right time!”
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"Life is a Movie" is an upbeat dance song with existential lyrics and retro 80's vibe that speaks to this pandemic moment.
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Leah Sirkin is a singer/songwriter, musician and theater artist in San Francisco. Raised in a music-loving family, she has been singing, writing songs and playing violin from a young age. Drawing from a rich palette of musical influences, she has written a few dozen songs. In March of 2021, she released her debut single, "Life is a Movie", an upbeat dance song with a retro 80's vibe that speaks to this pandemic moment. Soon to come in early May is "Me, Too", a mid tempo song that poses a challenging question over a light Latin beat. Compelling, sometimes playful lyrics that lean philosophical, catchy melodies and danceable grooves are trademarks of Leah's songs. Her clear, smooth vocals and Tano Brock's masterful production give them the kick, sparkle and polish to please, captivate and stick in the ears of listeners.
Leah performs in several bands in the Bay Area. Her own band Diaspora plays Sefardic, Turkish and Greek music and is due to release an album in 2022. She believes in the transformative power of music to heal, bring people together, and to be a force for positive change.
Qwiet Type is a solo artist, songwriter and producer of his own music. While his genre has been tough to nail down with his music as a whole, his songs display a fusion of indie, alternative, pop, funk, synth pop, experimental, electronica, new wave and even a touch of hip hop.
"I love music from all genres and decades.The music from my past and the music I love today seems to be coming out of me in such a blended way that I can't explain. I am not copying anyone, I am just releasing the music that's in my head on to my recordings the best I can" - Qwiet Type
Qwiet Type will be releasing a new single every few weeks that will all be a part of his first solo artist album, so keep an eye out!!