ViRa “Non-Fiction”
ViRa’s songwriting is simply charming. Following her footsteps, Non-Fiction invites you into an imaginative, impressionistic world made of sound, emotions, and stories.
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Lose Yourself In The World of ViRa’s Non-Fiction
ViRa’s songwriting is simply charming. Following her footsteps, Non-Fiction invites you into an imaginative, impressionistic world made of sound, emotions, and stories.
Waves of guitar soundscapes immerse you with dreamful, translucent patterns while the soft rock rhythm keeps you on your toes. Just like the chapters in a long journey, each and every song in Non-Fiction adds its unique color palette while adhering to an imaginative, groovy aesthetics.
The Los-Angeles based artist created a world between fantasy and reality. ViRa’s calm and floral vocal is entrancing. Fused with feelings and subtle changes in mood, her voice is surrounded by swirling imageries.
“Traveling Face” tells the tale about a free spirit, unbound to definitions and the past, exploring the world as a child that belongs everywhere and nowhere.
“Bedroom Eyes” is about moving away from the painful past and manifesting love that is real. The determined, empowering energy permeates the gentle sound walls and transforms into the dynamic detail in the rhythm and bass.
“Warm Body” and “Shadow Self” take a detour to the shadow side of relationships where dissonance and toxicity have taken control over the light and hope.
“Dreaming” concludes the album with a translucent tune that places you on top of the moon while under the stars, where silky reverbs meet poetic vocals. The song is the happy ending of finally meeting the person you manifest.
Luna Keller “No Man's Land”
Luna Keller’s music has a magic power in them as if she reads your mind. No matter what stage you’re in, you can always take something from her words.
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Luna Keller Shares Her Journey in New Single “No Man’s Land.”
Inspired by her own journey of learning and reflection, Luna Keller brings forth a brutally honest new track “No Man’s Land.” Heartfelt and empowering, her lyrics offer a sense of comfort and healing to those who listen.
Luna Keller’s music has a magic power in them as if she reads your mind. No matter what stage you’re in, you can always take something from her words. “I’m on my way,” “I made mistakes, it’s what it takes,” “I learn to fly,” before you know it, you’re taking notes and putting them on the wall to remind yourself every day of the progress you’ve made and the journey you’re on.
“No Man’s Land” is is a remarkable single with transforming energy. As a vocalist, Keller has a very special voice that leaves a strong impression. She’s not afraid to be herself and be different. Her voice has unfiltered texture, personality, soul, and strength in it that empowers and moves.
Abby London “Miss Him The Most”
Dedicated to Kronos, a long-haired black cat whom Abby London has been together through the best and worst six years, the artist shared with us a moving new single “Miss Him the Most,” in memory of the time they were together.
Abby London Shares Heartbreaking New Single “Miss Him The Most” Dedicated to Kronos, a long-haired black cat.
The bond between a person and an animal is meant to be profound and life-transforming once it forms. It’s a connection that goes beyond language into years of companionship. Dedicated to Kronos, a long-haired black cat whom Abby London has been together through the best and worst six years, the artist shared with us a moving new single “Miss Him the Most,” in memory of the time they were together.
Abby London’s sweet and melancholy voice is deeply moving. The expressive piano background is simply perfect to support as well as add sonic storytelling into her songwriting. “Miss Him the Most” is a genuine expression of grief and loss. It’s hard to sit still through the entire song without having your heart stirred. The song is a tearjerker.
No one relationship is perfect, but through the ebbs and flows, the bond becomes stronger, bringing two souls together. The story between Abby London and Kronos could fit into two books, and so does the emotions and storytelling in the music. Simple, but movingly beautiful.
Spence Paull “When I'm Lonely”
Spence Paull is a dynamic singer-songwriter. She has the ability to handle a wide range of styles so effortlessly and elegantly that it simply takes your breath away sometimes
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Spence Paull Shares Groovy 80s Synth-Pop Single “When I’m Lonely”
Spence Paull is a dynamic singer-songwriter. She has the ability to handle a wide range of styles so effortlessly and elegantly that it simply takes your breath away sometimes. Spence Puall takes you on an emotional roller coaster that wrenches your heart and makes you laugh at the same time. There’s no doubt that her vocal delivery on “When I’m Lonely” is the striking highlight.
The track combines a vibrant mixture of influences from 80s' pop music, jazz, big band, and modern production, bringing to you a uniquely sounding reminiscence. Besides its rich texture and brilliant vocal delivery, “When I’m Lonely” is genuinely catchy. Like an earworm that lives long and prosperous, the melodies stick to your head and if you’re not careful enough, you’ll be finding yourself humming.
As a singer-songwriter, Spence Paull is a wonderful storyteller. Her lyrics are compelling and rich with a sense of humor. With a handful of songs in the making, the artist is gearing up for an album release later this year.
Sweeter Than Sorrow “the bond”
Sweeter Than Sorrow creates a soft and tender world in “the bond,” where the celestial piano and warm strings take you for a slow swirl on the romantic clouds under the stars.
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Sweeter Than Sorrow Showcases Songwriting on “the bond”
Sweeter Than Sorrow creates a soft and tender world in “the bond,” where the celestial piano and warm strings take you for a slow swirl on the romantic clouds under the stars. “the bond” is a song about the intimacy and love between soulmates, inspired by the creator of Sweeter Than Sorrow, Mattias Wåhlberg’s bond with his wife.
The song speaks the language of love, where tenderness and lightheartedness intertwine with trust and comfort. It gently lifts up your feet and whispers the genuine and poetic lyrics to your ears. Sweeter Than Sorrow doesn’t dwell on heavy instrumentations or layers of sounds, with a simple combination of piano and strings, he paints a beautiful soundscape that captures your heart.
The orchestration of this track is another highlight in songwriting as the mood and texture of the strings gradually shift along with Wåhlberg’s intimate vocal, expressing the introspective thoughts and emotions underneath.
“We knock on heaven’s door you and I
we taste the bliss that lies out of time,
we’re symbiotic we’ve cut the boundaries
we’re flying high up, on life’s narcotics”
Known for his poised and well-crafted lyricism, “the bond” by Sweeter Than Sorrow is a work of art.
Fabián dos Rios “Le Petit Prince”
Inspired by the short novel “Le Petit Prince” by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Fabian dos Rios’ poised piano piece brings us to the mysterious, dreamful landscapes as if being in another world.
Fabián dos Rios Releases Dreamful Solo Piano Piece “Le Petit Prince”
Inspired by the short novel Le Petit Prince by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Fabian dos Rios’ poised piano piece brings us to the mysterious, dreamful landscapes as if being in another world. Tender, curious, and illuminating, “Le Petit Prince” touches the softest spot in your heart and evokes that childlike spirit inside each one of us.
The track features a sequence of ascending arpeggios that outlines the harmonious structure in the composition as well as painting a soft, dreamy soundscape. The three notes motif throughout gives the piece a touch of lightheartedness and childlike curiosity as if tiptoeing to light waltz in feathery dresses as the foreign landscape from behind gradually unfolds.
The melodies on a softer and more celestial register of the piano always have a fairy-like feel to the melodies, sprinkling magic dust with a series of fast ornamentations. It’s even more delightful when the melodic and harmonic sections meet at the crossover and weave into a surreal illustration.
The ears catch the note, but the heart always catches the spirit. “Le Petit Prince” invites you on a journey to the mysterious world, looking at life through a different lens, and just like the takeaway of the original short novel, “Le Petit Prince” is a composition you need to listen to with your heart.
Written by Katrina Yang
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PREMIERE: OLEC MÜN “SUN GAZE”
“Sun Gaze” goes beyond the measurable and taps into the ancient field of energy and life force. Connecting to the magnificent being of the earth and the sun, absorbing its energy, “Sun Gaze” channels an intense, thriving form of warmth that is beyond description.
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Olec Mun’s “Sun Gaze” goes beyond the measurable and taps into the ancient field of energy and life force. Connecting to the magnificent being of the earth and the sun, absorbing its energy, “Sun Gaze” channels an intense, thriving form of warmth that is beyond description.
Sun gaze is a practice when one gazes into the sun at its rising and sinking, absorbing its source power without being burnt. The meditative experience creates a harmonious, active vibration between each other and between nature and individuals, which also being channeled into the tune Sergi Boal and Olec Mün created.
Olec Mün has been on the artistic journey since he was six. From Argentina to Northern India to West Africa to Spain, he was inspired to deepening the understanding of soul, ancestry, existence, and consciousness through artistry and experience. Known for a minimalistic approach in combination with field recordings, Mün’s creative work transforms personal experiences into a deeper searching and liberated expression.
Sergi Boal is a guitarist and composer from Spain. Centering the practice of meditative with spontaneity and energy, the artist continues his journey from mastery of the instrument to further expression of the unmeasurable.
The two musicians are interconnected through performances. Like the yin and yang, constantly evolving and transforming into a complete experience. Breathing in and breathing out, concentrated and hyper-aware, “Sun Gaze” further explores the subject of existence and consciousness.
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