A Dance Explosion: Late Guest at the Party

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Originally from Rimini, Italy, Late Guest at the Party moved to New York City in 2013 to record a follow-up to their acclaimed debut LP. In 2016, after some personnel changes and left without a vocalist, drummer/producer/group mastermind Renzo Mazzotti started exploring different elements in composition within electronic genres closer to his musical influences growing up.

 

Beth Hansen was brought on board to co-write their first new-era single (“Give You a Life”) and ended up becoming the permanent singer for the group. Bringing in her musical influences from the US, Hansen and Mazzotti started blending modern house and disco ideas with 90s dance and Europop they respectively listened to growing up.

 

Their new release that is prominently titled “Late Nite,” take the group’s already intriguing songs, and gives them a unique and charming spin.  With nothing stopping them now, their Pop eccentric vocals and haunting instrumentation gives us the chills… in the best possible way. Have “Late Nite” take you away this Summer…your ears will certainly thank you!

 

Sam the Astronaut Floats on Latest Single

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Sam the Astronaut is like a giant alien synthesizer entering Earth’s atmosphere preparing to beam you up with its lush soundwaves. Its purpose; to take you to a place where the dull realities of everyday life are washed away and, even just for a moment, replaced with an irresistible urge to dance. And trust, they will be there right beside you the entire time.

“Midnight Carlight” is the lead single and title-track off of the duo’s forthcoming independently-released sophomore album (set for release on August 28th, 2020). With  production so thick you can always find a new layer to swim in, “Midnight Carlight” is a cathartic ode to the feeling of being trapped in a relationship.

John Brazell Shares a Sweet Release

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Napa, California-based singer/songwriter John Brazell is a joyful troubadour with acoustic/pop sensibilities. His new single, “Peaches,” is a half-pop-half-acoustic vibe that covers a vast amount of sonic landscape.

“At the end of the day, I want to be somebody you think of who sings and writes really great songs,” Napa, California-based singer/songwriter John Brazell says. He’s an entertainer who loves transforming a room with melody and spirit. With his easy going demeanor, Brazell is most likely to take the stage in a T-shirt and jeans, and very little pretense of being anything other than a guy who likes singing songs.
Give a listen to “Peaches” below:
https://soundcloud.com/user-20705897/sets/peaches/s-X98rK

Matthew V Gives It All with New Single

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After 10 years of classical operatic vocal training, Mathew V moved to London, England at the age of 17 to teach himself how to write pop music. Now only 22, Mathew has accomplished a lot since returning home to Vancouver. Mathew penned a deal with 604 records and his debut single “Tell Me Smooth” went top 40 on Canadian Radio (Hot AC/AC) for 18 weeks, peaking at #18. 

https://soundcloud.com/604recordsmusic/mathew-v-give-it-all/

Now with a catalogue approaching 15 million online streams, Mathew is making new music, pushing his boundaries and preparing for what’s to come. Mathew’s newest single, “Give It All,” is a love song to his partner: “I found that most of my songs were sad, and I wanted to switch up my formula and express my willingness to go with the ebb and flow, together.”

Bretton Lee John Takes Us to the “Rock Show”

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Connecting to the words of artists like Dallas Green, Dan Mangan and Elliott Smith helped Bretton Lee John understand that he wasn’t the strange and oversensitive kid that his rural Albertan upbringing made him feel like he was. Lee’s dream is to be able to sing something that does the same for someone else.

 

His new single, “Rock Show,” is an effort to manifest something you wish would happen. It’s the kind of song that plays as credits roll on a summer romance movie. Listen to it while you hang out with your cat, your best friend or a new love and feel all warm and fuzzy.

Sailmaker Goes the Distance on Latest Track

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Sailmaker is the first solo project of Newcastle-based singer-songwriter Rich Sutton. Rich’s distinctive vocals will be recognizable to those familiar with alt-pop band SHIELDS, whose tracks have featured on BBC, as well as being covered by The Guardian, Q Magazine, and MOJO. Sailmaker represents a stylistic departure from his previous band, producing a unique folk baroque sound with an alt-pop inflection.


Sailmaker’s debut EP is set for release in August 2020. The newest track, “Taste For The Sublime,” is about being thankful for the
simplest things that can bring the most happiness or contentment, such as appreciating nature or a good friendship.