Blog Profile / Music is Art
| URL : | http://musicisart.ws/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Music / Indie Music | |
| Posts on Regator: | 526 | |
| Posts / Week: | 2 | |
| Archived Since: | April 11, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
our love is like the morning clouds // like the morning dew
british soul singer-songwriter laura mvula recently released her extraordinary debut album “sing to the moon”. full of beautiful surprises, laura mvula has created a heavenly arrangement of movie-soundtrack worthy melodies that gather from traits of gospel, acapella, r&b, funk, jazz — all against the momentum of a brilliant orchestra. listen: laura mvula – like the [...]
funny you’re the broken one // but i’m the only one who needed saving
Producer Marius Hösturz beautifully slows down the tempo of Rihanna‘s latest single “Stay” and turns it into an atmospheric swirl of chilled, deep house music. All along it was a fever A cold sweat hot-headed believer I threw my hands in the air I said, show me something He said, if you dare come a [...]
my love my love… don’t love me
The soothing music of producer and multi-instrumentalist S o h n is perfect for spring like days. Based in London, but created in the beautiful landscapes of Vienna, Austria, S O H N blends a unique styling of electronic synths, accelerated analogue drum rhythms, and soulful vocal stylings. His new single “Bloodflows” will be released [...]
can’t find the words i need to say // i’m talking
British trip hop pioneer Tricky will soon be releasing his upcoming tenth studio album “False Idols” scheduled to be released May 28th, marking the first release on his own False Idols label. Tricky also returns after a three-year break with with U.S. tour dates. “I was lost for ages. I was trying to prove something [...]
i should go now quietly…
From London, Daughter is the trio of velvet vocalist Elena Tonra, electric guitarist Igor Haefeli, and drummer Remi Aguilella. Together they create acoustically beautiful soundscapes that invoke the sensation of morning light. Calming and refreshing in every aspect, Daughter is sure to leave a haunting impression. In the darkness I will meet my creators And [...]
slow magic…
Producer Slow Magic creates R&B-influenced electronic music colored with pulsating beats, layers of smooth but distorted vocals, and underlining sensuality. Enjoy. Listen: Slow Magic – On Yr Side
stay, don’t close your eyes…
Rhye is classically trained musicians Mike Milosh and Robin Hannibal. Together the two gentlemen met in Denmark while working with the Copenhagen-based group Quadron. After spending a small amount of time together, they became mutually appreciative of each others music. When the sounds of Rhye initially was discovered within the depths of the internet, the [...]
interview :: daniel blue photography eleven_media
By way of Miami to Israel to Boston, Daniel Blue is a media artist that has been apart of the production backdrop of the film, music video and TV industry for the last 15 years, a true musician that not only performs, listens but genuinely immerses himself in the sound, and a photographer that beautifully [...]
boston, i love you
From Boston with love, my heart goes out to all of you. New England folk musician and artist Dan Blakeslee created this beautiful image in his own emotional response to the Boston Marathon Bombings. For those that may be unfamiliar, the two hands create a heart over the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, [...]
every day the ghosts are coming…
After a difficult band breakup and moments before getting ready to go into the studio with producer Dave Newfeld (Broken Social Scene’s You Forgot it In People), three remaining members (Nate Eiesland, Alissa Ricci, and Ryne Estwing) decided to pick up the remaining pieces wisely, taking organic elements of what they were from the Chicago-based [...]
everyone knows im right about one thing // you and i don’t work out
From Los Angeles, songstress Banks writes obsessively raw lyrics over broken electronic pulsations. Seductive in her delivery, the connection of Bank’s voice to the sound quickly flows as the rush of the beat spins around. Enjoy. Before I ever met you I never knew I could be broken in so many ways I never knew [...]
even if i wanted to fall for you // would you fall for me
active child is currently working on his sophomore lp, but has released a stunning new song from the stephanie meyer inspired movie the host. colored in multifaceted falsettos, mesmerizing in despairing lyrics, decorated with delicate pulls of harp strings, and isolated memories between a lover and the meaning of being alone. “even if i never [...]
i drown my feelings in the sea
ritual unions got me in trouble again i was wonderin how the white dress and the mistress and his spirit are holdin my hand ~~ listen little dragon – ritual union (maya jane coles remix) artwork by veronique meignaud
when the night isn’t ready for you // it’s a feeling that i know
i waited for ya, i waited for ya i waited on ya but now i don’t you didn’t see it i didn’t see it, i didn’t see it but now, oh, i do i play your game, i play your game i play your game i take my chances alone ~~ The Strokes‘ fifth studio [...]
you’ve been on my mind // now let me get in yours
Hailing from Ireland, Jack Colleran better known as MMOTHS, creates beautiful bedroom blends of electronica that inspire a softer sense of human emotion and expression. Young at the age of only nineteen years old, MMOTHS began experimenting with Abelton Live, shared a few beats on Soundcloud, and was quickly signed by Los Angeles label SQE [...]
Remembering Jason Molina
It’s always a sad day when something strikes you inside your mail box, especially when it’s a letter from one of your favorite labels reporting of another beautiful musician that we have tragically lost again. Jason Molina (from bands like Magnolia Electric Co and Songs: Ohia) passed away suddenly Saturday, due to complications of organ [...]
move through the movement…
Radiohead‘s Thom Yorke has released his side project Atoms for Peace debut album Amok, with his supergroup of collaborators including Red Hot Chili Pepper’s bassist Flea, Beck’s drummer Joey Waronker, David Byrne’s Brazilian percussionist Mauro Refosco, and beloved producer Nigel Godrich. Atoms for Peace collectively created a perfect blend of what you’d come to find [...]
my heart is gold.
Happy Valentines Day. May you all feel a type of love that takes your breath away. Some say love is a burning thing That it makes a fiery ring Oh but I know love as a fading thing Just as fickle as a feather in a stream See, honey, I saw love. You see, it [...]
who do you… trust?
London’s Gold Panda has returned with the Trust EP, following up after his 2010 beautiful debut Lucky Shiner. In the same vein as downtempo genius Bonobo, Gold Panda creates soothing music filled with hypnotic hip-hop beats, quickfire samples, and swirling instrumental tracks. The Trust EP is digitally available through The Ghostly Store right now, may [...]
pull me down if you want to / and i hope that you want to
well i heard you were trouble and you heard i was trouble but your name is a wave washing over me Listen: Mikky Ekko – Pull Me Down Mikky Ekko is originally from Louisiana but relocated to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his songwriting dreams. While experiencing and readjusting to his new home Mikky Ekko discovered [...]