M. Byrd has an infectious, hypnotic, single with Morning Sun (seen/heard here), which could function as an early morning experience in the mind. Byrd describes it this way: “Morning Sun has become a kind of morning mantra for me. The idea came to me a few years ago in the morning right after I got up and it came back to me subsequently over and over again, like a kind of entry into meditation, until I finally recorded it and arranged it into form.” Blending the sound of waves, jangling guitars,…
Read MoreOne of Vodka’s favorite duos, Sinnober, is back to making music again! It has been quite some time since Projection (October 2018). So what’s happened to the husband and wife team since then? Well, they started a family, got caught up in the pandemic like everyone else, and simply had life to contend with. Enter Ophelia (July 2021) and you can already tell that the magic that these two create together is back 100%. Sinnober weaves a web of jazz, pop, and folk fusion that is truly unique. Ophelia features Natalie Brice…
Read MoreRoll the black and white movie, tuck into the shade under the palms on a remote sandy beach where the leading lady sings about her love, and you’ve got the picture! Enter Haley Sales and Never Before (seen/heard here). To say that this is a retro number, would be an understatement, but it works on all levels. Haley has a beautiful voice and makes you visualize everything she sings about. The song was a collaborative writing effort with Sharon Stone, and before you ask, yes, the actress. Haley’s childhood…
Read MoreA London-based DJ and producer from Italy, Marco Dalla Villa, doesn’t take himself too seriously. He may have studied music theory and composition, but that is what allows him to step outside, feel the music, and push the emotional and social markers while playing loose with the composition. Enter Wonderful Days (seen/heard here), destined to make your head and feet move, and bring a smile to your face. What more can you ask for in these times? Wonderful Days features bouncy vocals provided by Leanna Gage, a singer…
Read MoreNew to Vodka, LaLaLow is an electro-pop duo from Finland that began life in 2018. The duo’s compositions tend toward the mildly psychedelic and ethereal. Sensory Deprivation (seen/heard here) is more on the latter end of the spectrum. This melody-driven piece features the divine voice of Nina Jackson (vocals, keyboards) that will hypnotize you into a feeling of simple peace. The other half of the duo, Tommi Laivamaa (guitar, bass), offers textural balance to this beautiful song. There’s not a wealth of information out there for the duo. No website,…
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