SONGS WE LOVED! 18-24 November 2024
Your weekly dose of the most exhilarating song releases, by a stellar lineup of artists!
Featuring Eighty Ninety, Beauty in Chaos, Leo Luganskiy, Ava Rasti, Ecce Shnak, Oswald Slain, Charles James & The Rise, The Young Scones, Bomb Cats, AURSJϕEN, Jarrid Lee, and Ashley Ghostkeeper.
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Eighty Ninety - Yourself
Eighty Ninety’s Yourself is a pulse-pounding return for the indie-pop duo. With smooth vocals and velvety instrumentation, the track explores the quiet disconnect that can form between two people, even when they’re physically close.
The lyrics highlight the small moments that slip away unnoticed until it’s too late. The song blends acoustic and electronic sounds with Eighty Ninety’s signature minimalist pop style, offering a fresh yet familiar feel.
If you’ve been waiting for more from Eighty Ninety, Yourself is exactly what you need.
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Beauty in Chaos - Echoes and The Angels ft. Leo Luganskiy
Beauty In Chaos’ Echoes and The Angels featuring Leo Luganskiy (frontman of Strangelove) is a compelling fusion of post-punk and alt-rock, showcasing Luganskiy’s powerful vocal range.
His soaring vocals blend flawlessly with Michael Ciravolo’s intricate guitar work and Michael Rozon’s atmospheric production, crafting a soundscape that is nothing short of sublime.
Taken from their fourth album Dancing With Angels (which you should absolutely listen to here), the song explores celestial themes and transformative love, adding another riveting entry to Beauty In Chaos’ impressive catalog of collaborations.
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Ava Rasti - Swimming With Him
Taken from musician and composer Ava Rasti’s upcoming album 'The River', Swimming With Him immerses us into a swirling current of memory and emotion, bridging past and present.
Dark yet luminous, the piece flows with hypnotic waves of piano, like distant lights flickering across a vast, uncertain sea.
Inspired by the tranquil beauty and profound historical significance of the Piave River, Swimming With Him chronicles the courage required to face the depths of our experiences, with moments of calm and chaos intertwined—much like the river itself.
The River, out December 6th, is available for pre-order as a limited-edition lathe-cut vinyl, each featuring a unique, hand-printed cover.
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Ecce Shnak - Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy
Ecce Shnak’s Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy is a chaotic, exhilarating whirlwind crashing math-metal riffs into Queen-like harmonies and eerie choral codas—all in just 150 seconds.
Dedicated to 19th-century philosopher Jeremy Bentham, the track is as thought-provoking as it is sonically audacious, blending satire with searing social justice commentary.
This first glimpse of their forthcoming EP, Shadows Grow Fangs, out in February 2025, Jeremy, Utilitarian Sadboy showcases the NYC outfit’s fearless genre-bending creativity.
Ecce Shnak delivers a theatrical, brain-bending soundscape that challenges conventions while ensuring every moment feels both absurdly fun and deeply meaningful.
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Oswald Slain - Happiness Is Overrated
Oswald Slain's debut single, Happiness Is Overrated, is a rebellious anthem that flips the script on the pressure to be happy.
Recorded in their DIY studio and mastered by Jason Mitchell, the song pairs its cynical outlook with a lively, feel-good melody—fuzzy guitars and soaring vocals make Happiness Is Overrated a triumphant introduction to Oswald Slain's new chapter.
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Charles James & The Rise - The Sailor & The Saint
Charles James & The Rise's The Sailor & The Saint is a mesmerizing fusion of cinematic folk and heartfelt storytelling.
Set against the rebellious backdrop of the 1960s, the song unfolds the gripping tale of two lovers whose passion and peril mirror the drama of Bonnie and Clyde.
With lush instrumentation and the duo's enthralling vocals, The Sailor & The Saint explores love’s fragility when living on the edge.
Accompanying this single is a stirring music video, directed by Donnagh Fitzpatrick, which contrasts tender, black-and-white memories with the vivid, chaotic consequences of their reckless lifestyle.
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The Young Scones - The Muse
Toronto rockers The Young Scones deliver a firestorm with The Muse—a blistering anthem that channels frustration and determination into electrifying sound.
Bursting with unbridled energy and sharp lyricism, The Muse reflects on finding solace in creativity during life’s darkest moments.
This explosive single is a knockout preview of their upcoming album, Sconism, setting the stage for big things in 2025.
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Bomb Cats - Gotta Move On
Gotta Move On kicks off the Bomb Cats' Move On EP like a shot of adrenaline. Powered by blistering riffs and an unstoppable rhythm, the song sets the tone for a relentless punk rock blitz that doesn’t let up.
As the album’s first punch, it’s a bold anthem of resilience and urgency, that perfectly shows off the band’s fearless, no-holds-barred spirit.
The Bomb Cats make it clear—they’re here to shake up the scene: loud, fast, and unapologetically fierce.
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AURSJϕEN - Strand
AURSJϕEN's Strand EP feels like stepping into another cosmos—a place where time dissolves and sound becomes a shimmering landscape.
Her eerie, faraway vocals glide over lush, cinematic arrangements, pulling you into a world of ethereal beauty and quiet intensity.
Each track is a portal, from the luminous Nytår to the breathtaking Strand—close your eyes and let Strand guide you to its otherworldly shores.
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Jarrid Lee - Too Good To Be True feat. Ashley Ghostkeeper
In Too Good To Be True, country singer/songwriter Jarrid Lee teams up with Ashley Ghostkeeper to deliver a country-rock ballad that is nothing short of compelling.
Their voices blend flawlessly, conveying a heartfelt message about the importance of real connections in an age of fleeting distractions, with tender lyrics that gently urge us to cherish the moments that truly matter.
As the lead first single from his upcoming album Give It All Back, the song showcases Lee’s thoughtful songwriting and emotional sincerity, offering a promising glimpse of what’s to come
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About Chris Roditis
Chris Roditis has been an active musician since 1995 in various bands and projects across a variety of genres ranging from acoustic, electronic to nu metal, british rock and trip hop. He has extensive experience as a mixing engineer and producer and has built recording studios for most of the projects he has been involved with. His passion for music steered his entrepreneurial skills into founding MusicNGear in 2012.
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