Thursday, 6 August 2015

Nick Festari treats us to 6 tracks of 80s Rock / Electro flavoured tunes



https://soundcloud.com/nick-festari/sets/this-is-me-slower-and-faster

Nick Festari started studying Piano from the age of 9 and at 16 he became one of the organists in his Parish, from there he became part of a choir. He then met two people who believed in his potential and its with them that some of the best Eurobeat Hits were born. 

In 1986 he formed a cover band with friends, during which he was on the keyboard. 1987 saw Nick work with Live Music Studio Owners Claudio Accatino and Federico RImonti and also Dance Producer Mike Farina - where he played arrangements and rhythmics and it was also then that he developed his studio skills.

Nick also joined a Gospel / Christian Rock Band and took part in song writing contests, it was also shortly after that Nick was presented with the opportunity to introduce his music to a Japanese Audience and shortly after Nick was writing songs for Hi-Nrg Attack - a label founded by Claudio and Federico.

Summer 2013 saw Nick take a chance and leave Eurobeat, the Dance scenes and Hi-Nrg Attack to make his mark in Pop Music and his recently released EP This Is Me Slower And Faster is the start of that.

You Wanna Make Me Fly (I Know You Belong To A Dream) serves up catchy pop beats, a beautiful piano arrangement and an old school 80s pop feel.

Wings Of An Angel has a gentler feel to it as Nick entertains us with a beautiful ballad.

The Song I Wrote For You is a fast paced number with supercharged electro beats and captivating verses.

Don't Throw The Dice delivers a orchestra style instrumental arrangement, hats off to the violin and piano segments.and also a powerful vocal performance by Nick, the song then transitions into a rock number with slick guitar riffs.

There Will Be No Prize serves up energetic beats, powerful lyrics and outstanding vocals.

Don't Slam The Radio concludes this delightful EP with a heartfelt tune, which treats us to a mesmerizing rock flavoured melody.

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Wednesday, 5 August 2015

Another Day With A Broken Heart showcases catchy pop hooks and poignant lyrics


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYQf56Qgvt4&feature=youtu.be

Sarantos returns to entertain us with another catchy tune, which has just had its worldwide release. Profits from sales will go to the Happy Hippies charity, which was originally founded by Miley Cyrus.

 Another Day With A Broken Heart showcases catchy pop hooks, poignant lyrics and Sarantos's trademark smooth vocals and creative and visually stunning music videos.

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Keep Me Down is a upbeat number with smooth vocals that are delivered straight from the heart


Mark Asari has kept up the ongoing momentum by releasing yet another soulful number, which further bolsters his 2015 musical releases.

 He was born with a speech disorder and this song illustrates the difficulties he has endured so far and also the mental attitude and drive he has utilized to overcome them.

 Keep Me Down is a upbeat number with smooth vocals that are delivered straight from the heart and the lyrics exist to motivate you to succeed.

 Website - http://www.markasari.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkAsariStreetTeam?fref=ts
Twitter - https://twitter.com/markasari
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/markasari
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Twitter - @OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk 
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Sunday, 2 August 2015

Do It delivers heavy but addictive beats and a powerful bass line that's pure energy



Columbian Producer Marcela A has unveiled a beast of a track with her latest musical release Do It, this track has already rocketed to top 20 in the music news charts and is widely supported by DJs and EDM aficionados alike.

 Do It delivers heavy but addictive beats and a powerful bass line that's pure energy, especially whilst it crescendos.

Post By - Boulent Mustafa
Twitter - @OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk 
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Tuesday, 28 July 2015

Once More, Autumn treats us to 6 musical gems, with flawless vocals and exquisitely prepared melodies


Once More, Autumn are a Indie Folk Band from Saint Paul in Minnesota and their line up consists of Evan Walton and Brady Lorenzen. They will be releasing their 6 track debut album - Once More, Autumn on August 4th, 2015.

 Once More, Autumn is a delightfully upbeat number with catchy guitar riffs, heartfelt lyrics and a beautiful vocal performance plus who doesn't like cowbell in a song.

 Nevermind delivers wondrous vocals and a sublime melody.

 Foals showcases haunting and beautiful instrumentals in equal measure and the vocals and lyrics are musical perfection.

 Cypress serves up a stunning melody and laid back and minimal vocals which are perfect for chilling out to.

 Only The Magnificent entertains us with smooth guitar riffs and beautiful vocals.

 Beyond The Pine concludes this well crafted debut album with a upbeat melody which treats us to catchy riffs, first class vocals and heartfelt verses.

 The duo have created a musical work of art as their debut album treats us to 6 musical gems, with flawless vocals and exquisitely prepared melodies.

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Twitter - @OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk 
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Monday, 27 July 2015

Doomed Nymph's debut EP presents an eclectic blend of electronic beats and vocals



Callum Alston is a Musician / Producer from East London who performs under the stage name Doomed Nymph.

He is about to unveil his debut EP Roses and Nettles on August 5th and he just released his debut single Blooms. 

His music has been compared to a combination of Bon Iver and Radiohead

We are fortunate enough to exclusively review the EP and Callum has also taken time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions.


  1. How did you get into music in the first place?  I got into music when I accidentally clicked on Nirvana instead of Nina Simone on my dad's MP3 player.  The first 4 bars of that song began my infatuation with music as an art form instead of just background noise and lead me to start playing guitar. 
  1. Who were your musical influences? Far too many to list, but keeping it short and simple: Nirvana, Radiohead, Bon Iver, Modest Mouse, Actress, Aphex Twin, SCNTST, Burial, Alt J, Arcade Fire, Pariah, Atoms for Peace, The Bug, Bonobo, Moire, Damien Rice, Death Cab for Cutie, Dmitry Evgrafov, Good Weather for an Airstrike, My Bloody Valentine, Invisible Elephant, Zomby, Astronauts Etc., James Blake, FKA Twigs, Lorde 
  1. What tunes are currently on repeat on your Mp3 Player? Over 1000 of them haha, but my current favourites are New Year Son by The Amazing Broken Man, Little Motel by Modest Mouse, Hunger of the Pine by Alt J, Before Your Very Eyes by Atoms for Peace, Nose Grows Some by Thom Yorke, Elephant by Jason Isbell, Kettering by The Antlers, Old Pine by Ben Howard, Voodoo Posse Chronic Illusion by Actress, Marching Bands of Manhattan by Death Cab for Cutie and Up For Grabs by Astronauts, Etc and Fall Creek Boys' Choir by James Blake and Bon Iver 
  1. What’s your life outside of music? I'm actually about to head off for university up north to study politics and international relations, but currently my life consists of promotion for Doomed Nymph and also preparing a live show for next year.   
  1. If you could collaborate with any singer who would it be? Thom Yorke, his falsetto is everything that I wish mine was, and also Lorde and Joe Newman from Alt-J.  For lyrics I'd want Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie. 
  1. What’s your favourite genre of music? This is between Alternative/Indie rock and abstract electronica ala Hyperdub and Warp records. 
  1. What’s next for you musically and are there plans for a Tour? Hopefully I'll be able to make a live show and write new songs with friends at university and expand this project out of my bedroom, there aren't touring plans currently, but hopefully there will be in the future. 
  1. What are your strengths and weaknesses? My weakness has to be the center of my vocal range, I normally hide that under tons of reverb or under auto-tune for a cool effect (not to fix the singing, haha) as well as my sound design.  My strength is my falsetto, definitely.  
  1. Where do you draw inspiration for your song lyrics? Normally I take moments in my life and twist them into metaphors which are meaningless to everyone other than myself, however this allows the listener to make up their own meanings which is a different way of thinking about art.  Finally I douse it in reverb to make it difficult for the words to be understood, almost using the voice as a separate instrument. 
  1. What is your guilty pleasure? Lorde and Kanye, I almost lost my voice at a Lorde concert. The theme of the EP is about getting lost in London and the relationships and memories created.

 Intro (Roses) starts off proceedings with haunting instrumentals and catchy beats.

Blooms is a more uplifting number with catchier beats and a flawless vocal performance with heart felt verses.

Awash With Colour (LA) delivers an interesting blend of vocals and electronic beats, however sadly the arrangement is overbearing in places as the balance is wrong and the beats are slightly excessive plus the volume is too high for the instrumentals.

City's Hymn (Interlude) showcases choral vocals and unique samples.

Under The Watchful Eyes Of You presents an eclectic blend of electronic beats and vocals - the beats are semi captivating but the effects on the vocals are somewhat of a let down.

Doomed Nymph concludes his debut EP with a bonus track Nebulus, this extra track treats us to innovative beats and unique vocals.

I consider Blooms to be the strong point of Doomed Nymph's EP as it tends to fit my musical preferences more then the other tracks.

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Twitter - @OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk 
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Sunday, 26 July 2015

This Manchester trio treat us to first class lyrics, sublime harmonies and amazing guitar arrangements


Some Kind Of Illness are a unsigned three piece alternative Indie Band from Manchester, England.

 The Test Of Time treats us to a beautiful melody, smooth vocals and uplifting lyrics.

 Angel Breakdown has an ethereal feel to it with its gentle rhythm and the minimal lyrics are poignant.

 Stars is a smooth number with minimal instruments and a delightful vocal performance.

 Maple Leaf ft Daisy Davies entertains us with a beautiful instrumental arrangement.

 The Light delivers a cheerful guitar arrangement and a top notch performance on the vocal front.

 And Live is a chilled out number with minimal and laid back beats.

 You Have To Laugh serves up gentle guitar riffs that mesmerize the soul with their beauty.

 My Shadow In The Maze showcases heartfelt and poignant lyrics alongside a gentle instrumental melody.

 Rush To Wait is another smooth melody that's perfect for unwinding to.

 Fool Man Runaway concludes the album with a slow tempo, beautiful instrumentals and emotive lyrics.

 This Manchester trio treat us to 10 tracks of first class lyrics, sublime harmonies and amazing guitar arrangements.

Post By - Boulent Mustafa
Twitter - @OBsMusicUk
Blog - http://oceanicblueuk.blogspot.co.uk 
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