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With their second single "Whatkeepsmewakingup”, the Swiss indie band Mono Mochi presents a clear antithesis to their previous road trip release “Wild Thyme”.

The anthem from their upcoming debut album “Oh Elsa!” (release on May 31, 2024) shows a humorous side and deals with life's stumbling blocks and absurd moments.
At first the new single leaves open the possibility of a calm, breathy ballad, but it quickly develops into an unstoppable groove reminiscent of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.

“Whatkeepsmewakingup” is about aimless running, where you are no longer exactly sure why you are running and what you are actually escaping from.

The rocky, distorted character of the song forms a strong contrast to the other pieces on the record. The repetitive, almost crazy lines that juggle between dream and reality give the song a playful lightness that just doesn't want to calm down.

And when you finally stand at the gate of the long-awaited sleep, the huge hamster wheel rolls over you and drags you back into a surreal world of wants, needs and pure rush.

“Whatkeepsmewakingup” - a nightmare!

Whatkeepsmewakingup

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Discover 'Cool Headed Witch' by Mostly Sonny. The Melbourne-born artist is a promising newcomer to the indie folk scene, and this single showcases her talent for conveying emotion. The airy synths of 'Cool Headed Witch' create an atmosphere of lightness and escapism, while the country-flavored guitars add a touch of nostalgia and authenticity. This composition evokes a sense of travel and discovery, inviting you to set off for new horizons with optimism and determination.

Mostly Sonny - Cool Headed Witch

Things we tell ourselves

Raining On Your Pillow

The Craving

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Model

You (Show Me Where My Days Went)

Charm out July 12th

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Credits:
Written By: Claire Cottrill, Leon Michels, Homer Steinweiss, 
and Nick Movshon
Produced By: Leon Michels and Claire Cottrill
Claire Cottrill: Vocals, Piano  
Leon Michels: Piano, Mellotron, Flute, Synths, Percussion, Organ
Homer Steinweiss: Drums, Percussion 
Nick Movshon: Bass, Mo Tuck
Paul Castelluzzo: Slide Guitar

Lyrics:

Sexy to someone
Is all I really want
Sometimes sexy to someone
Is all I really want
Nothing more nothing less of thought
Walking through the park

Sexy to someone
I think about it all
Checking out of the hotel
Or moments at a bar
Ask if I’m in a movie
No, I didn’t get the part

Sexy to somebody it would help me out
Oh, I need a reason to get out of the house
And it’s just a little thing I can’t live without

Sexy is something I see in everything
Honey sticking to your hands
Sugar on the rim
Nothing more nothing less of thought
Take it all to heart

I want afterglowing
And when I call a car
Send me eyes with the knowing
That I could pull it off
Ask if I’m doing TV
No, I didn’t get the job

Sexy to somebody it would help me out
Oh, I need a reason to get out of the house
And it’s just a little thing I can’t live without

(I want to be sexy to someone)
Is it too much to ask?
(I want to be sexy to someone)
Then what’s holding you back?
(I want to be sexy to someone)
It’s not too much to ask
(Sexy to someone)

Sexy to somebody it would help me out
Oh, I need a reason to get out of the house
And it’s just a little thing I can’t live without

Sexy to somebody it would help me out
Oh, I need a reason to get out of the house
And it’s just a little thing I can’t live without

Sexy to Someone

LOOM

Nice to Meet You

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I'm Not Yours

Poor Little Trillionaire

A NEW ADDITION TO THE SERIES!  Warm acoustic ensembles blending Mediterranean and Hebrew folk motifs with Western chamber jazz harmony. That's a mouthful- and by design... a pleasant EARFUL too! Enjoy :)

YHWH ALWAYS : Through Water

Sleepless

Lusts | lost highway | hyperurl.co/LustsLostHighway

Produced by Silk Jaguar | Photography by Liam Keown

lost highway

heyo
this is a very challenging time in many different ways, for everyone. ironically during these times of crisis and isolation, i find that humans are closer and warmer than ever. i see beauty in that. this is the second single from my upcoming EP, and it feels weird to be promoting myself... but i realized that music is also something we need right now so if you wanna forget about all this shit and feel something else for 3 minutes then please have a listen.
wish you all prosperity and health <3

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SAYIMGOOD

Press contact: michelle (at) teamclermont (dot) com

Artist: Lapland
Album: Lapland
Release date: March 26, 2013
Record label: Hundred Pockets Records

About: 
The beginning of Lapland started before it even had a name. It was born in a tiny half-bedroom in Brooklyn, where songwriter Josh Mease began recording a new batch of songs in early 2011. Mease has always found comfort in the solitude of his own thoughts, often preferring the landscapes within his mind’s eye over the bustle of the city that surrounds him. So it seems fitting that in making Lapland’s self-titled debut, he worked alone using whatever was within reach – only rarely using other musicians.

Perhaps this self-imposed isolation is why Lapland has such an introspective tone. Themes of separation and loss are woven throughout the album, as Lapland moves fluently through different styles and genres while maintaining a uniquely personal sound.  From the percolating electronic gallop of the opening track, “Unwise”, to the blue-eyed soul of “Aeroplane”, to the acoustic haze and layered harmonies of “Overboard”, Mease always keeps things interesting.  One can hear the effect of the myriad of music styles and genres that informed Lapland – Early synth pioneers of the 60′s and 70′s, French Impressionists like Ravel and Debussy, and 1970′s staples like Fleetwood Mac.

Mixing styles is not new for Mease. He grew up in Texas where his childhood love of rock and country evolved into studying jazz guitar. After moving to New York, he eventually shifted his focus from playing jazz to singing and writing songs. This transformation gives Mease a unique approach to songwriting, and his work has earned him fans not only in indie circles but also in jazz, R&B, and classical music as well.

The name Lapland only presented itself after the album was completed, when Mease picked up a book from the $2 stacks at a used bookstore called “Lappland Wanderland.” The book contained photos of other-worldly landscapes and vast open spaces which seemed to connect with Mease’s new recording. It was not a difficult decision to adopt the name Lapland for this new phase of Mease’s career. The scope of his work deserves a moniker of symbolic significance. And so, Lapland began.

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