Indie Vibes ✨

Produced by: Mike Tompa
Written by: Annie Mehesh, Cindy Da Silva, Mike Tompa

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A dive into what it's like to love in our generation, how so many of us hold back or are constantly expecting to fall without being caught because getting hurt is a norm.

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Happy Little Clouds’ debut single, “Higher”, is an uplifting, up-tempo, face-hugger of a rock song that marks the next step in the evolution of the band. This rainbow rust, power-pop smasher dares you to move from shallow cowardice to bare vulnerability as you reach for new heights this year. With weaving bass lines, imploring lyrics, and a sticky vocal melody, not only will you be humming the song for days, but by the end of it, the driving guitars and drums will have entrained your own heartbeat.

Track courtesy of The Sound Cove.

Higher

Amy's Bakery

Nationalize


From one week to another
You have a different look
One day glitz and glamour
The next ‘who gives a fuck’

(Mirror, mirror on the wall)
(Mirror mirror on the wall)

I find it hard to fathom
Who you really are 
Angel girl or devil
Black hole or shining star

Mirror mirror, on the wall
Tell me who I am
I can’t decide it for myself
Perhaps my reflection can

Mirror, mirror, on the wall
Don’t leave me standing here
I can only talk to you
Don’t tell me you can’t hear

Every time I see you
The looks in your eyes shifts
One day clear and dangerous
The next, fogged with mist

(Mirror, mirror on the wall)
(Mirror mirror on the wall)

I want to step inside
And hold you in my arms
But I’m afraid you would shatter
And leave me in the dark

Mirror mirror, on the wall
Tell me who I am
I can’t decide it for myself
Perhaps my reflection can

Mirror, mirror, on the wall
Don’t leave me standing here
I can only talk to you
Don’t tell me you can’t hear




Mirror Mirror

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Eventually

Ohxalá is the musical project of a Portuguese duo: Maria & Luís. Maria works as a printing technician in a photo lab and Luís works as a website programmer moreover both devote much of their non-working hours to music and photography. From this dedicated and parallel passion started the will to make it alive somehow and, consequently,it had been growing faster particularly since the recent adventure of the duo in Germany in 2016. Such a journey is the starting point of this plot. On his return to the Portuguese lands, eager for information; an effervescent and inspiring will to investigate and absorb settled in the duo. They are in need of a call to go through other times, other peoples; which have completely overwhelmed them.

The name Ohxalá comes from the Arabic expression “ 'in sha' allh ”, whose meaning is “God willing”, which is used as interjection to express the desire for something to happen. Nevertheless, it is also a reference to the father Oxalá, orixa associated with the creation of the world and of the humankind. Maria and Luís make distinguished use of African-born religions' "imaginarium" as a basis for inspiration in the elements of their music. This connection and rescue came to light their debut EP: "O Futuro do Passado EP" (“The Future of the Past”). The work alludes to the importance of the historical preservation of the rituals, songs, traditions and customs of the ancient peoples. Music that's transcendental, music for your mind, body and heart.

The EP includes four tracks. “Ossaim” is an encounter with the God of the forests and the flowers. In this piece of jungle-sound the duo invites us to embark in the woods, the ritual has begun. In the sequence appears “Sarvará”, an edit of a track of the very-very Brazilian ProjetoMujique; of this bridge Brazil-Portugal appears this second track, an electronic ode to Oxalá. “Ovoavoa” is an invitation to the liberation and celebration of life and love. An invitation to smile and dance freely. “Urubu Violeta” finishes the thematic clipping. It is a “musical illustration” of an original poem by actor Rui Queirós de Matos aka Spike that gives voice to the more futuristic composition of the EP. With an organic feel that is the result of an exciting layering, the Portuguese newcomers deliver a cosmic, fresh, unique and emotionally rich production of intentions.

“O Futuro do Passado” is a vivid introduction to the thematic clipping explored by Maria and Luís. With a down tempo ethnic's scene still embryonic Portugal seems to contribute strongly to the artistic extrapolation of the duo. An infinity of perspectives and colours, together with a powerful groove feeling make this project a unique sound experience. With the incessant search for ways of expressing themselves through popular music, Ohxalá delivers in such a different way a sound package that make us reflect on the past and look to the future without fear.

Ohxalá:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohxala/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ohxala

Credits:
Art: Helder Dias.
Master: Andreh Torres @ RD Studio, Brazil.
Voice: Track 04 - Rui Queirós de Matos.
Contains samples of the work of documentarist Ricardo Esposito.

Special Thanks:
To Vitor Aguiar our Olorum, one of the promoters of this project and creator of the beautiful Ohxalá logo. To Project Mujique, Rui Queirós de Matos aka Spike. Helder Dias by the cover art. To Casa Caos, Tropical Twista and all those who have supported and influenced our music. "Bem hajam, Axé!"

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Ohxalá feat. Spike — Urubu Violeta

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