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Picture Credit: Shedonist Artwork: Walker Dubois   Shedonist - I don't want you anymore Release Date: May 14, 2021 Length: 04:02 Genre: Garage Rock / Indie Rock Origin: Los Angeles , California , USA Here is Shedonist's second appearance on MangoWave. In April, their song "Bad Decisions" was featured in the Discoveries of the Week . And if you wonder where that Discoveries section has gone, don't worry. It will somehow come back soon. LA's quartet Shedonist has hereby produced an empowering song dealing with the topic of toxic relationships. It is a short narrative viewed from the perspective of the person suffering from the imbalance, and then finally deciding to leave, and living for their own good again. The musical landscape beautifully describes the inner conflict of a person in that very situation. There is the slow, down-tempo verse that musicks the thick swamp of mental health issues caused by a toxic relationship. After the drumsticks go one-two-thre...

Picture Credit: Bad Blood   Bad Blood - Muzzle Training Release Date: May 28, 2021 Length: 02:27 Genre: Independent Post Punk Origin: Newcastle upon Tyne , England In the German language, there is a saying "Jeder ist seines eigen' Glückes Schmied" which literally translates to "Everyone is their own luck's smith". In English, one would say "Life is what you make it" or "Every person is the architect of their own fortune". With these proto-liberal thoughts in mind, let's dive into Bad Blood's single "Muzzle Training". The artist from Newcastle questions the assumption that self-optimizing and constant ambitions for self-improvement will result in happiness. The sound, this autochthonous message is carried by, is a colourful mix of Indie Rock, Post Punk, and Garage Punk. Bad Blood provides us with thrilling verses that slowly raise tension which then discharges in the dynamic chorus. "Muzzle Training" is a powerf...

Picture Credit: Tori Boltwood   Tori Boltwood - Fame Release Date: April 23, 2021 Length: 03:44 Genre: Indie Pop Origin: Fort Worth , Texas , USA The single "Fame" is Texan artist Tori Boltwood 's take on the music industry. The song is a call for artists to act in solidarity with each other, instead of playing the big players' game and concurring against each other for a place in the sun. The scholars amongst the readers might think of two things here: 1) according to Adorno , is it possible to criticize the music industry by producing a song? (I say, yes! Tori Boltwood  is an autochthonous Indie artist, Theodor !) 2) is that a Marxist idea? (well, if you really want to, you can interpret "Fame" in a Marxist discourse, but solidarity and unity work without Marx, too, don't they?). Enough with the theory... let's talk about music! Tori Boltwood 's "Fame" is a powerful Indie Pop song.  Atmospheric soundscapes carry the verses, while brid...

  Picture Credit: Bjarte K. Helland Bjarte K. Helland - Maniae Release Date: June 18, 2021 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 22:52 Genre: Prog Metal / Fusion Origin: Bergen , Norway Bjarte K. Helland might be well-known to some readers since the Norwegian musician plays the drums for Pitch Black Mentality , FastLoaders , and Quadrasonic . And now, Bjarte K. Helland has written and recorded his first work as a solo artist. The outcome is the four-track EP “Maniae” featuring 22 minutes of music that is full of surprises and artistic passion. Mastermind Bjarte K. Helland has played his favourite instrument on the EP “Maniae” – the drums. Full of joy, energy, and sheer force he proves that he is more than just acquainted with numerous demanding techniques of Jazz, Progressive Rock and Heavy Metal. The complex and yet catchy patterns created by drummer Bjarte K. Helland build a sonic foundation for the work of his two guest musicians – two other geniuses at their i...

Picture Credit: A.N.J.A.   A.N.J.A. - Monoxide Release Date: June 25, 2021 Length: 03:56 Genre: Garage Rock / Surf Rock Origin: Belfast , Northern Ireland No time for questions, just get in the car! A.N.J.A. is a Belfast-based one-person band, and in their latest single "Monoxide" they invite us on a nocturnal ride where we stop for toilet breaks at the utmost. "Monoxide" is a psychedelic relief from everyday stress, from life in our current times, and from everything that annoys or afflicts us. Enjoy thus sonic joyride through the night. Easy-going Surf Rock clashes with fuzz-loaded Garage Rock and creates a heavy and psychedelic soundscape. The bass-driven riffs steadily rolls forward and hence makes A.N.J.A.'s song extremely dynamic, despite its rather mid-tempo metre. The Surf Rock rhythm and the colourfully fuzzy guitars enchant the nocturnal sky with plenty of flickering lights, and on top vocalist Anja 's voice is as thrilling, exciting and hypnotizi...

Picture Credit: Bladderwrack   Bladderwrack - I can run your Country Release Date: May 10, 2021 Length: 02:13 Genre: Alternative Rock Origin:  London ,  England Here's another stunning track by London's Bladderwrack . The song "I can run your Country" was originally featured on the 2019 debut album " Good Mourning Britain ". If you know the band, it does not need much further explanation what this track is about. For everyone else, think of the unpleasant men with weird haircuts who have too much power, and spread their right-wing populist bullshit to intoxicate our lives: Donald T. , Geert W. , or Boris J. , to name a few. Also, keep in mind that lexically from 'run your country' to 'ruin your country' is only an 'i' away'. I recently said that the Alternative Punk Rock played by Bladderwrack shows certain parallels to the sounds of CKY side project Gnarkill, and that applies for "I can run your Country", too. Also, mus...

Picture Credit: Iliad Korin Artwork: Colin Frangicetto   Iliad Korin - MagmaDiver Release Date: July 02, 2021 Length: 04:17 Genre: Prog Rock / Fusion Origin: Salt Lake City , Utah , USA “MagmaDiver” is the debut single by Salt Lake City’s Iliad Korin Gonzalez . The imposant song will be available for streaming on Spotify and iTunes from July 02, 2021 on. On Bandcamp, you can already listen to the instrumental piece since it has been uploaded there on June 27, and on DistroKid you can pre-save the single to support the artist. “MagmaDiver” has been written, composed, and produced by Iliad Korin Gonzalez himself who also presents his amazing skills on the guitar and recorded majority of the drums in the song. Further musicians featured on this debut are Hugo Lee (saxophone), Joe Calderone (bass), and Joey Bullock (additional drums and piano). MagmaDiver by Iliad Korin Iliad Korin Gonzalez ’ debut single is a stunning fusion of instrumental Prog Rock, Symphonic Prog, Jazz, and ...

Picture Credit: H3llDuck H3llDuck - Opportunist Release Date: June 10, 2021 Length: 04:39 Genre:   Metalcore /   Deathcore / Djent Origin:   Norway   Talking about mainstream metalcore music is getting harder from year to year. Globally, bands of this style, in my opinion, have not offered anything new for a long time, and therefore it is an incredibly difficult task to highlight in their music something other than pleasant clean vocals and atmospheric electronics.   I would call the debut single Opportunist from H3llDuck a typical representative of modern metalcore with djent and deathcore influences. The overall sound production is tight, screams and growls are ripping through the mix, riffs are chunky and proggy, lyrics are thought provoking so all of these make this debut strong and promising! The main highlight is the clean vocal part in the chorus which perfectly fits the lyrics! Guest feature written by Dmitriy Churilov Content from the...

Picture Credit: Crimson Clean Sweep   Crimson Clean Sweep - Hexes Release Date: May 07, 2021 Length: 03:38 Genre: Metalcore / Alternative Metal Origin: Viola , Illinois , USA Viola-based quintet Crimson Clean Sweep are one of those bands that do not merge or combine genres. Instead, they just run through the boundaries between styles with the power of an army of jackhammers. If you are interested in a modern approach to raw and brachial music, you are ready the right post. In the press kit, Crimson Clean Sweep say they "sound like The Hex Girls if The Hex Girls were boys, tuned really low, and screamed". Well, that is one way to describe it. Crimson Clean Sweep's "Hexes" is a savage mix, combining the raw force of Nu Metal with merciless Metalcore blows, a dark Alternative Metal atmosphere, and the morbid aftertaste of Gothic Metal. So, Alternative Gothic Nu Metalcore? Crimson Clean Sweep bring Nu Metal to a new level. Fans of raging moshpits and sheer loudness...

Picture Credit: Roselien   Roselien - Not my Fantasy Release Date: May 28, 2021 Length: 03:31 Genre: Funk / Soul Origin: London , England Roselien's "Not my Fantasy" is a retrospective reflection of a toxic relationship. But it is also an empowering musical message for everyone who is experiencing similar situations of degradation or oppression. The artist from London has thus produced a powerfully encouraging song for all the people who need the support to say "I am not going to take it any longer". This important single has been visualized by an amazing music video full of artistic symbolism - but better watch it yourselves: Dynamic synthie waves flow over a massively funky bass and gorgeous glitch sounds. Working with DX7 Bass and a JX3P synthesizer, Roselien has created a stunningly colourful soundscape that combines the best of Soul, R'n'B, Funk, and Jazz. The result is a catchy and deeply moving pop song full of meaning, empowerment, and energy. C...

Picture Credit: MILLER   MILLER - Summer will yome (Haight Ashbury Edition) Release Date: May 07, 2021 Length: 03:18 Genre: Indie Folk Origin: Stuttgart , Germany "Summer will come" is the newest maxi single by Stuttgart's singer and songwriter MILLER. The artist from the Swabian metropolis will donate all money earned with the single to a charitable institution supporting artists from the Stuttgart area during COVID times. If you like to support the local scene furtherly, you can also follow this link . The maxi single features three version of the song "Summer will come". Besides the 70s-style "Haightbury Edition", you can also listen to the "Campfire Edition" and the "Busker Edition" on MILLER's Bandcamp profile. This review will focus on the first one. 'Things are not getting better, they just stop to matter as long as we're out in the sun' is how MILLER introduces this psychedelic tune. In his exciting piece of ...

Picture Credit: Salt House Lavish   Salt House Lavish - Alley Cat Release Date: April 23, 2021 Length: 03:33 Genre: Alternative Pop / EDM Origin: Stockton-on-Tees , England Multi-instrumentalist and producer Salt House Lavish has released one album and three EPs within the last two years. Before COVID and the lockdowns, the artist from Durham County has also toured and played with plenty of other musicians and producers. Currently, Salt House Lavish is working on their second full-length album which shall be out later in 2021. As a pretaste, the single "Alley Cat" gives us a first impression on what to expect from "Fraternise-Collaborate". Salt House Lavish works with samples and thereby creates thrilling electronic music. In the case of "Alley Cat", a bass-driven mix of EDM, Alternative Pop, some breakbeats, and a certain Alternative Rock atmosphere makes the audience's body move. It is a colourful mix that creates flickering lights and a psychedelic...

Picture Credit: Lines of Flight Artwork: Stuff and Things Collective   Lines of Flight - Heading Out To You Release Date: May 07, 2021 Length: 04:19 Genre: Dream Pop / Shoegaze Origin: Leeds , England "Heading Out To You" is the third out of ten single releases by Leeds' dup Lines of Flight. Once all released, the ten tracks will form their album "Signs of Life". Looking at the bigger picture, this is way more than just a project recording and piece-by-piece releasing an album. The story of Lines of Flight was written by the pandemic and the lockdown. Two strangers got in contact via their phones. Being stuck in different houses, they began to create electronic music. The result is Lines of Flight and their ten-chapter story called "Signs of Life". Let's have a closer look at chapter three: "Heading Out To You". Lines of Flight provide us with passionate Shoegaze and Dream Pop which is deeply influenced by a late-80s New Wave impact. You...

Picture Credit: ReLoVe   ReLoVe - Voices Release Date: May 07, 2021 Length: 04:17 Genre: Indie Funk / Folk Rock Origin: Los Angeles , California , USA As the title of their latest EP obviously told us, LA's ReLoVe play " Music on a Mission! ". The Californian quintet creates genre-bending soundscapes that spread positivity, sunshine, and joy. On the latest single "Voices" you can hear a powerful message played by  Chris Brennan ,  Hussain Jiffry ,  Sonia Harley , Victor Bender , and Glenn Jost . If you thought that Funk and Folk were unable to be united within one song, ReLoVe are here to prove you wrong. The funky beats and licks bouyantly join a passionate violin-driven Folk- and Country theme. On top of this thrilling sonic alloy, the polyphone vocals create a beautiful gospel spreading nothing but love, joy, and happiness. You don't need to be religious to fall in love with this gorgeous mix of Funk, Folk, Country, and Rock. Content from the  MangoNews ...