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Picture Credit: Avondcock   Avondcock - Sensa Release Date: September 30, 2021 Label: HootHootRecords Format: Digital Length: 11:52 Genre: Hardcore / Hardcore Punk Origin: Utrecht , Netherlands When Mark , Joey , Venlo , Youri , and Moos  met, they quickly connected over a shared frustration. It was the dearth of good musicians in their environment. So what to do with that frustration? Write a blog? Lock in and whine? Hell no, these five lads did the right thing and took in their own hands to revive the Punk and Hardcore movement of Utrecht. Shortly after this first meeting, their first EP "Sensa" was ready for release - a five-track battlecry for social justice and against living room revolutionaries. Can't Stand You by AVONDCOCK Avondcock (which can be translated to Evening Cock) do not mince words on their debut EP. Hence, "Sensa" is a remorseless call for action. Avondcock clarify that they have had enough of cheap talk and beating about the bush. If you wa...

Picture Credit: Sonja Tabak   Rose Spearman - After the Renaissance comes the Blues Release Date: July 23, 2021 Length: 03:21 Genre: Soul / Blues Origin: Amsterdam , Netherlands In June, Rose Spearman  had her first appearance on MangoWave. Click here to read the review on the Nigel Lowis Soul Mix of 'After the Summer falls' . The new single 'After the Renaissance comes the Blues' is a modern romance parcelled in soulful and emotional music. Dutch-American musician Rose Spearman  tells the story of two lovers who are separated by social boundaries. Their love is getting hindered by their social status, and by their ethnicity - and in the time that story is set in, such an affair was actually illegal. It is a song about the power of love that can break barriers, and a song about obstacles to freedom. Jazz, Blues, and Soul merge in 'After the Renaissance comes the Blues' and create an image of a dark Harlem bar where nighthawks and working folk meet and enjoy a r...

Picture Credit: The Arthurs   The Arthurs - Window Releas Date: June 18, 2021 Length: 03:06 Genre: Alternative Rock / Grunge Origin: Rotterdam , Netherlands Rotterdam's The Arthurs are actually not four people called Arthur . Instead, the quartet consists of Martin , Dylano , Robin, and Jestke . Their single "Window" was the last ex ante release to their second full-length album " Glass " that is available on CD and for streaming. The video for this single has been called Video of the Day  and Video of the Week  in the press, so it is worth taking a close look. "Window" is an energy-laden mix of Grunge, Alternative Rock, massive Blues riffs, a thunderstrm of thrilling FX, and a psychedelic Indie Rock twist. On their second album, The Arthurs prove that they are up to all the dodges. Soulful Alternative and Indie Rock are joined by Ambient and even Shoegaze influences. The single "Window" nevertheless is a heavily rolling anthem for the fast ...

Picture Credit: Lemon   Lemon - Shiiine on Release Date: May 28, 2021 Length: 04:32 Genre: Indie Rock / Indie Funk Origin: Amsterdam , Netherlands Dutch quartet Lemon is hereby introducing the third Summer of Love. Influenced by the music, but predominantly by the second wave and artists such as Primal Scream or Stone Roses, the band from Amsterdam is calling for another era of love, peace, and respect. The Age of Aquarius is kicking in! Lemon are Thomas Gense  (vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussions), Ralf Hesen  (vocals, guitars), Paul Hesen  (vocals, drums), and Mark 'Bong the Bass' Bongers  (vocals, bass). On this sonic joint, Lemon are getting further support by guest vocalist Cath Coffey  from London's Stereo MCs. The foundation of "Shiiine on" is a body-moving Funk rhythm provided by bass, percussions, and drums. Keyboards and guitar create a calleidoscope of hypnotizing Psychedelic Rock and boppy Indie Rock. The polyphonous vocals create an anthe...

Picture Credit: Rose Spearman   Rose Spearman - After the Summer Falls (Nigel Lowis Soul Remix) Release Date: March 11, 2021 Length: 05:18 Genre: Soul / Funk Origin: Amsterdam , Netherlands The story of this thrilling song begins in the year 2020, when Dutch artist Rose Spearman re-released her album " Trust ". The "Re-Issue Philadelphia Recordings", as the new version as called, became unexpectedly famous and hence, Spearman 'accidentally' had a huge radio hit with the song 'After the Falls'. Now it is 2021, and Rose Spearman is about to release follow-up album "King of Air" soon. For the time we are waiting for that record to be out, a very special treat has been granted to us. Together with Nigel Lowis , Rose Spearman has released a stunning remix of last year's summer hit. The remixed version of "After Summer Falls" is a banging anthem hot as a Caribbean afternoon and refreshing as an ice-cold London Mule. The dynamic mix...

Picture Credit: Natasha Ghosh   Natasha Ghosh - More Love Release Date: February 12, 2021 Length: 03:19 Genre: Indie Pop Origin:  Utrecht ,  Netherlands The newest single by Natasha Ghosh is another perspective on relationships these days. Partners who cannot live at the same place are often going through tough times, in the era of the global pandemic especially. Distance and the impossibility to see each other whenever they feel like it, can be challenging for relationships. Hence, communication is key, but it is not always that easy as it may sound. Together with Cybeat, Natasha Ghosg has created an emotional and smooth pop song. On gentle beats, she sings the narrative of a protagonist admitting to their siginificant other that mistakes have been made. Japanese producer has built a beautiful and glitchy beat perfectly fitting the soulful and sweet vocals by Natasha Ghosh. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist...

Picture Credit: Natasha Ghosh Natasha Ghosh - Hold Me Release Date: February 12, 2021 Length: 03:19 Genre: R'n'B / Soul Origin: Utrecht , Netherlands Utrecht's Natasha Ghosh proves that loveful and passionate music does not have to be linked to certain genres. Unlike the gorgeous Indie and Dream Pop hymn " Paradise ", her single "Hold Me" is a dreamy R'n'B and Soul anthem addressng the lovers, too. For this tunning track, Natasha Ghosh teamed up with Greek producer Soki. The soft and beautiful slow jam is the perfect song for staying up late together. The song invites you to pour another drink, not think of tomorrow and enjoy the great time you are having with your significant other today. "Hold Me" musicks the feeling that everything is possible when two hearts beats to the same rhythm. This Soul and R'n'B hit by Natasha Ghosh is as sweet and beautiful as real love. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRo...

Picture Credit: Natasha Ghosh / Kid Kio Natasha Ghosh feat. Kid Kio - Paradise Release Date: March 26, 2021 Length: 03:14 Genre: Indie Pop / Dream Pop Origin: Utrecht , Netherlands "Paradise" is a song that Dutch artist wrote for her partner during the lockdown. It is a song for all the lovers, admirers, and passionate people who cannot be at the same place as their loved ones. Natasha Ghosh creates a fictional space where the lovers can meet in their dreams and their desire for each other. The LoFi R'n'B track was produced by Kid Kio and perfectly fits the dreamy and emotional narrative. "Paradise" is a sonic reverie that is completed by Natasha Ghosh's stunning voice, and soulful content. Kid Kio and Natasha Ghosh have produced a beautiful hymn for the lovers, and have also shown that the two artists are a musical match. Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. This coverage was created via Musosoup  #...

Picture Credit: Kontroll-Raum Photograph: Gerd Wienekamp Artwork: Stephan Knull Kontroll-Raum - Check in Release Date: April 04, 2021 Label: Manikin Records Format: CD / Digital Length: 73:07 Genre: Berliner Schule / Electronica Origin: Berlin , Germany  / Schönefeld , Germany / Wesertwolde , Netherlands Kontroll-Raum (German: "control room") is a new project featured on Berlin's Manikin Records. The trio consisting of Mario Schönwälder , Bas Broekhuis , and Frank Rothe  has found themselves in a situation where time and space seemed to shift and halt simultaneously. Unable to meet in person, Schönwälder , Broekhuis , and Rothe  worked in three different studios and exchanged audio files until the album was considered ready and Frank Rothe  took care of the final mastering. Check In by Kontroll-Raum After the introductory 'Gentlemen, start your engines!' which has a very strong Clockwork Orange vibe to it, the polyrhythmic journey into post-industrial reverie be...

Anneke van Giersbergen - I saw a Car Release Date: February 26, 2021 Length: 03:42 Genre: Indie Folk / Indie Pop Origin: Netherlands From her recent album "The darkest Skies are the brightest" ( Inside Out Music ) Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. Anneke van Giersbergen Online: Homepage Facebook Twitter Instagram SoundCloud YouTube Spotify Looking for affordable and high quality promotion for your music? Here's MusoSoup! Follow MangoWave on Telegram DONATE

Get Jealous - Working Title Release Date: Febrary 24, 2021 Length: 02:34 Genre: Garage Punk Origin: Enschede , Netherlands Content from the  MangoNews  will always stay in the  MangoRotation  playlist for 14 days. Get Jealous Online: Facebook Bandcamp YouTube Spotify Looking for affordable and high quality promotion for your music? Here's MusoSoup! Follow MangoWave on Telegram DONATE

Pop Trash Inc. - Instant Karma (we all shine on) Release Date: February 06, 2021 Length: 03:41 Genre: Synth Pop Origin: Rotterdam , Netherlands Does the song title ring a bell? Yes, you are right, this is actually a cover version of the favourite sing originally performed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono . Pop Trash Inc from Rotterdam present a less snotty but more psychedelic version of the classic. The Dutch quartet successfully re-interprets “Instant Karma (we all shine on)”, makes it a lot more colourful and boppy, and consequently moves it to the dancefloors. The four musicians from Rotterdam are about to release their first album after the EP “1.0” from 2019. We can expect the album to drop in April 2021. Pop Trash Inc have been formed back in 2014 and have ever since published plenty of songs distributing their kaleidoscope-like Synth Pop. Pop Trash Inc play music for fans of Gorillaz, Daft Punk, or P!nk. The cover version of “Instant Karma (we all shine on)” shows a great homag...

Picture Credit: Stitchfork Stitchfork -   Live Lies Truth Dies Release Date: July 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: CD / Digital Length: 13:50 Genre: Stoner Metal / Southern Rock Origin: The Hague , Netherlands "Live Lies Truth Dies" is the debut EP by Dutch band Stitchfork. The four-track EP has been selfreleased this summer on CD and each of the tracks can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Stitchfork present themselves with broad shoulders, heavy fuzz and a steady foot on the gas pedal. Click here to stream the song 'Delia' Unfortunately, I could not find the band on YouTube. Thus, the facebook video for 'Delia' is linked above. 'Delia' by the way, is by far the best track on this EP. It sticks out of the swamp of "Live Lies Truth Dies" due to its really cool Heavy Blues Rock theme. The rest of the EP is a bit monotonous if you ask me. I am missing clear hints of creativity here. Heavy sound produced with massive fuzz and hig...

Picture Credit: TerraDown Artwork: Mustapha Design Dz TerraDown - Judgement Release: May 08, 2020 Label: selfrelease Format: Digital Length: 50:06 Genre: Groove Metal / Melodic Death Metal Origin: Breda , Netherlands TerraDown are a five-person band from Noord-Brabant in the South of the Netherlands. Since their formation in 2016 the group has dedicated themselves to Groove and Melodic Death Metal. And apparently, they had some success with that, as they won both the Dutch Metal Battle and the Dutch Wacken Battle in 2019. TerraDown's debut "Judgement" was released in May 2020. The introductory longtrack 'Statement' immediately makes me frown. The grooves kick in very stompy and hectical. With the chorus and its bridge, it kind of sounds like a mixture of In Flames and Amon Amarth - two of the most pathetic Metal bands of all time, as I think. An album starting with a skip-track makes it hard for me to stay objective. Fortunately, it is getting better. With 'V...

Picture Credit: Cyanide Paradise Cyanide Paradise - Downfall Release: April 10, 2020 Label: selfrelease Length: 04:14 Genre: Melodic Death Metal Origin: Netherlands Dutch Melodic Death Metal band Cyanide Paradise was formed in 2019. In the same year they released their first EP " Reach for the Stars ". In April 2020 the quintet has shown more recent vital signs by releasing their new single "Downfall". For this song Cyanide Paradise have joined forces with Yarne Heylen  ( Carnation ). Melodic and partially symphonic arrangements accompany a rough musical landscape while vocalist Linn  presents the impressive firt-person narration of a person trying to be as good as they can while the world around them has become a dystopian nightmare. As dark as it is, it has something empowering and motivating. Picture Credit: Cyanide Paradise Fans of Northern European Melodic Death and Black Metal will especially love the end of the track. Here, the harmony reminds me of bands suc...

Photo Credit: Quaich Artwork: Taisuke Koyama and Takashi Kawashima Quaich - and now that we are here Release: May 29, 2020 Label: Polyscope Format: CD / Digital Length: 26:24 Genre: Experimental / Noise / Alternative Origin: Athens , Greece / The Hague , Netherlands The cover artwork by Taisuke Koyama  and Takashi Kawashima  gives the first hints that Quaich are presenting a both artistic and minimalistic approach to contemporary Rock music here. Their first album "and now that we are here" can be seen as some kind of status report. The three band members James McEwan  (guitar, vocals), Alex Andropulos  (drums) and Giannis Moschos  (bass, vocals, radio) collected ways to describe their current situation in this crazy world we live in. But this is not a cry for help. It is an honest summary of what is going on that creates a safe space where you can breathe freely. Minimalist patterns of Noise, Shoegaze and Independent Rock float back and forth between on- an...