Don – “Kingdom of Broken Spears”
With the single – an emotional ballad “Kingdom of Broken Spears”, Don announces the upcoming concert “Laiks” on August 17 next year at the Daugava Stadium. The current song was also created for the musician, thinking about the eternal question of time, while Tom Harjo, the director of the video of the song, made it as follows: “We all have several masks that we deftly change every day. In this interpretation, Don goes into the subconscious to confront them.”
Chris Noah – “How much further?”
Chris Noah, who until now has been closer to singing in English, has finally come out with the song “How Far?”. He admits: “The song didn’t go as smoothly as I wanted, it was a challenge – I thought it would be easier to write the words in Latvian. I wanted to say something important and real to me, while avoiding clichés. I can say that this is not the last song in Latvian .” The mood of the song reminds of the past summer and tells about the experience: “It’s about each of us. About complicated relationships, about longing for someone with whom to forget what’s going on around us, about friendship, love and hopes. A dedication to everyone who longs,” the musician continues. .
“Very Cool People” – “What are you waiting for?”
“This time we want to encourage and move the sitting plasterers, who only move the clouds, but do nothing to materialize their wishes and ideas,” about the song “What are you waiting for?” says the group’s leader and guitarist Elvijs Graftsovs. “We want to inspire people not to give up their goals and still go to meet them with us. Everyone has a different destination, but the journey itself is important, and especially starting it, when a brave friend’s hand can be useful. Making mistakes, learning and growing with experience are just a logical continuation of the path.” Two women’s voices can be heard in the song – Paula Saija sings, and Laura Rosenberg, the band’s trombonist, is the narrator.
“Gas of Latvia” – “Flowing”
The electronic music project “Gas of Latvia” with Andris Indāns presents the sailing song “Plūst” as a preview of the upcoming album “Saules sirds” at the end of the year, which is released under the umbrella of “Naba Music” Records. The sailing song “Plūst”, with music by Andras Indāns and poet The words of Ieva Viese were sung by the composer Anna Fišere, and the cello was played by Undine Balode.
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“Other Boys” – “Another Level”
Celebrating the success of the Latvian Basketball national team, the band “Citi zēni” dedicates the song “Cits lisēs” to the national team. A number of well-known people participate in the video of the song: Nauris Puntulis, Renārs Zeltiņš, Kaspars Daugaviņš, Aminata, Mārtiņš Staķis, Andris Daugaviņš, Māra Upmane-Holšteina, Kārlis Kazāks, Toms Grēviņš, Edgars Bāliņš and others. The song is the third single from the upcoming second studio album, which will also be titled “Another Level”.
Gustavo and Ansis – “Effect”
The song “Efekts”, which can be found on Gustavo’s album “Tagad tiki salidu” this year, is a collaboration between the musician and Ansi. The impulse of the song came at the “Straumes” festival and was developed in a witty and serious play on words – like, for example, “so burned out, but so hot, hot…”. In the video for the song, the two musicians are searching for that “most effective” compound in a chemistry lab and face various mishaps. The director of the video is Elvijs Parpucis, who is also the guitarist of the band “Laika suns”.
“The Office” – “The Cat’s Song”
The group “The Ofiss” in their new song “Runča dziezma”, also inspired by Leon Briež’s poem “Usainaa puke”, deals with the issue of braking. In the video, the chase takes place in various places in Riga – “the fate of the toad awaits him in the river”, says one commentator, who cannot disagree.
Santa Šillere – “No Clouds”
The song “No Clouds” heralds jazz singer Santa Schiller’s album “Other Ways”, which will be released in October and was recorded with Polish jazz talents. The goal of the song “No Clouds” is to find uplifting feelings in the listener. Metaphorical reflections on finding happiness, clarity and purpose in life permeate the song, reminding us not to let doubt get in our way.
Patricia – “Only in your imagination”
“Human needs for love and intimacy can be different, we can often be in a stage of life where it is more important to enjoy your freedom, beautiful moments, get to know yourself and the world around you. We may not be ready for the reality that relationships bring, we want to indulge in fantasy and dream about it , what the other person could be. We can be afraid of loneliness and dispel it with the illusion of someone who makes us feel special and seen. I talk about all this in the song “Only in my imagination”, says Patriša.
“Rahu the Fool” – “Nāve”
A new album is coming with the song “Death” announced by “Rahu the Fool”. In the song, Latvian playful “Death, death, come already soon” meets Appalachian “bluegrass” melancholic “Oh Death” and is performed by guitar, violin, double bass, washboard and harmonica. The music video for the song was shot on 8mm film.
League Rider – “Inhale”
The author of the melody and lyrics of the single “Ieelpo” is Līga herself. The author of the music is “Age of Stones” guitarist Valts Jakubovich. “Following our dreams while maintaining control over ourselves and our breath, we are unstoppable. Breathe in! Breathe deeply! After a deep breath, there will be a deep breath and peace will take over your body. Everything is possible for you. If you can dream something, then you can make it happen Without difficulties, growth is not possible, so breathe so that difficulties have the opportunity to turn into joy at success,” Rīdera comments on the song.
“The Millers” – “Routine”
The indie pop group “Dzirnavnieki” presents itself to a wider audience with the song “Rutīna”. The song tells about the eternal daily vortex in which we all spin together and asks the question, what are the things that help us get out of the daily race? It was made together with producer Armandas Varslavans, while the video is a collaboration with cameramen Ritvars Blukas and Ivars Brauers, taking the listener through Riga to the concert venue. The group “Dzirnavnieki” wants to tell bright stories through their music, convey positive emotions and a charge of energy to their listeners. The basic composition of the association was completed in the early spring of 2023 – the time when butterflies and love wake up. Vocals and solo guitar – Ritvars Lauža, rhythm guitar and vocals – Kaspars Pizāns, drums – Edžus Kravalis, bass guitar – Ivars Janpaulis.
Ei Fe – “Don’t Let Yourself Run Away”
Singer Anita Intaite has acquired a new stage name – Ei Fe, and celebrates it with the single “Don’t let yourself run away”, which is in the style of rock and heralds the arrival of the mini-album “Pieživjet sevi”, which is expected in October. The singer previously collaborated with such groups as “Iron Wolf”, “7Synths”, “Tumsa”, “Colt” and others.
LUKA – “Indulge”
The young singer Luka (real name Elizabete Lukaševiča) offers her first song in Latvian – “Let it go”. Luka says: “The song tells about the tension that a person feels, not being able to get rid of toxic relationships and at the same time invites you to allow yourself to say “no”, leave the unwanted and allow yourself to be yourself.” The song was created by Lukas in collaboration with other young, talented musicians – Krišjānis Brasliņas, Emīlijas Yermola and Patrik Petersons.
Aleksandra – “Unlived dreams”
Singer Aleksandra, who became known to a wider audience thanks to the single “Nedejošu”, comes out with a new performance – the song “Neizživitie sapni”. It is an emotional ballad, urging you to follow your dreams and not get lost in the organized plans of your mind.
Paula – “Reflections”
Singer Paula will be recognized by listeners thanks to her summer single “Chemical addiction” together with rapper Zeļgi. The new single “Atspulgi”, set to the rhythms of dance music, heralds the approach of the singer’s debut album “CGI”, which is scheduled to be released in October. “The song “Reflections” is about reflection and the constant rush of life that we experience without noticing what is happening around us. When I stopped and looked in the mirror, I realized with time that the new version of Paula 2.0 was looking at me in the reflection. My inner child, or little Paula, would not be able to understand it , which has changed in 10 years, but you have to remember that change is a good thing,” says Paula about the song.
Foundation “Līdzskaņa” – “I want to be alone”
In the creative camp of the “Līdzskaņa” foundation, with the cooperation of Jānis Niedras, Baiba Ozoliņa, Arturas Burke, Kaspars Ansons and Ingar Viļums, the song “I want to be alone” was written, encouraging people to think about mental health. “This song should be understood more as ‘I want to be myself’,” says Kaspars Ansons, one of the authors of the song and its producer. “We all have problems in life, and you try to maneuver between them, figuratively speaking. These problems are like an elephant in the room that no one talks about. And because of the “elephant in the room”, you are not really yourself anymore. As we know, many people in society smiling and very happy, but then suddenly we hear tragic news. For example, Avicii committed suicide, but he was such a popular DJ and everyone loved him.”
Lauris Walters – “Out of Time”
“So special in life are those moments in which we feel free, happy, inspired, as if we were really out of time. As the saying goes, happy hours don’t count,” says the author of the new song. Lauris Valters is on the way to a new album, which will be released in the month of the singer’s 40th birthday – March next year, and it will also contain the compositions “Here and now”, “Saule zenītā”, “Gaismā rotatis” released in the previous two years. “Be real”.
Raum – “Predators”
Raum released a new single “Plēsīgi” in the pop-rock style at the end of September.. He says: “‘Predators’ is my most personal song to date and it came about as a reaction to the contradictions and chaos going on in my head. As someone who is interested in what’s going on in the world, I expose myself to a lot of negative news and information every day . In addition, almost at every step I have a choice, to take the easy way or to stick to the principles. It’s tiring, dull, and you can even feel that nothing will ever change. That it’s normal to be like this. But it’s not. With this song, I’m all about it. resisted. ‘Prey’ is a reminder to myself that all of this is temporary and that I have a choice about what I do with ‘birds of prey’.”
“Alejas” – “Aquarius”
The alternative group “Alejas”, which combines various musical styles and modern poetry in its work, offers a new song “Udensvīrs” – the first single from the soon-to-be-released album “Goodbye, ice age!”.
“Dream Teller” – “Moon Talk”
The jazz association “Dream Teller” presents the composition “Moon Talk”, the author and central vocalist of which is the singer Kristīne Cīrule. It could be called spiritual jazz, in which, when combined with gentle elements of ethno and psychedelic music, it creates a musical cosmic adventure for the listeners.
Marko & Hotte – “Freakojam”
In the new single “Freakojam”, the rap tandem of the new generation of Latvian hip-hop, Marko and Hotte, takes the listener into the darkness of the city, both lyrically and with beats. The single was made in collaboration with producer prxmvc.
“Indigo” – “Vasara”
The new melodically contemplative single “Summer” by the rock group “Indygo” is a lingering over the good memories of the past months and ultimately moving on. “Indygo” also promises a new album very soon.
Nnope – “Armor”
With a new stage name Nnope and a new single “Armor”, musician and producer Normunds Petrovs, known to a wider audience with the group “Audience Killers”, returns to the audience. The single is the first harbinger of the upcoming mini-album.
Jānis Lemežis and Helge Holgers – “Izī”
Jānis Lemežis and Helge Holgers team up and release the spring hit “Izī”, which is about relaxing after the day’s work and duties, which, of course, have to be dealt with, even though they are often both physically and mentally tiring. Then everyone should find their own way to dissipate fatigue. And the question must also be asked – how do we really want to relax? Is the chosen way really the best and healthiest or simply the most common?
2023-09-30 14:05:48
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