Indie and psychedelic rock band @thebadtones have just released their second tringle, ‘ii’

Indie and psychedelic rock band @thebadtones have just released their second tringle, ‘ii’, featuring three new tracks. Among them, “Vējš,” accompanied by a music video created by the band members, explores the theme of facing life’s headwinds. Lead vocalist and lyricist Edvards Broders shares, “Just like riding a bicycle over Vanšu bridge on a rainy day, with the wind in your ears and raindrops on your face, ‘Vējš’ captures the struggle to overcome helplessness and find your way forward.”

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Latvian singer Markus Riva continues to sing in Ukrainian

In July, Latvian singer Markus Riva expressed his support and gratitude to Ukraine by releasing the song “MADE in UA.” At the beginning of August, the artist traveled to Kiev to support and assist Ukrainians, demonstrating that despite the ongoing conflict, life and creativity persist in Ukraine.
This journey inspired the artist to release another song in the Ukrainian language, titled “Algorithm.”
“My visit to Kiev during the summer, meeting with strong and cheerful Ukrainians, inspired me to continue creating music in the Ukrainian language. This is my fourth song recorded in Ukrainian,” shares Markus Riva.
The song “Algorithm” is the second single from the upcoming album “MADE IN UA.”

Band “Papīra lidmašīnas” release a new song!

“Neaizej” is the second single from the group’s “EP” due in the first half of 2024.

The song reminds us that sometimes, when we remember happy moments, we regret that we didn’t enjoy them, that we didn’t capture everything that was offered.

JAUDA has released a new single

At a time when summer lingers in people’s memories, even though it has long passed, there is another summer that no one wants to  enjoy on their own skin – it is the nuclear summer. The band JAUDA has released a new single and video for their new song “Kodolvasara”, which is the first preview from the new studio album.

The lyrics of the song are closely related to today’s geopolitical situation and the age-old values of power-hungry people that have existed throughout human history. History is full of evidence that the elite play their games at the expense of the common people who live their own very different lives and their reactions to what is happening are also very different.

The band releases its latest studio work at the time when their participation in the “X-Factor” show has ended, where they had to lose their seat in the second round, but this has not affected the group’s desire to continue working, because, according to the members of the band, intensive work is currently underway on of the new, now third, studio album.

The band would like to thank everyone who participated in the making of the video clip, as it has been a very long and intensive process throughout the year.

The group JAUDA is: Daniels Levickis(drums), Dainis Paeglis (bass), Gatis Pastars (guitar).

Amber Muse will celebrate its 19th anniversary with a party featuring London-based queer artist Josh Caffé

On November 17, the Laska V21 space will host an event dedicated to the 19th anniversary of the Riga music label Amber Muse. The founders of the company, Bogdan Taran and Max Lomov as Queer on Acid, as well as two local duos mOZ & Herren Ivo and Jazzy Marky & Nick Ustinov, will deliver their DJ sets there. The headliner will be musician, queer performer, and DJ Josh Caffé, a resident of the London club Fabric.

Josh Caffé has spent the last decade on a breathless trip through the fringes of London’s shifting house and techno continuum. As a DJ, singer/songwriter, producer, and activist of British-Ugandan descent, Caffé’s influence has been felt everywhere from institutions such as Panorama bar and Adonis to his own Love Child party, curated at Fabric, where Caffé holds an influential residency. Collaborating with international icons of dance music and fashion such as Honey Dijon, he has become an even more visible and respected presence in recent years.

Recently delivered his debut album “Poppa Zesque” on Erol Alkan’s label Phantasy Sound, Caffé has made his boldest statement yet. Two singles, ‘According To Jacqueline’ and ‘Do You Wanna Take Me Home?’ (remixed by Steffi & Virginia) effortlessly captured Caffé’s vision of queer liberation and sensuality. Working alongside both Quinn Whalley of Paranoid London, for whom Caffé has provided memorable vocal turns, and saxophonist Alex White of Fat White Family, Caffé’s solo material is charismatic, frenetic, and rich in inspiration, from classic Chicago house, UK acid culture, 00s rap and his twin heroes, Prince and Grace Jones.

All these influences, be they sensual, jackin’ or sexually playful, echo through Caffé’s selections as a DJ. Mixes for Honey Soundsystem, Beats In Space, Naive and Love International speak for Caffé’s standing in the queer and wider dance music communities.

Having forged an intimate connection with dancers across the sphere of underground house and-techno, whether on the dancefloor and record, on the mic or in the booth, in the grimiest of clubs or owning festival stages, Josh Caffé’s attitude and talent continue to inspire radical freedom.

Amber Muse is a record label that hosts parties, festivals and produces a weekly electronic music show on the national Radio NABA in Latvia and Raadio 2 in Estonia. It has over 50 music releases, more than a hundred events of various sizes and has invited international stars to Riga, including Pablo Bozzi, Phase Fatale, KiNK, Robert Owens, Funk D’Void among many others.

The 19th anniversary of Amber Muse will begin at 22:00 with a special vinyl session by Bogdan Taran in the Laska V21 (Vagonu str 21) bar space. For two hours, he will play and review several classic electronic records from his collection. The club’s dance floor will open at midnight, where Josh Caffé, Queer on Acid, mOZ & Herren Ivo and Jazzy Marky & Nick Ustinov will perform. Tickets for the party at https://ra.co/events/1798735.

Latvian singer Palu releases the song “Talk to me”

Singer Palū, the finalist of the fourth season of the show “X Factor”, comes out with a new song – “Talk to me”, which was created together with young artists – producer and songwriter Patriks Peterson and musician Krišjānis Brasliņš. The artists met at the eighth session of the RIGaLIVE songwriting camp organized by the Music Export Latvia, where the first version of the song was created.

“We met each other exactly a year ago – at the RIGaLive songwriting camp, where we immediately felt that we speak a similar language, and that’s how the song was created – each of us bringing our own feelings to the table. The track captures the emotions that typically surface in autumn, that cozy feeling under a warm blanket, observing the transition from vibrant colors to November’s grayness. It’s about wanting to cuddle up tightly, look into each other’s eyes, and express deep affection,” in the words of the singer and co-author, Palū.

The song was recorded by several musicians:

Music and lyrics – Patriks Peterson, Palū, Krišjānis Brasliņš, producer – Patriks Peterson, electric guitar – Rudolfs Ozols, bass – Raivo Vaivars, Bruno Priekulis, drums – Artis Orubs.

Last year, Palu took part in the show “Voices of Lithuania” with significant achievements, getting into the team of the popular Lithuanian singer Monika Liu. Shortly before the finale of the show, Palu left the show.

Múr releases Ārstēšanās (Treatment)

On the morning of 11 August Múr releases her new single Ārstēšanās (Treatment). The indie pop-rock track has been recorded and produced in London by Madara Murnikova and Daniel Guillermo Sauceda. 

“Ārstēšanās (Treatment) invites to wake to the charm of reminisce with a doomsday perception of lost love” Múr says. She presumes that “necessary treatment for the ones grasping for air will be continuous and endless”. She adds that song meanings transform over time and now the track simbolizes the beauty of aging, self-discovery and new beginnings for her.

The song was originally composed more than 5 years ago and back then Múr listeners heard it and grew fond of it at concerts and Múr’s Sofar Sounds Riga performance in 2019 – 

Múr promises new surprises in the coming months and is confident that Ārstēšanās has healing powers. See for yourself –

Ārstēšanās sound has darkened over time and become more melancholic and effortless – not unlike to how memories age.

The music video will be available soon on Múr’s social media channels:

Rapper Loopout (member of the group “Rīmdari”) releases a new album “Monsters in Dreams”

The album “Monsters in Dreams” is a story about monsters in your head that prevent you from fulfilling your dreams.
“This album is a battle between two worlds,” the author of the album explains, “between ego – doubts, fears, anger, which lead to the brink of self-destruction and love – dreams, positive emotions, creativity and joy of life.”
The album contains 13 compositions – 9 songs and 4 skits. The album was produced by Reinis Kārkliņš. Three of the album’s songs feature the voice of Baiba Bite.

“It’s been a long road. The picture that can be seen in the album design was taken in 2003. That was the year I discovered rap music and it became my main source of inspiration.” Kriss remembers, “That summer I had an unrealistic dream that one day I could be on stage. But over the years, I managed to lose my way a little, encountered depression, psychosis and other mental problems, which, thanks to professional psychotherapists and support from my family, I managed to solve.”
In 2021, Loopout released their debut EP “Music from Nowhere” and last October released the album’s title track “Monsters in Dreams”. The video of the song was created using artificial intelligence generated animations. Loopout is the hip-hop project of Latvian musician Kriss Baglais. Kriss is a member of the latvian hip-hop group “Rīmdari”.
Photo Helmuts Oelke Elks

Release of a single “Closing Doors”

EZIA, the Latvian singer-songwriter from New York – on September 8th releases her new single “Closing Doors” which will be available on all music platforms.

“Closing Doors” combines the famous NYC metro announcement sound, crispy percussion, and agile synth patterns with catchy melodies and witty lyrics.

“Every time the doors close on the NYC Subway metro, there is an announcement that goes, “Stand clear of the closing doors, please.” I thought about how many people hear this seemingly ordinary phrase daily and what a beautiful philosophy it holds. “Closing Doors” is a song that confronts people who are testing you and unable to commit to a relationship with you despite your many attempts in a humorous and assertive way,” says EZIA.

EZIA, a Latvian-born singer and songwriter, moved to New York in 2018 and has been traveling around for the past few years. Her debut album “Cycles”, which was released in March 2022 gained very positive music critic reviews and was featured on various music blogs. Since the release of her debut album, EZIA has collaborated with many notable artists like Mick Jenkins, Michael Christmas, Katori Walker, and more.

More info on EZIA, including tours, audio samples, news, and reviews is available on www.eziamusic.com, Instagram, and TikTok @eziamusic or Spotify, Apple Music, etc.