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OUT: Reece Lemonius releases his first single of 2020 'Body Language'

Boasting gorgeous vocals and versatile soundscapes, 'Body Language' is reminiscent of 2000s feel-good, guilt-free pop/R&B. The synth-tinged track is a new direction for the artist, both sonically and thematically lighter than Reece Lemonius’ previous hits. Fittingly dropped on the day of love —February 14— the track was inspired by a wordless connection between a girl at a party as they danced the night away.

'Body Language' including a video is out now. Check it out!

We already look forward hearing and seeing more from Reece Lemonius this year!

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OUT: DAS NEU release their second single 'Kids'.

With their new song 'Kids' (Video), german hip hop act DAS NEU create a bittersweet story of failure, escaping the past and the estrangement towards your own youth. The band discuss their restless but aimless search of the abstract word 'home' and describe the loss of their relationship toward their home town and former friends.

Everyone can relate to these feelings. Everyone fears them. But they seem to be inevitable in life.

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OUT: New single 'Watershed' by Giant Rooks

Giant Rooks are climbing their way up to the top.

The new single 'Watershed' including Video is out and if you haven't heard it already, go check it out. It will be your soundtrack for the next couple of days!

On the upcoming tour starting in April 2020, 'Watershed' will most likely be one of the fans favourite to sing and dance along to. Make sure to get your tickets for one of the shows. The Berlin show at Columbia Halle is already sold out and an additional date has been added. Wow!

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OUT: 'The Current' by hackedepicciotto

'The Current' is the fourth album hackedepicciotto have recorded since becoming nomads in 2010.

It is their most powerful album yet. After composing desert drones for their previous album 'Perseverantia' and dark foreboding melodies for 'Menetekel', their new album moves forwards, gaining in speed and energy. Alexander Hacke's background with Einstürzende Neubauten can be felt in the many rhythmic tracks.

"We had the urge to include more percussive elements and electronic sounds to create a powerful rhythmic feel. A wilder and more danceable element. Something to get all of us on our feet, and moving. Away from depression and hopelessness."

The classic background of Danielle de Picciotto has become more prominent as well. Glorious choirs and violin harmonies flow throughout the album giving it an almost symphonic sound.

The artist couple calls their music "cinematic-drone" and their album sounds like the film track to an apocalyptic feature-length film, hopefully with a happy end.

Video for The Seventh Day was directed by the Spanish artist Helio León and shot in Cork, Ireland in the last days of December 2019.

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New signing: Madsius Ovanda

We are very delited to welcome these two women from Madsius Ovanda into our Freibank-Family!

Madsius Ovanda consist of the two friends Carina Madsius and Pia Ovanda who started to formation 2016. Since then, they have been making music together, played a couple of gigs and now have decided to release their debut album at the beginning of 2020. Their single 'Moving Forward' and video give us a first climpse of the R'n'B and soul vibe they have created. The online magazine Diffus Mag has a high level of appreaciation for the song and describe it as dreamy R'n'B with english lyrics that for sure can be keep up with international productions of this genre.

After the release of the second and third singles 'Home' and 'Who Are You', Past Is Past just came out today as the last single before the album release on the 6th of March through popup-records!

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#1 in Germany! 'Kein Wort' co-written by Shuko and Luca Starz

Our authors Shuko and Luca Starz have been part of the team co-writing the current single by the german rapper Juju and Loredana!

'Kein Wort' was released on the 17th of January 2020 and hit #1 on the german single charts straight away. The song also celebrates a new streaming record by being the most streamed song (2,3 million) on one day by a female artist. The video is also on a good way to hit 10 million streams in the next few hours.

Congrats to Shuko and Luca on their #1!

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Trentemøller's 'Silent Night'

We wish you a great holiday and all the best for 2020!

Hello, this is Trentemøller.

I have genuinely loved Christmas since I was a little boy.

And I always wanted to do my own version of one of the great Christmas songs.

I chose Silent Night as it has such a beautiful melody that, for me, sums up the whole vibe of Christmas.

Originally it was a lullaby and since I became a dad, 'Silent Night' made so much sense to me especially as it's my girlfriend Lisbet Fritze who sings on it.

On the cover it’s me with my mom one Christmas night many years ago.

I hope you like my take on the song and may I wish you the very merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years and thank you so very much for letting me spend this Christmas with you.

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new signing: Voiski

We are thrilled to announce, that we've signed French Techno DJ & producer Luc Kheradmand aka Voiski!

In a time when the techno world often can give the impression of “the harder, the better”, Voiski has a different approach. He is not afraid to admit he wants his music and DJ-sets to contain groove. Coming from an art school background (something that continuously keeps informing his work as a musician), he is one of the most analytical constructive artists on the scene, well aware of his own process, continuously examining it as he goes further.

Famous for his uninterrupted loops, whether they are part of more intense techno tracks, straight up electro-pieces, or his recent productions that carry a more gentle approach. The element of repetition is ongoing through his catalogue, creating a direct link to the minimalistic classical composers of the 60's.

Prestigious labels like Construct Re-Form, L.I.E.S., Delsin, Dekmantel and Field Records are just a handful of the ones showcasing his work.

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