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Chicago’s nicholas Blends Funk and Cinematic Flair in Latest Music Video For ‘Capitali$er’ – Backseat Mafia
Today, Chicago’s soulful songwriter nicholas premieres his striking new music video for the intoxicating single ‘Capitali$er’ on Backseat Mafia. If you missed the track’s drop back in December, now’s the time to catch up. It’s a bold, drop-everything-and-listen kind of hit, wrapping breezy, soulful instrumentation around sharp political commentary. Fans of Gorillaz will feel right at home with its funky, hip-hop-esque pulse and thought-provoking lyrics. Teaming up once again with frequent collaborator Tim Nagle (the visionary behind visuals for Twin Peaks, Lala Lala, and Post Animal), nicholas’ crafts a video that’s as layered as the track itself. Shot entirely in monochrome, it paints a stark portrait of Nick and Marcus…
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Seductive soundtrack grooves with an analogue funk foundation. – Backseat Mafia
The Breakdown DeepMatter Records – 8.8 Curiouser and curiouser, here’s the return of the illusive and slighty mysterious persona known as The Offline (aka Hamburg based guitarist/producer Felix Müller) with a quirky new EP ‘Les Cigales’. Keeping in line with The Offline line, this new release finds him digging through the crates from classic soundtrack to obscure library music, dusty funk to old soul and emerging with a fresh set of inspirations. The sweep of Axelrod plus the darker heart of Barry Adamson may still linger but ‘Les Cigales’ sees Müller reinforcing his own raison d’être with that characteristic panache. The plot began in 2022 with the ‘En Clair-Obscur’ EP,…
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LA Priest releases new video for the stripped back synth funk of new single, Green – Backseat Mafia
Taken from his new EP La Fusion, LA Priest has released a new single “Apple”, mixed by French Touch legend Alan Braxe. It delivers a persuasive slice of stripped-back synth funk that captivates from start to finish, featuring a prodding, sinewy bassline that serves as the backbone, pulling listeners along a rhythmic journey. This infectious groove is complemented by a sweet vocal line that serenely and simply decorates the captivating instrumental backdrop, as it bubbles with this reserved joy. The video for “Apple” enhances the song’s allure with its minimalist yet engaging visuals. It opens with a simple shot of L.A. Priest (aka Sam Eastgate) performing in the dark of the woods putting…
