The music video for “Lay My Shield Aside" from German composer Noah Rott is a captivating piece that showcases the amazing talent of young jazz musicians from New York. With a blend of modern jazz and electronic sounds, the music blurs boundaries and puts creativity and innovation at the forefront. Filmed in an industrial space in Brooklyn, New York, the video takes the listener on a journey between scenes featuring the band performing, and those showing the musicians simply being in that space. Featuring clever edits and unobtrusive cuts, director Margot Bennett encapsulates the sound within a natural and organic visual narrative while cinematographer Omer Berger frames the group artistically. Noah Rott's outstanding skills as a jazz pianist and composer are on full display, making it an unforgettable listening experience of billowing synths amidst acoustic touches. An essential listen for fans of well-recorded contemporary electronic jazz that strikes the perfect balance between technical chops and natural flow.
Laura Wolf's new single "Calligraphy and Calculations" is a stunning example of her signature off-kilter chamber-pop style. The track features a unique blend of cello, clarinet, and vocal samples over a beat-driven world, creating a playful and intimate atmosphere. Laura's vocals are ethereal and float over the intricate instrumentation, adding to the dreamlike quality of the song. The use of the clarinet sample and the inspiration drawn from the Wikipedia page of Kane Tanaka is a testament to Laura's creative process and the unique sources she draws inspiration from. "Calligraphy and Calculations" is a beautiful and captivating piece of music.
Mounika.'s new single "Nomadics" is a dreamy and ethereal piece that transports listeners to an introspective state reflecting on the concepts of identity and self. The track's slow and mellow beat is accompanied by vocal samples from the children of the state orphanage in Ulaanbaatar and gentle samples collected from stringed instruments on the Mongolia Expedisound" sound library @ I.O.T Records. The music video, directed by Julien Phillips, beautifully captures the song's nomadic message, exploring moments of self-reflection, struggle, isolation and connection. "Nomadics" is a beautiful and moving piece of music that showcases Mounika.'s talent for creating emotive and immersive soundscapes that resonate deeply with both the heart and the mind.