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 Anton Kuznetsov, known as Antoha MC, is an original phenomenon of the contemporary Russian scene – a humane voice of the generation brought up in the Moscow suburbs. He plays the trumpet, rhymes, and composes unconventional tracks infused with uplifting, sincere energy. His piercing lyrics are full of a romanticized nostalgia for a free-spirited childhood spent in urban jungles, and patriotic tunes, inspired by reggae and jazz grooves. Antoha MC’s half-hour eclectic compilation is reminiscent of a school radio piece, starting with a short, personal introduction and then an uncompromising blend of thoughts and reflections through music. Ragga jungle, dubby beats, Soviet, and 1990s classics – all come together in a stream of consciousness that reflects the artist's roots and inspirations. It culminates with a jazzed-up edit of Antoha’s most touching and iconic anthem “Music,” which captured the hearts of listeners and introduced the musician to the world. Anton's motto and source of vitality is bringing kindness through authentic sound. “All the tracks in the mix are intended to lift the spirits and harmoniously pump along the rhythm of life,” says Antoha MC. “I don’t do mixes often, so making a thought-out musical narrative is an experiment for me.”
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 When attention first focused on Norway's almost cartoonishly violent black metal scene in the mid-'90s, Mayhem were dubbed its godfathers, but most of the critical accolades were bestowed upon Emperor, whose musical innovations have had more impact on the genre than any other band. Norwegian black metal was rife with anti-Christian sentiment, but Emperor found novel ways of expressing it in their music; while their music could be furious and violent, the group was also influenced by the darkly majestic melodies of Norwegian folk and classical music, which very effectively supported their lyrical subject matter (even if it was frequently unintelligible). Emperor evoked not only Satanic horror, but also the frigid loneliness of bleak Scandinavian winters; additionally, images of pagan nature worship recalled an ancient, idealized pre-Christian past in which Scandinavian culture was one of the world's most dominant (resulting in the sound being tagged "Viking metal" by some). However, even as Emperor's music garnered world-wide acclaim in the heavy metal community, legal difficulties and lineup shifts ensued when a number of bandmembers became involved in the anti-Christian activism and general violence that characterized Norway's underground metal scene at the time.
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 Austin, Texas' MISSIO are an electronic duo known for their dark, emotive pop. Formed in 2014, MISSIO feature singer/songwriter Matthew Brue and producer/instrumentalist David Butler. Initially, the project began as an outlet for Brue's solo material. However, after he invited Butler to collaborate on a few songs, they decided to move forward together. Recording in Butler's converted garage/home studio, they began sculpting their brooding, anthemic sound, releasing such tracks as "I Don't Even Care About You," "I Run to You," and "Can I Exist?" By the end of 2015, they had made their debut at SXSW and garnered support slots alongside acts like SAFIA, K. Flay, and others. In early 2017 they delivered the single "Middle Fingers" and signed a recording contract with RCA Records, which released their debut full-length, Loner, in May of that year. A pair of stripped-down EPs, Skeletons, Pt. 1 & Pt. 2, followed in 2018, acting as companion pieces to Loner. MISSIO kicked off 2019 with the "Rad Drugz" single, a preview for second LP The Darker the Weather // The Better the Man, which was released in April.
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