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Prague rockers Nantokanaru show us inside the realness of seclusion with, ‘Emotional Damage Wreckage’

Posted on 13 June 2022

Returning with a new lineup and with a sensational sound that shall echo gleefully through your ringing ears, Nantokanaru brings us a stirring story that was inspired by the intercultural struggles of guitarist Igor Prusa during his 10 years spent in Japan with, ‘Emotional Damage Wreckage‘.

Nantokanaru is a Prague, Czech Republic-based indie-rock/post-metal quintet who has re-started after a long break and sound in highly motivated form.

”Entitled Emotional Damage Wreckage, it reflects upon the despondency of an emotionally torn individual facing solitude within the urban jungle of Tokyo.” ~ Nantokanaru

With the title track from their new EP, Nantokanaru slices the airwaves open with a weighty track that shall send vibrations pumping from your enthralled soul, as they show us what that real loneliness feels like when you sense you are in the wrong place and need to get out.

‘Emotional Damage Wreckage‘ from Prague, Czech Republic-based indie-rock/post-metal quintet Nantokanaru is a forceful new single that has you imagining an empty feeling that strikes you hard when you know you don’t belong. The vocals are strongly delivered and the lyrics open the door to that feeling that can have you hiding inside when you actually need to be meeting new friendly faces.

Finding your tribe in this phone-filled world of distraction is the most important mission you might ever make.

Hear this new heavy song on Spotify and see more via their IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

If You Dodge Me: Ostrava rock band Saca refuses to rest until they are found with ‘The Post’

Posted on 27 November 2021

With a highly engaging style that clutches your concentration instantly due to the mysterious undercurrents attached, Saca, brings us the story about the bearded guy with the hat who takes what he wants on ‘The Post‘.

Saca is a highly expressive 4-piece Czech indie rock band that was created in 2014. They construct a pensive blend of music that certainly fastens our mindful functions and has you pondering your own life as you see it.

”A nebulous idea for the video came about in winter at the singer’s party and was typed into a phone, then forwarded to the M.T. ArtStudio director who made it into a script.” ~ Saca

Saca keep us completely engrossed the whole way throughout on a catchy track and smartly-made visuals, that takes you down that dark road and into a place that should be safe and filled with love. There is much to like about a band that is always evolving and keep us on our toes during this riveting experience.

‘The Post‘ from the Ostrava, Czech Republic-based indie-rock act Saca, is a haunting track and video that is so stimulating on the soul. There is much mystery here about the guy in the hat, as you feel the movie-like story unfold and wonder what shall transpire next. Performed by a band who seem to be moving only upwards as their sound improves and evolves after each track, this is a European act that is certainly one to keep an eye on.

See this gritty new visual on YouTube and find out more about their progression via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A New Talent Emerges: Transfixing Czech artist Niki Sabrina fascinates on her alt-pop debut ‘Validate’

Posted on 9 May 2021

Taken off her upcoming ‘Forever Misunderstood‘ five-track EP that is set for a 28th May 2021 release, Niki Sabrina stuns our senses awake on a debut track to certainly appreciate called ‘Validate‘.

Nicole Sabrina Stenzl aka Niki Sabrina, is a flourishing London-based bilingual eighteen years old indie alt-pop singer-songwriter, producer, Goldsmiths University student and multi-instrumentalist from the Czech Republic.

After being inspired by the tragically late-great Amy Winehouse’s Back To Black album, the spark was set in stone when she was just fifteen, as her young heart gravitated massively towards making music for a living.

Her glorious voice is so enticing and has you listening super intently inside her soul, as she is so mysteriously spellbinding throughout and you feel engrossed with each word that comes out of her cleverly-worded lyrics.

‘Validate‘ from the Czech indie jazz-fused, pop singer-songwriter/producer Niki Sabrina, swirls into your mind like a fleeting memory that you have felt before. The catchy hook keeps you locked in, as you immerse yourself in a new talent who’s fresh energy and skillful vibrations, has you feeling excited to explore on this sultry single.

Stream this catchy new release on Spotify and see more visuals via her IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen