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Oregon’s Dan Friese sends the world a gem with ‘Start Breathing In’

Posted on 15 September 2020

Dan Friese is a talented Oregon-based songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist. Dan is well-known for his thoughtful lyrics, engaging melodies and intimate live shows. In April of 2020, he released his debut EP, ‘Happiness‘, a collection of self-reflective psychedelic indie-folk tracks.

Taken off the new album, ‘Jane Songs‘, this is a bluesy waterfall of dripping water-droplets of music cleansers for the soul. The vocals are honest, the rhythm of the track is constant and you just let let go of all doubts. This is music straight for the heart, this is that take-breath and relax vibe. Everything is going to be okay.

With beautiful harmonica to start, you just know this is going to be a great song. This is correct as the start builds until we can hear the quality voice of Dan Friese, a man who must have so many stories of touring all over the USA. This soulful singer-songwriter impresses here with the inspirational song that tells us to breathe. Great advice in the fire of a year that is 2020. ‘Start Breathing In‘ is one of the gems of the year with it’s honest sound.

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Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Sethro lays down fast flows on top of slick beats with ‘Keep On’

Posted on 16 May 2020

Oregon-based rapper and producer Sethro has impressed with his latest release ‘Keep On’ – alongside an official music video. 

Rapped on a walkabout across his Oregon homestead, Sethro pulls you in to his world with aplomb on ‘Keep On’. It’s fast, fluid backpack style rap you could see yourself jamming to the early morning hours in at a solo hostel lobby open-mic – and that’s not to say Sethro’s work isn’t accomplished on ‘Keep On’. It’s quite the contrary. The track enthuses with a personality that’s not too easy to replicate, and Sethro’s live performance chops shine through the most. 

At its most effective moments, ‘Keep On’ instills a level of trust and storytelling in the artist – helping you warm to Sethro’s influence and inspiration faster than you could with most other independent rappers of this ilk. It’s also an unrelentingly technical display, and his fast flows and slick cadence should keep you listening on – and on, and on. 

You can listen to Sethro’s ‘Keep On’ on his official YouTube channel here.

Salvatore Manalo – Rain: Winters Antidote

Posted on 17 December 2017

Through the impossibly competitive music scene of Portland, Oregon emerges Salvatore Manalo with his debut track Rain.

It’s a mixed bag of genres, but when you get to the bridge, putting a label on his majestic sound quickly floats to the back of your mind as you find yourself fully attuned to his sound. With riffs more fitting in Rock tracks this R&B Funk Pop enigma allows the track to flow with sweet unpredictability.

The entire ensemble is flawless, from the vocals to the instrumentals, the lyrics to the Jazz vibes that taint the track with poignantly upbeat symphonies. I’m really not sure how Manalo remains on the underground with such an array of talent. There’s a true narrative to his emotions which he explores through his command of rhythm.

Sadly, Rain falls under the category of the type of track that you’re likely to hear whilst dining at an upmarket restaurant or wandering round the supermarket. It’s not a sound that you’d hear in trendy cocktail bars or being spoken about fondly by teenagers. Never the less, if you’re looking for a sound to dispel the winter blues look no further! (Despite what your friends may think)

https://soundcloud.com/salvatore-manalo/5-rain/s-FPEy3?in=salvatore-manalo/sets/salvatore-ep/s-GfAbd