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Brooklyn R&B Artist, ADRIAN DANIEL, Announces ‘FLAWD’ Album

Published

7 years ago

January 20, 2018

umeektv

Drops “Deadly Attraction” Single & Shares Tour Dates

Becoming known as the sound of Brooklyn R&B, Adrian Daniel is captivating audiences with his signature soulful sonics. Melding musical influences ranging from Kanye West to Michael Jackson to Tame Impala and beyond, hes is set on defying genres and labels.
This is exemplified in his new album, FLAWD, set to release on March 2nd, 2018 via 1990 Records / Empire. Having already shared a few tracks from the album throughout 2017, today Adrian has released a new single from the project. The track, entitled “Deadly Attraction”, premiered on Clash Magazine who raved, “The crisp, feather-soft production on ‘Deadly Attraction’ perfectly balances that poised, electrifying vocal, the perfect primer for where this Brooklyn artist might head next.”
Following the ‘FLAWD’ album announcement last week, here is the brand new single from Adrian Daniel, who unleashed ‘Deadly Attraction’ yesterday. Clash Magazine raved, “The crisp, feather-soft production on ‘Deadly Attraction’ perfectly balances that poised, electrifying vocal, the perfect primer for where this Brooklyn artist might head next.”

When you think of modern R&B music its rare you find artists whose roots run deep in Brooklyn. The most populated and diverse borough in the bustling city of New York usually brings hip-hop and indie rock to mind; but singer/songwriter/producer and native Brooklynite Adrian Daniel is reminding people of the rich history of soul, funk, and rhythm and blues that came out of his neighborhood. Starting his career at a young age as a dancer, gracing stages like the Apollo Theater and the Brooklyn Academy, Adrian turned his focus to music and dropped his first project in 2012. His signature Alternative R&B sound has been making waves since, poising him as a true contender in the music landscape. His sound has been said to be one of the reasons R&B is exciting again, pushing the genre into new territory.”
Adrians work is fortifying the resurgence of Pop R&B and Hip-Hop. He entrances listeners with his old-school flair, lyrical storytelling and signature genre-blending style. Propelled by a constant stream of ear-catching singles, Adrian has built impressive momentum that has garnered him support from Billboard, TIDAL Rising, Complex, VIBE, FADER, Revolt, HotNewHipHop, Global Grind, VH1-Soul, HighSnobiety, Beats 1 and more.
With a reputation for groundbreaking music, wildly entertaining live shows, and a highly anticipated new album to come, Adrian Daniel shows no signs of slowing down.
FLAWD Tour Dates:
Feb 22 Hoxton Bar &Kitchen – London, UK
Feb 24 – 1999 Club – Paris, FR
Mar 7 – World Cafe Live – Philadelphia, PA
Mar 8 – Songbyrd – Washington DC
Mar 10 – Rough Trade – Brooklyn, NY
Mar 12 – Middle East – Boston , MA

Adrian Daniel Online:
http://www.adriandanielmusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/Adriandanielofficial
https://www.instagram.com/adriandanielofficial
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We Speak Electronic

Aaron Koenig Releases Ska Anthem for Geeks

Published

2 days ago

November 16, 2024

Adavie Gutierrez

Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!

His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.

“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”

The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:

“I just want to entertain people and make them a bit happier.”– Aaron King.

Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.

“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.

“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”

Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.

Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/