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Michele Ducci releases intimate new single ‘River’

Published

3 years ago

March 15, 2024

Don Reed

‘SIVE’ is a lovingly crafted collection of heartfelt songs by Michele Ducci, focusing primarily on piano and Michele’s soft, soulful vocals.

Michele Ducci was the ‘M’ in the electro-pop duo ‘M+A’, who released two albums on Monotreme Records, the second of which, ‘These Days’, earned the band a place in The Guardian’s ‘best new bands of 2014’ list and saw them perform live on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury and at the Venice Biennale.

The duo then formed a new project, Santii, which involved several Hip Hop artists including Rejjie Snow, Mick Jenkins and Music Producer Supah Mario (Drake, Young Thug), releasing two EPs on Italian label Sugar Records before going their separate ways due to artistic differences.

A short stint in another band led Michele to realize that he wanted to make music on his own, away from external commercial or career pressures. Says Michele, “I went back to the house where I was born and where I first started playing. After the pandemic I had practically no instruments anymore except a guitar with three strings and a pianola. I needed to make a record that I had never been able to make and that I had always dreamed of making. Something very essential: with the piano and the voice.”

‘SIVE’ encompasses a range of styles, from the dreamy singer/songwriter tones of ‘Feelings’, ‘Here You Are’, and ‘Nonesome’to the uptempo pop of ‘You Lay the Path’, RnB-infused ‘Just Because’ and percussive Beat poetry of ‘Hic’. Album opener and first single, ’River’, is a poignant ballad that winds along like its title, opening with the quiet intimacy of hushed vocals and piano and detailing the time he desired to leave the music world behind: “They call my name but I’m a river”.

About ‘River’, Michele says: “I was in New York for musical reasons in a situation of psychic and metropolitan traffic, in which every mention of my name in relation to the artistic career and the pressures of that world had nothing to do with music, I was so saturated that I could feel myself only in the moving waves of the Hudson River. “You and I”, I said to myself, ” are from the same origin”.

The album will be released on CD in a colour printed card wallet as well as digitally. Pre-order CD here:
https://monotremerecords.limitedrun.com/products/758779

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The Frost Duo Celebrate Love and the Magic of Winter with New Single “Keep Me Warm” Out Nov 14

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6 hours ago

October 25, 2026

Olivia Long

The award-winning duo presents a cozy love song inspired by their upcoming winter wedding.

The Frost Duo, the award-winning musical partnership of vocalist and songwriter LeahBeth Evans and multi-instrumentalist Christian Gratz, are embracing the warmth of love and the magic of the holiday season with their new single, “Keep Me Warm.” Inspired by their upcoming winter wedding, the song celebrates the special joy of sharing life’s most intimate moments with the person you love.

With its romantic theme and cozy winter atmosphere, “Keep Me Warm” invites listeners to imagine snuggling under a blanket with their significant other, sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, and enjoying the simple pleasures of being together. At its heart, the song is about love, connection, and the extra happiness that comes from sharing the holiday season with someone special.

For LeahBeth Evans and Christian Gratz, the inspiration comes from a particularly meaningful chapter in their own lives. As a couple preparing to get married during the winter, they channel their excitement and affection into a song that captures the feeling of finding comfort, warmth, and happiness in one another. “Keep Me Warm” offers a heartfelt reminder that the best holiday moments are often the simplest ones, especially when shared with the right person.

The Frost Duo have been performing together for more than a decade, building a musical identity that draws from jazz, R&B, and singer-songwriter traditions. Their distinctive approach to songwriting and performance has earned them recognition as an award-winning act, along with features on BBC Radio and inclusion on Apple Music editorial playlists.

Through their musical collaboration, Evans and Gratz bring together their individual talents to create songs rooted in emotion, melody, and authentic storytelling. Their ability to move between genres allows them to explore different musical moods while maintaining a personal connection with their audience.

With “Keep Me Warm,” The Frost Duo turn a personal milestone into a relatable celebration of romance and togetherness. Arriving with the spirit of winter and the holidays in mind, the single is an invitation to slow down, appreciate the people closest to us, and make room for love during the most wonderful time of the year.

Whether enjoyed beside a crackling fireplace, during a quiet winter evening, or as the soundtrack to a romantic holiday moment, “Keep Me Warm” captures the comfort of being loved and the happiness of building a life together.

The song will be available on all streaming platforms on Nov 14.