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Stalk Ashley Drops a Dancehall Masterpiece with “Senseless” (ft. Skeng and Kraff)
Get ready to turn up the volume because Stalk Ashley is back with a bang! Her latest single, “Senseless”, featuring the explosive talents of Skeng and Kraff, is officially out and causing a stir. This track is a powerful blend of Dancehall energy, crafted with finesse by producers Jaxx and Kingbnjmn. The fusion of Stalk Ashley’s vibrant style with Skeng’s edge and Kraff’s unique flair results in a track that’s pure fire.
When discussing the collaboration, Stalk Ashley couldn’t contain her enthusiasm: “Collaborating with both artists has been good. I teamed up with them because I feel like their vibes and aesthetics match the vibe of the song, so it wasn’t difficult to know who would collaborate and make the song better.”
But the excitement doesn’t stop with just the music. The music video for “Senseless”, directed by the visionary Fernando Hevia of Filmaica, is a visual masterpiece. Shot with a cinematic flair, it has already captivated audiences, racking up over 490,000 views on YouTube and landing in the Top 10 Trending for Music. It’s not just a video; it’s a movement, with its viral success on TikTok adding to the buzz.
Stalk Ashley has been making waves in the Dancehall scene with her lyrical brilliance and unforgettable hits. Tracks like “Dutty Casamigos”, “Young”, and “Incognito” featuring Alkaline have solidified her place in the industry, while her recent release, “Really Like U” featuring Skillibeng, showcases her ever-evolving sound.
Reflecting on her musical journey, Stalk Ashley described it as an exhilarating ride: “Overall, my journey in music has been an emotional rollercoaster for sure. I’ve had a lot of challenges so far but you know it’s also rewarding. I love doing music and I don’t see myself doing anything else; this is where my heart is”
Fans have a lot to look forward to, as Stalk Ashley is gearing up to drop a highly anticipated project in less than a month. With 12 tracks on the horizon, this upcoming release promises to be a game-changer.
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Christian Balvig releases gorgeous new album ‘Find And You Will Seek’ in collaboration with Ensemble Hermes.
Acclaimed composer and arranger Christian Balvig is known for his work with an array of artists and bands like Jade, Efterklang, Lowly, When Saints Go Machine and Mew, as well as his work with some of the most acclaimed orchestras like Royal Northern Sinfonia (BBC Proms), The Royal Danish Orchestra, Copenhagen Phil, London Contemporary Orchestra, The Danish Radio Broadcast Orchestra and The Norwegian Wind Ensemble.
The cinematic sound on his new album might echo Balvig’s work in the world of film and TV music. Scoring the 2025 Oscar shortlisted short movie ‘Eternal Father’ and the Danish hit series ‘Cry Wolf’ (Ulven Kommer), which has been shown on television in more than 30 countries around the globe, including Channel 4 in the UK. He was also nominated for a Harpa award for ‘Best score’ last year at the Berlinale for ‘The Son and the Moon (Min Arv Bor I Dig)’.
Balvig’s new album, ‘Find And You Will Seek’, backed by Danish string group Ensemble Hermes, grew organically out of this background of experiences and is music that appeals to listeners seeking original, immersive music with space for reflection and contemplation.
‘Find And You Will Seek’ is a collection of chamber works that explore the combination of piano and strings in new ways. Recent single ‘The BirdSuite II – Praesentia’ is part of a 3-part Suite running throughout the record, written and performed on a custom made “Keybird” piano, which is an una-corda (one string pr note) piano that gives a more subtle and intimate sound. On top of it is a lush and emotional string ensemble arrangement with Ensemble Hermes in multiple layers fluctuating in and out of the keybird piano.
Balvig’s second single from the record is ‘What Happened To The World’, an ultra transparent neo-classical inspired piece, with slow melodic structures, a simple chord progression and emotional performance starting with a floating viola solo. It is written from the feeling that the world sometimes goes backwards, and you feel left on the platform wanting to take the train in a different direction.
From film music inspired pieces to experimental chamber music over piano concerto inspired movements, to more neo-classical productions with almost orchestral sounding dubs of strings, ‘Find And You Will Seek’ flows with emotions and lush sound worlds, always with a tangible organic texture.
Find Christian Balvig and Ensemble Hermes on tour in Denmark:
27.5 Ansgars Kirke (Odense)
28.5 Folkegaarden Festival (Aalborg)
29.5 Gnisten (Ry)
30.5 Musikhuset (Aarhus)
1.6 Basement (Copenhagen)
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