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Ultra Naté releases dancefloor magic with ‘ULTRA Deluxe’

Ultra Naté

Ultra Naté proudly presents “ULTRA Deluxe.” This monumental Deluxe re-issue of her 10th album is a testament to Ultra’s enduring legacy in electronic, dance, and pop music.

“ULTRA Deluxe” is a dazzling collection of 18 tracks that showcases Ultra Naté’s unparalleled talent and her ability to seamlessly bridge genres. This Deluxe edition boasts remarkable collaborations with music luminaries including Osunlade, Quentin Harris, Henrik Schwarz, Slowz, Mood II Swing’s Lem Springsteen, and Grammy-winning sensations Blue Lab Beats & Tracy Young. The album also features the recent #1 nu disco hit, “DANGEROUS (So Dare Me),” a sensational collaboration with Les Bisous, and the 2022 crossover anthem “YOU’RE FREE,” featuring electronic duo Icona Pop.

But that’s not all. “ULTRA Deluxe” comes packed with two previously unreleased gems, specially crafted for this edition. Ultra Naté’s ability to continuously reinvent herself while staying true to her musical roots is on full display in these new additions.

The journey through “ULTRA Deluxe” is a thrilling ride, kicking off with the infectious groove of “HAPPY FEELING” and leading you through a sonic adventure that spans over 1 hour and 14 minutes, culminating with the liberating anthem “FREE.”

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Ultra Naté’s music has always been more than just beats and lyrics; it’s a celebration of life, love, and the dancefloor. “ULTRA Deluxe” is not just an album; it’s a sonic memoir of an artist who has shaped the course of dance music history.

Prepare to immerse yourself in Ultra Naté’s world of infectious rhythms, soulful vocals, and timeless melodies. “ULTRA Deluxe” is a must-listen for anyone who has ever found solace, joy, or liberation on the dancefloor.

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Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

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The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Mt. Kili Mt. Kili delivers quiet power and honest reflection on “The Noticer” (album)

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Mt. Kili’s latest album, “The Noticer,” is a warm, contemplative acoustic folk album that finds beauty in the minutiae of life itself, as calm and bare as anyone would call it. Songwriter Rick Sichta of Asheville leads the project with delicate instrumentation and outspoken lyrics, bringing forth an experience that can be both personal and universal. 

Recorded at Echo Mountain Studio in Asheville, the music is refined and mastered by Grammy Award-winning Julian Dreyer and David Glasser. The current lineup still embodies this vision, with Matt Shepard holding down a heavy rhythmic backbone and Laney Barnett’s violin and vocals rounding out the sound, creating emotion.

There is a story and emotion hidden within each track. The EP opens with “Don’t Start a War,” which opens contemplatively, begging for peace rather than war. The title track, “The Noticer,” exudes a sense of awareness and the beauty of watching life unfold. “The Rain Song” features a soothing, near-meditative vibe.

With a hopeful reflection, “The Road Isn’t as Long as It Seems” is about perspective and perseverance. “Her Song” is pretty much a musical love letter, and “Kyle” is defined by its character-driven narrative. With “The Weather Report,” the change of feeling is reflected, while “Scars “ and “Strawberry Fields” hint at memories and softening imagery. “All in Good Time” concludes the record patiently, a soothing sigh of comfort. “The Noticer” is a reflective album with a soft reminder that sometimes the smallest moments mean the most.

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