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David Arn’s New Acoustic Vibe “Watershed” Just Released

The long awaited follow-up album to David Arn‘s “Traveler Tales” is finally here. A mix of soft acoustic songs written and recorded during the pandemic, this is music about separation and isolation amid confusing emotions of the time.

The title song “Watershed” is the exception which deals with a soldier’s PTSD, Anguish and Hope. “This is a song written for a friend” Arn said. “If you are of a certain age in this country you have seen war and most likely know those for whom the war never really ended.”

The accompanying dramatic music video is now available on Arn’s YouTube channel.

Arn plays piano, keyboard and rhythm guitar accompanied by lead guitar from Nicky V. Hines, dobro and lead guitar, from Toby Wilson, bass Issar Shulman. Backing vocals are expertly rendered by Tyra Juliette and new London artist, Daisy. Wilson arranged many of the songs.

All songs are composed by Arn with the exception of “We Seemed a Good Idea” which was co-written with J.F. Sobecki.

The album would make an impressive addition to any Soft Rock and Adult Contemporary playlist.

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About David Arn

David Arn is an American singer, songwriter and musician best known for his lyrical style. Over the past ten years he has released four albums: “Postmodern Days”, “Walking to Dreamland”,”Traveler Tales” and “Watershed”.

Among myriad outlets Arn’s music has been featured on NPR stations, BBC radio, and heard on Delta Airlines commercial flights. His award-winning music videos have been screened to live audiences in festivals in London, New York and Los Angeles.

He currently resides in Maryland.

Website: http://www.davidarn.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidArnMusic
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3TSpjnL
YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/DavidArnYouTubeChannel

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Aaron Koenig and Nectaria mirror each other in new song “Love Yourself!”

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Aaron Koenig’s latest single, “Love Yourself!” takes listeners on a heartfelt journey of self-reflection. This is the first time in his career that he shares lead vocals. Aaron and French singer Nectaria turn a simple idea, talking to your reflection in the mirror, into a funny but very moving musical conversation. “I first wrote the lyrics as a conversation between me and my reflection,” Aaron says. “But that felt a little self-centered. I asked my friend Nectaria to be the mirror, and it worked out much better.

Aaron wrote it while he was in a Berlin Airport detention cell for a night due to a court mistake. “I knew I hadn’t done anything wrong, but being in a prison cell still made me a little scared.” He remembers saying, “So the best thing I could do to stay in a good mood was to write a song about loving myself.” That raw feeling comes through in every note, which gives the song its honest, soul-stirring depth.

The song “Love Yourself!” is a soul ballad with expressive piano by Nicolás López Soto, from Argentina, who wrote and produced it. The song was recorded at Studio Constituyentes in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It combines intimate instruments with cinematic storytelling to make a space where people can think, smile, and finally love themselves a little more.

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The Real Mack The Knife celebrates where love and dance meet on “Santorini Agapi”

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The Real Mack The Knife’s latest single, “Santorini Agapi,” is a dance song that feels less like a club record and more like a trip to a specific place and time. From the very first seconds, the listener is taken to a terrace in Santorini after midnight. The sea stretches out into the dark below volcanic cliffs, and the whitewashed walls still feel warm from the day.

A crash cymbal that sounds like a wave hitting stone opens the song, setting the mood right away. Then comes the clear, shimmering voice of a bouzouki, a bold and new choice in a genre usually full of faceless synth lines and predictable percussion loops. It’s a musical choice that subtly reveals what the song is about: dance music rooted in culture, memory, and place.

When the chorus comes in, “Santorini Agapi,” love in the night burning so bright, it sounds like a real anthem. The moment is perfect for people to raise their hands, sing together, and feel the warmth of a crowd moving together under the stars. The Real Mack The Knife makes more than just a dance track with “Santorini Agapi.” He makes a vivid sound postcard that combines rhythm, place, and emotion into a celebration of love, night, and the timeless magic of the Greek islands.

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