Music
Introducing The Smokey Thieves
The Smokey Thieves is a band originated by Matt Paris, the songwriter and main performer driving the creative vision. Based out of Los Angeles, The Smokey Thieves recently released their debut studio single, “What A Shame”. The song serves as an introduction to the band’s sound and is available on all streaming platforms. In addition, The Smokey Thieves are also releasing a brand new EP featuring five songs titled “Songs From A Dark Room” on April 22nd, 2022. With all these exciting plans in store, The Smokey Thieves managed to develop a unique song formula, which combines energetic indie aesthetics with memorable and personal composition, which taps deep into Matt’s insights and experiences. As a drummer, Matt is all about building the songs not only from a melodic perspective but also from a rhythmic standpoint. Prior to focusing on The Smokey Thieves, Matt played and performed for various Los Angeles-based artists. The Smokey Thieves allows Matt to explore a much more dynamic and kaleidoscopic musical landscape, where anything goes. The music draws from a wide range of influences, including acts as diverse as Alice In Chains, Nine Inch Nails, Dawes, Delta Spirit, and Jason Isbell. Any fan of musicians like Elliott Smith, Dead Rituals, Audioslave, or Tool will also connect with The Smokey Thieve’s formula and with Matt’s creative sensibilities.

Find out more about The Smokey Thieves, and do not miss out on the band’s work:
WEBSITE:
www.TheSmokeyThieves.com
SOCIAL:
Instagram: @TheSmokeyThieves
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheSmokeyThieves
Artist Spotlight
“Empatia” by Aurien & Jab Vix set the tone for an atmospheric new era
“Empatia,“ the stunning electronic debut of Aurien, in collaboration with Jab Vix, is the start of a new creative universe under Aurien’s newly launched imprint Château Bonheur Musique. The track feels like a doorway into a curated emotional space, built from atmosphere, storytelling, and immersive sound design.
“Empatia” is founded upon a contemporary electronic aesthetics that favors texture. The production is sleek and considered, offering up soft rhythmic pulses within roomy layers that breathe. Working with Jab Vix gives texture and dynamics to Aurien’s perspective and sets the sound for the song. It’s more about feeling the music than looking for peaks of high energy. It builds slowly and invites you to sit in the mood.
A highlight is the “Elegant Mix,” which takes the original and gives it a more subdued, slicker makeover. It allows the heart of the composition to come through more intimately, and this duality reinforces the idea behind Château Bonheur Musique as environment, experience, and feeling. “Empatia” is a debut statement and manifesto for the immersive, emotionally intelligent electronic music that works as effortlessly as it does in shared spaces. It’s a thoughtful direction for Aurien, where sound is not just heard, but lived in.
Artist Spotlight
Saint Escape injects an attitude into a classic for a new generation on latest release “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”
SAINT ESCAPE takes a classic favorite, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” and gives it a new twist, transforming the iconic hit into an alternative rock statement full of personality and modern flair.
Rather than just repeating a familiar song, Saint Escape offers a bold vision to the track. There’s a touch of “baddiecore-lite” attitude, married with alt-rock vibes, a feeling that seems tailor-made for those who love nostalgia but want something that speaks to today. The result is familiar, yet refreshingly different.
The track establishes its own identity right from the first moments. The alternative rock styling provides a sharper edge to the song’s timeless themes, making for a dynamic listening experience that feels vibrant and contemporary. With confidence in every note, the performance can stand on its own but still respect the legacy of the original.
While acknowledging the song’s emotional and cultural significance, Saint Escape also celebrates a more rebellious aesthetic. The “baddiecore-lite” influence adds an interesting attitude to the track, making it feel fun, confident and effortlessly cool.
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