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Niagara Musician THUNDERCLAP! Released One-of-a-Kind Christmas Song “It’s Just What I Wanted”

“It’s Just What I Wanted” is a one-of-a-kind take on Christmas music; capturing the frenetic energy of kids tearing open presents on Christmas morning. The song and video were the cumulative effort of many creative forces in Niagara, featuring a host of talent from the Niagara Region and the GTA.

THUNDERCLAP! is known for the eclectic and surreal energy that he puts into his music, and this song (and accompanying video) are no exception. With a blazing fast rhythm section, fun lyrics, the sounds of children screaming in joy, and THUNDERCLAP!’s trademark vocal style this is a Christmas song you’ll never forget.

The accompanying music video to the song is equally fun and frenetic, with a high-production value that tells the story of two men discovering what Christmas means to them. With impactful and silly special effects, a strange storyline, hilarious acting and even a surreal dream sequence, it’s a music video that’ll stick in your head.

You can find “It’s Just What I Wanted” on THUNDERCLAP!’s YouTube channel. You can watch it here: It’s Just What I Wanted by THUNDERCLAP! The single will be available on all digital music platforms in early 2022.

“It’s Just What I Wanted” is an independent single release but will be included in THUNDERCLAP!’s full-length Christmas album, slated for release in the holiday season of 2022.

THUNDERCLAP! has been a strong force in the Niagara Region’s arts and culture scene for decades and has played shows around the world. He’s toured the East Coast with Spooky Reuben, went on a solo tour of Europe playing in 8 different countries and has played with many popular acts including: Mary Margaret O’hara, Bob Wiseman (Blue Rodeo), The Trews and motivational speaker Tony Robbins.

He has a varied career throughout the arts, working as a muralist, painter, actor, stage director, interior designer, set decorator, poet, and performer; bringing his unique brand of honest surrealism into all the work he does.

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MTS Management Group artists celebrates friendship with new release “A Song for My Friends”

MTS Management Group artists’ latest release, “A Song for My Friends,” is a happy, upbeat song that captures the magic of being together, celebrating, and remembering. The track has a contagious energy that is like the spirit of late-night jam sessions and sing-alongs that happen out of the blue. The production is clean and smooth, but also laid-back.

The tune of “A Song for My Friends” is a toast, and it’s clear what the band wants. A party for the people who have been there since the beginning, the fans who keep coming back, and the nights that artists will never forget that remind them why they fell in love with music in the first place.

“A Song for My Friends” stands out in a world full of overproduced singles because it has heart, energy, and honesty. It’s a moment we shared that I put in a bottle and sent to you with a chorus that you’ll be singing long after the music stops.

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Michael Soul hides from being open with new release “Hiding”

Michael Soul’s new single, “Hiding,” is a dark, hypnotic electronic track that takes listeners to a private place in their minds where they are alone, thinking, and feeling upset. “Hiding” was written when the author was very lonely. Michael Soul turns days of being alone, when silence seemed to last forever, and connection seemed impossible, into an immersive sound.

Andrea Mastroiacovo’s polished work makes the single even better, clarifying and deepening the song’s dark mood. The production carefully reflects that emotional weight with simple textures and dark electronic sounds that make you feel like you’re alone with your thoughts.

“Hiding” is a song about feeling alone, scared, and wanting to hide from being open. It asks questions that are quiet but sharp, like why do we hide what we feel? How does fear ruin love? And can we stop going in circles of misunderstanding and emotional distance? These echoes linger long after the track ends, prolonging the sound.

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