Nov 01 2024 107 mins
This is your new The Border chapter 9th !
In this chapter i have the privilege to present you as exclusive teasers "Bitcoin Bro" and " Telephone Calls" two songs issued from the new Joel Sarakula to be officially released November 8th.
Joel Sarakula's new album “Soft Focus” is a mid-career album spanning his many influences and genres including Soft-Rock, Funk and Indie Pop, all brought under the umbrella of his gentle gaze and a 'soft' aesthetic. “Soft Focus” is also the name of a photographic technique born out of a spherical abberation of the lens where the image is a bit blurry and undefined: it's both flattering and forgiving on the subject. It's an apt title. As a lifetime wearer of (vintage) glasses, Sarakula knows a lot about spherical abberations. Perhaps he produced these songs with his glasses off as these are abstract and warm vignettes, never overstaying their welcome and for this reason Sarakula manages to feature twelve new tracks on “Soft Focus”.
Highlights include one of the two Shawn Lee produced tracks “I'll Get By Without You” and “Telephone Calls”, the rockier, iberic beat of “King Of Spain”, the soulful affirmation of “Back For Your Love” and the psychedelic-tinged “Bird Of Paradise” and “Microdosing”. This is a lovingly crafted album, well polished and it feels like the culmination of Sarakula's adventures in soulful soft-rock and his defining statement in the genre. While comparisons will be made with contemporary projects like Shawn Lee's Young Gun Silver Fox, Drugdealer, Benny Sings and Prep, echoes of soft-rock icons Ned Doheny, Boz Scaggs, Todd Rundgren and Michael Franks also ripple gently through the album.
This friday as every friday i also present you my selection of the best music posts issued from The Border Sessions Private Club, hightlighting new artists, and new releases, from all over the world, in terms of Nu Yacht, Westcoast, Smooth Soul, Jazz Funk, Quiet Storm, SophistiPop, Laid Back Grooves, Contemporary R&B, Midnight Disco, Velvet Jazz, City Pop, Nu Bossa, Soft Blues.
In this playlist you could discover new singles or new releases from Dirty Loops, Isla Croll, Will Downing, Robert Lamm, Gareth Donkin, Baun, Kerry Charles, John Park, Allen Stone, Jesse Barrera, Hjelleset, and many more fantastic artists.
Now turn on your speakers a bit louder or put your headphones and let the music play !
Don't forget to share and spread The Border good vibes as much as you can.
Have a nice week-end !
DL
1. Joel Sarakula - Bitcoin Bro *** NEW *** (Exclusive Preview Before Official Day Release November 8th / Courtesy by Legere Recordings)
2. Tuxedo - We Made It *** NEW ***
3. Isla Croll - They Just Don't Get It *** NEW ***
4. John Park - Like A Dream *** NEW ***
5. Maggie Chiang - Round And Round *** NEW ***
6. Kerry Charles - In A Minute *** NEW ***
7. Halsey - Panic Attack *** NEW ***
8. Ufo Ufo - Tethered *** NEW ***
9. Steve Sieck - September Seems So Far Away *** NEW ***
10. Jordan - Like A Dog *** NEW ***
11. Qiuqing Chen - Hopscotch *** NEW ***
12. Allen Stone - Strong *** NEW ***
13. Christian Ingebrigtsen - Lights On Runway *** NEW ***
14. Jesse Barrera & Albert Posis - Best Friends *** NEW ***
15. Baun - The Sound *** NEW ***
16. Majid Jordan - Life 2 *** NEW ***
17. Kool Costumer - Fly Away *** NEW ***
18. Fuseo feat. Jon Klaasen & Heavytones - Miss Anonymous *** NEW ***
19. Joao Donato & Donatinho feat. Bluey - Love Law *** NEW ***
20. Dirty Loops - Livin' For The City *** NEW ***
21. Colin Peterik - The Dark Arts *** NEW ***
22. Gareth Donkin - Somewhere, Somehow *** NEW ***
23. Will Downing - The Power Of Love *** NEW ***
24. The Black Sorrows - That's What I'd Give *** NEW ***
25. Joel Sarakula - Telephone Calls *** NEW *** (Exclusive Preview Before Official Day Release November 8th / Courtesy by Legere Recordings)
26. NW FRQNC - Come Over *** NEW ***
27. Peach Party - Over Mine *** NEW ***
28. Hjelleset - Stay With Me *** NEW ***
29. Miguel Dias - A Place To Dream (Falling Down) *** NEW ***
30. Robert Lamm - Monday Clouds, Tuesday Rain *** NEW ***
In this chapter i have the privilege to present you as exclusive teasers "Bitcoin Bro" and " Telephone Calls" two songs issued from the new Joel Sarakula to be officially released November 8th.
Joel Sarakula's new album “Soft Focus” is a mid-career album spanning his many influences and genres including Soft-Rock, Funk and Indie Pop, all brought under the umbrella of his gentle gaze and a 'soft' aesthetic. “Soft Focus” is also the name of a photographic technique born out of a spherical abberation of the lens where the image is a bit blurry and undefined: it's both flattering and forgiving on the subject. It's an apt title. As a lifetime wearer of (vintage) glasses, Sarakula knows a lot about spherical abberations. Perhaps he produced these songs with his glasses off as these are abstract and warm vignettes, never overstaying their welcome and for this reason Sarakula manages to feature twelve new tracks on “Soft Focus”.
Highlights include one of the two Shawn Lee produced tracks “I'll Get By Without You” and “Telephone Calls”, the rockier, iberic beat of “King Of Spain”, the soulful affirmation of “Back For Your Love” and the psychedelic-tinged “Bird Of Paradise” and “Microdosing”. This is a lovingly crafted album, well polished and it feels like the culmination of Sarakula's adventures in soulful soft-rock and his defining statement in the genre. While comparisons will be made with contemporary projects like Shawn Lee's Young Gun Silver Fox, Drugdealer, Benny Sings and Prep, echoes of soft-rock icons Ned Doheny, Boz Scaggs, Todd Rundgren and Michael Franks also ripple gently through the album.
This friday as every friday i also present you my selection of the best music posts issued from The Border Sessions Private Club, hightlighting new artists, and new releases, from all over the world, in terms of Nu Yacht, Westcoast, Smooth Soul, Jazz Funk, Quiet Storm, SophistiPop, Laid Back Grooves, Contemporary R&B, Midnight Disco, Velvet Jazz, City Pop, Nu Bossa, Soft Blues.
In this playlist you could discover new singles or new releases from Dirty Loops, Isla Croll, Will Downing, Robert Lamm, Gareth Donkin, Baun, Kerry Charles, John Park, Allen Stone, Jesse Barrera, Hjelleset, and many more fantastic artists.
Now turn on your speakers a bit louder or put your headphones and let the music play !
Don't forget to share and spread The Border good vibes as much as you can.
Have a nice week-end !
DL
1. Joel Sarakula - Bitcoin Bro *** NEW *** (Exclusive Preview Before Official Day Release November 8th / Courtesy by Legere Recordings)
2. Tuxedo - We Made It *** NEW ***
3. Isla Croll - They Just Don't Get It *** NEW ***
4. John Park - Like A Dream *** NEW ***
5. Maggie Chiang - Round And Round *** NEW ***
6. Kerry Charles - In A Minute *** NEW ***
7. Halsey - Panic Attack *** NEW ***
8. Ufo Ufo - Tethered *** NEW ***
9. Steve Sieck - September Seems So Far Away *** NEW ***
10. Jordan - Like A Dog *** NEW ***
11. Qiuqing Chen - Hopscotch *** NEW ***
12. Allen Stone - Strong *** NEW ***
13. Christian Ingebrigtsen - Lights On Runway *** NEW ***
14. Jesse Barrera & Albert Posis - Best Friends *** NEW ***
15. Baun - The Sound *** NEW ***
16. Majid Jordan - Life 2 *** NEW ***
17. Kool Costumer - Fly Away *** NEW ***
18. Fuseo feat. Jon Klaasen & Heavytones - Miss Anonymous *** NEW ***
19. Joao Donato & Donatinho feat. Bluey - Love Law *** NEW ***
20. Dirty Loops - Livin' For The City *** NEW ***
21. Colin Peterik - The Dark Arts *** NEW ***
22. Gareth Donkin - Somewhere, Somehow *** NEW ***
23. Will Downing - The Power Of Love *** NEW ***
24. The Black Sorrows - That's What I'd Give *** NEW ***
25. Joel Sarakula - Telephone Calls *** NEW *** (Exclusive Preview Before Official Day Release November 8th / Courtesy by Legere Recordings)
26. NW FRQNC - Come Over *** NEW ***
27. Peach Party - Over Mine *** NEW ***
28. Hjelleset - Stay With Me *** NEW ***
29. Miguel Dias - A Place To Dream (Falling Down) *** NEW ***
30. Robert Lamm - Monday Clouds, Tuesday Rain *** NEW ***