24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Kishikaisei is the fourth studio album released by GARNiDELiA.
Release Date: November 25, 2020
Tracklist:
1.Kishikaisei (起死回生)
2.IDENtity
3.Light your heart up
4.Beyond the sky
5.Kaibutsu no Yume (怪物の夢; Monster’s Dream)
6.Secret Party
7.Yoiyami Kochou (宵闇胡蝶; Evening Darkness Butterfly)
8.Never ever
9.star trail
10.Takaramono (タカラモノ; Treasure)
11.LoveLifeLogic
OVERALL RATING: 4 stars
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Posted in Musica
Copycat Killer is an extended play by American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers featuring American multi-instrumentalist and arranger Rob Moose. It was released on November 20, 2020 through Dead Oceans, with a vinyl version following on December 4, 2020. The EP features orchestral reworks of songs from Bridgers’ second studio album Punisher with new arrangements by Moose.
Tracklist:
1.”Kyoto”
2.”Savior Complex”
3.”Chinese Satellite”
4.”Punisher”
OVERALL RATING: 4 stars
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Posted in Cpop & Mandopop, Musica
After a steady stream of Mandarin singles, Singapore’s electro-pop princess Jasmine Sokko is back in full force with a six-track EP.
Titled 新乐园 Made In Future, the EP was released under Warner Music China on all digital platforms (18/11). Enlisting the voice of China’s hip-hop star, Vava, single ‘GIRLS’ marks itself as a girl power anthem with both artists being formidable forces in their own respective genres.
“There’s always an unspoken assumption that female empowerment means equality where the female is able to match up to the same level as their male counterparts’ strength,” Jasmine shares in a statement, on the meaning behind ‘GIRLS’.
“But the truth is, the female strength lies not in aggression, masculine traits or physical strength. In fact, there is delicacy, warmth and vulnerability in women’s strength.”
The new EP showcases a cast of renowned and global producers, including Moonshine from Sweden, who’s best known for works with K-pop artists ITZY, TWICE, and Red Velvet; Alex Ni from Taiwan, who’s collaborated with Mandopop names like Jolin Tsai and Elva Hsiao; as well as Corey LeRue from Canada, Coach & Sendo from Korea, MYRNE from Singapore, and more.
The production process, including the music video, was also spread across multiple countries, such as Stockholm, Taipei, Beijing, Chongqing and Bangkok.
In time for her new release, Jasmine, who’s well-recognised for her trademark masks, has also rolled out QUARTZ, a never-seen-before mask designed by Singaporean stylist and designer Josiah Chua.
Besides catching glimpses of it in the music video, fans can try the MADE IN FUTURE Instagram filter, featuring QUARTZ, as well as VISOR, FALCON, and HACKERZACK – three other iconic masks previously worn by Jasmine Sokko. A special Telegram and WhatsApp sticker pack can also be downloaded.
Last year, Jasmine Sokko made history as the first Singaporean artist to clinch an award at the MTV EMAs for Best Southeast Asia Act. This came after her breakout debut single ‘1057’, and her other consequent hits such as ‘600D’ and ‘HURT’, in addition to emerging as the top 4 of Chinese electronic music competition, Rave Now.
Tracklist:
01 臨界 EDGE
02 女孩主義 GIRLS (feat. 毛衍七)
03 困獸遊戲 I LIKE IT
04 噓 SHH
05 膠囊 RED PILL
06 退燒 FEVER
OVERALL RATING: 4 stars
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Posted in Cpop & Mandopop, Musica
“怕水的魚” is the new album by the singer 汪小敏 (Tracy Wang).
Release Date: 2020-11-17
Tracklist:
01 逆
02 怕水的魚
03 裝色
04 失語人
05 小南山
06 離心力
07 心機
08 無限可能
09 Possibilities & More
10 當時已惘然
OVERALL RATING: 4 stars
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Chiai Fujikawa releases her second full album this year including the outro theme to TV anime “Muno na Nana” entitled “Bakemono to Yobarete”.
Release Date: November 24, 2020
Tracklist:
1.私に似ていない彼女
2.四畳半戦争
3.誰も知らない
4.ありのままで
5.Nightmare
6.ワレモノ注意
7.リフレイン
8.記憶
9.喜怒哀楽の最初と最後
10.バケモノと呼ばれて
11.[Bonus track] 援助交際 ※オリジナル: 銀杏BOYZ
OVERALL RATING: 3½ stars
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Posted in Musica
Plastic Hearts is the upcoming seventh studio album by American singer Miley Cyrus, to be released on November 27, 2020, by RCA Records. It features production by Louis Bell, the Monsters & Strangerz, Happy Perez, Mark Ronson, Andrew Watt, and Andrew Wyatt. Guest vocals are provided by Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Dua Lipa, and Stevie Nicks.
“Midnight Sky” was released as the lead single from Plastic Hearts on August 14, 2020, and peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100. “Prisoner” featuring English singer Dua Lipa was released as the second single from the album on November 19, 2020.
Tracklist:
1.”WTF Do I Know”
2.”Plastic Hearts”
3.”Angels like You”
4.”Prisoner” (featuring Dua Lipa)
5.”Gimme What I Want”
6.”Night Crawling” (featuring Billy Idol)
7.”Midnight Sky”
8″High”
9.”Hate Me”
10.”Bad Karma” (featuring Joan Jett)
11.”Never Be Me”
12.”Golden G String”
OVERALL RATING: 5 stars
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Posted in Livros
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Sobre a Obra:
A foto circula nas redes sociais: um informático israelita de 25 anos desapareceu no aeroporto Charles de Gaulle. Foi visto pela última vez no Terminal 2, acompanhado por uma mulher vestida de vermelho. Poucas horas depois já os telejornais franceses abrem com a notícia. E os serviços secretos israelitas reúnem-se de emergência.
O rapto – porque é de um rapto que se trata – vai desencadear uma série de acontecimentos nos dois lados do Mediterrâneo. Em Paris, um coronel israelita da Unidade 8200, que por acaso vinha no mesmo avião da vítima, começa a investigar. Em Telavive, uma bela e inexperiente oficial tenta perceber porque é que um informático irrelevante se tornou de repente uma ameaça à segurança nacional.
Sem nunca se encontrarem, os dois agentes vão tornar-se aliados numa corrida contra o tempo: têm apenas 24 horas para descobrir o paradeiro do jovem – que é perseguido também por um misterioso comando chinês.
O Espião Israelita é o thriller mais vendido em Israel nos últimos anos. A um ritmo frenético, pontuado por capítulos breves que alternam diferentes pontos de vista, Dov Alfon põe no papel tudo o que ele próprio aprendeu nos serviços de segurança israelita.
O antigo editor do mais prestigiado jornal de Israel – sabe-se hoje – serviu durante anos na célebre Unidade 8200 e, segundo consta, terá mesmo participado na Operação Ópera, que levou à destruição dos reatores nucleares iranianos.
Sobre o Autor:
Dov Alfon, que cresceu em França e Israel, é um ex-espião da Unidade 8200, a divisão mais secreta das Forças de Defesa de Israel. Foi também diretor do mais influente jornal israelita, Haaretz, ao serviço do qual recebeu várias distinções, incluindo o prémio Media Para a Paz (Peace Through Media), atribuído pelo International Council for Press and Broadcasting. O seu primeiro romance, O Espião Israelita, foi um enorme sucesso da crítica e comercial em Israel, e está traduzido em 12 países. Atualmente está em curso a adaptação para uma série de televisão, levada a cabo pela produtora Keshet International, responsável por sucessos como Segurança Nacional. O autor vive atualmente em Paris, a partir de onde continua a colaborar com o jornal Haaretz. É ainda o CEO da Storyvid.io, uma organização sem fins lucrativos que fundou juntamente com o escritor Etgar Keret e cujo objetivo é aproximar a literatura dos novos media. É casado e tem três filhas.
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Posted in Musica
Sarah’s new album ‘FRANCE’ was released on November 20th exclusively in France! The first single, “Just Show Me How to Love You,” a masterful duet with the greatest French voice performer Florent Pagny, accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra, was released digitally on November 6th.
The beautiful ‘FRANCE’ album also features artists Vincent Niclo, I Muvrini, Alessandro Safina, Roch Voisine, as well as other special guests such as Andrea Bocelli performing beloved classics. ‘FRANCE’ also includes a song by classical pianist Paul Ji, winner of Season 6 of ‘Prodiges,’ the acclaimed French musical competition television show on which Sarah will act as musical godmother in December.
Tracklist:
1.Just Show Me How To Love You (duet with Florent Pagny)
2.Nella Fantasia
3.There For Me (duet with Vincent Niclo)
4.Dans La Nuit (duet with Paul Ji, winner of Prodiges Season 6)
5.Ne Viens Pas (duet with Roch Voisine)
6.Anytime, Anywhere
7.Tout Ce Que Je Sais
8.Sogni (duet with Vincent Niclo)
9.He Doesn’t See Me
10.Phantom of the Opera (duet with Vincent Niclo, live version)
11.A Question of Honour
12.Figlio Perduto
13.Ave Maria
14.Nessun Dorma
15.Tu Quieres Volver (with I Muvrini)
16.O Mio Babbino Caro
17.Sarai Qui (duet with Alessandro Safina)
18.Pie Jesu
19.Time to Say Goodbye (duet with Andrea Bocelli)
OVERALL RATING: 5 stars
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Posted in Musica
The powerful singer/songwriter Mali-Koa is finally ready to share her debut album, “Hunger,” which features uplifting songs that could not be released at a better time. With so much happening in the world right now, we could all use this album to lift our spirits.
“The album is about love, but it’s also about the ups and downs of life in general and my experience and my growth,” says Mali. “The messages, I think, reign true of hopefulness and also just accepting who you are in the good, the bad and the individuality.”
The writing and recording process of this album took place last year in Nashville, Sweden and London, when it was still safe to travel. If she would have had the chance, she would have written in even more places around the world.
“When I thought about what I wanted to do with the record, my dream was to go to Nashville and write with country songwriters … I managed to go there and write with some really amazing people.”
“Hunger” was written in Nashville, “Revolution” was written in Sweden and the rest of the tracks were written in London, which is where Mali currently resides.
Mali chose to use “Hunger” as the title track because this song represents “that one thing that keeps your going, that annoying voice in your head.” For her, this song is all about “staying afloat” in the creative world and it encompasses her story as an artist.
“‘Hunger’ is a story that I felt I really needed to tell. All of the stories on there have a place in my life, but that one was kind of the driving force behind. Without “Hunger” and the narrative it tells, would there be a record? I’m not sure.”
Several music videos have been produced already for the album and the final visual, for the title track, will premiere alongside the album release.
“It’s been great for me to see the vision come to life and change and develop as I’ve written the record and as I’ve come up with different ideas for how to best tell the story,” says Mali. “I think this next video represents me the most as an artist.”
Although there were originally plans to put more into this album, Mali did not get the chance to do everything she hoped because of all the shutdowns. Fortunately, she was able to use this time to sit down and reflect on her music and really decide where she wanted to go with this album.
“A lot of it was figuring out what was important to me as a person, my foundations and what I believed in and how that shaped me being an artist. I’m a firm believer that the music should come from a place of authenticity.”
The songs focus on Mali’s personal life and emotions, but her poetic words can express the feelings so many others are experiencing right now.
“I’ve found that when I write songs that mean something to me, everyone connects with them more … I think that everyone will be able to see a bit of themselves in the album.”
Tracklist:
01. Hunger
02.Get It Wrong
03.Sorry
04.Revolution
05.Hearts
06.Me Before You
07.At the End of the Day
08.Some Things
09.Shoebox
10.Human Nature
11.The Art of Letting Go
12.Dancer
OVERALL RATING: 4 stars
24 Tuesday Nov 2020
Posted in Musica
“Woman of the Hour” is the EP by the singer Stela Cole.
Tracklist:
01.Woman of the Hour
02.Love Like Mine
03.No Man’s Land
04.Graveyard Shift
05.Kiss or Kill
06.Goldrush
07.The Day It Rained in Southern California
OVERALL RATING: 3½ stars
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