Lisa Schumann Releases debut EP Be Bold

This is emerging electronic artist Lisa Schumann with her debut EP release ‘Be Bold’.

Originally from Germany, Lisa came to London two years ago. Since then she has established herself as an electronic artist and last summer was invited to play the 'Hardrock Calling Festival'. Her debut single ‘Stranger’ was released [May 2013] and this month she released her first EP "Be Bold" [6th June 2014]. 

When starting out as a singer/songwriter, Lisa primarily worked with acoustic piano sounds. While it was more piano based two years ago, her music has evolved into eerie electronic atmospheres. Her influences are BANKS, Florence and the Machine, FKA Twigs and Alt-J.

Lisa says “My EP launch will be a colourful night, although the music is downtempo with quite serious lyrics, the launch will be all about interacting and fun.” Please see below links to the EP tracks below:

https://soundcloud.com/lisaschumann-music/widow/s-9ohk9

https://soundcloud.com/lisaschumann-music/sister/s-SoJ9c

https://soundcloud.com/lisaschumann-music/standstill/s-VR6sE

There is a video on the way with an official screening event in 4 weeks. Video is made by Marcus Waterloo, a great London filmmaker.

“Lisa Schumann has this delicate left field electronic folk thing going on, a fabulous sweet voice and is funny and German! Her lyrics are like a Fairy tale with undertones of wolf. I love working with her and think she is definitely one to watch.” – Felix Macintosh, Tigersonic Studio.

Main website: http://www.lisaschumann-music.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaschumannmusic?ref=ts&fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lschumannmusic

Germanys Milky Chance release the Stolen Dance EP

In 2013, the Kassel duo of Clemens and Philipp independently dropped their debut Sadnecessary. Its first single "Stolen Dance" amassed over 500,000 views on YouTube in less than a month's time (31 million to date!) and HypeMachine named them "most blogged about act" that month. Soon, they'd become a sensation beyond Germany, rising the top of charts in numerous European countries. Musically, they strike a fresh and fun balance between danceable electronic grooves and artful alternative folk with the right amount of reggae. Song is already soaring up the iTune alternative chart, get ready to dance with Milky Chance this year!

“There's a very good chance that Milky Chance will be your new favorite band.” – Artist Direct May 2014


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Captain Capa announce Vans Warped Tour Dates

A little bit disco, a little bit emo, and all DIY electronic pop -- Captain Capa comes straight out of Germany ready to jolt the Warped tour faithful with their electrifying sound.  Headed by the joint forces of Hannes Naumann and Maik Biermann, Captain Capa takes away from the best of modern-day club music and the early 2000s alternative emo era to create an eclectic blend of energetic electronic pop music that will make listeners feel like they're reminiscing on the dance floor at this year's Warped tour.

No strangers to the tour, this will be the second time the band have travelled to the States to take part in the Vans Warped tour, following a leg spent on the 2012 festival circuit. "This time we'll be around for all of the 42 shows, spending our entire summer in this crazy parallel universe that is called Warped. We can't wait to perform the songs of FOXES right where they were created in the first place," the band have said of the announcement.

  

Captain Capa is the sum of Hannes Naumann as the singer, writer, producer and keys and Maik Biermann on guitar, vocoder, and keys.  Falling somewhere between Crystal Castle's gritty electronic noise and Breathe Carolina's polished pop production, Captain Capa manages to create a genre-bending electronic pop sound all their own.  Also being heavily influenced by bands such as Jimmy Eat World and Taking Back Sunday, Captain Capa live is equal parts garage punk concert and electronic pop show with their performances being super personal and connected to their audience.

  

- Tour Dates - 

Friday, June 13 @ Houston, TX

Saturday, June 14 @ San Antonio, TX

Sunday, June 15 @ Dallas, TX

Tuesday, June 17 @ Albuquerque, NM

Wednesday, June 18 @ Mesa, AZ

Thursday, June 19 @ Las Vegas, NV

Friday, June 20 @ Pomona, CA

Saturday, June 21 @ Mountain View, CA

Wednesday, June 25 @ Chula Vista, CA

Thursday, June 26 @ Wheatland, CA

Saturday, June 28 @ Southeast Auburn, WA

Sunday, June 29 @ Portland, OR

Wednesday, July 02 @ Maryland Heights, MO

Thursday, July 03 @ Noblesville, IN

Friday, July 04 @ Toronto, ON

Saturday, July 05 @ Montreal, QC

Sunday, July 06 @ Holmdel, NJ

Tuesday, July 08 @ Darien Center, NY

Wednesday, July 09 @ Scranton, PA

Thursday, July 10 @ Mansfield, MA

Friday, July 11 @ Camden, NJ

Saturday, July 12 @ Wantagh, NY

Sunday, July 13 @ Hartford, CT

Tuesday, July 15 @ Burgettstown, PA

Wednesday, July 16 @ Cincinnati, OH

Thursday, July 17 @ Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Friday, July 18 @ Auburn Hills, MI

Saturday, July 19 @ Tinley Park, IL

Sunday, July 20 @ Shakopee, MN

 Tuesday, July 22 @ Columbia, MD

Wednesday, July 23 @ Virginia Beach, VA

Thursday, July 24 @ Atlanta, GA

Friday, July 25 @ St Petersburg, FL

Saturday, July 26 @ West Palm Beach, FL

Sunday, July 27 @ Orlando, FL

Monday, July 28 @ Charlotte, NC

Tuesday, July 29 @ Nashville, TN

Wednesday, July 30 @ Milwaukee, WI

Thursday, July 31 @ Bonner Springs, KS

Saturday, August 02 @ Salt Lake City, UT

Sunday, August 03 @ Denver CO  

  

 - More Information on Captain Capa -

http://www.captaincapa.de/

www.facebook.com/captaincapa

@captaincapa

MusicMafia presents Vimes

Residing in Germany's Mecca of techno music, VIMES have a unique sound that seamlessly combines live instruments with uplifting, digital pop elements, fragile yet vivid vocals, and a stirring visual live set. The Guardian recently mentioned them as one of the most influential groups on modern music in Germany.     

Their debut single 'UpStairs' was released through Humming Records (Cloud Control, Yes Cadets) in late 2012; the video for which can be seen here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPONj-E5AyI.

Following several European headline shows and an invitation to join Hot Chip in Mexico, they are ready to pack their bags again, having already confirmed appearances at showcase festivals Canadian Music Week, Eurosonic Noorderslag as well as further shows in the U.S., Canada, South America and Europe soon to be announced.  

Hot Chip aren't their only high profile fans - Grammy nominated musician and producer Chilly Gonzales (Feist, Peaches) praised VIMES and their debut track after a joint studio session: "Great voice!...The overall aesthetic, the darkness combined with the beats - I think it's very appealing. A lot of potential. I'm a Vimes fan!"

VIMES are Azhar Syed (Vocals, Guitar, Bass), Julian Stetter (Electronics, Guitar), and Till Beutling (Visuals). Born in Nigeria to an Indian couple of humanitarian workers and raised all across Europe, Azhar went on to study visual arts in Germany where he met striking music student Julian whilst writing for respected national music magazine 'Intro'. Accompanied by a live drummer and visuals artist, this set-up has existing for little over a year.
 
What do you think of VIMES? They are currently working on their debut album with producer Jochen Naaf (Emeli Sandé, Lady Gaga) and I will have their new single for you to hear in less than a month. If you would rather listen on Soundcloud, then you can do so here - https://soundcloud.com/vimes/upstairs