Nostalgica is a place of happiness, hope, and heartfelt human connection. A unique Persian-language podcast representing the true nostalgia and wonder of music, culture, community, and memory.
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Cinematic progressive rock, designed to evocatively move from intimate acoustic musings to the full-throttle implied passion of a bold hook. The Dead Empire employs modern production tools, to bring to life a meandering and expressive soundscape, with soulful to gritty vocals at the forefront.
Nostalgic big rap and boom-bap vibes captured with a certain raw edge of real indie garage music. NekU$AkeN blends something like old-school hip hop with the comedy, character and rhythmic bounce of Bloodhound Gang, for the X-rated anthem Living Like Larry 2.0.
Distinct vocals and echoed sentiments of anthemic design – G code da transporter blends trap rhythms with passion and motivation, for the inspiring story and new hip hop single Counted Me Out.
Big vibes unite the festival ska set-up and modern production tools, as GhostWriterStevie delivers his catchiest jam yet, with the huge celebratory anthem My Distorted Mind.
Uplifting and calming afrobeat with delicate, expressive vocals and well-written sentiments. Naija Luna creates a portrait of romantic attraction and good vibes, with the catchy and intimate single Luces de media noche.
Heartfelt integrity through a stripped-back, evocative acoustic realm. Piano and vocals simply paired, melody and emotion intertwined for something raw, real, and compelling. AD9 starts up an engaging and memorable EP, with the beautifully moving hip hop and RnB-fusing gem Sticking It Out.
Soul-Pop vocals and mellow production, harmonies and heartfelt sentiments – Stay In My Arms marks a distinct introduction to the contemporary audio project of Maurice Norwood.
Modern pop-punk with emotional vulnerability and unfiltered passion. Mira’s Age brings through an album of energising riffs, licks, live drums and hooks, whilst diving into stories that reflect on issues like anxiety, attention craving, accountability, mental anguish, and heartbreak.
For those who have been following Donna Dafi’s trail, this level of poise is hardly a surprise. Born in Stuttgart and shaped by a rich cultural heritage (her mother is Nigerian-German and her father is Kosovo-Albanian), Donna has always operated at a unique crossroads of sound and identity.
As the romantic journey gathers momentum, so too does the performance and musical euphoria, making this a personal but accessible love song for modern listeners across the board – the ‘our song’ of the current indie realm, ready and waiting.
An exclusive interview with the NYC indie artist who turned a late-night studio improv into a raw love letter (and reality check) to the city that broke her open.