#jagaara

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There are many James Blake songs I’ll probably love fully until my dying day. Retrograde, off 2013′s excellent album Overgrown, is one such tune. London’s Jagara, previously known as Jagaara the first time we shared their music back in 2015, have presented us with an immense cover of Retrograde. The sisters’ hauntingly created their own version of the song by fusing alt pop, trip hop, and funk tinged electronica. Does it do Retrograde justice? More than yes. I have a feeling their cover, which is reminiscent of Portishead and Hælos, is going to be on repeat for a long time to come. Re-visit Jagara’s originals on Soundcloud, here.

[iheartmoosiq]

This London trio, whom we last gushed over back in 2015, seem to be on the cusp of a brand new journey. Not only have they changed their name from Jagaara to Jagara, but the three sisters have embraced a more silky sensuous, electro opulent sound on ravishing single Real Love. This dreamy weightless, chiffon sailing gem evokes Alpines gone satiny WET, with a touch of Shura’s fleeciness, all lined with HÆLOS’ trip hop beat. The gorgeous single is available from iTunes, here.

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© 12 September 2015

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[FUTURAMA] JAGAARA Aperçues à Amsterdam lors du défricheur London Calling Festival, les trois anglaises de Jagaara nous ont vite conquis. On apprit plus tard que les trois jeunes femmes étaient sœurs. Une histoire de famille donc, qui a poussé le trio à se porter vers une pop élégante, pleine d’harmonies aériennes et mélodieuses. Faultline, Heatbeats et leur récent single In the Dark sont les trois seuls titres à se mettre sous la dent pour l’instant. Peu, mais en même temps beaucoup quand on pense à ce que les filles pourraient nous pondre sur leur futur premier album. A moins que les sœurs ne se crêpent le chignon avant, le futur nous le dira. A priori, ça devrait le faire. Lien Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/jagaara A&B

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"Heartbeats (Edwin Foals Remix)" by JAGAARA

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TGE - The Great Escape

One of UK biggest unsigned annual music festivals took place last week i n Brighton. I decided to get away from soundcloud for a few days and hear some of the acts that I have been following online live. Some acts did disappointed me and others were great.

To me this festival is so unique as most festival goers have only a small amount of knowledge on the acts as most of the acts are still in development / early stages of their career, gives the audience glimpse into future sounds and the acts the closest they will get to an honest assessment of their music by the public before the major marketing cash get added to the situation.  

The acts that stood out to me were Jagaara, Raye, Whilk & Misky and Loyle Carner.

My best performances was from Kiko Bun and Nao, they literally had the crowd fully engaged, sounded just like their recordings.

Have a listen to my favourite tracks by them below.

NAO

https://soundcloud.com/thisnao/nao-inhale-exhale

KIKO BUN:

https://soundcloud.com/kiko-bun/where-im-from