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MH-067 Brothertiger - Lovers  "Lovers" - the first single from Brothertiger’s Golden Years, is a slice of warm chillwave from Ohio native John Jagos and three remixing parters in crime. The original showcases emotive vocals over a driving, direct bass line and Eighties-inspired synth hooks that dance and whir. The song’s video, which exudes sexuality, is directed by Kiki Allgeier and stars two leotard-clad models draped with early MTV fashion and color schemes. It’s off-kilter retro vibe perfectly captures the mood of the track. Three remixers compliment the original with fine production work. Jessie Ruins washes the track in melodrama by adding large, dramatic keyboard tones that recall the sounds of early video stars like Thompson Twins and Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark. Japan's Avec Avec provides a mix that highlights synth-pop's R&B and funk underpinnings and mixes in elements of Japanese lounge and instrumental hip-hop. Rounding out the single is a version from Italy’s Casa Del Mirto that reduces the BPM to find a groovier, more sensual song song hiding inside. |
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| Lounge friendly sounds that transport you to a sandy shore on any coastline where there is sun and fun to be had. - The Fader / Wow… what an awesome track that will surely be leaving us grooving for sometime to come. - Best New Tracks / Yeah, this absolutely rules. - YVYNYL |
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| The wait is finally over. Brothertiger’s first full-length LP, Golden Years, is set for release March 27, 2012. If the rest of the tracks live up to the single “Lovers” then we’re all in for a treat. Toledo, OH born John Jagos is the mastermind behind Brothertiger, providing all vocals, synths, and electronics himself. Jagos began making music in his freshman year at Ohio University. While Brothertiger fits into the genres of nu disco, glow-fi, and chillwave, Jagos sets himself apart by providing a perfectly balanced harmony of both electronics and melodies that give Brothertiger its unique sound. “Lovers” opens with an up-tempo beat that calls back to '70s era disco, followed by a distant and slightly distorted vocal by Jagos. With lyrics like, "there's nothing wrong with me/can't you see it's gonna be alright?" how can we not be content to kick back and agree with Brothertiger's simple sentiment? - In your Speakers |
