Three bright quotes from the “Golden Microphone” award ceremony

Three bright quotes from the “Golden Microphone” award ceremony

On Friday, March 8, for the 28th time, the presentation ceremony of the Latvian music recording annual award “Golden Microphone” was held. This year, the joy of the laureates alternated with the criticism of the industry representatives about the event and its nature in general. We can only speculate about what (and whether) the “Golden … Read more

Credo Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor at ‘Zelta mikrofons’24’ Awards Ceremony

Credo Receives Lifetime Achievement Honor at ‘Zelta mikrofons’24’ Awards Ceremony

The screen adaptation of Finkis and Patricia’s song “Rocket Science” was recognized as the best video, the group “Sudden Lights” from their concert in Mežaparks Green Theater won the best concert recording, and the group “Singapore Satin” won in the category “Album Design” for the appearance of the album “Super”. Last year’s song “Aija” by … Read more

Top Holiday Songs Dominate Latvian Music Charts at the End of the Year

Top Holiday Songs Dominate Latvian Music Charts at the End of the Year

The children’s group “Knīpas un Kauķi” reached the top of the Latvian singles chart at the end of the year with the song “Piparkūkas danco”. The second most listened to song is “Believing, loving and waiting” by Helvia Stengrewitz and Siegfried Muktupável, which is both a holiday and a “Revival” song. On the other hand, … Read more

Heart of the Sun: Gas of Latvia Album with Poetry of Arvja Vigula, Ieva Viese and Kikōne

Heart of the Sun: Gas of Latvia Album with Poetry of Arvja Vigula, Ieva Viese and Kikōne

The music of the album with the poetry of poets Arvja Vigula, Ieva Viese and Kikōne was written by Andris Indāns. Anna Fišere (voice) and Undīne Balode (cello) have joined the recordings, and this is already the second “Gas Of Latvia” album after the one released in 2015 Swan Lakewhich won the annual Latvian Music … Read more

“Singapūras Satins” Dominates Latvian Music Charts

“Singapūras Satins” Dominates Latvian Music Charts

The rap group “Singapūras Satins” maintains a convincing leadership position – their album “Super”, released in October, is in the first position both in the Latvian album chart and in the combined album chart. And “Stonks”, released in 2021, can still be found in the Latvian album chart, this time in sixth place. Also, “Singapore … Read more

Intuitive Approach in Collaborative Music: Insights from Zbigniew Hojnacki and [Your Name]

Intuitive Approach in Collaborative Music: Insights from Zbigniew Hojnacki and [Your Name]

You met Zbigniew Hojnacki at a recording session and started working before you had even spoken to each other. What are the basic principles of such an intuitive approach? If time is limited, as it was in this case, it remains to rely on your intuition, listen to your partner and catch the thoughts that … Read more

“This is no fool to be feared.” Musician Don has introduced a strict daily regimen

Looking back on last year, Don expresses new insights in a conversation with “Privatā Dzīve” publication: “My best discovery of last year is a proper daily routine. This is not a bogeyman to be afraid of. I have started getting up earlier and going to bed early. Right now, I’m focusing on what needs to … Read more

Markus Riva slaps the “Golden Microphone” organizers

He wrote on Twitter on Saturday evening: “Funny fact: a year ago you were the leader of “Zelta Mikrofons”, and this year the organizers didn’t even invite you. Thank you!” Fun fact: you are a year ago #ZeltaMikrofon leader (I wish good luck to Sanda and Mārtiņš 💜), this year the organizers don’t even invite. … Read more

PHOTO ⟩ Musicians and friends of music rejoice at the “Golden Microphone” afterparty

It has already been reported that on February 18, the “Zelta Mikrofons’23” ceremony took place in Ķipsala, where laureates in 21 categories were honored. The “Golden Microphone” award in the “Best Pop Music Album” category was won this year by the musician Shipsea with “Apgasimas mani”. In the “Best music album for children” category, the … Read more

Katrina Dimanta dissects the song that once caused a huge stir

Katrīna Dimanta, who was joined by musicians Reinis Briģis and Kristaps Strods, will perform at the “Golden Microphone” ceremony concert, which will take place in the Ķīpsala exhibition hall. Games “Find the song!” the idea is simple. We have prepared 10 fragments of domestic songs from different times that were once nominated for the “Golden … Read more