A song about suicide? The authors of “Rolling Stone” finally reveal the true story

A song about suicide?  The authors of “Rolling Stone” finally reveal the true story

“The right place, the right time – it doesn’t happen often,” says Guntars Račs, the author of the lyrics, about the phenomenon of the 2007 song “Ropoja akmens”. And yet – this hit, whose catchy melody is still remembered today, could not have experienced such success at all. TVNET+ program cycle “Pop trips”in which we … Read more

“Take Me in Your Hands”: A Touching New Song About Love and Family by Paula and Normunds Ķietis

“Take Me in Your Hands”: A Touching New Song About Love and Family by Paula and Normunds Ķietis

The basic idea of ​​the song is very relevant at this time, it encourages us to think about love, a sense of home and shelter, about safety and comfort, being together. “It is an indescribable joy to sing with my father, who has created a true love for music in me, after a break of … Read more

Ozols: Latvian Hip-Hop Music Founder | Albums, Tickets & Information

Ozols: Latvian Hip-Hop Music Founder | Albums, Tickets & Information

Tickets and information about the event are available here! Ozols (real name Ģirts Rozentāls) is one of the founders of Latvian hip-hop music. He started his musical activity in 1996 as part of the groups “Fact” and “Rool Makaz”. He started his solo career at the beginning of the last decade with the debut single … Read more

Latvian Singles Chart: Top Hits and Newcomers

Latvian Singles Chart: Top Hits and Newcomers

At the top of the Latvian singles chart is “Singapore Satin” with the song “Degviela”. In second place follows “Brāl’ Ar Dzīvi Nekaulē” – “Bermudu Divstūra” and “Avvedceļa” hits have been loved by listeners for the second summer in a row! On the other hand, the third most listened to song is “Lec, saulīte” by … Read more

Differences in Chinese and European Dancing: Exploring Cultural Perceptions of Dance and Intimacy

Differences in Chinese and European Dancing: Exploring Cultural Perceptions of Dance and Intimacy

Once I happened to visit the Chinese in Taiwan, for an international folklore conference. As in every conference, there was also an informal part – scientists of many nationalities relaxed at the disco in the evenings. The Chinese do the same thing we do at the disco – they dance. When the music is fast, … Read more

“The Story Behind Apvedceļš: From Children’s Names to Fame with “Strawberries””

Initially, the group was called “Krūmiņš und eži”, but they quickly realized that the name would not work. “Initially, children helped us with the name. And there were all kinds of pearls like “Rasbainieki”, “Bronze chickens” and others.” In the end, they came to the right name themselves. The participants are said to have sat … Read more

Top 10 Most Played and Streamed Songs and Albums of the Week

Photo: publicity. David Kushner’s ‘Daylight’ tops the combined singles chart for a fourth week. Rapper MACAN is in second place for the sixth week with the song “ASPHALT 8”. But in third place, at the top of the chart for the 17th week, is Miley Cyrus with the song “Flowers”. This year’s Eurovision winner, Swedish … Read more

“Apvedceļa’s Summer Concert and Ball: New Compositions, Old Favorites, and a Night of Dancing”

“Our known songs will be played at the concert, but there will also be new compositions: “Freon girl”, “Kāposts kāse”, “Roku okeāns”. Together with “Apvedceļa” we will sing “Brāl’ Ar Dzīvi Nekaulē” and other songs,” say the members of the group, promising – “this will be our best party and a good show!” The musicians … Read more

A Musical Journey through the Year: Sir Paul McCartney Rocks Glastonbury, Latvia’s Apple Orchard Delights.

Glastonbury festival is not only music, it is also relaxation, entertainment, new friends, new meetings. You can try to tell about everything that happens during five days, but it is better to show it in photos. Glastonbury festival in photos Everything has a beginning, everything has an end. Already driving back to Latvia, I wondered: … Read more

“Very happy that 8 of the 10 most streamed albums are hip-hop.” What did Latvia listen to last week?

The leader of the Latvian album chart, the album “Zvejnieka dēli” was released on March 1 and includes the radio singles “Pieci velli” and “Skumjas”. It ranked third in its first week of release. Eliot says: “We prepared the album “Fisherman’s Sons” in the best rap traditions of the last decades, but we also took … Read more