Fonz Tramontano new EP. A review by @dorner_martina @musictramontano

Today I want to introduce you again to the fantastic Fonz Tramontano who just released his new EP " Can you feel my love".

Fonz is an indie/synth producer and artist from Sheffield/UK and he's mixing and mastering all of his songs at Mileven Studios in Sheffield.

With this new album he has once again managed to produce something very special and I consciously say again because the previous four albums are a masterpiece of Synthpop too!

The Album:

"Can You Feel My Love" is a good start for a long night in the club. Just listening to it makes you want to go to the dance floor and enjoy the beats, a great mix between synth and the vocal parts.

"Watch Me Fall", a song that should definitely be heard loud to feel the rhythm and the intensity of the instruments and of course this song is extremely danceable too with strong energetic vibes.

"Love To Love", fantastic vocal part and a song that makes you feel as if it was only made for you and your partner to dance the night away.

"Can You Love Me", bouncing drums and a rousing saxophone solo, you can feel the groove from the beginning to the end.

"Real Love" completes this EP perfectly with

the great melody and at the end it feels like you've found the real love.

As in the previous albums, Fonz Tramontano understood how to present a great piece of music and that shows us that we don't really need the 80s to hear fantastic synth pop.

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Martina Doerner interviews Bomba, musician from Stuttgart @bomba_378 @dorner_martina #tiorrblog

Today I am looking forward to an interview partner who lives "around the corner": Bomba from Stuttgart

Welcome and thank you for your questions and answers

It would be nice if you could introduce yourself briefly.

Hello I'm BOMBA, 35 years old and a talented music artist from the Stuttgart area who has a vision. My genre is Latino Pop with a mix of 2 languages.

How did you get into music?  Was it a dream you had as a child?

I liked singing in the shower when I was a child, or on my way to the football training

At 16 we had a band that covered Backstreet Boys on firm.  After this time there was a break of a few years.  Until I decided to do something of my own, write my own texts and record them.

Tell us about the creation of a song, do you think of the lyrics spontaneously or is it a longer process?

My songs are about things I've experienced, from negative to positive.  I always try to process it and hope to be able to help people or to make them dance.

I'm writing my texts always really fast, but I'm usually never satisfied and always try to make it perfect.  It is different, there were texts that were finished in a few hours and others just a few days or even weeks.

 Are there certain artists that inspire you?

Yes, of course, Pietro Lombardi is one of them.  It inspires me that he knew he wasn't the best singer but he did it out of passion like me.  That was his success and everyone saw it.

You mix German and Portuguese in your songs ... that makes your music very unique .. how did you come up with it?

First of all, I didn't want to do anything that everyone is already doing.  Nowadays you only stick out who you do your own thing in your own way and best of all what brings new things to the market.  Since I knew there was no such thing, I thought it was a good idea. It was also important to me that I don't imitate anything so that there is no headwind. The hardest thing now is to convince people.

Do you have role models or musicians with whom you would like to be on stage?

Sure, I would  like to play with Maluma, Nicky Jam, Ariana Grande, Luis Fonsi, Kay one or Pietro Lombardi, because I think that you can combine them well and end up with something awesome.

And when you're on stage, what about stage fright?

I remember my first appearance where I wrote a song for my sister for her birthday.  When I wanted to sing it at their party, I had a complete blackout and couldn't do anything.  That got me ready and then I worked on direction. The next gigs were also very nervous, but it was mastered.  Today I enjoy it on stage and hardly feel any nervousness because I really enjoy seeing everyone singing and dancing.

What do you do when you're not making music?  Do you have hobbies or do you still have time to pursue them?

I like to spend time when with my family or friends and life partner. Unfortunately there is usually not much time for hobbies because I always work on new projects. But when there is time I like to do sports or go swimming to switch off from everyday life.

 What kind of music do you like to listen to?

So I actually hear everything across the bed as long as it sounds good. But currently I prefer pop, reggae, dancehall and rap music.  It is important to me that I can be reflected in songs.

Is there a specific place or location where you would like to perform?

To be able to appear on Ibiza or Spain and Portugal would be a dream. A big festival would also appeal to me, otherwise in the Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart. I will continue to work hard to make my dreams come true.

What do you think, how much do social media influence music and how active are you there?

I think social networks are the most important thing today, it would probably not be possible without them. The problem is that there are too many artists and the hardest thing is to stand out from everyone else. I am very active in social networks so that I can present myself and my brand.

Is there anything in the music industry that you would like to change if you had the opportunity?

Definitely! What annoys me is that you can't get over it without investing in marketing and promoting. And every artist who starts over has not made yet the big money,so how can he promote his music well?

You can be the best singer but without putting a lot of money nobody will find you.

And the big labels mostly work with artists who has already built up something. So the question arises what can the talented do who simply don't have the money? They perish or are never discovered.

Are there things that really make you angry and what is it that makes you totally happy?

I get angry when people speak my music badly without seeing the work behind it. Above all, it is always people who have achieved nothing themselves. Can such people judge others who make an effort and work hard for it? Don't think….

I am totally happy when I am on stage and see everyone join in, move and sing out loud.  It always makes me proud to see how people share this happy moment with me.

What are your plans, what can we expect next?

Next up is a first big event on May 9, 2020 where I can share the stage with the star singer Emanuel Oficial from Portugal. It makes me proud that I get the opportunity after 1 year. Before and after as always, new projects will come out. In the fall I will take a break and make an album for next year.

Thank you very much for this really interesting conversation and all the best for your future projects.

https://youtu.be/CrIMsH5wBtI

Written by Martina Doerner

Who is John C. Warwick?? An interview by Martina Doerner @dorner_martina

Interview with John C. Warwick

First let me say thank you for the willingness to answer my questions John It would be nice if you could introduce yourself briefly to those who don't know you yet

I'm John C. Warwick, coming from Poplar, East London/UK. I'm a singer/songwriter, composer, arranger and producer. Because of my inquisitive dyslexic mind I put feelings and energy into my music. I was studying Nikola Tesla's mind set and so I learned to use color sound.

Let us know what motivated you to become a musician, was it a childhood dream or certain artists that inspired you?

I think music find me. I was suffering depressions when I was around 21 years, working in a paper mill factory I've met three friends who gave me new CDs to listen and I was listening 8 hours a day. When I was 26 I was watching a friend playing Blackbird by the Beatles and I guess that was the moment I've decided to be a musician.

How would you describe the music you do?

It's hard to describe my music because I write in a lot of different styles. I'm mostly rock in a classic style like the 60's and 70's but with a modern twist. I have made reggae,punk,jazz, pop and acoustic folk music etc.

If I have to say a genre I would say alternative rock and folk.

Which bands or artists inspire you?

Mostly old bands/artists like Pink Floyd, Humble Pie, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Kinks, Deep Purple and a lot of blues. Right now I'm more into indie music, I've met a few fantastic artists and bands who inspire me like: The Delerium Trees, Portobello Express, Jam-Tako, Porcine Assembly, Man eat Grass, Vix 20, Wild Horse and My Achilles Heel. I'm working with Shane Hillmann from Caught in Crossfire and that's what inspires me too.

Who influences your music?

I was big into the Beatles, specially Paul McCartney, Ray Davies, David Bowie in the songwriting aspect, John Lee Hooker, Howlin Wolf, Johnny Cash in the singer aspect and Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, Bob Marley and Humble Pie in the musically aspect.

Really a lot of different areas influenced my music.

Which famous artist would you like to perform with?

There are a lot of, Roger Waters, Paul McCartney,. Ray Davis. Unfortunately most of the artists I like are past away like Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Freddy Mercury,Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and  Tom Petty.

Is there a special venue where you would like to perform?

Wembley stadium. I grew up not far away from there and when Queen, Micheal Jackson and live Aid where playing there we could hear it in the back garden. I kinda like my local venue.

You are an independent artist, what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages?

Advantages: I like the freedom to do the music I like, this is a really important thing to me.

Disadvantages: Without a big label at your back you have to do a lot of work yourselves and this time is consuming. It takes you away from creativity and cost a lot of money when you trying to merch, making CDs and recording studio time.

What do you think how much the internet has changed the music business?

I don't know how much it has changed, because of the streaming platforms it's a different thing to get your music out. For me streaming isn't a big deal, for me it's just chasing numbers. I'm mostly interested in building a fan base and with the internet it's all more global now. I talk to artists and fans all over the world and it gives you the chance to collaborate and connect with people in different places.

If you could change something about the music industry what would you do?

Everything!

I think the whole music industry should rebuild again, it's just unfair and I wouldn't call it a industry, it's just a business for making money and not music. The small guy, the indie artists or small Radio stations doesn't have a chance because of a lot restrictions that they have put in place.

There should be a grass root system which helps indie artists and Radio stations like a spring board but it's all about the money and being greedy.

What makes you happy, sad or mad?

Happy: Music in general, making it and listening to it. Also reading and studying, traveling and to have an understanding girlfriend.

Sad: The way some musicians act, how they show off. In my opinion most of them have no talent. Lot of women sell their selfs by acting sexy to get their music heard. That's not an image I want my daughter to put out.

Mad: People who are talking about money, fame and needing a hit. In my opinion this all comes from your heart and maybe never to soulless artists.

Tell us what's next, new songs or an album, what are your plans?

I'm working with Shane Hillmann, a producer/songwriter from Canada and we have some projects we are working on. Also I working on a new album and want to bring 4 or 5 singles out. Probably collaborate with some artists on a couple of my songs and collaborating with a couple of musicians I like... Just busy with a lot of stuff.

Thank you for the interesting insights and the conversation John, good luck for all upcoming projects.

Martina Doerner.