{"id":24,"date":"2014-05-11T18:43:04","date_gmt":"2014-05-11T18:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cps-records.com\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2019-12-17T18:21:54","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T18:21:54","slug":"artists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cps-records.com\/artists\/","title":{"rendered":"ARTISTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>* C-Drain<\/strong><br \/>New Single: &#8216;Oh Miami!&#8217; &#8211; OUT NOW!!<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cQcwc2zPE7o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Time to wax down that dusty old board and crack open the Malibu. If you\u2019re looking for this year\u2019s sound of the summer then look no further than \u2018Oh Miami!\u2019 the latest release from C-Drain on CPS Records. With its unique combination of classic surf guitar stylings, laid back reggae rhythms, and modern production vibe, it\u2019s guaranteed to lift even the most downbeat of moods. \u2018Oh Miami!\u2019 will have you skanking and stomping the night away!<\/p>\n<p>C-Drain is a one-man multi-instrumentalist and producer working out of his London-based home studio. His 2013 debut release, \u2018So What?\u2019, attracted rave reviews from the critics.<\/p>\n<p>Official Release date: 24 June 2014. Available in all major web-stores by CPS-Records.<\/p>\n<p>Debut Single &#8216;So What?&#8217;:<br \/>http:\/\/youtu.be\/99HFV0Bik_0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Facebook\" href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/cdrainmusic \">facebook.com\/cdrainmusic<\/a><br \/><a title=\"Soundcloud\/C-Drain\" href=\"http:\/\/soundcloud.com\/c-drain\">soundcloud.com\/c-drain<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>* C-Drain is a one-man multi-instrumentalist and producer working out of his London-based home studio. C-Drain\u2019s aim in this new project was to achieve total independence and creative freedom, with him assuming responsibility for every aspect of the production process from performing on almost every instrument to recording and mixing his tracks entirely in his home studio. He adds: \u2018People are struggling in this grim economic climate, but sometimes you just have to say \u201cso what?\u201d &#8211; let\u2019s smile and laugh and sing and dance: be positive and look forward &#8211; we won\u2019t be beaten by it &#8211; we\u2019ll break through it with our upbeat energy!\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>His 2013 debut release, \u2018So What?\u2019, attracted rave reviews from the critics:<\/p>\n<p>Music emissions.com: Rating: 4\/5,9\/10 \u201c\u2019So What?\u2019 is full of the close male harmonies which graced any number of successful bands in the sixties\u2026but features distorted vocals and a production quality which is definitely of the 21st century\u2026cheerful, bright and sunny, something entertaining to take our minds of all this nonsense surrounding us. \u2018So What?\u2019, almost as its title suggests, is just the sort of musical break from the misery we need. And that is the key to what makes a good pop song &#8211; it fits the moment. And \u2018So What?\u2019 does indeed fit the moment\u2026so, go on\u2026listen to &#8220;So What?&#8221; It will cheer you up guaranteed!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>No TiTle magazine (UK): C-Drain\u2019s debut single instantly creates a feel-good summery vibe with its energy and understated lyrics that heavily disguise darker cultural inspirations. This chirpy tune, to its credit, is clearly genre defined;\u2026The brazenly light-hearted and initially charming chorus kicks in straight away&#8230;Fortunately, these hippy style musical attributes are combined with more contemporary characteristics in between to create a decent level of depth\u2026If this artist continues to unearth interesting influences and a variety of angles his future album would certainly create a few welcome debates\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>* Coral Caves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sometimes Shine (EP Album) by CoralCaves\" width=\"474\" height=\"450\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1719869&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=711&#038;maxwidth=474\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/coral.caves.7\">Facebook.com\/CoralCaves<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/coralcaves\">Soundcloud.com\/CoralCaves<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coral Caves band formed in Leeds (UK) on 2009 and released debut album \u201cLabyrinth\u2019s Path\u201d in June\/2010. \u201cLabyrinth\u2019s path\u201d has been broadcasted from various Radio Stations including BBC Radio &amp; Radio Stations abroad, followed by interviews &amp; live shows. \u201cLabyrinth\u2019s Path\u201d has been reviewed by: Altsounds.com (USA), Sound On Sound magazine (UK), Jumbo Records (UK), Jazz&amp;Tzaz magazine (GR), Protagon.gr (GR) to name a few.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With new line up, March 2012 sees the release of the new EP Album \u201cSometimes Shine\u201d by CPS Records. The new EP Album follows a distinctly alternative musical route from the debut and gives an impression of Coral Caves\u2019 new sound. \u201cSometimes Shine\u201d made a break through in Radios\u2019 playlists in the USA and also broadcasted in the UK &amp; GREECE. Sometimes Shine also received very positive reviews (see review page) from magazines, blogs etc. in the UK, GREECE &amp; USA where also listeners voted it as their favorite.<\/p>\n<p>At present, Coral Caves are preparing the next full length Album that will continue on the path that \u2018Sometimes Shine\u2019 introduced but following it on another level. Coral Caves are changing their sound as the Sunlight\u2019s intensity reflects and changes Corals\u2019 colours under the Sea level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reviews for Coral Caves \u2018Sometimes Shine\u2019 EP Album:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BBC RADIO Leeds: \u201c\u2026Yeah! Coral Caves \u2013 Very Nice!!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>AltRockIsDead.com USA: \u201cInteresting stats on \u2018Shine\u2019, we\u2019ve played it 75 times, of those listeners who rated it, it\u2019s rated 4 out of 5 stars, no drops, great work!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jumbo Records UK: \u201cLocal heroes Coral Caves walk the lines between lush, touching songwriting ala Echo And The Bunnymen and a slightly dark and gothic take on indie\u2026Needless to say this 3 track E.P. is well worth checking out\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rockap.gr (GRE): \u201c\u2026overall we are dealing with a flawless presentation that if anything left speechless at the professionalism\u2026\u2019Sometimes\u2019 with subcutaneous blues\u2026flirts heavily with Pink Floyd-economic tradition\u2026to overemphasize the beautiful psychedelic parts\u2026\u2019Shine\u2019\u2026creating an incredible maze of sounds that travels in vivid colors\u2026The \u2018Can\u2019t stop that feeling\u2019 stands out thanks to the wonderful voice of Christos Pappas\u2026creating a lo-fi masterpiece\u2026\u201d Full review @ http:\/\/www.rockap.gr\/coral-caves-sometimes-shine\/<\/p>\n<p>Music Emissions USA: \u201c\u2026Sometimes Shine is definitely worth a listen with crisp production, great band chemistry and the moody and broody will undeniably connect with this EP.\u201d Full review @ http:\/\/www.musicemissions.com\/artists\/albums\/index.php?album_id=15285<\/p>\n<p><strong>* Christos Pappas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blue Dream by ChristosPappasMusic\" width=\"474\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F142593653&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=711&#038;maxwidth=474\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/http:\/\/www.christospappas.co.uk\">www.christospappas.co.uk<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/christospappasmusic\">https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/christospappasmusic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Christos Pappas (Composer-Producer) Bio:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Christos is a composer &amp; music producer, an artist who has been involved in numerous projects and bands as front man, guitarist, song-writer and producer over the years, including most recently, two self produced and released \u2018alternative rock\u2019 albums which have received a fair amount of exposure and radio airtime as well as great reviews.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At present, Christos is working on variant projects as Producer in Indie,Pop, Rock, Folk music &amp; with a strong focus in music for film &amp; Tv.<br \/>As composer he has created pieces in a variety of styles as Ambient, New Age, World Music, Instrumental, Orchestral etc. For more info visit: www.christospappas.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>* \u201cChristos is an interesting and talented artist with a clear vision of his music-his style reminds me of a cross between Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave! A pleasure to work with.\u201d &#8211; Barkley McKay, Owner \u2013 Valley Wood Studio *<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChristos is a very discerning client. Someone who commands respect through his mastery of his art. I would recommend Christos to deliver a product on time and equalling the passion of the client he works for. Dedication is his forte.\u201d<br \/>May 28, 2010 \u2013 Russ Hepworth-Sawyer, Mastering engineer, MOTTO Sound<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sweet Melancholy by ChristosPappasMusic\" width=\"474\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F138895887&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=711&#038;maxwidth=474\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Makis Papadopoulos <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#GreekRock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u039c\u03ac\u03ba\u03b7\u03c2 \u03a0\u03b1\u03c0\u03b1\u03b4\u03cc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5\u03bb\u03bf\u03c2 - \u03a0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03bc\u03cd\u03b8\u03b9 (Official Music Video)\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bjeXR1JKpgc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>* C-DrainNew Single: &#8216;Oh Miami!&#8217; &#8211; OUT NOW!! 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