Diane Louvel Releases Emotional Single “Better Than You”

“Better Than You” Cover Art

Indie-Folk artist Diane Louvel is set to release her latest single, “Better Than You,” on December 8, 2023. The song is a captivating blend of alt-country and folk-pop that explores the complexities of relationships.

“Better Than You” lyrically dissects the dynamics of a challenging relationship, capturing the essence of staying in a connection despite its evident toxicity. The song takes listeners on a journey through the emotional highs and lows, delving into the paradoxical nature of being both victim and perpetrator in a tumultuous relationship.

“The lyrics are somewhat rational and analytical with spikes of ‘WTF am I thinking’ woven in.” – Diane Louvel, Indie-Folk Artist

“Better Than You” is part of Diane Louvel’s upcoming album, “Above and Beyond,” which follows the success of three previously released singles. The song features a controlled and thoughtful musical arrangement, creating an intimate one-on-one conversation between the artist and the audience. The soulful guitar solos and riffs throughout the song add a melancholic feel, complementing the introspective nature of the lyrics.
”Better Than You” promises to be a standout addition to Diane Louvel’s discography, showcasing her ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives within the alt-country and folk-pop genres. As the release date approaches, fans and music enthusiasts alike can anticipate a unique and compelling musical experience from this talented artist.
A Glimpse of “Better Than You” Lyrics
You talk about the therapy of time
But you haven’t asked how I am since 2018You’re just another foolish geniusBut I’ll say yes to everythingCause I’ve got nothing better to doAnd I make the same mistake I made beforeKeeping one hand frozen on the doorI may be a fool but I’d rather be a jester’Cause man, no one bums me out better than youMan, no one bums me out, better than you
About Diane Louvel:Never underestimate the power of proximity. Growing up in two epicentres of culture, fashion, and music (New York City and Paris), it isn’t exactly a surprise that Diane Louvel ended up a creative artist; what is staggering is the level of mastery she’s achieved in her craft as a singer-songwriter. Weathering the storm of losing her brother (and the loneliness that followed) provided more than some meaningful tunes: it armed her with purpose. The result is spritely, almost effervescent Americana, rooted with a strength only a working woman’s hands that tills the land could have. And with a voice like Joni Mitchell by way of Neko Case, it’s just a matter of time before fans of classic bards like Laura Nyro and Willie Nelson (and contemporaries like Father John Misty and Lana Del Rey) get wise to this rising star in the circuit.
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Experience a deep dive into the Paris Hardcore Scene with ‘Flame Still Burns’

“New York, Los Angeles, London, every major city has its documentary. Paris must have its own”

As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents ‘Flame Still Burn’, a documentarydocumentary about parisian booming hardcore scene, from the ashes of COVID to sold out venues. But can this overflowing enthusiasm be enough in the face of an economy in crisis, venues closings, inflation? Can the flame still burns throught it all?

 The full documentary is available right now on the platform with a 7-days FREE trial.

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 This 30-minute documentary was filmed and produced by videographer Clara Griot, who has already made a name for herself by following groups like Nothing, Cave In, Amenra, Bruit ≤ or Lost In Kiev with camera in hand.

Through live images of French and international groups (Turnstile, High-Vis, GEL, One Step Closer, Sorcerer, Calcine, Mind Awake, etc.) and interviews with key players (Delivrance Records, Paris Hardcore Shows, etc.) , delivers the precious testimony of a certain rebirth of this hardcore scene, weakened by the Covid-19 crisis.

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Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny Of Sun releases their debut album and Dweller music video!

Promo picture by Niko Aromaa

Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny of Sun released their anticipated debut album ‘Throne of Desolation’ via Inverse Records. To celebrate the album release, the band also released a new music video Dweller which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/Bv7gsKE8fV4 

Guitarist Joni talks about the song Dweller:

“This song originates from the early days of the band, composed nearly 4 years ago. The song has been abandoned on multiple occasions, dug up again, attempted to be refined, abandoned once more, but ultimately resurrected for the album in its original form. Upon hearing the result, we were surprised by the unique atmosphere the song brings, which is one of the darkest on the album. Dweller is a somewhat strange and raw song, but at the same time, it is also melancholic and beautiful.”

The band talks about the process of making the album:

” “Do you guys always intend to make only EPs and singles?” asked a devoted fan from the handsome drummer. This question deeply irritated Juha, and the first seeds for the album were sown.

The idea of the album had been brewing in drummer Juha’s mind since ancient times. At the age of seven, he faced a tough life choice: should he get a cap gun or drums?
 

Years later, Juha chose the right path and began practicing drumming without a backing track. The time was ripe for recording the album! Despite the pressure, the recordings went well, but tension and frustration erupted in a gentle confrontation with the composer-guitarist. “Come play your drums yourself!” shouted Juha to Joni from behind his drum kit.

This time, Joni knew he was significantly involved in the album, as his compositions made up 52 % of the record. The only problem was that Joni couldn’t remember how any of the songs went. For his fine work, Joni was rewarded 4/5 rating from his outstanding work and a parrot badge. You get those badges in Finland for good deeds, like brownie points.

Then it was the maestro’s turn to practice magic in the shadows. Jaakko played his parts to the tape with perfect confidence and without mistakes. As a result, Jaakko also received 4/5 rating and a parrot badge for his performance. Fortunately, both guitarists had tuned their instruments at home before the recordings, so they got through the sessions without any problems.

Next up were the bass recordings:

“One day is probably enough. It’s half an hour, and then I’ll drive home,” said the bass virtuoso Tuomo confidently. The recordings, stretching into the wee hours of the night, humbled Tuomo, and he admitted, “None of these basses went normally.”

Finally, the most anticipated moment arrived. King Niko descended into the basement to sing. Even the regional aerobics competition roaring upstairs didn’t prevent Niko from performing his vocal parts with honor. After hard work, Niko was rewarded with a Tupla salary. In Finland we have this candy bar called Tupla which means double, so basically Niko got double salary. However, all vocal parts were eventually redone, but the experience was the most important.

The long process was finally completed, with a total of 12 songs in the can. The album was mixed and mastered by Saku Moilanen at Deep Noise Studios.”
 


LISTEN Throne of Desolation album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pof-throne 

WATCH Damsel music video: https://youtu.be/B1-Gg3Nb7X0 
WATCH False Radiance lyric video: https://youtu.be/jChe-Br_h80 
WATCH Courier video: https://youtu.be/5snD3Pb-pm4 

Progeny of Sun – Throne of Desolation (album 2023)

Track list:
1. Forged by the Devil
2. Damsel
3. Heartless Dome
4. Caldera
5. False Radiance
6. Dweller
7. Coward
8. Invasion
9. Courier
10. Restoration
11. Human Disposal Site
12. War of the Ages


 Album cover by Niko Aromaa

Line-up:
Niko Aromaa – Vocals

Jaakko Hautamäki – Guitar

Joni Kiviniemi – Guitar

Tuomo Tolkki – Bass

Juha Peura – Drums
 
Links:

https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun 
https://www.instagram.com/progenyofsun  
https://progenyofsun.bandcamp.com