CD includes 9 songs & 3 remixes by Designer Drugs and KOLT13
1.Dark Circles
2.A Place Called Home
3 My Life
4 Fears
5 Secrets
6 Fierce Explosion
7 The Wall
8 Another Night
9 Promise of the Sky
10 Dark Circles - Designer Drugs remix
11 Dark Circles - Designer Drugs (radio edit)
12 Dark Circles - KOLT13 remix
-Avian X opened the show last night, playing a potent blend of pop, rock and electronica. She fired up the crowd in her sassy yellow-black outfit. I had not seen Avian perform live yet, but boy, does she have a great stage presence. Love "Dark Circles." Such a mesmerizing track.
We've been sort of averse to this act for a while, writing most of the tracks off as chintzy diva-pop B-sides that you'd find in 15 second bits on MTV during their soap opera-styled "shows", but our bluff has been called this time. Darkwave synth pop that only an eastern European can pull off, Avian X just completed work on a new remix from French hotness, Kolt 13 (you might remember his work on that Tigersapien electro stomper "God Knows") that's a four minute and thirteen second grower of a remix that focuses intently on the stuttered beats from the producer's chair and Natalia's icy, lusty, all-too-dangerous voice. You'll be hooked right in, webbed up and frozen.
Avian X - Dark Circles
Previously from St. Petersburg, Russia but now working out of New York City comes Natalia Ivashkevitch aka Avian X. The beginning of this track instantly reminds me of Tekken Tag Tournament for the weird vocal. From here the track demonstrates the interesting darker edge that Pop music can take.
Who exactly is this Avian X? Known by here given name in some [dark] circles, Natalia Ivashkevitch is Russian born but resides in Connecticut now. She is trilingual (English, Russian and Polish), and creates dance/rock music that is inspired by Depeche Mode, Shiny Toy Guns, IAMX, Madonna, etc.
My advice to you is to keep an eye and an ear out for this dynamo. 2009 is going to be very kind to Avian X.
Avian X is a new electro-pop project of Natalia Ivachkevitch, who's music at times reminiscent of Blondie, Shiny Toy Guns, Depeche Mode and Metric.
Speaking Russian, Polish and English, Natalia started her career in Eastern Europe (place of birth- St.Petersburg, Russia) but moved to New York to further her musical ambitions. She received help from master producer Josh Harris who produced 'Electrosoul V.2'as well as her new album 'Promise of the sky' and mixed up Natalia's powerful delivery with a steady rock sensibility.
After recording and self-releasing her debut EP in 2006, Natalia toured in the North East and shared stage with Shiny Toy Guns, Kill Hannah, Clear Static, Your Vegas, Aerodrone and The Annix.
Apart from being a great live performer Natalia is a winner of numerous awards for her songwriting talent. Her song, FEARS, was a winning song in VH-1s Song of the Year contest, judged by an elite panel consisting of Grammy award winners as well as individuals from Rolling Stone, ABC Television and more. // 2005 Broadjam showcase winner Natalia was picked out of 500 Artists nationwide to perform at New England Musicians Expo 2005. // 2006/2007 - 'FEARS' & 'BECAUSE OF YOU' (co-written with M. Aleksandrowicz) were awarded by Billboard World Songwriting Competition-Memorable mention for the talent and dedication it takes to write a hit song .
NEXT BIG THING BLOG Electrosoul – Natalia (Independent Release)
One genre welcomed for its return, in my Indie heart at least, is the crafted sad/happy electro pop. Its seemingly easy tingle-tangle of heartbreak and cheerful dance, seems so simple, but so few get it right. Get it to the right degree of neon glow sway, innocent hope and tragic giggles. Electrosoul does all this and so much more.
Adding equal measures of Robyn and Human League to a gentle self-assurance, this insanely catchy collection is the perfect antidote to the bored cynicism of the Avrils and Gwens of the mainstream world.
With hooks worthy of a Sugababes writer, but with an added touch of much needed regret and honesty, this is a Pop (with a capital and Proud P) album that stays the distance.
Standout track of a VERY good bunch for me is 'Fierce Explosion' a song that soars so subtle and so free. Oh and… The remix of 'My Life' included here is perfect Dancefloor. Next Big Thing http://nbtmusic.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/the-nbt-review-5/
Natalia bring a sense of Eastern Europe flair to her music. Like a true ice queen, Natalia stays true to form on "Electrosoul V2." Her potent blend of pop, rock and dance is theatrical, grand and at times a little bombastic, which adds to the intensity of her performance and delivery.| ARJANWRITES.COM FEATURE
HIGH VOLTAGE MAGAZINE: Finally, high school cheerleaders and burgeoning scenesters have something to bond over. The sound of Avian X, Natalia Ivachkevitch's foray into the glamorous world of NYC Synth Pop, provides the link between Madonna and The Sounds. With all the dance-able sass of Shiny Toy Guns, but lacking the Post-Punk-inspired edge of peers like Theo and the Skyscrapers, Avian X would be fit for a Warped Tour stage or an opening slot for the Material Girl alike. "My Life" could be mistaken for a Katy Perry B-side, "Fears" pairs gently haunting synths with a powerage of dance club soul, and "Fierce Explosion" produces a sweet and easily palatable darkness reminiscent of The Birthday Massacre. Despite the trend, it's still hard not to love neon-clad platinums raised on Parallel Lines.
DESIGNER DRUGS-AVIAN X-DARK CIRCLES REMIX
Dem boys are at it again, Michael and Theo of Designer Drugs are back with a new dancefloor killer, "Dark Circles." Originally by Tri-State area heart stopper, Avian X, "Dark Circles" by DD is a prime example of how to make a dance track. Solid beat, thumbing bass, well placed yet random samples and in key use of vocals... Honestly, I had not heard of dear Avian X until this remix and my interest is peaked...
And for that fact alone, I believe both parties succeed in their goals. Avian X attains some more listeners and Designer Drugs has one more track of theirs bumpin' cross the globe... Well played folks, well played indeed.
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its james. i helped you a long time ago, back when you were under the name Natalia, to do some graphic works and such? hehe... you've come really far! I love Dark Circles... it's great. and congrats on having designer drugs remix it; i love them!
i'm glad to see you're doing so well. hope everything is still good.
I should at least stop by sometimes to tell you I appreciate your hard work. Best wishes with all that you do. I remember the "days of Natalia"... when I first discovered you here. Anyway, I have no idea why I brought that up, but.. hope you have a great weekend!
