Awesome song! Something about the title-track/opening song on the new Manelik EP that genuinely reminded me a lot of the music I love that bubbles below the surface of the mainstream. Moody, atmospheric, melodic tunes… songs that weren’t necessarily hits by any definition, but classics all the same; Manelik sounds like the kind of music you continually come back to. F.L.Y. has a similar air to its aura like a good Imagine Dragons song, but deeper and richer, or the album Black Fingernails, Red Wine by Eskimo Joe had at the very beginning, if you’re familiar with that record – and also similarly, you’ll find that Manelik will twist & morph this sound you hear now into all kinds of different shapes & forms as the EP plays on. Not only will you find this opening track to be a hybrid combination itself, but you’ll find that the whole lineup of the F.L.Y. EP speaks strongly on behalf of a very versatile band with limitless possibilities in their future as far as where their sound will take them. There’s a shroud of heavy seriousness that hangs over F.L.Y. for sure, but it’s balanced perfectly by powerful & uplifting melodic moments from the microphone that seem to forcefully push away the clouds & post-punk inspired moodiness in the music… each section of this song complements the last & continues to further the story as you listen. As if Manelik needed to give you another reason to be impressed at the beginning of this EP, you’ll also hear extremely bold, bright, and brilliant guitar work by Manelik Sfez that will also reveal the depth of the musicianship you’ll hear in this band through noteworthy solos. Make sure to check these guys out – and grab yourself a copy of the F.L.Y. EP at the ol’ sale at Bandcamp tomorrow to support artists/bands of the independent scene. If you pick the EP up from there, you’ll get a bonus cut along with it, their original debut single called Let The Rain. Hear the music & find out more details about Manelik at their official homepage at: https://www.manelik.com/ Jer@SBS | http://sleepingbagstudios.ca

Manelik is an alternative rock collective founded in Geneva in 2019 by bassist, multi instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Manelik Sfez. Like Lenny Kravitz or Prince, Manelik writes and records most of his music alone in his studio, playing all instruments, and then puts together a tribe (as he calls it) of ace musicians and guest stars for the vocals, additional guitars and pianos, and live performances. Haunting melodies, a huge sound and superbly crafted harmonies create a sophisticated yet accessible rock that your playlist will thank you for. Manelik’s style often leans towards stadium rock with powerful drums, pounding bass, beautiful guitar solos and infectious choruses. Manelik's eclectic set of influences include Toto, a-Ha, Chicago, Imagine Dragons, Keane, Muse, Coldplay, Journey, Vulfpeck, Daft Punk, and many others. Good music is good music!

⚠️ WARNING, MONSTER GROOVE!!! Ladies & gentlemen… spoiler alert… but this tune gets straight-up WILD!!! Insomnia featuring a breathtaking guest appearance from singer Ivy Marie is a seriously powerful gem and unmistakable highlight within this lineup tunes on the new Manelik record. The pulse & groove that accompanies Insomnia definitely hits the mark, and quickly – you’ll be locked into the sound of this song in less than twenty-seconds, this I can guarantee. Manelik sounds like the kind of music you continually come back to. Moody, atmospheric, melodic tunes; songs that weren’t necessarily hits by any definition, but classics all the same – although you need to hear Be as You Are, F.L.Y. and this Insomnia for definitive alternative rock hit singles. By the end of their new EP "F.L.Y", between Twisted Life and Insomnia, you realize just how much more there is going on in this band than you’ll find in most – the sheer diversity in sound of these last two tracks alone clues you into the fact that there is a whole lot more to this story than we knew at first. Between the first three cuts, Manelik really establishes a reliable baseline of their sound – and over the course of the final two, they flip the script entirely and flex a fantastic amount of radiant expression. That being said… I think there’s a good chance we’ll all have to hand the final awards and accolades to Ivy, who really steals the show on Insomnia with a mind-blowing, gripping, and all-out no-holds-barred performance. I’m all about it! It’s lively, it’s got serious bounce to it, and the vocals are off-the-charts amazing; as far as final tracks are concerned, this is as strong of a tune as you could ever hope to end on & a single-worthy song. Manelik has given us plenty of reasons to jam their new record… Insomnia might very well end the experience on its most widely-accessible & currently relevant sound… any way you slice it, it’s a massive highlight, and the exact kind of song you want to finish off strong and have people reaching for a repeat. Make sure to check these guys out – and grab yourself a copy of the F.L.Y. EP at the ol’ sale at Bandcamp (manelik.bandcamp.com) tomorrow to support artists/bands of the independent scene. If you pick the EP up from there, you’ll get a bonus cut along with it, their original debut single called Let The Rain, a fabulous power ballad. Hear the music & find out more details about Manelik at their official homepage at: https://www.manelik.com/ Jer@SBS | http://sleepingbagstudios.ca

Check out the official lyric video for Stars by Manelik. Manelik sounds like the kind of music you continually come back to. Moody, atmospheric, melodic tunes; songs that weren’t necessarily hits by any definition, but classics all the same – although you need to hear Be as You Are, F.L.Y. and Insomnia for smashing alternative rock hit singles. Stars is a solid representation of the Manelik's style of hybrid ultra-melodic yet punchy and groovy alternative rock… it adds a lot of strength to the lineup and a lot of depth to their sound. Let’s keep in mind that not all great tunes need to be savagely radio-friendly, shall we? Sometimes a great tune can be exactly like Stars, where you feel like you get a real meaty story and song combined together… the hooks are the entirety of the ideas themselves, not some flashy sing-along moment, know what I mean? The number of infectious sing-along melodies included in this track is simply amazing, and the way the vocals, guitars, strings keyboards and pianos work together and respond to each other makes the second half of this cut a true masterpiece. As soon as the guitar solos (with an "s") start, you're embarking on a musical journey that can make you lose the notion of time and space. Don’t get me wrong, you COULD sing along with the chorus if you felt so inclined – I’m not disputing that – what I’m really saying is that the songs Manelik designs aren’t dependent on the catchiness of a single moment, so much as they build engaging structures that keep you fully entertained from beginning to end. They do that through brilliant instrumentation, through compelling vocals, and by keeping their focus sharp & delivering on the potential of their songwriting through their performances. Listen to this cut get movin’ & groovin’ right from the get-go though will ya? Stars is an excellent example of Manelik’s inherently interesting sound derived from their passionate playing, undeniable talent, & exceptional musicianship. Check out all their music and much more on https://www.manelik.com Jer@SBS | http://sleepingbagstudios.ca

Check out the official video for Let The Rain by Manelik. "Grief is love that has nowhere to go" is the conclusion after going through loss, depression and then redemption. Manelik wrote it after his young wife died of cancer. It took him three years to complete the song, and to be honest the result is more than amazing. Read the lyrics and let yourself be absorbed by this beautiful ballad!