New Music Monday.....Thomas Azier

Happy Monday Music Lover,

As our thoughts, prayers, and well wishes go out to all those battling Hurricane Sandy, let us take time for reflection and thanksgiving. I always find the best way to be at one with my thoughts is to listen to truly beautiful, energizing music. That being said I have a gem for you.

Thomas Azier is an electronic-pop artist based in Berlin. Early in 2012 he released his debut EP “Hylas 001,” featuring the single “Red Eyes.” A live favorite of audiences across Europe and the United State, he is now set to release a 2nd EP, "Hylas 002,“ which again appears on his label “Hylas Records/BMG”.

“The mood of “Hylas002” arises from the sublime essence of solitude,” Azier explains. I have to say I absolutely love an artist that can convey dance, solitude, beauty, energy, and emotion to their listeners, and I believe Thomas Azier does a superb job of this! Think Jeff Buckley and Daft Punk had a baby, tee hee hee.

So please enjoy my three favorite tracks by this new up and coming artist Metropolitan Tribe, Fire Arrow and Red Eyes. www.thomasazier.com 
xoxoxoxo Najamoniq
“Music has turned into nothing more than just a rush in the background while you are busy doing other things. I don’t want to change that, but I try to make something that will catch your ear and communicate with you." - Azier

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A New Colour

Your Daymakers are continually updating their skills and craft. Recently they received training on Davines' A New Colour. It's an ammonia free color line.

Here's what Davines is saying about the new line and the inspiration behind it.

Inspired by the multi-coloured world of insects with their sublime amalgamation of shapes, colours and light, and the scientific potential of carotenoids and melanins, Davines has turned the world of colouring upside down for salons, at last offering a way to work with pure colour and transform it into brand new results, with maximum comfort for customers and full respect for the hair’s structure.

Check out the beautiful results on our model, Meliza. And here's a link to the full news release from Davines about A New Colour: http://news.davines.com/en/2012/03/14/a-new-colour/

Product of the Week: Kevin Murphy Weightless Volume Spray

Kevin Murphy Weightless Volume Spray has lavender in it which is a natural astringent that shrinks oil molecules. This is great to spray on for texture and good for getting rid of excess grease from "second day hair." This is designed for anyone that wants volume in their hair, especially fine haired folks who like a weightless volume.

Talk to your Daymaker today about some.

New Music Mondays........THE KNOCKS

The Knocks are an electronic music duo consisting of Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner and James "JPatt" Patterson. The Knocks garnered notoriety for their singles "Dancing With The DJ" and "Brightside." They have since produced original material and remixes for Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Marina & The Diamonds, and, now, their own music.

With heavy rotation on Australia’s Triple J, their single, “Make It Better,” was released on Neon Gold Records. Their hit “Dancing With the DJ” was #1 on both the Hype Machine and Japan’s iTunes.

The Knocks have been taking their energetic live dance party all over the world, including their sold out NYC Bowery Ballroom debut, Tammany Hall headlining show, and their European tour with Sleigh Bells and M.I.A. They've shared the stage with acts like Big Boi, Chromeo, and just finished a U.S. tour with Ellie Goulding.

As you can probably tell I really love happy, adventurous, awe inspiring, fun party music, and this is as good as it gets. Be prepared, because The Knocks will be knocking at your door and stereo very soon.

So for now, I bid you goodbye. Take some time and check out my two favorite tunes by this dynamic duo, "Brightside" and "The Feeling." I will see you next week with a new music obsession.
xoxoxoxoxoxo Najamoniq
"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." Ludwig van Beethoven

Product of the Week: Kevin Murphy Damage Manager

This is a weightless and invisible heat protecting shield. Spray it onto dry hair before using your heat tools. This is a great way of protecting your hair from the damage that can be done by blow dryers, flat irons, or curling irons. It will help your hair continue to stay healthy while having the style that you want.

Talk to your Daymaker about using this product.

New Music Mondays.......GHOST BEACH

Happy Music Monday Music Lovers,
Life has been busy these days, the seasons change and we make plans for the holidays and even for the future. Life can go so fast, and be so unsure, but one thing that always keeps me steadfast is good music. There is so much I will show you in the next few months.

I've been very inspired and enamored with the music I'm finding. This weeks gem is GHOST BEACH. a retro-future aesthetic that sounds like Ghostland Observatory, Depeche Mode, and Daft Punk, with a little Passion Pit sprinkled on top for good measure. Ghost Beach are the latest pop pioneers to set the internet on fire with only a couple singles floating around and with no major label backing.

The New York-based duo of Josh Ocean and Eric "Doc" Mendelsohn take their '80s influences one step further with Ghost Beach. This music is so seductive and emotion filled, you will feel like you are taking a journey through your teenage, angst ridden, love filled years in an old Chevy with the wind in your hair and no cares in your heart. GHOST BEACH is romance, passion and rebellion put into music.

Take some time to get lost in this band; its so easy and so needed. FYI, if you go to the bands Facebook page you can download two of their tracks. Get ready to reminisce and daydream maybe even dance, and I know you will enjoy my three favorite tracks by this amazing duo: "Tear Us Apart," "Bones," and "Too Young."

I will see you next week with my new music obsession.

xoxoxoxox Najamoniq
“I want people to have their own visions for the dance. Some generations will sit back and relate to the music. And the young people …they'll have the dance right in front of them.” Judith Jamison

Product of the Week: Davines Rebalancing Shampoo

Davines' Rebalancing Shampoo is for oily scalps. It promotes the natural balance oil production of the scalp. Gently massage the shampoo into the scalp and let it air for several minutes before rinsing. The shampoo contains Azelglycine, which has anti-bacterial and sebostatic properties; it also regulates sebum production. With extracts of Birch, Burdock, and Hawthorn this shampoo purifies the scalp.

Product of the Week: Kevin Murphy Undressed

Undressed is the newest product from Kevin Murphy. It is a firm elastic paste used to create a loose, undone, and natural look. This product is infused with black pepper, honey, and ivy extracts for a matte texture. Apply it to damp or dry hair.

Ask your Daymaker about this product.

New Music Mondays..... Make The Girl Dance

Happy Monday Music Lovers,
This week's pick for my music obsession is Make The Girl Dance.

Make The Girl Dance consists of Greg Kozo, musician/producer, Pierre Mathieu, former TV presenter on M6, France 2, and Canal +. Their first single, Baby Baby Baby, released May 12, 2009, is a huge buzz one.

The electro-rock duo Make The Girl Dance created a buzz in Paris by unveiling a very special clip of a model strutting the streets with some black out screens. The duo continued in June 2010 with the title Kill me Kill me, and in October with Wall Of Death. October 31, 2011 saw the release of their first album "Everything Is Gonna Be Ok In The End" and their 4th single "Broken Toy Boy."

The 2012 tour will pass by the USA, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Europe and parts of South America. Lets hope they grace Seattle with a show or two.

This band is for you if you love pumping beats and thumping dance tracks. They are fun, innovative, and so very energetic. So put on those dancing shoes and get ready to move. Check out my two favorite tracks from this band.

I will see you next week for my new music obsession!
xoxoxox Najamoniq "Music is the soul of language." - Max Heindel