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28-07-2021 21:37 GMT

REMEMBER WHEN ...?

Music industry update | Massachusetts, USA | Indie artist, The Watermark High

Guaranteed to put shivers in spines and smiles on faces (at the same time) every single time, The Watermark High is an electronic music composer and producer whose fanbase knows just what they are getting every time there is word of a new release - at least that’s what they generally always think; but every single time they are left astounded, their wildest expectations grossly surpassed and their bar for good music raised so high they’d never be the same again. If you really don’t know what good music is (yes, there are people out there who don’t) or you have never been fully satisfied by your lover (oops!! favorite artist I mean), then you are better off listening to Kanye West’s very first song and then working your way up to this. But wait, why Kanye West’s first song you may ask? Well, it’s his only good record as far as we know. As far as he knows, he was God after that song and everyone knows God doesn’t make the best songs (he-he-he, have you ever been to a Catholic mass? Not very danceable ey? But sleep-able, yes!). Nevertheless, Kanye was one of the producers behind many top hits of the early 2000s and maybe even as far back as the mid '90s so of course he must have been one of the best producers at the time. But those days are long gone and you’ve discovered The Watermark High, so let’s get right down to the new record shall we? 

Released on the 26th of March, “Remember When ...?” has been hailed by fans and critics as one of the US based South African producer’s best records to date – but then they’ve said that for every single new record since he made his debut just under a decade ago. We won’t say much about it and let you be the judge. Have you listened to that Kanye West song yet? Okay you are ready now. [Stream track below]

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14-02-2021 01:06 GMT

HOW ARE THINGS OVER THERE?

Music industry update | Boston, USA | Indie music composer, The Watermark High

When was the last time you heard someone say something was brand “spanking” new? What an awkward thing to say right? Spanking new? Is it so new you want to spank it? Or is it so crisp it makes you want to spank somebody? Even a quick Google search won't get you anywhere if you tried to delve into the origins of the phrase. In fact, if you ever walked into a room and someone described your jeans or pants as brand spanking new you should probably get the hell out of there just to be safe. This music that is about to be introduced however, seems to warrant the use of the phrase, because not only has every single one of its predecessors been so good they made listeners want to spank somebody, they were so darn amazing they made listeners want to get spanked by each other while listening to them. Okay maybe that was a little bit of an exaggeration, but don’t say you weren’t warned. 

Well, now that the disclaimer is out of the way, without further ado let's introduce the brand spanking new album by one of the most exciting electronic music producers out of Johannesburg, South Africa, The Watermark High, who is now based in Boston, Massachusetts after relocating and re-launching his career a couple of year ago. It’s his first US album, and after 8 US singles that each left mouths watering more than the last, it is bound to be a delightful treat and a spectacular way to kick off 2021 for anyone who has been following. Released on the 29th of January, the 8 track album is available to stream and download on Bandcamp, Soundcloud and selected independent music promotion, streaming and download platforms. [Listen free below] 

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29-08-2020 16:44 GMT

KOMOREBI

Music industry update | Massachusetts, USA | Indie music producer, The Watermark High

Released on the 14th of July, “Komorebi” is the latest single by critically acclaimed music composer, music producer and music educator, The Watermark High. It’s the South African electronic music sensation's 6th single since moving from his hometown, Johannesburg and re-launching his music career in Boston, Massachusetts, USA where he is now based and is already doing well to make a name for himself locally. The new song is distributed by Distrokid and is available to stream and download on Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes and all popular digital music services; as well as Soundcloud, Bandcamp and popular music promotion and distribution platforms for independent musicians.

Music News: Ode To Winter | The Indie Music Press Release Board | The Watermark High - New Music (Electronic)

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20-04-2020 19:24 GMT

ODE TO WINTER

Music industry update | Massachusetts, USA | Indie artist, The Watermark High

Hailed as one of Johannesburg’s most exciting new electronic music producers, Paul Van Der Walt, better known as his stage name The Watermark High, moved to the US back in the summer of 2019 to relaunch his career internationally. The independent South African star, who is known for his deeply infectious, colourful, ever so soulful and complex timbres, harmonies, melodies and textures is now located in Boston, Massachusetts and has wasted no time making himself known on the highly competitive Western electronic music scene. His first US single, “Elsewhere” was released back in November 2019. He followed with “That's The Spirit” in February, and released his latest, “Ode To Winter” on the 20th of March. “Ode To Winter” is distributed by Distrokid and available to stream and download on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon mp3, Tidal and all popular digital music services, as well as Bandcamp and selected independent music download, streaming and promotion platforms.

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08-11-2019 17:48 GMT

ABLETON GOD RETURNS

Music industry update | Music producer, The Watermark High

A leader and educator in the art of electronic music production, The Watermark High is a South African music producer who made a name for himself as a force to reckon with on Johannesburg's electronic music scene a few years back. With his breakout album, "Murmurs", he made his mark locally and raised the bar high for any acts who intended to follow, before going on to dominate regionally. After years as one of the top producers in the region and having the honor of sharing his knowledge with students of the arts at one of South Africa's most prestigious music schools, where he taught electronic music production using Ableton, he announced that he was relocating to the US. He is now located in Boston, Massachusetts. Subsequently, after a few months settling in he returned in full force and announced that he was ready to relaunch his career and start releasing music again. "Commuter Hues" was released to critically acclaim on the 11th of October on Apple Music, Spotify and all digital music platforms worldwide via Distrokid. This week he announced that "Elsewhere", his next official US release is complete and due out in stores at the end of November. Official release date and platforms will be confirmed as more details emerge over the coming weeks.

Music News: The Watermark High Heading For The States | The Indie Music Press Release Board | The Watermark High Heading For The States - New Music (Electronic)

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27-05-2019 13:42 GMT

THE WATERMARK HIGH HEADING FOR THE STATES

With a name like The Watermark High, Paul Van Der Walt accurately described what fans were in for when he made his debut and several years on not only do they know exactly what to expect whenever he comes out with a new release, they also know to expect for those expectations to be grossly surpassed in ways that couldn't even possibly be imagined. Paul recently announced that he'll be moving over to the USA from Johannesburg, South Africa where he is currently based and where he has become a very highly revered electronic music producer and film music composer. On the 24th of May, he released a new single out of the blue titled "CoolSlime37". The new single is available to stream on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Soundcloud and selected music services worldwide.

Music News: The Clear Blue Beyond | The Indie Music Press Release Board | The Watermark High - Upcoming Releases (Electronic)

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30-04-2019 17:04 GMT

THE CLEAR BLUE BEYOND

He's known to have one of the most intoxicating and colourful sounds on offer on Johannesburg, South Africa's electronic music scene; he is an Ableton wizard who recently had the rare opportunity to share his knowledge on how best to use the popular DAW for music production and sound design with young, aspiring producers and artists at South Africa's top creative media institute, SAE after being invited to run a short course; he has two alter egos under which he releases music because one just wasn't enough to express the true depths of his musical abilities; and The Watermark High (alias Kinoh) has now announced what fans are calling a third alter ego, and potentially the ultimate one - Paul Van Der Walt, which is his real name. This week he confirmed that he'll be releasing his first album under his real name, ushering in the beginning of a whole new exciting musical adventure. The album, titled "The Clear Blue Beyond" has been scheduled for release on Friday, the 3rd of May. He also released a copy of the album cover design. [View album cover below]

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07-07-2018 12:19 GMT

ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION IN ABLETON (JOHANNESBURG)

. If you've been thinking about taking a course in music production, nothing could be better than getting schooled by a seasoned pro with years of experience in the music industry. Critically acclaimed Johannesburg, South Africa music producer, Paul van der Walt, better known to fans as The Watermark High will be facilitating the Electronic Music Production in Ableton Live short course at South Africa's top creative media institute, SAE starting from the 7th of August.

With over 54 campuses in 28 countries, SAE has been setting the global benchmark for creative media education since 1976. In South Africa, the institute offers government accredited certificates and bachelor degrees in Animation, Audio and Film. Full details can be found by contacting Paul directly or visiting the campus's student information and enrollment page at the link(s) provided below.