After a three year hiatus, Lorde is officially back with a newer, more refined sound. Adding to that new sound is Chromeo who remixed Green Light, adding super-sized synths and a funky vibe to the pop track. The vet duo transformed the pop anthem into something more downtempo and smooth, and I’m vibing with it.
Alexander Lewis is known best for his high energy productions and impressive brass instrumentation. This tune (a booming remix of Kaaris’ “Charge”) is no different. As Lewis’ trombone graces the song, the melody of “Charge” floods in and hits the listener hard. We’re big advocates of this artist so be sure to keep an eye on him this year!
Hot off the Chaos in the CBD press is another excellent mix from the UK via NZ production duo; a remix of “Gray Paper Moon” from another New Zealand artist now based in London Jon Sable.
“Glass Jelly” is the second (following on from “Leitmotiv”) very very good stream from Dauwd’s forthcoming Theory of Colours LP for Ninja Tune imprint Technicolour Records.
UK artist Turtle announces debut album Human on Beatnik Creative with cinematic/diverse palette Eliza Shaddad-featuring first stream “Blood Type”. A++.
Out tomorrow on New York label Let’s Play House is the “Risk The Rip” EP from talented Canadian producer Patrick Holland aka Project Pablo. Previewed below is the cool and soulful title stream from the EP, “Risk the Rip”.
Producer Wilma Archer releases new collaboration “Like a Hunger” with singer Amber Mark. Words/phrases like “soulful”, “dark pop”, “innovative”, “menacing” get tossed around a lot in the blog world but, yeah, “Like a Hunger” is all of those oft-used descriptors and a lot lot more. WA’s skill of setting so much cool but disparate sounds and palettes of influence into such a interesting and cohesive (and very catchy/infectious) song is special. Don’t miss.
Dauwd readies debut Theory of Colours LP (out June 2nd) for Ninja Tune label Technicolour Records with stream of excellent “Leitmotiv”.
“Shatter”, the latest from Brighton band GAPS, is set to a minimal (almost hymnal) aesthetic ruddered around hypnotic whirl of repeated synth stabs and arpeggios. We’re very into “Shatter’s” fresh, trend-agnostic sound.
This track does exactly what it says it’s going to do: it takes you on a J O U R N E Y. Nostalgic symphonic sounds add comfort and ease to this track. Let jinsang’s track, “Journey” wash away your worries and destress your mind. Enjoy.
Deep house is the word(s) on “Upstream”, the dreamy new late night track from Skinnydip. Featuring a set of bars from OG Maco and Lil Yachty collaborator Brandon Thomas and additional production from Tei Shi producer Luca, “Upstream” is an accomplished bit of vibe-y dance music that we’re very much into. Skinnydip are the NYC-based twosome of Jon Hill and Sandro Buccellatti.
