18 year-old Norwegian producer wonderkid Bearson (who’s remix w/ FlicFlac for Ben Leftwich’s “Pictures” went to #1 on Hypem) excels again on similarly breathy-vocal’d source material UK buzz blog favorite Astronomyy. Bearson’s mix is easy on the ears while still having a bit of bump for the party playlist and the Youtube channels.
Bearson 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
“Skin” is the debut track from 22 year old Briton Luke Osborne. House-referencing but with a depth and visceral quality, “Skin” is a very impressive first track. Mr. Osborne is at work now on his debut EP, who’s release is expected later this year.
Luke Osborne 
(Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.3
Newly signed to the dope Carpark Records, Saint Pepsi (aka Ryan DeRobertis) strikes the perfect type of throwback sound to satisfy any such massive craving. Most recently St.Pepsi delivered his otherworldly funkified spin on Beat Culture’s “Drifter feat Physic Twin”, and here continues his path towards monsta success with “Fiona Coyne”. Expect big things to come from this young 21 year old. By Brian Litwin
Saint Pepsi 
(Soundscloud)
Rating 8.4
“Grace” is the debut single from nascent London UK beats band Zola Blood. Constructed around a very timely rhythm and synth heavy supporting structure, “Grace” gets a bit more exploratory and unique in the ambitiousness (in sprawling indie pop terms) of some of the song’s melodic choices (a more spacious refrain here, a less syncopated countermelody there, etc). In summary, “Grace” is a very good very relevant song from a band that possibly have the writing toolkit suitable for longevity.
Zola Blood (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.3
“Knowing” is new from unknown to the internet electronic musician Prayer. The track itself features some definitely interesting swerves to current bass/beats music in the mixing of and tones selected for its rhythm track and the choices in how and where the vocal sample (Madonna’s “Secret”) has been chopped up. For a genre (indie bass music) that’s stagnated a bit; “Knowing”‘s creativity is very welcome.
Prayer
Ta-ku outfits Guerre’s obtuse, restrained, and very good “Tuk” single with an excellent new vibed-down instrumental and soft-touch rhythm track. Guerre’s debut album Ex Nihilo is out tomorrow (July 4) on Yes Please & Remote Control.
Guerre 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Baauer bro returns today with a progressive take on trap/bass production on “Clang”. The for lack of a better description “clangy” instrumental and stop start rhythm patterns remind a bit structurally of Madlib (if Madlib were 21 and making trap beats). Hat tip to Baauer for persisting (and following up his immensely high level of success) in a stylistically interesting way.
Baauer : (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.6
LA’s The Morning Birds have always been hard to peg down sonically which has ultimately added a touch of mystique to their output. The BLOOM EP, set to be released August 12th, ups the ante by bringing in a slew of unique DJ’s who remix their track “Bloom” into sonically matched seasons of the year. SPOILER ALERT: The original track is a mind blowing jazz, trip-hop odyssey that itself won’t be released till the EP drops.
For now, we can satiate our hunger with Dimond Saints’ hypnotic rendition, which leans heavily on the Bay-Area duo’s knack for future bass and booty-shaking low end. A sound which has become Dimond Saints staple in recent months with designer remixes for the likes of Seinabo Sey and LAYLA. The track brings a spiritual quality to EDM, and is complemented by a passionate vocal delivery manipulated to sound like Gregorian Monks which notches the vocal track down into a deep and spellbinding chant. By Mike Olinger
The Morning Birds 
(Purchase)
Rating 8.3
That summer sun feels great with remixes like this new one from DC’s Lightwaves. The District band knocked it out the park with a disco flip a couple months back on The Knocks’ “Comfortable” and continue their success with Great Good Fine Ok‘s “Not Going Home”. The upbeat, sunny, subtle take on GGFO’s track is the perfect addition to any 4th of July parties you have planned this upcoming weekend. By Brian Litwin
Lightwaves 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
