It's Friday y'all ... and all I really want to do is get through this last day of work and then do hangs with my friends. One of my best friends is this little muffin right here ... and even tho we live in different cities and only get to see one another a few times a year, we manage to keep that love bond strong. Prince Fox is no stranger to writing rad future pop songs, but for this new original track "Open Invite" this LA producer is also singing. He admits it took a while to get comfortable with his voice, but I am glad he did because it sounds great! "Open Invite" has all them Prince Fox vibes we love, deep future dance grooves under bassy beats ... swooning! You can buy or stream this bad boy HERE!
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TWO LANES - LONG WAY HOME FT. HYM
Music, Original MixCommentI have something shiny and new for all y'all this morning - and even tho it's not a new release today, it's 100% worth talking about. Two Lanes are new to the block, and I have a pretty great feeling about this yung duo. They're brothers who make music together, and we know from past experience that this always a VERY entertaining combination .... Disclosure, Oasis, Kings of Leon, Radiohead .... I could go on. Their new original track "Long Way Home ft. HYM" is a delightful future pop gem that is loaded with bright melodies and crisp serene vocals - so may vibes! Sink your teeth into something new, get into Two Lanes. You can swoop this one HERE!
Remcord, Mark Höffen, Juan - HSTD
Original Mix, PREMIERECommentWhat could be better than one amazing artist? That’s easy... three! Hosted recently released the Room Mates Series #001 and trust us- it will leave you reveling in the collaborative magic. The compilation showcases “HSTD” a minimal tech house track produced by beloved artists Remcord, Mark Höffen, and Juan. The French/ Parisian trio works to keep their focus on the love and music. This track embodies the essence of melodic techno, integrated with beats you can move and groove to.
DANA AND THE WOLF - GOT ME POLY
Music, Original MixComment“I come from the luck of the draw," Dana Hobson sirens as the introductory hook and anthemic bridge of “Got Me Poly”, the first single of 2018 from peculiar new self-described “raw theater” duo Dana and the Wolf.
In December they gave us the cinematic and dark “Him” which created controversy as “not a Christian rock” song with artwork featuring a cross and lyrics that read as a burning commentary on religion. It charted on several Spotify Viral charts however, deservedly so in this writer’s opinion, with its forward-thinking production and innovative vocal arrangement.
Back at it with a new single to kick off their 2018, Dana and the Wolf have dropped “Got Me Poly”, and I’m cosigning this hard. A song about polyamory, it’s almost like this record was designed to induce anxiety in the listener. There’s even percussion that sounds like a heartbeat in the intro. Add on top lyrics like “turns out that love can’t be conquered and isn’t what you thought / 'forever' just another bubble stuck inside your throat” in a rap-sung mumble from Hobson, other bits of preachy wisdom from Daniel “the Wolf” (if you listen closely) and a chugging bridge that’s somewhere between The Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up” and Major Lazer, and this duo has crafted a piece of music that truly stands out amongst most of even the “alt pop” of today. Keep your eyes on Dana and the Wolf.
OTR - BLISS FT. ASHLEY LEONE
Music, Original MixCommentWe first introduced you to Cincinnati-based producer OTR last year with his awe-inspiring first original Already Gone (feat. Kelsie Rimmer) which has gone on to amass over 700k plays on Spotify. Official remixes he’s done for Petit Biscuit (“Sunset Lover”), Blondage (“Stoned”), and Mickey Valen (“Meet Me”) have all surpassed the 1M stream milestone. There’s no doubt this former aerospace engineer has found his calling with music production. His creations exhibit a compelling array of organic and electronic sonic elements arranged in a mathematical yet feels-inducing manner.
His latest opus “Bliss”, with little-known but very talented vocalist Ashley Leone, demonstrates further his ability to craft an intricate and colorful soundscape. Reminiscent of a Hailey Steinfeld x Zedd track with more lush ODESZA-esque production, “Bliss” is exactly as it’s title suggests. Gorgeous songwriting and production come together to create a song that you can’t help but want to listen to over and over.
MANILA KILLA - EVERYDAY, EVERYDAY FT. NEVVE
Music, Original MixCommentSometimes I have to pinch myself because somehow ... I have found myself working with musicians like this legend ... so incredibly talented and making some of the best electronic/pop music anywhere. It's true ... I am a lucky girl! Our homie Manila Killa continues to steel our hearts with every track he puts into the world, and this LA producer shows no sign of slowing down! His latest track "Everyday, Everyday ft. Nevve" is perfection. With massive future feels hooks and sweet soulful vocals, this one needs to be played through your headphones at max volume! Swoop this one up HERE!
PAPA YA - TUMBLEWEED
Music, Original MixCommentAfter a breakout 2017 that saw Papa Ya garner over 2 million streams, and head out on a 30 date tour U.S., tour we knew it was only a matter of time before we were going to hear new music. Flash forward and we now know what's next in this growing catalogue of hyper fun tracks. When you first hit play you might think the first 10 seconds of "Tumbleweed" is a journey away from the pop leaning Papa Ya production. But as quickly as you think that, a hard kick and Nate Merchant's vocals swoop in shining some light on the situation. The vocal chorus fills in with guitars, and light synthwork building into a fun drop with a brilliant trumpet melody that leads the away above a bobbing bass line. The guys have a way of finding these one liner lyrics that just get stuck in your head, "I'm drunk in the lobby and I really don't care" - too infectious. Bravo boys welcome back, and cheers to a fun filled 2018.
AUTOGRAF x KLINGANDE x DRAGONETTE - HOPE FOR TOMORROW
Music, Original MixCommentIf you ever wanted to know what mega-collab looks like, here ya go! Having three artists such as Autograf, Klingande and Dragonette get together on one track causes a wave of awesomeness ... a tsunami of music deiciousness if you will! Our homies Autograf seem to always drop the goods, and with a huge US headlining tour planed in the spring, they are starting give us that new new to get excited. This future pop jam is stacked with dreamy vocals, sexy r&b vibes over a dope dance groove .... this is the good stuff! Check and see if Autograf is hitting your city HERE!
Disclosure: Autograf is promoted by Beautiful Buzzz legend Hunter Thompson.
[PREMIERE] THOREAU - LIKE WE USED TO (FT. JERIS)
Music, Original Mix, PREMIERECommentThe man the myth the growing legend that is Thoreau continues to put together brilliant tracks. His latest "Like We Used To" featuring Jeris is a driving thumper that is equal parts dance floor heater and emotional rollercoaster. Coming off a hot 2017 which brought him a Trap Nation premiere of "Illusion ft. Tina Decara" and a signing to Spotted Records, now we're gifted with this lovely record. Jeris' vocals decry a love that has fallen from the good days accompanied by Thoreau's instrumental full of dramatic drones and a pumping low end that keeps you bobbing from start to finish. This is a terrific new tune from this camp and a great way to start off a soon to be break out year.
Disclosure: Thoreau is managed by Beautiful Buzzz writer Lindsey Oh