SG LEWIS X CLAIRO - BETTER

New Music Friday - it's what everyone talks about these days.  I'm old school tho - I remember when new release day was Tuesday and we didn't have digital platforms to explore ... it was a different world.  I digress, It's Friday and I am over loaded with new music; the inbox is bursting and my DM's are chiming every few minutes ... but I came across this new one from our love SG Lewis with the ever so amazing Clairo. Mixing his sweet laid back grooves with her sultry vocals has created a perfect summer jam that everyone can enjoy! It's new music Friday, and you should be listening to this track! 

[PREMIERE] TOBTOK & GHASSEMI - TOO COOL TO DANCE FT. ONIVA

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Good morning kids! It's been a delightful holiday here in the US - celebrating the birth of our nation. Now that the weekend is upon us, we American's are in full party mode ... lighting up our BBQs, drinking cheap beer, and looking for that one track to get the dance party started! I got one riiiight here with our next premiere - "Too Cool To Dance ft. ONIVA" by Swedish producers Tobtok & Ghassemi.  Tobtok has been one of our besties for a minute, and with this new track he brings all that delicious dance pop flavor that delights our senses and makes that booty shake. With bouncy summer time beats and refreshing vocals, this one lets us know summer is in full force! You can catch Tobtok at a number of upcoming dates this summer listed below!

JULY 12 - Output -- New York
JULY 15 - The Standard -- Los Angeles
JULY 29 - Ushuaia -- Ibiza
AUG 03 - Love & Propaganda -- San Francisco
AUG 04 - No Vacency -- Portland
AUG 24 - Dalston Roof Park -- London

DEON CUSTOM - WITH YOU

The San Holo-founded bitbird label has been on a serious roll since it was started in 2014. They've been signing young musical visionaries left and right who are indisputably paving the path towards the future for electronic music. An example of one of these power players is Dutch artist Deon Custom. He recently released his single "With You," which comes with much variegation as it pulls elements from multiple genres such as chill, indie, lofi, experimental and electronic. The song gives way to a psychedelic journey as it delicately weaves intermittent waves of both dissonant and constant harmonies through a down-tempo beat and a spectrum of glitchy synths. To say the least, I'm definitely looking forward to hearing what else Deon has in store for 2018.  

TWO FRIENDS - BANDAID

What started as simple bedroom studio sessions, LA’s electronic duo Two Friends have witnessed an onslaught of upward trajectory in recent years. Revered for their stunning rework of The Killers’ Mr. Brightside, Two Friends continues to leave their lasting influence with their original joints. Their latest drop, “Bandaid” is a robust, funky, summer-ready framework embellished with artistic intricacies. Subtle trap notes wisp around a more prominent, bouncy production leaving space for femme-style vocals to shine with a sense of divinity. Bold, and parade-like, “Bandaid” is a testament to the duet’s broad artistic scope and versatility as producers. Derobe, grab a beer, and get down with this groovy piece from Two Friends.

Disclosure: Two Friends is promoted by Beautiful Buzzz Writer: Eric Johnson

SMALLTALK - YOUNG

A few months ago, we introduced you to smalltalk, the LA/SF based duo consisting of Peter Fenn and Parker Livingston who make vibey electro-tinged indie soul music. Their sophomore single as smalltalk, “Young”, starts with Fenn’s chopped up raspy vocal over gentle synths then slowly builds with the addition of a hip-hop inspired beat. More calming melodic production enters the frame as the hooks start to leak out from Fenn’s cheeky voice box. “Young, young, we were too young” and “all I do is think about it” will burrow into your head by the end of the song. Just listen to this one a few times through, and trust me, you’ll be tapping your toes and singing along without even realizing it.

K?D - A.I.

Hold on to your hats y'all - this new K?d track is fucking fierce! As if we didn't already know ... but come on yo! The phrase "going in" is what instantly comes to mind. Our yung friend delivers a fantastic ominous track with all the dark electro vibes you could ever need.  Once again K?d sets the bar with "A.I." and I don't see things slowing down. K?d embarks on his debut headline tour this fall - we'll definitely be hitting a few of these dates! Check HERE to see if he's in your city and swoop some tickets! You can stream/download this bad boy HERE!

Disclosure: k?d is promoted by Beautiful Buzzz legend Hunter Thompson.

HEWAN - STRIP FOR ME

Dripping with an easy swagger, Bay Area R&B super-queen HEWAN unveils her latest track, “Strip For Me.” Inspired by the iconic sounds of Miss Lauryn Hill, Nina Simone, and Stevie Wonder, HEWAN is inking her signature onto the cadences of classic R&B. “Strip For Me” radiates a sultry, feminine vibration that yields an unfettered synergy between her vocals and the production. A journey through echoing soundscapes, “Strip For Me” is a cross-genre framework of seduction utilizing both digital and acoustic production. Her free spirited aura shines in and out of the studio, HEWAN has exactly what it takes to be the next female, R&B powerhouse.

YE. - ALRIGHT ALONE (FEAT. JOSH JACOBSON)

Steadily-rising young artist ye. has already bestowed us with two singles off of his anticipated EP. Recently, the NY-based producer finally unveiled 'Trails,' an 8-track EP, in it's entirety. While each and every track on the project retains such divergent qualities, we decided to highlight one of our top picks, "Alright Alone," and leave the rest for you to explore. Ethereal and floaty waves shape ye.'s recently-renovated sound and become the theme of the collaboration with singer/songwriter Josh Jacobson. Heavy influences from artists such as ODESZA, Slow Magic, and Petit Biscuit can all be heard within the synth work as it seamlessly intertwines with Josh's silvery vocals. As a whole, the EP delivers a style that is simply refreshing, and will assuredly have you hitting 'play' over and over. 

Disclaimer: ye. is promoted by Beautiful Buzzz staff writer, Alli Lindsey.

UNLIKE PLUTO - LATE BLOOMER

Atlanta-native and currently LA-based artist Unlike Pluto has entered the spotlight with his pop-rock, grungy new single “Late Bloomer.” What makes this release so unique is that it is actually a 2-sided track, with another track titled “I Tried Getting High” that exhibits just the same wonderful qualities as his title song. But what also makes his latest so unique is that it is Unlike Pluto's own vocal talents that are on full display, despite his chronic nasal issues. After one listen, you can’t really help but wonder “how much better could his voice get without that set back, and why haven't we been seeing this incredible talent more often?”

That talent only affirms this guy’s creative versatility. Not only does he have a striking vox, but he also happens to be quite the skilled producer- for those who are unfamiliar with his previous works. “Late Bloomer” lays down proof of this through the multi-gifted artist’s clean, crisp and innovative production. Comprising a classical background in piano, which he picked up at the age of 5, drums and clarinet, plus an insatiable passion for electronic music, he has been able to find the quintessential middle ground that defines his musical brand, of which is exposed through these two flawless releases.