BEAUTIFUL BUZZZ

Original Mix

ACTION PAXTON & KUNG FU VAMPIRE - 5 AM

Music, Original MixAlli LindseyComment

Action Paxton and Kung Fu Vampire take a break from their busy touring and solo release schedules to unveil their explosive collaborative single “5 AM.” From jam-band rhythms to mutated bass lines, the close collaborators combine their ingenious talent to define the fabric that makes up their latest offering. An untamed thrasher that breaks sound barriers and defies gravity with every hook and drop, “5 AM” is unlike anything you’ve heard before. An adrenaline-boosting banger, this Action Paxton Kung Fu Vampire track is a mainstage relic.

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MOTEZ - GIVE ME SPACE FT. THE KITE STRING TANGLE

Music, Original MixAlli LindseyComment

Born and raised in Baghdad where he found his musical style and learned piano, Motez is an Iraqi refugee who has since stepped into a role as one of Australia’s most prominent electronic producers. With a profound life story and a courageous spirit, Motez makes dance music for dreamers. A month ago, the celebrated artist released his critically-acclaimed single “Give Me Space” featuring multi-instrumentalist and vocalist The Kite String Tangle. An endearing listen defined by its simple electronic beat and warm vocals, “Give Me Space” is a markedly emotional listen. Following up the release comes the track’s charming music video. Following a Lego-like toy in a Back To The Future-esque car, the music video is a lighthearted short film that parallels human nature. The small toy transforms into an animated character that builds a ladder out of DVDs to transport himself, through a computer screen, into the digital cosmos. Blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, this digitally-rendered music video is a sweet reminder that our wildest dreams are always within reach.

[PREMIERE] PACIFICA – LIVING FOR THE WEEKEND

Music, Original Mix, PREMIEREAlli LindseyComment

Arriving at the intersection of indie-alternative and minimalist-pop comes U.S. artist PACIFICA. Back with a melancholic glo-fi cut, PACIFICA delivers his latest single “living for the weekend.” A down-tempo gem laced with introspective lyrics and touching melodies, this PACIFICA original is at once gloomy and endearing. A charming number from its first captivating note to its final nostalgic chord, “living for the weekend” is a showcase of self-reflection and the art that emerges from its lessons. An emotional but necessary listen, “living for the weekend” is worth the replay. Listen today.

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DADY - DARK MODE

Music, Original MixAlli LindseyComment

Indie-pop duo Dady just made their return following a brief creative hiatus with their infectiously catchy new single “Dark Mode.” Characterized by indie-rock rhythms that interlock with crystalline vocal work, “Dark Mode” is at once emotional and energizing. Composed with alternative bass riffs and sprightly guitar plucks, the return of Dady is a mesmerizing collection of musical notes and melodies. Likened to the sound of Local Natives with a new-age touch this contemporary pop-rock gem is saturated in replay value. Poetic and poignant, Dady is back and better than ever.

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KAZANTZAKIS - OBIDA

Music, Original MixAlli LindseyComment

Russian beat aficionado Kazantzakis is rising from the underground with an innovative drawl. His latest release and Denali Records debut “OBIDA” is a mystical trap romp laced with his signature swing. A powerful 3-minute relic tailored for the mainstage, “OBIDA” is decorated with surging trap pulses and bone-hollowing bass work. Inspired by “wonky hip-hop beats,” this Kazantzakis original is guided by volatile basslines primed to erupt. A dance floor thrasher that splits wigs with each transition and drop, “OBIDA” is worth the replay.

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CRISTINA SOTO - LIFTED (ACOUSTIC MIX)

Music, Original MixAlli LindseyComment

Cristina Soto is a topline starlet whose memorable vocal instrument spans across a plethora of genres. A multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter trained in opera, jazz, gospel, and musical theatre, the Austin-based songstress is a certified weapon in music. Frequently lending her vocal and lyrical brilliance to top-tier electronic producers like Illenium, ARMNHMR, and CloZee, Cristina Soto is revisiting one of her electronic numbers with an acoustic rendition. Released with Tritonal 10 years ago, “Lifted” is a progressive house romp that took off upon its original release. Celebrating its decade-old birthday, “Lifted” has been resurrected into a stripped-down version of itself. A heady and warm rework of the OG single, this “Lifted” acoustic mix is a heavenly listen courtesy of sweet guitar plucks and angelic vocal work. A reminder of her versatility and far-reaching music breadth, Cristina Soto has struck gold.

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ALEPH - POLYMER

Music, Original MixSara NatkinsComment

Dismantling the notion of tradition in music, Burlington-based producer ALEPH is back with his mutated new cut “POLYMER.” Somewhere between EDM and dark matter, ALEPH’s music shifts shapes and eclipses modern genres. An inventor of sounds, ALEPH’s “POLYMER” is poignant and progressive. A bass-driven single that moves in any direction its called to, this hard-as-nails offering is the lead single to his debut album EGO DEATH. Steeped in psychedelic sound progressions boosted by on-the-nose bass work, “POLYMER” is proof that ALEPH’s versatility is far-reaching and unabashed. Strap in and lose yourself in this wild ride of innovation today.

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RAIN MAN X OLY - STILL YOUNG

Music, Original MixSara NatkinsComment

Originally from Chicago, Rain Man cut his teeth in electronic music production and DJ culture as one of the founding members of international dance music trio Krewella. Now releasing music as a solo artist, Rain Man reveals “Still Young” in collaboration with OLY. The single is the first glance of Rain Main as he attempts to reinvent himself, highlighting all his artistic impulses geared to create an energetic track that evokes enthusiasm and hope. As for dance music enthusiasts, the new single stimulates inside emotions and the eagerness of power to achieve. "Still Young" combines complex layers of instrumental range and a dense rhythm resulting in a song with an enticing texture of dance and electronic music, rising as the next promising summer hit. 

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MORGIN MADISON - FEELS LIKE

Music, Original MixSara NatkinsComment

Continuing his sonic journey through his debut LP, Morgin Madison follows up his wondrous single "Start Again" with another progressive house feat entitled "Feels Like." The refreshing new track is a powerful testament to perseverance. Ripe with nostalgic progressive house elements and warm, swelling synths, "Feels Like" is a euphoric nod to progressive house roots. Combining his musical masterhand with his knack for all things sound design, Morgin Madison further solidifies his rank as one of mau5trap's most promising rising stars. Serving as the third and final single from Morgin's forthcoming debut LP, Living the Phantasm, "Feels Like" and its predecessors, "Far From Home" and "Start Again" all chronicle Madison's creative process. When the year 2020 plunged much of the world into an extended period of tension and gloom, Morgin found himself at home creating music for a time that felt like a distant dream. With the music industry collapsing, he began to ask himself “if this is it, what do I want to say before I go?” The question triggered a creative streak uninhibited by concern for the future, giving him room for expression in its purest form.