UK-based DJ/producer Bontan just unleashed his warehouse-ready romp “Big Khalifa.” A breakbeat gem with a grinding beat and late-night prowess, this frenetic cut is a jungle-inspired universe of electronic tangents. A heavy-hitting scorcher with an unrelenting bassline that moves with a refined urgency, Bontan pays homage to the pioneering nature of afrobeats while injecting it with explosive drops and dense electronic apexes. At once unruly and sophisticated, Bontan’s “Big Khalifa” is a witty thrasher born from chaos and clarity.
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RICH DELINQUENT - SADBOI
Music, Original MixCommentA marriage between alternative pop and future bass, Melbourne artist Rich Delinquent delivers his 10-track album Sadboi. A reflection of his battle with mental health, Rich Delinquent uses deeply-affecting, digital soundscapes to explore the inner workings of his own mind. Each track and transition moves through textured silhouettes while poems and stories unfold through feelings of both pain and delight. His long-range vocal instrument ebbs and flows with bold dance-floor-ready productions designed to meet the project’s tender mantra with an animated confrontation. Rejecting modern genre queues and instead embracing the formless nature of emotion-driven sound, Sadboi is as reflective as it is accessible.
MOODSHIFT - WALK ON WATER
Music, Original MixCommentMarking their fifth original release of the year, esteemed Stockholm-based trio Moodshift is back with their new single “Walk On Water." The high-octane track immediately kicks off with emotive and infectious vocals paired with uplifting production sensibilities. ‘Walk On Water’ erupts with a driving beat and hypnotizing melody rife with propulsive bass drops and a captivating rhythm. The latest hit is designed for listeners to let loose on the dancefloor and be enveloped in the tunes' vivacious energy centered around flyckt’s spirited vocals. ‘Walk On Water’ makes for another massive addition to Moodshift’s highly-impressive discography. Listen today and watch the “Walk On Water” music video here.
DEKLEYN - OVER AGAIN
Music, Original MixCommentSydney pop duo Dekleyn just released their first single of 2021 “Over Again.” As the Australian climate shifts into warmer days with summer on the horizon, Dekleyn’s sound follows suit. This vivacious upbeat anthem is a fizzy pop gem with catchy vocal melodies and sweet-as-candy instrumental rhythms to match. Punctuated with electronic accents, “Over Again” is as dancefloor-ready as it is beach day made. A brilliant inide-pop crossover, Dekleyn proves once again they’re a buzzing force to be reckoned with.
MIDNIGHT POOL PARTY - POTENTIAL
Music, Original MixCommentAustralian duo Midnight Pool Party is back with one of their deepest cuts to date. “POTENTIAL” is a sharp disco track with bouncy basslines and industrial kicks to boot. The track guides listeners in with its low-slung synths before exploding into an infectiously groovy world of nu-disco and future funk. Laser beam accents cascade atop chromatic vocals to create a saucy, sexy, and downright funky world of chic electronic music. “POTENTIAL” is not a track to miss; lace up your dancing shoes and get down with Midnight Pool Party’s latest today.
MACIOUS - CA$INO FT. F.A.R
Music, Original MixCommentFollowing their debut collaboration “Take My Light,” Manchester artists Macious and F.A.R join forces once more to unveil their club-ready cut “Ca$ino.” This dancefloor romp is exaggerated with deep synths that effortlessly penetrate an industrial bassline. A high-energy frenzy indeed, Macious and F.A.R maintain full control over the track’s moving parts to create a listening experience that is born from dizzying musical mastery. A warehouse banger with an edgy flow, “Ca$ino” blends contemporary house with experimental sound design to map the blueprint of its greatness.
BLYNE - RANDOMNESS
Music, Original MixCommentBLYNE makes music to defy the contemporary genre status quo. Inspired by an unsuspecting blend of artists like Aphex Twin and The Beatles, BLYNE distills upbeat pop with experimental electronica. The duo’s new single “Randomness” is a digital dreamscape guided by video game synths and bubbly vocal harmonies. A vibrant listen with witty rhythm patterns nuanced with sweeping crescendos that ebb and flow through syncopated melodies, “Randomness” is anything but arbitrary. Speaking on the track the BLYNE says, “it’s probably one of the most fun and carefree sounding tracks we’ve ever made! We wanted it to sound as if an angry and confused kid is trying to perform the happiest version of a nihilism song. Recording it felt surprisingly easy.”
TOR - LENS (O'FLYNN REMIX)
Music, Original MixCommentVancouver-based electronic producer Tor returns following the April release of his most recent album Oasis Sky with a rework of his atmospheric single ‘Lens,’ courtesy of the esteemed English producer O’Flynn. The remix serves as the second release off of Tor’s forthcoming remix LP of Oasis Sky, featuring exclusive remixes from the likes of Catching Flies, Fejká, Aparde, and more. Taking the more downtempo, tranquil sensibilities of the original track, O’Flynn transforms ‘Lens’ into a more experimental, chopped version. The rework sees the addition of a propulsive bassline, surrounded by floating, warped vocal cuts and layered percussive elements. The hypnotizing rendition adds a new edge to the track, with oscillating synths and transmissible breakbeats. Showcasing the music style of O’Flynn, the rework takes listeners to a sultry sonic atmosphere with heavy drums and willowing synths.
VANIC - HERE & NOW
Music, Original MixCommentVancouver-based talent Vanic is back with his highly anticipated full-length studio album Here & Now. The 12-track offering is an explosive, high-intensity triumph with deep musical textures. Rich with thunderous bass drops, intoxicating soundscapes, and hypnotizing rhythms, Here & Now explores a plethora of electronic worlds that showcase Vanic’s signature style and swing. Emotional, excitable, and an overwhelming triumph for Canada’s electronic music landscape, Vanic’s Here & Now is an instant classic.
'Here & Now is about experiencing reality. It’s about our own realities being made up of what we perceive. Change your perceptions and you change your reality.' - Vanic
