LAVID - BURN (FT. KLEI)

New to the music scene, but far from novice, German producer Lavid just stunned critics with his release of "BURN" ft. Klei. Although Lavid is a recent project for producer Emanuel Bender, his previous Alias, Drift Static accumulated over a million plays with his unofficial remixes for Awolnation. In essence, Bender is no stranger to what it means to be at the apex of Hype Machine, and certainly no stranger to success. Lavid, in contrast to Drift Static, takes a more flighty approach towards electronic music. "Burn" is a shimmery. breezy track, with a chopped, rapid build and an unwinding drop. The lyricism teeters on sultry and sensual- a cherry on top of the multifaceted, cool production. Bender's latest vision is coming to fruition with stimulation, and decadence. Stay tuned for what's next from Lavid. 

[PREMIERE] GIGAMESH - WORK! FT. KALEENA ZANDERS

I'll tell you one thing ... there is nothing in the world like a Gigamesh track! Our next premiere is going to get your blood pumping on this warm Friday morning, prepare yourself for ultimate pleasure. "Work!" has all that funky indie dance flavor with the luscious signature Gigamesh sound that makes any dance floor explode with joy! Its bouncy rhythm and killer soulful vocals from our girl Kaleena Zanders give us that super fun party vibe ... this 100% made my day! You guys can swoop this one HERE and blast it all weekend! FEELS!

STEVE REECE & MARIA LYNN - LAMBO

Holy, yes! I don't know how to appropriately articulate the fact that this track makes me think of morning dew. Producer Steve Reece and singer, songwiter Maria Lynn teamed to drop a super fresh single titled, "Lambo." Released via Chill Nation, "Lambo," after only a week, is a definite hit. It's electric pop fragrance, and it's indie roots make for an embraceable work of art. With a breezy cadence and lyrics that speak only of the finer things, it's nothing short of charming. Steve Reece and Maria Lynn are crisp, organic, and harmonious in their first original release as a duo. I spy a successful future for these two. 

KNGDAVD - YOU NEVER KNOW

It's been a minute, but KNGDAVD is back with a new tune! The duo lit it up with their last couple singles "Medicine" and "Shame" and now connect again with this new single "You Never Know." The lyrics talk about sinking into decisions that you might later regret "You Never Know" preaching to "don't count your chickens before they hatch." A great phrase my parents used to tell me all the time haha and truthfully is sage advice. The record features a haunting guitar line that evolves into light pads upon sprightly hip hop oriented percussion. The beat is droning and melancholy which simply adds to the spice of the tune.    

[PREMIERE] BON IVER - FLUME (ON PLANETS COVER)

Super excited for this next premiere! If you follow us here at BB, you know we are huge fans of On Planets -- I feel like he's 100% part of our fam because we've supported this legend from the start. Today he drops a fantastic cover of "Flume" by Bon Iver and I feel like my poor writing skills will not do him justice for just how excellent this is. If I was a fancy writer I would deconstruct each element using colorful descriptive words to try to paint a picture of what this sounds like. But ... I'm not that fancy - and you'll just have to trust my good taste and believe me when I say .... this is the bomb! We love you On Planets! You guys can swoop that free download HERE! 

Disclosure: On Planets is promoted by Beautiful Buzzz writer Lindsey Oh + Alli Lindsey

THE FEDERAL EMPIRE - YOU AND DRUGS

This new one from upstart folk/pop group The Federal Empire was sent over to me the weekend, and was so damn catchy I couldn't help but throw it up this week on BB. The message behind it really struck me as well albeit rather bluntly. It's a simple concept - drugs give you that quick fix, that high, but ultimately leave you feeling unfulfilled or wanting more. "What's the difference between you and drugs" the lead singer Chad sings with perfect precision. The band ends the latter part of the tune focusing on love because as they say, "Love lasts longer, is giving and selfless, and makes you feel good for longer than just the instant. The song can be applied to so many different things because we have a lot of "drugs" in our every day lives now." So true, and applicable to our fleeting, and frequently unfocused millenial generation.  

GRIMES - REALITI (EMBRZ REMIX)

Canadian singer-songwriter/producer Grimes, aka Claire Boucher, the electro-pop dance queen who broke out in 2012 has always mesmerized me. She’s one of those all-around artistic talents who is deeply involved in all aspects of everything she releases from videos and art to the engineering of the music itself. 

It’s to our delight that Dublin-born producer EMBRZ has chosen to remix “Realiti” from her 2015 album Art Angels. He’s taken the 80s-inspired indie-dance tune and beefed it up into a deep, rich, future-friendly house number. With pumping synth and side chain, EMBRZ has shown what he loves to do production-wise when it comes to remixes: create a driving danceable track that showcases forward thinking sound design while still preserving the essence of the original track.

[PREMIERE] DREAMERS DELIGHT - SWIRLS FT. CLOUDCHORD

I am credited with, give or take, 95 digital bylines in the discipline of music. Admittedly, I have glorified music that I don't particularly love. And rarely am I completely awe-struck by a track, especially in the world of electronic music. The artistic tendencies seem to be repetitive, and well, a bit grey. But when LA-based, Dreamers Delight and Austin-based Cloudchord come together...touching, technicolor notes and melodies rise from the ashes to remind me why electronic music is a legendary artistic locus in the entire timeline of art and music. Their co-written track, "Swirls" is a flighty one, warming your senses, dipping you in gold, and most importantly, evoking emotion. It's a live electronic gospel, with structured layers and meditative guitar riffs. Ironically (but probably intentionally), it sounds like the intangible sounds of "swirls-" it almost tickles when you listen. "Swirls" is a trip, and you peak with a sense of euphoria and come down satisfied, taught, and more aware. Dreamers Delight and Cloudchord have created something very special with "Swirls." Get your headphones, or your aux and start streaming today. 

LORDE - PERFECT PLACES (THE WHITE PANDA REMIX)

We've been seeing a lot of these Lorde remixes come through, and though we like many of them, I am feeling this one the most! The White Panda are back with a fresh take on "Perfect Places" by the Aussie princess, and it's packed full of that epic dance party vibe, which is what The White Panda are all about! With bouncy rhythms and those soulful Lorde vocals, this is an instant club hit. Perfect timing too, because our boys are coming through SF for a home town rager at the end of this month. September 30 at Mezzanine The White Panda will be dropping he craziest party vibes yet ... I can't wait for this show! Tickets are on sale, but they wont last so get yours fast!