BEAUTIFUL BUZZZ

SENSU - ISSUES FT. RYCK JANE

MusicKelsey JamesComment

As Sensu anticipates the release of her forthcoming debut album titled Embrace, she tantalizes our earholes once more with “Issues” featuring Ryck Jane. As a classically trained pianist, she incorporates her musical knowledge into every aspect of her music, creating something new and innovative in the hip-hop-fused electronic world. On this specific single, she explains she was inspired by “Asian music and instruments,” which you can definitely hear within the various production elements. She wanted to make a female MC to make the track “complete,” and Ryck Jane worked her magic.

Sensu’s debut album will be released later this summer, with a sprinkle of single releases in between.

[PREMIERE] KALLAN HK - FLIGHT PATH / FUTURE SHOCK

Music, Original Mix, PREMIEREAlli LindseyComment

Radiating a fresh sense of tech-house feminism, Kallan HK is RAM Records’ razor sharp new songstress. The first lady of RAM Records, Kallan HK unveils her 2-part single “Flight Path” and “Future Shock.” A spellbinding triumph, this techno feat is a speedy treat garnished with high-energy cadences and invigorating melodies. Between its consistent rhythm and fluid digital tenor, Kallan HK effortlessly boasts her quick-witted production skills on her latest offering. Her simple yet intentionally calculated sound design keeps these breakneck beats anchored to tantalizing soundscapes. A futuristic introduction to the weekend, “Flight Path” is the warped techno gem you need to hear.

LEX & WOOD X DEAD SPACE - HUSSY (FEAT. PONY)

Music, Original MixSara NatkinsComment

Dead Space, Lex & Wood, and Pony team up for “Hussy,” a collaborative house heater ready to keep your feet moving and your body grooving into the wicked hours of the night. Producing a driving blend of tech house and techno with a touch of funky fun and sacred beats, Dead Space delivers a unique and cutting-edge style of music. With productions created almost entirely in analog accented by deep vocals and driving bass-lines, in his work Dead Space searches for a deeper meaning of the cosmos. In a seemingly flawless blend of the utmost catchy vocals, masterfully timed snares, and powerful house rhythms, “Hussy” comes as a treat from Gene Farris’ enigmatic label. The pairing of Dead Space, Lex & Wood, and Pony is a match made in heaven; all displaying their signature styles in full, each contributor holds their own while effortlessly blending their styles with their musical companions.

MOKITA - INSIDE OUT

Music, Original MixAlli LindseyComment

“Inside Out” is the chilling new single from Nashville musician Mokita. Composed as a testament to the human condition, the single is a rumination of life’s trials and tribulations. A call to the light, “Inside out” is an emotive ballad with simple, sentimental guitar melodies and poignant lyrical prose. Profoundly moving and captivating from the jump, “Inside Out” is alternative indie-pop at its apex. Velvety smooth melodies oscillate the philosophical production, leaving listeners extensively captivated. A hymn in its own right, “Inside Out” is a heavy-hearted abstract that bridges art with human nature. A blossoming triumph, Mokita is keen to sincerity on his latest offering.

THE MILLENNIAL CLUB - MI

Music, Original MixAlli LindseyComment

Four piece ensemble The Millennial Club is the indie fusion outfit you need to be listening to. Their debut EP, She’s So Insane is a 6-track series of lush guitar plucks, 80s inspired dance cadences, and crisp alternative vocals. “MI” is the 3rd cut from the EP. A labyrinth of dream pop resonance and compelling lyrical prose, “MI” is an impressive facet stitched carefully into this debut project. Anchored by its witty production and sun-soaked synths, The Millennial Club struts across dazzling soundscapes and nu-wave pop. Listen to “MI” and She’s So Insane today.

STEVE JAMES - MISSING YOU (FEAT. ERIC NAM)

Music, Original MixSara NatkinsComment

Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning producer Steve James is no stranger to the limelight. He's reached the pinnacle of success in music at the tender age of 21 but it looks like he's not slowing down any time soon. With his debut solo EP dropping this summer on Casablanca, James is proud to release his new single "Missing You" feat. K-pop superstar Eric Nam. He claims that he wants everything to be “personal and authentic, striving to connect with his fans by putting as much of himself into his music as possible. From pop to dance, Steve James has shown his incredible ability to adapt and make music that is unequivocally his own. "Missing You" meets the lofty standards that he has set throughout his glittery career, an ode to his desire to learn and expand his already considerable skillset. 

MADNAP & YETEP - IT'S JUST YOU (FT. MIRANDA GLORY)

Music, Original MixSara NatkinsComment

Having experienced considerable success as solo artists in their respective careers, Madnap and yetep are proud to unveil their brand new collaboration "It's Just You" feat. Miranda Glory. The beautiful melodic single is out now via noted tastemaker imprint Thrive Music. Stylistically, Madnap and yetep are a match made in heaven. The two producers have a penchant for producing emotive, technically sound tunes and their latest is no different. Miranda Glory's sweeping vocals add a significantly sensitive tough to an otherwise energetic bed of instrumental layering for a final product that yetep feels "showcases how versatile we can be".  

[PREMIERE] BRONZE WHALE - CRUISING (CHARLIE CROWN REMIX)

Alli LindseyComment

The Magic City-based DJ & producer Charlie Crown, formerly known as Flapo, has been consciously creating indie electronic tunes, that swirl with elegance and dance with emotion. Whether it’s one of his remixes, like the one we’re talking about today, or one of his originals, Charlie keeps it fresh ensuring that each tune inspires energy and originality. On his Bronze Whale remix for “Cruising,” Charlie turns a once eerie late night driving tune into a dance floor dynamite. By strategically using vocal chops and a gritty bass line, energy is pulsated throughout the track, as Benny’s voice rings “it’s all I know.” This track comes as the first off of Bronze Whale’s upcoming remix EP for their album The Shape of Things, slated to release in July.

CLN - FADE TO GREY

Music, Original MixAlli LindseyComment

Hailing from Brisbane, beat crafting aficionado and producer cln explores electro-R&B in his latest single, “Fade To Grey.” This atmospheric outline awakens downtempo dance music as it bleeds moody rhythms and flighty melodies. A barebones bass line allows his slackened vocals to rise from the grainy shadows embedded within. A breezy listen with mellow lyrical musings, “Fade To Grey” is a mellifluous feat from the versatile musician. Delivered with warmth and intellectuality, the impressive artist continues to forge his own path with each release. Get lost in this ethereal reflection of cln’s inner monologue.