Formed in 2019, Forester is a relatively new indie-electronic duo to the scene but has already seen a lasting impact on their music. The LA-based group is comprised of Xander Carlson and David Parris, both of whom write, produce and sing. Their music blends acoustic instrumentation with electronic elements that create a state of warmth for the listener. The tandem’s latest single, “Undercover” is a mutation of modern indie, pop, and electronic music, ornamented with small but potent production flourishes indicative of a set of artists fully in control of their creative output. That said, Forester consistently manages to gracefully ride the fine line between maintaining their style while at the same time breaking new ground.
[PREMIERE] LOVE LEVEL - BAD BYE
Music, Original Mix, PREMIERECommentSuper-babe duo Love Level just dropped their ethereal bedroom-pop gem “Bad Bye.” A loose-limbed and lassiez-faire attitude this quick-witted indie gem is worth the replay. Despite being a relatively fresh face to the Aussie indie scene, the tandem is far from novice. Charming and spell-binding to boot, “Bad Bye” is intuitive and steeped in moody hooks. With a subtly electronic underbelly, this atmospheric-pop hit blends a series of musical elements to create a genre-bending success. Brushed with alternative strokes, this shadowy success is brimming with authenticity, Love Level is already a Beautiful Buzzz favorite. Tune out and listen to “Bad Bye” today.
ELI FOLA - SOUNDSCAPE TO FREEDOM
Music, Original MixCommentLean into Eli Fola's sonic universe through four dynamic tracks. A wondrous fusion of traditional Nigerian sounds, electronic, jazz, house, and classical music, Fola's Soundscape To Freedom EP explores the life of a Black person living in America. Eli Fola is a Nigerian born, New York-based multidisciplinary artist with a penchant for pushing the boundaries of sound. His expansive work has been featured in publications like The New York Times, Vogue, Okayplayer, Impose, and Wonderland Magazine, who noted Fola's "truly unique, infectious harmonies" and praised him as "the ultimate chill out and relax artist." With a handful of outstanding accolades under his young belt, Fola also boasts an impressive label of his own, Techafrique — an NYC-based Afro House and Techno label promoting progressive Black ideas. In 2017, he was a TEDx speaker and performer, focusing his talk on how music can be used to reconcile and highlight differences in culture and identity.
QUIET BISON - HIGH LIKE THIS (FEAT. REO CRAGUN)
Music, Original MixCommentA highly anticipated return to music, Portland-based experimental producer Quiet Bison teams up with Reo Cragun on “High Like This.” The lead single to his debut album that’s expected to release early 2021, “High Like This” is a marriage between glitch-hop and interstellar electronica. Quiet Bison has been consistently celebrated by high-profile tastemakers for his forward-thinking and geometric sound design that transcends the mainstream. Although the track is a puzzle piece of obscure sound, it remains approachable and affable. Equal parts banging and mellow, “High Like This” is melodically psychedelic. Stay tuned for more from the budding visionary.
[PREMIERE] BRISKEY - NOTHING TO LOSE EP
Music, Original Mix, PREMIERECommentAustralian artist Briskey is a proper one-man-band. His latest EP Nothing To Lose is a formidable 5-track triumph that arrives at the intersection of pop, rock, and electronica. With an expansive and versatile dexterity, Briskey’s anticipated EP blends a series of refreshing genres and soundscapes. This rocktronic pop opus is neon in color, crafting aural worlds that are tailored for any listening experience. His organic instrumentation strikes against an underbelly of pop-oriented digital pulses that remain consistent through each of the five tracks. An exciting act that stays on an upward trajectory and consistently delivers impressive projects, Nothing To Lose is Briskey at his best. Watch this space for more.
[PREMIERE] EQUANIMOUS & AURALPONIC - TAHINI KIATSU
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Ahead of his debut 9-track album, Equanimous delivers “Tahini Kiatsu” via Gravitas Recordings. The spiritual-bass LP boasts nine distinct features from various vocalists and producers. “Tahini Kiatsu” calls on the musical genius of producer and composer Auralponic. Together, the tandem craft meditative, interstellar soundscapes that thrive on kaleidoscopic electronic elements and blissful piano riffs. A layered and well-mixed listening experience, both artists bring their respective talents to the table without clashing. Steeped in a psychedelic bravado that arrives at the intersection of bass and hip-hop, “Tahini Kiatsu” manages to blend a series of genres into a single cocktail of spiritually-resounding rhythms. Its mystic nature is glaring but entirely comforting and approachable. Tailored for a trip to the moon and moments of solitude alike, “Tahini Kiatsu” is only a sliver of Equanimous’ debut album that is slated for release October 2.
LA PRIEST - BEGINNING (TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentHonestly … I am obsessed with this remix right now. I play it like 10 times a day every day for the past few weeks and I can’t go another day without getting up here. British producer Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs delivers a delicious new wave indie dance remix of “Beginning” By LA Priest … and all I gotta say is if you know … you know! So good!!
ALEX METRIC & AMTRAC - UPSWING
Music, Original MixCommentOh Shit! This jam is siiiiick y’all! If you were looking for some deep house dance floor fire … found it! I’ve had a crush on Alex Metric for years … this UK producer seems to always deliver dance music tracks that are everything I need in my life. Also, Amtrac is like one of my favorite people ever … we’ve done so many shows with that sweet southern man I’ve lost count. I digress … you get these two legends together and fucking magic happens! With pulsating synthed out melodies and bouncy melodic beats, this one has a touch of electro 80’s vibes with deep house ethereal climbs that will have you up and down and spinning around! Yassss Kween!! “Upswing” out now via Anjunadeep and I highly suggest picking this one up HERE!
MILD MINDS - WALLS (THROWING SNOW REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentAs we’re slowing coming to the end of another tumultuous week here in the US - I’m spending my day turning to my UK dance music brethren to relieve some of my woes … and as their country goes back into a new covid shutdown I mentally prepare for America to do the same in about 6 to 8 weeks. I send my love out to the British people by simply saying … let’s dance in lockdown! Deep house producer Throwing Show dropped this rad remix of “Walls” from Mild Minds which you can swoop via Foreign Family Collective. With it’s warm vibes and synthy melodies, this groove creates a sexy dance backdrop to our pandemic problems … and while we might not be able to be up in the club, we can feel this one at our at home dance parties.
