Now that we are getting back to regular life, we've decided to try something new on the patio at The Midway! On Friday July 23 we are bringing Los Angeles duo VINDATA to the bay for an outdoor early evening party. Their mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, Future Bass, and dance sound is all vibes ... I like to call it Future Soul! Make The Midway your first Friday night stop, head over directly from work, or even be home by 10pm ... whatever you feel, just get your groove on! TICKETS are on sale now!
EMANUEL - ALT THERAPY
Music, Original MixCommentRaw, poignant, and perfectly human, Canadian artist Emanuel delivers his deeply personal debut album Alt Therapy. This affecting 12-track opus follows the album’s sibling EPs Alt Therapy Session 1: Disillusion and Alt Therapy Session 2: Transformation. While Emanuel’s musical depth runs deep thanks to the LPs yawning piano riffs, barebones production style, and poetic flow, Alt Therapy is as musically sound as it is intellectually rousing. In the spaces between his R&B prowess and soulful vocal chops listeners experience pain, hope, dispair, and triumph. A celebration and ode to all things Black and beautiful, this narrative album will echo through time.
SPEAKER HONEY - TOGETHER ALL NIGHT
Music, Original MixCommentA lucid purveyor of sound, Speaker Honey is a jack of all trades. Hailing from San Diego, the multi-instrumentalist leads with a future-focused state of mind. Debuting on mau5trap in 2019 with her Night Visions EP, the dance music luminary returns to the deadmau5-run label with her 2-track Together All Night 2 EP. Sitting at the intersection of the Internet, old school cartoons, and Ableton, you'll find Speaker Honey. She's the amalgamation of everything she knows and loves: synth-laden music, loud urban raveware, and animation. The fast-rising star can be found creating immersive techno soundscapes through each sweltering release, and her Together All Night EP is no different. Leading the charge is "All Night," a techy, electro-infused treat with a larger-than-life kick riding it's infectious synth melodies. Showcasing her unique knack for nefarious instrumentation, "All Night" is Speaker Honey at her technical best. The 2-track EP culminates in "We Belong Together," a collaborative effort between Speaker Honey and VVVIRTU. The pair connected through their "SHARE-YOUR-SONG Monday" stream, and not long after, the enchanting single was born. Glitchy synths carry the track's introduction as old school club vocals power their way into the spotlight. An impressive feat of production prowess, Speaker Honey's 2-track Together All Night is the artists' long awaited return to the mau5trap spotlight after the release of her Interrupted EP in 2020.
TASKA BLACK & VIOLET SKIES - WHEN I COME HOME
CommentUGH …. I love this track. A killer pop song stays with you for days, you long to hear it and you can help to sing along … loudly! “When I Come Home” from Taska Black & Violet Skies has been on constant repeat for the past few weeks, and I just had to share. It’s bright guitar riffs and buttery melodies match well with silky vocals … swoon! Swoop it HERE!
ILO ILO - S.0.S
CommentThere is nothing better than delicious summertime electro pop goodness. Los Angeles production duo ilo ilo delivers another bouncy feel good jam that’s going to top your vibes playlist. Pretty much everything these guys put into the world is dope! “S.O.S” is out now via ALT:Vision
ALICE GRAY - DOUBLE DECKER
Music, Original MixCommentA lucid purveyor of sound, Alice Gray triumphantly steps into 2021 with her sweltering first release of the year, “Double Decker.” Constantly innovating her own unique sound, Alice Gray's musical reach knows no bounds. The San Diego-born, Los Angeles-bred songstress cut her teeth on Garage Band beats before turning to singing and songwriting full time. In the 2nd grade, the creative started a band with her friends, where they wrote and performed their own music with accompanying dance numbers. From 2nd grade until the end of her college studies, Gray put her music dreams to the side to pursue a degree in Fine Arts, only to return to that first love of music on the heels of participating in her first ever songwriting class. Now, Gray boasts a cool 3 Million+ streams on Spotify alone; not to mention, her music has been featured on TV shows including Light As A Feather and Shadowhunters. After debuting hit singles "Del Mar" and "Summer's Gone" with Aaron Taos in 2020, the indie-pop maven returns with a captivating "Double Decker." Fusing sonic instrumentation with lush pop beats, Alice Gray creates a spellbinding treat in just over 3-minutes. Honeyed vocals swell over electric guitar riffs as Alice Gray creates a pop performance for the ages in her 2021 debut. A uniquely defined aesthetic best characterized by pop perfection, Alice Gray's "Double Decker" is not one to miss.
WAVY LUV - CASPER SUN
Music, Original MixCommentAn otherworldly figure making his descent upon Earth, Casper Sun's scope isn't bound to one singular universe. Transcending the confines of planetary restrictions, Casper Sun unveils "Wavy Luv," the lead single from his highly immersive debut LP Sunshine Radio. lead single rooted in acknowledging that what one needs is different than what one wants, "Wavy Luv" is an ode to introspection. Fusing indie instrumentation with a compelling vocal blend of hip-hop and R&B, Casper Sun's single is a nuanced amalgamation of classic styles. Showcasing an impressive mastery of genre-blending techniques, "Wavy Luv" is Casper Sun at his outright best. Singing from the heart, the ethereal creative chronicles a tale of self-desire and passion with an emphasis on treating oneself with unconditional kindness.
KASBO - LUNE FT. VANCOUVER SLEEP CLINIC (MANILA KILLA REMIX)
Music, RemixCommentOur sweet friend Manila Killla has dropped another phenomenal remix! Honestly, some of my all time favorite remixes have been from this Los Angeles base producer … he just gets me! His new spin on “Lune ft. Vancouver Sleep Clinic” by Kasbo reflects a step in a new direction as well as his emotional feelings from the past year … and I mean we’ve all been through it right? It’s deep and epic with vibes for days, I love it! You can find this track on the EP The Making of a Paracosm (Remixes Vol. 1), released 9 July on Foreign Family Collective/Counter Records ….. swoop it HERE!
TWO LANES - TRANSCEND
Music, Original MixCommentIt’s the weekend and I am totally chillin … life is returning finally and the feels are oh so good! This new track from brothers Two Lanes deserves your best set of headphones and the volume high …. because “Transcend” is gonna take you to another plane of existence. With airy melodies and a steady low beat you will be taken on a journey of sonic emotional bliss. Mmmmmm feels gooooood! You can find this track on their new Reflections EP out now via bitbird. Swoop it HERE.
