Brooklyn-based DJ and producer, Saint Velez has emerged out of the notoriously industrial New York scene, cutting his teeth in warehouses from Bushwick to Bedstuy. Having released a slew of singles and EPs in 2021, including his charting number, “Load of My Mind” via Back In Black Recordings, and “Cigarette Cuts” via T78’s Autektone Dark, the rising talent looks to reenter the release radar with his debut full-length LP, Warehouse Poetry via De-Konstrukt Records. A propulsive effort from start to finish, the 10-track album weaves a sinuous path through the New York underground, transporting listeners to a time zone somewhere between sunset and daybreak, scraping the depths of the night. Born out of internal conflict, Warehouse Poetry highlights the trials and tribulations of a raver embedded within the scene, following the highs and lows in an unending journey to sunrise. Following a loose theme based on Liam Neeson’s character in The Gray, who carries a poem from his wife who recently passed in both the film and real life, the LP serves as a reminder of passion in sound, situated outside of a corrupted crowd. Warehouse Poetry successfully encapsulates the weekly odyssey of the dedicated raver, escaping from the world, only to emerge yet again.
FREYA BEER - LOVE CHILD
Music, Original MixCommentCreating her own genre, glam noir songstress Freya Beer just dropped her new single “Love Child.” Surveying femininity in its proximity to tragedy, the composition, from songwriting to instrumentation, is powerful, seductive, and dramatic. Brushed with strokes of grunge grandeur and alt-pop aromas, Freya Beer’s “Love Child” is striking.
Speaking on the track Freya says, “My new single ‘Love Child’ is an important release as it touches upon the subject of ‘gaslighting.’ In comparison to my previous releases, this is not a love song. The lyrics speak from the experience of coming across individuals in life who undermine and try to claim your knowledge and creativity by opposing themselves as the victim in the situation they’ve caused. The subject of the song is something which I haven’t touched upon in my songwriting before but being able to share it on a wider platform and become a story which people can relate to is a way of telling my story.”
A melodramatic delight with an edgy appeal and empowering themes, “Love Child” is worth the replay.
MATRODA - WASTING TIME
Music, Original MixCommentHouse aficionado Matroda just unveiled his funky, dancefloor-ready single “Wasting Time.” A culmination of all things house music, “Wasting Time” finds its way through valleys of groove that move with a synth-guided techno cadence. The pulsing beat at its underbelly creates a relentless jig that gets the feet moving faster than its well-balanced, steady tempo. A refreshing and sophisticated club cut, “Wasting Time” was made for nightlife. Listen to “Wasting Time” today.
WENZDAY & BINGEWATCH - SHAKE
Music, Original MixCommentBringing the sounds of the West Coast underground to the global spotlight, LA-based producers Wenzday and Bingewatch team up to reveal a refined tech-house joint aptly titled “Shake.” A synergistic collaboration designed for the dancefloor, “Shake” is a fiery club cut made for warehouse romps and sinful indulgence. A culmination of LA’s underground dance scene, this four-on-the-floor thrasher is a testament to the tandem’s artistic chemistry and growing influence on the West Coast. Watch this space for more from hau5trap and their growing roster of dance music all-stars.
EVA SHAW X THOUXANBANFAUNI X DB BANTINO - MIDNIGHT STRANGERS
Music, Original MixCommentMarking her first release of the year, multifaceted talent and DJ/producer Eva Shaw returns to the release radar with alluring new single “Midnight Strangers” with Thouxanbanfauni and DB Bantino via her w. The latest follows Eva Shaw’s December collaboration with DB Bantino, “34 Hrs,” and her July collaboration with Thouxanbanfauni, ‘RAQX’. As she pivots into the most promising year of her career, the versatile Eva Shaw continues the rollout for her forthcoming debut album, Solo slated for release on April 29th. “Midnight Strangers” immediately kicks off with a hypnotizing groove, directly paired with Eva Shaw and DB Bantino’s sultry vocals. Featuring prominent bass sounds and percussive detailing, the offering serves listeners an irresistible soundscape. Channeling late-night thoughts, the track showcases pulsating production elements and a soulful atmosphere. At the halfway point Thouxanbanfauni’s lyricism and flow take over, carrying listeners further into the track's sonic journey. Meeting at the apex of each artist's respective style, “Midnight Strangers” serves as a standout R&B hit.
CHAE - ON & ON
Music, Original MixCommentContinuing her debut solo EP rollout, multifaceted talent chae is back with a new single, “On & On”. The latest from the Los Angeles-based contemporary R&B singer-songwriter brings forth a longing, yearnful feeling with diaphanous vocals and sultry instrumentation. Shaping her experience of finding herself through love and heartbreak, “On & On” is a glimpse into her forthcoming EP, Letters I’ll Never Write. The latest offering transports listeners to an ethereal sonic landscape, taking them into an entrancing daze. “On & On” explores chae’s journey as she searches for inner healing and someone to share love and life with. Through the track, she shows us the strength of wearing your heart on your sleeve and the power that holds. Using her emotive lyricism and soulful vocals, “On & On’ serves as a stellar addition to chae’s discography as she unfolds her story of self-acceptance and growth. Entrenched with gratitude and raw feminine energy, the resonating cut places chae as an artist to watch as she continues to share her creative expression of some of the most formative moments of her life.
MADEAUX - SOMETHING REAL
Music, Original MixCommentMiami-based artist Madeaux is back with his cinematic new single “Something Real.” A grungy delight, the hybrid electro-punk track is the first single to his impending album Near Life Experience. A slow-burning gem stitched together with rock cadences, “Something Real” is a testimony to Madeaux’s versatility as an artist. Whether it’s house, techno, hip-hop, or contemporary rock, the sonic visionary can do it all – and often all at once. An exciting new era for the celebrated creator, “Something Real” is a manifestation of Madeaux’s latest visions and dreams.
chasing luma - motions
Music, Original MixCommentCanada’s own chasing luma is alternative pop’s newest act to watch. Prior to the creation of chasing luma, the breakout indie artist was producing gold-certified dance music hits. But behind his success across the dancefloor, luma was experiencing a disconnect between his life and musical works. Following a brief creative hiatus and a rediscovery of self, chasing luma emerged from the shadows a more fulfilled artist. At the heels of his debut single “bittersweet,” chasing luma is back with the sophomore single “motions.” The soothing new track is marked by his charismatic vocals and washed-out digital beats. An indie dreamer’s delight, “motions” is poetic, mellow, and downright charming.
TATE SEDAR - FIND A WAY
Music, Original MixCommentWest Coast musician Tate Sedar is the amalgamation of a lifetime of inspiration. A natural innovator, Tate Sedar has been infatuated with sound design since he was a child who spent countless hours surveying the ins and outs of Garage Band. As an adult, Tate balances themes of mental health with the dominating energy of modern dance music and his latest single “Find a Way” follows suit. While the high-octane cut boasts explosive drops and breakbeat glitches, its edges are softened by organic instrumentals and playful background melodies. Illuminating the cheeky side of an otherwise heavy genre, “Find a Way” is a future-forward, heavy-bass gem destined for open air venues and main stages alike.
