Ahead of his debut album, Belgian producer Jerro returns with his blissful indie electronic ballad “Lost For Words” via Lane 8’s record label This Never Happened. Enlisting a stirring vocal feature from Australia’s own Panama, this emotive cut is painted with deep shades of warmth. An immersive listen with textured synths and engulfing electronic melodies, the collaborative effort is swathed in comfort and artistic synchronicity. Panama’s familiar vocal instrument melts like butter atop Jerro’s subtly surging synths work breathing life into a harmonic digital lullaby. Yet another enthralling single ahead of his highly-anticipated debut LP, Jerro reminds listeners that he’s an authentic force to be reckoned with at the forefront of emerging alternative dance music. Watch this space.
Alternative Electronic
MATVEÏ - LAGOON
Music, Original MixCommentLikened to the sounds of KAYTRANADA and Disclosure, French DJ/producer Matveï walks a tight rope with alternative-electronic on one side and avant-garde pop on the other. His latest single “LAGOON” comes by the way of French-Japanese music and fashion label Kitsuné. The song is a heady electronic crossover cut with chromatic vocals and futuristic finishes. With psychedelic cadences toppling through syncopated rhythm patters, “LAGOON” is a dizzying treat from start to finish. An eclectic and genre twisting joint, Matveï is committed challenging the status quo of modern dance music.
SYLVAN PAUL - AMERICA
Music, Original MixCommentSylvan Paul’s single “America” is more of a riot than a protest. The NYC-based musician just delivered his 3-track EP America which details his frustration with the ongoing social unrest in The United States. Firm in his unwavering beliefs against gun violence, police brutality, and war, America is an honest look into the mind of a true American rebel. Composed in the vein of a Nicolas Jaar cut, Sylvan’s EP title track is an ocean deep offering that boasts minimalist production styles in parallel to his cavernous vocal instrument. Although opaque in genre, “America” can be filed under alternative electronic. Infused with digital sentiments, the track simultaneously offers an organic spirit that mirrors modern indie-rock. In all of its artistic success, “America” is far more than music. An in-depth manifesto on modern American politics, Sylvan Paul makes it clear that he stands on the side of the revolutionary.
NICOLAS - DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT
Music, Original MixCommentNICOLAS just released the final look into his forthcoming EP. Written, produced, mixed, and mastered by his own hand, “DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT” is a genre-opaque single rooted in house melodies, trance rhythms, and indie style vocal samples. The track grabs your attention from its first note to its final crescendo, hypnotizing you along the way. One part mellow and one part energizing “DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT"‘s downtempo atmosphere is confronted by a dance-floor-ready, four-on-the-floor beat. A blossoming figure in the alternative electronic music space, it’s safe to say NICOLAS is entering his halcyon days. Watch this space for the full unveiling of his EP.
CLN - DUST
Music, Original MixCommentAustralian artist cln delivers yet another heartfelt single, “DUST.” A slow burner with anesthetic rhythms, cln’s latest is warm and emotional. Driven by quick snares and lengthy, drawn-out synths this melodic single is a righteous musical paradox. Melancholic chords tug at the heartstrings creating an outline of sounds that feel deeply personal to the listener. Stitched together with lyrical imagery and prose, “DUST” is a noteworthy release from the creator.
WHITE LIGHTS - SIMULATION BREAKDOWN
Music, Original MixCommentBack with another reflective and emotionally stirring single White Lights delivers “Simulation Breakdown,” the second look into his debut album NUMBSKULL. A multi-dimensional track that draws a parallel between anxiety and sound, White Lights personifies the break in time which occurs in moments of emotional strife. A brilliant follow-up to his previously released cut “Body Trap,” the Brooklyn-based creator has set a specific and streamlined tone for the forthcoming LP. Successful in his ability to blend genres that would otherwise be considered contradictory, White Lights turns a paradox into something natural. A textured and dreamlike experience, “Simulation Breakdown” goes above and beyond expectations.
SUPER DUPER - FEEL MY WAY
Music, Original MixCommentCapitalizing on an undeniable hot streak, Nashville producer Super Duper delivers his stunning Prelude LP. “Feel My Way” is carefully placed within the 7-track album as the lead single. A colorful echo chamber of synths and whispering vocal samples, this Super Duper original is an atmospheric introduction to the impressive album. A cinematic gem, this blossoming single is quintessential Super Duper. A genre-blending treat rooted in alternative-electronic cadences “Feel My Way” is elegantly detailed with digital poetry. Orchestrated with care and innovation, Super Duper’s album Prelude is a full-bodied win. Listen today.
ANIMÁL - LET ME DOWN
Music, Original MixCommentAn impressive debut from the Brooklyn-based duo, indie-electronic outfit ANIMÁL unveils “Let Me Down.” The lead single to their forthcoming Flight album, “Let Me Down” is an immersive experience from start to finish. Laced with breathy synths and punchy kicks, ANIMÁL performs every live instrument heard on the track and throughout the impending album. Showcasing their penchant for live electronic music the twosome exists in a self-created space somewhere between the jam scene and the dance floor. Co-produced by Pluko, “Let Me Down” is not your standard debut. Launching a project is no easy feat, but ANIMÁL does it seamlessly. Perfectly mixed and streamlined to a tee, the rising act comes out of the gate running. Watch this space for more from ANIMÁL.
SUPER DUPER - DO IT FOR MYSELF / BE RIGHT THERE
Music, Original MixCommentElectrifying Nashville, alternative-electronic producer Super Duper delivers another 2-sided single on The Fader’s official record label. Featuring the help from Jai Wolf collaborator Mr. Gabriel, “Do It For Myself” and “Be Right There” are two interconnecting facets that define the DNA of this tandem release. The lead single to the A/B side gem is a 2020 blend of future bass and experimental electronic. The genesis of the single is rich with a candied dance-floor rhythm that evolves into something stormier. Chopped up glitchy bass cadences explode creating a watercolor mirage of diverging melodies. “Be Right There” is a narcotic follow up to its predecessor. Still riveting and distinctly vibrant, this B-side track is more about fluid rhythm than geometric sound design. An evolving listen from A to B, Super Duper continues to make a name for himself. Listen to his latest today.
