TOR - LENS (O'FLYNN REMIX)

Tor · Lens (O'Flynn Remix)

Vancouver-based electronic producer Tor returns following the April release of his most recent album Oasis Sky with a rework of his atmospheric single ‘Lens,’ courtesy of the esteemed English producer O’Flynn. The remix serves as the second release off of Tor’s forthcoming remix LP of Oasis Sky, featuring exclusive remixes from the likes of Catching Flies, Fejká, Aparde, and more. Taking the more downtempo, tranquil sensibilities of the original track, O’Flynn transforms ‘Lens’ into a more experimental, chopped version. The rework sees the addition of a propulsive bassline, surrounded by floating, warped vocal cuts and layered percussive elements. The hypnotizing rendition adds a new edge to the track, with oscillating synths and transmissible breakbeats. Showcasing the music style of O’Flynn, the rework takes listeners to a sultry sonic atmosphere with heavy drums and willowing synths.

[PREMIERE] NIGHT TALES - ONE

Night Tales · One

Back with their 7th single this year, Australian tandem Night Tales deliver “One.” A dreamy disco joint with alt-pop aromas, Night Tales is in tune with their signature sound. The track is steeped in sharp synths with mellow nuances. An easy listening experience tailored for any time of day or season, “One” is unapologetically true to itself. Although the track is markedly electronic, its danceability is confronted by blossoming indie vocal work. Groovy as hell, Night Tales’ latest is just as infectious as expected. Listen to this catchy cut today and watch this space for more from the budding hybrid-electronic tandem.

ELI FOLA - SOUNDSCAPE TO FREEDOM

Lean 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.

NASAYA - JUNE

NASAYA · JUNE

Bridging the gap between pop and R&B, LA-based artist NASAYA enlists the help of Floyd Fuji to unveil their collaborative triumph “JUNE.” Another colorful and breezy tune from the Reunion Island-born musician, “JUNE” is a funky gem with an enchanting draw. Textured sounds and fortified guitar riffs stand as the pillars that lift this flighty track up towards the summer sun. A tropical offering from a beach-inspired producer and instrumentalist, “JUNE” fits in squarely with NASAYA’s already-impressive catalog. Floyd Fuji’s rhythmic vocal flow is a masterful complementary facet to this undeniably vibrant joint, cultivating an instant classic. A groovy hit for any listening experience, “JUNE” shines at the apex of indie music.

[PREMIERE] BRISKEY - DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT

Australian musician Briskey’s fresh take on dance-pop is an energizing treat to all who listen. His latest single, “Don’t Want To Talk About It” is a sanguine treat overflowing with colorful resonance. An explosive look into his forthcoming EP, this charming cut is ripe with patchwork synths and oscillating house frequencies. His crystal-cool vocals are both soothing and invigorating, working together like an uncompromising yin and yang. Anchored by a robust sax solo, this track evolves from first note to last. A careful balance between candied-pop and wicked-glitchy dance music, “Don’t Want To Talk About It” is a fantasy of sounds orchestrated by a multi-talented musician. Watch this space for more from the flourishing producer in the months to come.

SACRE - 11:00PM BECOME HUMAN

SACRE is the Parisian duo breathing a new life into contemporary electronica. Their latest offering, “11:00PM BECOME HUMAN” is rich with witty sound design and haunting synths. Robotic, Daft Punk-inspired vocals share space with a blossoming electronic progression. inherently cinematic, SACRE delivers something both retro and futuristic while avoiding on-the-nose cliches. This chromatic masterpiece is a synergistic triumph- wickedly fierce, and distinctly intelligent. An extraordinary cut, “11:00PM BECOME HUMAN” is the adventurous 5th single to SACRE’s forthcoming Love Revolution LP. Lose yourself in this chilling track and watch this space for more from these Parisian visionaries.

KASBO - ALDRIG MER (FEAT. TENDER)

Announcing his debut LP 'Places We Don't Know', Kasbo has dropped an incredibly fluid and pretty new single "Aldrig Mer". This record is a joy to listen to and further cements his place alongside Odesza on their Foreign Family label with some of the best forward thinking indie electronic producers. Having trashed an initial version of the tune, the up and coming swedish producer had this to say about it, "I trashed the entire thing except for the guitar riff part along with the chords. From there I finished up the demo and involved TENDER, who absolutely nailed the emotional vibe without ever transcending into something cheesy which often feels like a risk when doing something "pretty.”" The line between beautiful and cheesy is often hard to ride in music. But given the eloquence of his previous couple singles and the depth of this new one it's easy to hear that Kasbo is really starting to come into his own.  

FRND - MOVIES + IN YOUR DREAMS EP

Well the secret is out. The mysterious FRND has stayed ambiguous for months hiding behind the guise of a colorful Koala animation. But now with the release of his debut 'In Your Dreams' EP we've learned that FRND is none other than producer Andrew Goldstein, producer for a huge variety of big names including Britney Spears, Linkin Park, Robert Delong, Andrew Mcmahon, Celine Dion among others. I had the pleasure of seeing his debut live performance here in LA, and man I can't wait to see where this train keeps going. Our other writer Mike and I kept saying during his show that this music somehow brings us back about 10 years to the myspace days of Never Shout Never, Postal Service, and Hellogoodbye with the feel of indie rock meets electronica. Regardless the music is impeccably produced from start to finish and this latest single "Movies" is spot on again. With youth like exuberance and even children vox samples in the beginning FRND is definitely tying his music to that aesthetic, and we're totally ok with that. As the chorus drops in you can't help but bob your head. We hope there will be many more shows ahead as the EP continues to garner even more support across the web. 

BANDMASTER X EZERI - JUST PADDLE

Here's a cool record I came across in my perusings of the interwebs. The dreamy intro and casual piano lead to funky vocals and a lazy beat that really struck my fancy when I heard it. I'm not usually into more experimental music, but I thought this one had the right combination of funkiness and groove that starts to take a hold of you by the end. The end also just opens up and heads into a completely different direction from the opening leaving you rather breathless. I don't know much about Bandmaster or Ezeri other than that they are from Latvia and also just came out with an EP last Friday entitled "Stay Awake" that is also pretty tight so check it out!