Buzzing producer NICOLAS returns to the forefront of emerging experimental talent with his daring new cut “Left The Party.” The explorative track is a fraction of his recent 6-track What Will Be Left of Us? EP which surveys textured landscapes of distorted synths, gritty 808s, and future-forward vocals. “Left The Party” is an industrial groove infused with a tangible bounce and edgy vocal samples. Geometric rhythm patterns whisp through a chromatic digital beat that moves with a nonchalant urgency. A luminous listen from first note to last, “Left The Party” is an integral facet of the many moving parts that make up What Will Be Left of Us?.
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ALEPH - POLYMER
Music, Original MixCommentDismantling the notion of tradition in music, Burlington-based producer ALEPH is back with his mutated new cut “POLYMER.” Somewhere between EDM and dark matter, ALEPH’s music shifts shapes and eclipses modern genres. An inventor of sounds, ALEPH’s “POLYMER” is poignant and progressive. A bass-driven single that moves in any direction its called to, this hard-as-nails offering is the lead single to his debut album EGO DEATH. Steeped in psychedelic sound progressions boosted by on-the-nose bass work, “POLYMER” is proof that ALEPH’s versatility is far-reaching and unabashed. Strap in and lose yourself in this wild ride of innovation today.
COZY KEV - COMPLACENCY
Music, Original MixCommentA mystical series of collaboration and innovation, cozy kev delivers his debut album Complacency featuring co-writes and collabs from artists like Chromonicci, capshun, LYNY, and more. The Chicago producer arrives at the intersection of experimental dance music and lo-fi hip-hop. The 12-track effort is a seamless tapestry of interconnecting soundscapes and sonic reverberation. Equipt with a mellow interlude and jarring, avant-garde synth smudges. Textured and vogue as hell, cozy kev takes listeners on a cosmic trip to the future. As the album hurtles through space and time with its laid-back valor, it becomes glaringly evident that Cozy Kev is next up in the world of experimental, alternative dance music.
PURPORANGEJUICE - PURPLEORANGE
Music, Original MixCommentDistilling the sounds of lo-fi hip-hop beats and elegant electronica, Purporangejuice is a name you need to know. His freshest single, “Purpleorange” is just that- a citrus fresh song sharped by the edge of experimentation and courageous soundscapes. A series of shimmering digital hooks and infectious melodies, this Warpaint Records jewel stands out in a sea of stagnant sounds. The track’s simplicity is confronted by its wicked, cutting edge sound design that can’t be replicated. A forward-thinking progressive lo-fi success, Purporangejuice has us on the edge of our seat waiting for more tunes. Listen to “Purpleorange” now.
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.
CHROMONICCI - PROTOCOL94
Music, Original MixCommentAhead of his sci-fi inspired Metropolis2104 EP, Dallas-native and DC-based chromonicci delivers “Protocol94.” The climatic single is rich with syncopated, futuristic synths and deep transitions. Riveting piano chords strike against freeform percussive elements, creating an immersive and experimental outline of sounds. Dazzling and undeniably unique, chromonicci’s mutated musical fabric takes listeners to a place out-of-this-world. Metropolis2104 is due in full Friday, August 28.
My goal for this project was to combine sci-fi/adventure storytelling with imagery inspiring sounds. With Metropolis2104, I am able to place the listener in my metropolitan mega-city based in the year 2104. These 4 tracks detail a story of high-level government corruption and scientific testing, where a protagonist begins their quest to expose the truth of the government's unethical practices.”- chromonicci
[PREMIERE] ZOLA COURTNEY - NOTHING TO LOSE (EKCLE REMIX)
Music, PREMIERE, RemixCommentAt the heels of a milestone remix for DJ Shadow and De La Soul, Bristol-based twosome Ekcle returns to the forefront of emerging alternative dance music with a wicked new take on Zola Courtney’s “Nothing To Lose.” The namesake track to her 2019 EP Nothing To Lose, Courtney’s celebrated indie-pop single is a tailor-made sound template for the always-imaginative Ekcle. A glimpse into their zealous artistic perspective, the budding musical duo gives the already-impressive cut a kaleidoscopic treatment. Embedded in the experimental fabric that Ekcle is best known for, this opulent remix still manages to pay homage to the original pop-oriented gem. Steeped in the left-of-center style they’re best known for, Ekcle orchestrates a flip that is widely accessible without compromising their complex, digital sound-design. A vibrant, polished remix overwhelmed with replay value, Ekcle’s “Nothing To Lose” reimagination is a one-of-a-kind soundtrack.
[PREMIERE] FIRSTWORLD - JUST A FEELING (LUIS CRUCET REMIX)
Music, Original Mix, PREMIERECommentMiami-based producer Luis Crucet made waves in the electronic music atmosphere with his debut EP Current. Following critically-acclaimed praise across the EDM blogosphere, this Beautiful Buzzz favorite returns to with his first track of 2020. An official remix of FirstWorld’s “Just a Feeling,” Luis Crucet drapes the original in jagged synths and adds shadows to the blossoming vocal samples. Experimental at its core, Luis Crucet’s remix is reminiscent of the musical genius of Flume. A balanced triumph, Crucet succeeds in his efforts to create something novel, something entirely his own. Future bass melodies whirr around sharp, glossy digital tones giving birth to a hypnotic listening experience. A riveting remix that capitalizes on the clever tenor of the original, Luis Crucet’s first original remix is an opulent success.
NYA BLOOM - NEED YOU
Music, Original MixCommentHypnotic whispers serve as reminders to breathe and think. The music builds, the breath continues, and the twist and turns of the monologue come to an end. The 3-minutes are up. The breathing geometry and sounds of binaural beat oscillation continue for another 17-minutes, abruptly cutting off with the haunting falsetto of what one can only assume is the same Nya Bloom that brought us to this strange place. An immersive experience hidden in plain sight, this chapter of Nya Bloom's existence contains a moving visual experience for those brave enough to indulge. The only clue left behind as to what this all means is a link in the description to an effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Dig deeper, there may be more than meets the eye. "Need You" is the second single of Nya Bloom's 4-part debut project Exhale, releasing in the Summer of 2020. Exploring motifs of love, loss, and ultimate acceptance, finding respite in-breath is the key to a full exhale.
