San Fran producer T-Mass recently put an upbeat, energetic spin on Two Friends pop single “Dollar Menu”. Singer Dani Poppitt‘s vocals are still front and center, but T-Mass threw in some insanely catchy synths and a powerful drop reminiscent of classic dance tunes of days past. It’s been stuck bouncing around in my head for the past few days, and I think I like it even more than the original. Check it out below and visit T-Mass’ SoundCloud for more.
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Hapa – Nine (ft. Great Dane)
The debut album from LA based producer Hapa is a cohesive project loaded with dark and eerie trap production from start to finish. The highlight for me is “Nine” which features blog favorite, Great Dane. It revolves around a sample of children reciting a simple playground rhyme, with distorted bass synths and minimalistic percussion creating a menacing vibe. The song steadily creeps along, ultimately building into a hypnotic head-nodder that you won’t soon forget. Hapa and Great Dane nailed this one, so here’s hoping we get another collaboration down the line. Check out the full album, Memory Screen, here and stream “Nine” below.
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Labrinth – Vibes / Euphoria Theme (LUUDE Flip)
The theme song from HBO’s hit show Euphoria never fails to send shivers down my spine. Originally created by British singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer Labrinth, “Feel Something (Vibes)” features haunting vocals chanted alongside powerful organ notes and piano melodies—creating an incredible backdrop for some of Euphoria’s most memorable moments. Australian producer LUUDE recently put his own spin on the song, reworking it into an uptempo dance tune with warm synths and furiously paced percussion. Check it out below and head to LUUDE’s SoundCloud for more.
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Tyzo Bloom – Before U Go (feat. Lauren Marie)
Tyzo Bloom, an up and coming producer based in LA, recently released his debut EP, You Drive Me Crazy, Don’t Leave. His style is bright, bubbly, and laced with tight underlying beats—which pairs perfectly with the slew of talented vocalists he’s enlisted for the new project. One of said vocalists is Lauren Marie, who delivers a gorgeous performance alongside Tyzo’s production on my favorite track from the EP, “Before U Go”. Twinkling chimes and bouncy percussion create an irresistibly lighthearted vibe, and I absolutely love the chopped up vocals that come in a little before the midway point. Check out the full EP below and visit Tyzo Bloom’s SoundCloud for more.
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Sebastian Paul – SO DONE (feat. Phoebe Ryan)
Mad Decent signee Sebastian Paul enlists vocalist Pheobe Ryan on his smooth new single, “SO DONE”. Paul’s breathy vocals flow freely alongside a sturdy beat with ebbing synths, making for a hypnotizing head-nodder. Pheobe Ryan’s vocal section comes in at the perfect time, creating an ethereal intermission before the song kicks back into gear. Definitely keep an eye on this guy, as it seems he might be working his way up to another EP or album. Follow him on SoundCloud and give “SO DONE” a listen below.
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Groke – Drowning
“Drowning” is a trippy instrumental from up and coming UK based producer Groke. He says it’s a song about “the turbulent descent into the deep blue darkness”, which nicely sums up how this one feels. An intro with frenetic strings leads into an otherworldly vocal style synth, then plummets into the abyss with a monstrous beat. Before it ends, the string section makes a grand return—tying everything together and putting an exclamation point on this unique new tune. If you’re feeling this one, be sure to check out the rest of Groke’s work on SoundCloud, and stream “Drowning” below.
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MEMBA – Boundless
Production duo MEMBA released their highly anticipated SAGA-II EP last week and it more than lived up to the hype. The entire project is a cohesive experience—from MEMBA’s unique, worldly production, to the incredible short film that accompanies it. Check out one of my new favorite tracks, “Boundless”, below and listen to the rest of the EP on SoundCloud.
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So & So – Alone
There’s not much info on So & So, but I really like this kind of stuff. I first heard “Alone” a few days ago and it stuck with me. It’s an instrumental that starts with some pretty piano and unfolds into a hypnotizing jam featuring plucky synths, breathy vocal samples, and a sturdy beat. Listen to the rest of So & So‘s work on SoundCloud and stream “Alone” below.
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Y2K & bbno$ – lalala
I first heard this one on a stupid instagram video and haven’t been able to get it out of my head. “lalala” is the first single off producer Y2K‘s upcoming EP, Dream Eater and it’s catchy as hell. It’s a collaboration between producer Y2K and Canadian rapper bbno$ that features a thumping beat and super catchy lyrics. It’s short, sweet, and guaranteed to worm its way into your head. Both Y2K and bbno$ are worth checking out on SoundCloud, so be sure to give ’em a follow if you like “lalala”. Stream it below.
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Cozway & Jon Casey – Ambush
“Ambush” was first heard last year on RL Grime’s Halloween VII mix and fans have been clamoring for a proper release ever since. It’s finally here, and it was worth the wait. The two newest additions to the Sable Valley roster bring the heat on this monstrous trap collaboration. Cozway and Jon Casey fuse their respective sounds—creating a frenetic and hard hitting song that quickly builds momentum and never lets up. If you’re not already familiar with these guys, be sure to check them out on SoundCloud (Cozway | Jon Casey), along with all the previous Sable Valley releases.
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