Rounding out the impressive list of singles released ahead of Bitbird’s upcoming Gouldian Finch 02 Compilation is DROELOE‘s monumental new song, “Kintsugi”. If you recall, these guys released their A Moment In Time EP a month ago, and it’s honestly one of the most exciting things I’ve heard all year. “Kintsugi” picks up right where the EP left off, with …
SOUDIERE – 1976
I’ve been really into the “chill beat with tough rap sample” thing lately, and nobody does it better than SOUDIERE. The French producer gets featured here regularly, and as long as he keeps pumping out quality tunes like this one, I don’t see that changing. His latest song, “1976,” features gorgeous production with sultry horns and percussion that thumps. And …
Tony – DEEPER ft. Ponsuda
Tony and Ponsuda, two producers and members of the EVILSIDECREW collective, recently teamed up for “Deeper” — a dreamy beat featuring faded rap vocals from Rich The Kid, Famous Dex & Jay Critch’s “You Flexing“. The vocals take a backseat in this one, acting as a rhythmic compliment to the otherworldly production, and the results are nothing short of hypnotizing.
Airia – Without You Here
Longtime Audio Aquarium favorite Airia just began an initiative to create a song a week for an entire year. Kicking things off is “Without You Here,” a tranquil instrumental that features acoustic guitar strums, airy pads, and beautifully chopped and pitched vocals. The end product is a soothing beat that maintains Airia’s signature sound while introducing innovative new elements to …
Weekend Chill Vol. 15
Here’s the 15th installment of our Weekly Chill mix series. Featuring artists like A Sol Mechanic, Toonorth, Quickly Quickly, and Tsuruda, this chilled out collection is perfect for relaxing your way into the weekend.
Mr. Carmack – Watch Me (Ft. Adam Vida)
Rhythm Roulette is a YouTube series in which a blindfolded producer picks out 3 random albums in a record shop, then samples said albums to create a beat. They’re always fun to watch, but this one is the best yet. The brilliant Mr. Carmack puts on a production clinic, using nothing but sampled sounds to create this eerily groovy beat. …
Edamame – Mango Pulp (feat. Ian Ewing)
It seems more and more uncommon that full instrumental albums are released in today’s music scene, so I’m always grateful when a gem like Chicago producer Edamame‘s Bask comes along. The entire album makes for a wonderful listening experience, but if you’re looking for something to wet your appetite, look no farther than the Ian Ewing assisted “Mango Pulp”. It’s …
Slushii – I’ll Be There
Slushii is known for his high-energy EDM and dubstep music, so “I’ll Be There” comes as a bit of a surprise. It’s the second to last song on his newly released Out Of Light album, and unlike the majority of his work, it’s just about as chilled out as it gets. Rich piano melodies and soothing pads are tied together …
SwuM. – Sizzurp
SwuM. is a producer with a knack for adding wildly unique spins to some of the most popular hip-hop tracks around. His latest beat samples the chorus from Three 6 Mafia’s classic ode to codeine, “Sippin on Some Syrup” and backs it with layers of beautiful strings and vocals borrowed from Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes soulful old song …
Ian Ewing – New Place
Veteran producer Ian Ewing recently relocated and decided to commemorate the event by dropping “New Place” — a silky smooth instrumental that’ll have your head nodding in no time. Pitched vocal samples are surrounded by balmy synths and hypnotizing percussion, resulting in a beat that’s just plain sexy. Check out the rest of Ian’s music on SoundCloud and stream “New …