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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Jerry Folk – Sneeze
Here’s an upbeat instrumental tune from Jerry Folk‘s brand new Sneeze EP. Like the rest of the EP, “Sneeze” is a buttery smooth and tightly produced song that’s all too easy to get lost in. Complex rhythms of cool synths, catchy guitar riffs, chimes, and bouncy keys create an energetic, but mellow vibe. It’s also the only song on the …
TRAILS – DMMH
With his first release of the year, Berlin-based producer TRAILS delivers a stunning new song titled “DMMH”. It’s filled with summery guitar and hard charging synths, with delicate piano sections interspersed to round things out. Overall it’s a really pretty piece of electronic music that’s an absolute pleasure to digest. Check out more from TRAILS on SoundCloud and stream “DMMH” …
Shlohmo – THE END
The End is near. Shlohmo is set to make his grand return with new album THE END on March 22nd. He announced the upcoming project by releasing this single, also titled “THE END”, which bodes extremely well for the rest of the album. It’s an eerie track that’s warbly and full of incredible texture, with a deceptively simple beat to …
Sofasound – Bella Anima
Florida based producer Sofasound brings in the new year on a positive note with “Bella Anima”, which translates to “Beautiful Soul” in Italian. Like much of his work, “Bella Anima” is a highly polished instrumental that’s about as chilled out as it gets. Warm instrumentation, smooth electronic elements, and catchy vocal samples are blended together in an impressively natural way, …
PINES – Speak
Rising Australian electronic duo PINES have been quietly releasing some insanely good music lately. Their latest song “Speak” is a smooth, trance inducing dance track that features sultry vocals, heavenly pads, and a crisp, thumping beat to tie it all together. PINES‘ laid back and accessible style sometimes reminds me of Odesza, which is obviously high praise, and I fully …
Cozway – Nightshade
The latest from innovative producer Cozway features frenetic percussion and otherworldly sounds that create an eerie and uneasy vibe. “Nightshade” starts with tribal sounding drums that build up to a thunderous drop and onslaught of unexpected sounds. Cozway’s sound is completely unique and he’s hands down one of my favorite artists right now. Check out the rest of his SoundCloud …