Producer SwuM teams up with chief. on this insanely chill new song, “Lost in Flight”. It’s an elegant instrumental that hypnotizes with it’s soothing chords and spacious vibe. On the surface it may sound simple enough, but a surprising amount of detail and texture reveals itself with the right pair of headphones. SwuM is one of my go-to producers when …
MEMBA – Chasing Light Pt.2 (ft. Mothica)
A new MEMBA track is always a treat. Most recently, the duo reworked their amazing song with Mothica, “Chasing Light“, by upping the tempo and unleashing a killer beat to transform the original into a euphoric dance track. The vocals and overall feel still pack an emotional punch, and the new instrumentation adds a layer of freshness to a track …
Birdriot – Wanna Go (Colson XL Remix)
Up and coming producers Colson XL put a hypnotic spin on Vancouver based artist Birdriot‘s new song “Wanna Go”. The original is a spacey pop/R&B tune with warbling autotuned vocals and clean production. Colson XL’s remix maintains the core elements of the song while introducing slick new percussion and synths, chopping the vocals, and speeding things up to create a …
PatrickReza & Dalys – Strung Out
LA based producer PatrickReza recently released the excellent 3-song Strung Out EP and it’s been in heavy rotation for me. The whole project is really good, but “Strung Out” is the track I keep coming back to. It features softly crooned vocals surrounded by pulsing bass and minimalistic instrumentation, creating a haunting, late night vibe that’s irresistible. Stream it below …
Koresma – Northern Lights
Koresma recently dropped the incredibly chilled out “Nothern Lights”, which is the second song from his upcoming EP North. This LA based producer is currently one of my favorite artists in the realm of downtempo instrumental music. You can tell a lot of love goes into each and every one of his songs, and “Northern Lights” is no different—it’s smooth …
Vandelux – Lost In Common EP
With his debut EP, San Francisco based singer, songwriter, and producer Vandelux delivers a cohesive and engaging batch of songs laced with smooth house production. Between the catchy, digitized vocals in “Feel Good”, the deep and hypnotizing beat in “Live Forever”, and the twangy acoustic guitar in “Ride or Die”, this project truly highlights Vandelux’s versatility as a producer. His …
Flume – Rushing Back (feat. Vera Blue)
Flume has been playing this one out live for a while now, and I’ve been patiently waiting for the official release. Now the day has come and it was well worth the wait. “Rushing Back” features gorgeous vocals from Vera Blue, backed by the style of intricate production that embodies Flume’s signature sound. There’s really nothing else out there that …
EKALI – Be Fine (feat. Wafia)
Mainstay electronic producer Ekali enlists talented singer Wafia for breezy new single, “Be Fine”. Lush layers of instrumentation unfold alongside Ekali’s delicate vocals, with waves of catchy synths kicking in with the chorus. Everything comes together perfectly on this one, creating a dreamy sound that’s hard to resist.
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 …
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 …