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 …
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 …
Sapphire Adizes – Proof of Concept
Sapphire Adizes is a saxophonist, producer, and singer-songwriter who creates meaningful and experimental electronic music. My favorite song of his, “Proof of Concept”, is an entrancing journey from start to finish. A series of interesting vocal samples are interspersed throughout the track, linking together three wildly unique musical sections. It starts with softly crooned vocals that dissolve into an eerie …
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 …
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 …
Taska Black – Backwards Love (ft. TRACE)
The bitbird label has been on a roll lately with releases from San Holo, Eastghost, and now a new single from Taska Black. “Backwards Love” is a delicate and dreamy electronic pop tune featuring sultry vocals from vocalist TRACE and warm, organic production from Taska Black. Pitched vocal samples and melancholic guitar strums build into cascading percussion and synths, with …
Kiiara – Feels (LICK Remix)
LA based producer LICK is known for his heavy industrial sound, but he lightens things up with this shimmering remix of Kiiara‘s hit song “Feels”. The original vocals remain mostly intact, while LICK introduces layers of sweeping synths and bubbly effects. Even though it’s more light hearted than his usual style, it still packs a punch—especially when the chorus comes …
Forester – Spark
Charming steel drums and reverb drenched vocals make for a beautiful auditory trip on “Spark”—the debut single from California based duo Forester. It’s a gently rolling indie/electronic song that also features a chorus layered with pitched vocal samples and subtle bass synths, which add a bit of power to the otherwise subdued vibe. This is the first thing I’ve heard …
Jaron – These Thoughts In My Head
Los Angeles musician Jaron‘s new song is a beautiful, intense, and melancholic piece of electronic music that speaks volumes of the talent this young artist possesses. “These Thoughts In My Head” is the first thing I’ve heard from Jaron and it instantly made a fan out of me. After a slow burning start, the song explodes with pristine synths and …
Kasbo – Places We Don’t Know (ford. Remix)
Talented young producer ford. puts a deep, mellow spin on Kasbo‘s single “Places We Don’t Know.” He goes for a more organic sound with this remix, adding in layers of chill piano and allowing the song to build upon itself and naturally unfold. The result is a smooth reworking of an energetic original, and it marks yet another successful release …