Manila Killa‘s debut EP 1993 came out of nowhere and has quickly become my favorite thing to listen to right now. It’s filled with super clean and catchy production and has some great guest features too. My favorite song, “Skin”, features alternative pop/R&B/electronic group OutsideOUTSIDE and has one of the most satisfying drops I’ve heard this year–but don’t expect screeching …
San Holo – Lead Me Back
The evolution of San Holo‘s style has been really cool to watch. “Lead Me Back” is one of his most indie rock sounding releases to date, which certainly isn’t a bad thing—especially since the electronic stylings still have a strong presence. It’s probably not an easy combination to pull off, but San Holo does it with a natural ease. 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” …
Petit Biscuit – Wide Awake
The latest from French producer Petit Biscuit is a powerful fusion of sounds that spans multiple genres and styles. “Wide Awake” pairs lush synths and piano, thick bass lines, and somber vocals to make for a seriously impressive 3-minute electronic journey. The song makes several unexpected twists and turns—the first drop and dubstep-style cuts being the most surprising. Everything about …
Quinn XCII – Holding Hands (feat. Elohim)
Quinn XCII‘s new album has arrived and the very first song—a melancholic collaboration with Elohim—is a true standout. “Holding Hands” is a heart-wrenching song about moving on that features softly crooned vocals from both artists alongside warm and elegant production. It’s easily my favorite song from the Michigan artist’s latest project, but the rest of the album is certainly worth …
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, …
Tycho – Jetty
Fortnite streaming star Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has teamed up with big time producers Alesso, 3LAU, and Tycho for a cool little Fortnite themed project called Ninjawerks. Tycho’s contribution is the first we’ve heard from him in a while, so we’ll take it! “Jetty” embodies that classic Tycho sound with hypnotizing percussion, gorgeous synths, and a dreamy vibe. Check it out …
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 …
ODESZA – Falls (TOKiMONSTA Remix)
In case you hadn’t heard, your favorite electronic duo released an amazing remix EP. Everybody likes ODESZA and TOKiMONSTA is obviously no different. Her remix of “Falls” flips the original on it’s head by accentuating the lows and pushing the highs to new heights. Toki’s confident percussion builds into an epic blossoming of chopped vocals and soaring synths, making for …
Animal Collective – My Girls (Baaku Remix)
Denver-based producer Baaku makes an outstanding first impression with his gorgeous remix of Animal Collective‘s 2009 single, “My Girls”. He preserves the upbeat energy of the original while adding powerful synths and hard-hitting percussion—making this one an exciting listen from start to finish. Be sure to follow Baaku on Soundcloud and stream/download this killer remix below.