“Purple Sky” is a wildly chilled out instrumental that features steamy guitar work and tight, organic percussion. The song and title fit together perfectly, evoking a mental image of warm summer nights and gorgeous sunsets. This is the first time I’d heard of producers Momo Safi and No7ice, but after hearing this collaboration I’m really hoping they decide to team …
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 …
Almost There – Dusk
16 year-old producer Almost There is an up and coming artist that’s brimming with talent, and his new song “Dusk” puts that talent on full display. It’s a warm, summery instrumental that features catchy guitar work, playful melodies, and a light hearted vibe — all of which combine to form the perfect auditory pick-me-up. Check out Almost There’s SoundCloud for …
wh?t – Not Dead Yet
What a way to start a musical career! “Not Dead Yet” is the very first song from 19 year old producer wh?t, but it’s got the kind of unique flavor and polished execution that make it sound like something a seasoned vet would create. The song’s structure revolves around a relaxed beat and beautifully hazy guitar, which are turned on …
HXNS – Closer (ft. Chase Thomas)
Bay area producer HXNS just dropped off a new beat and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The work week is almost over and with every passing minute we’re getting “Closer” to the weekend. “Closer” combines all sorts of organic sounds to great effect — the most notable being Chase Thomas‘ sultry acoustic guitar work — and the …
Catching Flies – Komorebi
How to describe the wonderful music of London producer Catching Flies? It’s honestly hard to do justice to the beautiful feelings his music evokes, but on the most basic level it’s a melodic blend of chillwave, electronic, and downtempo – often taking the best of each genre and meshing them into a warm and easy listening experience. “Komorebi” is a …
pearl – i’m okay
They say that it’s important to shut off your brain and zone out every now and then, so if it’s been a while since you’ve done so, listening to this new song by pearl is exactly what you need. The Milwaukee based artist delivers a dose of breathtaking production that revolves around hazy and sensual guitar work. Clocking in at …
s e s h – shoots and ladders
It was only a few days ago that I learned of s e s h and wrote about “drowning in the deep”… That track certainly caught my attention, but this one… well this one officially won me over. “shoots and ladders” reminds me of Shlohmo in his prime. And Shlohmo is one of my all-time favorites, so please please please …
Lost Canvas – Just Us
Song: Just Us Artist: Lost Canvas If you haven’t had the pleasure of listening to the instrumental work of shak., here’s the perfect opportunity to catch up. The Netherlands-based producer’s solo work is masterfully melancholic and hauntingly beautiful. It’s on par with some of the best tracks from Shlohmo‘s 2011 album, Bad Vibes, which is high praise coming from a …