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 …
Maggie Rogers – Resonant Body (Felix Snow Remix)
Song: Resonant Body (Felix Snow Remix) Artist: Maggie Rogers After seeing the video of Pharrell’s awesome reaction to Maggie Rogers’ song “Alaska”, I absolutely had to hear what else the talented Maryland based singer had out there. There’s plenty of quality material on Maggie’s SoundCloud—most of which is very folky—but this remix by Felix Snow really hit home for me. …
Josh Tobias – Beachside Lover (Z.W.Dess Remix)
Song: Beachside Lover (Z.W.Dess Remix) Artist: Josh Tobias A fresh new take on Josh Tobias‘ standout single “Beachside Lover” comes by way of Harlem, NYC based producer Z.W.Dess and his latest remix. The production is stripped down, but the charm of the original is as strong as ever — with bouncy percussion and gentle melodies giving Josh’s vocals plenty of …
CLAVVS – I’m on Fire
Song: I’m on Fire Artist: CLAVVS ATLien Alt-pop duo CLAVVS let loose this amazing cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire” and I just can’t get enough. Bellowing bass and stripped down percussion offer a nice contrast to the warm vocals and piano, making for a classy modern take on a timeless Springsteen song. Download it on iTunes and check …
On Planets – Brief Pause
Song: Brief Pause Artist: On Planets After taking a quick trip through singer/songwriter/producer On Planets‘ SoundCloud, it quickly became apparent that this is one seriously talented dude. The Canadian producers new song “Brief Pause” is a melancholic affair with heart-wrenching vocals and a skittering beat reminiscent of Shlohmo’s older work – which is high praise coming from a huge Shlohmo …
Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Tilikum (Kiso Remix)
Song: Tilikum (Kiso Remix) Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich Deep house maverick Kiso Armic (better known simply as Kiso) recently released a low key remix of Benjamin Francis Leftwich‘s “Tilikum” and it’s got me in the zone — perfect music for getting some heads down work done. Benjamin’s vocals are as soft and beautiful as ever, but they’re lifted up by …
Annabel Jones – IOU (Golden Coast Remix)
Song: IOU (Golden Coast Remix) Artist: Annabel Jones If there were ever a set of vocals begging to be remixed, it’d have to be Annabel Jones‘ new single “IOU”. Indie pop duo Golden Coast jumped on the opportunity by chopping and pitching Annabel’s voice and adding in some fresh synths and thumping drums. Check out our of review of the …
Drip-133 ft. Bones – Unless I’m Wrong
Song: Unless I’m Wrong Artist: Drip-133 ft. Bones Team #SESH producer Drip-133 delivers an organic, downtempo beat and enlists Bones for vocal duty on “Unless I’m Wrong”. Hazy guitar and a thumping kick drum provide a pleasant backdrop for the ever versatile Bones to do his thing. The SESH crew continuously keeps us guessing by effortlessly switching styles and coming …
Annabel Jones – IOU
Song: IOU Artist: Annabel Jones Are you ready to get hit with some real pop truth? Lovely Londoner Annabel Jones just released “IOU” — a punchy pop tune with brutally honest lyrics and a thumping beat. This was my first taste of her music and I’m already a fan, so it goes without saying I’ll be all-ears when her new …
Tom Misch & Carmody – Easy Love
Song: Easy Love Artist: Tom Misch & Carmody Only days after the spectacular “Never Moved” we’re given another smooth tune from Tom Misch. This time he enlists the lovely Carmody to compliment his own vocals. A dreamy beat chugs along as their voices intertwine, and then the sexiest guitar imaginable comes out to play around the 2:25 mark. What’s not …