The latest from Oshi is a beautifully melancholic tune with pristine production and original vocals from the man himself. “My Girl” features a beat that’s full of rich synths and crisp percussion, but it’s the addition of Oshi’s vocals that really sets this one apart. The young artist pours his heart out with powerful lyrics that evoke a hopelessly lovesick …
Hucci & Jaya – FOUNTAIN
Hucci and Jaya team up to deliver dark and moody vibes on their new song “FOUNTAIN”. This one is a slow burner that features painfully crooned vocals, crisp percussion, and a haunting atmosphere. Hucci excels at creating shadowy moods with his music, and “FOUNTAIN” is yet another prime example.
Alex Jordahl – Fall (feat. Delectatio)
Beautifully chilled out production and melancholic vibes make vocalist Alex Jordahl‘s new song “Fall” a must-listen for fans of all genres. With sultry acoustic guitar and waves of echoing synths, Portuguese producer Delectatio creates a gorgeous soundscape for Jordahl’s anguished vocals. It seems these two work extremely well together, so here’s hoping we hear more from them in the future.
Rift – Homeless
Growling bass and melancholic vibes make London-based producer Rift‘s newest song “Homeless” perfect for late nights and pensive mindsets. Most of Rift’s songs are a bit speedier, but the purposeful tempo, chilling piano melodies, and haunting vocals found in “Homeless” offer a welcomed change of style while maintaining the essence of the producer’s established sound. Listen to more from Rift …
Late June – Worthless
With a bio that reads “I drink coffee, then make sad songs on a laptop and piano,” 20-year old Aukland, New Zealand based producer Late June holds true to his word with “Worthless”. The melancholic, piano driven instrumental uses breathy vocal samples and drowsy percussion to ensnare your emotions and delicately drive home a forlorn vibe.
instupendo – light lock.
The latest song from Philadelphia beatsmith instupendo is a 3 minute instrumental masterpiece. Smokey, meandering percussion unfolds alongside waves of hazy sounds — blanketing the song in daydream inducing vibes. I think it’s safe to say that instupendo has established a sound and style that sets himself apart in this vast sea of modern producers.
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 …
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 …