I’ve been really into the “chill beat with tough rap sample” thing lately, and nobody does it better than SOUDIERE. The French producer gets featured here regularly, and as long as he keeps pumping out quality tunes like this one, I don’t see that changing. His latest song, “1976,” features gorgeous production with sultry horns and percussion that thumps. And …
Tony – DEEPER ft. Ponsuda
Tony and Ponsuda, two producers and members of the EVILSIDECREW collective, recently teamed up for “Deeper” — a dreamy beat featuring faded rap vocals from Rich The Kid, Famous Dex & Jay Critch’s “You Flexing“. The vocals take a backseat in this one, acting as a rhythmic compliment to the otherworldly production, and the results are nothing short of hypnotizing.
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 …
Weekend Chill Vol. 15
Here’s the 15th installment of our Weekly Chill mix series. Featuring artists like A Sol Mechanic, Toonorth, Quickly Quickly, and Tsuruda, this chilled out collection is perfect for relaxing your way into the weekend.
Edamame – Mango Pulp (feat. Ian Ewing)
It seems more and more uncommon that full instrumental albums are released in today’s music scene, so I’m always grateful when a gem like Chicago producer Edamame‘s Bask comes along. The entire album makes for a wonderful listening experience, but if you’re looking for something to wet your appetite, look no farther than the Ian Ewing assisted “Mango Pulp”. It’s …
Ian Ewing – New Place
Veteran producer Ian Ewing recently relocated and decided to commemorate the event by dropping “New Place” — a silky smooth instrumental that’ll have your head nodding in no time. Pitched vocal samples are surrounded by balmy synths and hypnotizing percussion, resulting in a beat that’s just plain sexy. Check out the rest of Ian’s music on SoundCloud and stream “New …
quickly, quickly – applesauce
How about a nice chilled out beat to start the week? We’ve featured Portland based producer quickly, quickly here before, and it’s a pleasure to have him back on the blog with his new song, “applesauce”. This one is a lo fi leaning, vocal sample-centric beat that features a crunchy drum loop and laid back vibe. It clocks in at …
Jai Wolf – Starlight (Goldroom Remix)
Goldroom‘s latest release is a breathtaking reworking of Jai Wolf‘s beautiful single, “Starlight”. The airy vocals of Mr. Gabriel effortlessly coast alongside waves of balmy synths and entrancing percussion, while a healthy dose of reverb helps create a truly surreal soundscape. This is a great song for zoning out during a late night drive, and the perfect pairing for your …
mossy. – Glass
I’ve discovered several exciting new producers recently and mossy. sits firmly at the top of the list. There’s not a lot of info about him, but his polished sound has me hooked in the best way. His new song “glass” features waves of organic instrumentation and deep electronic sounds colliding together to form an intensely downtempo affair. The results are …
Big Wave – Focus
Professional couch surfer/producer Big Wave is a recent discovery of mine, and I sure am glad I stumbled upon his music. His chilled out beats are perfect for zoning out and relaxing, or even playing in the background while knocking out some work. “Focus” was released 6 months ago, but it’s far too good not to share. It features a …