LA based producer PatrickReza recently released the excellent 3-song Strung Out EP and it’s been in heavy rotation for me. The whole project is really good, but “Strung Out” is the track I keep coming back to. It features softly crooned vocals surrounded by pulsing bass and minimalistic instrumentation, creating a haunting, late night vibe that’s irresistible. Stream it below …
Koresma – Northern Lights
Koresma recently dropped the incredibly chilled out “Nothern Lights”, which is the second song from his upcoming EP North. This LA based producer is currently one of my favorite artists in the realm of downtempo instrumental music. You can tell a lot of love goes into each and every one of his songs, and “Northern Lights” is no different—it’s smooth …
LIA – Out of Control
LIA is a Montreal based artist with the heart of a lion and the voice of an angel. Her latest song “Out of Control” is a sultry single that opens with beautifully crooned vocals, then kicks into gear with a driving bass line and hypnotizing chorus. It’s got a dark and dirty vibe in the best way, and I really …
Kasbo – Places We Don’t Know (ford. Remix)
Talented young producer ford. puts a deep, mellow spin on Kasbo‘s single “Places We Don’t Know.” He goes for a more organic sound with this remix, adding in layers of chill piano and allowing the song to build upon itself and naturally unfold. The result is a smooth reworking of an energetic original, and it marks yet another successful release …
Diplo – New Shapes (feat. Octavian)
The latest from Diplo is a hypnotic and serene collaboration with London based vocalist Octavian. Diplo’s versatility is put on display in “New Shapes”, with gorgeously chilled out production that’s complimented perfectly by Octavian’s reggae-like vocal melodies. I’m really feeling this one. It’s the second single from Diplo’s upcoming EP, Europa, which is shaping up to be something special.
Shlohmo – THE END
The End is near. Shlohmo is set to make his grand return with new album THE END on March 22nd. He announced the upcoming project by releasing this single, also titled “THE END”, which bodes extremely well for the rest of the album. It’s an eerie track that’s warbly and full of incredible texture, with a deceptively simple beat to …
Mild Minds – SWIM (ford. Remix)
18 year old Utah based producer ford. just let loose this somber and atmospheric remix of Mild Minds‘ single, “SWIM”. Delicate piano work, spacey synths, and expertly chopped vocals are combined to create a moody vibe that’s perfect for a rainy day. Head over to ford.’s SoundCloud to hear more of this young artists chilled out work, and stream his …
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, …
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 …
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.