Means of Control is superb, a brilliant listen, enjoyable at first and later thought provoking, with some new quality or idea pouring through with greater poignancy on each revisit. Nobody else quite brings together genres in such a likable way, and especially not with so much concept and consciousness intertwined.
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“I’d choose Leonardo Da Vinci. I’ve always loved Renaissance history and Virgin of the Rocks is one of my favorite paintings. I’ve studied his life in great detail. In fact, a few years ago I attempted to learn how to read sheet music from that time period so that I could sample the requiem that was hidden in ‘The Last Supper’.”
Admittedly nostalgic for its superb blending of trip hop-style production and that indie vocal twist of character, Time Again follows a single concept and a single lyrical question for the most part, across an expanding tapestry of immersive electronic design.
New music production label xyzgermany have built a unique name for themselves by traveling to various European cities and producing original tracks designed to represent the vibe of each location.
Representing the channel islands’ creative hub that is Guernsey, Methodical Madness bring the volume, energy, and euphoric dance peaks with their swiftly expanding repertoire and distinctly recognizable style.
This is one to make you smile, infuse a little energy and unexpected possibility into your day. Producer and composer Dia Sharaf offers an unpredictable yet intoxicating twist on the familiar dance landscape, with the organic rhythms and rising ethereal presence of YemeniTronica.
Already known for the creatively unpredictable appeal of his original tracks, Evoke hits the scene with greater impact than ever this season, for the launch of a new single and coinciding YouTube video series exploring the results of employing Artificial Intelligence as an artist manager.
An outright dance anthem with a welcomed twist of creative identity, Breathe makes fine use of long-form retro synth melodies and lyrical poetry all at once – a combination gifted all the more poignant humanity thanks to the clearly emotive rasp and devotion of our leading vocalist.
An array of voices, instrumental intricacies and tempos make up the fearlessly versatile sound of Neural Nexus. An electronic album of seven enchanting originals, connecting for their soulful undertones and blissful presentations alike.
Recapturing the warmth of the summer with a soulful House track designed to lift the mood, Liverpool creative duo Coyne and Hart launch their infectious new single Nobody (Like I Do).
“I was thinking on making a very speedy track inspired on a rave. Something hectic and highly energetic, like a car race. At the same time I came up with the idea of being surrounded by NPCs in a party and not really connecting with anyone.”
Featuring an instantly likable leading riff, blending melancholic twists and turns with a high-energy and fearlessly creative backdrop and beat, Let’s Go Go Go Go Dance DJ is far from the purely explosive implications of its title, and instead showcases an artistically uninhibited approach to production and song structure.