Uniquely built around this instant floor-filler vibe of upbeat kick drum, hi-hats, and a simple two-chord synth presence, Running highlights the natural vocal nuance and musical escapism of the RxieLondonn sound from the outset, and ultimately delivers a rather unfiltered creative ode to this concept of Running and escapism itself.
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Euphoric synth-wave with a heavy bass and beat undertone – Chaton raises the pulse with dreamy connotations, for the hypnotic new track From The Future.
Great vibes, creative and mellow to energising, a strong groove with a clear attention to detail employed throughout the mix. R愛 pairs old-school drum and bass with an intriguing and intricate top-line, for the colourful to chaotic I BASHO.
Somehow artistically raising the bar further still, and just weeks since the intensely upbeat Despegar crossed our path, creative producer Mek delivers a divinely uplifting new single, in the form of the melodically euphoric and deeply soothing Mi momento.
Dance-pop and synth-wave crossover artist Barbara Romanov, building tracks out of dreamy, impassioned vocals and purposeful writing, lights up the indie space with a handful of originals this year – not least of all the anthemic eighties groove and infectious hook of Do It With You.
Fighting to continue the embrace of organic creativity – an electronic track both distinct and nostalgic in its fusion of melody and weight – Kaleel Zibe delivers an outright instrumental beast of a track, for Let’s Get Out Of Here.
We hear fragments of anger, gritty reflections and ideas, but otherwise it’s the music that takes precedence – which is actually a brilliant encapsulation of the very concept at hand. The voice of conscience is quiet, taking a backseat over the stylistic requirements of a mainstream audience. “I sold out… I f*cked up…” These words are nearly silent echoes amidst an otherwise celebratory instrumental wave of music.
Norway producer Indieclimb impressively brings together the evocatively ambient and the boldly intense. LEGACY is a fascinating original track, built around the unique pairing of a siren-like riff and atmospheric synths that emotively descend underneath it.
Vocal flair with drum and bass and lashings of effects – an immersive sonic journey through cinematic layers of colourful production traits and short, provocative lines; ZOE.LEELA creates an electronic journey fit to both intrigue and uplift, for Gold Reloaded.
Big beats and euphoric synths, a mass of detail united within a dreamy blanket of escapism – Bryyo kicks off the hypnotic EP Past, with the pristinely ethereal tones and hopeful melodies of Visor.
Unique and effective production amidst deeply honest, evocative lyrics paves the way for a whole new sound in modern dance-pop. Molli launches an intoxicating debut single, uniting alternative flair with snappy, catchy resolves that naturally linger in the mind.
Known for her iconic and alluring mixes, DJ Minx 305 captures a timeless fusion of electronic escapism past and present, and continues to celebrate an inherent passion for blending different vibes and styles into one harmonious mix.