The single builds around an atmospheric, natural world aura, and within a fairly modest runtime of less than four minutes, it evolves through layers of dark synths, sci-fi tones, and a totally playful, expressive structure. Think eighties synth-wave with a twist of rising energy, an intricate balance between meditative waves of calm and sudden jolting hits of vibrancy.
Electronica
Multi-instrumental creative Tony Carlucci notes a background as creatively eclectic as this single. The keyboardist, producer, composer, actor and saxophonist has been making music since his toddler years, and the esteemed songwriter showcases the best of his diverse ability, with the high-energy euro-dance remix of Love and Desire.
Delicate, organic keys, playful synths and unique but thoughtful grooves. Belgian guitarist, composer and artist Life Minder has carved out an engaging and memorable new project, with the striking originality and timeless imagination of Omnitus.
Frankfurt creative producer duo Granite Head bring an impressively unique set of flavours to modern summer house and instrumental dance music. Their latest two-track EP highlights a diverse fusion of influences and stylistic preferences, and at the same time delivers an immersive and colourful dream space, within which the music can either energise or deeply soothe; depending on what you need from it.
The ‘numbing qualities’ of modern work culture, the feelings of disconnection and isolation we all seem to share, of something vital being stripped away from our very existence, all feeds into the intriguing balancing of humanity and robotic, industrial sounds that make up Nervous Systems the album.
Retro electro-pop and synth-wave join forces, for a smooth and gamer-esque array of tones, melodies and vocoder-style effects. Odd Cadet blends the robotic and heartfelt, with This Is Goodbye.
Dreamy electronic design intertwines the ambient and euphoric, as creative producer Nurhop showcases the delicacy and finesse of his approach to modern production, with Slow Motion.
This fusion of the upbeat and the delicate is key to this project, and continues throughout the more EDM-driven pace of Pass The Beach. If you want the music to energise you, turn it up loud, and it will. Conversely, if you need to relax or gather your thoughts, the familiarity of the rhythm and the essential pulse of the music provides the perfect ambiance.
Tribal-industrial rhythms and warped vocals create an instantly alluring space – a sound akin to the nostalgic trip hop artistry of a simpler era, soon elevated by a much more bold vocal lead, a meandering production style, and a lyrical depth that’s profoundly captivating.
Creative exploration, years of devotion to the artistic process and playfulness of making music – a collaborative project uniting the talents of Ralf Schmidt (aka Aera) and Jesse Trinidad – Ocean Flor launch an immersive electronic wave of contemplation, with the beautifully ethereal Never Let You Down.
Self-penned as left-wing synth-pop and electronica, a contemporary take on political protest music – the aptly named and rather unforgettable Debt Shop Boi delivers a series of boldly scathing original songs, and soundscapes that rain down with the hypnotic multi-coloured depth of eras past.
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.