August 2017 – Page 4

Chance The Philanthropist: Rapper Surprised Chicago With A Free Concert On Saturday

Hometown hero Chance the Rapper served as the Grand Marshal at the 88th Annual Bud Billiken Parade, the back-to-school event held in Chicago’s South Side, on August 12th. Chatham native Chance surprised paradegoers with two treats: his non-profit, SocialWorks, donated 30,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in attendance, and he gave out passes… [continued]
Essentials: “Bedroom Eyes” – Bella Mer

As someone who got behind both Halsey and Ellie Goulding before they were mainstream cool, I have to tell you Bella Mer is on course to be my newest addiction. “Bedroom Eyes” is nothing short of intoxicating. A mellow voice guides the song across bold percussion and a solid dance beat. Without losing that ethereal… [continued]
Essentials: “There’s A Light In My Room” – Abby Diamond

It’s a soft ethereal echoing sound that bounces across those early seconds of Abby Diamond’s “There’s a Light In My Room.” Abby Diamond, in this new single, creates a thoughtful sound in the spirit of classic electronica. By the time we hear her voice, we are engrossed in an airy sound, into which her lyrics… [continued]
The New Glass Animals Video Is An Intimate Representation Of Depression

The first time I watched this music video I honestly had no idea what was going on: here’s Dave, lead singer of Glass Animals, sitting in front of the camera, singing the words to “Agnes,” and occasionally making some weird faces in what seems like slow motion. Fortunately, I was not the only person who didn’t… [continued]
Essentials: “Rewind (ft. Ashe & Armani White)” – Louis Futon

After a slew of remixes for the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Notorious B.I.G., Louis Futon is back with a breakout gem tailored to hit the airwaves. Formerly known as a duo, Louis Futon garnered support from the electronic music community for their unique production. Heralded as a pioneer of the future bass movement, the no solo Philadelphia-based producer… [continued]
Vines and Vibes: Pairing Wine With Sam O.B.’s Positive Noise

In partnership with the St Andrews Wine Company, Saint Audio is selecting one very special album per month to match with a curated selection of wine. Miles Bolland has expertly paired a wine for each song off of Sam O.B.’s latest album, Positive Noise. Read on for Miles’s selections, as well as my recap of… [continued]
Essentials: “Sorry” – Pholo

London record label Liquid Ritual’s newest single is “Sorry”, from ’90s-loving Derbyshire producer Pholo. [continued]
Kelela’s “LMK” Video Is All Party, No Bullshit

Kelela is back, and with a vengeance. Ahead of her highly anticipated debut album, the soulful songstress has graced us with some mesmerizing visuals to accompany her most recent single, “LMK.” The video pays homage to 90s R&B as Kelela sashays through a crowd serving looks reminiscent of vintage Lil Kim and Aaliyah, while still transporting… [continued]
Essentials: “Crawl Outta Love (ft. Annika Wells)” – Illenium

If you want to crawl out of your music funk, Illenium’s “Crawl Outta Love” is the perfect addition to your summer soundtrack. [continued]
Essentials: “Burning” – Charles Rivers

“Burning” is Charles Rivers‘ fiery new indie electro track waiting to heat up any house set. Both written and produced by Rivers himself, “Burning” is a smooth mix of modern electronic indie pop and a decades-old tradition of house beats. You can find his third single on Soundcloud below: [continued]