• Essentials: “Taped Up Heart” – KREAM

    Essentials: “Taped Up Heart” – KREAM

    Made up of two brothers from Bergen, Norway, KREAM is a project focused on energetic dance music with an emphasis on classic songwriting. Daniel and Markus Slettebakken began producing at a young age, each developing their own role in the process. The duo has already seen several remixes reach streams in the multi-millions, racking up… [continued]

  • Essentials: Brave – MEMBA feat. Dakk & GIIA

    Essentials: Brave – MEMBA feat. Dakk & GIIA

    New York based production duo, MEMBA are back! Kicking off 2017 in proper form, the pair have a energetically charged new single, “Brave”, featuring the sweet vocals of friends and collaborators Dakk & GIIA. The pair are no new names to the label Elysian Records, and are teaming up again after their successful release of… [continued]

  • Essentials: “2 Sails” – Thalab

    Essentials: “2 Sails” – Thalab

    I caught wind of Barcelona-based duo Thalab a few months ago with their sweet and hypnotic tunes “Wreck” and “Jule”, and since than have been patiently waiting to hear more music. Just last week the pair dropped an ultra smooth and sexy new single entitled “2 Sails”. The track comes on the heels of announcing a forthcoming… [continued]

  • Essentials: Novo Mundo EP – Allen French

    Essentials: Novo Mundo EP – Allen French

    My fresh find of the week goes to LA-based producer Allen French, whose debut EP Novo Mundo was released yesterday. I was most captivated by the overall direction of the music, as it’s a step away from the usual dance heavy tracks that come my way. With a soothing and soulful feel produced from a… [continued]

  • Essentials: “Stay A Little Longer” – Lostboycrow

    Essentials: “Stay A Little Longer” – Lostboycrow

    Los Angeles-based Lostboycrow has one mission: “to tear down invisible walls till the world sings and dance in its wide open spaces.” His newest single, “Stay a Little Longer”, speaks to a romantic relationship that’s working to keep itself afloat. With a mix of pop melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, “Stay A Little” with have you moving right along… [continued]

  • Essentials: “So Good” – Basic Tape

    Essentials: “So Good” – Basic Tape

    Good vibes coming in today from Parisian production duo Basic Tape. Continuing on full speed ahead from their debut single “Not Afraid”, the pair have an all new single called “So Good”, and if it wasn’t cheesy enough to say, we think it might just be ‘so good’. Featuring vocals by Danny Shah, Sav and Ben… [continued]

  • Essentials: “Don’t Stay Away” – King Henry

    Essentials: “Don’t Stay Away” – King Henry

    King Henry gave us a taste of his upcoming EP with “Gold Dust” earlier in the month, leaving listeners instantly hooked and waiting to hear more. Now, he’s dropped his second single, title track “Don’t Stay Away”, and it’s just as amazing as the first. Featuring uber-catchy vocals form Aussie duo NAATIONS, “Don’t Stay Away” bounces and pulsates from start to… [continued]