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Essentials: “I Just Wanna Sleep” – Justin Jay and Josh Taylor

Produer Justin Jay has recently released a new single off the upcoming Everything Will Come Together Pt. 2, “I Just Wanna Sleep,” with Josh Taylor. This follows lead single “Stop,” a collaboration with Tima Dee. But while “Stop” had a clear upbeat rhythm and a dance beat, “I Just Wanna Sleep” is decidedly laid-back—a vibe… [continued]
Essentials: “Second Thoughts” – ALIGN

ALIGN drops his first single of 2020, a dreamy melody titled “Second Thoughts,” featuring Becca Krueger. “Second Thoughts” has an airy quality to it due to its high strung cord progressions, which open the track. But by twenty seconds in, this is joined by a steady rhythm and Krueger’s peppy voice. Once we’re within a… [continued]
Essentials: “A Lesson In Waking Up (feat. Mariya Stoeva)” – Mielo

Mielo has put out a series of tracks that have been grounded in a playful creativity, but also a strong relatability for listeners. The latter seems to have crystalized in his newest song, “A Lesson In Waking Up”. The track is the second collaboration between Mielo and vocalist Mariya Stoeva following 2019’s “Motion”. While “Motion”… [continued]
ATTLAS On Letting Yourself Go During the Creative Process

ATTLAS recently released his debut album, Lavender God, on deadmau5’s well-known label Mau5trap. We spoke to the Canadian producer about the making of Lavender God, and the intentionality that surrounds his creative process. Hey there! Your new album, Lavender God, is beautiful. Where did the title come from? The title and concept of the work came… [continued]
Essentials: “Clementine (Juuku Flip)” – Módl

juuku is one of my favorite artists in the electronic music scene right now. If you haven’t heard of him yet, get ready to—he’s collaborated with Yetep and Squired, flipped Flume and Porter Robinson, and steadily released his own original songs. juuku’s indelible sound is like a melancholy memory brought back to life, with lush… [continued]
Vincent Antone Brings The Funk To Texas On No Turning Back EP

I can never resist hearing the latest music out of Texas. So, I was glad to learn of Vincent Antone’s newest EP, No Turning Back. Vincent is well established in the Austin area. With this EP, the rest of the country will be paying attention too. What Vincent has created is something truly different and… [continued]
Essentials: “Pearl Jigsaw” – Ekcle

Ekcle sends listeners orbiting in outer space with the otherworldly, experimental funk track “Pearl Jigsaw”. The early use of erratic sampling and hopscotch-like synths call KOAN Sound to mind, but “Pearl Jigsaw” takes a variety of intergalactic, head-spinning turns during its nearly six-minute runtime. Ekcle balances on the precipice of so many genres, and the… [continued]
Essentials: “blessings (ft. Nate Traveller)” – pluko

19 year old producer pluko‘s claims that he’s “never been more excited about a release as I have been for this one“—”this one” being his new single “blessings,” featuring Nate Traveller. pluko’s confidence is evident on the upbeat, bold new tune, where he takes charge of his multi-layered, hop-step synth sound. Partnered with Nate Traveller’s… [continued]
ATTLAS Debuts His Thoughtful First Album Via Mau5trap

There’s a certain rhythm we all have to our day-to-day lives, and it’s a routine that’s usually helped by music as an arbiter of tone and melody. Music should support and bolster our routine, and this is exactly what I found with ATTLAS’ debut album Lavender God. The 10-track album is almost entirely instrumental, but easily… [continued]
Prysm’s NBA All Star Weekend Brings DaBaby and 2 Chainz to Chicago

Prysm Nightclub is bringing hip hop stars Rick Ross, Polo G, 2 Chainz, and DaBaby to Chicago to perform during the weekend of the NBA All-Star Game, which will be played at the United Center. Trap producer RL Grime is also set to perform alongside rapper Jack Harlow. Party all week long at Prysm—the nightclub… [continued]