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Essentials: Find The Key – Starya
Los Angeles-based musician Starya unlocks a new dimension of sound in her Find The Key EP, released through her label spells. Play this one loud during late-night dance parties—its buzzing bloghouse basslines and trance-inducing vocals are irresistible on the title track, as well as previously released singles “Clouds,” “I’ll Believe,” and “Jealous”. Starya employs a… [continued]
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Essentials: SOUP EP – Swsh
SOUP, the debut EP from LA-based musician Swsh, is funky as hell. If you ever wondered what a musical baby between Anderson .Paak and Kehlani (with Toni Braxton and JMSN as wise godparents) might sound like, you gotta tune into Swsh. Every single song on this EP is a must-listen, and has all the signs… [continued]
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Essentials: Algorhythm & Blues EP – Beat Fatigue
Beat Fatigue is back with his latest EP, aptly titled Algorhythm & Blues. Skillfully blending elements of jazz, blues, and funk, the Amsterdam-based guitarist and producer serves up six addictive tracks in this latest release. In classically funk tunes such as “Dragonfruit Funk,” “Belter Blues,” and “Algorhythm & Blues,” Beat Fatigue gives us pulsing beats,… [continued]
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Essentials: Gallo’s Self-Titled EP
Gallo shows exceptional promise as a rising pop artist in her self-titled debut EP. With a futuristic sound that pushes the boundaries of pop music, Gallo succeeds in combining radio-friendly rhythms and vocals with an edgier, experimental production. In “Sugar Daddy,” Gallo delivers vocals full of attitude as she sings to her lover, “The best… [continued]
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Essentials: By the Water EP – MIKE
MIKE’s debut EP By the Water is a four-track story of the rapper’s life growing up in New York, complete with his characteristically laidback flows over raw, stripped-down samples. With tracks that blend almost seamlessly into one another and the ever-present sounds of a bustling city throughout, the EP succeeds in conveying sincerity, originality, and… [continued]
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Essentials: 2AM EP – Justene
London-based artist Justene dropped her sophomore EP, 2AM, after a four year hiatus. The four tracks on this EP showcase the singer’s range, as they vary from funk to R&B to power ballads. The EP itself is considered a concept record- each track highlights a certain stage in a relationship. The Leicester native teamed up with London musicians Feranmi… [continued]
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Essentials: A Good Swim EP – Thalab
London-based duo THALAB have released the title track of their debut EP, entitled A Good Swim, rounding out the 4-track EP. We’ve been closely watching the pair as they’ve released their music over the past few months, enticing the ears and easing the soul with their sweet mixture of electronic, indie and R&B tunes. The full EP is out… [continued]