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Halloween 2019 Part II: Graveyard Tracks

“Me & the Devil” – Soap and Skin There is no eerier number than Soap and Skin’s “Me & the Devil” with its constant strings and deep vocals. So, open the door and say “Hello Satan.” “October” – Feverkin The low humming voices of “October” combined with elegant strings and deep synth make for a haunting acoustic track that is [continued]
Essentials: “Bruises” – NGHTMRE & Grabbitz

Ten seconds into “Bruises” by NGHTMRE & Grabbitz, listeners are entranced by evocative vocals before the track explodes into a vibrant dance number with pulsing beats and catchy rhythms to keep you dancing all night. In the bridge, the lyrics come into focus to reveal a very emotional core to the music. “Bruises” is the [continued]
Midoca Is Blossoming As An Artist

Singer and producer Midoca‘s new single “Dry The Rose” explores the growth found through love lost. On the release day of his mau5trap debut, we caught up with Midoca about the creation of “Dry The Rose,” as well as what to expect from him next. Your work crosses genre often. What’s your process for mixing [continued]
Essentials: Talk! EP – Duumu

If you need something exciting to talk about, Duumu’s new EP Talk! Is available on Monstercat. In just five tracks, Duumu is able to convey a mastery of genre mixing and fluidity. Sitting somewhere between jazz and rock with a healthy dose of creative synth, Talk! is worth listening to. The opening track “Blinded” quickly [continued]
Premiere: “Milagro” – The Lagoons

If you’re down about the end of summer, have I got the track for you: “Milagro,” by The Lagoons. There is no lead-up—from the very first second, this is summertime happiness wrapped up in a single track. With mambo-esque beats and an early saxophone to lurk in listeners, the track boasts Latin and house music [continued]
Essentials: Bad Ideas EP – Tessa Violet

It’s here: Tessa Violet’s Bad Ideas (Act One) EP is now available for streaming. I came across Tessa Violet primarily through her collaborations with other exciting up-and-coming artists, and consistently appreciated her voice and style so I was excited to hear what she would come up with on her own. “Crush” opens the EP with [continued]
Essentials: “Summer Girl” – HAIM

When California sister trio, HAIM, released their debut album Days Are Gone, I was thrilled to hear their fresh sound with its heavy drum instrumentals and R&B influences in addition to synth. Singles “The Wire,” “Don’t Save Me” and “Falling” were quick to catch attention and became favorites for a long highway drive. HAIM has dropped [continued]
Album Review: 4201 – Mokita

Mokita’s album 4201 is soft, thoughtful easy listening that skillfully moves across the genres of pop, country and R&B. Named after a street address where the songs were written, the EP is intimate and soulful, reflective of it was produced, each drawn from a moment this past year in the artist’s life. The opening track, “More [continued]
Essentials: “Time Voyage” – Just A Gent

Get ready for “Time Voyage,” the first single off Just A Gent’s upcoming EP. Featuring singer/songwriter and producer Hauskey, “Time Voyage” is a popping musically-diverse track sure to get into your head. Jiving electronic beats set the tone for what feels like a future space journey in line with the album art. In fact, the [continued]
Essentials: “Motion” – Mielo

“Motion” is the latest release from Chicago artist, Mielo. Kicked off by a chance DM on Instagram, the track is a collaboration with a fellow Chicagoan, Mariya Stoeva. Stoeva had never previously sung on a record, but impressed by her vocals, Mielo began work with Stoeva and “Motion” came into being. Strong beats and a [continued]