Sniffing out the best new music
Stockholm boasts a fine collection of electronic producers of late. Signed to Kornel Kovacs and Axel Boman’s Studio Barnhus, Stiltz is in a circle of undoubted creative talent. Stiltz’s style is certainly different to the generic compositions widely heard and is worth a listen https://youtu.be/GXTV4pYVk20
This little rasper has the underbass incoming that will infect you with groovy rhythms. Once heard - this record tends to be put on repeat. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTsWY45w62I
XOYO London resident Dj Joshua James has embarked on a fantastic project. James’ latest releases have been a treat to say the least. Using fantastic progressions throughout his music, the listener is rarely underwhelmed. ‘Flux’ is a monster just waiting to be heard. https://youtu.be/bGopLZpd9pg
Strano is a stalwart on the Groningen party scene. Fifteen years behind the decks and counting! It’s no fluke that he can fill out venues in Holland consistently- A guy with great prowess, this track is grimy and dark, emphasizing his true skill in production. https://youtu.be/lQCH_gt_5G8
Luuc Oosterveld is one of Groningen’s most under the radar producers. In a city that has a bustling dance and techno scene, Oosterveld has hidden away in the background. With a new EP in the pipeline, it might be his time to come from the background and stake his claim on the scene. Lost in... Continue Reading →
Dublin multi-instrumentalist Conor Sheehan has been working for years, compiling an impressive portfolio of WIPs and Samples. Working through various genres, from dubstep, trap, D&B, he has not focused on a specific route for his music yet. As the years have passed it is clear that the hours he has been grinding through are paying off!... Continue Reading →
Texan producer 'Pascaal' has somewhat disappeared off the scene in recent years. His 2013 gem 'drowning in you', which makes fantastic use of a 'Beyonce-Crazy in Love' sample is minimal, yet full of vibrancy. This song oozes good vibes and bounces along neatly with little fuss. It may be a couple of years old, but... Continue Reading →
France already boasts some of the most talented electronic producers in Laurent Garnier, Daft Punk, Justice and Air. Caen's 'Fakear' is looking to follow suit and create a legacy of his own. His latest album 'Animal' dropped in the summer and has received rave reviews and plaudits across the board. 'Le Lune rousse' is a... Continue Reading →
Taylor Rice has a vocal style that usually would irritate me, but his voice is distinguishable and always makes me think back to the wonderful 'Wide Eyes' track in 2010. American Indie outfit 'Local Natives' have some fantastic hooky songs in their latest release 'Sunlit Youth', songs like 'Mother Emanuel' and 'Coins' are such songs... Continue Reading →
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