LA-based electronic music producer RIDDNCE has released his new single ‘STRANGE BARRIER’. His previous tracks have been hard-hitting and this latest release is just as effective.
‘STRANGE BARRIER’ is a flashing electronic number that glitches and splutters between dubstep- esque tones and swirling soundscapes to create a dazzling skittish experience. With a piano feature cooling the sticky frenzy and a quirky elevator music beak this track isn’t for everyone but RIDDNCE pushes boundaries to create something truly unique. Playing with tempos and a range of smooth, calming and utterly mind frazzling electronics RIDDNCE creates a unique, fun and intriguing listening experience in this tight and multi weaved track.
Dublin based innovative pop artist Jack Rua and producer LOGUOS have released their new collaboration ‘Ego’. Written and produced by Jack Rua & LOGUOS, ‘Ego’ combines the performative talents of Jack Rua with the slick electronic production of LOGUOS to create an incredibly infectious summer dance floor filler. With its catchy melody swirling electronics and snappy rhythm this dazzling glitter ball is radio ready and brimming with adrenaline. The smooth and dynamic vocals glide effortlessly upon the velvety melody as the crisp and glossy production adds a pearly luster and silky sheen to the track. With a jazzy piano feature and flashing soundscapes laced in richly layered electronics and refined musicianship ‘Ego’ is one dance infused banger.
Hailing from Vicenza, Italy, Electronic artist Matthew S has just released his latest single ‘Waves on the Moon’, his first release since his debut album last year.
‘Waves on the Moon’ is a twinkling electronic number that drifts and elegantly floats upon soft soundscapes and magical tones. A soft graceful key progression wanders and glides with a sweet light melody over the rippling electronics creating a wonderful sense of innocence and purity. The fluttering bloop and bleep add a futuristic feel to the track however that magnificent and majestic piano brings the track to a dreamy state of bliss that is moving and utterly relaxing. ‘Waves on the Moon’ is an elegant and enchanting track as Matthew S transports the listener into an ethereal daydream of euphoria.
New York City-based bassist Lord Baltimore (Jack Doyle) has released his new single ‘Camille’. This dramatic and consuming experimental dance number showcases Lord Baltimore’s intense and riveting musicianship. He exquisitely weaves elegant tones and a flighty sense of innocence through gritty, dazzling and heavy electronics. A pulsing beat creates a fluctuant and bubbling foundation while the pining almost eerie guitar entwines the track in a dangerous, sinister and almost sultry tone. The magnificent electronics flash and create a coiling, ominous soundscape as the track rushes and flutters between fuzzy distortion and sweet danceable sways of grandeur. It’s a magnificent, compelling piece of work as the catchy melody glides effortlessly into your mind while Jacks vocals seamlessly meander from sweet lulls to growls of aggression. Spine chilling and utterly mesmerising Lord Baltimore creates tracks to entice, satisfy and engage all your senses while packing a meaty narrative through his lyrics.
About the track Lord Baltimore said: “Camille is a song about Camille Claudel, muse to famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin.She was the victim of a pervasive anti-woman sentiment in the arts that hasn’t yet totally faded. This song was our bid to tell the tale of her life, work and tragedy. We chose to further venerate her legacy with a music video that involves breaking into an abandoned warehouse, staging a ballet, shaving the lead actress’ head and smashing a chandelier with a plank of wood. You know, normal stuff.”
Our Worth A Listen Track This Week Comes From Metronomy
Metronomy’s much anticipated return continues to gain momentum. Their sublime single ‘Lately’ premiered on Annie Mac’s Radio 1 show. Metronomy have now shared their new single and video for ‘Salted Caramel Ice Cream’ as well as announcing the September 13th release of their eagerly anticipated sixth album ‘Metronomy Forever’, with confirmed details of a major European tour.
‘Salted Caramel Ice Cream’ is a smooth yet effervescent electronic bopper that floods with tight production, deliciously sweet melodies and a laid back danceable backdrop. With dynamic bloops and rhythmic blops teamed with funky grooves this sultry summer track drifts effortlessly into the ears with a creamy floaty atmosphere. Its invigorating electronic pop at its finest as shimmering keys weave between glistening guitars and blissful bursts of electronics to create a delightful rush of adrenaline. The sweet melody floats gloriously upon the nectarous yet zesty backdrop with a delicate grandeur as the track bounces and unravels beautifully into a mesmerising dance floor charmer with some tranquil soothing tones sprinkled on top. Its utter uncontrollable jubilation in one infectious tune.
You can catch Metronomy live at :
OCTOBER
9th – France, Bordeaux, Rocher de Palmer
10th – France, Nantes, Stereolux
11th – France, Lyon, Amphitheatre 3
12th – France, Toulouse, Le Bikini
15th – France, Paris, Olympia
18th – France, Nancy, Jazz Pulsations
19th – Belgium, Antwerp, De Roma
21st – Germany, Munich, Tonhalle
22nd – Germany, Cologne, Carlswerk
23rd – Germany, Hamburg, Docks
24th – Germany, Berlin, Columbiahalle
26th – Germany, Offenbach am Main, Capitol
28th – The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Melkweg
29th – Denmark, Copenhagen, Vega
NOVEMBER
6th – UK, Southampton, Guildhall
8th – UK, London, The Roundhouse
9th – UK, Manchester, Academy
11th – UK, Leeds, 02 Academy
13th – UK, Glasgow, SWG3
14th – UK, Bristol, O2 Academy
15th – UK, Nottingham, Rock City
16th – UK, Birmingham, The O2 Institute
Metronomy are also confirmed to play numerous European festival dates this summer, including Electric Fields (July 4th), Electric Picnic (August 31st) and End of the Road (September 1st).
Watch the video for ‘Salted Caramel Ice Cream’ below
Following a two year hiatus, Watford based band Corolla are back with the video release for their latest single ‘Yoga Burgers’.
‘Yoga Burgers’ is a sweet dreamy number filled with delicate instrumentation as Corolla spread gentle guitar jingles over a floaty backdrop and ethereal soundscapes. Lush vocals coo and soothe, caressing the soft creamy melody with tenderness as the track drifts peacefully into the ears with a pacifying and comforting effect. The production is sublime, crisp and immaculate as the reverb hued vocals lavishly exude goodness and sweet tones. ‘Yoga Burgers’ appears simple in its arrangement however is filled with rich subtle intricacies to create a charming and compelling track.
You can catch Corolla in their summer warm up gig at:
Cassiobury Park, Watford on June 22nd 2019.
The visuals encompass the bands hazy aesthetic with rich purples, bright pinks and twinkling lights layered on top of dark shadows. Together with the smooth, life-like animation they create a 4 minute dreamscape, the ideal backdrop for ‘Yoga Burgers’.
Little Red’s Ian Mitchell (AKA Master of None) has released ‘You Will Get What You Deserve’ EP by All Will Be Well Records.The EP features three brand-new tracks that tell stories of murder and vengeance.
‘You Will Get What You Deserve’ EP saturates and gushes with Master of None’s dark eerie sound and coiling musicianship. Title track ‘You Will Get What You Deserve’ introduces distortion, sharp guitar and a steady beat, kicking off the EP with chilling tones and a slick rock hued backing. The reverb laden vocals is what brings this track to goosebump inducing status. The instrumental backdrop meanders from gritty guitar to an electronic fused spasm as the track develops. ‘Call Me Jack’ follows suit with slick, jagged guitars with a country undertone that is suffocated by the razor sharp rock background while Mitchell’s vocal melody has a Johnny Cash – esque quality to it. This twisted,beguiling blending of genres is what makes this track so mesmerising. ‘Hunt You Down’ brings us to the end of the EP. More dark,ominous and heavier than the other tracks this catchy number lacerates with acute sultry guitars while the electronics pulse and slap between the haunting sinister vocals as Master of None creates a chilling western- esque brawny track with flashing soundscapes and an utterly creepy atmosphere.
Master of None has developed and crafted his unique sound to create something perilous within ‘You Will Get What You Deserve’ while stewing each track in sultry dark instrumentation and sublime genre blending.
Electro Pop artist STK Sound has released his debut album ‘Reincarnation’. The creative mind of STK Sound ties together the world of audio with visual representation, and this debut record is the perfect example of how he manages to shape perceptions through his art.
‘Reincarnation’ is an ambient collection of tracks that submerge you completely into the luxurious electronic fusions of STK Sound.Its a mellowed out experience as ‘Intro’ , ‘Awakening’ ‘Only One’ and ‘Death And Reincarnation’ begin the dreamy journey into STK Sound’s world of tranquil magic. The electronic elements are subtle and sweet as they flurry, wisp and twinkle between the sticky fluctuant beats. With warm vocals cooing over this floaty soundscape STK Sound transforms the listening experience with cosy textures. He blends some darker tones into his album with eerie subtly haunting atmospheres through tracks like ‘ Darkness Of The Magic’ without shocking the listener out of their dreamy haze. As the glistening soundscapes dazzle and delicately sparkle the track builds behind creating an ominous atmosphere with deep vocal samples and conflicted electronics, this provides a beautiful contrast through STK Sound’s creations. The raw and at times jittery percussion adds a rich and vibrant texture to the more melancholic tracks like ‘Do You Feel My Love’, the dazzling ‘Never Stop’ and skittish ‘Mirrors’. While ‘Atlas Love’ and ‘Life’ cool the sticky sultry vibes of those tracks with gentle ethereal tones, piano elements, and wispy soundscapes. However these tracks maintain a mystical and almost eerie atmosphere with some fuzzed elements and deep beat thuds. ‘Dark Sun’ brings the album to a close with a surge of peaceful vibes and glorious textures and tones. The sweet electronics flicker between quivering soundscapes and whispered vocals before becoming a little more obscure as gloopy sounds blop through the dreamy electronic whines. It’s a unique and intriguing track to close the album.
STK Sound takes the listener on a mystical journey of rich multi texture sounds through his refined ‘Reincarnation’ album as his blend of relaxing tunes and frazzling electronics both soothe and invigorate the mind.
Sleater-Kinney have released their new single ‘Hurry On Home’, the first new music from the celebrated band since their 2015 album, ‘No Cities To Love’. After years of legendary collaboration, rock’n’roll giants Carrie Brownstein (guitar/vocals), Corin Tucker (guitar/vocals) and Janet Weiss (drums) sound bigger and bolder than ever. The new track was produced by Annie Clark (St. Vincent) and is the first hint of more eagerly anticipated new music on the horizon.
‘Hurry On Home’ is a riveting addition to Sleater-Kinney’s undeniably intoxicating sound. A blood-tingling riff weaves elastic grooves through a punchy drum beat while scorching guitars demolish your eardrums with their intricate and slinky manner. Sweltering and gritty – this track presents this trios consuming sound in all its glory. The powerful vocals straddle the catchy melody as lush layered backing vocals add a dramatic quality to the track. The frantic soundscape is pierced by shrilling guitar whines and jagged electronics as the band layer the track in quirky sounds and vocal injections. This electrifying track showcases the refined kinetic and dominant sound of Sleater-Kinney- it is simply mesmerising.
On the new music, the band comments;“I think for Carrie and Corin it was liberating to explore a different sound palette,” says Weiss. Brownstein adds, “Instead of just going into the studio to document what we’d done, we were going in to explore and to find the essence of something. To dig in deeper.” Tucker says working on the new music “was like this manic energy of empowerment.”
Alt-electronic collective, aLLriGhT have released their debut album ‘Music for Riots’.Hailing from London, band members MiKe and LuKe work together to perfect their skills in beat-making and remixes.
‘Music for Riots’ presents aLLriGhT’s ability to create a heavy dance infused electronic album with dazzling precision and thrilling production. From the jump, it’s clear that the details and particulars of the sound are important to these guys ‘Grasshopper’ sets the album in motion with intricate electronics, meaty beats and a dark sense of suspense that creeps behind a soundscape, evoking images of flashing lights, confusion and a body pounding wall of sound. Their riff – heavy EDM -eque sound is filled with luxurious styles and rich production techniques. Through ‘BreXit’, ‘Bee’, ‘Gazebbo Party’, ‘Get Yourself Up’ and ‘Love’ we get a mix of disco, haunting horror movie elements and dizzying alternative electronics with orchestral stabs and a few pinches of their squelching dance aesthetic. ‘Affanno’ brings us to aLLriGhT’s most chilling and eerie sound yet as ghostly keys chime and twinkle through the electronic bloops and dramatic bursts. It definitely fills you with that feeling you’re being followed down a dark alley to your demise. Slightly less ominous ‘Damned Machine’ brings us to the end of the album with its skittish beats and hyper wall of sound.
‘Music for Riots’ is an impressive collection of tracks from aLLriGhT that take you on a mind melting trip of intricate electronics and feverous soundscapes, all rendered with an amazing level of detail.
You can catch aLLriGhT live at :
8th of June – Victoria Dalston, London – Release Party, aLLriGhT featuring a roster of talented artists
Stream ‘Music for Riots’ below
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