Sydney pop duo Dekleyn just released their first single of 2021 “Over Again.” As the Australian climate shifts into warmer days with summer on the horizon, Dekleyn’s sound follows suit. This vivacious upbeat anthem is a fizzy pop gem with catchy vocal melodies and sweet-as-candy instrumental rhythms to match. Punctuated with electronic accents, “Over Again” is as dancefloor-ready as it is beach day made. A brilliant inide-pop crossover, Dekleyn proves once again they’re a buzzing force to be reckoned with.
MIDNIGHT POOL PARTY - POTENTIAL
Music, Original MixCommentAustralian duo Midnight Pool Party is back with one of their deepest cuts to date. “POTENTIAL” is a sharp disco track with bouncy basslines and industrial kicks to boot. The track guides listeners in with its low-slung synths before exploding into an infectiously groovy world of nu-disco and future funk. Laser beam accents cascade atop chromatic vocals to create a saucy, sexy, and downright funky world of chic electronic music. “POTENTIAL” is not a track to miss; lace up your dancing shoes and get down with Midnight Pool Party’s latest today.
MACIOUS - CA$INO FT. F.A.R
Music, Original MixCommentFollowing their debut collaboration “Take My Light,” Manchester artists Macious and F.A.R join forces once more to unveil their club-ready cut “Ca$ino.” This dancefloor romp is exaggerated with deep synths that effortlessly penetrate an industrial bassline. A high-energy frenzy indeed, Macious and F.A.R maintain full control over the track’s moving parts to create a listening experience that is born from dizzying musical mastery. A warehouse banger with an edgy flow, “Ca$ino” blends contemporary house with experimental sound design to map the blueprint of its greatness.
BLYNE - RANDOMNESS
Music, Original MixCommentBLYNE makes music to defy the contemporary genre status quo. Inspired by an unsuspecting blend of artists like Aphex Twin and The Beatles, BLYNE distills upbeat pop with experimental electronica. The duo’s new single “Randomness” is a digital dreamscape guided by video game synths and bubbly vocal harmonies. A vibrant listen with witty rhythm patterns nuanced with sweeping crescendos that ebb and flow through syncopated melodies, “Randomness” is anything but arbitrary. Speaking on the track the BLYNE says, “it’s probably one of the most fun and carefree sounding tracks we’ve ever made! We wanted it to sound as if an angry and confused kid is trying to perform the happiest version of a nihilism song. Recording it felt surprisingly easy.”
TOR - LENS (O'FLYNN REMIX)
Music, Original MixCommentVancouver-based electronic producer Tor returns following the April release of his most recent album Oasis Sky with a rework of his atmospheric single ‘Lens,’ courtesy of the esteemed English producer O’Flynn. The remix serves as the second release off of Tor’s forthcoming remix LP of Oasis Sky, featuring exclusive remixes from the likes of Catching Flies, Fejká, Aparde, and more. Taking the more downtempo, tranquil sensibilities of the original track, O’Flynn transforms ‘Lens’ into a more experimental, chopped version. The rework sees the addition of a propulsive bassline, surrounded by floating, warped vocal cuts and layered percussive elements. The hypnotizing rendition adds a new edge to the track, with oscillating synths and transmissible breakbeats. Showcasing the music style of O’Flynn, the rework takes listeners to a sultry sonic atmosphere with heavy drums and willowing synths.
VANIC - HERE & NOW
Music, Original MixCommentVancouver-based talent Vanic is back with his highly anticipated full-length studio album Here & Now. The 12-track offering is an explosive, high-intensity triumph with deep musical textures. Rich with thunderous bass drops, intoxicating soundscapes, and hypnotizing rhythms, Here & Now explores a plethora of electronic worlds that showcase Vanic’s signature style and swing. Emotional, excitable, and an overwhelming triumph for Canada’s electronic music landscape, Vanic’s Here & Now is an instant classic.
'Here & Now is about experiencing reality. It’s about our own realities being made up of what we perceive. Change your perceptions and you change your reality.' - Vanic
LUPA - INSATIABLE
Music, Original MixCommentAfter debuting lead singles "For The Ride" and "Darkness," techno virtuoso Lupa unveils her long-awaited debut EP, Insatiable. A sonic 5-track work of brooding soundscapes and supreme production, Insatiable was released via none other than mau5trap. A wolf in women's clothing, Lupa dares to be different. Brandishing a unique style of new wave techno, the creative reinvents the wheel of traditional club sound. Inspired by the likes of Depeche Mode and the Talking Heads, Lupa's sound is all-encompassing gritty darkness. Inviting listeners on a journey into the darkest corners of the mind, Lupa's Insatiable sits at the helm of eerie and emotive. Lead singles "For The Ride" and "Darkness" led the charge with their masterful fusions of old-school trance and innovative techno embellishments. Insatiable's newest additions include "The Night" and "Icarus," two contrasting yet complementary feats. "Icarus" is staggering industrial techno laced with a typical larger-than-life kick. "The name comes from one of my favorite stories in Ovid’s 'Metamorphoses,'" explains Lupa, "the story itself is about a man who goes against the way of nature and the Gods and in return is punished." Still incorporating industrial elements, "The Night" delivers additional robust, melodic vocal flair. The nostalgia-yearning single juxtaposes airy vocal performances against its veracious synth work.
GOLDEN VESSEL & REI SO LA
Music, Original MixCommentWhether it’s house music or indie-pop, Australian multi-hyphenate Golden Vessel does it all. Teaming up with Brisbane artist rei so la, the tandem take to birtbird to unveil their atmospheric bedroom pop single “Jersey City.” Soulful and simple, “Jersey City” is a vintage beat tape with leisurely vocals. A laid-back indie croon with alt-R&B sensibilities and a feel-good vibe this bitbird release is not one to miss.
DEJAVILLA - CASTLE WITH A VIEW
Music, Original Mix1 CommentJamaican duo DejaVilla is back with another intoxicating hit single “Castle With a View.” The title track to their forthcoming LP Castle With a View, this upbeat offering comes just at the heels of two previously released singles “Chocolate In Your Pocket” and “In The Morning” featuring Shanique Marie of Equiknoxx. Celebrated across the dance music media landscape and vibrating through speakers worldwide, DejaVilla’s music is always uplifting and inspiring. “Castle With a View” is an energizing, soulful song with abundant soundscapes characterized by cheerful synths, dancehall vocals, and nuanced with vintage keyboard riffs to boot. Boasting their obvious artistic alignment via in-sync harmonies, DejaVilla simultaneously provides easy insights into Jamaican culture and its colorful, cultural landscapes. An effortless listen indeed, “Castle With a View” sets a liberating tone for the album to come.
