COFRESI - SCARS FEAT. LUNA GREY

Hybrid electronic powerhouse Cofresi returns with a wicked new cut, “Scars” featuring Luna Grey. His percussion-oriented take on dance music has solidified him as one of the most exciting contemporary live acts in electronic music. “Scars” is a maze of intoxicating sounds, as Luna Grey’s chopped vocals bleed into a warped, synth-pop rhythm. Breathing a bit of rock into modern EDM, this cut is a stimulating fusion of high intensity loops and dance-floor-ready breakbeats. Check yourself into this heady space and get down with “Scars.”

URCHN - COMPOSURE

From the first 10 seconds of URCHN’s debut single “Composure” I was instantly hooked. Soft muted guitar plucks that drive with a sense of urgency. A nervous percussive shaker sound. A brief flutter that reminds me of a baby dinosaur. My early impression was that I was listening to something I hadn’t quite heard before, and it only gets better as the song continues. Making his debut via Casablanca Sunset, URCHN is the solo project of the Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and producer Max Greenhalgh. Max is also notably recognized for his work as the front man in the indie pop act Inspired & The Sleep amongst other projects and musical outlets. Cinematic in feel, with thought-provoking lyrics sung in a haunting half-falsetto, URCHN quickly weaves a web of contemplative discomfort on “Composure”. The thoughtful blend of organic and electronic sonic elements, syncopated rhythms, and vocal affectation come together to make this track one of the most compelling debuts of 2018 thus far.

BALKAN BUMP - GIVE ME SOMETHING TO FUNK (FEAT. KELLY FINNIGAN)

Oakland hustling, trumpet wizard Balkan Bump is refurbishing an antique genre that stands as a pillar in the black arts movement of the 1960s. Born from the cadences of jazz, gospel, and the blues, funk music is regarded as a revolution in and of itself. Lowtemp signee, Balkan Bump fuses the old school genre with the electric sounds of 2018, while simultaneously manifesting a vision unique to his aesthetic. His latest single, “Give Me Something To Funk” featuring Kelly Finnigan is a full-bodied banger, saturated with brass delicacies and unfettered production. Defined by swaths of thunderous, rich melodies, and resounding drops and turns, “Give Me Something To Funk” shines at the apex of future funk. Palpable and moving, Balkan Bump takes electronic music and cuts it with the timeless blade of groove. We’re listening.  

LIL SKIES - NOWADAYS (SNUGS REMIX)

Despite contemporary rap music being frequently criticized by old-heads for not channeling Tupac and Biggie, today’s take on hip-hop actually works as a curtain call for collaboration and creative restoration. Our favorite little blue booger, Snugs, composed of two multi-talented musicians who manipulate organic electronic production, have returned with their novel remix of Lil Skies’ “Nowadays.” Capitalizing on Lil Skies’ melodramatic flow, and rolling hip-hop cadence, Snugs gives “Nowadays” a vibrant treatment that redefines the mantra of the original piece. Using elements of spacious, radiating synth, the duo repaints the frame of “Nowadays” with pastel colors while lightning strikes between each note. A stellar balance of indie-electronic, and modern-urban flow, this flip is an interstellar rework that bumps with ease. Snugs’ relentless devotion to their craft shines with each release, fossilizing them as one of the most exciting, and cozy acts of the year. Stay tuned for more from our cute little friend, Snugs.

LOST KINGS - DON'T CALL (SNUGS REMIX)

My ideal man has glowing, brooding eyes. He lets me hold him when I'm sad. My ideal man has a cute snaggle tooth that humbly accentuates his imperfections. He knows what it's like to be blue, so he's always empathetic. My ideal man is a musician- he is a small squishy blob called Snugs. His latest release is a charismatic flip of Lost Kings' "Don't Call." Combining elements of multiple genres, this remix has moments of contemporary future-bass, idyllic vocals, and vague aromas of tropical house. While preserving the integrity of the original track, Snugs simultaneously makes "Don't Call" his own. Its complexity is outstanding yet strays from the hectic while he blends polar tones ultimately executing the sum of its parts. This flip is sexy, alluring, and witty- an audible parallel to the life of the party. What's even more attractive than that present snaggle tooth- Snugs utilizes live instruments into his digital dexterity. With Ideal looks and an ideal sound, this dream boat is righteously disrupting the entire electronic music industry- volume up.