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‘Sapphire’ is the searing new single from DEVAULT, a synth-soaked summer nights jam

‘Sapphire’ is the searing new single from DEVAULT, a synth-soaked summer nights jam. Music started out as a hobby for the Orange County native, but it didn’t take long for DEVAULT to craft a unique sound. Flecked with new-wave inspiration, his ethereal productions are accompanied by soaring melodies that pull the throwback sound into a…

New York City’s Val Astaire releases brooding pop cut ‘Say You Will’, a heartbreak anthem for the disheartened

New York City’s Val Astaire releases brooding pop cut ‘Say You Will’, a heartbreak anthem for the disheartened. It is the first track of five to be taken from his upcoming album ‘Fever Dreams’; a hazy, emotive piece of writing that sits somewhere between the familiar sound of pop and the honest introspection of emo….

Platinum-selling producer Borgeous released vibrant four-track EP ‘Lights Out’

Platinum-selling producer Borgeous released vibrant four-track EP ‘Lights Out’. It is built upon unrelenting energy, with stuttering synths and bold melodies throughout. ‘Bad Boi’ trades heavily on its thumping bass line, which dances around big percussive elements. ‘Another Day’ opens up into an anthemic melodic refrain, which pulls the listener right into Borgeous’ world of…

Sydney-based songwriter Esmé treads the space between genres on smooth new single ‘Ella’

Sydney-based songwriter Esmé treads the space between genres on smooth new single ‘Ella’. Initially a jazzy guitar demo, the track was furnished with sumptuous production elements by Royce Wood Junior, Twilite Tone and Chris Penny. A bright beat is accompanied by sizzling synths and expansive, layered harmonies. Indubitably infectious, the melodies are striking, settling on…

Launchpad: Rising songwriter Sihan delivers ‘In My Space’, a celestial take on the love song

Rising songwriter Sihan delivers ‘In My Space’, a celestial take on the love song. Fusing elements of EDM, Pop and electronica, he crafts an otherworldly soundscape ripe with dream-like textures. Inspired in part by Sihan’s passion for science fiction and the cosmos, ‘In My Space’ frames familiar pop elements in fresh surroundings. It features emerging…

Detroit based producer Dream Beach drops the second instalment of ‘Breach’, his bootleg remix collections

Detroit based producer Dream Beach drops the second instalment of ‘Breach’, his bootleg remix collections. It includes reworks of tracks by the likes of FKA Twigs, Bladee, Trouble and others; expansive, cinematic sounds are crafted into hazy productions – dressing the songs in new sonic clothes. It shows the breadth of Dream Beach’s production chops,…

Quote Club: Australian song-smith LOVER releases beguiling new single ‘Starving’, an indie-R&B tour de force

Quote Club: Australian song-smith LOVER releases beguiling new single ‘Starving’, an indie-R&B tour de force. Co-produced by Tanssi and daste, a deeply personal narrative is clothed in warm, organic sounds. Sumptuous drums collide with expansive instrumentation, providing a lush bed for LOVER’s smooth vocal. “I was in Queensland for a show and I got a…

Launchpad: Sentimenal-pop pair fluxx.world announce themselves with bold single ‘Like Me’

Sentimenal-pop pair fluxx.world announce themselves with bold single ‘Like Me’. Formerly known as Moonoversun, the hook-crafting duo are diving head first into pop; the pulsating electronic production is filled with sampled drums, rhythmic synths and lush chords. The Londoner top it all off with catchy melodies, giving listeners a stunning chorus to grab hold of….

Quote Club: Los Angeles’ GAWM reworks ‘Chøsen Ønes feat. DAD’ bu Lucchii

Los Angeles’ GAWM reworks ‘Chøsen Ønes feat. DAD’ bu Lucchii. The EDM producer is carving out his own niche, working in hip-hop elements and trap flourishes to create a brooding new sound. Heavy, brash and full of dynamism, GAWM’s remix is one to remember. “Lucchii has been a big inspiration for a while now. I…

Quote Club: Dipha Barus and Monica Karina stun on ‘You Move Me’, an ode to being at peace

Dipha Barus and Monica Karina stun on ‘You Move Me’, an ode to being at peace. Weaving traditional Indonesian instrumentation and contemporary production elements, Barus takes you on a sonic journey to the depths of his psyche. Karina provides undeniably smooth vocals, drenching the instrumental in sun-soaked melody. “In order to be in love and…

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WOOF balances chaos & control in post-punk single ‘LICK!’

Delta of Venus reveal long-form visuals for double A-side ‘Disengaged b/w Slipping’

Sophie Li’s ‘Magnets’ pulls listeners into a chaotic love affair

On The Record: Dom Malin

Salomé Songbird’s ‘Jellyfish’ is an acoustic meditation on isolation

Matya’s ‘Night Light’ shines with irresistible groove and creative liberation