When things aren’t going as planned and you need that extra spark of motivation, this is the tune to vibe with.
Category: Music
‘Atmospheric, Melancholic, Clinical.’ | Interview with Skurken
Skurken’s 808781 isn’t choosing between creative melodic synths and beautifully complex IDM groove, it’s delivering both.
Blood Moon Commune – Hex [Review]
A trippy work and a compelling first statement from the collective, makes you wonder what comes next.
‘Expressive, lyrical, mystical.’ | Interview with Philipp Maria Rosenberg
This one is not for your relaxed jazz playlist. It’s filled with emotion. Pathos. The last thing it will make you feel is relaxed.
‘Punchy drummy riddim’ | Interview with VAAGUE
Imagine a doomed pianist caught in a nightmare, a technical jazz player reborn in a universe where free jazz is obsolete and the listeners crave IDM.
SYOT – Hassla [Review]
This isn’t complex free jazz for the select few. This is music ready for the world’s most daring DJs balancing genuine musical sophistication with the energy of a club banger.
‘Atmosphere. Rhythm. Exploration.’ | Interview with iota
The Greek band iota delivers “Aspect” as part of their album See Your Universe. Expect a moody, beautifully minimal melodic riff, microtuning-heavy improvs, and a smooth bass driven groove.
‘Introspective, buttery and rousing’ | Interview with Mamas Gun
Rhythm, Fire, and Soul: Mamas Gun’s Recipe for Groove. Anchored by a tight drum beat, featuring a flaming bassline, delicate guitar layers and an expressive vocal delivery.
‘psychedelic, vintage and cinematic’ | Interview with Malavita
Odeon Disco from semi-instrumental power trio Malavita marries funkadelic warmth with a touch of retro melancholy and a a hypnotic spacey melodic riff that will stick with you for days. Or maybe it was just a dream.
‘Completely unknown artists making the most incredible music’ | Interview with Darkstates
With a beat built on a 2-step UK Garage framework that feels almost ghostly, Darkstates delivers Single Cell.