Alternative, Chill | Bishop – LIMBO EP
Posted by VMan on May 12, 2020
Bishop Ivy brings all the alt-pop feelings in his new EP, “Limbo.” Starting off with “Ivy Dreams,” Bishop Ivy uses futuristic synth sounds and electronic textures to convey the hardships of growing up and moving on to a new chapter in life. Resembling LANY and HONNE with the sad bedroom pop sounds, many young kids going through the same transition of figuring out what to do after highschool can be felt in this song. His next song “Drag Racing” brings a whole other side of Bishop Ivy to the table. Using similar vocal effects like the greats, Frank Ocean and Bon Iver, he really breaks the boundaries of singing/rapping in this song. Using ambient sound affects and eerie background voices, this song really pushes the limits of defining genres and makes it truly his own. You hear his influence of Hip Hop and Rap in his use of different vocal affects and the hard hitting beat. “Bleeding Too” brings a sadder tone to this EP, where his main instrumental focus is using minor piano chords to convey that “heart broken” sound. He sings about summer ending and wanting to tell someone he loves how he feels. This whole EP really wraps up all the emotions of not knowing what the future holds for someone whose life is just starting, the loved ones you might have to leave behind in that process, and the harsh reality of feeling lonely in this process. “In Spring” really reminds me of a nostalgic love story being recalled by someone who lost someone who was important to them. Bringing in a light, but fun beat to follow along with his memories being sung really makes me think of The Japanese House. Reminiscing on the good memories he has with someone he loves, “In Spring.” Ending with “Clockwork,” Bishop adds acoustic guitars, keyboard pads, and layered vocals making it sound beautiful and sad all at the same time. Towards the end of the song, he uses an artistic amount of autotune and reverb to give the song that “Frank Ocean” sound.
Alternative, Chill | Saturday night is the best day to listen to Runaway Belles’ new single “The Weekend”
Posted by VMan on May 2, 2020
“The Weekend” by Runaway Belles is a song that hit home the moment I heard it. Featuring the exquisite voices of Tash Parker and Emma Anglesey, the duo are also housemates which is convenient in these isolation times. To celebrate their first release, the girls have announced a Facebook livestream set for 8pm every Monday in May. Breathtakingly stunning vocals and flawless harmonies dominate The Weekend, as the girls’ voices unite as one – even their own mothers cannot tell who’s singing. “This song is about that person who you can’t help but be in love with despite knowing it’s never going to work out in the end,” explains Tash. Self-produced with the help of Lachlan Carrick (Sia, Lior), Becki Whitton (Tash Sultana, Huntly) and Josh Barber (Gretta Ray), The Weekend is a timeless and catchy folk pop track. The piano, cello and guitars were recorded in Wally DeBacker’s (AKA Gotye) studio just outside of Melbourne and the vocals were recorded in an 1800s bluestone cottage on the edge of Tasmania’s wilderness. “When we recorded this song we imagined we were sitting around a campfire in a forest with a guitar telling the story. We wanted to capture that intimacy in the verses. In contrast, in the choruses we imagined our voices and music carrying out into the expansive night sky and beautiful surrounding mountains – much like a weekend camping trip where you can forget about the troubles of the week,” says Emma, “and with everything that’s going on in the world right now it feels like a good time to be sharing new music and connecting with people.”
Chill | Roman Rouge Will Win You Over on “Need A Friend”
Posted by VMan on April 30, 2020
Hailing from El Paso, Texas, Roman Rogue has got R&B deep in his bones, and it reflects well in his music. The upcoming singer-songwriter entered the industry from an early age, and has always found himself on stage. His new Pop infused single “Need A Friend” showcases his go to style and sound while also showing off his powerful vocal ability. Listen to “Need A Friend” above now!
Chill, Nu Disco | Sparkee & LIINKS Shape Eclectic Blend Of Their Styles In Dance Release “84”
Posted by VMan on April 23, 2020
Sparkee is no stranger to the online world, the solo act who just recently dropped a fire flip of Lady Gaga’s “Stupid Love” is back with a full-on original that is a different vein of the same Sparkee you are use to.
Squeaky clean drums and a pulsating house beat are a bit of what makes this beat stick, with album art that matches the energy of the production, these two have made something not to be missed.
Sparkee has had a wide range of success online, including his songs getting covered and achieving 17 million plays, catching the eye of Deadmau5, and many iTunes chart placements across various countries. No one comes music quit like Sparkee does, the numbers show it.
Chill | Richello “All We Are” Hits The Spot As Duo Begins To Re-surge
Posted by VMan on April 11, 2020
With trumpets blaring and a sun-kissed-good energy coming at the listener full force, “All We Are” provides an enriching experience for those daring enough to take the leap.
Richello, a Norwegian music duo consisting of Henrik Sæter and Ole Pedersen, gives off hints they have years of production experience behind the two of them. 7 years ago a pop on SoundCloud featuring well-written remixes starting their careers.
Within inspiration fueled by acts like Avicii and Swedish House Mafia, Richello is providing an infectious sound that has a bit of something for everyone.
Since we live in a part of the world that is pretty much dark and cold most of the year we tend to gravitate towards uplifting and happy music. In the same spirit as Avicii and Kygo, we have a love for melodies, big drops and inspiring lyrics. We have tried our best to pack all of this into one track.
– Richello
Bass, Chill, Remix | juuku Updates Cashmere Cat with Glitched-out Remix
Posted by VMan on April 8, 2020
The raw and unfiltered emotions juuku brings to the table consistently is very impressive. All of his reworks in the past stand alone as quality production and reshaping originals and bringing them into his own soundscape. The latest remix to date is a take on Cashmere Cat and his single “For Your Eyes Only”. The tasty future bass edit is blissful and emotional at the same time. Listen to it above now!
Chill, Electronic | Ben Dragon Shares Funky New Single & Music Video For “Booty Iz Bananaz”
Posted by VMan on April 6, 2020
Ben Dragon is back with a mixture of so many elements that the single is very much it’s own vibe in “Booty Iz Bananaz.”
Funky, tech inspired releases that pays ode to previous decades of American music culture with grooves within the music and bits of hip hop thrown in, this single has all the right elements of a sure-fire winner.
With fascinating video editing elements and eye-catching costumes, the video accompanying the single is just as much as a treat. Check out his Spotify here.