Chill, Cover | Wilsonn Drops New Vocal Mixtape
Posted by VMan on July 18, 2017
This is Wilsonn’s second project in the past year, both of which feature fresh new takes on some of Electronic music’s biggest hits of the past couple years. On his new Idiocentric Mixtape he laces 6 songs with his lush vocal stylings, re-imagining them into his own unique sound realm. The outro is his edit of “Touched,” first created by fellow AUS native, What So Not (Emoh Instead), but Wilsonn’s vox help the track soar to the next level. Really great project from front to back, give it a spin now above.
Chill | Varun Creates Uplifting Remix Of Martin Garrix’s “There For You”
Posted by VMan on July 17, 2017
Capitalizing on the success of his 1.8 million plays and counting “Paint The Sky” collaboration with AVE & EFX and LA James, Varun continues to expand his repertoire from progressive house to subtler, more melodic music. With his latest remix of Martin Garrix’s “There For You”, Varun crafts an ultra-crisp and clear future bass version of the original. Expanding on the qualities of “Paint The Sky”, Varun moves from the beautifully sung hook to a blazing combination of altered vocal samples and electrifying synths with the greatest of ease. Varun’s deft production skills will make him an in-demand remixer for many years to come.
Chill, Pop | Quinn XCII Empties His Pockets On New Single ‘Fake Denim’
Posted by Matt Keene on July 7, 2017
Before getting into the latest offering from Quinn XCII, we must first address an important topic. Contrary to popular belief his name is not Pronounced Quinn XCII, but rather Quinn Ninety-Two.
Today Quinn XCII has graced us with his latest work, Fake Denim, which is following the success of his previous singles Straightjacket and Make Time. If there is one thing that fans of this rising star have come to expect it is extraordinary instrumentals filled with an array of sounds, from horns to extremely crisp snaps that always result in a record that spews good vibes. Despite tackling the hypothetical topic of having a gold digging girlfriend, the vibes are still on display with catchy cadences and a hook that has the listener already singing the second time through.
This latest record shows some significant maturing and growth from the Los Angeles based artist as he continues to collaborate and work with other talent in the entertainment hotbed that is the Greater Los Angeles area.
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan and a proud graduate of Michigan State University, Quinn has been a pleasure to watch grow over the last few years. After switching his name, and his sound in 2014, his debut project “Change of Scenery” was released to much critical acclaim in January of 2015. With standout tracks such as FFYL and Another Day In Paradise, Ninety-Two was off to the races, and hasn’t slowed down yet. The Columbia Records signee is on his way to immense success in 2018, watch out.
Chill | Glenn Morrison Releases Seasonal Single “Little Piece Of Summertime”
Posted by VMan on July 5, 2017
Double platinum artist Glenn Morrison started off slaying the classical piano game as a teen, now tackles dance music with his unparalleled skills and musical experience. Matching music with the market is something Glenn is just as skilled in as the production itself – considering all corners of the industry when producing and branding. His latest work “Little Piece Of Summertime,” featuring Deb’s Daughter, showcases a chill, deep-tropical house influence with a modern uplifting feel, fitting right in with the relevancy of an average dance music fan.
Chill | Steve Void Self-Releases Uplifting Single “Rooms”
Posted by VMan on June 30, 2017
Whether touring alongside Cheat Codes and Matoma or earning over 7 million SoundCloud plays for his version of The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face”, Steve Void is a force to be reckoned with. Now, after the success “Chemistry”, “Never Been Better”, and “West LA”, Void is back with his most recent winner “Rooms”. Drawing on his impressive songwriting skills, Void captures a funky, sensual vibe that fans won’t soon forget. Starting with a minimalist arrangement of a piano and little else, Void’s slow burn of an opening helps heighten the song’s emotion. When the perfectly sequenced drums drop, the listener is left in awe.
Chill, Pop | Carter Reeves Gets Your Ears Wet with Addicting Summer Jam Aquarium
Posted by Matt Keene on June 30, 2017
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Carter Reeves proclaims “we’re way too young to get hooked”, but apparently he hadn’t finished writing his latest offering ‘Aquarium’ when he penned that line. The new single from Reeves is as refreshing as it gets the Friday of Fourth of July weekend. With synths that get your body moving, drums that gets your head bobbing and medleys that have you vibing as each verse progresses it is safe to say that this is going to be the addicting record being played near any body of water this weekend that will have people asking, “Wait, who is this? This is amazing.”
Reeves is no stranger to bringing the vibes as former half of the reggae/pop/hip hop duo Aer who were known for their ability to bring the vibes and be great background music essential for any good time. Carter is fresh off his debut EP Fresh Fruit, which is as smooth as it comes, and Aquarium proves that Reeves not only knows how to bring the vibes, but knows how to make a hit. This record is radio quality.
Be sure to Follow Carter on Twitter @CarterReeves and Spotify
Chill | RYNO Releases Pop-Laced Single “Glory”
Posted by VMan on June 28, 2017
Following in the footsteps of his successful of Donna Lewis cover, New York City electro-pop artist RYNO is blessing the summer of 2017 with his newest original. His latest barnburner “Glory” is an intricate mix of expertly timed vocal stutters, hard-hitting percussion, and layered synths. The atmospheric sounds take the listener to another place while accentuating RYNO’s powerful lyrics.
By bringing a rock ballad vibe to the table with his vocals, RYNO adds depth and complexity to “Glory”. The end result is unlike any electronic song in recent memory, as RYNO has created something distinctly beautiful and inimitable.