Chill | “Down” by Mokita is a Shape-shifting Original Single
Posted by VMan on September 5, 2020
Raised in a small town in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, and, later, western North Carolina, Mokita — born John-Luke Carter — took to music at a young age, beginning 13 years of classical piano lessons at age six, before picking up the guitar and trying his hand at songwriting as a teen. Relocating to Nashville after college, John-Luke took on the Mokita moniker, a name adopted from Kivila, a language native to Papua New Guinea. The word Mokita roughly translates to “the truth we all know but don’t talk about,” and it’s that sentiment that has always informed Carter’s approach to songwriting, exploring themes like depression, anxiety, the joy and stress and uncertainty of budding and fading relationships, and other personal themes, all in ways we all too often feel but rarely so truthfully articulate. His latest offering is “Down”, a slow-burning sadly yet eventually upbeat single that will have you clicking play a few times back to back. I’m really ready for a full blown album via Mokita, every single I’ve heard has been great and had some real replay value. Check it out above now!
Alternative, Chill | Chaz Cardigan Gets Honest on “Middle of the Ground”
Posted by VMan on August 22, 2020
“‘Middle of the Road’ came from ruminating on what my life would’ve been like if I’d stayed in my hometown, I realized I would’ve been miserable, stuck in a cycle of debt and probably addicted to something, pretending to be someone I’m not for the rest of my life.” said Chaz Cardigan on his dark new single “Middle of the Road”, the indie alternative track. I’ve re-listened to this one a handful of times and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. The Nashville singer/songwriter keeps stepping it up and doesn’t look like he’ll be stopping anytime soon. Billboard has named Chaz as one of the main LGBTQ Artists to watch In 2020, so if this article doesn’t make you pay attention, their word should!
Alternative, Chill | WEIRDO Drops Video For “FAKIN'”
Posted by VMan on August 13, 2020
WEIRDO portrays the dark side of Online Influencing in his new music video for “FAKIN” and it is hilariously entertaining. The dark pop gem is a catchy, ironic, simple yet rather cut-deep track that eludes prowess and sincerity throughout. WEIRDO explains and defines his past experiences lyrically and sonically. Driving drums and dirty synths push forward the lo-fi vocals which hail both sarcasm and true meaning. Check out the new video above now and keep WEIRDO on your radar. His music and visuals are always next level!
Bass, Chill, Remix | juuku Remixes Madeon’s “All My Friends”
Posted by VMan on August 6, 2020
Madeon’s “All My Friends” is a well known single in the EDM space, some may even call it a classic. The mystery producer, known simply as juuku, gives the original a real face lift by lacing it with a orchestral vibe that crosses over into a bass infused realm that will make you want to get out of your chair and raise hell. Kudos to juuku for doing this one justice, now give us a full album of originals already!
Alternative, Chill, Electronic | MESSY is “Out For Blood” on His Latest Drop
Posted by VMan on August 3, 2020
L.A. based upcoming artist MESSY creates music which blurs theboundaries of contemporary pop. Blending hip-hop infused beats and rich dancehall rhythms, his latest single “Out For Blood” is packed with mesmerizing synth lines and a chorus that is bound to get stuck in your head. This is a great introduction to MESSY’s music, so check it out above now and read a quote from him on the song below.
“‘Out For Blood’ is about a partnership that ended badly. The other person had a hard time letting it go and everything I said in the song is exactly what happened. They were pissed and had it out for me after that.”
Chill, Deep House | Eche Palante Brings Deep Vibes In New Single “The Lonely”
Posted by VMan on July 31, 2020
Returning to the scene after a 2-year hiatus, Miami’s Eche Palante has released “The Lonely” via Tipsy Records. The newest single from Palante is soft and intimate yet full of life. The track is full of luxe soundscapes and instrumentation that spotlights Eche’s production capabilities. The sound design is carefully manipulated to compliment the floating vocals of Mike James, whose topline kickstarted the creation of “The Lonely”. The vocal sits perfectly in the mix and draws out the emotion that is packed into the instrumental by Palante.
Eche Palante is a seasoned artist with a wide range of support from artists like Oliver Heldens, Nicky Romero, The Chainsmokers, and more. He has also shared the stage with dance music legends, having performed at Miami’s hottest nightclubs and Ultra Music Festival.
There is more to come from Eche Palante that you won;t want to miss. So give him a follow on Spotify for Release Radar updates and be sure to stream “The Lonely” below.
Chill, Videos | ilo ilo Share the Official Music Video for “Be Cool”
Posted by VMan on July 30, 2020
The duo known as ilo ilo have shared a new music video for their latest single “Be Cool”. The video sees the artist travel across LA in search of something. It starts with them being beckoned by a mysterious voice. They then take off in their classic Cadillac scouring the city for information on where they need to go. Eventually they make it to a field in the hills where they begin to move into a new dimension/state of mind. Check it out below and stay tuned for new music from them very soon.