Albums | Future house duo Electric Polar Bears drop Where We Started EP, with new single “Control”??
Posted by VMan on October 7, 2023
Since releasing their first music in 2021 and playing their first show at Groove Cruise in 2017, future house duo Electric Polar Bears (who go by the names Zero and Snowball) have been on a constant upward trajectory.
They established themselves in the dance music world with a unique mythology, claiming to have an Antarctic lab headquarters where they concoct perfect party-throwing strategies. They’ve fleshed-out this worldbuilding even further at their stand-out shows, where the polar bear-headed duo combine 3000 LED heads, powerful confetti cannons, dazzling lasers, frost machines, and a dedicated penguin parade backdropped by their vibrant, bouncy house beats.
As a result, the Electric Polar Bears’ infectious sound and magnetic performance style have led to collaborations with producers and vocalists such as Paris Hilton, Nitti Gritti, and TyDi; support from industry tastemakers like Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, Deorro, and Illenium; performances at festivals around the world including Decadence Arizona, Water Castle Carnival, and Global Dance Festival; and a showcase at Paris Hilton’s Neon Wedding.
Now, the duo unveils their Where We Started EP, a 3-track package that broadens their artistic scope and is an expression of their musical and philosophical sensibilities.
Following their 2022 tour, the Electric Polar Bears found a renewed sense of purpose after connecting with their fans every night – an assortment of communal experiences that showed them the raw power of electronic music culture. From these moments, the duo decided to lean into their uplifting aesthetics, crafting a vintage house sound that’s filtered through a futuristic presentation.
The result of this approach is their new Where We Started EP, which, through its creative, euphoric mix of analog synths, drum machines, and contemporary digital softwares, pays homage to classic eras of dance music while simultaneously introducing audiences to new sounds.
Fans got their first taste of the EP with self-titled track “Where We Started” – a euphoric cut with a groovy, head-spinning beat that transports listeners to the inception of Electric Polar Bears’ musical journey.
Next was, “Motion,” a vintage house cut incorporating nostalgic sound design imbued with shimmering, futuristic production.
Today, Electric Polar Bears release “Control” as the final track on the EP. With its heart-pumping, bass-infused house beats and contagiously melodic chord progressions, the track is a perfect way to immerse listeners into the Electric Polar Bears world and evoke the feel-good vibes of their shows.
The track kicks off with an epic, cinematic orchestra hit before giving way to the song’s central melodic riff. Then, atmospheric claps, head-spinning risers, and stuttering drum percussion build into the song’s head-spinning, dance floor-igniting drop.
With scintillating house hi-hats, deep bass synths, and thumping kickdrums, “Control” is an acute embodiment of Electric Polar Bears’ crowd-winning skillset. And as a track designed to kick off a set, the song is true to its name with its ability to effortlessly move an audience.
Albums | Multi-genre one-to-watch artist SANJAY unveils new single “New Roads”
Posted by VMan on October 3, 2023
‘New Roads’ is the latest offering from multi-genre, emerging talent SANJAY, giving listeners another
teaser from his forthcoming debut album ‘Ancestral Visions’ released later this year. Landing on 18th
September, ‘New Roads’ is another sonic fusion of indie dance, highlighting the talents of the afro
ingenious Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Lavva. With SANJAY flexing his skills as a producer,
vocalist and playing the traditional Peruvian guitar, the charango; ‘New Roads’ is a captivating, genre-
fluid arrangement of introspective tones, resonant lyrics and gripping energy from start to finish.
Albums | The sound of pure joy, mixed in with a bit of nostalgia comes out via 44 Ardent’s “evergreen”
Posted by VMan on October 1, 2023
Over the last few months, 44 Ardent has given us a tidy collection of five stand-alone singles that has had him experimenting with a variety of different sounds and ideas as he continues to explore ways to capture certain feelings or emotions within his production. He’s coming back to us this week with his next offering ‘evergreen’, which you can check out above and read more about below:
“evergreen’ is meant to sound like pure joy, mixed in with a bit of nostalgia. I wanted to capture the feeling of running around in the forest as a child, or going on a hike with your friends, or a road-trip to a quiet beach. This wasn’t actually the song I was planning to put out next, I only came up with the piano riff about a week ago. The rest of the song came so easily and naturally, so I decided to put it out straight away rather than spending ages agonising over tiny mix details. Sometimes it’s better to just go with your original idea rather than overthinking..” – 44 Ardent
Albums | Kazantzakis Returns To FUXWITHIT With Gritty Trap Anthem ‘LIZA’
Posted by VMan on September 6, 2023
Kazantzakis himself sheds light on the creative process behind ‘LIZA,’ stating that the journey began with inspiration from IMANU tracks and some electro-inspired breakdowns. Starting with the drop, he carefully crafted the breakdown and intro-outro, paying close attention to every detail. His decision to incorporate a Memphis rap acapella adds an extra layer of authenticity to the track, cementing its place in the annals of trap history.
Albums | capshun Unveils New Single ‘On Blast’ + Announces Upcoming EP??
Posted by VMan on September 5, 2023
Capshun’s “On Blast” is not just a single; it’s a statement. It’s a declaration of his creative prowess and his willingness to push boundaries within the electronic music landscape. With “Ethos” on the horizon, fans can anticipate a rollercoaster of sonic experiences, each track promising to be a thrilling journey of its own. If you’re looking for an electrifying musical adventure, look no further than capshun’s “On Blast” and keep your ears tuned for what’s to come next from this rising star.
Albums | Ryan Ofei releases his most accomplished body of work to date with ‘Celebrate’
Posted by VMan on August 25, 2023
As 2023 unfolds, Ofei presents his latest offering: the captivating EP titled ‘Celebrate.’ This four-track exploration not only showcases Ofei’s artistry but also reflects his evolving sonic direction. The EP’s empowering singles, ‘Daily’ and ‘Abba,’ are accompanied by the titular track ‘Celebrate,’ a poignant song inspired by a life-altering car accident that transpired on Ryan’s 18th birthday.
In this track, Ofei takes a departure from his renowned soul-stirring sound, venturing into the soothing realm of alternative R&B. His signature voice and melodic prowess, however, remain at the forefront, guiding listeners through a journey of reflection and liberation. The lyrics “Feels like freedom” encapsulate the essence of the song, encapsulating the joy that life embodies and the freedom found within faith.
Collaborating with a team of skilled producers including Jordon Manswell and Kofo, Ofei expands his musical horizons with ‘Celebrate.’ The song serves as a testament to his newfound peace and authenticity, encapsulating a dynamic that pushes the boundaries of Christian music. With this release, Ryan Ofei emerges as a trailblazer in the genre, skillfully weaving subtle nuances from various musical realms into a resonating sound that captures the essence of his craft.
In his own words, Ofei reflects on the genesis of ‘Celebrate’: “‘Celebrate’ is the first song we made in the sessions for my upcoming album. It was an eye-opening experience for me because the producers took me to a new space sonically. I’m singing about the freedom that I experience by walking in my faith but doing it in a way that feels raw and authentic.”
In conclusion, Ryan Ofei’s ‘Celebrate’ EP stands as a testament to his artistic evolution and unwavering faith. Through a tapestry of genres and emotions, Ofei invites listeners to join him on a journey of celebration, introspection, and the boundless possibilities of music’s transformative power. As he continues to forge a unique path in the contemporary Christian music scene, Ofei’s legacy as a spirit-led artist and captivating performer remains firmly secured.
Albums | Electro-soul virtuoso Homemade Spaceship unveils debut album Ghost Ride The Spaceship
Posted by VMan on August 25, 2023
DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Homemade Spaceship is a vivid world-builder.
With a heavy, astral-inspired sound and electro-soul performance style, the Chicago-bred, Denver-based producer has spent the last decade making an indelible mark on the Denver bass music scene. His infectious music and stage presence – which sees him folding in electric guitar and flute into his earth-shattering DJ sets – have led to collaborations with soulful bass queen Maddy O’Neal and saxophone-wielding artist SoDown, in addition to performances at festivals such Sonic Bloom and Electric Forest. This journey has allowed him to display his evocative soundscapes to listeners not only in Denver, but to fans across the nation.
With origins in metal music and hip-hop, the Homemade Spaceship musical ethos is defined by DIY sensibilities: the impulse to create your own outlets for self-expression, ambitious, individualized artistic endeavors that help you reach your inner-peace. As a result, he’s cultivated a wholly original sound that combines the heaviness of metal with the grooviness of electro-soul, translating his expertly-crafted, handmade sound design into cacophonous, bass-boosted bangers.
Homemade Spaceship fully embodies this creative method on his debut album, Ghost Ride The Spaceship – a genre-blurring, full length project that showcases how his artistry is used as catharsis and a way to escape reality. Idiosyncratic, vibrant, and brimming with heavy bass sounds, Ghost Ride The Spaceship envelops listeners on a narrative voyage through the space-time continuum.
Listeners got their first taste of Ghost Ride The Spaceship with the LP’s lead single, “Electric Indigo,” a spacey, vivacious track that catapults listeners into an otherworldly realm with its lush electro-soul vibe. Next was “Astro Jones,” and then the trunk-rattling dubstep banger “Gassed Up.”
Ghost Ride The Spaceship tells a chronological story, kicking off with “Kick Dust,” a boom-bap-inspired track that combines its dusty hip-hop beats with extraterrestrial bass sound design. This opening song begins the story of a wannabe astronaut, who, desperate for an adventure, builds his own spaceship to blast off into space. “Astro Jones” is the name of an outer space being he befriends, and “Gassed Up” chronicles their boisterous, reckless travels through the cosmos.
Next is the explosive, action-packed “SpaceBlaster,” which uses cowboy-themed guitar melodies and distorted laser synths to detail a shootout with space pirates. The ethereal, heavy 808-imbued “Interlude” then evokes the protagonists taking a wrong turn into a wormhole, while the soul-infused euphoria of “Elevation” shows them entering a strange new world.
“Electric Indigo” and the sample-heavy, sweetly melodic, and bass-inflected “Chaka” portrays our two characters coming to grips with their new life as astral nomads. The nostalgic tone and raucous dubstep wubs of “My Sunshine” show them setting sail towards the nearest star, while the blues-inflected “Voyage Pt.1” evokes their ascent into another wormhole, ready for their next adventure.
The metaphor of Ghost Ride The Spaceship’s story is a relatable one, translating the universal mission of trying to find one’s purpose and place in the universe through immaculate production technique and ample amounts of bass and swagger. The LP also contains potent emotion that runs through its tracklist, articulating how the journey towards self-actualization isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s the turbulence that makes it exciting.