Albums | Cryptic producer Modapit drops techno-inspired single “Out Of Control” alongside hypnotizing vertical music video
Posted by VMan on April 24, 2023
Newly-minted producer Modapit is evolving in real time. In January, the secretive artist emerged from the shadows of underground dance music, boasting a gothic, edgy streetwear look contrasting their euphoric, swirling pop-electronic sounds. Shrouded in their signature fishnet veil, the Modapit project has been defined by expertly crafted secrecy – an anonymous identity that has stirred their feverish online fanbase. The mystery has also provided Modapit a sense of creative freedom: by removing the ‘ego’ from the artist, Modapit’s music and fashion-forward aesthetic have become the central focus of the project.
The confidential nature of the Modapit project has also allowed the producer to remain amorphous – by avoiding a defined identity, Modapit can remain an idea that traverses the dance music canon, exploring new sounds and styles in pursuit of becoming a multi-dimensional artistic project.
Modapit is revving up towards their debut album, a full-length project that promises to further spotlight the producer’s bold and diverse electronic music vision. By embracing the beauty of creative partnership, the LP will reflect the deeply collaborative tenets of the Modapit brand. Filmmakers David Borges and Carlos Perez have helped build out the Modapit universe, developing a stark visual aesthetic surrounding the producer’s mind-melding dance sonics. All together, they’ve crafted a funeral-rave vibe – a defining artistic ethos representing Modapit’s out-of-the-box approach and propensity towards detailed world-building.
Today, Modapit unveils their newest single “Out Of Control,” a transition into a darker, more European techno-inspired side of the Modapit project. Filled to the brim with rolling basslines, euphoric vocal samples, and pulsating, hard-hitting drums, “Out Of Control” is an acute exercise in vivid, brooding dance music catharsis.
“Out Of Control” kicks off with ethereal synth pads before quickly introducing stuttering vocal samples, rumbling bass, and heart-racing risers. The track then drops into its infectious, booming beat – a dance-floor igniting rager consisting of scintillating high-hats, driving percussion, huge, thumping kick drums, and tone-setting, acid synths.
“Out Of Control” fleshes out the Modapit sound into new terrain. Having already showcased a pristine sensibility towards lavish pop-electronic bangers, this new track reflects the environment of an energetic, raw Modapit live set.
The track releases alongside a spellbinding video with footage from Sakatisk. Presented vertically and in stunning black-and-white, the “Out Of Control” video displays stylish dancefloor denizens dancing in a club setting. With glitchy, captivating editing, the video is a hypnotizing companion to the track’s dark, underground vibes.
Albums | Listen to the 4th single from Conflict Choirs forthcoming LP ‘Strange Game’
Posted by VMan on April 18, 2023
Conflict Choir, a UK based alternative rock band, has been making waves in the music industry with their latest single, “Algorithm”, from their upcoming album ‘Strange Game’. The band started as a solo project for lead singer and guitarist Ali Clinton, but quickly turned into a powerhouse of virtuosic musicianship from diverse session musicians. Their music ranges from cinematic textures to brutal crushing force within mere seconds, leaving listeners captivated by the range of emotions conveyed through their sound. Check it out above now!
Albums | Coral Gables Shares Debut Album Still Alive
Posted by VMan on April 16, 2023
Coral Gables is the project of Cuban-American singer-songwriter Erik Beruvides based out of Denton, Texas. Coming from a background of musical grandmothers, he was naturally drawn to the diverse music that played in his childhood home in Lubbock, Texas, from Celia Cruz to Juan Luis Guerra and Abba to The Cars. He draws upon the music passed down by his family, while being shaped by the music he discovered with friends, such as Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens, and The Magnetic Fields, among others.
Still Alive is Coral Gables’ debut album, which portrays a segment of his life where everything fell apart and his search to make sense of how to move forward. Musically, the album draws inspiration from the likes of Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, and Talk Talk to Radiohead, TV On The Radio, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, while also incorporating Latin music influences from Coral Gables’ Cuban background to create a unique and interesting blend that stands out as his own.
Speaking further on the album, Coral Gables says, “Still Alive is my way of processing the past and creating a new path for my life. Leading up to 2019, I had several difficult life circumstances: unemployment, an empty bank account, family disagreements, fickle friends, religious abuse by people and institutions – and then the pandemic hit in 2020. I made the decision during the pandemic to write and record an album that describes my journey through loss, suffering and acceptance.”
Albums | Nxll Shares New Single “One of One”
Posted by VMan on April 14, 2023
Nxll is a rising rapper hailing from Prince George’s County, Maryland, and based in Chicago, Illinois. His passion for music began at an early age, and he honed his skills as a music producer during his junior year of high school. Nxll’s talent and dedication quickly led him to explore rapping, which he began pursuing during his freshman year of college. From his early days as a music producer to his current status as a rising rap star, Nxll is committed to delivering a unique and unforgettable musical experience to his growing audience, as is evident on his newly released single, “One of One”, and accompanying visualiser.
“One of One” makes an impact on first listen. Featuring a gritty, atmospheric beat and Nxll’s unmistakable and effortless rap flow, “One of One” shines the spotlight on a talented rapper in his element. The track also showcases his clever lyricism while he raps about being confident on his journey that everything will work out, which he wrote during a difficult period.
Elaborating further, Nxll says, “I created this track during a pretty difficult time. I moved from DC to Chicago this past summer and don’t know many people here. I struggled a lot just trying to figure out life in general out here, and sometimes I don’t know who or what to trust. I know I have an ultimate goal that’s in music, but you never know where this journey is going to take you or what chances you have to take along the way.
“Through it all I remain confident that things will work out no matter what. I believe this track encapsulates this feeling I’ve been having. Something that is a one of one is completely unique and can never be replicated. I believe that describes me as an artist and human. The visualiser blends lifestyle scenes from both DC and Chicago, representing the move I recently made and the culture shift I had to adapt to.”
Albums | Point Blank Music School LA Presents Their New Top-Tier Acting Program, ‘Acting On Screen’
Posted by VMan on April 14, 2023
Many people spend a lifetime trying to acquire the talent and know-how to become professional musical artists. Based in LA, Point Blank Music School has made this a much easier process. On top of its extensive music program, the education provider has just launched its newest endeavor, Acting On Screen. Teaching students of different backgrounds, ages, and skill sets, Acting On Screen is guaranteed to open new doors for the entertainment industry.
Leading this thrilling program is Adam Levy: a British actor who has gained praise for his performances in the likes of Knightfall, Snatch’s Sony Crackle, and the hit Netflix show The Witcher. He will be running things at Point Blank’s Hollywood campus. A quick search of ‘Acting Classes Hollywood Near Me’ and this educational platform will be among the first results. Once signing up for Acting On Screen, you will be immersed in a dense term of hands-on learning and gaining valuable knowledge across acting.
In addition to the detailed course, students will be given access to Point Blank’s Content Creation Studio and Project Studios, so that they can film their own scenes and auditions. Other resources will include meetings with Point Blank’s Student Services Advisor and complete support from the school’s expert staff. It’s time to seize your acting future and become Hollywood’s next star by joining Point Blank’s Acting On Screen.
Albums | NYC producer Cheyne Christian drops stunning afro- house bootleg of Message In A Bottle
Posted by VMan on April 5, 2023
Multi-genre, NYC producer Cheyne Christian has served up an enticing afro-house bootleg
of The Police classic ‘Message In A Bottle’ for release on his own Bridge & Tunnel Beat. Co
label. Titled ‘SOS’ and featuring the renowned singing drummer Josh Dion of Paris Monster,
it’s already been on rotation with Claptone who has supported pretty much everything
Cheyne has put out.
When Cheyne turns his hand to a bootleg, good things happen. His rework of Phil Collins’ ‘In
The Air Tonight’ – also resung by Josh Dion – was a smash, as was ‘Sunglasses At Night’
which went down a storm when Claptone dropped it at Pacha Ibiza in his closing set of The
Masquerade. With rolling drums and a deep club groove set to the famous guitar riff and
vocal of The Police original, Cheyne’s ‘SOS’ has all the constituent parts to be on rotation
this summer.
Cheyne Christian is on a fine run of form with his own New York style of Latin, tribal and Afro
house that has been picked up by such quality labels as Nervous, Toolroom, Saved, Force
Of Habit, Wired, Stealth and more.
Testament to his sharp studio skills, Cheyne has a string of high profile fans that also include
Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Roger Sanchez, Oscar G, Cedric Gervais, Sam Divine and Shiba
San.
This new bootleg draws on Cheyne’s years of dancefloor experience. Be it a daytime pool
party, club or at sunset, ‘SOS’ is sure to unite crowds wherever it’s played. Cheyne said,
“I’ve always been a huge fan of Sting, especially his voice. As I started to get into the Afro
house sound and experimenting in my sets, the idea just came to me one day, so I made the
acappella and hired a guitar player from Africa to play the riff over the drums and raw Sting
acappella. It got support from some solid names, so I decided to make it an official release.
Josh Dion was great on my Phil Collins cover, and I just knew he would crush a Sting cover.
I sent him the track and 36 hours later I had the amazing vocals back from him.”
There’s something pretty special about Cheyne; he has a unique DJing history that defies
his years. Cheyne’s selector skills were recognised early on and he was made resident at
the legendary Tunnel club aged just 17. He was a hit across the NYC circuit, warming up for
Danny Tenaglia and alongside Roger Sanchez, and landing residencies and quest spots at
other iconic venues including Webster Hall, China Club and Avalon when he was still so
young. The demand never wavered and today Cheyne can be found soundtracking across
the US including some of his favourite haunts, Somewhere NoWhere (NYC) and House of
Hyde at SLS (Miami).
Albums | xskarma Shares New Single “Hello”
Posted by VMan on April 4, 2023
Charles Grimsdale AKA xskarma is a songwriter/producer/drummer from Bristol, UK, creating a blend of indie pop and trip hop, driven by quirky retro funk-inspired beats. He is also a tech entrepreneur who co-founded one of Europe’s first streaming services, OD2, alongside Peter Gabriel. He is an active technology investor and is non-exec Chairman of on-demand vinyl platform elasticStage. He is also passionate about conservation and tackling climate change, and with previous single “Changing”, he has partnered with OneTreePlanted and donates all streaming revenue for the track towards planting trees in Uganda to help restore some of the most important forest for Chimpanzees.
Filtered drum grooves, wobbly synth pads and deep, punchy basslines are the foundation of many of xskarma’s tracks, and he draws inspiration from bands such as Portishead, Massive Attack, Zero 7, Morcheeba, Lamb and Tame Impala. xskarma only started releasing music in 2020 and already has a multitude of releases under his belt and a fast-growing audience. Looking to build on his momentum, he has just unveiled his brand-new single and first release of 2023, “Hello”.
“Hello” was written and produced by xskarma and features vocals from glasscat. Featuring a smooth, downtempo beat, the track commands attention in the first few seconds and is elevated further once glasscat’s captivating voice kicks in. The track also stands out for its infectious and almost hypnotic chorus. A must-hear single, “Hello” will no doubt draw in new fans for xskarma as it becomes clearer with each release that he is one to watch.
Speaking further on “Hello”, xskarma says, “The track is about the unspoken darkness in a relationship and how sometimes a partner can seem distant and distracted, living in a parallel universe. The inspiration came from a glitchy Timbaland track. I then played the live drum beat as an evolution of that and built the rest from there.”