House | black a.m. Pays Tribute To Late House Legend Frankie Knuckles In ‘T.S.O.F.H’
Posted by VMan on March 27, 2021
Frankie Knuckles is a legend among legends in the global phenomenon of dance music, house music especially. With house having roots in the UK and Europe, much of the genre’s story in the USA can be contributed to this pioneer and his dedication to the genre in the city of Chicago. The ripple effect the movement he started states-based decades earlier permeates cross-culturally and world-wide today – from just this man’s efforts alone.
In March 2021, black a.m. pays homage to the late musician with a captivating single that nails the tribute theme embraced here with sophistication and original quality. Within “T.S.O.F.H. (The Story of Frankie’s House),” a squeaky clean house production platforms an unique audio sample from a Frankie Knuckles interview. Of course, this isn’t the first time audio samples capturing dialog from movies/documentaries/interviews have been blended into dance songs. With that said, “T.S.O.F.H.,” warms the soul and easily stands out given the unique cultural implementation built into it.
At the core, black a.m.’s new single highlights an interview Knuckles did where he shares his viewpoint about how house received it’s name and dabbles in an origin story related to the genre. The mix of the inviting cadence of Frankie Knuckles’ voice layered with a complete 128 beat, that he had a role of platforming, stirs emotions in the heart hard to explain.
black a.m. continues to hit many high-points in his prosperous career, “T.S.O.F.H. (The Story of Frankie’s House),” being the next extension.
Deep House | NICOLAS Makes EP Debut With Self Released ‘Forget To Feel’
Posted by VMan on March 23, 2021
“DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT,” and “TEST DRIVE,” being personal highlights that have won over this writer and many others, now there is more to love with, FORGET TO FEEL EP, and the extra music that came out with it. The starting single, “FORGET TO FEEL,” gets the end-listener used to the expectations that come with the journey. Dotted, syncopated synth-notes covers the entire EP as the chill-nature of the 7-track can put you in an eased position. The two new works and the rest of the EP, for that matter, move the motions forward with the essences showcased on previous singles. “OBSESSION,” is a bit more mysterious-leaning, while “SILENCE,” has a sort of personal ‘ending’ feel to it.
‘FORGET TO FEEL’ is my first EP, the first body of work that I ever put out. I’ve been in the process of writing it for more than a year now, it’s inspired by my whole journey as a human being as well as the world of constant change that we live in. I see it as a collection of memories, of moments that I felt like I needed to share with the world. Hopefully listeners will relate to it and perhaps it can even become the soundtrack for a moment of your life.
Born into Gen Z, male, musically skilled, but not too much known about him beyond that, NICOLAS maintains a large amount of mystery about who he is, leaving the only natural category left to focus on when checking him out – the music.
Deep House | Precision & Snyder Drum Up Confident House Track In ‘Like This’ Single
Posted by VMan on March 21, 2021
Bouncy and embracing plenty of classic house elements within, “Like This,” displays a smooth flow and a balance between what we know sonically from both artists. The tune is a quality one, delivering fun and uncanny expression all bundled into a pleasant experience. The drop makes the moment peak with thumping bass and a hot sensations that’s hard to pass up. “Like This,” is not something to sleep on.
Precision, aka Bryce Polascik, channels his life experience mostly in the USA through his alias, the solo musician is currently based in the North Carolina. Classically trained a young age and even earning the National Diploma of Music award, it’s clear this artist has serious talent.
Snyder, aka Andrew Snyder taught himself many instruments over his life simply by ear. As a 27 year old today, Snyder has acclaimed millions of plays to his name and plenty of coverage from sought-after music outlets.
“Precision reached out to me on Instagram and when we connected I immediately felt his drive and passion for all things music. It was fun to make something different than what I have been releasing recently and I’m excited to start releasing more club vibe records like this.”
– Snyder
Joining their strengths through the prism of music, specifically dance, these two artists are on a roll to say the least.
House | ELPORT Returns With Heavy-Hitter “Wait A Minute”
Posted by VMan on February 25, 2021
With releases on established labels such as NCS, Nightblue Music, Frequency and more, ELPORT is one of the fastest rising talents the Canadian electronic music scene has to offer right now. Seeking to inspire listeners and leave a positive impact with his uplifting music, ELPORT has amassed millions of streams across streaming platforms, and is currently building an ever-growing fanbase of listeners and supporters around the world.
ELPORT’s second release of the year comes in the form of “Wait A Minute,” a melodic house banger that follows his massive collaboration with Aiden Myers, “The Song 2.0.“ Immediately getting into action with a filtered beat and engaging sound effects “Wait A Minute” is filled with eerie vocal samples and impressive synth work in the first drop. Anthemic melodies and deep bass drive the drawn-out breakdown section, while the energy rises once again for yet another explosive drop towards the end.
House | “More Of Your Love” A Clear & Haunting Production From Mysterious Duo HIDD3N HAND
Posted by VMan on February 20, 2021
A clear haunting aesthetic intertwines with striking hi-hat and rhythmic bass drum samples on “More Of Your Love.” Duo HIDD3N HAND are the responsible party for the infectious, yet simplistic house release.
Finding a home at the house, techno, and UKG embracing label Maison Fauna, “More Of Your Love” was an all-around natural fit given the parameters.
The single certainly serves an audience demanding this type of music in 2021, relevance and distinction being apart of what is conveyed through the work. Far from the last release from both the alias and the label at hand here, “More Of Your Love,” has many attributes that are authentically worth highlighting. From tip to tail, house fans as well as dance fans in general looking for something with a bit more zest and illusiveness may look no further than “More Of Your Love.”
House | Kantor Unleashes Well-Themed House Single “Power On”
Posted by VMan on February 19, 2021
When Kantor music reaches the ears, immediate visuals build up in the mind. Overflowing tight-nit personality and a crystal-clear themes is what often comes in the package with this seasoned solo musician – “Power On”, in no different in this sense.
Playing out like a Tron-esque tech-meets-reality type of journey, Kantor sets the cadence quickly with thumping house and AI voices on this single. As imaginative as it is DJ-set friendly, the single acts as a perfect extension of what we know from Kantor currently.
If you’ve missed it, check out his stunning earlier released music video here.
USA-based, Kantor has developed his skill and experience under various alias’s. Backed with sharp-shooting percussion and a fascinating brand experience, few would be able to find dance artists with the depth and scope like Kantor delivers on.
Check out the new single “Power On,” above.
Albums, House | EQRIC Drops House Gem “Turn The Lights Off” Alongside VADDS And Lonnel
Posted by VMan on December 4, 2020
Arguably closing out the most successful year of his career so far, EQRIC has definitely set himself up for even more success in 2021. Hitting 956k Spotify monthly listeners in August (140th artist amongst all Canadian musicians), seeing his remix of “The Box” by Roddy Ricch go viral on TikTok with over 100 million views and being featured on SLAM! Radio – as well as numerous other radios around Europe – have been long time coming achievements for the talented artist.
Having dropped more than a dozen of singles this year, EQRIC is keeping up the pace with his latest, groovy release “Turn The Lights Off.” Teaming up with fellow artists VADDS and Lonnel, EQRIC is able to craft a captivating house tune, filled with groovy basslines and infectious vocals.
“‘Turn The Lights Off’ is mysterious, using elements of deep house with a hypnotizing, catchy vocal chop melody that, alongside the bass rhythms, puts the listener in a trance. When I was making it, I felt as though I was experiencing one of those night drives, where you get lost in your thoughts as you drive into the darkness with ‘the lights off,” explains EQRIC.