Hip-Hop | Dylan Owen’s “There’s More To Life” — An Engrossing, Eloquent Next Effort

Posted by on June 9, 2015

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A little more than three years ago, Dylan Owen grabbed the ear of just about every blogger within reach. His EP, Keep Your Friends Close, was—in almost every way imaginable—the antithesis of the content we typically receive from relatively unknown artists. He had really taken his time on the writing, it was clear, and put a lot of thought into making sure each song was intricately connected to the next.

But what was maybe most impressive about Dylan was his ability to impressively coexist in two worlds that often didn’t often have a link between them—he was a skilled enough lyricist to make freestyle videos that drew considerable attention, but then also could step back and write a potent, beautifully described song about his most private fears; a sound much more in the vain of an accomplished, alternative songwriter.

It’s been three years because Dylan has made another atypical move: to choose quality over punctuality. Because he chose to stay off the grid and figure out what he wanted his next effort to be, rather than put something out half-baked that he was half-committed to. There’s More To Life is a product of patience, and it’s the first project that truly sounds like his voice through and through. It also benefits greatly from some of the richest and most precise production we’ve heard from longtime collaborator Skinny Atlas. This may not be the project record execs would’ve encouraged for his next step, and it may not contain the songs that punchline-rap fans were waiting for—but that’s precisely why we love it. There’s More To Life is available now. Stream it below, or support his run into the top thirty on the iTunes Hip Hop Charts here.

Ambient | Brisbane’s Best: Grand Pavilion “Weightless”

Posted by on May 28, 2015

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I met Grand Pavilion last year while staying at a hostel in Prague. The two-member, uber-talented group hails from Brisbane, Australia. I spent some time looking into the band and their live setup blew me away. Shades of Robert Delong. Here is the single from their debut EP released last year. I reconnected with the band and plan to start following them more closely as they have another EP coming out very soon. I am super stoked about the upcoming release because the group was traveling around Europe last year recording audio samples everywhere from the Black Forest to the crowded streets of Paris.

Bass | San Holo Stands Triumphant with his ‘Victory’ EP

Posted by on May 25, 2015

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After tense anticipation, San Holo’s EP Victory has finally arrived. The three track EP has been getting heightened accolades ever since ‘Victory’ was released on May 4th; a colorful and melodic tune that exhibits San Holo’s abilities to turn 8-bit sounds into incredibly complex compositions. The Netherland native have brewed a true listening experience with these three creations that show versatility in their experimental nature. And with multiple teasers and dynamic music videos for both the title track as well as ‘Hold Fast’, Victory is a multi-medium artistic adventure.

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Hip-Hop | Dylan Owen’s New Single, “The Best Fears of Our Lives”

Posted by on May 11, 2015

I could write for days about my routine admiration for Dylan Owen and his art. Every project cycle his work reflects a deep sense of self that is constantly under revision; each release serving as a time-stamp in his ongoing development as a thinker, vocalist, and young adult. With this latest song, “The Best Fears of Our Lives,” off his upcoming EP There’s More To Life, Dylan has again proven that he has a very singular ability to write about some of the most trying parts of life, always doing so with eloquence and a keen sense of how to make his personal stories speak for others in a way that is genuine. Listen to the new single, beautifully produced by Skinny Atlas, and stay tuned as he prepares to release his EP on June 8th.

Bass | Grabbitz Is Bouncin like Rabbitz with His Latest ‘Friends’ EP

Posted by on May 4, 2015

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Get the fuck up. No seriously – turn up the sound and let the heavy waves of Grabbitz engulf you and spit you back out into a euphoric state of mastered electronic sound. Amidst rumours of a collaboration with Mau5trap head-honcho deadmau5, Nick Chiari shatters the musical playground with this riveting EP. It has energy, emotion, and melody; it’s got something for someone, somewhere, any time. Enjoy this musical milkshake.

Bass | The Brig – Bring It On EP

Posted by on April 2, 2015

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The Brig has been featured on FNT track here in there, his latest release “Bring It On” EP tops any track he dropped this past winter. All three tracks, “Bring It On,” “Just Another Day,” and “Never Settle Down” show off The Brig’s many formats and styles of producing music. It’s unsure when his next release, so enjoy “Bring It On” EP while its fresh.

Deep House, House | Justin Jay Brings the Groove on Diverse Momentum EP

Posted by on March 17, 2015

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LA-based Justin Jay has just released his 3 track EP on Pets Recordings, Momentum, and the young producer really pulled out all the stops to show us that he can produce every kind of deep. Long-time fans of the rising artist will be ecstatic to hear “How I Knew” for its intricate funk and bass elements that are also present in “Momentum.” With the title track, Justin Jay and Kill Frenzy channel their inner dark sides to spawn a creation that is meant for those warehouse parties where you don’t know what time it is that resonates closely to their previous collaboration. Finally, “You Give Me Butterflies” makes us never want to grow up because Justin Jay uses his airy synths and wistful FXs to make us truly feel those butterflies inside. With Momentum being his fourth EP, you can bet that Justin Jay has just begun his reign of rhythm and will continue on to reach for the stars in the coming future. Grab the EP here and enjoy!