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
Electronic | Matoma & A R I Z O N A Release Music Video for “Heart So Big”
Posted by VMan on May 24, 2022
Norwegian DJ and producer Matoma has released the heartwarming music video for his and electronic dance-pop trio A R I ZO N A’s single “Heart So Big.” The track was written with A R I Z O N A’s longtime collaborator PJ Bianco as a love letter to his son with autism and the video is crowdsourced from over 2,000 fan submissions of raw footage of pure happiness.
Matoma shares, “I couldn’t imagine a better music video for this special song than this! It truly brought me to tears to feel all the love in these incredible videos, like little glimpses into the hearts and memories of people all over the world. Like the song, it’s a reminder to treasure the good that we have in our lives, and that we are all connected by that common joy.”
A R I Z O N A shares, “This song, along with the hopes of raising autism awareness, carries a special notion in general that we should remember to cherish and protect the ones we love in our lives. Sometimes we can be all they have, or vice versa.”
The positivity in the song comes as no surprise to Matoma fans, as he is recognized globally for his charity work behind the music. He recently headlined Gravity Festival and used his performance to raise money for Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal. His livestream raised $10,000 USD in just 45 minutes, breaking past records for the festival; and he decided to match the donations personally.
Following that heartfelt livestream, he purchased three billboards on the i-10 highway to Coachella; originally intended for promoting his new music, but with the tragic war continuing in Ukraine, he decided to put them towards raising funds and awareness for Ukraine humanitarian aid organization Music Saves UA, which received worldwide news coverage.
Alternative | Maejis Mind Releases new EP ‘At Water’
Posted by VMan on May 17, 2022
James Beasley, known to some by his stage name Maejis Mind, is a solo music project created by an up-and-coming musician originally residing in Philadelphia and currently based in Los Angeles. Since releasing his first single in September 2021, Maejis Mind’s music has explored music in psychedelic rock, dream pop, R&B, and more. His eclectic influences come together on his new 3-track-EP, ‘At Water’ in the best way possible. Delicately bouncing between pop, R&b, psychedelic rock and dream pop over the course of the 3 songs, you don’t want to miss out on this. Keep a tab on Maejis Mind!
“I first started writing these songs in February 2022, and it has been a joy to put these songs together. Overall, it’s my most honest work yet and I’m happy that I was able to experiment with different styles and production techniques.”
Alternative, Pop | YASSIN’s Drops Uplifting Track “Take My Time”
Posted by VMan on December 2, 2020
Toronto-based singer, songwriter and producer YASSiN is back with a warm tune via his uplifting new offering “Take My Time”. Collaborating with Sean Terrio for the release, ‘Take My Time’ sees the artist deliver a wonderfully fresh and vibrant new release. Channeling a rich and diverse aesthetic, which sees him borrow from the worlds of indie-pop, soul, and classic disco, his newest delight will firmly fix a smile to your face from start to finish. Listen and watch the visual above now and read a quote from YASSiN on the release below now.
“Take My Time was written in the early months of quarantine, on a dark rainy day. I wrote this song as an escape from the circumstances of the world. It is a love song that embodies the pure joy of being with someone you love. It has a hint of silliness to it. It is a dreamers song about forgetting the complications of the world and feeling free with your partner. I say at the beginning of the track “Maybe stand a little closer” Which is something I hope people do when they dance to this one. It’s also me dreaming of the day where we don’t have to be 6 feet apart from each other. This song to me is about true love that you’d spend a life waiting for, hope that gets you up and has you moving forward even in bleak days, and pure ridiculous fun.” – YASSiN
Electronic | JOY Releases Anticipated Debut Electronic Album ‘Soft Whisper’
Posted by VMan on May 5, 2020
Having been teasing singles all the way since last October, there being anticipation around JOY’s debut album Soft Whisper would be an understatement.
Opulent sonic vibes, a certain level of mystery, and a characterization through the music itself just begins to describe what JOY brings to the table through these pieces. “Closer To Divine” being a underrated highlight within.
Filling the void of experimental, original music for people to latch onto, Ken Hankins, AKA JOY, puts all of his passion into his project. With techno, IDM, chillout, and downtempo all on the workbench for productions, the longevity of the signature sound of his is endless.
Check out the album in full above.
Bass, Chill | JOY Makes World-Culture Vibe Shine In “System of Life”
Posted by VMan on January 24, 2020
LA based JOY has nailed a unique bass vibe in “System of Life.” From heavy drums to fantasy oriented synth work, JOY pulls together a groovy, rhythmic feel that’s as positive as it is impacting.
It’s easy to want to escape monotony in today’s world, Ken Hankins, AKA JOY, helps listeners do just that with universal sound-of-sorts that creative and passionate.
Choosing the name JOY to help spread just that, the soloist has come along way and stringed together a vibrant production/live music experience here. If you like what you hear click through and learn more about JOY.
Chill | FNT PREMIERE: Joy Releases Silky Smooth Single Titled “Soft Whisper”
Posted by VMan on May 23, 2019
“Soft Whipser” showcases a bit of everything, Trotting along with a steady chill tempo, artist JOY paints a world for us filled with exotic vibes, the music playing out like chapter in a book. The introverted, intellectual, and eased theme of the single have is memorable. This is far from JOY’s first release and it shows, a quality production standing strong here, in “Soft Whispher,” through and through.
There’s plenty of personality that comes with the character seen before us. JOY is a one of a kind act and his music shows. Writing an astonishing 50 songs before the age of 14, to say he’s put the time in and shown he’s committed is an understatement. Joy is inspired by sexy and soft atmospheres, much of which is built into his music. The soloist certainly has a style of his own and won’t be departing us anytime soon. “Soft Whisper” is one to hold on to.