Albums | Check out “Gum” by Arky Waters
Posted by VMan on November 28, 2023
Arky Waters is an Australian newcomer who is crafting a unique blend of breakbeat/tech-house electronica which has a sound that can be likened to a mix between Bicep, Overmono and Godford. Listen to the single above now!
Just last month Arky Waters announced he had a new ep on the way while also giving us its first preview with new single called ‘Take My Time’, and he’s returning this week with the ep’s second offering, a fast-paced techno release called ‘Gum’, which he says…
“After COVID finished I tried to go to as many events as I could in order to support the music scene. Even on days I didn’t feel like it, I would drag myself out and go to all the local raves that were going on in Sydney – crews like Illicit, Allfriends, Pulso, City Soup and Motorik. I’d go by myself most times but it was never a lonely experience because the communities were so open and friendly. Everyone was doing something different but they were all celebrating music. It was kind of beautiful. I ended up making this track as a tribute to that time as I was exposed to a lot of techno that I had never heard before.” ~ Arky Waters
Albums | CHANEY debuts on Perfect Havoc with peak-time builder ‘Burning’?
Posted by VMan on March 27, 2023
Rising talent CHANEY is on fire on new single ‘Burning’, the latest release to come out on London indie label, Perfect Havoc. Featuring the always on point vocals of Lauren L’Aimant, ‘Burning’ follows a string of house and disco releases from CHANEY on such revered labels as Skint, Edible and Insomniac and a catalogue of A-List support from Jamie Jones, The Blessed Madonna and Denis Sulta. Stream ‘Burning’ here: https://perfecthavoc.lnk.to/burning
Signing his first publishing deal aged just 18 years old, Swindon, UK-born Theo Altieri – professionally known as CHANEY – has gone from strength to strength with his melodic sensibilities and affection for the Great British Rave sound, earning him over 15 million streams across Spotify and Apple Music last year alone.
Many have caught the CHANEY bug from leading major and independent dance labels including BMG, Toolroom, Warner and CR2 all signing his work, to the prominent DJs in his field supporting his tunes spanning Fisher, MK, Sam Divine to name only a few more. The radio airwaves haven’t gone unaffected either with CHANEY tunes dropping thick and fast by Mistajam, Majestic, Sarah Story, Pete Tong, and Danny Howard, who went one step further in summer 2022 to collaborate with CHANEY on the ‘This Beat’ EP on Howard’s Nothing Else Matters label.
On the DJ front, CHANEY’s been getting crowds moving at venues across Europe from Ministry Of Sound and Studio 338 in London, to W Barcelona and the Invisible Wind Factory in Liverpool. 2023 is packed with a soon-to-be announced debut US tour as well as more highlight appearance across the UK.
On the new single ‘Burning’, CHANEY said,
“There’s nothing if there isn’t hope… “Burning” is my latest offering featuring the angelic voice of Lauren L’Aimant capturing the essence of hope and that feeling of reaching the peak. With heavy drums and rolling bass lines, I was really just setting the scene for the peak time in a club but combining large soundscapes with long breakdowns to really try to “take you there”. I hope you feel it!”
Albums | Walschlager’s ‘Wait’ Is Primed For After-hours
Posted by VMan on December 17, 2022
Detroit-based producer Walschlager is closing out the year strong with his new single ‘Wait’ on December 9th. Picking up where ‘Bounce’ left off, the upcoming track blurs genres and bpms for an epic anthem. The intro blends emotive soundscapes with an addictive vocal loop that serves as the track’s cornerstone. The first drop is club-ready house that’s rich in groove and set to take on any dance floor. The moving break slows the pace and sets the stage for the incredible switch-up in the back half. The 100 bpm drop gives the track a booty-shaking bounce that makes the vocals and basslines hit even harder. ‘Wait’ pushes the boundaries of house and midtempo and takes Walschlager’s style to new a level. This one is made for after-hours.
“‘Wait’ came together by honestly spending late nights out with friends and making good memories. Time stops for no one, and sometimes you just want time to wait.” – Walschlager
Albums | Midnight Pool Party Release “ICON ENERGY”
Posted by VMan on November 15, 2022
Over the last couple of months Australian duo Midnight Pool Party have been busy working on awhole heap of new music that they plan to release over the coming months.
This week they are very excited to give us a taste of what we can expect from those sessions with the banging disco-house sounds of new single “ICON ENERGY”.
Fans of Dom Dolla, Fisher and Duke Dumont will be all over this one as Midnight Pool Party focus on bring some club energy into their staple disco-inspired sound. The result is really quite powerful and energetic with its big thumping beats, catchy disco clicks and Morilla’s infectious vocals. Their single is available everywhere now and stay tuned for more new music from Midnight Pool Party very soon!
“We wanted to step away from our usual disco sound and make a song for the clubs.I (Darren) spent alot of time in the clubbing-worldthis year and that has been a big inspiration for our sound to head off into that directionfor this release.Over the last few months, we’ve both listened to a lot of club-focused music from the likes of Fisher, Duke Dumont, Dom Dolla and Diplo. Lyrically it’s about surrounding yourself with people that match your energy because life is too short to let peoplewith bad vibes in–basically it’s a banger with a strong message of self-confidence and good vibes!” -Midnight Pool Party
Albums | Late Night Therapy Releases Eclectic House single, “Spinning”
Posted by VMan on August 21, 2022
Late Night Therapy is a new project from Australian artist Harry Suttor, who is making a unique blend of electronic music with progressive House elements. If you’re a fan of RUFUS DU SOL, Claptone, and other artists who used sounds within the House space, you will likely be a fan of Late Night Therapy. It’s pretty early on in his career with only 3 releases under his belt, but his new track “Spinning” may just be his best piece of work to date. The song was written during a time of deep introspection after coming out of a long-term relationship. Check out a quote on the single by the rising Aussie talent below now and stream “Spinning” by Late Night Therapy above now!
“I was coming out of a long-term relationship and had decided to take a couple month soff work to go back to my childhood home, a small village near Yamba NSW, where I could slow down and get back to focusing on music for awhile. It turned into a time of deep introspection, looking where I wanted to take my life next. It was also a time of reaffirmed gratitude and appreciation for what music creation brings into my life and the realization that I needed to once again heed the call and make music a priority. ‘Spinning’ is the first of a handful of tracks to come from that time. It’s about the spiraling thoughts that come alongside periods of rapid growth and change.This was also the first time in my musical journey I felt ready to not only produce and mix, but also master my own music. I’ve always had the ambition to learn every aspect of the musical process and it’s finally starting to pay off. I’m starting to make the music I’ve always wanted to. Completely my own vision.” – Late Night Therapy
Albums | Collo and Dee Wolf Connect on “Burnt”
Posted by VMan on August 17, 2022
Melbourne, Australian based artist Collo’s latest offering “Burnt” is a hard hitting alt-rock single that features Italian vocalist Dee Wolf for a potent connection of sounds. Collo’s musical journey started early on when he was given an acoustic guitar as a Christmas present when he was only 8 years old, and it’s all history from there on out. Influenced by rock icons like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and David Bowie, he has big shoes to fill but the grittiness of “Burnt” is a step in the right direction. This is the first piece of music I’ve heard by the Aussie talent but I left wanting more and plan to tune in to more of his music moving forward. Listen to their single above now and read a quote from Collo on the track below now!
“This is a song about a girl who has got into a relationship with a guy who she already had a failed relationship with previously. Unfortunately this time around it also turned out badly for her. She was “Burnt” by this guy a second time – but she is determined to fight back and move forward from this difficult experience.” – Collo
Albums | Daya Releases “Love You When You’re Gone” Ahead of New Album
Posted by VMan on August 15, 2022
indie rock meets pop on “Love You When I’m Gone” by GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum certified singer-songwriter, Daya. Her single opens up about the fascinating duality of missing someone when they’re out of your life yet being uncertain whether you miss the actual person or merely the comfort of their presence, according to the Los Angeles based artist. Check out a quote from Daya on the release below now and stream “Love You When You’re Gone” above right now!
“I found myself romanticizing a past relationship in a way that was almost willfully forgetting the reality of why it didn’t work out in the end. I realized part of the reason I was holding on to the relationship for so long was because I was scared to face who I’d be and what my life would be like without it, and so it’s about trying to let all that go and give myself the space and freedom to grow on my own.”