Chill | Freya Niamh Release Enriching Acoustic Experience In ‘This is Mine to Keep’
Posted by VMan on August 1, 2021
Freya Niamh has revealed her debut EP, featuring 6-tracks the exude refreshing emotional vulnerability and chill vibes. The EP is titled This is Mine to Keep and certainly radiates a therapeutic vibe. Personal and down-right real, the tracks go well together and, in totality, give a clear definition of what Freya Niamh is at as an artist in 2021.
“Benches,” ends up being a personal favorite of the bunch, the eased-atmosphere and somber atmosphere takes the edge off in a way that’s hard to come by. The singer-songwriter comes out full-bloom in this particular track, yet all six carry their own strengths.
Altogether, This is Mine to Keep feels like an EP should, carrying a common arc that links the songs together, rather than it feeling like individualized singles that were tossed together.
Freya Niamh takes inspiration from names like Billie Ellish, dodie, Alice Phoebe Lou, Rex Orange County and Clairo. These influences being broadly detectable through the music.
This won’t be the last time we hear from Freya Niamh, more music is certain to come.
Chill, House | Sam Feldt And Lateshift Get The Party Started In ‘The Riddle’
Posted by VMan on July 31, 2021
Two outstanding talents have joined forces on the single, “The Riddle.” Sam Feldt and Lateshift are the names of focus on this one, putting together their multi-talented sensibilities on one track to create something that will stand the test of time. Colorful and friendly, “The Riddle,” is a track that will pull you out of a lull, instantly gripping with it chipper mood and positive vibes. Percussion that lands with a certain smoothness alongside a piano-house like vibe form the baseline of the vocal work. Lateshift leaves it all on the table with his toplines, helping equip, “The Riddle,” to have the ability to hook itself in deep and clearly make it known it’s here to be in your life for the long term.
Sam Feldt has had what seems to be a never ending flow of success in his life, “The Riddle,” being the next extension of the quality he’s able to regularly put out there. Feldt is a man of many hats, while doing the regular activities like putting out long-lasting hits, touring, and the like, he also runs his own charity, Heartfelt Foundation, which builds toward a more social and sustainable dance music industry. More recently, his involvement in entrepreneurial platform Fangage has led to receiving over 2.5 million dollars in it’s first round of investment.
“The Riddle” releases on Heartfeldt Records/Spinnin’ Records and is out on all major DSP’s.
Chill | Sony Norway’s Arista Records Sign ‘Deep End’ Collaboration From LAVIN And FWA
Posted by VMan on July 15, 2021
LAVIN and FWA are a match made in heaven when it comes to organic synergy between two budding artists. “Deep End,” has that highly illustrious energy about it where passionate production work simply comes out in full force. The single is instantaneously emotional from the get-go, sending chills down the spine with is gorgeous draw. The track is a perfect montage-maker with it’s ability to romanticize any context it is put in.
LAVIN and FWA were brought together partly by chance and party by efforts. Norway-based duo LAVIN were browsing through various demos, in the mood to click up with some great sonic euphoria and take it to a higher plane. FWA fell on their plate and rest is history. The connection was made and “Deep End,” was born.
LAVIN has clocked some serious help when it comes to boosting their career. Artista Records is a Sony Music-backed venture, with the partnership taking it’s lead via Sony’s Norway division.
This is more than likely the first of many for both LAVIN and FWA, “Deep End,” a meant to be collaboration that will surely maintain it’s quality as the years pass by.
Chill | Kaelin Ellis Drops New Song “Noise”
Posted by VMan on May 17, 2021
With over 10+ years of performance and hands-on creative experience under his belt, Kaelin Ellis is a multi-platinum music producer that has established himself among the top class of producers in the modern electronic / hip-hop beat scene. Kaelin has many production credits with artists such as Lupe Fiasco, Kaytranada, Waldo, Deffie, K-pop supergroup Exo and many others. His latest drop “Noise” is a funky slow burner that deserves our attention. Tune in above now!
Chill | ilo ilo Share New Track “Sugar”
Posted by VMan on May 16, 2021
With their second release of 2021, ilo ilo are establishing themselves as a movement in the indie electronic scene. Their new single “Sugar” continues the trend that their Dream Tapes 01 EP and single “Barricade” started. “Sugar” is a fun infused Summer dance tune. It’s all about taking it easy and enjoying your special someone. Check it out below and on your favorite platform here.
Bass, Chill, Electronic | Juuku Releases Debut EP
Posted by VMan on April 25, 2021
Juuku dropped his first ever full project recently on Moving Castle, an indie imprint that was one of the main curators in the electronic realm of the Soundcloud era a few years back. The intro track, “Arrival”, opens the project for what is to be a strategically curated, emotionally-charged experience. The EP features “Just Lost”, a collaborative song with Manilla Killa (who started Moving Castle) that houses an infectious, bouncy drop that is sure to fill speakers in the coming months. Throughout the rest of the project, juuku further exemplifies his ability to transcend stylistic borders with experimental and compelling bass-driven tracks. This project truly lives up to all hopes and expectations listeners could have had, all coming to a close at 20 minutes and 23 seconds. Overall, the producer really shows off his skillset and solidifies himself as a frontrunner for best rising artist of the past year. Tune into his debut EP Warmth above now!
Chill, Electronic, Interviews | Vivran Discusses Career Moves, Starting A Label, & More
Posted by VMan on April 2, 2021
A label owner, a DJ/producer, and an all-around devoted musician begins to describe the type of artist Vivran is. Based in Mexico, the diverse and strong network this artist has at his disposal plays to his advantage accordingly. Having started MOTIVANT on his own and momentum being grown both in his own career and his music business ventures, FNT had a chat with him on many subjects including, career stories, advice, and more.
Can you recall key moments that led you on an electronic music career pathway?
Vivran: When I was very little I wanted to be a rockstar. I learned Guitar and Piano which I eventually stopped in my highschool years. By the time I had to go to college I didn’t really know what I wanted to do so I decided to learn how to make electronic music and that’s how I ended up in Barcelona, the city that made me who I am today. I think for me, it was always music.
Was there a moment that you remember which triggered you to start pursuing the creation of imprint MOTIVANT?
Vivran: Going back to Mexico after living in Spain came hard on me, that’s when I really became an introvert and began producing for real. It was at that point, when I met a lot of young upcoming producers that I found had amazing sound, the problem was that they didn’t really do much with such awesome songs, even when signing with labels. MOTIVANT for me became a need in order to take my project and the projects of those around me to the next level. In the end, there is not a big focus for this in Mexico, I intent to change this.
What ‘genres’ do you aim to feature on the label itself?
Vivran: Emotive Electronic is a term I use to define any electronic sound that encircles progressive house & Melodic Techno, but more important than this, I seek tracks that actually deliver an emotion. An emotion besides euphoria and wanting to dance. I seek depth in music.
What advice would you give to artists considering a career in dance music?
Vivran: Stay true to your own path, don’t copy others. Hours in the studio. A lot. Keep talented people close to you, always seek to create community and remember hate doesn’t help your project at all. Supporting other artist does a lot more.
Do you plan to release more tracks this year?
Vivran: Be hopeful for summer, thats all I’m going to say.
What are you most excited about in regards to the label in 2021?
Vivran: I think I’m most excited in all the new music we are receiving, there really is a lot of talent and true emotion out there. I am most exciting in continuing to discover amazing sounds both in Mexico and abroad.