Bringing you majestic new tunes from Christian Löffler, Slow Magic, Cryptic Shadow, and more.
CHRISTIAN LÖFFLER – VERSAILLES (HOLD) [KI RECORDS]
German producer and multifaceted artist Christian Löffler is widely recognized for his uncanny ability to create sonic masterpieces, brimming with both melancholy and hope. “Versailles (Hold)” sees Löffler deftly construct sonic landscapes filled with both somber lows and euphoric highs, creating an atmosphere of tranquility through melancholic, yet uplifting instrumentals. Alongside the single release, Löffler has announced the arrival of his fourth studio album Lys, slated for release next March. In addition to his musical prowess Christian Löffler is also a talented visual artist. The entire Lys album will be accompanied by paintings created by Löffler himself to further their subsequent stories.
SLOW MAGIC – DREAMS EP
[IMAGINARY FRIENDS]
2019 signified a year of change for Slow Magic. Once trapped at the hands of an unfavorable record deal, the anonymous producer found himself unable to release music at all. Freed of all previous chains, the luminous producer sees through his Dreams project, the ultimate chapter of Slow Magic’s new era and becoming. Through six dynamic originals, Slow Magic chronicles his reinvention through lush productions, glistening to the brim with soundscapes signature of the producer. Featuring previously released favorites like “Daydream” (ft. Julianne Hope) and “Slow Wave Sleep,” Slow Magic adds to his Dreams arsenal with brand new tracks “After” and “Diamonds.” Drift away to swirling symphonies, and fall into Slow Magic’s world in the final chapter of Dreams.
ATTLAS – SINNER COMPLICATED
[MAU5TRAP]
An intoxicating narrative, “Sinner Complicated” comes as a stunning progressive treat from the Canadian producer. Slow burning towards powerful ignition, “Sinner Complicated” entices with intricate percussive elements and dynamic synth work. Wistful crescendoing melodies release into a blissful world of lush soundscapes signature of ATTLAS. As the track continues to evolve, a symphony of electronic notes collide, creating an unfettered musical atmosphere featuring the best of what we love from ATTLAS. “Sinner Complicated” comes as the first single from ATTLAS’s debut album, Lavender God.
CRYPTIC SHADOW – BODY
Venezuelan DJ and producer Carmelo Borrego previously known as Kharmelo, hones in on a more house-centered sound with the birth of new alias Cryptic Shadow. Lending his own distinctive take on the house genre, Cryptic Shadow showcases his revamped artistic prowess with titular track ‘Body’ off his forthcoming EP. ‘Body’ accentuates bouncing synths and a pulsing bassline overlaid with hypnotic vocals that overtake listeners while falling into a deep funk-infused drop.
APASHE – DISTANCE (FT. GEOFFREY)
[KANNIBALEN RECORDS]
Apashe is an artist and producer who lets his ability to transcend genres speak for itself – since signing to Kannibalen Records in 2011 he has released dozens of genre-blending anthems. Following the release of his early 2019 EP ‘The Good The Bad & The Fake, Brussels born and Montreal-based producer Apashe returns with the first single off his forthcoming LP, Renaissance. Clocking in at just under four minutes, ‘Distance’ presents a metronomic beat that slowly cascades into an impressive set of layered instruments. Apashe has become known for his uncanny ability to seamlessly incorporate classical instrumentals with futuristic bass elements, and ‘Distance’ is no exception with the producer having recorded a real orchestra for this majestic record.
