Welcome the weekend with a string of genre-bending cuts.
APACHE – WORK (FT. YOUNG BUCK)
Gaining a substantial amount of momentum for his upcoming Renaissance album, ApasheΒ has now released the fourth single,Β βWorkβΒ from the LP, featuring prolific rapperΒ Young Buck.Β βWorkβΒ offers an entirely different soundscape from each of the preceding singles, solidifyingΒ Apasheβs diverse skill set, unconfined within the realm of electronic music.
CHRISTIAN LΓFFLER – NOAH
βNoahβΒ kicks off with atmospheric pitched down vocals, LΓΆfflerβs own, layered over a bass synth, setting the melancholic tone for the track. Syncopated hits strike an emotional chord and douse the track with a completely natural feel; the lead synth subtly gives the track body and direction. Β Beautiful ambient melodic plucks, shaken percussion, and driving bass kicks swirl in synchronicity to deliver LΓΆfflerβs enigmatic expression. With parts ebbing and flowing, βNoahβ encompasses the imperfect dichotomy between a haunting cocktail of vocal-led synths, and enthralling, rhythmic percussion that drive the track forward.
BLOOD ON GUITARS – ISOLATION
βisolationβΒ leads with a harmonious guitar, and percussion pattern that is both soothing and engaging. The track incorporates a distorted vocal sample as it transitions from a rock melody into a whirling electronic bassline. The softer instrumentals complement the heavier basslines, forming a distinct sonic package. With a few releases under his belt,Β Blood On GuitarsΒ has established his signature sound as a hybrid between punk rock and electronic music, andΒ βisolationβΒ effortlessly blends these genres together.
MAISON WARE – MIND EP
Inviting listeners into his secret society through spell-like sounds,Β MaisonΒ Ware’sΒ latest addition to his catalogue serves as a haunting exhibition of impressive midtempo mastery. Sultry sweet vocals juxtapose against a dark, fleeting bassline in the EPs namesake track, “Mind,”Β asΒ Maison WareΒ weaves shadowyΒ pathways into the brains deepest and darkest cavities. Laced with brooding tinges of tech-house flare, “Satisfy” yet again captivates with entrancing vocals. “Now you got me” reverberates over a nefariouslyΒ oscillating bass-fueled backsound, asΒ MaisonΒ WareΒ beckons the masses to join his society.
ROCKET PENGWIN – UNIQUE
βUniqueβΒ opens with an enticing guitar solo before cascading into a surging melody. The vocal overlay provides a sense of optimism buried by angst with the lyrics βEverythingβs broken, but thatβs how you let the light inβ. Serving as the focal point of the song, the chorus βIβm unique just like everyone else, but Iβm not everyone elseβ emulates the theme of the song and subsequent music video.Β βUniqueβΒ features harmonious guitar elements, an edgy vocal offering, and throbbing bassline. Clocking in at three and a half minutes, the track showcases a blend of electronic and pop punk sensibilities, which are the cornerstones of theΒ Rocket PengwinΒ sound.
BEL – BETTER THAN ME
Bel exists at the crossroads of art, music, design and fashion, portrayed through all of her visuals. Sheβs equal parts delicate and provocative, carries a keen sense of fashion diplomacy and mystery. The Melbourne-based artist’s βBetter Than MeβΒ features sleek production, an otherworldly charm, and showcases an artist pushing through the world’s chaos and confusion.
