Dublin-based producer and musician, SAL DULU‘s single, ‘Zumo’ features guest vocals from the in-demand US artist, Fly Anakin who adds his off-kilter verses to Sal Dulu’s crystalline electronic layers.
Coming off the back of recent singles ‘Girl’, ‘B’ and ‘Alien Boy 96’ which have found tips from Complex, NTS Radio, The Line of Best Fit, DJ Booth and Earmilk, ‘Zumo’ is lifted from Dulu’s debut album, ‘Xompulse’ which is out now via his own Duluoz Records.
Go head and check out ‘Zumo’ below…
When you hear JULIAN SKIBOAT you stop and listen. Hailing from San Antonio, the 24 year-old multi instrumentalist and singer-songwriter evokes emotions out of each and every lyric and guitar strum. What’s astonishing is that up until recently, he has made all of his music on his iPhone 5.
Starting out writing music at the age of 18, Julian was a drummer for local pop-punk bands in his hometown. Now the young enchanter has found his own sound. Following the release of his debut EP, ‘Nice To Meet U,’ which has garnered over one million streams to date, Julian is now unveiling his next slew of singles. Transitioning from his usual “sad boy” romance songs, to tracks about self-growth, the releases are all inspired by his day-to-day living, touching on themes from his own experiences and relationships, to everyday occurrences and general thoughts, providing comfort to listeners by reminding them that we’re all in this together.
His single, ‘Flowers’ was written after Julian had a mental reset. The uplifting song explores how some things really aren’t the end of the world and that just because something goes wrong, it doesn’t mean it can’t be fixed. Produced by Peter Kuli, ‘Flowers’ is the first time Julian has collaborated with anyone on his music. Sonically the track features laid-back, lazy melodies, effortless hazy vocals and soft, jazz-tinged guitars, emitting an almost therapeutic feeling.
Have a listen to ‘Flowers’ below…
BOY NASH, one of London’s greatest Hip-Hop MCee’s, has dropped his long-anticipated single ‘Love & Frequencies’. Among the obscure hip-hop/EDM-ish fusion, Nash hopes his die-hard fans grasp the meaning behind the latest offering.
His previously released single, ‘4 singles’ clocked up a massive 20,000 views in under two weeks, attracting attention not only from his hometown but from Chicago, to Los Angeles and New York.
Comparative to some of the rap scenes greats, from Nas to J Cole, Nash has graced the stage with Hip Hop heavyweight Jay Electronica, as well as opening for Teedra Moses, and performing at the Jazz Cafe as well as being noticed by Wretch 32.
Check out Nash’s single, ‘Love & Frequencies’ below…
Featuring echoes of lone guitar riffs, later joined by melodic tones given off by the piano keys, EMMETT LUCIUS PHARAOH‘s bittersweet single, ‘Sleepless Nights’, encourages us to delve into the deeper part of our consciousness – even if we look vulnerable and flawed.
Speaking of his release, the rapper/singer says: “The song truly symbolises a certain weight I’ve been carrying around for years. Being able to decorate my sorrow in such a way really means a lot. Having the courage to put myself out there like this is what is most meaningful to me.”
This track was created with the intention of being heard alone, in your safe space – where you go to cry, smile, think, meditate. That place is where you can experience the full meaning and impact of ‘Sleepless Nights’…check out the accompanied video below…
Rotterdam-based indie-electronic singer-songwriter and producer, Daan Havenith -who goes under the moniker FLAWS – kicks off 2021 with new single, ‘It’s Getting Dark.’
The concept for this single originated when Flaws came across a song by girldontcry on Soundcloud. The track immediately sparked his imagination, influencing Flaws to produce his own perspective by sampling the original vocals while adding his own creative arrangements and personal, relatable verses to it. The humble guitar melodies, the melancholic soundscapes, and the personal, emotive, yet raw-sounding verses all alternate beautifully with the girldontcry sample.
Having released multiple EPs, remixes, and covers on bitbird since his discovery by San Holo a couple of years back, ‘It’s Getting Dark’ is Flaws’ first release on bitbird since his acoustic cover of DROELOE’s ‘I CAN’T WAIT,’ released in the early stages of 2020’s first lockdown.
Have a listen to ‘It’s Getting Dark’, one of Flaws’ most personal, expressive and creative work to date…
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