Adam Hachey, otherwise known as TUNNEL TRAFFIC, released his latest album, Absolute Dreams which heavily experiments with folk, pop and electronic music.
The ukulele steals the show in the 11-track production, creating breathtakingly magical moments in stripped back performances as well as boldly taking on the intense atmospheric drive, with the result being standout synthpop/new wave-inspired compositions.
Must Listens: Lost Time, Is This Longing, Channel, This Is For You.
Work with Me EP is the third release within a year from French producer Jean-Patrick Simonetti, better known as WORKERZ.
Released late last month Simonetti, who formerly made one half of experimental dance group Les Petits Pilous, cleverly give Detroit-style (and almost tribal) club bangers that bold, hip-hop attitude with the help from (and well executed) by rappers Gita and Adian Coker.
We may be in winter now, but this four-track package serves well to brighten up those dark nights.
Work With Me is now available via iTunes.
Must Listens: No Witnesses (Workerz Remix) – watch the video.
UK’s conscious emcees SUBVERTED KAPERS dropped their EP Inner Born Struggle last month. The four-track production displays the return of 90’s-inspired Boombap beats, with lyrics of personal struggle and giving the voice to the voiceless. Nice little package, check it out NOW!
#MustListens: Sprayin Bars, Born Inner Struggle
When TRAVIS BOYKIN (formerly known as AMOR FATIII) approached me with the effortlessly smooth tracks, Payday and Edge of the Cliff Livin’, I suspect his fresh and velvety take on hip-hop would be the theme throughout his debut mixtape, Olde English released last month.
Still retaining the smoothness , the 10-track project also feature warm hints of old-school blues and jazz, which I did not expect from the laid-back Tennessee emcee – but, hands down, it was a pleasant surprise.
Olde English is the perfect mixtape for kicking back with some friends… that’s if you don’t mind the gigantic burp at the end! Have a listen and enjoy!
#TheMuslistens: Adderall, Carefree, Achilles
If you’re a fan of the MUSE and PORCUPINE TREE, then I have a sneaky feeling you’ll like ARGOVIA.
The Venezuelan rock duo unleashed their debut EP, Lost Letters late last month, in which they described each emotionally fuelled songs as ‘ love letters that’s never been sent’. So expect the angelic presence of the keyboard and tranquil vocals with an almighty splash of post alternative metal and grunge. Enjoy!
#The MustListens: Song For Myself, One Day Left
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