For some of us, the harsh reality of the end of a long weekend will hit us really hard today. May we suggest easing into it with a new Indie Dojo? We know it’s not another day off, but it’s definitely better than nothing.
The EC Twins crushed it with their new single “Keep You In Mind.” The veteran brother’s partnered up with vocalist Guordan Banks of Philadelphia for an original that could very easily find its way onto the airwaves of the radio.
“Keep You In Mind” is a spunky disco house record that has some poppy elements, similar to that of The Weeknd. There’s a certain classic style that was implemented within this single, paying homage to the diverse array of influential sounds that came before this track. EC Twins amaze us again with their production; it can only be described as top notch. From the songwriting, to the programming and onward, EC Twins did a hell of a job molding “Keep You In Mind” into the beautiful record that it is. Guordan’s performance doesn’t lack in a single way, as he really sticks out atop the instrumental. Stream the single now, and if you’re vibing to it like we are, then hit up iTunes for a download.
Up and coming Austin Natives, Bronze Whale, have been developing their sound for years. With each release only more captivating than the last, BW’s sound has our undivided attention, along with our firm conviction that they are definitely a name to be keeping an eye out for. Most recently, they’ve reinforced this belief with their fresh take on Crywolf’s emotional piece, “Slow Burn.” Approaching it with a contrasting perspective, the remix manifests just the same passion as the original. Bronze Whale provide a direct spotlight on Crywolf’s reverberating lyrics, while expertly executing a sterling slate of vocal chops as the intensity of his words builds up. After a steady run of listens, we think it’s inevitable that listeners will find themselves lost in this exquisite musical maze designed with layers of resonating harmonies that are laden with rhythmic waves of futuristic synths.
If you don’t know The Block Society, you better get to familiarizing yourself with their crew. One of the boys who is a part of their familial team is the talented producer LEViT∆TE. If you don’t know LEViT∆TE, you better get to familiarizing yourself with him and his catalog, starting with his most recent release, the Heavyweight EP, a collaborative project created alongside Holly.
After you hear this EP, you’ll understand why LEViT∆TE scored a collaboration with the almighty Bassnectar. This cat, and Holly, devised three hybrid singles that will blow the roof off any venue, anywhere. “They Don’t” is the introductory track that comes with some industrial vibes that are juxtaposed with grinding basses and dripping wet synth hits. The title track finds itself in the middle with its high capacity for jaw-dropping low frequencies. It’s style is similar to the first single, but when we get to the closing track, things move in a bit of a different direction. “Caliper” was released a few months ago as a single, and finds itself as the last song on Heavyweight. Although it deserves a spot on the project, the composition is a bit more unconventional than the previous singles. Check out all three below, and try to pick a favorite. Word of warning: choosing a favorite is going to be a harder task than you think.
This week we wanted to bring you a little extra for the Friday Party Playlist. Not only are you given the usual batch of free records, but we also are providing you with an hour of extra tunes thanks to Carter Cruise, who released the fifth edition of her Cruise Control mix today. Aside from that, you’ll get records from some of our favorites including, but not limited to, Said The Sky, Bad Royale, Herobust, and SKULS. Whether you want banging remixes, new originals, or any specific genre, you can find it here. Genre wise we tap into moombah, house, dubstep, trap and even hip-hop in this week’s collection. Stream them all, download the ones you want, but most importantly, #danceirresponsibly.
This week we wanted to bring you a little extra for the Friday Party Playlist. Not only are you given the usual batch of free records, but we also are providing you with an hour of extra tunes thanks to Carter Cruise, who released the fifth edition of her Cruise Control mix today. Aside from that, you’ll get records from some of our favorites including, but not limited to, Said The Sky, Bad Royale, Herobust, and SKULS. Whether you want banging remixes, new originals, or any specific genre, you can find it here. Genre wise we tap into moombah, house, dubstep, trap and even hip-hop in this week’s collection. Stream them all, download the ones you want, but most importantly, #danceirresponsibly.
Be Rich Records dropped a new single this week from the Melbourne producer illstrtd featuring fellow hometown vocalist Mack Moses. If these two keep putting out tunes like this one, they’re surely going to be rich in no time.
“Pictures Don’t Fade” is a classy mix of pop, R&B and future bass. Everything about this track is big, even during the phrases that rely on subtleties. The instrumental by itself would have been a smashing record, but with the addition of Mack Moses it takes things up a few notches. Dazzling synths, rumbling percussion, powerful chords and a vocal that will embed itself in your brain and never leave, “Pictures Don’t Fade” has everything a hit record needs and more. Australia has a seemingly infinite amount of the world’s best musical artists, but illstrtd could give them a run for their money. Stream the emotional “Pictures Don’t Fade” today and stay tuned for more!
