by Shannon Smith
Kygo, the Norwegian DJ and record producer, has returned with a new single, “Without You,” featuring the enchanting vocals of HAYLA. Released on June 21, 2024, this track is a testament to Kygo’s signature tropical house style, blending uplifting melodies with deep emotional resonance.
“Without You” opens with HAYLA’s soulful voice, setting a poignant tone that gradually builds with Kygo’s characteristic piano riffs and lush synth layers. The song’s drop is energetic and euphoric, making it a perfect summer anthem that speaks to themes of love and longing. The production is [...]
Big Boss Man’s latest single, “Das Freak,” from their upcoming album Bossin’ Around, is an eclectic mix of ’60s R’n’B, Soul, Latin, Funk, and Bongo-Hammond-Fuzz. Big Boss Man has carved a niche in the music industry since their inception in 1998. With a rich history of hundreds of concerts and festivals across the UK, Europe, and beyond, their music has not only graced live audiences but has also found a home in film, television, and advertising – notably in the international NIKE WORLD FOOTBALL ’06 campaign and the BAFTA-nominated short film “Sweet” by The Mighty Boosh.
“Das [...]
Laura Misch Released Sample the Sky on October 13, 2023, by One Little Independent Records, and it turns out to be a captivating auditory expedition through the peripheries of London’s untamed landscapes of electronica-based sounds. This debut album is a collection of songs that will grab your attention with their intimately woven narrative of care, connection, and an acute influence from listening to the whispers of the natural world. Through Sample the Sky, Misch invites listeners into a realm where organic electronic productions, well-penned lyrics, and the breathy echoes of saxophone merge seamlessly with elements of singing and synthesis [...]
Daniel Blumberg released his third solo album, GUT, an arresting exploration of the deepest trenches of physical and emotional turmoil, its raw intensity echoing the essence of human resilience and vulnerability. Crafted with an array of unconventional instrumentation and paired with warmly sung and guttural emotional vocal work, the album offers listeners a profound journey into the human condition.
The opening track, “Bone,” sets the stage for the album’s arresting soundscape. From the outset, a resonant drone in the bass register [...]