Val Giamo – Jade (Spotify)
Jade from Val Giamo is an emotive romantic neoclassical solo piano, recorded with clarity and performed gently for an easy listening experience.
Ollie Harrison – Liquid Sky (Spotify)
The latest release from biskuwi’s Mercurial Tones imprint welcomes Ollie Harrison to the label for his debut EP "Liquid Sky". Ollie was born in United Kingdom but he is heavily influenced by German and Italian techno when it comes to his style of crafting his own unique brand of deep techno. With a lean towards the deep and melodic spectrum of the genre, Ollie names Tale Of Us, Colyn and Mathame as one of the influences for his mesmerising and well textured style.
Beginning with the title selection Liquid Sky remains to explore the darker narratives for which he creates his own unique sound for. A warm but dark driving groove sits at the foundation while electric and oscillating LFO driven rhythms and meditative arps fill in the framework. Both ominous and enigmatic, it’s skill for the dramatic grows as astral tones and frayed percussion lead to an explosive break. The storyboard then leads into an emotive chord driven LFOs and glowing atmospheres providing a sense of directionless, before getting washed away into a sea of dark beats and rippling grooves.
Ollie rounds out the release by providing the second track named as Lucid Dreaming. Anchored by a warm, persisting groove, the UK artist’s finely tuned percussion and pulsating rhythms quickly appeals the senses. Melodramatic and interstellar in equal measure, lively atmospheres and a spaced out arp play off each other beautifully leading into the main break. Surely one for a peak time dance floor, it’s melodic drive caps off another must have release from Mercurial Tones.
Nineties Kid – One Little Riddle (Spotify)
One Little Riddle from Nineties Kid & Axel, a re-release of one of our favourite releases ever on Epic Tones, coming with a more clarity on remaster to enjoy the housey summer groove vibes and positive outlook harmonic layering.
Biggabush – Don in Studio One (Spotify)
‘Biggabush In Dub’ is a collection of one-offs, rarities and alternative versions curated by Glyn “Biggabush”. Taken from a legendary ambient dub set at the iconic Big Chill Festival, ‘Biggabush In Dub’ showcases Glyn’s versatility as a “chill out” producer, post the Rockers Hi Fi era.
“I wanted to show a more relaxed side to my productions, not aimed so much at the dancefloor. In those days I was a regular at the Big Chill, and I decided to put together an ambient dub set and have all the tracks available for sale at the festival which became “Biggabush In Dub” explains Glyn.
The album closes with focus track “Don In Studio One” a dub-wise version of “Studio Don One” from Lightning Head’s debut LP. The song showcases a more traditional dub style laid over vintage drum machine patterns, directly inspired by some of Lee “Scratch” Perry’s most adventurous tracks.
itscanturan – Frontin’ (Spotify)
Frontin from Itscanturan - The Project of Can Turan, Istanbul-based music producer, is a groovy acid housey techno with some line flirting with psyharmonires and all the right layers to boil your veins with dance need.
Messergeist – Blurred (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (Video)
Blutred is the single from melodic tech house project Messergeist from Switzerland.
A track with beautiful melodic layering and ethereal vocals, mixed wonderful delivering a sound clarity which keep the groove on.
The type of track you may listen in the end of a glorious event, the morning hours memorizing all the good moments.
Mark Generous – Meganne (Spotify)
Meganne' is an instrumental track with a chill jazz hop, lofi aesthetic which in his 2 minutes through his playful keys will tickle your ears and gives you good vibes. Wonderful groove!
Mark Generous is a Filipino-Canadian hip hop producer from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. His sound revolves around sample-based hip hop beats which he creates on the Music Production Center (MPC) drum machine. With an innovative and scientific approach to music, Mark continues to diversify his sound – experimenting between traditional ‘boom bap’ style beats to a more modern wave of synth-heavy tracks.
Lenell Brown – Don’t Waste It – Chill Ibiza Mix (Spotify)
Lenell Brown has teamed up once again with award winning producers Ben Mühlethaler and James Hoover to deliver an outstanding tune titled ‘Don’t Waste It’ which features soulful grooves and all-round good vibes. The track exudes positivity with its easy to follow, vivacious lyrics paired with its upbeat, funky basslines and catchy melodies.
Lenell’s rich vocals are a key standpoint as they effortlessly compliment the musicality in this release. ‘Don’t Waste It’ also comes with a chill Ibiza mix where subtle changes have created a whole new sensation with emphasis on synths and deeper bass sounds. Transporting you to the white isle, this adaptation is absolute bliss!
Having solidified his place for one of the ultimate voices for EDM tracks, Lenell’s discography has been ever increasing with tracks of pure quality. He has been responsible for extraordinary releases such as ‘One Day’, ‘Freak Dreams’ and ‘I Need Lovin’. His career has taken him around the globe, working with some of the scenes most talented producers like Robbie Rivera and The Zombie Kids to name a few.
In each of Lenell Brown’s songs you can hear his Gospel upbringing at the forefront of his vocal stylings as his lyrics are always a story of love with energetic vibes with electrifying features.
Don’t Waste It is out now on Spain’s Clipper’s Sound. This release epitomises the sound of the summer!
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Jimmi-Woods Interview on Nagamag
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Jimmi-Woods:
Slightly left field progressive techno with tribal influences. When I'm writing music I try not to pigeonhole my productions too much, I have never stuck to a specific genre. It may sound a bit whacky but my creations appear to take on a life of their own. Its as if they guide me and I take them in the direction they want to go.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Jimmi-Woods:
I grew up in England with parents that love music from the late 60's. There was always music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks and plenty more playing as the backdrop to my childhood. When I was 9, I gravitated towards the drums and was a drummer in many bands over the years. I mostly had success with funky alternative style acts. Drum knowlege was certainly an important step to becoming an electronic music producer. Now I have the freedom to create and release music with a fantasic crew and label under Slice records. Just recently I co-produced my favourite track Earthling with the boys from Arcane Trickster. In this game its all about what you can learn and what you can give to each project, so It was a real pleasure to work with them as they most certainly know their way around a synthesiser and I'm fairly certain I reciprocated with my approach to the production process. The result says it all for me.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Jimmi-Woods:
I believe it was the cross over of alternative music into dance music in Australia in the late 90's. I had been playing drums for some time and now there was to my ears new sounds seeping in. Instead of moshing to bands consuming dollar pots we were in the side rooms listening to live sets or Dj sets and checking out big name artists like the Chemical Brothers, Underworld and Fatboy Slim in the Boiler room of the Big Day Out. It wasn't until the mid naughties that I decided that creating music on a DAW was something I felt I was capable of achieving after going to outdoor trance festivals and meeting many like minded individuals all persuing a similar path.
Nagamag:
How are you coping musically during the Covid19 Pandemic?
Jimmi-Woods:
Its been a really mixed bag honestly. Just before Covid we had bush fires here in Australia and I had just released my ep Biolume which ironically is environmentally themed like most of my music. Most proceeds went towards WIRES to help injured animals.
Then we launched into Covid and it took some time to come to grips with creating under such circumstances. I decided to take my studio apart and reconfigure my whole set up. Since then I have co-produced the ep "US" with Arcane Trickster, enjoyed exploring my backlog of tracks, immersed myself in the music of others and started to teach my kids the art and enjoyment of making music.
Nagamag:
Whats coming up for you in the months ahead?
Jimmi-Woods:
Well, I've submitted some tracks from various projects to my home label Slice Records for a compilation to celebrate their 40th release. They have been an amazing support to many artists like myself seeking to release music as the artist intends it to be. Then in September I will be re-releasing my album "Into the Outside" from 2018 which I have had re-mastered. At the time of first release I was climbing back from mental illness and addiction and I don't feel that the timing was right for the release back then. Now I have fought my way back, with the support from others, to be more well again. So this album re-release will go out to all those who have suffered and are suffering in this harsh time. Its not an easy road and my heart goes out to you.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Jimmi-Woods:
Alexander Ebert "Truth"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Jimmi-Woods
Lish "Seaside Hills"
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Nick Syrett – Refuge (Spotify)
Refuge by Nick Syrett in Forerunner Records, is a neo-classical solo piano emotive track which not rush to release its feelings, gently performed in dynamics provides to the listener a relaxing daydreaming experience.
Nick Syrett has been creating beautiful, ambient piano music for over a decade. His albums are a collection of meditative, neo-classical instrumentals featuring the soothing sounds of string ensembles, choirs, and more, all built around his spontaneous piano solos. Hailing from the UK, and now residing in Kansas City, Nick says, “During the recording of 'Refuge'–I often found my mind drawn to refugees in the Middle East, who were being forced from their homes and experiencing terrible suffering. My prayer is that these simple songs would touch hearts, restore souls, and help many to find healing and peace.”