Keeping It Fresh

This summer has been an interesting time for music. A lot of the new releases we have been hearing are not coming from big-name artists but from more of the lesser known musicians and artists. And that makes this such an interesting time for music because it is almost time to start deciding on the anthem of the summer. And though this track is a little late in the game, I think it has a fair chance in my book of being one of the anthems of the season. So let's get right into it! Louis the Child has always been such a fascinating duo. A lot of their inspiration is drawn from Asia and Eastern Asian cultures. This makes their melodies stand out more, distinguish the duo, and provide a nice respite from the string of pop songs we normally hear over the summer. This is going to be a fun song to talk about especially because it is the latest development in Louis the Child's extensive dossier of music. Though the duo is not as well known as DJs and groups such as Major Lazer, Dil...

Today I have a nice and smooth sailing song for you out of Australia. Now this song is one that I stumbled upon while perusing through Spotify, and it is quite the gem. As a lot of you know, the whole beachy and tropical sound has made a major surge into the spotlight. It seems like so many artists are taking on this idea of summer vibes and infusing it with dance music. What is so great about this particular sound, is that each artist has their own flavor and style. Even though a lot of these songs exist within the same genre, they all sound different, but never lose sight of that bright and vivacious sound. This song is part of that special group of music. This song features the wonderful production of Kasbo and Keiynan Lonsdale. This song is a sweet combination of Swedish and Australian talent, coming together to create a wonderfully euphoric song. This is just such a feel good song that you can't really get enough. Kasbo does a really good job of finding that fine balance b...

Today I have one of the sickest songs released this year, featuring a line up of artist that is bound to leave you stunned and pretty much in awe. Vince Staples has always been an artist that stuck to the underground scenes. We don't hear his name as often, don't hear his music that often, and don't really hear much media buzz about him. And that has been absolutely amazing! Why? Because it has allowed the rapper to grow and create music that is undeniably good and incredibly raw. Vince Staples doesn't beat around the bush nor does he sugar coat anything, just like the featured rapper in this song. Not only do we get to hear the raw words of Vince Staples, we get some gospel by Kendrick Lamar. And all of this is set to a beat produced by Flume and Sophie. The number of powerful names in this song is honestly overwhelmingly wicked! The best way to go about talking about this song is from the production and the lyrical points of view. As I mentioned earlier, this song f...

Today I've got some more new music for you by a DJ who became a worldwide sensation in such a short time. Martin Garrix has been an absolute monster in the music world. His music has been tearing up the charts, from his initial releases to now. And this new song by Martin Garrix definitely falls into that chart-busting category.  Martin Garrix changes his sound up in this song and takes a future bass approach, which I think is a great direction to go in. We get something that is softer and warmer from the music, instead of your typical louder and bass heavy electronic songs. This one airs on the side of being atmospheric and full of sound. It isn't about filling empty air with sound, rather, Martin Garrix tries to purposefully fill the air he has with carefully constructed sounds. He crafts the song very consciously in order to tell the story that the lyricists come up with. The structure of this song is centered on emotive storylines and moody synths to accompany.Mart...

Today I have some music for you by an artist that has stayed under the radar but has remained very active in the music scene. Most people know Ansel Elgort as being a heartthrob for teenage girls, the kid from The Fault in Our Stars who left every girl swooning. And while I cannot deny his talent as an actor, there is a lot more to him that tends to stay in the dark. And if I am to be quite honest, I think his music is way more brilliant than his acting. Why you may ask? Because the man started out as a producer. He spent a lot of time being a DJ, playing at shows like Electric Zoo and has played sets all over the world. I have to say, he is extremely talented in the music department, and I really do enjoy his music. Now what makes this song a little different from what his DJ alter ego produces, is that he writes, sings, and produces for this song. Within the world of electronic music, this is still a very fresh take. A lot of times we see bands and acoustic singers making their own m...

Recently a lot of artists have dropped new tracks and single across all genres, and I for one, am so excited by this. And the cool thing is, it isn't just popular artists who are releasing new material. There are so many older artists and underground artists who are showing us their music and skills, reminding and informing us that they are still around and kicking. One such artist is Flume. Now I wouldn't go so as to say that he is an underground artist. At this point about a year or two ago, I would definitely concede in saying that the man falls into the underground and outsider genre of electronic music. But the hit single producer made so many waves within the pop music industry last year and made his name known to a lot of listeners. However, there is more music to Flume than just that single. And today, I want to talk about Flume's latest and quiet song release. If you have ever heard a song that reminds you of a runway or high fashion modeling, this song would belo...