Red Bull Music Academy: Recent Episodes
Red Bull Music Academy
The Red Bull Music Academy is a world-travelling series of music workshops and festivals: a platform for those who make a difference in today's musical landscape. Here, you'll find exclusive downloads and streams from Academy participants, family, and friends.
Composed by Mess_Montage, strings directed by August Rosenbaum
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Mike Banks, Mess_Montage, MORPSIS
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Kate NV, Ango, Passarani, Mike Banks
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Benjamin Sallum, Mike Banks, Angol Akemi Fujimori, Jeannel, Sichangi (...)
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Deradoorian, Passarani, Tatsuya Takahashi, Dorian Concept
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
nami sato, Passarani, Ango, Camille Mandoki
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
ArtSaves, Mathew Jonson, Jakob Herber, Mike Banks, Starchild, Ango, Kate NV
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Mess_Montage, Repulsive Woman, Solid Blake, Chawood, EMA, Akkor
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Loradeniz, Solid Blake, Passarani
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Dj Heroin, Metabora, similarobjects, OG LULLABIES
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
similarobjects, Loradeniz, OG LULLABIES, Quinn Oulton
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Quinn Oulton, August Rosenbaum, Larry Gold, Starchild, Ango
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Caroline Lethô, Shelly, Passarani
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Repulsive Woman, Akkor, Shelly, OG LULLABIES, EMA, Mess_Montage
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Yakamoto Kotzuga, Akemi Fujimori
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Nick León, Bear, Akemi Fujimori, Mike Banks, Dorian Concept
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Soul of Hex, Akiko Haruna, Benjamin Sallum, IARAHEI, Mike Banks, Milan W.
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Impey & L CON (ft Starchild & Just Blaze)
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
lullahush, Akemi Fujimori, Brian Jackson, Matthias Anton
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Camille Mandoki, Carga Aérea, indi, Anna Vs June, Maqueta
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Sequoyah, metabora, similarobjects, Dj Heroin
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Kate NV, Ango, Passarani, Mike Banks
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
lullahush, Mike Banks, Akemi Fujimori, Passarani
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Passarani, lullahush, Benjamin Sallum, Tatsuya Takahashi, Mike Banks
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Atariame, Jacob Stoy, Chino, Anna Vs June
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Shelly, Mathew Jonson, EMA, Repulsive Woman, Jakob Herber
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
similarobjects, Kate NV, Starchild, Ango
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
NewRa, Passarani, Sirens of Lesbos
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
Deradoorian, Atariame, ramsha, Bear, Akemi Fujimori, Katarzia
Recorded at the 2018 Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin.
It's an RBMA alumni meet-up as @toravinter (class of 2006) gets remixed by @haraldbjork (class of 2013) with tasty results. Prepare for a study in controlled techno chaos -- swinging beats and growling melodies that just avoid going off the rails. The full "Peri-Banu" single will be released by @brorrecords on September 27, 2019.
"Home" is a gauzy electronic tune from RBMA 2016 alumni Ryota Miyake under his Sparrows alias (@sparrowsarecoming). It will be released by @flaurecords as part of his new album, "Berries," on September 27, 2019.
"Extramarital" is the lead track from @iyer's forthcoming "Third Culture Tamilian" EP. Written in collaboration with 2016 RBMA alum @thesinepainter during his visit to San Francisco, the hyperactive tune samples vocals from a song in a Tamil movie with great meaning to both producers.
The full EP is available from @modernruin Records on August 30th. Pre-order it here: https://www.junodownload.com/products/iyer-third-culture-tamilian/4252069-02/
Slovenian producer @allegedwitches assembled a dark and percussive EP for @dimensions-recordings. Here's "Spirit Caller" from the 2014 RBMA alum -- a moody floorfiller dappled with hand percussion and covered in haunting tones. The EP arrives September 13th. Check it on Bandcamp here: https://dimensionsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/initiation-rituals
"Summer Acoustics" is the mysterious title track from Turkish producer @Seretan's new three track EP for Transferans Records. Here the 2013 RBMA alum combines swirling deep melodies with techy bass moves for a satisfying dancefloor journey. The full EP arrives August 16th via bandcamp. http://seretan.bandcamp.com/
Without question, Bristol outpost Western Lore has become one of the premier outlets for new jungle and drum & bass sounds in recent years, even as the label has continued to push against's the genre's usual boundaries. On July 12, the imprint will release 'We're All Disturbed,' the epic debut album from Manchester duo Response & Pliskin, who've put together a collection of jungle-techno hybrids that often top the 10 minute mark. "Shadowrun" isn't quite that long, but the tracks offers a breakneck journey that we debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@dead-mans-chest http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Russian singer-songwriter and producer Atariame deconstructs dream pop ditties until only faint glimmers of them remain. The tracks on 'Voiceless' – a new album which the RBMA 2018 alumna recorded for LA's distinguished Not Not Fun label - are steeped in lush static and shimmering traces of melody. Album cut "Outside At 5 AM" showcases the catchier side of her ambient, drone and shoegaze inspired experimentation, providing a striking example of what the label aptly describes as Atariame's "rhythmic noise vignettes".
Atariame's 'Voiceless' album is out now via Not Not Fun Records and you can get it here: https://atariame.bandcamp.com/album/voiceless
@atariame @not-not-fun-1 https://redbullmusicacademy.com
When it comes to inventive percussion, few labels can top Livity Sound, even as the UK outpost headed up by Peverlist has gradually expanded beyond its Bristol home base in recent years. On June 28, French producer Toma Kami will be returning for his second go-round on the label with the 'Negative Extasy' EP. Ahead of the record's arrival, we debuted the speaker-rattling title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@toma-kami @livity-sound http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
As one of the most inventive electronic music producers around, Keita Sano has been adding ever-new wrinkles to his discography with releases on labels like 1080p, Mister Saturday Night Records and Rett I Fletta. The latest missive from the 2016 Academy alum arrives courtesy of Love Hotel, the Tokyo-based label run by another member of the RBMA family, Pleasure Cruiser from the Class of 2013. "ANU WON NSE MI" is a stand-out among mind-bending cuts: Think Theo Parrish through a glitch in the Matrix.
Keita Sano's new album 'intro Keita Sano SS19' is out June 19 via Love Hotel and you can get it here: https://lovehotelmusic.bandcamp.com/album/intro-keita-sano-ss19
@keitasano @pleasurecruiser http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Between the two of them, Amato (AKA The Hacker) and Alessandro Adriani have decades of experience in the realm of techno, electro, Italo, EBM and other, often dark corners of electronic music. Now, these veterans have come together for a new collaborative project that will be kicking off on June 24 with the release of the 'Présence Du Futur' EP via the Mannequin label. Ahead of the record's arrival, we debuted opening cut "Falling Inside" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@thehackerpresentsamato @alessandro-adriani-mnq @mannequin-label http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
De Grandi is one-quarter of Paradoxe Club, a crew of Parisian DJs and producers whose upfront tracks have been on regular rotation on Top Flight since day one. The latest missive from their territory is De Grandi's third record, 'Paris Nord-Est,' which finds him drawing on the bug-eyed buzz of trance as much as his favored palette of global bass styles, where traces of B’more and coupé-décalé can be heard his intricate drumwork. The title track is a pure rush, welding heavy-duty bass and drums to starry synth melodies: a serotonin overload from a young master of club euphoria. Catch the rest of the 'Paris Nord-Est' EP via Paradoxe Club on June 21.
@de_grandi @paradoxeclub redbullradio.com/shows/top-flight-with-chal-ravens redbullmusicacademy.com
For more than a decade, Redshape has cut a striking figure in the world of techno, thanks to both his literally dozens of excellent releases and his penchant for wearing a creepy little red mask while performing. These days, he's taken the mask off, but the quality of his output appears to be unaffected. On June 17, he'll be returning to the Delsin label with a new EP called 'Android Malfunction,' and ahead of its official arrival we debuted the melodic churn of the record's title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@redshape @delsinrecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Istanbul producer Grup Ses & Cologne-based electric saz player Elektro Hafız have teamed up to release a collaborative album, Varyete, out July 6th on Zel Zele. The joint venture provides a platform for the expansion of adventurous Anatolian sound. “Büyüleyici Part 4” sees Grup Ses lopping a chunk of the cosmic block chain and sending it skittering across the Bosphorus Bridge leaving a shimmering spice-laden trail in its wake. Frosty premiered the track on his Open End radio program and you can pre-order the album here: zelzelerecords.bandcamp.com/album/varyete.
@grupsesbeats @elektrohaf-z @zelzelerecords @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Hailing from Melbourne but currently based in London, Air Max '97 is a nomadic creature whose leftfield club tracks draw on a vast pool of influences – from grime, gqom and noise music, to inorganic materials and consumer fetish objects. Oliver van der Lugt's latest EP, "Falling Not Walking", finds him flaunting an ever more bizarre sound palette and collaborating with two equally inventive UK-based producers: TSVI and LOFT. The latter's handiwork can clearly be felt in the choppy surfaces of 'Xhrinicibles', a disorienting landscape threaded with echoes of drum & bass and wyrd IDM. It's a cerebral highlight from the four-track EP, out on Air Max '97's own label DECISIONS on 14th June.
@airmax97 redbullradio.com/shows/top-flight-with-chal-ravens redbullmusicacademy.com
When DJ Python first came up with the term "deep reggaeton," it sounded like a bit of a joke, but as the years have passed and this unique NYC producer has continued experimenting with slowed-down dem bow rhythms and introspective melodies, his seemingly tongue-in-cheek descriptor now feels more appropriate than ever. On June 10, he'll be linking up with the Dekmantel label for the first time for a new EP called 'Derretirse.' Ahead of its arrival, we debuted the floaty synths and subtly booming beats of "pq cq" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@wnkrs @dkmntl http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
On June 14, Rod Modell AKA Deepchord will release his new album Captagon on Berlin’s Tresor label. The record is 9 tracks of crystalline and ethereal sound design underpinned by seismic sub-sonics from a master of techno. Today on Peak Time, we premiered the track "Tracer."
@rodmodell @tresorberlin
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The debut EP by Finnish RBMA alum Joona Samuel, 'The Act of Disintegration', is modeled after the narrative arc of a novella. "Disintegrate", the record's first track, represents the setup before the confrontation and subsequent resolution. As the conceptual framework suggests, the track cleverly builds up tension, drawing on the interplay of jazz fusion and prog rock elements.
Joona Samuel's 'The Act of Disintegration' EP will be out soon via Art As Catharsis. Pre-order it here: https://joonasamuel.bandcamp.com/album/the-act-of-disintegration
@joonasamuelmusic https://facebook.com/joonasamueli http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Today on Peak Time, live from Detroit, we premiered a brand new one from Ladymonix off her forthcoming EP. The four track EP, 'Track 39,' is out on vinyl on June 3 and digital on June 7 via her own label Frizner Electric.
@ladymonix
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The next release on Jon Dixon’s 4EVR 4WRD label is his ‘Want It' EP which features fellow Detroit musical maestro, Amp Fiddler alongside backing vocals from the Dames Brown trio for this smooth and soulful track. The EP features Jon's 6 Mile Edit and 7 Mile Remix, a Wajeed dub, and Darrius Quince edit. Today on Peak Time we premiered Jon's 6 Mile Edit.
@jon_dixon @ampfiddler
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When she's not working as one half of The Golden Filter, Penelope Trappes makes beautiful music of her own. Last year, the Australian-born, London-based artist released the hypnotic 'Penelope Two' LP on Houndstooth, and now the label has put together a star-studded remix collection called 'Redeux.' Ahead of its scheduled release on June 7, we debuted this booming rework of "Connector" by Swedish duo Aasthma (AKA Peder Mannerfelt and Pär Grindvik) on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@penelopetrappes @the-subliminal-kid @grindvik @houndstoothlbl http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Every new Flash Amazonas release is a reason to smile. "Baby Invasion", taken from the Japanese-Colombian duo's debut LP, is no different. Cheeky, cheerful and with a soaring bridge that evokes of Montreal's glory days, the track packs all the personality that fits into a 3:25-minute track.
Flash Amazonas' debut LP 'Binary Birds and Other Rubbish Surreal Things' is out now on In-Correcto. Stream it via the links below and watch the video for "Baby Invasion" here: https://youtu.be/eTVKczDi160
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5JuqUhaIUibEoTVZhmnBxd?si=lIHVWuuCTXKmy4DAJ_umZw
Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/binary-birds-and-other-rubbish-surreal-things/1462011175
@flashamazonas-music http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Scottish duo Clouds has been turning out quality techno for more than a decade on a variety of labels (Electric Deluxe, Opal Tapes, Turbo, Soma), and their recent hardcore- and rave-tinged dispatches via the Headstrong imprint they run alongside fellow UK producer Randomer have been particularly intriguing. Now, the pair has started up another label called Maxiboy, which they describe as "a vessel for experimentation within the realms of highly functional techno." The first EP, 'Running It,' will arrive on May 27, but ahead of that we debuted the booming title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@thisisclouds http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
For the latest release on Tin Man's renowned Acid Test label, the label head himself links up with Mexican RBMA alum AAAA as DOVS. "Whining Acid" sounds a lot different than what you might expect from its title. Instead of a fierce squelch for the dancefloor, the track awaits with a soft, melodious sparkle for the after-hour.
DOVS's 'Silent Cities' LP is out soon via Acid Test.
@gabobarranco @tinman @absurd http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Norwegian producer and RBMA alum @fakethias likes his sonic textures a little rough around the edges. "Thrust", culled from his new 'Torn/Enhanced' EP, is a case in point – conjuring a whirlwind of industrial-inspired club sounds and culminating in a barrage of pneumatic kicks that dissolve just as suddenly and ominously as they arrived.
FAKETHIAS's 'Torn/Enhanced' EP is out May 10th. Get it here:
http://fakethias.bandcamp.com/album/torn-enhanced
@fakethias http://redbullmusicacademy.com
On May 17th Ellen Allien will release her new album on BPitch.
'Alientronic’ was recorded during the cold winter months in Berlin at the end of 2018, a time when creativity hits a peak in the city. Sub-zero temperatures and dark nights keep the artists locked away indoors, finding time and space to journey inwards and tap into the deepest recesses of their creative energy. Inspired by growing up in Berlin, the rave culture and alien lifeforms
Today on Peak Time we premiere the latest single "Electronic Joy." @bpitch-control @ellen-allien Tune in to PEAK TIME on Red Bull Radio, Monday to Friday, 12 to 2 PM EST for the best new music, music news and artist interviews. www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time
Aleesandro Adriani is a busy man. Aside from running the hotly tipped Mannequin label, the Italian-born, Berlin-based artist has spent much of 2019 sharing his own haunting, synth-laden creations with the world. Fresh off the reissue of his 2016 LP 'Montagne Transparenti' and the release of his new 'Embryo' EP for Stroboscopic Artefacts, he's lined up a new full-length called 'Morphic Dreams.' Although it won't officially appear until May 17 (once again on Stroboscopic Artefacts), we debuted the driving, EBM-tinged sounds of "Raindance" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@alessandro-adriani-mnq @stroboscopicartefacts http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Although Cleveland maintains something of a low profile, recent years have seen his catalog blossom with quality releases on labels like Hivern Discs and ESP Insitute. On May 10, the Luxembourg-born, Brussels-based producer is set to return to Hivern Discs with 'nDSi,' a double EP that finds him taking a more stripped-down approach. Ahead of its release, we debuted the bucolic melodies and machine gallop of "DX6" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@clevelandmusicpage @hivern_disc http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
MIIIN is one of the newest recruits to Shanghai’s buzzing electronic scene, having recently relocated from Seoul where she made her mark as part of South Korean feminist DJ collective Bichinda. Now she joins the already-legendary SVBKVLT label – run by Gaz, local nightlife champion and boss of Shanghai’s ALL club – for a new compilation that acts as a manifesto for the breadth and quality of China’s current generation of club producers. On ‘Metagame’, the RBMA alumna dives deep underwater, pairing grisly industrial rhythms with soft breathing and sparkling ambient clouds. Hear it on Cache 01, alongside tracks by Osheyack & Nahash, HYPH11E and Prettybwoy, when it drops on SVBKVLT on April 26.
@xeno_miiin @svbkvlt redbullradio.com/shows/top-flight-with-chal-ravens redbullmusicacademy.com
Skittering breakbeats collide with epic trance-meets-80's-hearthrob synth soundtracks, all shot through the lens of a space utopian future-Earth scene. Emotion-packed, kaleidoscopic electro bizz.
Shedbug releases his 'There's Hope for You Yet' EP on April 26th on Lobster Theremin. Today on Peak Time we premiered "One Day Later"
@lobster-theremin @shedbug
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The enigmatic Amish Boy returns to Power Vacuum next month with an EP which – once again – is not for the faint of heart. 'Nice Try Donnie!' is his second EP in just a few months for the outsider-dance label run by mischief-maker Milo Smee, AKA Bintus, and a more appropriate home surely couldn’t be found. ‘Funny Blups’ starts out monstrously misshapen, blasting out toxic gunk and unidentified foreign objects, before coagulating into a gloopy rave organism that has you trapped like a fly on sticky paper. Fans of Diagonal, EVOL and even PC Music need this in their lives; the EP’s out on May 6.
@power-vacuum redbullradio.com/shows/top-flight-with-chal-ravens redbullmusicacademy.com
After a period of relative quiet, galactic funk explorer and RBMA alum Space Dimension Controller has fully re-emerged in 2019. On the heels of his white label LP 'Redemption of the Cryonauts' that popped up a couple of months back, the Belfast producer has now returned to the seminal R&S label with a new EP. Entitled 'ReSEQ,' it's scheduled for release on April 19, and ahead of its arrival we premiered the billowing synths and squiggly basslines of "Vaults of Arcadia" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@spacedimensioncontroller @r-srecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
The origins of Seretan's new track "Lost In Time" stretch back to the Turkish producer's time at the 2013 Academy in New York, where he met Four Tet. "Lost In Time" blossomed out of a jam session between the two, and you can hear those traces in the track's animated shuffle of bass and field recordings. It arrives together with an accompanying music video, which serves as a tribute to Seretan's hometown of Istanbul.
@seretan @transferans http://seretan.bandcamp.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Although he maintains a relatively low profile, UK producer Logos has spent the past decade pushing the boundaries of low-end dynamics. His latest album, set for release via the Different Circles label he runs alongside fellow bass enthusiast and frequent collaborator Mumdance, continues Logos' journey and pushes into deeper and darker territory than ever before. Entitled 'Imperial Flood,' the LP is due to arrive on April 12, but ahead of that, we debuted the cinematic melodies and pounding rhythms of "Stentorian" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@logos262 @differentcircles http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
An expert at creating evocatively layered soundscapes, Giampaolo Scapigliati returns with a new release under his Lamusa II moniker. The Italian producer and Academy alum takes a reverberating step into dub territories with "2/4 Della Mente", culled from his new mini-album for Hivern Discs X, entitled 'Sulfureo'.
'Sulfureo' is out March 29th via Hivern Discs X. Get it here: http://hiverndiscsgoodies.bigcartel.com/product/hvnx-800-lamusa-ii-sulfureo
@lamusalamusa @hivern_disc http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Australian phenom Roza Terenzi has rapidly ascended the electronic music ranks over the past year or so, and the breakbeat-loving, Melbourne-based producer is set to potentially take another leap when her 'Let's Ride' EP arrives via Dekmantel on April 8. Ahead of that, we debuted the melody-rich sounds of EP cut "Open Me" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@roza-terenzi @dkmntl http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Through his genre-busting mixes, edits and original productions, SINES is setting a benchmark for cutting-edge club music with a Latinx twist. As one half of DJ duo Santa Muerte, the Houston musician has been pushing a unique fusion of US rap and R&B, UK hardcore styles, and rhythms from south of the border for over a decade. On his 'GMNI' EP, his first solo release in five years, he tightens his focus to four tracks of bouncing dembow. 'Mal Intento', produced in collaboration with Mexico City's Rafa Maya, is a perreo grind with a romantic touch, as dreamy guitar licks float past the upfront vocals, sampled from the 2007 reggaeton hit 'Agresivo'. Alongside the three additional tracks on 'GMNI', 'Mal Intento' signals a new era for the South Texas fusionist. SINES' 'GMNI' EP arrives on March 9 on his label Majía.
@sines-1 @rafa_maya @somosmajia redbullradio.com/shows/top-flight-with-chal-ravens redbullmusicacademy.com
Almost a year to the day from the release of his critically acclaimed second LP Song For Alpha, Daniel Avery will broaden the exquisite sonic universe established on the album with B-sides & Remixes. The collection is set for digital release on April 5 via Phantasy/Mute in the US & Canada and via Phantasy worldwide. Today on Peak Time we premiere Manni Dee's remix of "Citizen // Nowhere."
@danielavery @muterecords @phantasysound
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Having already established herself as one of the world's top composers of video game music, Seattle-based producer Lena Raine is now set to release her debut artist album. Entitled 'Oneknowing' and set to arrive on March 29 via UK outpost Local Action, the LP is filled with pastoral melodies, pensive vibes and lyrics in a language that Raine herself invented. Ahead of the album's release, we premiered the beautifully breezy melancholy of "Momodani" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@lena-chappelle @localactionrecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Le Dom is one of the four corners of Paradoxe Club, the Parisian party responsible for some of the most upfront and adrenalin-spiking club material of the last two years. Schism is Le Dom's second EP for the label, and its four ferocious tracks continue the crew's experiments with the "Berite Club" concept: a fusion of homegrown, post-Bangalter loop worship with the global rhythms of grime, ballroom, B'more and kuduro. The whole EP is guaranteed to turn dancefloors to jelly, but 'Primal' is the starting gun – a relentless, three-minute sprint through granite-hard kicks and ragged surfaces that'll leave you out of breath and elated. Look out for the EP on April 5.
@le_dom @paradoxeclub redbullradio.com/shows/top-flight-with-chal-ravens redbullmusicacademy.com
LA native Sage Caswell (who's currently based in Madison, Wisconsin) has built his career on a pleasantly chill vacillation between house music and ambient sounds. That duality continues on his latest album, 'Evil Twin,' which is scheduled for release on March 29 via the 2MR label. Ahead of the record's arrival, we debuted the floaty, melody-rich bump of LP cut "Radius Pause" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@sagecaswell @2mrecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Club Chai co-founder 8ULENTINA debuts on London-based label TT with BODYGUARD, an EP about safety, protection and trust. Drawing on the Club Chai party’s mission to blend non-western dance music with club, techno, rap and R&B, the Oakland-based artist and activist offers five atmospheric rhythm experiments on this unique EP, including ‘Doesn’t Always Work’. With its brittle drums and cinematic use of samples, the track nods to 8ULENTINA’s Turkish heritage while crafting moody grooves that never sit still – a hybrid that perfectly captures the Club Chai spirit. The EP – which also features a collaboration with Top Flight favourite DJ Plead – is out on March 15.
@8ulentina redbullradio.com/shows/top-flight-with-chal-ravens redbullmusicacademy.com
Taiwanese-American producer Bézier is part of the Honey Soundsystem crew and a core member of the Dark Entries label roster, and his next EP is his most personal effort to date. Entitled '府城,' the record was created in Taiwan using a minimal set-up inside a vacant apartment located in a building owned by his grandmother. Although the EP is slated for release on March 22 via Honey Soundsystem, we were given the chance the debut the chugging rhythm and soaring sounds of "孔廟" (which translates to "Confucius Temple") on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@bezier @honeysoundsystem http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Dexter Story’s follows up Wondem, his album as East African love letter, with the astonishing Bahir. The new LP dives even further into the Horn of Africa’s musical cultures. Ethio-jazz,Taureg blues, Somalian funk and more swirl through the album’s DNA. These deep traditions are synthesized into contemporary compositions that pay homage while propelling ever onward. Story merges continents by bringing together luminaries from his Los Angeles music community like Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Sudan Archives, Josef Leimberg and album producer Carlos Niño alongside forward thinking African musicians. The album’s title tune, premiered by Frosty on his monthly Red Bull Radio show, features Addis Ababa-based Endeguena Mulu aka Ethiopian Records who encases it in a radiant, electronic shroud. Bahir comes out March 15th on on Soundway Records. You can pre-order it here: http://soundwayrecords.com/buy/bahir-0/.
@dexterstory @wondem @soundway-records @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Barcelona producer JMII has been a key member of John Talabot's Hivern Discs crew for several years now, and his latest EP finds the Catalan producer fully embracing the depth of his synth obsessions. Entitled 'Modulations,' the record is set for release on March 8, but ahead of that we debuted the emotive tones and slow-burning rhythms of "Communication" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Today on Peak Time we premiered Tommy Four Seven's punishing cut "Protocol 9," taken from his forthcoming album, Veer, which comes out April 5 on his own 47 imprint. 47 is a record label, event series and creative platform started in 2015, and releasing artists such as Ancient Methods, Phase Fatale, Headless Horseman and Killawatt, and visualized by Silent Servant. The 10 tracks on Veer pull the listener deep into Tommy Four Seven's fractured rhythms, textures and cinematic electronics. @tommyfourseven
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DJ Skechers and Yung Dolphin have teamed up for a popping 7" for Lobster Theremin. It's a jocular, crunchy and bouncy three track bonanza that chugs and squeaks on this whipper of a disc.
It's out tomorrow, but Peak Time has the first listen of the B-Side, Yung Dolphin's moody, aquatic electro cut, "Delphin Invasion." Splish splash baby. @lobster-theremin
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Ritual Howls create a cinematic blend of twangy industrial-rock that could fuel a post-apocalyptic dancefloor. A collaboration between Paul Bancell (vocals, guitar), Chris Samuels (synth, samples, drum machine), and Ben Saginaw (bass), the Detroit trio's fourth full-length 'Rendered Armor' follows the 'Their Body' EP of 2018 with expansive arrangements sculpted with masterful production.
Today we premiere the new single "Thought Talk." @ritual-howls @felte
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One of South America's most exciting young dance music producers, Lunate was a participant at the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montréal. "A la Sombra de los Cerros" is an acid-tinged synthesizer jam taken from his new 'Niebla' EP, a self-described tribute to "Bogotá, Colombia's untamed metropolis." The EP is being released by Medellín-based label Discos Nutabe and showcases Lunate's impressive range as a producer, extending from euphoric and direct to meditative and labyrinthine.
Lunate's 'Niebla' 12" is out February 25 via Discos Nutabe, distributed by Rubadub.
@lunatemusic @discos-nutabe http://discosnutabe.co http://redbullmusicacademy.com
When examining the history of electronic music in the UK, it's clear that Sheffield was one of the country's key early hubs, but that doesn't seem to prevent the city's current output from often being overlooked. Thankfully, the Central Processing Unit label and its fantastic run of releases is helping to change that, especially the ones from upstart Sheffield producer 96 Back. After debuting on CPU with an EP last year, he's now following it up with a proper full-length. Entitled 'Excitable, Girl,' it's scheduled for release on March 1, but ahead of that we premiered the bright melodies and perky rhythms of "Excited, Boy" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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It was only a few months ago that Deena Abdelwahed shared her debut album 'Khonnar' with the world, but the Tunisian producer is now following up that critically acclaimed LP by enlisting a bevy of talented artists to rework her material. 'Tawa Remixes' is scheduled to arrive on February 22 via the InFiné label and includes efforts from M.E.S.H., Basile3 and Clip, along with this hypnotically slow-brewing Karen Gwyer flip of "Ken Skett" that we debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@deenaabdelwahed @karengwyer @infine-music http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Manchester-based producer Henzo is about to release his debut EP on Super Kitchen, the Bristol-to-London operation that’s responsible for some of the most creative and colourful club tunes on the UK scene lately. The Missed Flights EP is a self-contained journey, from its mood-setting opener with sampled phone calls about a missing DJ, through grungy dembow, 8-bit quirks and acid-fried electro. The title track brings a certain urban melancholy in the vein of Mr. Mitch and vintage Warp Records, but Henzo's drums and rhythms place him firmly in the present. Watch out for Missed Flights on Super Kitchen on February 15.
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MY DISCO's ‘Environment’ was written over a two week period during Berlin winter 2018, the band decided to let their surroundings shape the sound of their new material. They became immersed within the confines of the space and immediate surroundings and set to create a record that has become a dark and intense departure from their previous releases.
Today on Peak Time we premiered the lead track "An Intimate Conflict."
'Environment' is out March 1st on @downwards
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CFCF is no stranger to new age and the genre's distinctly smooth palette, but the veteran Montreal producer has never combined it with jungle rhythms... until now. His upcoming album/mixtape 'Liquid Colours,' which is being billed as a sequel to his fantastic 2015 release 'The Colours of Life,' combines these seemingly disparate sounds and promises to be a uniquely captivating journey. Ahead of its arrival on March 1 via CFCF's own BGM imprint, we debuted the rolling "Aquascape" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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The deep diggers from Ostinato Records have unveiled a multi-layered music experience from Senegal. Star Band de Dakar’s raw 1970s recordings of Cuban rhythms captured at Dakar’s Le Miami nightclub are symbols of solidarity with their revolutionary brothers and sisters in the Carribean. The album, Psicodelia Afro-Cubana de Senegal, comes out March 1st on Ostinato Records but Red Bull Radio host Frosty blessed listeners with an early taste on his Open End radio program. Star Band de Dakar’s “Danguele Fasso” is a lively Afro-Latin tune that makes the intercontinental connection clear in every bounce of its salsa mbalax heartbeat. Get further into this groove by pre-ordering the album here: https://ostinatorecords.bandcamp.com/album/star-band-de-dakar-psicodelia-afro-cubana-de-senegal
@ostinatorecords @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Since their 2006 debut 'Vigils,' Xeno & Oaklander's Sean McBride and Liz Wendelbo have been investigating all manner of analogue synth magic, dark lyrical phenomena and minimal wave movements. Their new record, 'HYPNOS' – out March 8 on Dais Records – delves deeper into the lush grounds of polyphonic synthesis while also exploring mythical lyrical themes.
On today's Peak Time, following an interview with the duo, we premiered a new single from the album, "Insomnia." The track also premieres on a limited vinyl and digital 12", featuring two other album tracks.
'HYPNOS' is due out March 8th on @daisrecords @xenoandoaklander Pre-Order 'HYPNOS': https://bit.ly/2Sdtkao Pre-Order 'INSOMNIA' Single: https://bit.ly/2DWa4p0
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Today on Peak Time, we premiered "Le Phonk," off the 'Fuse' EP by 90 Process, the duo of Julian Muller and Hadone. 'Fuse' will be out February 22 on Lobster Theremin, who describe the EP thusly: "Four slabs of pounding, galloping techno, acid and trance; all shot through the 90's spectrum, burned to a 90 min Panasonic CD-R, and slapped on the Nissan sound system for a cruise through the French suburbs." Order the EP here : https://lobstertheremin.com/album/fuse-ep
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DJ Plead lives on the opposite side of the world from his new label, Nervous Horizon, but they couldn't be a better match. On his Pleats Plead EP, the Melbourne producer digs into his Lebanese heritage on a stack of percussion workouts based around hand drums, hard sticks, the occasional mangled vocal and absolutely no frills. 'Salt and Pepper' is relentless and spasmodic, with one itchy foot in drum and bass and the other in the hard percussive onslaught of UK funky – like a Lebanese wedding that's wandered into the Bangface Weekender. It's out on 1 March.
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"Nord" by French experimental electronic artist Franck Vigroux appears on the Théorème EP EP, forthcoming on DAC Records on February 8. This track originally premiered on Peak Time on Red Bull Radio.
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@franckvigroux
Since participating in the Red Bull Music Academy 2008, Violet has made a name for herself as one of the most inventive producers on the Portuguese dance music scene. Her latest EP, 'New Visions', shows off her colorful palette and varied brushstrokes in four intriguingly dissimilar tracks. Starting off the record's b-side, "Junqueira" demonstrates Violet's ability to sculpt each element in a tune with utmost precision. There's something almost unsettling about the track and yet it keeps the wheels spinning with its propulsive groove.
Violet's 'New Visions' EP is out on Discos Paraíso February 22nd and can be pre-ordered here: https://lobsterrecords.co.uk/products/violet-new-visions
@violet @discosparaiso http://discosparaiso.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Although more than two years have passed since Oakland's tragic Ghost Ship fire, its devastating impact still feels fresh. As such, the forthcoming collaborative EP from Maria Minerva and Cherushii (who perished in the fire) might seem like something of a bittersweet prospect, but it's also a chance to once again celebrate the late San Francisco producer's life and her undeniable talent. The full EP is set to arrive via 100% Silk on February 15, but ahead of that, we debuted the bright and bouncy "Nobody's Fool (Vocal Version)" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@cherushii @mariaminerva @100percentsilk http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
1800HaightStreet's new EP 'Age' is four tracker of deep diving techno that segues between aquatic dub techno, thundering drum 'n' stab jams and synth-heavy epics. On February 15th, the Vancouver duo releases the EP on Lobster Theremin's sublabel Mörk. Today on Peak Time, we premiered "Melody From A Dream."
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@1800haightstreet @lobster-theremin
Looking at their catalogs, it's almost surprising that it took this long for Danny Daze and DeFeKt to join forces in the studio. The former has been soaking up electro vibes for decades in his native Miami, while the latter has long been practicing electro-techno alchemy from his outpost in Dublin, Ireland. On February 8, the pair's collaborative 'Pulmotor' EP will arrive via Daze's Omnidisc label, but ahead of that, we debuted the sinister sounds of "Positive Ventilation" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@dannydaze @defekt-2 @omnidisc http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Chasms formed in 2011 by Jess Labrador and Shannon Madden. This is off their second album for felte called The Mirage, it will be out February 22. The album marks a sonic shift into more minimalist, dub influence territory – lots of sparse guitars, tape delay and hypnotic loops. The album was recorded after loss for the duo -- both of Madden’s brother and a number of friends in the Oakland Ghost Ship fire, plus a divorce and relocation to Los Angeles. Mixed by Josh Eustis of Telefon Tel Aviv, mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri.
Today Peak Time premiered "Every Heaven In Between"
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@ooochasmsooo @felte
Bristol is showing no sign of losing its edge as the UK’s leading dance music city, and the latest from local label Peach Discs is an unexpected collaboration from two of its finest producers. Fresh from his split release with Laurel Halo, Livity Sound affiliate Hodge teams up with Peach Discs boss Shanti Celeste, one of Bristol’s most successful DJ exports of recent years. The Soba Dance 12” contains three tracks of trippy, drum-heavy energy, but on the heatstroke-inducing B-side ‘Alula’ they’ve produced a winning combo of crusty breaks, tropical percussion and a ridiculously infectious bassline. Soba Dance is out via Peach Discs on 6th February.
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Belief Defect is the duo of two techno DJs and producers: Moe Espinosa – one of the co-founders of L.A.-based techno label Droid – and Luis Flores, originally from Guadalajara, Mexico and currently living in Berlin. The two met at a festival in Mexico and realized a mutual desire to explore the industrial, punk and drone corners of techno, inspired by the likes of Alessandro Cortini, Andy Stott and Fuck Buttons. Last year Belief Defect released their debut album Decadent and Depraved on the Raster label, and on February 8 they’ll be back with the Remixed 01 EP featuring reworks of album tracks by Cortini, Kangding Ray, Surachai and this one, an elegant take on the track “Deliverance” by Telefon Tel Aviv. Today Peak Time premiered "Deliverance" (Telefon Tel Aviv Dub)
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A fixture of the Berlin techno scene who's probably best known for his work with the Ground Theory party, Henning Baer has also spent the past few years building a label of his own. Manhigh Recordings, as the growing imprint is known, is set to release 'Rigger,' a new EP from Baer himself. Ahead of the record's arrival on February 4, we debuted the dark and driving EP cut "No-Mind" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@henningbaerberlin @manhighrecordings http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
We’re only two weeks in to the new year, so announcing the best track of 2019 so far might feel like a back-handed compliment. But the debut EP from South London producer and DJ Architect is guaranteed to be on heavy rotation on Top Flight for many moons to come. ’Spartan Laser’ is the standout cut: a 100bpm, heavy-footed hulk that nods to the syrup-slowed grooves of the Dirty South. But with its unpredictable dynamic shifts and drawn-out bass drops, it’s also a nimble beast with the power to destroy dancefloors. 'Spartan Laser' has found an ideal home on Manchester’s Chow Down label, home to Grizzle, Fallow and Anz, and it's out on the Breach EP on 13th February.
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Jeannel’s “Lullaby” has an embalming effect: Following a brief moment of disorder, soundtracked by sirens on the track’s opening seconds, the 2018 Academy alumna’s exceptional voice deftly soothes its listeners into submission. Her lyrics reflect this sense of easing and sheltering as well, and even though the R&B-inflected tune blossoms into something much bigger than it initially lets on, a gentle mood permeates its every facet.
“Lullaby,” is part of Jeannel’s ‘Noitulove’ EP, due out January 16th on AntiFragile. Pre-save the track on Spotify here: https://jeannel.lnk.to/Save
@jeannel @antifragile_music http://jeannel-music.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Whenever Tokyo-based RBMA alum Ryota Miyake alerts us to a new project of his, our ears perk up. Whether with his solo work as Sparrows, as a member of new wave synth band Crystal, or as part of Japanese-Colombian pop group Flash Amazonas, Miyake never fails to impress. 'Mellow Computers', his new solo EP as Saco & Uno, sees Miyake veer more strictly into electronic territory. Taken from this latest record, "Searching for the Memory" is an excellent demonstration of Miyake's musical originality and his ability to balance dense rhythmic patterns with melodic flourishes that are simply addictive.
'Mellow Computers' is out January 15th and can be purchased here: https://sacoanduno.bandcamp.com/releases
@saco-uno http://sparrowsarecoming.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
The new album by @Nkisi is deep in every sense of the word. Inspired by African cosmology, the mysteries of psychoacoustics and the trance-inducing possibilities of repetition, 7 Directions is a richly conceptual but also profoundly personal record. With 7 Directions, set for release on UIQ on January 18, she offers her most stark and streamlined sound to date. On 'II', the second of the titular seven directions, she settles into a deep trance, guided only by slivers of breath and rattling percussion.
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Marco Passarani has been making high-quality electronic music since the early 90s, but in recent years this Italian producer has mostly been active as one half of the fun-loving Tiger & Woods project. On January 14, however, Passarani will be releasing 'W.O.W.,' his first new solo album in 14 years! Ahead of its arrival, we debuted the bouncy synth melodies of "Innowave" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@marcopassarani @offenmusic http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
This set was recorded at a live concert at Om Kahlthom Hotel, Cairo on November 24th 2017 as part of Red Bull Music 'Jamhoureya' which saw four cutting-edge Egyptian electronic producers collaborate with traditional musicians from four different rural areas of the country.
Hassan Abou Alam is an internationally acclaimed producer on MIDI Life Records known for his dark techno, but has been recently been finding his sound with more noise-based music. Abou Alam selected the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor, where he and his collaborators engaged in musical conversation under primordial cliffs. Having rarely collaborated with other musicians before, Jamhoureya was a huge dive in the deep-end and no one, the musicians included expected the endearing new sound that emerged from Abou Alam's ambient beats and the elongated chorus of the locals' finest vocalists.
This set was recorded at a live concert at Om Kahlthom Hotel, Cairo on November 24th 2017 as part of Red Bull Music 'Jamhoureya' which saw four cutting-edge Egyptian electronic producers collaborate with traditional musicians from four different rural areas of the country.
Amr Khaled is the main man and producer behind ensemble Fulltone. Known for incorporating a wide range of obscure instrument samples into his live House sets, he's one of the country's most promising electronic acts to date. An old soul through an through, Khaled couldn't have felt more comfortable exploring the instrumental nuances of his selected city of Aswan, where he delved into elated Nile-side jams with local Nubian musicians.
This set was recorded at a live concert at Om Kahlthom Hotel, Cairo on November 24th 2017 as part of Red Bull Music 'Jamhoureya,' which saw four cutting-edge Egyptian electronic producers collaborate with traditional musicians from four different rural areas of the country.
Hussein El Sherbini, the co-founder of Epic 101 Studios, is a visual artist and producer known for his experimental and edgy approach to sound and visuals. His unorthodox bass-driven style was showcased in his first albums Electro Chaabi, which earned him a devoted following. Sherbini went to the tranquil Red Sea beach town of Marsa Alam to work with Bedouin musicians, in what turned out to be an eye and ear opening experience for the mercurial producer.
The Motor City is full of celebrated DJs and producers, to that point where some Detroit talents don't always get their due. DJ Bone has been in the game for more than two decades, quietly honing his craft while running the Subject Detroit label and turning out dozens of quality EPs. Earlier this year, he kicked off a trilogy of new albums, and the second chapter, 'Beyond' is scheduled for release on December 7. Ahead of its arrival, we debuted the billowing melodies of "Dreamers 7" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@subjectdetroit @djbone http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Frankfurt-based DJ and producer Kabuki has been one of Germany’s foremost drum and bass artists for over 20 years – but he’s not the type to get stuck in a rut. On the fourth volume of his 'Beat Excursions' EP series, Jan Hennig enlists a squad of diverse collaborators to pull him in different directions, from a hulking halftime cut with Berlin bass don Orson, to a frenetic floor workout with singer-producer Perera Elsewhere. But he’s still saved a moment all for himself: on ‘Teleplex’, Hennig clears a space, kicks off his shoes and gets into a deep and spacey shuffle on the EP’s only solo cut, as jungle breaks fall like fireworks over a landscape of sci-fi synths and dub echo. Find it on 'Beat Excursions #4', on Hennig’s own Beat Excursions label, on 3rd December.
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New Zealand-based Academy alum Jeremy Toy takes on his Leonard Charles moniker and enlists one of the most influential figures in boogie, disco and funk for this exclusive cut – none other than Leroy Burgess. With the King of Boogie on vocal duties, "Nine Lives" feels like a blast from the past while zooming head-on into the future at the speed of light. We're particularly happy about this collaboration as the two linked up after a Red Bull Music Academy workshop. Turn this one all the way up – it's special.
"Nine Lives" is out as a 12" today via Wonderful Noise Productions and the digital version follows suit on November 29. Nab a copy at one of the links below.
EU: https://jp.juno.co.uk/products/leonard-charles-leroy-burgess-nine-lives/711931-01/ JP: http://wonderfulnoise.jp/shopping/products/detail.php?product_id=195
@leonardcharles @wonderfulnoise http://redbullmusicacademy.com
"Tell Me" is the new single by South African RBMA alum Cornelius SA - who was among the 60 international musicians invited to the 2018 Academy in Berlin - and his collaborator Essential i. The Pretoria-based producers enlist Jus-Tee to provide vocals for this elegant house cut, showing their knack for the catchy and the hypnotic.
"Tell Me" is out November 27th via Deeptone Recordings (including remixes by Cornelius SA, Essential i and Mulandi & Mapiko Mweya) and can be purchased here: https://www.traxsource.com/title/1062235/tell-me
@cornelius-sa @essential-i_deeptone @justee-nthite @deeptone-recordings http://redbullmusicacademy.com
London producer Tarquin takes matters into his own hands on 'Missy Mischief,' an anarchic echo of grime, trap and dubstep that marks his first self-released single. As well as being part of the nebulous crew attached to London clubnight Boxed, he's since dished out further records on Gobstopper and Rinse, and collaborated with MC Jammz on the blistering 2017 anthem 'Come To The Dance'. On 'Missy Mischief', Tarquin's serrated synth lines and choppy sampling hark back to the cut 'n' shut ferocity of classic grime, but the scaffolding is dangerously wonky – the walls are caving in and, ultimately, chaos prevails. It's a one-of-a-kind track and the perfect opposite of its A-side – both are out on TARQS on November 30, 2018.
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On November 28th French dystopian producer Franck Vigroux will release his 'Désastre' EP on the niche Serbian label Jezgro. Today on Peak Time we premiered the opening track "Mare Nostrum."
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@jezgromusic @franckvigroux
Sounds of SUB:STANCE is a vast compilation of unreleased or previously vinyl-only material from some of the most lauded figures in electronic music, as well as key tracks that represent the era, and will be released on 23rd November on Hotflush.
Today on Peak Time we premiered a cut from the compilation, Shackleton's "Torn Skin" a dizzying track, formed by complex rhythmic spirals amongst mind-altering textures.
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@hotflush
Entitled "Ether", this new track from RBMA alum Braqueberry offers a unique blend of styles. Drawing on the Latin juke sound he has helped drive forward with his contributions to Spain's Iberian Juke label, "Ether" injects a healthy dose of synth stabs into the mix, reminding his listeners of the glory days of rave and hardcore techno.
Braqueberry's 'Ether ⚡ Ever' EP is out November 16 via Iberian Juke and you can get it here: https://iberianjuke.bandcamp.com/album/ether-ever
@braqueberry @iberianjuke http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Swedish singer Kaah helped give funk and soul a local voice in the 90s and still remains an active presence on the scene. His recent single "Ta Min Hand" was remixed by RBMA alum Harald Björk, who amplifies the track's danceable qualities, transforming it into a cascading piece of electronica. The remix is out November 20th via Kranglan Broadcast (WW) / Oma Gusti Records (SCA).
Artwork: Slobodan Zivic
@haraldbjork @kaah-official http://kranglanbroadcast.com http://omagustirecords.se http://wordandsound.de http://phonofile.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Peder Mannerfelt has been busy in recent years. Between his bass-heavy sonic explorations, his work with artists like Fever Ray and the adventurous offerings from his Peder Mannerfelt Produktion label, it often feels like the prolific Swedish producer is everywhere at once. On November 23, he'll be releasing a new album called 'Daily Routine,' and ahead of its arrival we debuted the warped, dancehall-esque rhythms of LP cut "Hibernation Hyper Nation" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@the-subliminal-kid http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
On November 9th Brooklyn-based artist Public Memory (AKA Robert Toher previously of ERAAS & Apse) will release his new album 'Demolition,' which explores a greater range of tempos than previous releases and an expanse of alien emotions with layers of electronic drums, live drums, Korg synths and samples from nature. Themes of rebirth and reflection imbue the album's atmosphere, rich in tape delay, spring reverb, and textures that conjure a sci-fi and supernatural narrative.
Today on Peak Time we premiered the final single, "Aegis."
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@felte @publicmemory
Detroit’s pioneering techno giant and preacher Robert Hood is next to take the reins of the DJ- Kicks mix series. His timeless 22 track offering includes four of his own new exclusives and is out November 16th on !K7. Today on Peak Time we premiered the track "Bond Solid."
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The past few years have seen a flood of industrial, EBM and post-punk sounds creeping into the techno world, and few artists have been bigger in this movement than Silent Servant. On December 8, the LA producer and former Sandwell District member will be releasing his latest full-length, 'Shadows of Death and Desire,' via the Hospital Productions label. Ahead of that, we debuted the sinister "Damage" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Today on Peak Time, we premiere the latest single from Kittin's (fka Miss Kittin)new album 'Cosmos' out Friday, November 2nd Dark Entries/ Nobody's Bizzness. Tune in to Peak Time on Red Bull Radio every Monday to Friday, 12 to 2 PM EST. www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time @darkentriesrecords @misskittin
The work of 51717 - the Brooklyn-based artist with releases on Silent Servant’s Jealous God imprint and Total Black - touches on implicit musical tensions between noise and silence, language and sound, material and transcendence. On November 1st she'll release her latest LP Paranoia Star on L.I.E.S. Today on Peak Time we premiered the final single, "Exile." Tune in to Peak Time on Red Bull Radio every Monday to Friday, 12 to 2 PM EST. www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time
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As the head of the Minimal Wave and Cititrax labels, Veronica Vasicka has been a prominent figure in the world of synth and wave music for more than a decade. Yet somehow, she's never shared any original music of her own. On November 2, however, that is set to change with the release of 'From Here,' a tune that she originally made back in 2004. Along with the original, the full EP – which will be arriving via the Downwards label – includes several reworks of the track, including this ominously lithe remix from Regis. The song debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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North London producer Akito is a master of percussion-fuelled peaktime energy, blending global influences with his city’s hardcore heritage. As boss of the Sans Absence label and as a member of the Acid Fantasy party crew, he’s spent the past few years shaping the sound of London’s basement raves. For his debut album, Gone Again, Akito joins Tight Knit Records to distil his cross-genre attitude into a ferocious hybrid of grime, 2-step and dancehall – with the occasional moment of ambient introspection. ‘Staring Out The 787’ is a highlight: low-slung and slow-rolling, it’s one of his most versatile and melodic productions to date. Ahead of Gone Again’s release on November 16, ‘Staring Out The 787’ neatly captures the album’s narrative: it’s about “rolling over into day two, wondering if it’s too late to ever reset the imbalance of a few years of extremes.”
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Roman Flügel is one of those artists who doesn't require much of an introduction, as the veteran German producer has literally been responsible for dozens of house and techno gems over the past two-plus decades. Next week, Flügel will be appearing on Lovefingers' excellent ESP Institute label with a new album, 'Themes,' which finds him largely eschewing the dancefloor in favor of more pensive electronic explorations. Ahead of the LP's release on October 26, we debuted the wandering psychedelics of "Theme IV" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Eric Estornel, AKA Maceo Plex, has revived his Mariel Ito alias to release two new EPs - one n R&S and the other on his own Lone Romantic - plus a retrospective LP on R&S. Titled '2000-20005,' the album highlights the Cuban-born producer's trademark driving percussion and hypnotic IDM. Today on Peak Time we premiered the remastered cut "Lovely." www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time
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British producer Fort Romeau has always had a way with melody, which he's repeatedly displayed across records for Ghostly International, Running Back, Live at Robert Johnson and many other labels, including his own Cin Cin imprint. His latest effort, 'SPC-140,' is slated to arrive on October 19 via Ghostly International offshoot Spectral Sound, but ahead of its release we debuted the sparkling synths of "Empire" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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The Swing Ting crew have built a reputation for bridging bashment, grime, Jersey club and Afro styles in their high-octane mixes and releases, and the next release on the Manchester-based label is a celebration of their global reach. After a string of singles and remixes for the label, Famous Eno’s first EP on Swing Ting sees the Irish producer linking up with Jamaican vocalist Bay-C, Ghana’s rising star Bryte, grime talent Killa P – and, on the lead track, Jersey club queen UNiiQU3. ‘Make It Clap’ is a raw and dirty drum workout built for peaktime dance-offs, with UNiiQU3’s charismatic vocal pushing the energy into the red as she orders us to “make it clap”. We’re not going to argue. It’s the lead single from Music For Clubs, a six-track EP also featuring Trigganom, Gafacci, and Fractal Fantasy duo Sinjin Hawke and Zora Jones, and it’s out on October 19th.
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dBridge has been a steady presence in the drum & bass world for more than two decades, but this veteran UK producer continues to push the genre into bold new sonic territory, both through his own music and with his long-running label, Exit Records. On October 20, he'll be releasing 'A Love I Can't Explain,' his first new solo album in 10 years and an effort that finds him continuing to experiment with fast tempos and moody melodies. Ahead of the LP's arrival, we debuted the tumbling rhythms of "Your Bit Crushed Heart" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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South London’s Mr. Mitch returns to his own Gobstopper label this month with a melancholy counterpoint to last year's "Devout". Where that album celebrated family and fatherhood, "Primary Progressive" finds the producer thinking about his own dad, who has been coping with a form of multiple sclerosis that gives the EP its name. "Phantom Dance" is the record's central pulse, an ice-cold dembow shuffle built in Mitch's characteristically sparse style, its mournful melody shot through with laser-like kicks and synthbursts. The EP is out in full on 26th October.
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Montreal-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Ouri will release her new EP “We Share our Blood” this Friday on Ghostly. Today Peak Time premieres its final single “Down."
Little is known about Forest Drive West, but the London producer has released a slew of inventive, percussion-driven records over the past few years. On October 12, he'll drop his highly anticipated debut album 'Apparitions' on Bristol's mighty Livity Sound label, and ahead of its arrival we debuted energetic lead track "Cut and Run" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Adrián de Alfonso, AKA Don the Tiger, pens songs that shift viewpoints and flip expectations through sly utterances. His description of “La Línea toda” reads as follows, “On whaling and doomed relationships. At La Línea de la Concepción, whales can often be spotted from the strand.” This mysterious duality casts shade on exactly where the doom is lurking but when the murky melody emerges it’s clear there’s something curious in the atmosphere. Don the Tiger’s new album Matanzas, brims with dramatic undertones that crawl on whispered tones and sinuous, sonic textures. Alfonso’s co-producer Lucrecia Dalt helped weave the mesmerizing net, a snare ensuring we’ll all end up spellbound in the tiger’s belly. “La Línea toda” premiered on Open End, Frosty’s weekly Red Bull Radio whirl through otherworldly, international sound. Matanzas is out October 19th on Crammed Discs. Pre-order here: https://donthetiger.bandcamp.com/album/matanzas
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New Jersey veteran Mike Simonetti has had his hands in a lot of projects over the years, but 'Solipsism' finds the 2MR co-founder and Pale Blue member looking back at music he made between 2006 and 2013 when he was running the Italians Do It Better label. Full of woozy melodies and synthy chuggers, the album is due to arrive on September 28, but ahead of that we debuted the LP's energetic title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Just in time for the arrival of fall in the northern hemisphere, Czech RBMA alum Never Sol is releasing a new album of melancholic, dark synth-pop songs. “Zoe” is the first single from this album, entitled ‘CHAMALEO,’ and it captures the mystical quality of Never Sol’s work perfectly. The stripped-down composition consists – like the rest of her album – only of vocals, found sounds and carefully layered synthesizer concoctions. Slow, gentle and evocative, it’s just the kind of song to stay inside with when it gets cold out.
Music: Never Sol Mixing & Mastering: Matouš Godík Artwork: Michalea Karásková
On this remix of “Submissa Do 7º Dia,” Brazilian RBMA alum DESAMPA takes on a track by Linn Da Quebrada, one of the most transgressive artists working in the field of contemporary club music in Brazil. DESAMPA adds his vocals and production to the amorphous track, creating a captivating blend of styles between baile funk, ballroom and electronic pop, keeping listeners on their toes.
Production: DESAMPA Mixing and Additional Production: Gianluca Girard Mastering: DJ Wheez-ie
Mimicof "Love Control" ft. hprizm is a cut from '»sichten« vol.1' a compilation from Raster Noton out on September 21st. The Raster label invites friends and colleagues to present music that tends to be out of the focus of current media channels. For the first edition, they’ve invited musician, composer and video artist Frank Bretschneider, whose picked six artists working in multi-textured minimal sounds. MimiCof is the solo project of Midori Hiran in which she explores the realm of experimental music and detailed rhythmic patterns, combined with an idea of drawing melodic shapes and harmonies. The track premiered on today's episode of Peak Time, live from Funkhaus Berlin, for RBMA20. www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time @raster_artistic_platform
Ancient Methods has been lurking in the shadows for more than a decade, regularly dropping potent blasts of industrial- and noise-infused techno. During the project's early years, those records surfaced via his own eponymous label, until he shuttered the imprint following 2013's 'Seventh Seal.' Now, five years later, the mysterious German producer has re-opened the label with 'The Jericho Records,' an album that's being billed as a prequel to those first releases. The LP is set for release on September 21, but today we premiered the tribal rhythms of "The City Awakes" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Spectral Sound has been a bit quiet as of late, but the imprint will soon return with a star-studded compilation called 'Spectral 139.' Scheduled for release on September 21 and populated with tracks by Matrixxman, Russell E.L. Butler, D'Marc Cantu, Minimal Violence and others, this promising collection proves that the dance music offshoot of Ghostly International is still alive and kicking. Ahead of the record's arrival, we debuted the tweaky rhythms of "Versione Antica" from prolific NYC producer Gunnar Haslam on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Hi Tek Sounds is the new label from East Man, the East London producer and dance music historian also known as Basic Rhythm and Imaginary Forces. Following the release of his album Red, White & Zero on Planet Mu earlier this year, East Man returns with Stop Flapping Your Gums, Vol 1, a four-track EP which pushes his “hi tek” fusion of drum & bass, techno, dancehall and grime into austere new zones. ‘Twilight’ is the first track on the EP, a vicious grime deconstruction that’s been a bedrock of East Man’s recent sets.
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Italian RBMA alum Lamusa II is back with a new release on Gravity Graffiti. Spanning 8 tracks, ‘Vago Libero’ is a sprawling exploration of out-there electronics, combining heady rhythms and intricate textures for a listening experience that is truly fun, above all. “Per Noi” is the third track on the album and we are happy to be premiering it here in full.
Lamusa II’s ‘Vago Libero’ album is out September 17. Get a copy here: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/lamusa-ii-vago-libero/698439-01/
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ADULT. has been making a unique brand of punky, occasionally scuzzy electro since the late '90s, but this Detroit pair shows no signs of slowing down. 'This Behavior'(the duo's 7th album) is due to arrive on September 7 via Dais Records, and ahead of its release we debuted the tweaky rhythms and snarling melodies of "Everything & Nothing" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Ever since graduating from the Red Bull Music Academy 2014 in Tokyo, Turkish sound artist Ipek Gorgun has been refining her craft consistently. Following her first solo LP, ‘Aphelion’ and her collaborative album with Ceramic TL (Egyptrixx), ‘Perfect Lung,’ ‘Ecce Homo’ marks the next step in her impressive development. The album arrives via Touch, the UK electronic and experimental powerhouse known for releases by Ryoji Ikeda, Biosphere, Phil Niblock and Hildur Guðnadóttir, to name but a few. Currently enrolled in a doctoral program of Sonic Arts in Istanbul, Gorgun and her head-spinning compositions slot right in with the label’s trailblazing talent and “Tserin Dopchut” proves the point: Washes of sound envelop the listener from all angles, conjuring an evocative universe of pleasure and pain.
Ipek Gorgun’s ‘Ecce Homo’ LP is out September 7 via Touch and can be purchased here: https://touch333.bandcamp.com/album/ecce-homo
@ipekgorgun http://ipekgorgun.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Greyhound Days is a new label started by Slovenian RBMA alum Christian Kroupa and Kroupa’s new EP as Alleged Witches marks its inaugural release. With releases on R&S and Farbwechsel, Kroupa has established himself as a key representative of house and techno coming out of Slovenia. “Us, We Are a Burning Fire” is taken from the ‘One Skilled In the Black Arts’ EP and we’re especially pleased to be premiering the Passarani remix of the track, which sees the perennial RBMA studio team member and his own funky note to the ecstatic slow-burner.
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This is a heated vision of tropical intoxication from Bay Area combo Gilberto Rodriguez y Los Intocables. It’s Chicano Soul power on a sidewalk glide through time and space. Ojalá is a slippery rola, cat-calling to the cosmos in stretched out summertime chants. The saunter is propelled in slithering twists and sways by fluid percussion, trumpets, guitar, keys and bass. These are sweaty spells laced with fruit juice and sticky intentions. Frosty premiered Ojalá on Open End, his weekly Red Bull Radio zoom around the globe. Gilberto Rodriguez y Los Intocables’ album, Sabor Maracuyá Desnuda, emerges August 31st on Empty Cellar Records. Pre-order here: https://gilbertorodriguez.bandcamp.com/album/sabor-maracuy-desnuda
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Legowelt is nothing if not imaginative. 'Omnibus Babylon,' the latest EP from the veteran Dutch producer and synth maestro is said to be inspired by space odysseys and ancient mysticism. Although the full record won't arrive until late August via Clone West Coast Series, we were given the chance to debut the floaty melodics of "Golem Memory Bank" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Although the first Marquis Hawkes records were often raw, hard-charging affairs, the British-born, Berlin-based veteran has settled into a sunnier groove over the years. "Instrument of Thought" is taken from his upcoming album for Houndstooth, 'The Marquis of Hawkes,' which is slated to drop on August 24. Ahead of that, the upbeat and soulfully swaying tune debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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On September 14th LA duo Sextile will release their EP titled '3,' the follow up to 2017’s 'Albeit Living' & early 2018’s “Current Affair” single. A press release states: '3' places the band's sound somewhere between DAF and Gang of Four, but it's that tinge of futurism and the observations of the current political climate that steer them right to the present. The EP announcement news and lead single, "Paradox," premiered on August 7th on Peak Time, Red Bull Radio's daily new music show.
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British-born nomad Matt Karmil never stays in one place too long, and that restless nature also defines much of his genre-hopping output. Fresh off the release of his largely ambient 'Will' album on Smalltown Supersound, Karmil has cued up a new, dancefloor-ready 'Sourced' EP for Aus Music. Ahead of its release on August 17, we debuted the emotive chords and shuffling groove of the record's title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Ostinato Records continues its exploration of overlooked musical zones with a new album focused on Sudan. Two Niles to Sing a Melody: The Violins & Synths of Sudan reveals vibrant, poetic music from Khartoum’s golden age alongside material put to tape by artists forced into exile following 1989’s hardline coup. One of these latter songs is by Samira Dunia, who like many Sudanese musicians, found herself recording in Egypt and achieving success within the region. Her 1997 track “Galbi La Tahwa Tani (My Heart, Don’t Fall in Love Again) is steady bouncer with a rubbery bassline, cracking hand drums, expressive violin sweeps and Dunia’s melismatic vocals cutting through the groove to paint the sky. This is a tune born for looped listening. The compilation is out September 14th but Frosty premiered this early taste on Open End, his weekly Red Bull Radio show focused on wide world cruising.
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The 'gram don't love you the way I love you. That's the message VSDN wants to send with "Selfies" – a catchy, dynamic new funk-pop tune from the group around RBMA alum Corey K. Between jangly guitars, bold brass, soaring synths and light-hearted lyrics, the track is testament to the power of collaboration - which we're celebrating all week on RBMA.
For more on Collaboration Week, head here: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/collaboration
To watch the video for "Selfies," go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d4ffmzNSBA
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Whether she's working as RAMZi or under another moniker, Phoebé Guillemot is one of those producers whose music is difficult to pin down. The French-Canadian artist often occupies a dreamlike zone where vaguely tropical rhythms waft in and out of a melody-laced haze, particularly in her 'Phobiza' series of releases. Next month, that trilogy is set to come to a close with 'Amor Fati,' which will arrive via Guillemot's own FATi Records. Ahead of that, we debuted the skipping sounds of LP closer "Warhasu" (a collaboration with Mood Hut affiliate Hashman Deejay) on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Since it’s Collaboration Week on RBMA, we’re thrilled to host the premiere of a new musical partnership between two Academy alumni. Dutch keyboardist and pianist Niels Broos and UK electronic music producer Hyroglifics first met at RBMA Montréal in 2016 and are now coming together as Rippps for an EP on Alpha Pup Records. The record’s title track, “Hue,” is emblematic for its kaleidoscopic, rubbery bounce, blending slick synth work with deft electronics. You can hear the influence that working with RBMA studio team member Thundercat had on the duo. As Broos recalls: “He is one of my musical heroes. I remember him walking around the studios and sometimes he would come in and start vibing with us. I found this super inspiring. It also gave me some healthy nerves that made me push my musical ideas a lot. Jamming with him also gave me a lot of new musical ideas, and since he’s such a genuinely funny dude, it made us remember to also put humor in our music – something that I feel you can hear in the EP. Some of the songs are so over the top in their quirkiness, it’s almost funny at some points.”
Rippps’s ‘Hue’ EP is out August 3 via Alpha Pup Records and you can get it here: https://rippps.bandcamp.com/album/hue-ep
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This is music from the deepest zones. Anthology Recordings will soon reissue a trilogy of albums from Catherine RIBIERO + Alpes. The records from 1970-1972 — N°2, Ame Debout, and Paix, are profound psychedelic utterances from one of the most intense voices laid to tape. The French-Portugese Ribiero is a tornado wrapped in tidal waves who uneleashes power in whispered words and snarling twists. “Sœur de Race,” released in 1969, precedes the albums Anthology Recordings is reissuing. The song title translates to “soul sister” so it’s fitting to be sung by the distinct contemporary voice of Circuit des Yeux. Her cover featuring Moon Brothers is a rip-current disguised in gentle ripples. Catherine Ribeiro recognized a profound sister at work. Upon hearing Circuit Des Yeux’s interpretation she remarked, “I was astonished! Her blooming talent is at the tip of her vocal cords.” You can preorder the Catherine RIBIERO + Alpes trilogy here: http://smarturl.it/CatherineRibeiro. This song was premiered on Open End, Frosty’s weekly otherworldly sound survey on Red Bull Radio.
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"Lisp" is a startling deconstructed electronic fantasia by Cologne-based Swan Meat. She started the track whilst participating in the RBMA Bass Camp at Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. The track premiered on July 23 on Peak Time, Red Bull Radio's daily new music show, alongside a live interview with Swan Meat. @swanmeat
Listen in here: https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time/episodes/july-23-2018
Over the past year or so, Paul Woolford has kept himself extremely busy with his jungle- and UK hardcore-inspired Special Request project, somehow finding the time to drop an album and a 'Fabriclive' mix along with numerous EPs. On July 27, another EP called 'Through the Looking Glass' is set to arrive via the ever-reliable Houndstooth label. And while the bulk of the record is devoted to reworks of his material by the likes of techno superstar Nina Kraviz and rising talent Anastasia Kristensen, there's also one new track to be found: "Looking Glass." Ahead of the EP's official release, we debuted that booming drum & bass workout on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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After years of dropping techno heat via top-notch outposts like Ghostly International and Dekmantel, the always prolific Matrixxman has now decided to launch a label of his own, The Grid. On July 27, the American-born, Berlin-based producer will kick off the new imprint with a double 12" of his latest dancefloor creations. Ahead of that, we debuted the swirling synth pulse of "Password" on First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Taipei A/V artist Meuko! Meuko! Is the new project of Pon from Taiwanese indie pop The Shine & Shine & Shine & Shine. She uses modified toys, sampilng from old cassette tapes and animal sounds, collaborates with Foodman from Japan.
Today on Peak Time we premiered the title track from Meuko! Meuko!'s forthcoming album 'Ghost Island' out July 6th on Aïsha Devi's Danse Noire label.
@meukomeuko @danse-noire-records
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Tresor is one of electronic music's most storied imprints, and with the label set to issue the 303rd release in its catalog, Donato Dozzy has been enlisted to put together something special. On July 13, the veteran Italian techno producer will present 'Filo Loves the Acid,' an album celebrating the tweaky sounds of the Roland TB-303. Ahead of the LP's release on July 13, we debuted the pulsing "Vetta" on First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Deborah Gray and Roy Nicolson formed ARVO in the early 80’s, high on the fumes of European synth-pop. After releasing their sole album, 1984’s Luna, the group evaporated. Like an island vanished from the map, ARVO has since only resurfaced in the realm of misty lore. Now, New Zealand label Strangelove Music are reviving two choice cuts from Luna along with remixes by Australia’s Hysteric and France’s Shelter. We bring you the original version of “Bikini,” premiered this week by Frosty on Open End, his Red Bull Radio voyage around the world. “Bikini” is a samba-hipped twister fit to frolick on the sand with Lizzy Mercier Descloux or Antena. Enjoy this sunsplashed slow-mo synth stunner.
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Following up on Heathered Pearls' 'Detroit, MI 1997-2001' EP from last year, the Ghostly label has commissioned an all-star collection of remixes that includes contributions from the likes of Matrixxman, Justin Cudmore, Sophia Saze and 400ppm. The remix EP is set to arrive on July 13 and also includes this floaty, subtly political rework of "Under the Bridge" by melody-loving UK producer Fort Romeau. The track debuted on First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Parrish Smith only has a handful of releases to his name, but the shadowy Dutch producer has quickly made an impression after dropping an EP on L.I.E.S. and contributing a track to Lena Willikens' recent 'Selectors' compilation for Dekmantel. On June 25, he'll be popping up on Dekmantel again with an EP of his own for the label's UFO Series, the provocatively titled 'Sex, Suicide & Speed Metal.' Ahead of its arrival, we debuted the dark, snarling rhythms of "Fall Into Sin" on First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Emanative are a stellar UK ensemble guided by spirited drummer Nick Woodmansey. Their newest album, Earth, radiates out June 22nd on Jazzman Records. Red Bull Radio host Frosty provided an early glimmer by premiering Sandhyavandanam on his Open End radio show. This piece, pulsing with the vibrations of ancient Hindu rituals, is an expression of centered energy that disperses in an infinite glow. Emanative are intent on bringing light to Earth and we can glide along.
@jazzmanrecords @emanative @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
After dropping well-received EPs on labels like Clone, Technicolour, Let’s Play House, Club Lonely, Spring Theory, Magicwire and his own SOBO imprint in recent years, anticipation has been running high for a new Project Pablo full-length. However, few fans of the Montreal-based producer likely expected 'Come to Canada You Will Like It,' a chill and somewhat introspective LP that's set for release on June 22 via Verdicchio Music Publishing, another new label headed up by Project Pablo himself. Ahead of the release, we debuted the enticingly breezy grooves of "Nanana" on First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@projectpablo http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Germany;'s Prequel Tapes returns to the core of his unique sound with two new works of modern industrial electronic composition on the inaugural Gaffa Tape Records release. His new EP, out June 8th, is his most intense yet. Today on Peak Time we premiered "Core (Black)," a heavy building industrial techno drone track, is rich with melodic soundscapes that lay the foundation for a thunderous rhythmic center.
Tune in to Peak Time, Red Bull Radio's daily new music show, daily Monday through Friday, 12P - 2P NYC time at RedBullRadio.com or via the Red Bull Radio app.
@prequeltapes
“A Festa É Nossa” by Grupo Controle Digital is a Brazilian treasure that you probably never knew you were missing. It’s a bouyant, slippery groove that wiggles into the body with great delight. The tune sits alongside an offering of movement-sparking cuts on the compilation Onda De Amor: Synthesized Brazilian Hits That Never Were (1984-94). These long overlooked tracks have been revived thanks to DJ Millos Kaiser of Selvagem who reheats a solid selection of surefire dancefloor flares. Onda De Amor comes out July 6 on Soundway Records but we proudly offer you this early taste that Frosty premiered on Open End, his weekly globe-circling Red Bull Radio program.
@soundway-records @milloskaiser @selvagem @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Waak Waak Djungi’s story songs are evocative dream transmissions animated by deep folklore and natural magic. The contemporary Aborginal ensemble from Northeast Arnhem Land was comprised of three Yolngu songmen Bobby Bunnungurr, Jimmy Djamunba and P. Milaynga recording alongside soundscape artist Peter Mumme. When originally released in 1997 the music didn’t travel far but now, with great care and respect, Sydney’s Efficient Space label are reissuing these artful, indigenous recordings. Waak Waak ga Min Min will be out June 8th but you can enjoy this astonishing preview which premiered on Open End, Frosty’s weekly Red Bull Radio program.
@efficientspace @noise-in-my-head @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Kicking off a new single series, RBMA 2015 alum HomeSick collaborates with fellow Canadian artist Woulg on the cataclysmic “What Did You Think Would Happen?” Since it’s Rhythm Week on RBMA from June 4 to June 8, HomeSick offered us some insights into the track’s idiosyncratic rhythmic makeup:
"While the track was made to fit the speed and feel of a Jungle/DnB mix, the percussive elements come from a totally different place, keeping up this chant-y pattern pretty consistently through the track. The heavily low-ended synth that is flying over the main part of the track follows a three-count syncopation that is, for me, immensely more satisfying to hear landing on and off of the four-count of the clap pattern underneath."
Download the track here: https://fanlink.to/WDYTWH
@foreverhomesick @woulgmusic http://redbullmusicacademy.com
This is a true revelation from Ostinato Records who bring us a rare taste of Sudanese Shaigiya culture. This mesmerizing music is anchored by the dynamic five string tambour of Abu Obaida Hassan, a man presumed to be dead until the deep digging label discovered him quite alive and ready to share his sounds once again. The archival recordings feature entertwined call and response vocals, Nubian rhythms and virtuosic tambour. This piece, which premiered on Frosty’s weekly Open End radio program, shines moonlight on the beautiful album release, Abu Obaida Hassan & His Tambour - The Shaigiya Sound of Sudan.
@ostinatorecords @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Since his first record dropped in 2010, UK producer Blawan has been gradually rewriting the techno rulebook while making hardware mayhem as one half of Karenn and dropping solo releases on labels like Hessle Audio, Clone, R&S and his own Ternesc imprint. However, despite all that activity, he's somehow never released a full-length album – until now. The highly anticipated 'Wet Will Always Dry' LP is slated to arrive on June 18, but ahead of that we debuted the ominous sounds of "Stell" on First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@ternesc http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Physical Therapy and Ambivalent are a couple of American producers who've both spent plenty of time in NYC and Berlin, but what really brought them together was a shared love of fast, bongo-driven '90s techno. That love eventually blossomed into PTA, a collaborative project that's set to debut with the 'PTA1' EP on Anthony Parasole's The Corner label. Before the record arrives on June 12, we debuted the hard-charging "03" on First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@physical-therapy @ambivalent @the-corner_brooklyn http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Analog Africa return with another batch of wildly original Vodoun-inspired funky bliss from Benin. The West African country was busting out domestic pressings of heavy dancefloor shakers through the 60s and 70s and African Scream Contest 2 collects some of the most explosive of this wave. Label head Samy Ben Redjeb went straight to the source for these cuts, tracking down artists with the help of a former KGB agent who also happened to be in one of the hottest Afrobeat bands of the time. Luckily this sleuthing was focused on a positive goal, helping to revive this bubbly bouncer from Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou and thirteen other stellar songs. Frosty premiered ‘Moulon Devia’ on Open End, his world-whirling weekly Red Bull Radio program. Tune-in every Monday for more!
@analog-africa @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Long familiar with the tropes and pitfalls of esoteric undergrounds, in both the pre-and post-internet eras, The Black Dog have ventured deep into contemporary conspiratorial cultures with a trenchantly critical eye. Next week they'll release two new albums, 'Post-Truth' and 'Black Daisy Wheel.' Today on Peak TIme we premiered a brand new track from 'Post-Truth.' Tune in to Peak Time, Red Bull Radio's daily new music show, daily Monday through Friday, 12P - 2P NYC time at RedBullRadio.com or via the Red Bull Radio app.
Pre-Order albums: https://www.duststore.com/
@the-black-dog
Durham-based HANZ approaches music production as if creating a complete image out of divergent puzzle pieces, as he culls together various sonic elements from hip-hop, punk and experimental music to create his unique sound that heaves with tension. Today on Peak TIme we premiered a brand new track from the genre-hopping producer. Tune in to Peak Time, Red Bull Radio's daily new music show, daily Monday through Friday, 12P - 2P NYC time at RedBullRadio.com or via the Red Bull Radio app.
@madbearhanz www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time www.redbullradio.com
After years of refining her sound, Mor Elian seems to have landed on a particularly sweet spot between techno and electro. Her latest dispatch, 'Persona Non Grata' is the latest dispatch from the Israeli-born, Berlin-based producer, and it's slated to arrive on May 25 via UK label Hypercolour. Ahead of the EP's release, we debuted its ominously booming title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@morelian @hypercolourrecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Polish RBMA alum Naphta takes Thom Yorke to the beach on this new track from his forthcoming second album, ‘Naphta and the Shamans’ – at least that’s what it sounded like to his friend, who named the track. Equal parts heady and dreamy, “Thom’s Beach” is exemplary of the Polish sampling expert’s move into more of a live instrumentation based approach.
‘Naphta and the Shamans’ is out May 25 via Astigmatic Records. Get it here: https://naphtaandtheshamans.bandcamp.com
@spacenaphta @astigmaticrecords http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Ghostly International has released a diverse array of music over the years, but it's hard to think of an artist on the label's roster who's as arrestingly unique as Mary Lattimore. The skilled harpist (yes, harpist) has put together another album of finely plucked melodies and swirling atmospheres called 'Hundreds of Days,' which is due to surface on May 18. Ahead of its arrival, we debuted the dreamy sounds of "Never Saw Him Again" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@maryphilly @ghostly http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
LA-based producer and 2016 Academy alum Swisha is one of the most innovative purveyors of footwork we know of. As he releases his new ‘Digital Space’ EP, we’re excited to premiere a track called “Big Pictures, No Numbers” from it. The track is testament to Swisha’s innovative approach, as it injects a healthy dose of warehouse techno vibes into his signature 140bpm range.
Swisha’s ‘Digital Space’ EP is out now: https://djswisha.bandcamp.com/album/digital-space-ep
@dj-swisha http://redbullmusicacademy.com
For more than two decades, Surgeon has been a pillar of the UK techno scene, exploring industrial-leaning and noise-inflected sounds long before it was fashionable. On May 25, the Birmingham producer will be releasing 'Luminosity Device,' a new album inspired by the infamous Tibetan Book of the Dead. Ahead of its arrival, we premiered the barreling rhythms of "The Etheric Body" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@dynamictension http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Over the past several years, French-born, Berlin-based producer rRoxymore has quietly built a name for herself, issuing leftfield house records on labels like Human Level, Noise Manifesto and Don't Be Afraid while collaborating with the likes of Paula Temple and Planningtorock. On May 4, she's returning to Don't Be Afraid with the 'Thoughts of an Introvert Pt. 2' EP, and ahead of its arrival we debuted the hypnotic "This Is Not What You Think" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@rroxymore @dontbeafraid http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
On May 11th Seattle-based producer Lucas will release his second solo EP, 'Fall in Love,' on Hush Hush Records. Lucas' affinity for slow-motion hip-hop beats, massive 808s kicks, crisp snares, and futuristic textures on this 4-track EP. Today Peak Time premiered the latest single, "Beacon." Tune in to Peak Time, Red Bull Radio's daily new music show, daily Monday through Friday, 12P - 2P NYC time at RedBullRadio.com or via the Red Bull Radio app.
@hush-hush-records @lucastrax
Pre-Order: https://hushhushrecords.bandcamp.com/album/fall-in-love http://smarturl.it/LucasFallinLoveApple
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The Hacker & Jensen Interceptor join forces for an EP titled 'Trigger Zone'. Fully jacked with wild percussive programming & dark robotic funk bass lines, this 3-track EP is designed to make you move; Trigger Zone EP is out May 4th on International Chrome. Peak Time premiered the title track earlier today. Tune in to Peak Time, Red Bull Radio's daily new music show, daily Monday through Friday, 12P - 2P NYC time at RedBullRadio.com or via the Red Bull Radio app. @internationalchrome @the-hacker @jensen-interceptor
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The border-crossing rhythms of Mexicali-based producer Siete Catorce are about to culminate in a head-spinning EP for Athens label Hypermedium. The four tracks on 'Agnosia' look to the traditional rhythms of Latin America but find expression in the language of experimental club music: seams of noise, frantic glitches and heavy basslines bring chaos and groove in equal measure. Before the EP drops on May 25, we debuted the gravity-defying reverse-shuffle of ’Risa’, the EP’s opening track.
@sietecatorce @hypermedium
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British producer Matt Karmil has spent the past decade bouncing between different European cities, but his nomadic ways certainly haven't hindered his creative spirit. On his latest album 'Will,' which is set for release via Smalltown Supersound on April 27, Karmil explores restrained, fuzz-laden soundscapes that make nods to the dancefloor without bludgeoning anyone over the head. Before the LP's official arrival, we debuted the restrained grooves of "Morals" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@mattkarmil @smalltownsupersound http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Hailing from the bustling crossroads of Agadez, Niger, Etran de L’Aïr is one of the longest running desert blues outfits to electrify the arid landscape. Launched in 1995, they have been one of the region’s most popular hires for marriage celebrations. Forget western stereoypes of schlocky wedding bands. This circuit is the lifeblood of Sahelian musicians and a space where sound directly channels celebratory energy. This responsive nimbleness resounds throughout Etran de L’Aïr’s debut record, No. 1. Coming May 1st on Sahel Sounds, the album was recorded under the wide sky outside Etran de L’Aïr’s Agadez compound and you can hear joyfully ululating neighbors calling back to the supercharged musicians. Frosty premiered “Tamiditine” on Open End, his weekly Red Bull Radio voyage around the globe.
@etrandelair @sahelsounds @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Furtherset is the brainchild of Italian RBMA alum Tommaso Pandolfi. His new digital and cassette tape, ‘To Alter and Affect,’ is being released by the Zurich and Milano based -ous label and provides an intriguing listen from start to finish. “Ask Your Existential Core,” which we are premiering here, gleams with optimism, albeit coated in a slight layer of fuzz, as if viewed through the lens of a smudgy Polaroid camera. The track shows Tommaso’s gift for creating intricate musical textures and enthralling minimalist melodies.
Furtherset’s ‘To Alter and Affect’ EP is out April 27 via -ous.
@furtherset http://ous.ooo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Both Thomas Fehlmann and Terrence Dixon bring a ton of experience to the table, but that didn't stop these two techno giants from getting together and creating a collaborative album for the vaunted Tresor label. The 'We Take It from Here' LP is slated to arrive on April 20, but ahead of its release we debuted the chunky pulse of "Patterns and Senses" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@terrencedixon @tresorberlin http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Formerly known as Noahs Heark, RBMA alum Ziyad Habib steps out with his given name for his latest release. The track “Flood,” which we are premiering here, is taken from his ‘Compost Regrowth’ album and features Elote Villanueva. Its frantic footwork rhythms will take you by surprise, if you’re not ready for them. So do wear a neck brace while listening to this.
Ziyad’s ‘Compost Regrowth” album is out April 17 via Hear Now Records and you can get it here: https://hnrecords.bandcamp.com/album/compost-regrowth
@ziyadziyad http://hnrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
With all of the fantastic music that comes out on Planet Mu, sometimes it's easy to forget that label founder Mike Paradinas AKA µ-Ziq has been responsible for some pretty incredible music of his own over the years. On April 13, he'll be releasing 'Challenge Me Foolish,' a bright and colorful LP that's essentially a lost album of material he originally made in 1998/1999. Ahead of that, we debuted the playful spirit and drum & bass-infused rhythms of "Lexicon" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@mikep @planetmurecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
It's been four years since Efdemin last released a full-length, but the Berlin techno mainstay is set to return on April 13 with Naïf, a hybrid album/mix CD. The record features 29 tracks of previously unreleased music from both Efdemin and a bevy of collaborators (e.g. Marco Shuttle, Gunnar Haslam, Steve Bicknell), and ahead of the LP's arrival we debuted the hypnotic melodies of "Love" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@efdemin @curlerec http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Kemialliset Ystävät is a Finnish collective setting into motion soundscapes with a wildy inventive voice. Their creative force is gently melded by conceptual music guide Jan Anderzén, who sparks a sense of energy balanced with freedom allowing for expansion. Siipi Empii, the newest album from Kemialliset Ystävät, out April 6th on Leaving Records, is at once a rhythmic wonder and a silvery noodle of mysterious essence slithering into the highest heavens. It's reactionary in all the right ways. “Pujottelua” was premiered on Open End, Frosty’s weekly, otherworldly Red Bull Radio show.
@tomutonttu @leavingrecords @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Back in January, UK producer and RBMA alum Throwing Snow announced that he would be dropping a four-part series of dancefloor-oriented releases over the next several months via the Houndstooth label. The cracking rhythms and bleeping synths of "Subtitles" are from the series' second installment (which is dropping soon but hasn't even been announced yet), and the track debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@throwingsnow @houndstoothlbl http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Even though Marc Acardipane started dropping hints about the importance of 2017 back in the early '90s, few people expected the German hardcore pioneer to actually follow through on the idea. But low and behold, last year saw him returning to his much-loved work as The Mover, and now he's put together a new album, 'Undetected Act from the Gloom Chamber,' that builds upon his rave legacy. The LP is slated to drop on March 23 via Boidae and his own Planet Phuture label, but ahead of that we debuted the booming breakbeats of "Shadow Deception" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@marc-acardipane @plnet-phuture @boidae_berlin http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Chris Carter is most known as a co-founder of Throbbing Gristle, but the prolific musician has also released music as part of Chris & Cosey, Carter Tutti, Carter Tutti Void and as a solo artist under his own name. This March he will release 'Chemistry Lessons Volume One,' his first solo album in 17 years. Spanning 25 tracks, the album was inspired in large part by battered old experimental BBC broadcast LPs. Ahead of its March 30th release via Mute Records, Peak Time premiered its final single "Moon Two."
Tune in to Peak Time on March 26th at 12pm EST/9am PST/5pm GMT for an in-depth interview with Carter: bit.ly/2tuYPRh
Pre-order the album: smarturl.it/CCCLV1 @muterecords
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Montreal's Essaie Pas tends to shift its sound on every album, and the forthcoming 'New Path' LP finds the husband-and-wife duo of Marie Davidson and Pierre Guerineau grafting their love of coldwave and post-punk synths onto a techno template. Ahead of the album's arrival on March 16, we debuted the ominous dancefloor swirl of "Substance M" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@essaiepas @dfa-records http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Accra, Ghana’s jakGALT is a perpetual motion machine. The restaurateur, fashion designer, producer and DJ sows seeds in farflung fields with singular style. He has been sprinkling sonic ecstasy on the Internet for some time under his GALTFaculty guise. March 16th sees the release of E B O W, his six-song EP of lively, frayed-edge house and techno on Human Pitch (pre-order: http://smarturl.it/hp010. Enjoy this taste premiered by Frosty on Open End, his new globally-focused Red Bull Radio show.
@galtfaculty @humanpitch @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
After years of turning out spacey excursions into electronic synth-funk for labels like R&S and Clone Royal Oak, Space Dimension Controller has landed on Dekmantel. On March 12, the Belfast producer and RBMA alum will present the epic 'Gaining Time' EP, and ahead of its arrival we debuted the plinky sounds of "(Still) Returning" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@spacedimensioncontroller @dkmntl http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
'Lonely Planet,' the 2017 debut album from Tornado Wallace, found the new age-loving Australian reaching new levels of sophistication, and now his creations have been given the remix treatment. Slated to arrive on March 16 via Gerd Janson's Running Back label, the new EP features reworks from veterans like I:Cube, Move D and Prins Thomas. The latter is a slow-burning exercise in cosmic disco, and it debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@tornadowallace @prinsthomas @runningback http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
High Hoops, the inclusive UK club night, is now developing its label arm with the release of "Tokyo Horoki (Tokyo Wanderings)." The EP features a collection of tracks from Academy alum Pleasure Cruiser's last two years living in Ota-ku, Tokyo, and is divided into two parts. Part one features tracks recorded with Japanese house don Shinichiro Yokota and vocal contributions by Ayako Higa, Chara and Wakana Hrt. The second part includes collaborations with Okayama upstart and fellow RBMA alum Keita Sano.
Pre-order "Tokyo Horoki (Tokyo Wanderings)" here: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/shinichiro-yokota-pleasure-cruiser-smoke-tokyo-horoki/671966-01/
@pleasurecruiser @shinichiro-yokota http://redbullmusicacademy.com
In just two short years, Barcelona vocalist Bad Gyal has risen to prominence in the world of progressive club music thanks to her forward-thinking spin on dancehall and reggaeton, singing in Spanish, Catalan and English. We debuted the final single from her forthcoming mixtape 'Worldwide Angel' on Red Bull Radio's Peak Time, our daily look at the hottest new music, the best artist interviews and breaking news. http://redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time http://redbullmusicacademy.com
CANDELA by @badgyalsc prod. @dubbeldutch Mixed by El Guincho @pablodiazreixa Mastered by Vlado Meller © 2018 Pure Records & @canadaeditorial
The cover of Olde Gods’ new EP for Atomnation depicts the ruins of an abandoned ’90s club by the Mediterranean coast. The image reflects the Barcelona-based duo’s pursuit of harkening back to Spain’s golden era of club music, which can also be heard in the technicolor pulse of “Gitanes,” the EP’s title track.
Olde Gods’ ‘Gitanes’ EP is out March 9th via Atomnation. Pre-order it here: https://atomnation.bandcamp.com/album/gitanes
Photo: Denisse Garcia Artwork: Catherina Bianchini
@oldegods @atomnation http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Bézier has been serving up Italo-flavored synth magic for many years as part of the Honey Soundsystem crew, but on March 12 the San Francisco producer will be dropping his debut full-length, 'Parler Musique,' via the Dark Entries label. Ahead of the album's official release, we debuted its sumptuously melodic title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@bezier @darkentriesrecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Inspired by the flora and fauna of our planet, Sign Libra’s productions invoke lush, magical dreamscapes. In 2016 the Latvian RBMA alumna released her ‘Closer to the Equator’ EP digitally via Sounds of the Dawn and now the excellent French label Antinote is blessing us with a physical version of the record. We’re excited to host the second track from the EP, entitled “Mantodea vs. Furcifer Pardalis,” a beautiful concoction that Sign Libra also played for us in the participant introduction round at the 2016 Academy in Montréal. Since she provided us with an evocative description of her own track, we can’t help but to share that with you as well in full:
“Living in trees and bushes, animals must hide themselves well from predators and be skillful hunters. One of such masters of ambush and mimicry is the praying mantis. Well camouflaged and lighting up quickly, this insect is a highly efficient predator, but it has a worthy enemy – the panther chameleon. Its camouflage is exceptional because it can change skin colour to match its surroundings. During the hunt the chameleon’s eyes move independently to spot prey. It creeps towards its victim until it unleashes a super weapon – its tongue, which shoots out at a speed of 15 meters per second and not only hits but grasps its target…”
Sign Libra’s ‘Closer to the Equator’ EP is out on vinyl February 19th via Antinote.
Watch the video for “Mantodea vs. Furcifer Pardalis” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPougGl8c2c
@signlibrachannel @antinote-records http://redbullmusicacademy.com
When it comes crafting to bass-heavy electronic sounds, few artists can match the resume of Bristol mainstay and Tectonic founder Pinch. On February 16, the veteran UK producer will be making an appearance on Loefah's Swamp 81 imprint, dropping a speaker-rattling new EP called 'Ahh Fff Sss.' Ahead of its release, we debuted the menacing "Walking with Shadows" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@dj-pinch @swamp81 http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel/The Postal Service) composed this original theme song for Frosty’s new Red Bull Radio show premiering today! Each week on Open End, dublab.com founder Frosty guides you around the globe to experience exhilarating international sounds. Tune in every Monday for mixes, interviews and exclusive tracks celebrating revolutionary music from our ever-expanding atlas of sound.
@Dntel @freeform-frosty http://redbullradio.com/shows/open-end-frosty http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Heathen Rites is a new project by RBMA alumnus Ross Tones AKA Throwing Snow, which debuts on UK label Injazero Records’ ‘INJACOMP001’ compilation. As the title suggests, “Pax Romana” provides a moment of relative calm in turbulent times, though an element of danger still lingers in the track’s monumental, droning wall of sound. Based on a number of hardware improvisations, Heathen Rites is a very personal project for Ross, as he says. “It’s darker in texture and more contemplative but it can also be quite brutal.”
‘INJACOMP001’ is out February 9th via Injazero Records. All label profits go to the mental health charity Mind. Get the compilation here: http://shop.injazerorecords.com/album/injacomp001
@throwingsnow @injazerorecords http://injazerorecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
It seems odd to call The Empire Line a Swedish techno supergroup, but what else can you call a collaboration between Varg, Posh Isolation co-founder Christian Stadgaard and Isak Hansenon? After debuting last year with an EP for Avian, the trio is now set to release its debut full-length on February 19. Before 'Rave' arrives on the Northern Electronics label, we debuted "Music for Catwalks" – a track that combines textured techno with punk catharsis – on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@northernelectronics http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
This new track from ZUFU, a project from Dengue Dengue Dengue's Felipe Salmon (RBMA Barcelona, 2008), appears on Ritmo Diablo, a new compilation featuring 12 deconstructions of traditional Afro-Peruvian rhythms such as landó, festejo and golpetierra by the likes of Chakruna, Don Machete, Kollantes and more. Ritmo Diablo is curated by DJ/producer Deltatron (RBMA Tokyo, 2013) from Lima, Peru's tropical bass label Terror Negro. Ahead of its January 25 release, we debuted "Solo" on Red Bull Radio's Peak Time, our daily dose of everything important in today's music. @terrornegroperu @deltatron https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time http://redbullmusicacademy.com
"Whistle" is a hypnotic techno number with trancey elements and driving rhythms from Belgium-born, Berlin-based Locked Groove, who has recorded for Hotflush, Permanent Vacation and Kompakt. The track (backed with "Birds of Prey") marks the relaunch of Locked Groove's label of the same name. Ahead of its January 26 release, we debuted "Whistle" on Red Bull Radio's Peak Time, our daily dose of everything important in today's music. https://soundcloud.com/lockedgrooves https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time/episodes/january-25-2018 redbullmusicacademy.com
Robert Hood's career is full of highlights, but even after more than three decades in the game, he continues to reliably turn out compelling, impeccably produced tunes. His 'Paradygm Shift' releases over the past few years have easily been on par with some of Hood's best material, and on February 5, the Detroit techno don will be bringing the series to a close with a third and final EP for Dekmantel. Ahead of the record's arrival, we debuted the hard-charging "Red Machine" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@roberthood @dkmntl http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
One of Italy’s finest purveyors of jazzy and soulful house beats, Academy alumnus Broke One, returns this February with a new EP. ‘This Thing Called Reality’ collects four tasteful takes on Big Bait Records’ random color series with 555 individually colored records. “Don’t Fight the Feeling,” the second groove on the record’s A-side, is built around Herbie Hancock’s musings on what he learned about mistakes from Miles Davis. The tune itself bears strong traces of a jazz signature and will slide nicely into your crates next to the likes of Max Graef and Theo Parrish.
Broke One’s ‘This Thing Called Reality’ EP is out February 5th via Big Bait Records and can be ordered here: https://brokeone.bandcamp.com/album/this-thing-called-reality
@broke-one @big-bait-records http://redbullmusicacademy.com
LA producer and RBMA alum Anenon has been crafting gorgeous, jazz-inflected ambient and electronic sounds since 2010, and he's about to release a new album, Tongue, on February 9 via the Friends of Friends label. Ahead of that, we debuted the experimental sounds of "Pure" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@anenon @fofmusic http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Over the past decade, FaltyDL has worked with a lot of labels: Ninja Tune, Planet Mu, Swamp 81, Rush Hour, Aus, All City, his own Blueberry imprint... and that's just a partial list. On January 26, however, this shapeshifting Brooklyn producer will add another label to the list when he drops the 'Three Rooms' EP via Hypercolour. Ahead of its release, we debuted the booming "Big Room" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@faltydl @hypercolour_glasstable http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
It was back in 2011 that LA producer Groundislava released his self-titled debut album, and though he's thoroughly expanded his sonic palette since then, there's no denying the enduring appeal of his synth-filled, video game-influenced early work. On January 26, however, we can all revisit those sounds when the Friends of Friends label releases 'Groundislava II,' the long lost sequel to his first LP. Ahead of that, we debuted the 8-bit bliss of "A Year Away (Lovely Melodies)" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@groundislava @fofmusic http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
“Not To Disappoint Anyone” is a sprawling, shape-shifting piece of free form techno from Italian producer Alberto Ricca AKA Bienoise. Produced at RBMA 2014 in Tokyo, the track bears signs characteristic of the Academy magic: The Roland TR-909 that Bienoise used here was set up by Carl Craig, and Mathew Jonson contributed a synth part when he joined Alberto in one of the bedroom studios one night. Appearing on Alberto’s upcoming “Sharawadji III” EP, we’re glad that this intricate production is now going to see the light of day.
Bienoise’s “Sharawadji III” EP is out January 8 via Enklav and can be ordered here: https://enklav.bandcamp.com/album/sharawadji-iii
@bienoise http://bienoise.com http://www.enklav.it/028-2/ http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Anthony Child, AKA Surgeon, and Daniel Bean, who ran the Bleep43 parties in London where Child regularly played, team up under the name The Transcendence Orchestra for a series of drone pieces. “Sun Hill," taken from their album, 'Modern Methods For Ancient Rituals,' out December 15th on Editions Mego, is hypnotic, overwhelming and often staggeringly beautiful. The track premiered on Discreet Music, Red Bull Radio's weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental music.
@dynamic-tension @dan-bean @editionsmego https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/discreet-music/ http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/
Since his 2012 debut as Heathered Pearls, Jakub Alexander has constructed art — music, objects, installations, performances — as a way of re-imagining fragments of his past and mapping ideas for his future. Ahead of the December 8th release of his Detroit, MI 1997 – 2001 EP on Ghostly International, we debuted the cavernous opener "Under The Bridge" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
https://www.theghostlystore.com/products/detroit-mi-1997-2001 https://www.soundcloud.com/heathered-pearls
Visionary Detroit producer, Terrence Dixon, is back on 30drop with his Digital Ladder EP, the fifth chapter of the ExoPlanets series. The title track, which sinks us to a hypnotic state conducted by a dreamy and evocative sequence, is premiered on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
http://www.30drop.com/releases/terrence-dixon-digital-ladder-ep/ https://soundcloud.com/terrencedixon
Recorded as a collaboration between the Chile-based German electronic producer Atom™ and Russian singer Lisokot, "Maschinenwalzer" is a brittle and disorienting take on the 3/4 time signature of classic waltz music – but that's not immediately recognizable. As you continue to listen, it might begin to unfold. Even if it doesn't, it stands on its own as an inimitable piece of experimental music. The short album, titled 'Walzerzykius,' is out on Raster Media this month. The track premiered on Discreet Music, Red Bull Radio's weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental music.
@atom_tm @lisokot @raster_artistic_platform https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/discreet-music/ http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/
Ever since Giganta participated in the 2011 Academy edition in Madrid, the Greek producer has been one of our favorite alumni to keep up with. A highlight on her path so far has been the 2014 release of her ‘Force’ EP on Actress’s acclaimed Werk Discs label and now she wows us again with what might be her most accomplished work to date. The ‘Forever’ EP on Black Athena consists of 4 strong tracks that shift between deconstructed, subaquatic dance music, electro, broken-balearic and Chicago bass. We’re glad to present the title track here for the very first time.
Giganta’s ‘Forever’ EP is released live on FM radio in Greece via Black Athena on Sunday, November 26th at 10pm GMT +2. Get your digital copy of the EP now here: http://smarturl.it/74nz9j
@giganta @blackathena https://facebook.com/Giganta.Music https://facebook.com/blackathenarecordings http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Between his work on projects like Godflesh, Jesu, Final and Techno Animal, it's clear that Justin K. Broadrick isn't the sort of artist whose creativity is bound by genre. On November 27, he'll be releasing 'Exit Stance,' the latest EP from his techno-oriented JK Flesh moniker. Ahead of the record's arrival via Regis' Downwards label, we debuted the hard-charging "Bullied by Love" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@jk-flesh @downwards http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
If the names Steve Reich and Booba mean anything to you, you might be surprised to hear them intersecting on one and the same track. “Du Biff” by French RBMA alum Keight and his friend and collaborator JarrJarr combines a vocal loop from the American minimalist composer with a vocal sample from the French street rap king. Consider us thrilled about the result, which is part of a new mixtape by the EDWOO collective called ‘Upper Stage I,’ their first definitive outing as a group.
EDWOO’S ‘Upper Stage I’ mixtape is out November 21st. Check out the full compilation here: https://soundcloud.com/edwooclan/sets/upper-stage-i
@edwooclan @keight000 http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Maledetti is a new duo composed of Italian electronic musicians Riccardo Schirò (head of Gravity Graffiti) and Lamusa II (RBMA 2016 alum). Their debut EP, ‘Ritmi,’ is described by them as “a dialectical trip to the Truth in five rave steps.” “Avere” constitutes one of these steps, though its jittery, amorphous rhythms make it feel more like and excited leap.
Maledetti’s ‘Ritmi’ EP is out November 18 via Gravity Graffiti. Get it here: https://www.rubadub.co.uk/records/catalog/product/view/id/7917/s/maledetti-ritmi
@lamusalamusa @gravitygraffiti http://redbullmusicacademy.com
After years spent plying his trade as Abdulla Rashim, Swedish techno producer Anthony Linell has returned to his birth name as of late. Having already released a pair of albums in 2017, the Northern Electronics co-founder has now lined up the 'Layers of Reality' EP, which is due to arrive on November 27. Ahead of that, we debuted the alternately bleepy and floaty sounds of "The Levels of Existential Space" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@abdulla @northernelectronics http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Red Bull Music Academy and Capcom are excited to share samples from the original Street Fighter II theme song for download as part of the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter II. Those samples are now available for you to make into your own remixes here: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/street-fighter-2-remix-project
You can upload your creation for video game music experts including Ryan Hemsworth and the host of Red Bull Radio's Diggin' In the Carts Nick Dwyer to review. They will select their three favorite remixes, and the artists behind those remixes will each receive a Komplete 11 by Native Instruments.
Enjoy these Diggin’ in the Carts x Street Fighter 2 remixes from Ryan Hemsworth, Knxwledge, Asmara and Wavves for inspiration, and head over to Red Bull Radio to check out the latest season of Diggin’ in the Carts, which explores the influence that Japanese video game music has on contemporary artists today: https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/diggin-carts
A pillar of Bristol's ultra-fertile bass music community, Pinch has been turning out speaker-rattling rhythms since the early days of dubstep. Although his more recent output – along with that of his labels, Tectonic and Cold Recordings – has focused on more hybridized technoid sounds, his new 'Brain Scan' EP finds him revisiting the classic dubstep template. The record is slated to arrive on November 17 via Australian label Aquatic Lab, but we were given the chance to debut the thumping "Street Light" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@dj-pinch @aquatic-lab-records http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Once known simply as a key figure in the Norwegian space disco scene, Prins Thomas has long since transcended that world. These days, he's a veteran DJ whose deep crated and freewheeling spirit are the envy of just about everyone, not to mention a producer who will soon be releasing his fifth album, 'Prins Thomas 5.' Before the LP kicks off his newly minted Prins Thomas Musikk imprint on November 24, we debuted this piano-driven take on first single "Å" by Spanish studio wizard Pional. The song first appeared on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@prinsthomas @pional http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
There’s nothing we love more than when friendships spawned at an edition of the Red Bull Music Academy blossom into enduring creative partnerships. One such example now comes from Canada’s HomeSick and Germany’s Silkersoft, who first met at the 2015 Academy in Paris. Their collaborative ‘Dataism’ EP brings out the best in both producers, fusing melodic subtlety with forceful rhythms as on “CryptoKey,” one of three cuts on the record.
HomeSick x Silkersoft’s ‘Dataism’ EP is out November 6th via Aufect Recordings. Pre-order it here: https://aufectrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/homesick-x-silkersoft-dataism-ep-2017-auf028
@foreverhomesick @silkersoft @aufect-recordings http://aufect.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
ETS started in January 2016 as a club night in London, showcasing the cross-section between UK funky, tribal house, kuduro, dutch house and similar genres. Now, the free compilation entitled 'ETS000 (Even the Strong),' rings in the start of ETS as a label. We're happy to share the contribution by RBMA alumni Lemonick, indebted to hard drums, syncopated rhythms and unbridled dancefloor energy.
'ETS000 (Even the Strong)' is out November 6th as free download via ETS.
@hellolemo @eventhestrong http://facebook.com/Eventhestrong http://redbullmusicacademy.com
As the head of Grounded Theory, Henning Bear has been a member of the Berlin techno elite for quite some time, and his reputation for excellence has only grown since he launched his own Manhigh Recordings label last year. On November 13, the growing imprint will be releasing 'Shatterproof,' Baer's highly anticipated debut album. Ahead of that, we debuted the ominously urgent groove of "Code Buster" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@henningbaerberlin @manhighrecordings http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Alessandro Adriani is best known as the man behind the ascendant Mannequin label, but this Italian-born, Berlin-based artist is also an accomplished producer in his own right. 'Enter the Fire' is his forthcoming blast of industrial- and EBM-infused techno, and it's slated to arrive on November 3 via Lucy's Stroboscopic Artefacts imprint. Ahead of that, we debuted this hard-charging version of "Rituals" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@alessandro-adriani-mannequinrecords @stroboscopicartefacts http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
After spending the bulk of his career as a key member of the 50Weapons clan, Welsh techno producer Benjamin Damage has now found a new home on the vaunted R&S label. Although his new 'Montreal' EP won't arrive until October 27, we debuted the record's melodic, rave-ready title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@benjamindamage @r-srecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Although Special Request began as an outlet for UK veteran Paul Woolford to explore his passion for old-school hardcore and jungle, but the project has gradually taken on a unique character all its own. The massive new Special Request album, 'Belief System,' is set to drop on October 13, but we premiered synth-breakbeat hybrid "Light in the Darkest Hour" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@specialrequest @paulwoolford @houndstoothlbl http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Library music and its makers have always sat in the shadow of the commercial music industry. But music created for use in TV, advertising, radio and film has captured the imagination of obsessive vinyl archivists and obscure record hoarders alike. Flip a library record over and you might find a set of adjectives for each track in the sleeve notes – ‘nebulous, strange,’ ‘tense, violent motion’ – perfect fodder for hip-hop producers and beatmakers. And as hideouts for both session musicians and well-known players working anonymously, library records have always afforded the chance to experiment with ideas.
Now, in the spirit of pioneering library music manufacturers and archives like De Wolfe, KPM and Bruton, Red Bull Music Academy has commissioned a series of library music vinyl releases by alumni of its annual workshop and event series. The first in the series, Red Bull Music Academy Library Series Vol. 1, presents a selection of tracks by producer, performer and award-winning film composer from New Zealand, @graysongilmour.
A participant at the 2011 edition of the Academy in Madrid, Grayson Gilmour’s unique combination of baroque pop, electronics, and new wave sounds reflects a cinematic and beatmaker’s sensibility in equal measure. His latest album, Otherness – which was accompanied by immersive 360° videos and a web platform for listeners to create their own Otherness loops – was released this year on Flying Nun.
Red Bull Music Academy Library Series Vol. 1 also includes a remix by fellow Academy graduate @pauljebanasam, a Bristol-based producer and Subtext label regular best known for his highly conceptual riffs on drone, noise and ambient music, who also creates music for films and trailers.
In addition to being housed in Red Bull Media House’s production music library, a limited number of 12”s will be distributed to select record stores throughout Europe via Glasgow’s Rubadub. The record was mastered at Calyx and manufactured via Handle With Care. Red Bull Music Academy’s own Max Berz designed the sleeve.
An extended Library Music Marathon on Red Bull Radio will air on Sunday, October 8 in support of the release:
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10-12am CET/4-6am EST - Sound Obsession: Library Music 1969-1975
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12-2pm CET/6-8am EST - Sound Obsession: Library Music 1974-1985
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2-3pm CET/8-9am EST - Madlib presents Tomorrow’s New Big Band
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3-5pm CET/9-11am EST - Extrafly: Ultimate Italian Breaks and Beats
Tune in at http://redbullradio.com.
Over the past few years, San Francisco outposts Dark Entries and Honey Soundsystem have been celebrating the legacy of late synth pioneer Patrick Cowley through a series of reissues highlighting the music he created for gay porn soundtracks during the late '70s and early '80s. On October 19, the series will come to a close with the release of 'Afternooners.' Ahead of that, the funk-infused electronic strut of "Furlough" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@darkentriesrecords @honeysoundsystem http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
An alumnus of the 2015 Red Bull Music Academy Paris, Jade Statues has a knack for refined maximalism, stacking all manner of sonic artillery in tracks that are undeniably overwhelming while still letting each element bubble and burst on its own terms. His latest release, the ‘My Blade’ EP, is coming out on the Los Angeles-based collective TAR on October 13th, and debuting here is the stunning “Machine Birth.” Conceptualized as the birth of a powerful being borne of both plant and machine, there’s a suitable balance of the mechanically abrasive and alluringly human, a shock-and-awe sugar rush of splashes, slaps, shrieks and gasps, all capped off by a foreboding bassline and cackle of laughter.
Cover art by Tea Strazicic.
@jadestatues @wearetar https://www.facebook.com/jadestatues/ http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Less than a year after his celebrated entry in Dekmantel's 'Selectors' compilation series, Young Marco has returned to the Amsterdam label with "Palace Green Beans." Taken from the sixth volume of Dekmantel's ongoing 10th anniversary EP series – which is set for release on September 25 – the chiming melodies of this relaxed dancefloor cut debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@youngmarco @dkmntl http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Although he initially emerged from the UK's murky post-dubstep landscape, Blawan has gradually become one of the country's most reliable techno talents. Since 2015, he's been releasing the bulk of his music via his own Ternesc label, and the imprint is now set to issue his 'Nutrition' double EP on October 2. Ahead of that, we debuted the ominously tweaky stomp of lead track "Mayhem" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@ternesc http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Aural dreamers Pharaohs are back with a mini-album, In Oeland, for International Feel based on their exotic visions of a possible world way beyond the horizon. "Coral Heads" is an exuberant theme for lucid coconuts bouncing on vaporous waves. The tune was premiered on Red Bull Radio’s weekly LAndscape program hosted by Frosty.
@international-feel redbullradio.com/shows/landscape redbullmusicacademy.com
Veteran Dutch producer Steffi has been a key member of the Ostgut Ton family over the past decade, but in all that time, she's never released anything quite like her forthcoming album, 'World of the Waking State.' Set to drop on September 22, the LP is a detailed effort that blurs the lines between techno, electro and more experimental sounds. Ahead of the official release, we debuted the percolating rhythms of "All Living Things" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@ostgutton-official http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
It's been three years since John Barera and Will Martin crashed onto the scene with their acclaimed debut album 'Graceless.' Since then, they've relocated to Brooklyn, dropped a few EPs and embarked on a handful other projects, but it was always just a matter of time before they came back with a new LP. 'Proceed to the Root' is scheduled to arrive on September 22 via the 2MR label, but ahead of that we debuted the breakbeat rhythms of "Night Train" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@johnbarera @will_martin @2mrecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Following up on February’s remarkable ‘Transference’ EP, Turkish RBMA alumni Seretan returns with a new record this September, entitled ‘Persona.’ The new EP is inspired by Carl Gustav Jung’s theory of cognitive functions, four tracks dealing with “thinking,” “feeling,” “sensation” and “intuition.” This first track from the record features Peruvian composer and instrumentalist Ale Hop, whom Seretan met at the Red Bull Music Academy 2013 in New York. It’s an uneasy composition, full of anxiety-stained counterpoints and mystical undertones.
Seretan’s ‘Persona’ EP will be released in September 2017.
Cover art by Ahmet Atıl Akar.
@seretanmusic @alehophop2 https://facebook.com/seretanmusic http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Believe it or not, Permanent Vacation is about to celebrate its 10th birthday. To mark the occasion, celebrated German label has assembled an all-star compilation that features new tracks from John Talabot, Mano Le Tough, Pional, Tensnake, New Jackson, Red Axes and many others. Ahead of its release on September 1, we debuted "Hardlake," a new cut from Tuff City Kids AKA Gerd Janson and Lauer. The song's melodic flourishes and chunky bass tones premiered on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@permvac http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Ediciones Danza Negra is a new record label co-founded by RBMA alumni Lunate to showcase electronic music from Colombia. Their first release features four contributions by local artists, including ELO, Cute Heels, Retrograde Youth and Lunate himself. “A Breach to Breathe Through” demonstrates just why you should have these guys on your radar: Without unnecessary flourishes, Lunate crafts a subtly complex, electro-infused beat that expands and retracts in addictive fashion.
Ediciones Danza Negra’s ‘Various 01’ compilation is out now: https://edicionesdanzanegra.bandcamp.com/album/various-01
@lunatemusic @edicionesdanzanegra https://facebook.com/edicionesdanzanegra http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Following a pair of head-turning releases for the Mannequin label, Spanish techno explorer JASSS will soon be releasing her debut album, 'Weightless.' Scheduled to arrive via Swedish outpost Ideal Recordings on September 18, we debuted the LP's ominously slithering title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@jass-29 @ideal-recordings http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Belief Defect is the project of two established musicians – and the music sits firmly within the Raster tradition of dense, emotive electronics that pulse and pound as a means of conveying intensity. The label will release the shadowy duo's first album, 'Decadent Yet Depraved,' this month, accompanied by the world premiere of their live show at Berlin Atonal. Album opener "Unnatural Instinct" is a paranoid and dense blast of rhythmic sound, perfect for these uncertain times. The track premiered on Discreet Music, Red Bull Radio's weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental music.
@raster_artistic_platform https://www.redbullradio.com/shows/discreet-music/ http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/
Bristol bass manipulator Hodge is known for his prolific nature, and he appears to be in the midst of another onslaught of new material. Fresh off his new record for Livity Sound, he's lined up a new EP for Hemlock Recordings, which is slated to arrive on September 1. Ahead of that, we premiered the hard-charging "Swing for the Fences" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@hodgebristol @hemlockrecordings http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Like many Angelenos, COMBAT! locked into Art Laboe’s call-in dedication radio program as his L.A. soundtrack. Nieto was so moved by Laboe’s spirit that he crafted a collection of tunes inspired by the radio legend's heartfelt interaction with listeners. He premiered this mixtape on LAndscape, Frosty's weekly Red Bull Radio showcase of Los Angeles music culture. We offer it to you now to blast on repeat.
@combat @FoFMusic redbullradio.com/shows/landscape redbullmusicacademy.com
One of the key figures in the rise of the LA beat scene, Kutmah has been DJing and making tunes for more than a decade, yet somehow the man has never released a proper album. On August 11, however, that will change when Big Dada issues 'TROBBB!,' an expansive, 31-track effort constructed over the course of a dark winter in Berlin. Ahead of that, we debuted the boogie-inflected "Shut Shit Down!" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@kumah-beats @bigdadasound http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
After a number of high-energy releases on labels such as Fremdtunes and Rub-A-Duck, RBMA alumni Emufucka delights us with an unforeseen change of artistic direction. His “Rosy / Inna” EP on YNS Records is a delicate piece of neo-classical mastery, with both tunes opening up unexpected, organic soundworlds.
Emufucka’s “Rosy / Inna” EP is out August 9th on YNS Records.
@emufucka http://facebook.com/YNS-Records http://redbullmusicacademy.com
After turning heads with 2016's 'January Sun' EP, Russian producer Kedr Livanskiy is set to return to the 2MR label with a full-length album, 'Ariadna.' Slated for release on September 8, the LP finds her conjuring up a new batch of dreamy melodies and pop-leaning dancefloor sounds, including the soaring "Love & Cigarettes." The track debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@kedr_livanskiy @2mrecords http://redbullradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Rising NZ producer and Academy alumni Katherine Anderson AKA k2k has proven time and time again that she knows how to craft extremely effective dancefloor cuts. Her latest offering, “Pacha,” may or may not be indebted in name to a certain Ibiza club, but we can definitely see it working just as well in the air-conditioned big room as in the tiny, sweaty basement.
k2k’s debut EP, ‘Sugar,’ is out July 31st via MARGINS. Get it here: https://marginslabel.bandcamp.com/album/mar-003-k2k-sugar-ep
@k2kokay @marginslabel http://facebook.com/marginslabel http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Hidden Waves, a Melbourne-based electronic label run by RBMA alumni Andy Donnelly AKA Kloke, returns with a fifth addition to their increasingly impressive catalogue. Smax, a fellow graduate of the 2013 Academy in New York, delivers his first full-length with ‘Tome,’ a self-described “psychedelic collage.” The album’s opening track, “Hiero,” evokes sense impressions similar to bright lights piercing through a dense fog – wrapping its listener up in a warm mist of bristling and crackling.
‘Tome’ is out July 27th and is available to pre-order now on cassette or in digital format here: https://hiddenwaves.bandcamp.com/album/tome
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After initially bouncing between labels like Night Slugs, Numbers, 3024, and Hypercolour, UK shapeshifter Mosca has spent the past few years building his own Not So Much imprint. However, it seems as he's ready to once again share his tunes with other outposts, as he's got a new 12" set to drop on July 28 via Bristol's Livity Sound. Ahead of that, the playfully nervous rhythms of b-side "Peyote Stitch" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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‘Descend in Chains’, the new release by Torus, reflects the Dutch RBMA alumni’s “personal fascination for the semantics and semiotics of religion” and its relation to capitalism. The spiritual undertones are apparent on “Earth”, Torus’ collaboration with fellow Academy grad Malibu. A sacral choir greets the listener in the track’s opening seconds, gradually communing with exalted piano chords and Malibu’s own divine incantations.
Torus’ ‘Descend in Chains’ is out as a free release July 17th.
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Although Jeremy Greenspan (better known as one half of Junior Boys) and Taraval are both veteran musicians hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, it was only last winter that these two Canadians managed to get into the studio together. Armed with a fleet of vintage synths, they cooked up a series of jams and have subsequently whittled the results into a five-song EP for their own Geej label. The record drops on July 28, but ahead of that, the warbling melodies and chugging rhythms of "Daff" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Grey Branches, the latest project from Yves De Mey, is harsh, often austere, and brittle. "Rushed Corrosion," a highlight from the upcoming 'Neuroclaps' LP, out July 17th on Inner Surface Music, is a crumbling, monolithic track that still sounds sharp enough to draw blood. The track premiered on Discreet Music, Red Bull Radio's weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental music.
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In certain pockets of the West Coast, boogie never went out of style. The '80s disco-funk sound is certainly a key component of the music made by LA native Benedek, whose latest album 'Bene's World' is set to drop on July 28 via Leaving Records. Ahead of that, we debuted breezy LP opener "On My Way" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Following his contribution (together with OK Lou) to our ‘Various Assets’ compilation of tracks recorded at the Academy in Montréal, Portuguese producer Ghost Wavvves is back with another gleaming production. “Shibuya” takes up some kawaii-inspired stylings while also nodding towards footwork with its breathless rhythms as well as crunk with its stray vocal samples.
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Cardopusher has always been something of a shapeshifter, but in recent years, the Venezuelan-born, Barcelona-based artist has fallen in with the Boysnoize camp as his sound has increasingly incorporated elements of techno, industrial, post-punk and EBM. His latest album, 'New Cult Fear,' is due to arrive on July 14, but ahead of that, we premiered the sludgy stomp of "Mind Eraser" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Detroit electro wizard DJ Stingray has been tapped for the latest installment of Tresor's lauded 'Kern' mix series, and while the session features tracks from AFX, Gesloten Cirkel, Silent Servant and, of course, Drexciya, it also includes this new tune by NRSB-11, a collaboration between DJ Stingray and the enigmatic Gerald Donald. 'Kern Vol. 4' drops on July 7, but ahead of its release we debuted the crunchily pulsing "Nationalised" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Italian Academy alumni Bienoise put out an excellent LP called ‘Meanwhile, Tomorrow’ on White Forest Records at the tail end of 2015 and now he follows up this release with an EP of remixes of the opening track (including one by Waxlife, who inspired the EP concept). Fellow RBMA grad Broke One’s take on “Focus Numbers” is a sublime bit of drum & bass, utilizing warm synth pads and the original’s vocal loop to coat his drum breaks in.
‘Focus Numbers Remixed’ is out June 20 on White Forest Records: https://whiteforestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/focus-numbers-remixed-wfr037
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Sometimes, having too many musicians in the studio can pull you in countless directions. However, the session that produced “Underwater” was the exact opposite scenario. UK chanteuse Kidä, Indian producer Oceantied, Swiss producer Shake It Maschine and studio team member Branko came together to create a song that is as cohesive as it is genre-bending. With an arresting and visceral lament on love lost, Kidä’s voice cuts through emotive layers of swirling atmospherics and sub-fracturing low end. If R&B has a future, this is it.
Dub-techno fans rejoiced when Porter Ricks resurfaced with new material in 2016 following a 17-year absence. Now, the seminal German duo is set to release a new full-length, 'Anguilla Electrica,' via the Tresor label on June 23. Before the LP officially sees the light of day, however, we debuted the crackling title track on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Conveying love in a song without sounding corny is not easy. In the end, it’s the melody and the sincerity of the delivery that trump any lyric. When they made “Flower In Your Heart,” Japanese producer Sparrows, Swiss producer/instrumentalist Yungve, and studio team members Lucrecia Dalt and Matias Aguayo captured that beautiful honesty. Structured around the poignant, almost melancholic strumming of a guitar, the song moves seamlessly from a folk rock opening to a soulful, smooth jazz coda. Even if you don’t understand the language on the brief chorus, you know the words in your bones.
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The increased physical proximity to talented, like-minded musicians is one of the chief benefits of attending the Academy. This closeness encourages collaboration, prompting participants who would otherwise work alone to step outside of their comfort zones. “M10000” was born out of one such collaboration. Here, the admittedly introverted producer/pianist Tide Jewel linked up with gregarious Italian producer Lamusa II to create a track that Tide Jewel describes as “gleeful.” A soft, almost subaqueous suite with a meditative, atmospheric beauty, it approximates the feeling of watching light glance off the surface of crystal blue water.
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If you, like some of our RBMA participants, live in a densely populated metropolis, you know that driving late at night is one of the most liberating experiences you’re apt to have. British multi-instrumentalist Tay Salem distills the feeling of that unimpeded movement, that dark freedom, on “Highway”. Beginning with a series of moody chords, Salem then builds a grid of crisp, propulsive drums, warbling guitar and keys that glint with the promise of a seemingly never-ending series of green lights.
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“First Time Caller” is a synth-R&B jam that exudes classic droptop-on-the-shoreline cool. Backed by Sofie Winterson and with tudio team member Ango on synths, UhAhUh handles lead vocal duties with true frontman swagger, while Marie Davidson recites sweet nothings like only a Montréaler can. The track is so stylishly retro, you can practically picture the antenna extending from whatever portable device Ango is calling in from. Emma-Jean Thackray’s trumpet solo on the outro adds another level of suave to this dashing display of hit-making.
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You don’t need to read an article debating the pros and cons of digital connectedness to know that responding to an email or a DM can fill you with more existential dread than you’ve ever known. “C U ONLINE,” the jarring and yet cinematic collaboration between Canada’s Casey MQ, Suicideyear and Pan Daijing distills that buzzing angst and isolation. It only fits that MQ and Suicideyear composed their contributions as though they were hundreds of miles apart. “For this piece, [Suicideyear] and I would work on separate computers in the same room and then pass off stems to each other to build and/or manipulate,” Casey MQ says. “[Suicideyear’s] approach to creating reminded me that getting to a beautiful result can happen in so many ways.”
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“Rave or Tea” isn’t about the difficulties of planning your weekend. Rather, it weighs the karmic consequences of those misdeeds that shape our lives. Produced by Switzerland’s Shake It Maschine, Australia’s Beatrice, the Netherlands’ Sofie Winterson and studio team members Deradoorian and Branko, the track is at once aggressive and contemplative, tempering shades of Burial with poignant strings and cutting vocals. The melancholic hook will stay with you for days.
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Canadian producer and pianist Casey MQ was an enthusiastic collaborator at the Academy, but “Sisters Of The Past (I, II, III) ” demonstrates an equal prowess when working solo. A sprawling, cinematic suite that moves from dark, haunting keys to playful classical musings, “Sisters Of The Past (I, II, III)” finds the singular interstice between a concerto and the score to a film adaptation of your favorite gothic novel.
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Sometimes, it’s the small tweaks that make a song. Russian producer Unbroken Dub began “Goodbye Montréal” during a solo session in the analog room, but he didn’t complete the track until Japan’s Sparrows (also a member of the band Crystal) lent a hand on the last day of the Academy. Together, they were able to find the perfect balance of floor-quaking 808s and vintage synth chords, accenting this slice of polished techno with the sound of 8-bit video games.
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Wooed so completely by the Jupiter-8 that they created “Jupiter Jam” in homage to the synth, Beatrice and Shake It Maschine dove deep into its sonic capabilities. “It sounded so amazing and textured that we weren’t able to stop trying new melodies and basslines with it,” Beatrice raves. Rumbling to life with a muted yet insistent bassline, the song instantly sets a pensive mood. Angel Deradoorian’s plaintive cries and a few lustrous chords cut through the track’s storminess, but the track never veers far from its dark, powerful center.
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Studio team members Just Blaze, Mike Banks, Passarani, Ango and Deradoorian (the last two also Academy alumni) got together to produce an all-kill-no-filler jam. With shades of Detroit techno and ’80s funk/boogie, and Deradoorian’s lilting vocals over ethereal and infectious synth melodies, “Touch Your Body” should be pumping from the speakers of every rollerskating rink still left on this planet.
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The music of nearly all Academy participants blurs the lines between genres. New York-based producer and instrumentalist Kamron Saniee makes songs that erase those lines entirely. “River Vessel” is another treatise on creating the undefinable and otherworldly. An eclectic electronic soundscape that builds from machine hiss to unrelenting, breakneck beat, it sounds like it was composed using sounds from a spaceship motherboard. As the unearthly sounds coalesce, you begin to wonder whether you’ve stumbled onto head-nodding transmissions from somewhere in the cosmos.
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On “Acid Jam,” a driving techno beat builds as a monitor beeps before flat-lining. It’s a grim yet magnetic soundscape – a throwback to the ’90s, when raves were still underground and dawn broke right as the barest-boned, deepest trance tracks were spun. About:Blank separates “Acid Jam” into three parts, stripping it down to a pulsing bassline and revving it up to a purr before downshifting once more and removing everything but the one necessity: bass.
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Academy team member Jens is one of the most popular non-participants at RBMA each year, the kind of person who always has your back. On “Ping Pong Pang,” studio team member Passarani somehow uses both Jens’ voice and the clattering of the Academy ping pong table to make one of the most aggressive electronic tracks on this compilation. As Passarani pitches the vocals to an almost demonic tenor, the grinding beat never relents. We’re not sure how Jens feels about Passarani manipulating his voice in this way, but he’ll probably be cool with it. That would be very Jens of him.
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Composed at 2 AM on the first night at the Academy, producer/DJ Swisha’s “Street Drums VIP” is the kind of song that reminds you that the most arresting sounds are often sourced from the world around you. As the title suggests, Swisha seamlessly blends the propulsive pounding of street drummers with his brand of Bmore club music. Between the curbside percussion, he weaves a dynamic web of deep bass, punishing hi-hats and hypnotic vocals.
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On “Untitled,” Mexico’s AAAA and British DJ/producer Atlus, AKA Denis Sulta, connected with studio team member Mathew Jonson to create a bristling, dynamic amalgam of house, jungle and experimental music. Though grounded in fast and aggressive percussion, the song never sacrifices its modular synth grooves. If there were a rave in the Tron universe, the DJ would undoubtedly have this one queued up.
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Working alongside Switzerland’s Shake It Maschine on “FYCC,” Lisbon-based multi-instrumentalist UhAhUh adopted his electronic/techno moniker, GPU Panic. Though usually divided by thousands of kilometers, these two artists collaborated in the Academy studios as though they’d been on the same frequency for years. “FYCC” shirks four-on-the-floor repetition for clattering, inventive percussion, unpredictable drops and deft rhythmic shifts. There are at least three different songs here, and yet they all bleed into one another before you’ve had time to process the transition.
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“2.45 Vibe (Vocal Mix)” is made for the great indecision that arrives at last call. Working with Italian producer Lamusa II, Dutch singer-songwriter Sofie Winterson demands more drinks and an unnamed something from a fellow bar patron. Backed by steady drums, an undulating bassline and glinting chimes, Winterson keeps the listener wondering whether she’ll head home alone.
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With only two weeks at the Academy, participants tend to thrive on spontaneity in utilizing the people and equipment around them. “Mister” is one of many “unplanned experiments” that took place in Montréal. After Russia’s Unbroken Dub had started pounding on the Linn Drum, he, Canada’s Casey MQ, Spain’s Julián Mayorga and Brazil’s Érica Alves began crafting this funky slice of alt-pop. “The collaboration was completely organic in that we stumbled upon this vibe midway through a jam and immediately got excited about the possibilities of the track,” says Casey MQ. Once you’ve listened to the song’s lushly layered vocals, spritely keys and driving backbeat, making a strong argument for impulsive composition is easy.
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You could spend every day recording sounds from your world and never catalog the same sound twice. That’s perhaps one of the main reasons Dublin-based DJ/instrumentalist Dreamcycles has made field-recorded sounds the main staple of her sonic diet. For “Half,” she and studio team member Passarani tweaked and layered those organic noises to create a clipping, electronic suite. "Half" is the kind of experimental music that asks you to listen long after the song is over.
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“We had so much fun doing this track,” Eddie Johnston AKA Lontalius says of “Bask in the Days,” his collaboration with The Venopian Solitude and UhAhUh. It shows. On the heels of a jangly, laid-back guitar line comes a voice so frilly with vibrato it almost tickles your ear, just the first of the song’s many delights. The track swells like it’s being inflated with helium, then sounds like someone’s tap dancing on it, then suddenly bursts out of that box with a full-blown pop chorus. “Forget the past and relax and leave the blues,” it trills: no small feat these days.
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Bringing two musicians from opposite sides of the globe together in one of the Academy studios never ceases to produce surprising and singular results. “Phantasmagoria” is the product of Colombian producer/multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Julián Mayorga and Japanese producer Sparrows. Bolstered by quirky keys and the warm strumming of a guitar, the track sounds like Mayorga and Sparrows met in a remote desert studio rather than in Montréal.
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“There is something deep and sinister about the sounds, but to me it's about surrender to the circumstances, things that you cannot control,” says Johan Carøe of “Hyperfist”. Opening with a man speaking on commerce and industry, the track slowly gives way to fuzzed-out dissonance that’s unsettling, raw and almost frigid, a reflection of the fact that Carøe and Gabo Barranco couldn’t figure out how to turn the air conditioning off in the studio. Grinding and halting, the track clearly reflects Carøe and Barranco’s individual workflows – analog synthesis and digital audio manipulation.
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Genre names are great shorthand, though the limitations of their delineations often shortchange the musicians who work within and outside of them. New York-based producer and instrumentalist Kamron Saniee makes music so conceptually rich and sonically diverse that any attempt to consign his suites to a single genre would prove futile, and “The Death of Alexander Chizhevsky” is one such track. Inspired by the work of the 20th-century Russian scientist, who studied how the sun affects man, it is an aggressive and cacophonous amalgam of analog sounds and distortions. When the buzzing reaches its peak, you’re apt to feel like you should shield your eyes and slather on SPF 100.
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Canadian producer and pianist Casey MQ was an enthusiastic collaborator at the Academy, but “Sisters Of The Past (I, II, III) ” demonstrates an equal prowess when working solo. A sprawling, cinematic suite that moves from dark, haunting keys to playful classical musings, “Sisters Of The Past (I, II, III)” finds the singular interstice between a concerto and the score to a film adaptation of your favorite gothic novel.
Sometimes, forcing yourself to work within rigid sonic parameters is the best way to discover how you can knock them down. On “RIGHT,” Portuguese producer/DJ Ghost Wavvves and France’s OK Lou push the aural hallmarks of trap music – skittering hi-hats and snares, sub-frying 808s and haunting, John Carpenter-esque keys – to the breaking point. As OK Lou laments the consequences of hubristic action, the track’s eerie sounds thunder ominously. Toward the end of the track, you can hear the tragic choral singing beneath the lugubrious low-end.
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Sleek and sophisticated, “Brawl Season” is as exhilarating as it is disconcerting. That’s partially due to the restraint The Sine Painter (Indian artist Jayanth Ramachandra) and Selfir practice, allowing strings and maybe a metronome the first minute of the track to themselves. As more and more bows scrape against taut wire, Sine and Selfir fling other sounds (is that a person or bird cawing?) into the chilly expanse, expertly building tension and foreboding. By the end of the song, knives are flying across the track – yet none clatters against another, cutting only the air.
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US producer, DJ and instrumentalist Taskforce was highly productive at RBMA, working on more music than we could manage to include on a compilation. “Kind (V.I.P.)” is a song that fully realizes the potential of his sound, which he’s described as “Timbaland making techno.” Driven by ominous drums and warbling, plaintive vocals, “Kind (V.I.P.)” is sedate yet dynamic, the kind of song that works whether you’re up, down or somewhere in between.
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New Zealand’s Lontalius, Lisbon’s UhAhUh, Malaysia’s The Venopian Solitude and studio team member Just Blaze show us the incredible power of cross-genre collaboration. The track opens with layers of swirling, weighty vocals from The Venopian Solitude and the banging of a lone drum. Seconds later, as her singing reaches an earth-shattering crescendo, we are hit with a wave of crashing percussion. “I'm surprised Lontalius and UhAhUh even wanted to work on that song. I thought it was too loud and wouldn't appeal to anyone,” The Venopian Solitude says. In the aftermath of the crash, this diverse set of collaborators leaves us with plaintive piano keys and clipping drums, while the same soul-stirring vocals from the beginning are chopped and screwed, slowed to a thick syrupy drawl.
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Lebanese producer Etyen and Australia’s Matilda Abraham found synchronicity on “Unite Our Bodies,” a melancholic yet propulsive track carried by Abraham’s arresting vocals and layers of analog atmospherics. “We drank wine and sat in the studio during late nights writing lyrics and generally goofing off,” Etyen explains. “We even started working together on several other tracks and got excited about making an EP together.”
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Canadian producer and pianist Casey MQ was an enthusiastic collaborator at the Academy, but “Sisters Of The Past (I, II, III) ” demonstrates an equal prowess when working solo. A sprawling, cinematic suite that moves from dark, haunting keys to playful classical musings, “Sisters Of The Past (I, II, III)” finds the singular interstice between a concerto and the score to a film adaptation of your favorite gothic novel.
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“Sonoro” is one those collaborations at the Academy that seem fated. Lamusa II and studio team member Passarani (half of disco duo Tiger & Woods) both hail from Italy, and linked up for the first time in one of our Montréal studios. Their shared affinity for analog machines on full display, “Sonoro” is a gearhead’s dream. Backed by a simple yet irrepressible melody, Lamusa II and Passarani effortlessly trade drums, claps and an array of synth chords. There’s seemingly a new sound every second, and they manage to make each one feel necessary.
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The voice remains the most kinetic instrument. On “Roses,” France’s OK Lou modulates her breathy vocals with a view to how they’ll move your brain and body. Backed by clipping percussion and a pulsing, cardiac thump from Canada’s Casey MQ and Brazil’s Thingamajicks, she finds one alluring permutation after another. “I remember being so surprised about Casey’s ideas regarding harmonies and stuff,” Lou says. “The song took a lot of time to be finished because it’s more like a proper pop song. Every detail, from the writing to the structure to the mixing, is important.”
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Portuguese multi-instrumentalist UhAhUh, under his electronic sobriquet GPU Panic, partners with renowned producer and Academy studio team member Mathew Jonson to craft a minimal techno odyssey that expands the limits of the subgenre. Opening with a quiet storm of deep bass, pulsing chords and faintly shaking maracas, the track builds with trance-inducing subtlety. Near the end, when all of the sonic elements converge, it’s as though GPU Panic and Jonson have led you to the best rave you didn’t know you wanted to attend.
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For the nearly 20-minute-long track “Occurance,” “it was a spontaneous and intuitive session. Kamron and I really locked in from the get-go,” says Angus Tarnawsky. He and Kamron Saniee (who deems their creation “a slow-burning cavernous stripped-down belter”) linked up on the fourth night of the Academy, producing this simmering, low growl of a song by way of a duet improvisation between Tarnawsky on his Octatrack and Saniee on live set instruments. It’s “in the zone,” Tarnawsky says. Sometimes it’s as simple as that.
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Each year, RBMA is a space where potentially lifelong friendships and working relationships find footing. Brooklyn’s Idgy Dean and São Paulo’s Érica Alves were one such pair at this year’s Academy. “I knew in my heart early on that Érica and I were cosmically destined to collaborate. Our first day at the Academy, a group of us hiked up Mont Royal, and the two of us bonded over literature, Walter Benjamin, ex-boyfriends, feminism and being solo-producers/performers,” explains Idgy Dean. For their second Academy collaboration, “All for Him,” Dean and Alves recruited Dublin-based DJ/instrumentalist Dreamcycles for a sprawling yet thumping synth-driven track, where guttural feminine howling is offset by strange, field-recorded sounds.
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With the aid of studio team member Dorian Concept, Austria’s Schmieds Puls and Canada’s Casey MQ created the forward-thinking, purposefully dissonant piece of avant-pop that is “What I Remember.” A powerful and dynamic vocal pairing, Puls and MQ harmonize and trade their fractured falsettos as though they’ve been working together for years. “Immediately after hearing [Schmieds Puls’s] illustrious opening I started to work out these chords on the Prophet and we began progressing with the song.” Casey MQ says of the duo’s studio session. “The vision of the tune was aligned, so everything we both proposed for the song fit so well!”
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During his stay in Canada, producer/pianist Casey MQ was always in the studio. More often than not, he was working with several fellow participants. Brooklyn’s Idgy Dean and São Paulo’s Érica Alves decided to commemorate their shared time with their prolific compatriot on “Casey MQ Fanclub.” “For two weeks [Érica and I] bonded a lot with our fellow participants (especially the brilliant Casey MQ), danced to Björk’s DJ set, talked with tUnE-yArDs, gained wisdom from Pauline Oliveros… and so much more! It wasn’t until the very end of the Academy that we were finally able to lock ourselves in a studio and kick out some jams,” says Idgy Dean. The track’s bongo-like drumming, funky bassline and sparkling keys make this an undeniable tropical groove.
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Italian producer Lamusa II was very busy at the Academy, both collaborating with fellow Academy participants and holing up in the studio alone. “Ritmo 69 (Atmosfera Mix)” is one of said solo affairs, a seven-minute synth odyssey that is at once a reverent throwback and a genre-expanding step forward. His affinity for vintage gear on full display, Lamusa II uses a pulsing synth rhythm as the backdrop for his steely, almost tropical percussion. In doing so, he creates a suite that feels both indebted to Moroder and undeniably modern.
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At first listen, Sign Libra’s “Pheromone” is fairly straightforward, a sweet spring song. But on closer inspection, it seems to play with the balance of nature and technology – a pan flute sings over a crunching sound. Delicate and springy, the keys chirp in contrast with playful yet harder-edged robotic blips. By the last 30 seconds, all the melody is extracted, leaving only the refrain of a copy machine.
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Indian producer, DJ and instrumentalist Oceantied and Swedish producer ModVo layer shimmering keys and sun-dappled synths over dynamic, intricate percussion to create a warm yet powerful hybrid sound. “[ModVo taught me] how important melodic changes could be in a song structure,” Oceantied says. “What I remember most was how smoothly it all came together, with ModVo and I bouncing ideas off each other, maintaining a flow we had going.”
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Dubstep and jazz make an unlikely pairing, but UK producer Hyroglifics and Dutch jazz keyboardist Neils Broos got together during the Academy to productively mine the divide. On “Broos & Harris,” Hyroglifics turns some of Broos’ keystrokes into powerful percussion, detonating jazzy drops in sync with his sub-frying low end. Throughout, Broos uses the space between the beats to lay down one ethereal chord progression after another.
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If reality is subjective, it’s safe to assume the same of the afterlife. On “Heaven,” Louisiana producer/DJ Suicideyear creates his aural rendering of what lies beyond. True to his Southern roots, “Heaven” features low-end that could crack the earth and percussion direct from trap forebears like Lex Luger. To offset the thundering drums, Suicideyear deftly layers blissful keys over pitched vocal samples. When he turns those samples into a near seraphic choir, it's difficult not to imagine a club somewhere in the clouds.
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A loose and easy guitar solo launches “Summer Breeze On A Summer Night In Between The Shadows Of Winter,” a “desert rave,” according to Lontalius. He and UhAhUh remember dancing around the studio to this six minute-long Afrobeat-tinged jam, and why not? Funky and expansive – especially when Emma-Jean Thackray’s trumpet solo blurts triumphantly – this is exactly the kind of song you want to wriggle into your ears as you throw back your head and gaze at a starry sky.
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No matter how much we despise them, clichés sometimes contain a grain of truth. For Austrian producer Mirac, Taiwan’s RayRay and Dutch vocalist Sofie Winterson, three was the magic number. “Out of Sight” is a confluence of dubstep’s sub-shattering bass, grime’s skittering percussion and the synths that pulse through contemporary R&B. No matter the sonic variances, Winterson finds the right space to flex her ability to move from assured crooning to mesmerizing falsetto.
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“Post tenebras, Love” is an exercise in restraint. Though Switzerland’s Yungve, France’s OK Lou and Canada’s Casey MQ all play several instruments, their collaboration is surprisingly minimalist. Still, the effect is overwhelming. The sparse central groove is so subtly infectious that you begin to wonder whether it was in your head before you heard it. When that instrumentation is coupled with the harmonious placement of almost choral keys, each calculated element takes on new depth. “Post tenebras, Love” is what a jazz orchestra would sound like if they spent all of their time listening to Steve Reich and early Aphex Twin.
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During his stay in Canada, Colombian producer/instrumentalist Julián Mayorga linked up with studio team members Lucrecia Dalt and Matias Aguayo to record “Bill Clinton & the Cats,” a short, whimsical cut that shuttles between tropical rhythms and spacey, laser-like riffs with surprising returns. If there were a minimalist B-side to the song the cantina band plays in Star Wars, it would sound exactly like this.
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It's been 25 years since Andrew Weatherall last remixed the work of Yello, but on June 16, the veteran UK selector will be issuing four different takes on "Frautonium," his favorite cut from 'Toy,' the most recent album from the pioneering Swiss duo. Ahead of the remix EP's release, we debuted the woozy, electro-flavored "Reactor Remix" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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With his Alleged Witches moniker, RBMA alumni Christian Kroupa keeps expanding his range of experimentally inclined techno productions. The native Slovenian was recently featured on Scuba’s ‘Fabric 90’ mix CD and follows this appearance up with a new cut simply named after his alter ego. “Alleged Witches” draws attention to itself with the kind of rumbling, off-kilter beat backbone you would expect to hear on a Hessle Audio or Hemlock record. The shrouded vocal sample adds a ritualistic feel to the track.
Alleged Witches’ debut EP is out June 9th via Meda Fury.
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Better known as Low Jack, French producer Philippe Hallais has set aside his usual array of blown-out, loosely dancefloor-oriented creations to put together 'An American Hero,' a slow-boiling epic inspired by television sports documentaries. Before the LP drops on June 9 via Modern Love, we debuted the rich, almost symphonic tones of "Feel (Storm)" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Vandemons – a new collaboration between Singaporean singer Vanessa Fernandez and Australian RBMA alumni Dee Norris – first originated in the Malaysian jungle, where the duo met for a 10-day jam session in early 2016. Now, their project is coming to fruition with the ‘Self Titled’ EP on Medallion Sounds. “Can You Go the Distance”, the third track on the record, features Australian rap veteran N’fa Jones and is steeped in radiant optimism, blissful rhythms and infectious melodies.
Vandemons’ ‘Self Titled’ EP is out June 16th via Medallion Sounds. Pre-order it here: https://vandemons.bandcamp.com
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Operating under a variety of names – including his own – UK producer Oliver Ho has gradually carved out a unique niche that combines elements of techno, industrial, post-punk, noise and more. On June 15, his Broken English Club project will release a new album, 'The English Beach,' via the L.I.E.S. label. Ahead of that, we debuted the chunky, EBM-infused sounds of LP cut "Pylon" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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One half of Olde Gods, RBMA alumni Guillamino returns as Braqueberry on the aptly titled Iberian Juke label. “Chorro 100’s” is the title track of his new EP, which showcases Braqueberry’s very own take on the juke sound, blending idiosyncratic rhythms with luminous textures.
Braqueberry’s ‘Chorro 100’s’ EP is out on May 23 via Iberian Juke. Pre order it here: https://iberianjuke.bandcamp.com/album/braqueberry-chorro-100s-ij008
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Ilian Tape founders the Zenker Brothers continue their climb up the techno ladder, with their latest EP exploring the dark textures and off-kilter drum patterns that put this German duo on the map in the first place. 'The Schyren' is set for release on May 23, but the ominously churning "Monoptahras" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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A leading light of Shanghai’s musical underground for years, RBMA alumni ChaCha presents ‘Moon Mad’, her first album as Faded Ghost. Not only in name does Faded Ghost immediately call up associations with hauntology – the album revels in the kind of nostalgia for lost futures pioneered musically by Burial in the early 2000s. On “Lunatic Romance”, which we’re premiering here, the forlorn, smeared vocal snippets emerge as shadows behind menacing synth growls and thin layers of noisy crackling. About a third into the song, the ghostly remnants of a dubby bass line emerge, which seems to signal either comfort or impending doom – depending on which way the moonlight shines on it.
Faded Ghost’s ‘Moon Mad’ LP is out soon on June 9th via SVBKVLT.
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Longtime Kompakt affiliate and Cologne techno stalwart Michael Mayer makes his outing for the DJ-Kicks series on May 19 with an eclectic mix that includes Throbbing Gristle, Jon Hopkins, CSS and this hypnotic, percussive ambient house cut called "The Horn Conspiracy." We premiered this Michael Mayer original on Red Bull Radio's Peak Time, our daily show covering the best in new music and sonic culture from around the world. https://soundcloud.com/michael-mayer-kompakt www.redbullradio.com/shows/peak-time www.redbullmusicacademy.com
Swedish producer and RBMA alumni ModVo combines influences ranging from Herbie Hancock and Mahavishnu Orchestra to J Dilla and Weather Report. His latest missive, “Seda”, from his ‘Fashion Renders Vol. 1’ EP, hints at these inspirations while also pointing to more contemporary references like Kaytranada or early Toro y Moi. The track reflects ModVo’s aspirations to make something that “works perfect in the club as well as on the bus.”
ModVo’s ‘Fashion Renders Vol. 1’ EP is out on May 19th via Rubra Sound.
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When they come together as Roll the Dice, Swedish producers Peder Mannerfelt and Malcolm Pardon conjure a particularly stirring strain of cinematic sounds. Their latest full-length, 'Born to Ruin,' is due to arrive on May 26, but we premiered the foreboding majesty of LP cut "Cannonball" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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When it comes to techno resumes, there aren't many artists who can match up with Robert Hood. This Detroit native has been releasing music since the early 90s, yet one could easily argue that he's currently doing some of this best work of his whole career, both with his solo work and the collaborative Floorplan project with his daughter Lyric. On May 22, he'll be releasing the 'Paradygm Shift' album via the Dekmantel label, and we premiered propulsive LP cut "I Am" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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With a degree in Information Science Engineering, Bangalore producer Jayanth Ramachandra AKA The Sine Painter is deeply immersed in the possibilities of cybertechnology. His latest EP, ‘URL Utopias’, explores the idea of the internet as a “comfort zone” and as a realm of unexplored potential. “+ Pt. II”, which we’re premiering here, reflects this optimistic outlook through its hopeful, synthetic chimes and its animated percussive soundscapes. The EP is probably the most accomplished creative vision we’ve heard from The Sine Painter yet and we’re excited to be a part of his artistic journey.
‘URL Utopias’ is out May 9th, 2017.
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There's nothing particularly virtuous about being prolific, but the fact that Berlin-based American techno producer Matrixxman continues to regularly turn out high-quality releases for the likes of Ghostly International and Dekmantel while also partaking in a number of collaborations and somehow contributing to the new Depeche Mode album is a truly impressive feat. His latest offering is 'Deep Mind,' an EP for Henning Baer's young Manhigh Recordings label. The record won't be released until May 15, but the hypnotically thumping "Beacon" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Late in 2016, Brooklyn’s infamous and sadly departed Dope Jams record store released the first part of an open-ended compilation series capturing the sound of the shop. ‘Dope Jams NYC Vol. 1: 2005-2012’ is now available as a super-deluxe 3-LP set, featuring extensive liner notes and photos – but to mark the release of our RBMA Daily feature on Dope Jams and the shop’s second life in a tiny town in upstate New York, we’re streaming it in its entirety. Tune in for just over an hour and a half of impeccable dance music, from classic house to edgy techno, plus a handful of cuts produced by the shop’s extended family.
Tracklist: 1. Groovestyle - L.O.V.E 2. Tommy E - I Need To Go Away (All By Myself) 3. Funk D’Void - Thank You (Slowly) 4. Vil-N-X - What Cha Gonna Do 5. Analogous Doom - Living In A Zome 6. Beige - Hollow Point 7. Hieroglyphic Being - Kilometer Zero 8. D’Marc Cantu - Taken 9. Spike - Magic Table (Francis Englehardt Remix) 10. The Djoon Experience feat. Kenny Bobien - Old Landmark 11. 2AM/FM - Desolate Cities 12. Tom Of England - Be Me 13. Invisible Conga People - In A Hole 14. Christopher Deloach feat. Nick Hallstrom – Snow
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Berlin-based techno duo Cassegrain has been making waves since they first appeared in 2010, most recently with the launch of their own label, Arcing Seas. For the young imprint's latest release, they enlisted the likes of Shifted and Peder Mannerfelt for a Cassegrain remix EP, but the biggest score of all was convincing rave and hardcore legend The Mover to come out of his self-imposed exile to rework "Trappist." The EP drops on April 28, but The Mover's brawny remix debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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The lowriders have been cruising Los Angeles with their headlights dimmed and chrome glazed in teardrops. They circle lonely blocks awaiting new anthems. Now, Zackey Force Funk and Eddy Funkster have arrived to provide. The duo’s Líneas project comes freshly-laced with slow motion soul and slanted funk. Red Bull Radio anchor Frosty premiered ’Goodbye My Love’ on LAndscape, his weekly survey of Los Angeles music. Keep your gaze out for Líneas’ forthcoming Pre-Gamin’ album and give your bomb ride miles of smiles.
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Red Bull Music Academy alumni Sam Posner unveils his latest project under the name El Niño & the Southern Oscillations. “Number Stations”, the first track taken from an upcoming 10” on Innovative Leisure, bristles with exuberant energy, layering bright, synthetic chimes over a buoyant, oscillating melody. Posner’s project was conceived “as a meditation on the beauty and power of the ocean”, and a sense of sublime awe and joyous wonder is reflected in the track.
El Niño & the Southern Oscillations’ Innovative Leisure 10” will be out on Record Store Day.
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Celebrating its first decade in existence, Dekmantel has commissioned a 10-part EP series that features a staggeringly impressive list of contributors, from Levon Vincent and Motor City Drum Ensemble to Joy Orbison and even Afrobeat legend Tony Allen. These EPs will continue to surface throughout the year, but the second installment is slated to arrive on April 19 with tracks from Shanti Celeste and Call Super, whose celestial techno epic "Fluenka Spoke" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Awanto 3 has long been one of The Netherlands' unsung heroes, quietly releasing a string of jams on labels like Rush Hour, Voyage Direct and Dekmantel. It's latter that will be releasing his second full-length, 'Gargamel,' on April 11. Ahead of that, we debuted "Thick," an electro-tinged collaboration with fellow Dutch producer Dexter, on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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The spacious productions of Red Bull Music Academy Tokyo 2014 alumnus Krizzli collide with the streetwise lyrics of DeeJillz of The Square on the Outside EP, out via Seattle imprint Heat Records this Friday, April 7th. Debuting here is the title track, a squelchy, vibrating take on grime.
A founding member of The Square alongside Novelist, Elf Kid and Lolingo, DeeJillz’s rhymes provide the boisterous backbone to “Outside,” with verses and choruses shifting through the stereo field on top of Krizzli’s quirky, detail-oriented sound. Krizzli AKA Valentin Bersier, who is taking a break from running his own Files Rec. label, is a trained clarinetist, but there’s nothing delicate or even barely orchestral about the beats here - everything’s geared towards maximum low-end impact. Additional remixes on the six-track release come from Seattle locals Wristboi, RK and Korma, each presenting a distinct club-ready approach.
Following up their debut album 'Adoldesscent' from last year, the German duo of Gerd Janson and Phillip Lauer AKA Tuff City Kids have assembled a remix 12" featuring reworks from the likes of Roman Flügel, Joe Goddard and Tensnake. Before the record drops on April 7, the bouncy beats and shining melodies of Tensnake's take on "Tell Me" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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A mysterious new project has emerged from Japan under the name 50+28, with the group’s first transmission, “夜を越えて,” premiering here. Translated as “Beyond The Night,” the song shimmers around a repeated vocal refrain, which becomes more and more alluring as it’s paired with minimal percussion, droning cello and additional layers of voices singing the line - “beyond the dark night, to the direction of sunrise” - in unison. There’s very little that happens here, but in the best way possible, building undeniable atmosphere from just the barest of rhythmic elements and an unadorned female voice. There’s not much information available yet as to who or what 50+28 is, exactly, but “Beyond The Night” is a promising debut.
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On his new ‘Rodinia’ EP, German drum & bass veteran Kabuki takes it back to the origins. The title of the record is derived from the supercontinent from which all of the Earth’s current landmasses evolved. On ‘Rodinia’, Kabuki brings together collaborators from different corners of the globe, among them also Canadian RBMA alum HomeSick. “Bounce” fuses the two producers’ sensibilities for creating club-stormers, lacing an infectious rhythmic backbone with scattered vocal samples, pulsating bass and a flurry of drum patterns.
Kabuki’s ‘Rodinia’ EP is out May 1st via Vandal Limited.
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Spanish Hivern Discs cohorts Olde Gods – comprised of RBMA alum Guillamino and JMII – are back with a new tape that pays tribute to tapas. To whet your appetite, they’ve served us the edit “El Acid” on a platter to premiere. What sounds at first like a relaxed stroll at the beach soon turns into a comment on air pollution, as the acid reference reveals itself. Keep an eye out for Olde Gods’ “Tapes” release, coming up on April 21, and also check out La Mandanga’s Instagram account, the satirical Barcelona outpost responsible for the sweet illustrations.
Pre-order “Tapes” on Bandcamp: https://oldegods.bandcamp.com/album/tapes
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British Library - Woodland in Late Spring (Recorded by Richard Margoschis) by Red Bull Music Academy
British Library - Rainforest Atmosphere Morning (Recorded by Richard Ranft) by Red Bull Music Academy
The Heiran Singer Mahyadin Sherwani (Recorded By Rolf Killius) by Red Bull Music Academy
Zardosht Cafe Group With Ata Azizy And Jowanro (Recorded By Rolf Killius) by Red Bull Music Academy
Zardosht Cafe Howrama Group With Rafat Germiany & Jowanro (Recorded By Rolf Killius) by Red Bull Music Academy
Akawologoama Gganga (alula?) (Gganga Had A Lucky Escape) (Klaus Wachsmann Uganda Field Recordings) by Red Bull Music Academy
After making a splash last year with their debut EP on Midland's Graded label, Montreal duo Solitary Dancer has now teamed up with San Francisco outpost Dark Entries for their sophomore outing, Dualism, which is set to drop on April 10. In the meantime, the spooky, pop-tinged electro of "Emails 2 Myself" – a collaboration with fellow Montreal talent and RBMA alum Marie Davidson - debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Northern Electronics label boss Varg continues to confound with "Blue Line (112 Radhuset)" from his beautiful, unsettling and collaboration-rich album 'Nordic Flora Pt 3: Gore-Tex City', out March 27th. The track premiered on Red Bull Radio's Discreet Music, our weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental sounds.
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NYC-based producer and Montréal Academy alum Kamron Saniee is gearing up for the release of his ‘TANTRIC DUB’ EP through Berlin’s VE-302 online label. The triptych of pieces sees Saniee channeling the modalities and timbre of oriental music into experimental techno and electro frameworks. “Pancha Tantra” is the EP’s closing track - and enrapturing hybrid that is at once elegant and exuberant.
Kamron Saniee’s ’TANTRIC DUB’ EP is out March 20th via VE-302 and this is its track list: 1 Tantric Dub 7'05" 2 Pancha Tigris 6'38" 3 Pancha Tantra 5'33"
Cover image by @1919.today in collaboration with Kamron Saniee.
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Paul Woolford's jungle- and UK hardcore-inspired Special Request project has reemerged in a major way, with a new Fabric mix dropping next week and a new EP for Houndstooth set to follow on April 7. Ahead of those releases, he's allowed us to debut the ominous crunch and breakneck rhythms of "Replicant" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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RBMA alum Distal returns with the latest manifestation of his Anarchostar project - an ambitious multimedia undertaking that combines music, videos, animations, illustrations and graphic novel storytelling. In Chapter 4, which encompasses Distal’s ‘Psychomagic’ EP, the Anarchostar goes full-on dystopian as “the most corruptible, vile and nihilistic groups left on the planet” seize control of all the land and resources. The EP’s opening track, “Psychomagic In An Adobe Home”, however strikes a more buoyant note, as expansive synth chords coalesce with vigorous vocal chops and hyper-charged drum sequences.
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Distal’s ‘Psychomagic’ EP is distributed by Kudos Records, and released digitally on March 17th and physically on March 24th. Purchase it here: https://kudosrecords.co.uk/release/anrchstr004/distal-psychomagic.html
Animations by Soshiki Hakase(ソーシキ博士): http://furifurisoshiki.com
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Composer and cellist Rebecca Foon has been part of the tight-knit Montréal experimental music scene for awhile. With 'A Common Truth' – her second album as Saltland, due out March 31 on Constellation – her music faces climate change head on. "Forward Eyes II" is a moody, brooding piece that manages to find the hidden beauty in fear. It's not exactly uplifting, but it does present a fresh perspective on an unfortunate reality. It premiered on Red Bull Radio's Discreet Music, our weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental sounds.
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GPU Panic AKA UhAhUh is Lisbon-based multi-instrumentalist Guilherme Tomé Ribeiro, a prolific producer across multiple genres and an alumni of the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy Montréal. GPU Panic represents Ribeiro’s more electronic side – “exploring the the world as a electronic and constantly evolving place,” in Ribeiro’s own words – and “Melting Haze” is a fizzy, lo-fi jam with a musicality that reflects his psychedelic rock background. The first taste we get of GPU Panic’s upcoming ‘Sand Haze’ EP, “Melting Haze” gradually layers airy voices on top of a bulging bassline and swells of probing guitar. It takes an abrupt turn skywards at the continued insistence of bitcrushed synths, all while the jumps and backpedals of basic percussion continue to support the twitchy melodic movements.
Artwork: Lourenço Providência https://www.behance.net/lourone
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With her highly anticipated 'Where Are We Going?' LP due to arrive via the Honey Soundsystem label on March 24, Brooklyn house maven and Academy alum Octo Octa debuted the bright synths and sultry grooves of album cut "On Your Lips" on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Pharaohs founder Ale Cohen is a humble but constantly charged figure within the Los Angeles music community. His band Languis was a vital part of experimental sound circles and Pharaohs have helped shape LA’s cosmic dance music sound with releases on 100% Silk, ESP Institute, Intercoastal Artists and Vinyls on Wax Records Limited. It was Pharaohs band member Suzanne Kraft, who dubbed Cohen’s recording studio Cafe Ale due to its plentiful coffee. “Subir es lo Mejor” premiered during Cohen’s appearance on RBMA Radio anchor Frosty’s weekly LAndscape program. The title translates to ‘Going Up is the Best.’ We couldn’t agree more with this positive trajectory.
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Electro Zajal is a new RBMA documentary series exploring the marriage of zajal, a traditional form of performance poetry, with contemporary musical styles in Beirut, bringing together a master practitioner of zajal and six Lebanese electronic producers.
Listen to the musical result of the project here and head to RBMA Daily to find out more and watch the documentary: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/02/electro-zajal
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Electro Zajal is a new RBMA documentary series exploring the marriage of zajal, a traditional form of performance poetry, with contemporary musical styles in Beirut, bringing together a master practitioner of zajal and six Lebanese electronic producers.
Listen to the musical result of the project here and head to RBMA Daily to find out more and watch the documentary: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/02/electro-zajal
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Electro Zajal is a new RBMA documentary series exploring the marriage of zajal, a traditional form of performance poetry, with contemporary musical styles in Beirut, bringing together a master practitioner of zajal and six Lebanese electronic producers.
Listen to the musical result of the project here and head to RBMA Daily to find out more and watch the documentary: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/02/electro-zajal
http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Electro Zajal is a new RBMA documentary series exploring the marriage of zajal, a traditional form of performance poetry, with contemporary musical styles in Beirut, bringing together a master practitioner of zajal and six Lebanese electronic producers.
Listen to the musical result of the project here and head to RBMA Daily to find out more and watch the documentary: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/02/electro-zajal
http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Electro Zajal is a new RBMA documentary series exploring the marriage of zajal, a traditional form of performance poetry, with contemporary musical styles in Beirut, bringing together a master practitioner of zajal and six Lebanese electronic producers.
Listen to the musical result of the project here and head to RBMA Daily to find out more and watch the documentary: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/02/electro-zajal
http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Electro Zajal is a new RBMA documentary series exploring the marriage of zajal, a traditional form of performance poetry, with contemporary musical styles in Beirut, bringing together a master practitioner of zajal and six Lebanese electronic producers.
Listen to the musical result of the project here and head to RBMA Daily to find out more and watch the documentary: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/02/electro-zajal
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Teengirl Fantasy have been creating an alluringly amorphous blend of house, techno, R&B and experimental sounds for several years now, but NYC duo's forthcoming third LP – '8AM,' out March 24 via Planet Mu – just might be their most adventurous outing to date. Playful, rave-referencing album closer "Wet Eyes and Exhilaration" debuted on Red Bull Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Fiedel has been a mainstay of the Berlin techno scene for years, from his time working at the vaunted Hard Wax record store to his collaborative work with Errorsmith under the MMM banner. In recent years he's also been increasingly busy as a solo artist, and now he's landed on Ostgut Ton with the 'Substance B' EP. The hard-charging title track debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
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Portuguese producer Ghost Wavvves, who graduated from the Red Bull Music Academy in 2016, combines FlyLo-schooled hip-hop instrumental sensibilities with a nerdy passion for video game sounds in his music. On “Not Gonna Get Us,” his latest offering, Ghost Wavvves takes kawaii to the trap, melding punchy drums and towering synths with melodies so sweet they might lead to minor toothaches.
@ghostwavvves http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Jean-Michel Blais and CFCF are both accomplished musicians. Their collaborative work on the 'Cascades' EP, which is out March 15th on Arts & Crafts, is a heartbreakingly pretty collection of lush explorations pulled forward by warm piano and a fluid mix of new age calm and forward-thinking ambient. "In a Landscape (Rework)," as the parenthetical suggests, is a cover – of sorts – of a piece by John Cage of the same name. It premiered on RBMA Radio's Discreet Music, our weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental sounds.
@cfcf @artsandcrafts https://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/discreet-music/ http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/
The London-based Danish artist CÉCI recently stepped onto the scene with a string of ethereal, experimental pop tunes. The good folks from Hush Hush Records are gearing up for the release of a CÉCI remix EP this February, featuring contributions by Kastle, Chants, Ca$h Bandicoot and RBMA alum Kid Smpl. We’re happy to premiere the latter’s take right here, which is bathed in the fractured, emotive soundscapes that have become characteristic of Kid Smpl’s reliably great output.
CÉCI’s ‘RMX’ EP is out February 24th via Hush Hush Records.
@ceciyoyoyo @hush-hush-records @kidsmpl http://redbullmusicacademy.com http://hushhushseattle.com
When the Zenker Brothers launched Ilian Tape back in 2007, they likely had no idea that 10 years later it would stand as one of the world's most influential techno labels. To mark the occasion, they've assembled a new compilation, 'A Decade Ilian Tape,' which features contributions from across the label's roster, including artists like Skee Mask, Andrea and, of course, the Zenker Brothers themselves. Also appearing is Italian producer Stenny, whose brawny "P-Zone" debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@ilian-tape http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Lawrence English is a master of coaxing transcendent emotion from brittle soundscapes that sound like the world literally cracking in half. "Moribund Territories," from his new album 'Cruel Optimism' – out February 17 on Room40 – continues to explore that aesthetic, reacting to the tenuous state of the world by coaxing light from gorgeous instrumental darkness. The track premiered on RBMA Radio's Discreet Music, our weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental sounds.
@lawrence-english @room40 https://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/discreet-music/ http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/
Over the past decade, French-born, Berlin-based Kangding Ray has built his name on a particularly architectural brand of noise-techno hybrids, but his forthcoming album for Stroboscopic Artefacts, 'Hyper Opal Mantis,' find him tipping that balance more heavily toward the dancefloor. The LP, set for release on February 24, includes the crunchy rhythms and foreboding synths of "Lone Pyramids," which debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@kangding-ray @stroboscopicartefacts http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Following an impressive run of releases for standout labels like Hessle Audio, Livity Sound, Idle Hands and Timedance, young UK producer Bruce has linked up with Untold's Hemlock imprint for the 'Before You Sleep' EP. The record drops on February 10 and will include the clacking drums of the taut "In Line," a track which debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@iambruce @hemlockrecordings http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Copenhagen-based artist Metalized Man makes disorienting music that never forgoes prettiness, and "Tangled Tulips" is a great example of that. It's a blurred, off-kilter smear of glitchy percussion and a stuttered synth that lulls listeners into an uneasy calm. The track comes from the evocatively titled album 'Losing Your Virginity: Metalized Boy's First Adventures in Manhood,' out February 24 on Foul-Up. The track premiered on RBMA Radio's Discreet Music, our weekly deep-dive into all manner of experimental sounds.
@metalizedman @foul-up https://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/discreet-music/ http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/
Every other Thursday, The Bunker founder Bryan Kasenic invites some of the finest names in zoned-in, psychedelic techno into our NYC studio to discuss their craft and play some music – be it a mix of club-ready tracks, a selection of favorite obscurities or a live set teased out on synths and drum machines.
During a recent broadcast timed a few days before the techno institution celebrated its 14th anniversary with a blowout in Brooklyn, party headliners Romans came through with a mountain of gear and carte blanche to go deep. Comprised of Vienna-based acid evangelist Tin Man and Brooklyn techno upstart Gunnar Haslam, the duo recently released their first album, 'Valere Aude,' through The Bunker New York, and their live sets have become a staple of Bunker events worldwide.
In the studio that afternoon, it was easy to see why. Simply put, they blew the roof off the place. We didn’t want to let this set drift into the ether, so here it is in full: just under an hour of expertly twisted techno from Romans.
We touched in with Gunnar Haslam after the show to hear more about how Romans approaches a set.
RBMA: What sort of gear are you guys using in your live sets?
Johannes brings a TB-303, a TT-303, a TR-8 and some Yamaha effects units, while I (Gunnar) bring my portable Eurorack system, an MFB Tanzbaer and (often) a TR-606. For this RBMA show I brought a TB-03 as well. We typically ask the venue to provide a 16-channel mixer, SH-101 and TR-808 for us.
RBMA: How does your live set change from show to show? How has it developed over time?
Each show is completely improvised, so we are able to change the whole thing depending on the situation. Aside from the patterns stored in memory on the 303, sequences never really reappear, and we can take the set wherever we want to. We tried to plan things out for our first couple live sets together and that never worked, hence the live set's current unstructured form.
RBMA: Tell us about the set you played for The Bunker on RBMA Radio. Was it fairly typical for a Romans set? Was there anything that set it apart?
It was a pretty solid representation of a typical Romans set, though not being in a club let us stretch out and take things in a couple different directions. It does feature a cameo from Mike Servito on the contact microphone for that added special flavor.
@thebunkerny @gunnar_haslam @tinman https://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/bunker-ny http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/
London producer and RBMA alumni Jonny Nash heads up the Melody As Truth label and also brews up alluring aural journeys full of glistening guitars, drifting synthesizer chords and subtle piano motifs. Before his latest mini-LP, 'Eden,' surfaces in mid-February, we debuted the delightfully chilled "Conversations With Mike" on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@jonnynash @melodyastruth http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
BANANA invite you to peel slowly and see. Beyond having one of the best band titles, this Los Angeles based supergroup has created an alluring album of exotic instrumentals for Leaving Records. Josiah Steinbrick, Stephen Black, Huw Evans, Josh Klinghoffer, Cate Le Bon and Stella Mozgawa assembled to record Steinbrick's rhythmic pulsations on reel to reel tape. The collection opens with Banana A, a marimba-driven composition bouncing with brilliant modality. This piece premiered on RBMA Radio anchor Frosty's LAndscape program as part of a special examination of modern classical music from Los Angeles.
Releases January 27, 2017. Preorder here: leavingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/live
@leavingrecords @catelebon @h-hawkline
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In anticipation of his Legendary EP, out February 10th on stalwart Philadelphia label Seclusiasis, RBMA alumni HomeSick debuts the imposing lead track "Our Storm."
An alumni of the 2015 Red Bull Music Academy in Paris, the Calgary-based producer otherwise known as Shaun McHale keeps busy running his Percolate party as well as the Footwork Jungle mix series, which celebrated its 40th edition in late 2016. "Our Storm" emphasizes a vocal sample taken from David Lynch's Dune, and the oppressive weather quickly arrives in the form of HomeSick's speaker-shaking basslines and belching synthesizers. The energy expands with the addition of wet snaps and a stuttering footwork kick, creating ample space for the disorienting detail that makes the synth's eventual return that much more overpowering.
http://seclusiasis.com/legendary @foreverhomesick http://facebook.com/foreverhomesick http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Jersey producer Joey Anderson has deftly walked the line between house and techno for a number of different labels — including Dekmantel, which issued both of his albums – but he's also always made sure to maintain his own imprint, Inimeg Records. The label will soon be releasing his latest EP, 'Staring Into the Pond,' a three-track effort that includes the gauzy "Daughters Glow." The song debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@joey-anderson @inimeg-records http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
To commemorate the opening of the Club Berlin exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and his ongoing Asian tour, 50Weapons affiliate Phon.O debuts here his new track “Comb4t.”
Phon.O is no stranger to the Berlin scene, having had releases on labels ranging from BPitch Control to Shitkatapult and beyond, as well as maintaining a long-time relationship with 50Weapons prior to the label’s closing. On “Comb4t,” you can hear a flurry of rhythmic detail and brass that is both subtle and propulsive, building to a celestial shiver of melody that overtakes the skull-cracking percussion.
@phon-o http://facebook.com/phon.official http://redbullmusicacademy.com
A recent graduate of the Red Bull Music Academy 2016 in Montréal, French producer Malibu has carved out her very own lane in the field of ambient experimentalism. Her emotive, vocal-led soundscapes evoke the aura of ephemera, eroding forms into fluid shapes. On “Being There” Malibu’s processed voice runs like water over subtle, sustained drones and minimalist melodies, blurring the very contours of time itself.
Malibu also passed on this epigraph to go along with the track:
"you will begin to touch heaven (...) in the moment you touch perfect speed and that isn’t flying a thousand miles an hour or a million or flying at the speed of light. because any number is a limit and perfection doesn’t have limits. perfect speed, (...) is being there" - r. bach
@blu174 http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Istanbul’s Seretan has mainly impressed us with his evocative soundscapes in the past, but on his latest effort he strikes a slightly different tone. “Sparks” demands attention with a crashing breakbeat and a gnarly bassline, making the track sound like a cyberpunk take on early hip-hop.
Seretan’s ‘Transference’ EP is out January 28th via Tunecore.
@seretanmusic http://redbullmusicacademy.com
While Moe Espinosa makes striking techno statements as Drumcell, his Hypoxia moniker is about the slow unfolding between the beats. Synaptic Input may be the epitome of this deep-breath ambience. Recorded on a Maui beach with the supermoon high overhead, its synthesizer tones illustrate waves rippling in lunar light. Espinosa premiered this unreleased Hypoxia tune on LAndscape where he joined RBMA Radio anchor Frosty to showcase focal points of the Los Angeles techno scene.
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Italian producer Lamusa II is a master of atmospheric, synthesized concoctions that often sound like they’re being transmitted straight from a time machine out of the 1980s. The RBMA alumni’s latest release, ‘Club Mondo 2000’ on the Gravity Graffiti label runs the gamut from sleazy, break-infused house jams to hazy boogie and weightless flute meditations. “Agua Planet”, which we’re happy to premiere here, closes out the 5-track EP with a New Age feel. The track conjures up images of a digitized rainforest, lushly evoked through tropes of retrofuturism.
‘Club Mondo 2000’ will be released by Gravity Graffiti in the first half of February and can be preordered here:
Juno Records http://bit.do/c36yC HHV.DE http://bit.do/c36yP Red Eye Records http://bit.do/c36yX Decks Records http://bit.do/c36zb deejay.de http://bit.do/c36zj OYE Record Store http://bit.do/c36zw
@lamusalamusa @gravitygraffiti http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Unexpectedly inspired by Balenciaga’s 1950s Empire Line – an iconic collection of womenswear – the Scandinavian duo of Jonas Rönnberg (AKA Northern Electronics artist Varg) and Christian Stadsgaard (half of Damien Dubrovnik and co-founder of the Posh Isolation label) have created a brittle winter series of textured drones and crystallized noise. On January 23, the Empire Line will release their first EP via Shifted's Avian label, featuring the icy, abstract "Jewelry Armoire." The track debuted on Discreet Music, our weekly exploration of experimental music.
@varg @poshisolation @avian-music https://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/discreet-music http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Over the past few years, Chinese artist Pan Daijing has maintained a rapidly ascending trajectory, one which included a stop at last year's Red Bull Music Academy in Montréal. On January 24, a couple of her tracks – including this grinding Bintus remix of "Druid" – will appear on Power Vacuum's new 'Vectors 3' compilation. The song debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@pan-daijing @bintus @power-vacuum http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
None may be better suited to crafting eulogies than William Basinski. The composer who graced us with the melancholy masterpiece Disintegration Loops now turns his gaze to David Bowie. Today marks the one year anniversary of Bowie's passing and so we humbly premiere Basinski's tribute 'For David Robert Jones.' This hymn for the music hero will be released January 20th on Temporary Residence Ltd. Keep your ears on RBMA Radio because Los Angeles resident Basinski will soon appear as a guest on Frosty's weekly LAndscape program.
@william-basinski @temporary-residence-ltd-1 rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape redbullmusicacademy.com
Juju & Jordash are often celebrated for the improvisational prowess of their live shows, but the Amsterdam-based pair has a long history of producing quality records as well. Before the duo's latest EP, 'What About Tuesday?,' arrives via the Dekmantel label on January 16, we debuted the woozy lead cut, "Monday Mellow," on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@jujujordash @dkmntl http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
The excellent 100% Silk label celebrates its centennial release with a compilation spanning their worldwide network of producers. Coming January 27th, Sensate Silk is an 11-track collection of hazy horizon dance music. Los Angeles-based Cromie's contribution is a cruise through neon-washed dream states. 100% Silk co-founder Britt Brown premiered the tune during his appearance on RBMA Radio anchor Frosty's LAndscape show, a weekly survey of Los Angeles sounds.
@cromie @100percentsilk rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape redbullmusicacademy.com
Berlin-based producer Luka Seifert has taken on the alias of RIP Swirl for his latest project, a 6-track EP called ‘Doomed.’ “Yr Own Bed” is one of the record’s standouts, its buoyant atmosphere and propulsive bass exerting an undeniably infectious influence.
RIP Swirl’s ‘Doomed’ EP is out now: Apple Music → https://itun.es/de/glROgb Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/album/7waR1lwrRNidgzVdbnEcff
@ripswirl http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Paraíso, the name of José Acid AKA Shcuro’s new label, can be understood as an ode to Portugal’s lost and sometimes forgotten rave paradise. Paraíso’s inaugural release, ‘Genesis Vol. 1,’ features music from a new generation of Portuguese dance music producers indebted to this legacy. “Eternal Fountain” is a forceful, adrenaline-fuelled contribution to the sampler by RBMA alumni Violet, who is also the host of the Lisbon edition of Scenery, RBMA Radio’s exploration of local music communities across the globe.
‘Genesis Vol. 1’ is out December 16th via Paraíso.
@violet @discosparaiso http://discosparaiso.com http://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/scenery http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Earlier this year, Berlin techno stalwart and Grounded Theory affiliate Henning Baer started his own label, Manhigh Recordings. On December 19, he'll be at the helm of the young imprint's second release, the 'Pittsburgh Left' EP. Ahead of its arrival, the snarling, hard-charging title track debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@henningbaerberlin http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
This track is part of Red Bull 20 Before 17, a look back at Red Bull’s year in music through its 20 biggest moments. Check out the remaining exclusive videos, tracks and interactive experiences at http://redbull.com/20before17.
"Close Yr Eyes" is a first-class rave stormer crafted by Star Eyes: Brooklyn's queen of heavy bass, a former member of the Trouble & Bass crew, and an alumni of RBMA Cape Town 2003. In true Star Eyes style, "Close Yr Eyes" features mysterious keys, stuttering female vocals and body-warping basslines floating over a long, dark tunnel of crisp and sinewy breaks. It will be released on December 2 on her own Chaos Clan label.
@stareyes @chaosclan http://apple.co/2gkzGBr http://redbullmusicacademy.com
‘Riwaindo,’ the title of 2014 Academy alumni Haioka’s new album, plays with the notion of tracing back the early stages of Japanese music. On this release for Emerald & Doreen, the Tokyo-based artist explores the ancient roots of Gagaku, sometimes described as the world’s oldest form of continuous orchestral music, and transports it into the electronic vernacular of today. “8 Million,” the last track on the album, features fellow RBMA alumni Plasma Rüby and unfolds as a drone-led, soothing piece of downtempo electronica that is punctuated by processed bits of vocals. Time and historicity seem to dissolve - at least for 7 gorgeous minutes.
‘Riwaindo’ is out December 2nd via Emerald & Doreen. Purchase the album here: https://itunes.apple.com/album/riwaindo/id1164038580
@haioka @papercraft https://facebook.com/haioka.jp http://haioka.jp http://emerald-and-doreen.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Sage Caswell's new body of work is a document of transformation bathed in the light of realization. Although it's intimately personal, the music is spacious enough for each listener to engage from their own perspective. His album 'Hoop Earring' is out December 1st on the Spring Theory label. Caswell unveiled "Danny's Telephone Voice" during his appearance on LAndscape, a weekly sweep of Los Angeles music hosted by RBMA Radio anchor Frosty.
@SageCaswell @springtheory rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape http://redbullmusicacademy.com
French producer Keight represented the home team at the 2015 Red Bull Music Academy in Paris and now he comes through with a brand new EP on the Orfèvre label. “Contagious,” which is one of the three tracks on the record and which we’re happy to premiere here, features contributions by Shkyd and fellow Academy alumni DESAMPA. It bears Keight’s usual post-TNGHT and post-Clams Casino signature and elevates cloud rap tropes into infectious, almost poppy realms with the help DESAMPA’s delicate vocals.
Keight’s ‘Contagious’ EP is out November 28th via Orfèvre.
@keight000 @desampa @shkyd @orfevre https://facebook.com/orfevrelabelstudio http://redbullmusicacademy.com
An alumni of the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montréal, Ketan Bahirat AKA Oceantied boasts a genre-hopping production talent indebted to his own wide-ranging taste, which floats from post-rock and Indian classical music to footwork, New Age and beyond. His debut EP as Oceantied, Tribes, is the result of two years of work, and finds Bahirat pushing club tunes into unexpected rhythmic and instrumental directions.
Debuting here is “Streets,” a melange of detuned drums and metallic shakers snaking around a watery melody and imposing sub-bass. The track twice breaks into a spoken-word sample, highlighting Oceantied’s ear for incorporating found sounds of his native country into an undeniably forward-facing framework. Racing past 160 BPM, there’s a spiral of resonant rhythms and interlocking melodic detail, culminating in a a junglist break. “Streets,” and the Tribes EP it appears on, is yet another exciting example of Oceantied’s promising production chops.
Tribes is out December 2nd, 2016. Pre-order here: https://oceantiedmusic.bandcamp.com/releases
@oceantiedmusic twitter.com/oceantiedmusic www.redbullmusicacademy.com
Canadian producer has been pushing his pushing farther outside the boundaries of the dancefloor in recent years, and the cascading, tension-filled "We Can Be Concrete" is no exception. Taken from his forthcoming new album, Pure, Beyond Reproach – which is slated to drop on January 13 via his own Halocline Trance label - the song debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@egyptrixx http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Dyad is the solo project of Evgeny Gavrilov, a native of Novosibirsk City, Russia and an alumni of the 2008 Academy in Barcelona. Despite the frigid temperatures his homeland is known for, Dyad’s music remains naturally sunny, with occasional vocals and other melodic elements able to crack the clouds. “Coleoptera,” taken from Dyad’s new LP called 'Sleepers Club' and debuting here, is no different, recalling James Holden in the way its shivering arpeggio races alongside and eventually overcomes a barrage of claps and other off-kilter percussion. The entire track feels like a perfectly polished roller coaster, making complex loops and turns in style without once slowing down.
Dyad’s 'Sleepers Club' LP is out November 25th via Echotourist: https://echotourist.bandcamp.com
@dyad @echotourist http://redbullmusicacademy.com
In conjunction with our recent photo essay with Artubus Records, 1080p was kind enough to offer up a new track from the grab-bag 12" EP of electro, IDM, breaks and house from Montreal via Ottawa producer Riohv for free download.
The release follows up the similarly map-jumping 1080-released “Moondance” cassette from back in 2014. Check out the rest of it here: https://1080pcollection.bandcamp.com/album/green-room-12
Check out the Arbutus photo essay here: http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2016/11/arbutus-photo-essay
LA producer John Tejada has been making impeccable electronic music for decades. This is the lead tune from his Therapy EP forthcoming December 16th on his own Palette Recordings. The label is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. 'Therapy A1' premiered during Tejada's guest appearance on LAndscape, a weekly ramble through Los Angeles hosted by RBMA Radio anchor Frosty.
@paletterecordings rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape redbullmusicacademy.com
Both Tin Man and Gunnar Haslam have impressive discographies in their own right, but their collaborative work as Romans is about to take a major leap, as the project's debut album, 'Valere Aude,' is set for release via The Bunker New York on December 2. Ahead of that, the intensely pulsing melodics of "Markouna" debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@tinman @gunnar_haslam @thebunkerny http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Chico Sonido brings the big boom in this premiere from his forthcoming album Club Redy. It's a freak-activation anthem for bumping in the barrio. The tune premiered as part of Chico Sonido's guest appearance on LAndscape, a weekly cruise through Los Angeles hosted by RBMA Radio anchor Frosty.
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2016 Red Bull Music Academy alum Vinicius Duarte is a man of many talents, creating warehouse-ready electronics under his Dieckmanns alias, tilting comfortably towards house as Thingamajicks and still capable of drumming in a black metal band or running his Subsubtropics label on the side. The latest transmission on Subsubtropics is Design A Wave AKA Tom Hirst’s "International Journey of Applied Music" 12”, which features warm and welcoming, sub-heavy house trips. Listen to the B-side spanning "Sub11" track from the vinyl-only 12” here, a slow burning slab of rhythmic bliss and stray, rumbling horns.
@subsubtropics https://clone.nl/item42376.html http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Italian producer Shapednoise is a master sound sculptor whose work continues to grow denser and more dissonant with each release. On November 17, he’ll release his latest EP, 'Deafening Chaos Serenity,' on experimental mainstay Type Recordings. “Resistance to a Harmonious Vision,” his jagged and harsh collaboration with Roly Porter, premiered on Discreet Music, our weekly experimental music show hosted by Sam Hockley-Smith.
@shapednoise @_type http://rbmaradio.com/shows/discreet-music http://redbullmusicacademy.com
An alumni of the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montréal, Etyen is at the forefront of the Lebanese electronic music scene. On November 12th, 2016, the Beirut-based musician, sound designer and producer will release Out of Love, only his second official release after 2014’s Happy New Year EP. Combining haunting arpeggios, stomping rhythms and memorable melodic progressions, Out Of Love traverses influences from downtempo electronic to futuristic bass music and beyond. Debuted here is "Mammoth," an EP highlight featuring disembodied vocal samples blurring in and out of focus around a pulsating synth motif and clattering drums.
Buy the full release at www.etyen.bandcamp.com/album/out-of-love
@etyenmusic www.etyenmusic.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Jay Daniel is often called a techno producer, but this Detroit upstart thinks of himself as a proper musician and pushes his compositions beyond the traditional boundaries of the dancefloor. The soulful, percussion-oriented "Squeaky Maya" is taken from his debut album 'Broken Knowz' – an LP slated for release via Ninja Tune offshoot Technicolour on November 25 – and the song debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@jaydaniel @technicolour-music @ninja-tune http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
New Zealand’s Myele Manzanza, who took part in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 in London, first gained recognition as the drummer of the celebrated Electric Wire Hustle outfit. Since leaving the band in 2013, Myele has had some impressive solo work to show on ‘One,’ released via BBE, and collaborated with luminaries such as Theo Parrish, Amp Fiddler, Mark de Clive-Lowe and fellow Academy alumnus and First Word Records label-mate Ross McHenry.
We’re proud to present this exclusive stream of Myele’s excellent new ‘OnePointOne’ album, recorded live at Los Angeles jazz institution Blue Whale. Besides live versions of ‘One’ cuts, the album also features covers of Theo Parrish, Jill Scott and Bobby Hutcherson, and was recorded with Mark de Clive-Lowe, Ben Shepherd, Nia Andrews, Charlie K and the Quartetto Fantastico string quartet under the lead of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.
Pick up the album via First Word Records on November 11th, 2016 and catch Myele Manzanza and Ross McHenry on their double album release tour through New Zealand later this month: http://redbullmusicacademy.com/events/myele-manzanza-ross-mchenry-nz
@myele-manzanza http://myelemanzanza.com http://firstwordrecords.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Fresh from the studio of multi-monikered futurist Gabriel Reyes-Whitaker aka GB, comes this piece from his new project GaBe. In this form, GB sketches the blueprint of his human design, investigating every aspect of his being in relation to the larger universe. ‘My Not Self (Bitterness)’ has a molecular essence. Primal layers of raw drum machines give birth to synthesizer lines seeking a path to self-realization. The track premiered as part of GB’s guest appearance on LAndscape, RBMA Radio’s weekly exploration of Los Angeles hosted by Frosty.
@giftedandblessed rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape redbullmusicacademy.com
Simian Mobile Disco has been crafting club tracks for more than a decade, but following 2014's conceptual 'Whorl' LP, the UK duo was eager to return its focus to the dancefloor on its latest album, 'Welcome to Sideways.' The record is slated to arrive on November 11, but the trippy lead cut "Happening Distractions" debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@simianmobiledisco http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
One of our favorite releases so far this year has been Russian pop experimentalist and Academy alumna NV’s exquisite ‘Binasu’ album, which came out on Orange Milk Records in February. Inspired by the adventurous spirit of ’80s Japanese synth pop, NV demonstrated her equal knack for catchy melodies and intricate arrangements.
Given her felicitous channeling of the likes of YMO and Mariah, it is only right that NV is now releasing a special Japanese CD version of her album. “Konicchiwaa” is one of the two exclusive tracks contained on this version and it features fellow RBMA alumna Deradoorian, who just wrapped up a stint as studio team member at the Montréal Academy.
“It’s a true collab track,” NV says. “We were playing synths together, Angel came up with a bass line and a solo, I made an arpeggiator and other synths and I also asked her to play guitar randomly. In the end I just cut that and pitched it, turning it into a solo. There’s also lots of laughter and random voices saying greetings in different languages, and in the end we decided to make “konichiwa” the main greeting and turn it into the chorus. I think Angel’s voice is perfect. I could never do something like that. She sounds like a real Japanese girl!”
Pick up the Japanese CD version of ‘Binasu’ here, including “Konicchiwaa” and another bonus track: http://www.artuniongroup.co.jp/plancha/top/releases/artpl-081/
@kate-nv http://www.artuniongroup.co.jp/plancha/top/ http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Mr. G has been making records for more than 25 years now, yet the UK veteran shows no signs of slowing down; in fact, he's been dropping more tunes than ever during the past few years. His latest album, 'A Good Place...?,' is set to drop on November 8 via his own Phoenix G label, but the perky drum work of "All In Time..." debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Moe Espinosa aka Drumcell is inspired by late nights watching VHS tapes of films scored by John Carpenter, Goblin, Wendy Carlos and Vangelis. The resulting compositions under his Hypoxia moniker ooze with dark, cinematic themes. Hypoxia’s two track EP, Unwilling Suspension of Disbelief, will be released on Espinosa’s own BL_K Noise imprint this Halloween. "Active Tension," a track recorded live in Los angeles, debuted on LAndscape, Frosty’s LA-focused RBMA Radio show.
@drumcell rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape http://redbullmusicacademy.com
'All the Right Noises,' the latest album from Roman Flügel that's set to arrive via Dial Records on October 28, is an effort by the veteran Frankfurt producer to create something detached from the club-oriented sounds that populate his DJ sets. In truth, "Dust" doesn't eschew the dancefloor completely, but its woozy synths would make just as much sense in a horror soundtrack as they would in a club. The track debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@roman-fluegel @dial-rec http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
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The fifth and final installment of Swiss label Argent Sale’s La Collection S01 series features 2016 Academy participant Shake It Maschine collaborating with fellow Swiss producer Mr. Pigman under the SIMPIG moniker. Ahead of the official release date on October 21st, today the duo drop “”Z3R0GR41TY,” a clattering slab of asthmatic footwork.
“Z3R0GR41TY” follows on from SIMPIG’s Strangers LP from 2015, rushing past 160 BPM yet staying spacious and welcoming despite the speed. The melody is an unpredictable escalator, suddenly switching directions over a playful vocal sample and slashes of hyperactive sounds before taking a cosmic turn in the closing minutes, warping each element underneath eerie accents and an increasingly cloudy low-end.
@argentsale @simpig www.redbullmusicacademy.com
Techno veterans Lucy and Rrose have come together on 'The Lotus Eaters,' a collaborative EP for the former's Stroboscopic Artefacts label. Ahead of its release on October 21, the moody chimes of "Stained Glass" debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@lucy @stroboscopicartefacts http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Though he's nominally a techno producer, the music UK producer Guy Brewer makes as Shifted veers between pounding dancefloor assaults and ominous atmospherics. "Watchers," a track from his forthcoming 'Appropriation Stories' album (which arrives on October 18 via the Hospital Productions label), falls into the former category and debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@shifted http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Rough-edged Argentinian producer NGLY will issue his debut LP, 'Cities of Illusion,' via the L.I.E.S. label on October 3. Ahead of its arrival, we debuted the raw, industrial-tinged churn of "Jessica Abre Los Ojos" on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@ngly @l-i-e-s http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
"Tempest" is from Alix Perez's Ghosts EP, out September 30 on his 1985 Music label. Premiered by Vivian Host (aka Star Eyes) on her weekly RBMA Radio show The Vortex (Wednesdays, 1P-3P EDT), "Tempest" is a beehive of synthetic activity that breaks into a future bass bomb propelled by off-kilter knocks and killer mentasms. Buy here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ghosts-ep/id1150913300
@alixperez @1985music1985 www.rbmaradio.com/shows/the-vortex/ redbullmusicacademy.com
'Balancing Point,' the latest LP from hardware-loving Swedish outfit Skudge, will arrive on October 10, but ahead of its release, the ominous techno pulse of "Air Walk" debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@skudge-1 http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
As Fever Trails, Nicolaas van Reenen records playful and intricate electronic music from his home in Cape Town. His latest effort, the 3-track EP 'Wax Bridge' on Quit Safari, now gets the remix treatment - including this contribution by 2015 Academy alumnus Sebastiano Zanasi. The Christian Tiger School member lays "Draw Me" out on a groove-riddled four-to-the-floor grid, making it a smooth dancefloor cut that would fit right into a Theo Parrish DJ set.
The 'Wax Bridge' EP by Fever Trails is available now here: https://quitsafari.bandcamp.com/releases
@fevertrails @quit-safari @christian-tiger-school http://quitsafari.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
'The Revenge' is the latest release from Atlanta producer 10th Letter with Saira Raza (cello, vibraphone, bass) and Daniel Friedman (guitar, keys). The album, out September 23, is the soundtrack to an unmade film about Yasuke, the African traveler who became a legendary samurai in mid-16th century Japan. Originally premiered by RBMA Radio anchor Vivian Host on her weekly The Vortex show, "Bamboo Lashes" is a mysterious slice of Yasuke's dangerous journey as a ronin, played out with cello, vibraphone, organ, flute and bass.
Order the 12" vinyl or digital download https://psycharmy.bandcamp.com/album/the-revenge
https://soundcloud.com/10th-letter https://soundcloud.com/sistersai https://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/the-vortex/ http://redbullmusicacademy.com
In early 2015, the Out Electronic label released an EP by Population One, a moniker often used by eccentric Detroit producer Terrence Dixon. On September 27, the imprint will be issuing a remix EP with reworks by the likes of Cosmin TRG, Pangaea, Simone Gatto and Voiski. The frenetic and synth-driven latter version debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@terrencedixon @voiski @out_electronic_recording http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Amongst Los Angeles County’s far-flung clusters is Long Beach, a music hub renowned for its urban bump swinging with West Coast soul. Bludwork emerges from this environment with Nightmare, his debut release on LA’s 100% Silk label, out September 30th. On "Melt Them," premiered by RBMA Radio anchor Frosty on his weekly LAndscape show and streaming here, Bludwork has one hand on his drum machine and the other reaching into the hazy horizon.
Pre-order: https://midheaven.com/item/nightmare-by-bludwork
@bludwork @100percentsilk rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape redbullmusicacademy.com
Czech RBMA alumna Never Sol specializes in what she describes as “chiaroscuro synth folk.” It’s a poetic description for a poetic-minded musician, whose mastery of atmospheric songwriting is apparent in all of her work. Her latest missive, “Nur,” which we’re happy to host here, was crafted in conjunction with the Elpida choir, in support of their intergenerational festival, Old’s Cool. It’s a fine slice of melancholic, electronic-driven pop that surges and ebbs in tender, evocative ways.
Watch the video for “Nur” here: https://youtu.be/jAyXooi2WxQ Download “Nur” for free here: https://neversol.bandcamp.com/album/nur
Written and produced by Never Sol.
Mix : Filip Jelinek Master : Amak Golden
@neversol http://neversol.cz http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Romanian techno specialist Cosmin TRG is set to release a new remix 12" via his own Fizic imprint on September 16. The record includes the bass-loaded, breakbeat-driven rework by British producer Minor Science, which debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@trg @minor-science http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
On September 9, celebrated hardware maestro Kink will issue the 'Chorus' EP via Singapore's Midnight Shift label. The record includes the acid-tinged "Madame X" (a track made in tandem with fellow Bulgarian beatmaker Kei), which debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@kink @midnight-shift http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
A collaborative release curated and produced by Celestial Trax and Orlando Volcano for Volcano's Escape From Nature imprint, Thru Our Eyes Pt. 1 shines a light on some of the duo’s favorite New York rappers. The first in a planned series, the contributors are pulled from NYC’s queer and ballroom scenes - Jay Boogie, Quay Dash, Rozay Labeija (formerly Roosevelt) and Dai Burger, whose forceful appearance on “Current Events” is debuted here.
Burger - who put out the Dai 1 EP via Rinse at the end of 2015 – swerves impressively around Volcano and Celestial Trax’s production, which is at once gaudy and reserved, with as much emphasis on empty space as there is on smoky percussion. In the quiet moments, Burger steps back vocally, willing and able to change gears, but her intensity somehow stays audible even in the silence. She positions herself as a sort of guilty pleasure, someone so magnetic that her followers can’t help wanting to keep track of everything she’s up to, just like “current events.” Based on this track alone, though, there’s plenty to want to keep following. Of course, you’ll need a soundsystem for the murky and gleefully profane claims to make their true impact known.
Thru Our Eyes Pt. 1 is out September 2nd, 2016
@daiburger @celestial-trax @orlandovolcano @escapefromnature twitter.com/esc_fromnature www.redbullmusicacademy.com
“This is a mad one,” assures grime mainstay D Double E midway through “Dem Tings Dere,” a transmission from genre-bending British duo Riddim Commission’s forthcoming debut album, and he’s not wrong. But the line rings even more true on this remix by Nightwave, who eliminates the 4/4 bounce of the original and substitutes sparkling details to make for a more hyperactive journey.
Nightwave, an alumna of 2011 Red Bull Music Academy in Madrid, has been going from strength to strength in 2016, releasing records by Carpainter and Bossy Love on her own Heka Trax record label and planning to perform her first live show ever this coming September. Her party-starting bonafides are undeniable on this remix, which layers invigorating bursts of trilling synths and an occasional wordless vocal sample around D Double E’s repetitive boasts. Piledriving bass pressure builds throughout to an instrumental outro, but it’s a jackhammer working outside your window that you actually wouldn’t mind waking up to.
“Nightwave’s remix of “Dem Tings Dere” is out today on Bullet Train Records, with Riddim Commission’s We Aint Gonna Stop LP out October 7th.
@nightwave808 @riddimcommission twitter.com/iamnightwave twitter.com/riddimcomm http://redbullmusicacademy.com
On September 12, rising Montreal house producer Project Pablo will join the esteemed Clone family with a new EP, 'One for Some,' on the Royal Oak imprint. "Enough," a song which nicely encapsulates the record's breezy vibe, debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music. On October 7, Project Pablo will play our night with Canadian record label 1080p at RBMA Montreal.
@projectpablo @clone-nl http://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com http://mtl.redbullmusicacademy.com/event/1080p
In advance of his attendance as a participant at the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal, rising UK producer Hyroglifics has prepared the ‘All Talk’ EP for release in September via London’s drum & bass purveyors Critical Music. That title might under-promise, but on tracks like “Persuade,” debuted here, Hyroglifics certainly delivers.
Featuring verses from long-running British rap crew Foreign Beggars, “Persuade” eschews Hyroglifics junglist tendencies in favor of more linear hip-hop. Following a mellow intro, it explodes with energy off the back of vocals that are paranoid, partially uplifting, and certainly boastful (“This is what you want / let me show you what you need”). There are shadowy slips of sound tucked throughout, with woodblock rhythms knocking at the door of otherwise fragile, glassy details that compete with the verses for attention. It’s not jungle, and it’s not drum & bass, and maybe it’s not really hip-hop, either - it’s just Hyroglifics.
Hyroglifics’ ‘All Talk’ EP is out September 16th on Critical Music. Pre-order it here: https://shop.criticalmusic.com/download/crit090d
@hyroglifics http://criticalmusic.com http://redbullmusicacademy.com
On the title track from his upcoming EP, which drops next week via his own True Romance label, German producer Tensnake plays to his strengths, infusing a bouncy house rhythm with a bit of disco glamour. The song debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@tensnake rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com/
Taken from Archibald Slim and Ethereal's debut collaborative album, "Like You Forgot" is a representative slice of the Awful Records' off-kilter hip-hop vibe. The album -- titled Slum Beautiful -- is due out on August 26th.
South African producer Portable will soon be releasing an intensely personal new album, 'Alan Abrahams,' via the !K7 label. "More Than," a pulsing cut that represents the LP's emotive tone and hybrid spirit, debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@portable-aka-bodycode @k7-records rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo redbullmusicacademy.com
On August 19, fun-loving NYC DJ/producer Kim Ann Foxman will be returning to her own Firehouse label with a new EP, It's You That Drives Me Wild. "Give It All You Got" is a bouncy house cut that debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music.
@kimannfoxman https://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
This bit of slow-grooving shimmer from Californian house producer Suzanne Kraft (who now makes his home in Amsterdam) debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music. It will also appear on the Permanent Vacation 4 compilation, slated for release on August 19.
@suzannekraft @permvac https://rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo http://redbullmusicacademy.com
Interior Architecture is a timelapse portrait of an artist in evolutionary mode. Snippets recorded across time and space merge to reveal the epic scope of M. Geddes Gengras’ sonic palette. Scenes fade and shift like dreams dissolving. Interior Architecture is a vast world of sound made tangible. RBMA Radio anchor Frosty premiered a snippet of this piece on his LAndscape radio show. Now, we offer an entire side of the four volume work on the Intercoastal Artists label for you to melt into.
@green-machines @intercoastalartists rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape http://redbullmusicacademy.com
This warbling, bass-heavy dancefloor cut is the title track of the new EP from German producer and Cómeme stalwart Christian S. Set for release on August 5, the track debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music with host Shawn Reynaldo.
@christian-s-1 @comeme rbmaradio.com/shows/first-floor-shawn-reynaldo https://redbullmusicacademy.com
The familiar and the foreign collide on “Flute Worship,” taken from Akimbo’s Sun Moon & Five Peaks EP on Tonal Unity. The new release is the result of Akimbo, an alumni of the 2011 Academy in Madrid, living for the last couple of years in Korea and exploring the country’s rich heritage of traditional music. An 80 BPM club tune with audible inspiration taken from zouk and jungle, “Flute Worship” also highlights the Piri (피리), letting the unique sound of the double-reed flute take the melodic lead.
tonalunity.bandcamp.com/releases @tonalunity facebook.com/tonalunity http://redbullmusicacademy.com
While Detroit-born Dakim lived in Los Angeles he spun webs of avant-garde rhythms into the golden air, leaving an indelible mark. Although he has since moved to Berkeley, California, his scattered shadows still hover in LA’s beat scene consciousness. Now, Leaving Records releases Reishi, a new LP under Dakim’s Saafron moniker — his platform for skewed club music and hip-hop instrumentals. The infectiously swinging “Mana” debuted on LAndscape, RBMA Radio’s weekly survey of Los Angeles music hosted by Frosty.
@leavingrecords https://www.rbmaradio.com/shows/landscape redbullmusicacademy.com
Greek RBMA alumna Giganta returns with an eclectic, neon-lit 4-track EP on the Black Athena label. ‘Giga Streets’ charts territory we haven’t previously heard her explore on releases for Actress’s Werk Discs label or Ánthrōpos Mēkhané, blasting loopy vocal chops and skittering synth blips into a swirling, amorphous stratosphere.
EP opener “So XD”, which we’re excited to premiere here, finds Giganta applying her galactic formula to a Technicolor club stormer. Its towering synth pads recall Jam City’s “How We Relate to the Body”, but the track’s off-kilter rhythm, paired with driving hoover effects and an oblique vocal sample lend it a unique, intriguing character.
Giganta’s ‘Giga Streets’ EP is out July 20th via Black Athena. Grab the free download here: https://soundcloud.com/blackathena/sets/giganta-giga-streets-ep
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Taken from the 'Common Denominator' cassette compilation, which is set to drop on July 25 via Barcelona's Classicworks label, "Ice Tray Fx Twin" finds Texas experimenter Bill Converse offering up some playfully tweaky electronic music. The song debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music with host Shawn Reynaldo.
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Sonically intimidating but lyrically vulnerable, “Come” is a welcome collaboration from Catnapp and AAAA, two producers with otherwise distinct emotional vocabularies. Catnapp, an Argentinian singer-songwriter-dreamer, has a sweet voice that skips lightly on top of heavy percussion and luminescent melodies, while AAAA, a 2016 Red Bull Music Academy Montreal participant out of Mexico City, explores all manner of propulsive noise and distortion in his techno-leaning productions.
“Come” is a meeting of their minds, recorded at this year’s RBMA Bass Camp in Santiago de Chile. You can hear both producers’ touch on the rolling beat, with ambient field recordings, distorted background vocals and squawking bass surrounding bite-size, sweet ’n’ sour lyrical clouds. AAAA tamps down his typical aggression in favor of quivering detail, until bass pressure pushing upwards gently bursts the bubble surrounding Catnapp’s voice.
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Japanese house producer (and upcoming Montreal Academy participant) Keita Sano is nothing if not prolific, and on July 22 he'll be presenting the 'Miles' EP, his latest offering and second go-round with the Spring Theory label. Its piano-driven title track debuted on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music with host Shawn Reynaldo.
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An alumnus of the 2014 Academy in Tokyo, The Hague-based producer Torus is set to release a new EP on Amsterdam imprint Rwina this week. On EP opener “Start”, which we’re happy to premiere here, Torus once again proves his aptitude for weaving ethereal shreds of R&B vocals into glistening synthscapes. The track connects the dots between futuristic hip-hop production, trance nostalgia and gutsy, “weightless” experimentalism and sets the tone for the cheekily titled ‘ENGINE MALFUNCTION MUSIC VOL. X [NO DJ]’ in high definition.
Torus’s ‘ENGINE MALFUNCTION MUSIC VOL. X [NO DJ]’ EP is out July 8th via Rwina Records. Get it here: https://rwinarecords.bandcamp.com/album/engine-malfunction-music-vol-x-no-dj
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On the heels of his On Vacation mini-LP that surfaced a few months back, leftfield Montreal producer CFCF returns to the International Feel label on July 15 with an EP of remixes, including his own soothing rework of "Fleurs Laissés Dans Un Taxi," which debuted on on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music with host Shawn Reynaldo.
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On June 27, enigmatic Russian producer Philipp Gorbachev will be issuing his second album, Unlock the Box, via his own PG Tune label. Ahead of that, we've been given chance to premiere the relentless, machine-driven "Lazer" on RBMA Radio's First Floor, our weekly look at what's new in electronic music with host Shawn Reynaldo.
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Young Canadian producer Jade Statues is an expert at fusing ethereal soundscapes with hard-hitting beats. The latest demonstration from the prodigious Academy alumnus comes via Paris-based club collective / digital label Bel Air. “Stealth Dive,” culled from Bel Air’s La Canicule compilation and premiered here, encompasses glistening layers of processed vocal snippets and synthetic sparkles, twisting them into club-ready shape with a fierce array of cyber-futuristic drum sounds.
BEL AIR: La Canicule is out May 5th https://soundcloud.com/belaircollectif, mastered by Club Cant Hear.
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Federico Randall has described the sound of his electronic project The Peronists as “German Reggaeton vs. Inca House,” but his new ‘Periferia’ EP maintains the sense that no matter what geographic tags Randall adds, The Peronists will always remain on its very own turf. European and Latin American flavors combine throughout the EP (including a cheeky “legal” edit of Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”), but “Baby It’s Over” adds a distinct dosage of Greek flavor in the form of vocals by Yodashe, a fellow alum alongside Randall of the 2013 Red Bull Music Academy in New York.
Shuffling percussion create loose divots in the digital haze for Yodashe to add smoky vocals, with spoken-word sections overlapping in different parts that mention ecology, endangered species and suggestions of collaboration - “I still think we should work on that together.” The recurring line “baby it’s over” feels assertive but somehow regretful, and the entire track is utterly casual, with echoes of chirruping birds or ruffled feathers so that you can almost feel yourself reclining in a pool chair as the song progresses. It’s relaxing but also intimate, a conversation whispered in your ear in a loud club.
The Peronists’ ‘Periferia’ EP is out April 2nd.
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From February 25th to 28th, 2016, RBMA Bass Camp touched down in Santiago de Chile, bringing together 16 hand-picked participants from Latin America for a string of studio sessions, workshops and lectures at the NAVE cultural center. Among the international cast of participants were Chilean representatives Imaabs — member of the rising N.A.A.F.I collective currently making waves across the globe — cello virtuosa Felicia Morales, and singer and multi-instrumentalist Lia Nadja. We’re excited to unveil the result of their Bass Camp collaboration here for the first time.
“Extravío” bristles with the relentless, belligerent energy that the N.A.A.F.I name has come embody. Imaabs’ crashing, pneumatic soundscapes find an intriguing match in the portentous combination of Nadja’s vocals and Morales’ cello — making for a blazing mixture that could pass either as battle song or as requiem.
The N.A.A.F.I collective squares off with likeminded global label NON on May 20th as part of Red Bull Music Academy Festival New York 2016: http://nyc.redbullmusicacademy.com
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Tollcrane AKA Talha Asim Wynne makes music that’s as comforting as it is unclassifiable, weaving his influences from jazz and electronic heroes like John Coltrane and Actress into more linear forms. In addition to his production work as Tollcrane, the Pakistani musician and 2014 RBMA Tokyo grad is the former guitarist of the psych-rock outfit //orangenoise and current member of Forever South, an electronic music collective in Karachi that connects his dance and indie interests. Now classifying his work as “experimental techno,” on March 29th Tollcrane will release the ‘Trips Alone’ mini-LP on Hear Now Records (run by fellow RBMA alumnus Ziyad Habib AKA noahs heark), with lead single “Graveyard Shift” streaming now via RBMA.
On “Graveyard Shift,” vocal synths quiver momentarily over lumbering accents before the kick drum takes over. It contains the sort of melody Tollcrane is adept at: pliable and restless, with plenty of bleary details competing for attention within the haze. A restless arpeggio chugs casually towards a peak, while the entire mood has a soothing feel - there’s something pillowy about the elements Tollcrane includes that soften the propulsion without letting the energy dissipate or the track deflate. It’s simple, yes, but simply mesmerizing nonetheless.
‘Trips Alone’ is available as free digital download and limited-run cassette via the Hear Now Records Bandcamp on March 29th: http://hnrecords.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Samya Arif.
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An alumna of the 2011 Red Bull Music Academy in Madrid, Maya Medvesek AKA Nightwave has kept busy in the years since, running her own Nightrave party series in Glasgow and launching the Heka Trax imprint with her “Luxor” EP plus additional releases from Big Dope P and Blastto. The latest Heka Trax release is by Glaswegian R&B duo Bossy Love, out on Friday, March 11, and their “Bossy Love” single is another example of Nightwave’s keen A+R ear, while her remix, premiered here, showcases her significant and consistent production skills.
The original “Bossy Love” is a finger-snapping slow jam featuring a luscious vocal turn from vocalist Amandah Wilkinson over John Baillie Jr.’s stuttering pop production, but Nightwave extracts the dominant lyrical boast - “Ain’t nobody better than me” - and flips it into an insistent hook. Burbling synths circle the vocal until you’re completely convinced of its truth, and additional rhythmic filigrees lift it further into dance floor bliss before an affecting piano outro. Amandah’s assertion that “We’re making gold, son” certainly applies to Nightwave’s work here.
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New Zealand’s k2k and Germany’s Silkersoft team up on “Hard Plastic”: an ultra-light beam of modern deep house that shines through musical styles past and present. In stitching together every element, k2k and Silkersoft have balanced the sweet with the tough. The sugary vocal slices have 2000’s UK garage written all over them, and the off-kilter collage of sounds sparkle above the low-end: a steady rumble of bass that feels like waking up from an acid house dream. Between k2k’s love for alternative realities and Silkersoft’s love for video game soundtracks, it’s apt that “Hard Plastic” feels like dreamy house music with a futuristic club sound in mind.
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Guided by a hypnotic guitar arpeggio, “Circalunar” is a delicate echo of long nights spent in the Academy studios – nights in which, as Malard puts it, “the moon became the main character.” The Barcelona-residing ambient Padawan found a kindred spirit in Argentinian dream pop songstress Sobrenadar, whose reverb-drenched lullabies round off the track’s magical invocation.
Modeselektor’s Gernot Bronsert, who was part of the studio team in Paris, makes an unlikely contribution here, straying far from his usual techno stomping grounds and lacing drum patterns coated in wool. Add in some Juno-106 pads and a bit of Korg MS-20 oddity and you’ve got a match made in dream pop heaven. As Malard puts it, “it’s so much easier to make a song with someone when you find so much in common.”
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We were excited to coax LiL JaBBA out of his Brooklyn hut for the Red Bull Music Academy in Paris in 2015. The producer makes what he proudly calls “grotto music,” and you can hear exactly what he means in “CoPPeR.” This late night jam, made as dark was turning to dawn, is brutal and enveloping – club music that makes you want to don a miner’s helmet with the flashlight up top for safety. For most of its length, “CoPPeR” is essentially a(n overloaded and menacing) drum track. The loop switches up near the end, though, burrowing into territory that is even more disorienting. JaBBA says, “I'm going to elaborate on the ending at some point, I coulda kept going on and on to be honest.” We can’t wait to hear the next iteration.
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“If this was the only project I had gotten involved with, I would have still be content with the studio experience,” says RBMA Paris participant Cosmo of his work on “Done With UUU.” A collaboration between four participants, each coming from a different country – Silkersoft from Germany, DESAMPA from Brazil, Cosmo from Bahrain and Sapphire Slows from Japan – their disparate styles and skills coalesce and result in an entrancing whole. It’s a ghostly, haunting song, with DESAMPA’s falsetto floating around stray bursts of metallic percussion and lilting melody lines. It’s split between twinkling detail and harsh rhythms, but “Done With UUU” emphasizes the intriguing qualities of both dueling characteristics, with a strong sense of character coming through in a short time. “The contrasting styles bring out an accidental beauty in the track,” confirms Cosmo, “and represent the true meaning of collaboration I was looking for.”
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“Blue Moon” sees R&B experimentalist Mulherin, Irish ambient soundscape designer Gareth Anton Averill, South Korean downtempo lover Miso and retro-pop instrumentalist DXHeaven come together to think about love. It’s a multi-layered and sentimental effort, and everyone plays his or her own part. When Mulherin wrote the melodies and lyrics for his laidback, Frank Ocean-esque singing and rapping, they realized that they needed a female perspective on the story, and Miso stepped up. It’s all about “a guy being too eager in a relationship he had with this girl,” says Miso. “The girl is overwhelmed by his emotions, so she wants him to calm down.” The calm comes with the help of DXHeaven’s original beat, and Gareth’s tactile string arrangements.
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What started out as a jam session on several instruments between Russia’s Maria Teryaeva, AKA Dub I Prosto Derevo, and Japan’s Kinuko Hiramatsu, AKA Sapphire Slows, eventually evolved into a joyous bit of synth pop.
The spark for “Come So Far” came early on in the two-week term, when Maria and Kinuko linked up in the studios after hearing each other’s music on the first day. “I was inspired by literally everything,” Maria remembers. “From the atmosphere and the incredible equipment in the studios to coming to grips with this crazy Russian-Japanese alliance.” Their collaboration reflects the special energy of that second day at the Academy, when the first reservations are shed and make way for an open creative dialog. As Kinuko recalls, “we had difficulties communicating in English and express detailed musical nuances and feelings to each other, so when we were editing the song we used Google Translate on our iPhones. That was funny but actually quite useful.”
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Dublin-based composer Gareth Anton Averill brings his background in film music clearly into view with this evocative, lush and cinematic ambient piece. Crashing cymbals and clanking percussion slowly build up to a grand crescendo before the track drops back into a soothing swirl of discreet noises, led by an improvised single take on an old baritone sax by studio team member Thibaut Javoy.
Gareth says that he initially tried to work “as impulsively and instinctively as possible” on what would end up becoming “The Little Palace Horns.” The song started out as a “krautrock drum track,” with ‘Mad’ Mike Banks “playing hardcore guitar riffs over it,” but those tracks were quickly covered after what was presumably a short night of sleep. “What was a great idea at 3:00 AM didn’t fit quite right the next day on revisiting.”
“Ultimately,” Gareth says, “the alluring and dominant atmosphere of late-night Paris informed the track, and became a sort of ode to the Little Palace Hotel,” where all the Academy participants stayed. “The sounds of car horns, sirens, shouting and silence, creeping through the hotel window at night.”
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From its opening, snake-charming notes, “Faraway Suede” tumbles into a muted barrage of tinny, jungle-inflected drum sounds. A collaboration between Calgary’s HomeSick, Germany’s Silkersoft and Paris’ own Keight, the track soon shows its true face, with thunderous low-end and a lashing snare situating it in left-of-center trap territories. “The whole thing was made in a one-time session,” Keight says, and the track’s unadorned efficiency shines through. “The things that each of us added just fit together perfectly.”
@foreverhomesick @silkersoft @jeunekeight http://redbullmusicacademy.com
“Ouro Enfim” is an unexpectedly blissful collaboration between Brazilian participant Luisa Puterman and Belgian participant Roman Hiele. On his previous albums and via releases on his Ekster label, Hiele’s productions tend towards alternately fierce and pastoral electronic abstraction, but “Ouro Enfim” reflects his love for bossa nova grooves. His contributions support Puterman’s beautifully understated melodies, which chime easily throughout the sunny arrangement. The result is utterly relaxing and transportive, with luscious Rhodes seeping into corners carved out by a blunt bassline. The lead and background vocals are provided by an unexpected guest: RBMA Paris lecturer and former lead singer of Stereolab, Lætitia Sadier, who turns in a sumptuous performance.
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“Glide Standard” is the first track that the Vancouver-based producer Jade Statues started to make at the Academy. The heavenly pads and stringing bells lull you in gently at first, but then the brassy bass makes it pop, and harks to the influence that the dizzying maximalism of fellow RBMA alumnus, Hudson Mohawke, has on Jade Statues. “I kind of went into it with a sort of triumphant attitude,” he says, “like if I were climbing a very large cliff, and this is what would drop right as I reached the peak – and an eagle would soar overhead, right in front of a sunbeam.”
@jadestatues http://redbullmusicacademy.com
A vigorous kick drum and hi-hat combo jumpstarts this deep house collaboration between Bahrain’s Cosmo and Pakistani-American participant Noahs Heark. “The track was inspired by a keyboard sequence Noahs Heark had shared with me on the last night in the studios,” Cosmo says. “By then, each studio computer contained enough rough edits and stems worthy of a compilation each.”
“Alpha Splits” reflects the kind of urgency required for a strong finish. Although densely layered, the track sheds unnecessary frills and gets straight to the point, firmly aiming at the dancefloor. Cosmo completed it that same night “on a corner chair in one of the studios.” It was the only studio left that wasn’t occupied by other participants trying to frantically finish tracks of their own. The last night of studio time is clearly not one to be wasted.
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