Filed under: Beats, Hip-Hop, Mellow, MIXTAPE | Tags: beat, beats, Chilled, hip hop instrumentals, melbourne, sample based, Soothing
My mind has been looping on beats of the heart…. because of Skomes. Take Care of yours by looping these sweet sounds for your heartbeat.
Filed under: Beats, Chillwave, Jazz, Mellow | Tags: beat, beats, Chilled, instrumental hip hop, Jazz, music, sample based, Soothing
An evergreen herb will always show us the light… maybe I’m not talking about thyme, but only the aroma of THYMEWILLTELL.. sweetness by Twit One
Filed under: Chilled, Chillwave, Classical, Electronica | Tags: Chilled, Electronica, music, Soothing
Filed under: Electronica, Experimental, Upbeat, Vocals | Tags: Electronica, Guitar, Soothing, Synth, vocals
I had been sleeping on this lush release from youngteam, released a month ago, Headspace sounds like the result of throwing bunch of great sounding synths, vocal snippets, percussive sounds and guitar into some sort of big musical cyclotron (if only it was that easy). Also it’s in 432hz tuning- (read this if you want to know more about that).
Head over to youngteam‘s soundcloud for more.
Filed under: Chilled, Vocals | Tags: Acoustic, Chilled, independant, Soothing, vocals
I didn’t realise, but I had my speakers turned up really, really far when I hit play on the intro track of Treehouse so my first reaction was HOLY CRAP THAT BASS IS LOUD! But even with my stupidity getting in the way, it made for an enriching listen.
For a bit of background, Dr. Bones is a future beat producer out of NYC (I’m sure regular readers will enjoy his two free EPs to be found here and here) while Marigold is a Boston-based vocalist. The pair have created a layered electronic-folky type sound full of them delicious organic samples. My heart was pounding a mile a minute after being startled by the initial volume I had my speakers set to (again, my fault- not theirs), but luckily the album is beautifully relaxing.
Filed under: Chilled, Dance | Tags: bee ampersand, Chilled, Dance, Deep, downtempo, fuck the radio, House, house track, melbourne, melbourne australia, music, Soothing, willow beats, willowbeats
Bee Ampersand remixes fellow Fuck the Radio Collective members Willow Beats‘ track Blue into a simplistic chilled house track.
Filed under: Rock | Tags: Electronica, Guitar, music, progressive, Progressive Rock, Rock, Soothing, squarehead
Squarehead have been hard at work on their new EP Fables and have released the intricate Diddy Kong as a taste. Enjoy.
Filed under: Chilled, Mellow, Vocals | Tags: chet faker, melbourne, melbourne australia, mellow, Pop, Soothing, vocals
This is going to be all over the blogosphere but how could I resist. Local superstar Chet Faker (who skyrocketed to stardom with his amazing cover of Blackstreet’s No Diggity) teaming up with the totally dope Kilo Kish (check out K+ if you missed the boat on her).
I caught a bit of Chet Faker‘s set at Splendour in the Grass (major Aussie music festival) and his fan-base ranged from drunk teens to groovy middle-aged couples. A testament to the brilliant accessibility of his music.
Filed under: Ambient, Chilled, Electronica, Experimental, Party, Vocals | Tags: ambient, Chilled, de landa, Deep, downtempo, Electronica, experimental, fuck the radio, melbourne australia, music, music event, Soothing, vocals
At age 19, Thomas Guida aka. Leaks is the youngest member of the Fuck the Radio Collective. His De Landa EP (out on the free digital label Absent Fever) was put out late May, and is holding up to be one of my favourite releases of the year (check out the brilliant I’m Glad You’re Still Here). He’s finally got a release party together with supports from Audego, Surf Dad and fellow brilliant Fuck the Radio artists Alta.
If you are in Melbourne on the 19th, you can head down to Ding Dong lounge, where Guida will be giving away 100 limited physical copies of the EP for free, and also playing for you live. As you can imagine, I have seen him live before and just a hint: it’s a good gig to bring a special guy/girl friend along to for holding hands and looking into each-other’s eyes n shit.
OR just go with your 100% nothing suss platonic mates and chill out to some soothing beats either way.
Peep the event here -> https://www.facebook.com/events/1398726227006016/
Filed under: Chilled, Vocals | Tags: album, Chilled, downtempo, melbourne artists, music, Pop, Soothing, vocals
One of my favourite local young Melbourne artists, Wintercoats released the soothing EP Heartful in April as a ‘name your price’ download via Bandcamp.
Wintercoats will be performing at the Yes Please 2nd Birthday Party happening in Melbourne on July 18 at The Worker’s Club with live sets in the band room from artists on the Yes Please artists I’lls, Fishing, Wintercoats, Guerre and The Townhouses. Plus DJ sets in the front bar from Oscar Key Sung, Andras Fox, Simon Winkler, Tim Shiel and Adam Christou.
Filed under: Ambient, Chilled, Chillwave, Electronica, Vocals | Tags: ambient, Chilled, downtempo, Electronica, Guitar, melbourne australia, music, oliver tank, Soothing, vocals
Melbourne-based Dylan Hill shows a great deal of heart in his productions, with the same mellowing touch of say, Leaks or even Holy Other.
The Fall blends recorded guitar with some fluttery electronic instrumentation, some soft-to the touch percussive samples and delicate vocals- a style that’s rapidly developing it’s own little place in the greater scheme of electronic music through the likes of Oliver Tank, the aforementioned Leaks and many more.
Filed under: Beats, Chilled, Electronica | Tags: beats, Chilled, Electronic, Electronica, music, sample based, Soothing, Trip-Hop
Eleven groovy beats by Sydney producer Spoonty have made their way onto bandcamp for a new release called Feels. Quite a well-polished production overall, this is no mere collection of rough ‘n raw beats with none of the tracks falling below three minutes; these are all fully fleshed out grooves to get down to.
Something about this album reminds me of the style of Bonobo, which can never be a bad thing. Heaps sings out with immaculate vocal chops while Forest makes use of a smoothly carved up flute. Quite frankly, the samples fit perfect like honey and lemon- while the beats are as smooth as Morgan Freeman’s voice after a nice honey and lemon tea. The whole thing is musically delicious experience.
Filed under: Beats, Chilled, Hip-Hop, Jazz | Tags: beat, beats, Chilled, Hip Hop, instrumental hip hop, music, sample based, Soothing, Trip-Hop
San Francisco producer/MC Old Dirty Socks (or LO his rap alias) is an imminent artist from the US who is gaining popularity globally, having worked with Aussie legend Ta-Ku on a compilation project Night Swimmers as well as names like Prof. Logik, Fonetik Simbol and Venezuela’s Doktor Rheal to name a few. Releasing both instrumental beats as well as a few vocal tracks, ODS is a versatile musician with a clear passion for hip hop that manifests in his composition, both production and flow.
Dirty Socks Volume Three is the perfect combination of raw hip-hop percussion under and evocative jazzy melodies. The irresistible vinyl crackle and nostalgic vibes of each beat hold the album together to create a natural and effortless story through a warm selection of classic 70s soul samples. Similar to Apollo Brown and Mattron who have that same filtered soul style. The seemingly seamless flow of each track as well as that chopped vinyl/trip hop sound we all dig make this an accessible album over which to spit rhymes and jam, two-step with your lover, or just to bop your head to and max out. Not your typical neck snapping beats; the album is a delightful mixture of subtle beat drops and boom bap drums.
Filed under: Chilled, Jazz, Vocals | Tags: Chilled, downtempo, Jazz, Pop, Soothing, vocals
I’ve had this one for a-while, but I have to share, because Brussels-based Sir Deckster is a really fantastic find. With a solid musical fusion of various elements- there’s a hint of The XX, perhaps a little SBTRKT and everything in-between. Rewind Me Up features some smooth jazzy vocals which mesh very well with the intricate percussion and fluttery ambiance.
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