best of the month

May 27 2022

Best of the Moon: Best Tracks of the Month – Chapter Five

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month A lone acacia, best of the month, best of the moon, Chris culfield, Daverage j. normal, dubstep, Electro pop, electronic, electronic house, Henry aberson, house, Indie pop, joyeur, loveta, Mini sants, Natalie rogers, Ozz Gold, Pete hollis, pop, Rombolini matteo, Rye catchers, seduoze, sø, techno, The river, There's talk, Tim Scott, v-train, WOTTS

Welcome to the Moon!

Summer is coming, you can feel it in the streets, as Childish Gambino would say. We are feeling it, and we bet you are feeling it too… come on, it’s in the air.

We cannot wait to dive into the Summer and participate in this busy Music Festival Schedule ahead. And that’s because we brought you all these incredible tunes this month, that will keep you company while trying to make yourself busy in this very painful wait.

“Every day gets hotter than the one before”, not here in the UK though. In our beloved cold and humid London weather (sigh) happens quite the contrary. But all these tunes that we are going to showcase today definitely moved us and warmed our bodies. It is not possible to stay still while listening to these songs Space Traveller, we warned you.

Let the journey to the moon begin.

Mini Sants – “Stay”

Mini Sants is a producer based in New York, who just released his new single “Stay” featuring Oli-J. Even though Mini Sants is based in a city that is cold most of the year, his last tune is incredibly warm and summery.

We can easily imagine ourselves near the beach during the sunset, with this song in the background. The vocal melody from Oli-J perfectly merges with the rest of the instrumentation, being co-protagonist together with the Future Bass synths.

The sound design is incredibly well-curated and gives also space to the very groovy drum kit used here. The trumpet that comes towards the end, really took us by surprise, but it fits perfectly with the sunny mood of the track. “Stay” conveys warm and positive vibes, and it’s the perfect tune to put on the radio while going to the beach

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/minisants/

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/minisants

Sø – “Involved”

Atlanta-based Producer SØ and singer-songwriter Notifi, recently put out an incredibly catchy tune called “Involved”. We’re glad that the internet exists, otherwise, this beautiful collaboration would never happen, the duo meet indeed on the web, and then recorded and produced the track together in Miami.

This track was recorded last summer, and has indeed some nice warm vibes that make this tune easily a solid summer hit. The drum slightly reminisces a reggaeton rhythm, however, it keeps a smooth sound that doesn’t overwhelm the mix and gives a lot of space to Notifi’s vocals.

Notifi adds an RnB approach, with an outstanding performance that showcases his talent and his perfect control of the melody notes. The bass synth gives more depth to the song creating a sound design that steps more into the Synthwave genre. We loved this track fondly, and it’s going to accompany us during the summer as well, hoping that this incredible duo will collaborate again to some other tunes.

INSTAGRAM SØ: https://instagram.com/sean_ohhh

INSTAGRAM NOTIFI: https://www.instagram.com/Notifi/

Rombolini Matteo – “I AM ROMBO 2.0”

The festival season is near and Rombolini Matteo is extremely aware of that. His new tune called I AM ROMBO 2.0 has an incredibly well-curated sound design that stands perfectly in both Hardstyle and EDM genres.

Rombolini Matteo is originally from Livorno, Italy, but it sounds absolutely International, we can easily figure him next to other big names like Don Diablo, Headhunterz and Salvatore Ganacci. It won’t be a surprise for us to see him on the next Tomorrowland line-up.

Rombolini definitely knows how to keep his audience entertained, every drop sounds a little different and the build-ups and FX used in the track are perfectly crafted with in mind a jumping audience ready to smash everything. If you have the possibility to see Rombolini Matteo live, don’t absolutely miss this chance.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_rombo_dj/

There’s Talk – “Lightleak”

There’s Talk is a trio band formed in Oakland, California, and their dreamy and mesmerizing sound is at its best on their last single “Lightleak”.

“Lightleak” is an electronic-based song with some shoegaze vibes and effects that are less typical of the genre but that sound amazingly on Olivia Lee’s vocals. The reverbs and delay create a peaceful soundscape where multiple layers of vocals give a sense of distance and melancholy.

The melody is indeed very melancholic and nostalgic, emotions that are reinforced by Olivia’s lyrics, that with clever and poetic metaphors talk about the condition of being beaten down and slowly finding the light and a way to rise up again. Themes that a lot of people can relate to, that’s indeed an uplifting tune that all Dream Pop aficionados should not miss.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therestalk/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheresTalk/

Joyeur – “Underbelly”

Joyeur is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles and she just released in the 25th of May her debut album “How to Love Yourself and Not Destroy Everything”, which we are also going to cover more in-depth in one of our Space Discoveries.

Her lead single for the album is “Underbelly”, an anthemic electro-pop track that has a music video also co-directed by Joyeur, which you can find here. The main theme of this song, which is also greatly portrayed by the music, is trying to expose yourself, and show who you really are. Under the clothes, inside our body, who are we?

In the music video, we see Joyeur constantly changing clothes, and the renounce on all of them exposing her true self. The track is extremely well produced with a drum kit that resembles some Nine Inch Nails instrumentals and a catchy melody that reminded us of works from Banks and Japanese Breakfast. Underbelly is a very solid lead single, anyway, we really suggest you listen to the whole album to understand Joyeur’s true nature and musical nuances.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itsjoyeur/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itsJoyeur/

The River – “Tick Tock”

We are incredibly excited to introduce in this Best Of The Moon THE RIVER, an incredible artist, singer, and songwriter based in Denver, US.

Her style is a blend of electronic/future pop and R&B, you can rest assured this is going to be your new favorite one!

“Tick Tock” is her latest release and we got blown away by the uniquity of the song, with a singular arrangement and spectacular vocals, quite impossible to dislike this tune.

The song features the typical wobbly synths of the future bass, mixed with acoustic instruments and accompanied by the rhythm of some very clean drums, all topped with enchanting vocals and encouraging lyrics.

Incredible track, we personally loved the sound design and the “chill vibes” this track can give, you definitely can’t miss out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.river.sings/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRiverSings

Tim Scott – “Roller Skating”

We’re excited to welcome once again to Spacesour this incredible artist that always leaves us speechless: TIM SCOTT, a phenomenal artist that previously caught our heart with his release “Escape To Paradise”. He’s finally back with his latest release “Roller Skating”, a powerful mix of “good vibes” electronic pop/dance, and a series of snappy guitar melodies.

This tune personally brought us to the moon with the impressive sound design, as we can listen at the beginning of the song to the incredibly clean and energetic drums, and the electronic synths playing emotional melodies.

The tune also brings a kind of funky vibe thanks to the rhythmic slap bass, amazingly blended with the drums: what can we say, this is absolute perfection!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timscottguitar/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimScottGuitar

Loveta – “More Than Fun”

Time to share a brand new artist, singer, and songwriter from Christchurch, New Zealand, we give a warm welcome to LOVETA! She caught our hearts with her first debut single called “More Than Fun”.

Loveta has a powerful and vibrant voice, with soulful notes and pop reminiscence, she shows off all her skills in a stunning and confident vocal performance.

The song has an incredible musical arrangement made of acoustic instruments and mixed to give that retro sound to recall the 80s/90s, with an upbeat drum rhythm and a funky groove this is the kind of tune that will let you shake your head while listening!

Loveta’s vocals blend perfectly with the style of the song and give life to an incredible dance tune that we’d easily listen to on the radio or the top hits on Spotify!

You can listen to the official video available on Youtube, clicking here.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/loveta.music/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_QnbkPJRfNKap9l-D32rA

Pete Hollis – “Why Is Your Hand Touching Mine”

This is an incredible artist and producer from Greenville, US, active in the music industry from 2020 with thousands of streams, we welcome to this list PETE HOLLIS.

Pete is not just a producer: he takes care of everything, from the musical arrangement to the lyrics, to the mix and mastering of the songs to the distributions on the platforms, definitely an incredibly skilled artist and for sure a real hard worker!

His latest release is called “Why is Your Hand Touching Mine”, an electronic 80s style song with a dreamy mood, captivating vibes, and an high attention to the sound selection with dynamic transitions and ethereal reverbs.

This song will instantly put you in a great frame of mind with its amazing synths and uplifting melodies, bringing you on a journey that you won’t forget.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/petehollis_/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4CXel81lUn1gUMfdmOieaA

Seduoze – “Loudest Silence”

SEDUOZE is an amazing artist, musician, and music producer from Kelkheim, Germany, after many years of experience and studies he’s now focused on his project crafting EDM.

His latest release is a trance production in collaboration with Emeline Kaye called “Loudest Silence”.

This is an upbeat song that boasts emotional notes and sharp synths, with some incredible arpeggio leads and a beautiful progression of chords.

Emeline’s voice is soft and angelic and fits perfectly in the mix, giving the listener a dreamy vibe and bringing him on a wonderful journey.

The structure of the song is arranged in a perfect way, making sure that over 4 minutes of music are never enough! An enchanting masterpiece from this duo, hopefully, will listen to more from them in the future!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seduoze/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDC85jbIxPrr7bTvJp5CNKg

V-Train – “Sunset On The BLVD”

After being part of our OuterSpace selection, we are delighted to welcome in this “best of the month” edition this incredible artist that always comes up with some really cool stuff: we’re talking about V-TRAIN, and he finally released his latest track called “Sunset On The BLVD”.

This is a chill/lofi upbeat song that features beautiful melodies and boasts an incredibly unique sound design.

You wouldn’t say, but some of the sounds we hear in the song were made with an electric guitar, processed later in a remarkable creative way.

The song will be able to bring you on a relaxation journey, clearing up your mind and letting you stop thinking about your problems, instantly putting you in a peaceful mindset. Don’t miss out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vtrainmusic/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx9Qkv72NJ0ngHFR1ebRqZA

Natalie Rogers – “Full Body”

After extensive experience working in a piano bar, Natalie Rogers just came back after 6 years of hiatus with an incredibly catchy pop track called “Full Body”. All this time gave her enough expertise to produce the entire song on her own.

Even though it is totally self-produced the tune is incredibly solid. The arrangement presents a funky bassline that perfectly merges with the other instruments and synths. The chords donate a soul/RnB feel to the song, the melody though is more pop-centered, and adds the right catchiness to the track.

The vocals and chords reminded us of early works from Frank Ocean, and while the production definitely reminisces Charlie Puth’s works. This electro-pop came out at the right time, just before summer started, a perfect soundtrack for a warm afternoon near the shore.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/natalierogersmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/natalierogersmusic

Daverage J. Normal – “Incredulous”

Based in the UK, London, this DJ and electronic producer will stay in our minds for a really long time. Coming to an epiphany after having been working on music every day for 70 days, Daverage J. Normal came to us with this savage Dark Wave tune called Incredulous.

Daverage’s work reminded us of Carpenter Brut at times, anyway Daverage J. Normal us an incredibly unique sound. Merging techno and retro wave elements, he created a vivid sound design full of instrumental layers where the protagonist is the immense bass synth sound.

Daverage J. Normal‘s music slaps you in the face harder than you think. Not even Will Smith will reach the magnitude of this song’s slapiness. Perfect tune for a dark techno club night, we can imagine ourselves walking in the club with our cocktail in our hand, feeling extremely cool.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daveragenormal/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DaverageNormal

Henry Aberson – “Hang It Up”

Henry Aberson, a drummer based in Tulsa, just released this soul song called “Hang It Up”. The vocalist in this song is Nariah Taylor, an incredible singer that with her smooth and chill style brings a flawless performance to the track.

Her style and melody reminded us of Corrine Cailey Rae at times, but with a more soul-ish approach to the songwriting. On the piano, there’s the craft of Korey Keys, based in Los Angeles, that creates a soft layer of sound design that reminisces Ray Mankazarek’s songwriting with his smooth organ sound and virtuosity.

The drums, made by Henry Aberson, perfectly accompany all the instruments and vocal melody giving the right space to every pattern and riff. All the fills made by Henry Aberson, while they might be seen as minimal, are all well thought out and in line with this incredibly calming soul tune. Perfect song to hear during the evening while sipping a whiskey on the balcony, letting the bad thoughts wash away.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aberson_music/?hl=en

OZZ GOLD – “Rest Of Me”

Ozz Gold is a DJ and producer based in Las Vegas, and with his last tune “Rest Of Me”, he’s already making us eager to go to a sunny electronic music festival this summer.

Ozz Gold sound is extremely solid, and this house tune proves how he can craft a perfect build-up with a chorus full of greatly designed synths. The catchiness of the arrangement and structure reminded us of Calvin Harris, even though when Calvin’s singing brings a baritone approach to the song, Ozz Gold’s vocals are definitely higher, tenor-like, which opens up the song even more.

The track merges perfectly elements from both progressive house and tropical house, with some uplifting tunes, typical of the EDM culture. This song will help you to be set free from your problems and finally move on, themes that most people will feel related to, and we would love to sing the chorus in a busy festival like ULTRA, just to name one…

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ozzgold/

Chris Caulfield – “Feelings”

Chris Caufield is a musician based in Toronto, Canada and producer StoneBridge just released this new remix of Chris Caufield’s tune called “Feeling”.

On his original tunes, Chris creates a sound design that takes inspiration from lo-fi, and alternative rock music. Anyway in this new rendition StoneBridge brings Chris’ vocals into a totally different realm.

This remix is more EDM fused, with a techno minimal drum approach, that still keeps Chris’ raw energy and his peculiar style that stands perfectly between rock and hip hop.

We love listening to remixes that give a different twist and meaning to a tune, and StoneBridge did his job perfectly, crafting some amazing synths and build-up that would sound on a club night or on a happy house during sunset.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itschriscaulfield/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/melancaulic

Rye Catchers – “Ordinary”

We want to bring to the table this incredible project called RYE CATCHERS! This is a group of talents across the world compiled by the amazing songwriter and producer David McClintick Roberts.

The latest track released is called “Ordinary” and features the stunning voice of Nekane, and the unreal beat made by the Nigerian DJ duo Maze X Mxtreme.

The track starts with a fascinating intro, quickly catching our ears and giving us a feeling of mystery. The vocals confidently join the track, where also the upbeat drum patterns join the game giving the tune a crazy groove.

The progression of chords is astonishing, it reminded us of the style of Zedd, we are definitely listening to a unique sound here, and for sure not easy to find something like this around.

The song gets better every more minute you listen to it, stay assured you’ll get into loop mode for a while!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryecatchersmusic/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWNX140mmQEVHV9-sj2uqA

Wotts – “Lemonade”

As we already noticed with some other artists on this list, we love to bring in more music from artists we enjoyed previously, so we want to introduce once again the fantastic Canadian duo: WOTTS.

They are back with another track called “Lemonade”, and also this time they couldn’t disappoint us: a fresh and chill lofi/indiepop production boasting electronic 80s synths and minimal vocals, all topped up with an incredibly dreamy and happy mood.

The song is extremely catchy from the beginning, with its peculiar pluck-synth you’ll be instantly projected into a cheerful vibe, giving you a kind of peace of mind you’ve never experienced before.

This is definitely the right tune to accompany your travel vacations, suitable for a morning in the park, an afternoon on the beach, or a late evening on your sofa, honestly anytime is good to listen to this track. Don’t miss out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wottstheband

YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/wottstheband

David Baron And Fiona Glenn – “Champion”

Let’s present a really cool combination of style and sounds, we welcoming today DAVID BARON and FIONA GLENN!

These guys teamed up to make an incredible track: dynamic orchestra sounds mixed with electronic synths, and the stunning vocals of Fiona make this tune literally unforgettable.

Both of them already have millions of streams on Spotify and we don’t wonder why, they have some unbelievable musical skills and natural talent.

Their release is called “Champion”, an energic and compelling production that features emotional violins with enchanting melodies, cinematic drums, and sharp synths.

Despite the calm and soft style of the vocals, the lyrics are quite strong and motivating, like the chorus says: “You’re a fighter, Gonna light ya, No hit and run let the rising sun, Light the cracks, Where the weak ones run”.

Overwhelming one, a great tune to start your day reminding us how strong we are!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/davidofbaron

May 15 2022

Outer Space: Monthly Track Selection – Vol 4

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month alternative, amy correa bell, best of the month, brandoslife, cmfrt, david mac, diana bidea, drew hunter, electronic, gloomy june, helen, irys, james bene, jay coast, lorraine bautista, multi-genre, outer space, Rap, rekka, sharl, tess liautaud, tja, trap, yutzi, yxl ayo

Welcome to the Outer Space!

e can’t believe that’s already our 4th journey in the most unknown places of the universe of this incredibly diverse and thrilling music industry, which is thriving nowadays more than ever before. As the universe is expanding so our expedition brings us to places you and us guys never saw before.

This month we discovered some dark pop, trap and electro tunes, yet some very uplifting and positive indie tunes, showing us how the space is indeed made by both incredibly dark parts and immensely bright suns.

That’s definitely one of the most compelling selection of artists we have ever had and we are extremely anxious to present them to you.

Let’s begin our Outer Space journey.

Amy Correa Bell – “Anyways”

An incredible artist with over 10 years of experience in the music industry, we introducing AMY CORREA BELL, a singer and songwriter based in San Fernando Valley, US.

With more than half a million streams in total on Spotify, Amy is able to mix her vocal character with her sensitive, wide-open lyrics, making this a perfect combo that creates her unique style. She just released her latest song called “Anyways”, a song about the aspects of a relationship. The tune has a retro, thrilling mood, a sound that brings us back to the late 80s with its mellow synthesizers and the hip-hop-style drum beat.

Amy’s vocals sit perfectly well on the beat, making the song pleasant to listen to while the listener can focus both on the musical arrangement and the vocal lyrics.

Make sure you listen to the song through the official music video above.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/amycorreabell/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/amycorreabell

Brandoslife – “Mistakes”

Introducing a very young lad on this list, with some phenomenal skills that will leave you astonished: we are talking about BRANDOSLIFE, a singer/songwriter and producer from London, UK.

His latest release “Mistakes” is an R&B production that blends afrobeat rhythms and melodic synths, giving life to a groovy and pleasing track.

Brandoslive’s vocals here are spot on with a crazy flow, narrative lyrics, and outstanding performance that clearly shows his competence and passion for music.

We’re honestly blown away by the quality of this production, a smooth track that you’ll certainly enjoy on any occasion.

This song is definitely a free trip to the moon and back, don’t miss out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brandoslife_/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hjLtPz-RsC39SbgedzLug

Gloomy June – “Always Gonna Let You Down”

Next is a new band based in San Francisco, US, with a retro indie pop-driven style. Let’s give a warm welcome to the amazing GLOOMY JUNE, a 4-pieces music band that has just released its second single “Always Gonna Let You Down”.

This sound reminded us a bit of Paramore and The1975, a mix of compelling energy and retro 80s style synths, dynamic and charming vocals that will capture your heart for sure!

The tune has an upbeat rhythm that features electronic synths, electric guitars, and very energetic vocals with sensational melodies, which are incredibly remarkable.

We can feel this band has a real passion for music and their enthusiasm is reflected through their songs, with delightful arrangements, and solid and captivating lyrics.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gloomyjuneca/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheYAxes

Sharl – “I Fell In Love”

SHARL is a brand new artist, singer, and songwriter who just got into the music industry this year, with 4 releases during the past 4 months.

“I Fell In Love” is the song we’ll get a closer look into it, a pop production with emotional melodies and astounding notes!

The tune starts with a short hint of the remarkable chorus, with Sharl vocals accompanied by a few synths; the verse plays softly with a chill mood, where percussions enter the track adding some variety to the song. The song leads then to the chorus made of future electronic sounds, trap drums, and pop vocal chops, all guided by Sharl’s beautiful voice and her tough and direct lyrics. Definitely, the kind of tune some people can relate to, we highly recommend keeping an eye on this artist and checking out her upcoming album this year!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sharlmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SHARL-112695057898786

Tess Liautaud – “On The Cusp”

Another brand new artist in this Volume.4, talking about the amazing singer/songwriter TESS LIAUTAUD, incredible talent now based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Tess has released 2 songs so far, the latest one called “On The Cusp”: an acoustic indie/folk production that will easily reach the deepest corners of your heart, with its overwhelming guitars and its majestic vocal lines.

The song starts with a beautiful acoustic guitar arpeggio, followed by Tess’s vocals with a soft, vibrant timbre, with her distinctive way of singing like storytelling. The tune brings in some clean drums later on, and it gets quite emotional with a series of minor chords that gave us goosebumps.

Extremely characteristic production here, nearly 5 minutes of listening will go pretty fast!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockyraccoon_tess

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/tessandthetravellinghearts

TJA – “IDFLU”

Excited to introduce this amazing rapper, singer, and songwriter from Flint, US, with years of experience and a wide amount of songs released in the past 3 years: welcoming in this Vol.4 TJA, with his latest track “IDFLU”!

This is an ambitious project that merges together flawless rap lines with melodic and catchy hooks, all garnished with solid and neat instrumentals.

“IDFLU” will put you in a real good mood, with its happy beat and these remarkable vocals it’s pretty hard to not fall in love with this song. The song starts with a marvelous guitar melody that will instantly give you chill vibes, following the amazing flow of TJA the track gets a great groove and will promptly catch your attention with his lyrics!

This guy is a true talent with an incredible style, definitely, a must listen!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/TJAofficial

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/TJAofficia

DIANA BIDÈA – “PRP”

DIANA BIDÈA is an artist, singer, and songwriter based in New York, US, with a fanbase on TikTok of nearly 400 thousand followers.

Diana is a pure talent, with her parents both musicians, we can say she definitely has music in her blood!

Her latest track is called “PRP”: this is a pop/R&B track with a very unique style, thanks to the elaborated instrumental and the stunning vocals of Diana.

She has incredible attention to detail, as we can hear in the vocal’s structure which is full of vocalizes, harmonizations, adlibs, and choirs, giving the song the right amount of wideness and dynamic. This is a powerful and confident production that we personally enjoyed a lot with its remarkable melodies and the extremely particular sound design, definitely a tune that stands out from the crowd. Don’t miss out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dianabideamusic/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCodZw1NgbIAycMVwYcQ8NOA

Helen – “Morals”

When we start talking about talented artists, we can’t forget to name HELEN, an independent singer/songwriter from Silver Spring, US. Her style merges pop and R&B, topping up with an extremely distinctive voice character, making a refined captivating, and delightful sound.

Her latest release “Morals” has an incredible vibe, with a sound recalling our early 2000s, with an outstanding vocal performance this song will certainly bring you on an outer space journey that you definitely won’t forget.

The tune starts with a decisive bass, followed by retro synths and very cool vocal chops; Helen’s vocals enter right after, with a charming style and incredibly catchy themes.

The track brings in percussive elements, with a classic R&B style drum pattern and very interesting parts of filtered drums and 808s.

Incredible tune from Helen, you definitely don’t want to miss this out.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/helenkebede/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS6HVtNBS_g

Rekka – “Light One Up” ft King Thayo

That’s the anthem weed aficionados were waiting for. Representing the Oregon scene we have Rekka with her last tune called “Light one Up”. The song features international performing artist King Thayo, bringing some chill reggae-ish vibes to the tune.

The track perfectly merges hip hop and reggae styles, making this tune the best background music for when you’re rolling a spliff. Perfect song to listen to at home with some friends before enjoying some munchies.

Anyway, this would sound amazingly during a rave with a giant sound system on, we already imagine Rekka and King Thayo fostering the crowd with a blunt in the air, screaming “Light One Up”.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealrekka/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealRekka/

Yutzi – “Give Me The Blame”

Yutzi is an emerging band based in emerging Maryland, Baltimore. They recently released their single “Give Me The Blame”, a song that gave us the chills, the perfect background for a relaxing evening in the summer.

We imagined ourselves on the beach with the sun going down, with this folk-rock tune playing. The song has some folk vibes at its core that reminded us of earlier Jack Johnson tunes, the track definitely has a calming atmosphere due to the soothing vocal melody and vocalist’s timbre.

The trumpets keep evolving during the song, an important layer in the music production that gives so much more depth to the song and makes it stand out from other folk tunes. That’s a perfect tune for spring and we hope you gonna enjoy it as much as we did.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yutzi_band/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/yutzimusic

Drew Hunter – “Give It All Away” (feat. lostalongtheway)

Drew Hunter is a fresh emerging artist based in Denver, US. He just released his debut single “Give it All Away”, a tune that’s mainly pop at its core, but that brings some interesting elements that already create the foundation for Drew Hunter.

The arrangement and synth reminded us of the EDM/pop period between 2008 and 2010, before dubstep went big on club nights, and electro-pop anthems were very melancholic and nostalgic.

We did feel nostalgic listening to this tune, thanks also to the very catchy chorus that Drew brings. The featuring with lostalongtheway works perfectly, bringing some subtle emo trap elements. lostalongtheway made us think a lot about Yungblud, and they definitely share a unique talent and very catchy screamy-like voice.

The right mix of pop and electronic in the production makes this tune a really catchy hit, and we wish the best to these new incredibly fresh artists.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drewhuntermusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/drewhuntermusic

David Mac – “Feel The Same”

David Mac is a singer based on the Gold Coast, Australia. He just released his second single called “Feel The Same”, and we were really surprised by it. Being based in one of the sunniest places in the world, we would expect this compelling dark RnB tune.

The song merges different music genres and styles, creating unique instrumentation that gives the right space for David’s performance to shine. The song has some trap-ish hit hats and different synth that resemble the ones from a more progressive house tune. It all works perfectly together.

There are many ear candies in this tune, and we loved the sudden appearance of acoustic guitars throughout the tune. David Mac‘s performance is incredibly heartfelt, and makes us feel very empathetic. A solid RnB tune that fans of early Weeknd’s releases would love.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/davidmac__/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/the.davidmac

CMFRT. – “Facelift” (Feat. Jay Coast)

“Facelift” is a solid trap release co-produced by rappers/producers Jaheem and cmfrt. based in Saint Louis, US and featuring Jay Coast. The instrumental beat presents an ethereal 808 bass paired with a slick hit hat sound that give the right space to the vocal production in the mix.

The vocal effects are used in a very creative way, through reverbs and delays, which become more present in the second half of the song. We dig a lot the sudden change in tempo that happens after almost 2 minutes of the song, giving a psychedelic turn to the track.

The overall sound design reminisces works from Travis Scott and Drake, the whole tune is very consistent and would sound very smooth next to other big names on a playlist presented by a DJ during a busy club night.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/david__joseph/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/get.cmfrt

Irys – “Weirdo”

Irys is a singer/songwriter based in Berlin and her single Weirdo just came out keeping us company during our most melancholic nights. Weirdo is her first single in 2022 and just her 6th single release. She already established a solid sound that brings some dark vibes to a pop-based tune.

The songwriting reminded us of some of the darkest Billie Eilish releases paired with Charlie XCX unpredictability and vintage synth sounds. The synths indeed reminisce some obscure 80s release and the vocals are extremely catchy yet mysterious.

Berlin is a city where electronic music thrives, and this tune brings some peculiar elements of the minimal techno scene merging it with pop elements. The result is a very attractive track, full of charm and mystery.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itsirys/

James Bene – “Mountain”

James Bene, singer based in Los Angeles, recently released his third release “Mountain”. James’ lyrics are extremely well thought out, and the whole tune is incredibly uplifting. “Mountains” makes us indeed feel like we are climbing a mountain going over our obstacles and fears.

James shows all his vocals skills, with a great falsetto part towards the end. That’s the Apex of the song and made us feel like we indeed reached the top, inhaling some of the freshest air through our nostrils, and feeling more alive than ever.

That’s a tune full of emotion with an incredible arrangement and an inspirational piano pattern. If you’re going through a hard time this is definitely the song for you to overcome all your fears and uncertainties in life.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/Jamesbene/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/JamesBeneMusic

Lorraine Bautista – “Frontline”

Lorraine Bautista is an RnB singer based in Los Angeles, releasing her second single called Frontline. That’s her first single for 2022, yet she’s able to craft a really peculiar sound that merges old-school RnB with newer trap-inspired sounds.

Lorraine’s vocals are incredibly charming and soothing. The instrumentation perfectly fits with her vocal style and particular timbre, with a sub synth that often pairs with a solid bass synth pattern throughout the song.

The production is extremely well-curated and the reverb and delay applied to the vocals give an ethereal vibe that conveys an intimate performance that sounds extremely heartfelt. Perfect tune for an evening happy hour party along the beach. Lorraine Bautista is very talented and she will definitely have a lot else to say with her next releases.

YXL Ayo – “Go To Sleep”

Directly from the UK, Lincolnshire rapper YXL Ayo surprised us with his single “Go To Sleep”. Even tho his based in the UK, YXL Ayo sound and style reminisce a more global kind of sound, rather than the Grime’s scene.

YXL Ayo not only brings a very solid flow over the beat, but he also sings some very compelling melodies which are incredibly catchy and supported by a very well-curated production.

Even though the beat might sound minimal, the track is full of ear candies which makes every listen unique. Three minutes go by very fast and we cannot stop pushing the release button. Talking about his lifestyle, YXL Ayo storytelling is very compelling and solid, picturing in vivid details everything that comes through his life with an audacious and bold pen.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yxlayo/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/yxlayo

May 1 2022

Best of the Moon: Best Tracks of the Month – Chapter Four

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month Allie Alvarado, Benji Matthews, best of the month, best of the moon, Caroline Trugman, De Antiquis Et Novis, Doosc, dubstep, DZILL, Electro pop, electronic, electronic house, Embers, Evin, Gabriel Munoz, Griffter, house, Indie pop, Jamythyst, Julient, Juracan, Kaeley Jade, Larry Jae, Milano The Don, Obeeyay, Ozz Gold, pariz, pop, Ryal, Serena Sophia, Skylar Lee, Tainted Youth, Tate Sedar, techno, The Other Realm, Tigs, Timmy The Boy

Welcome to the Moon!

Finally, spring has arrived, and so to space. Yep, spring exists in space as well dear Space Traveller. I can tell you this because in our monthly expedition we found a recurring mood of blooming songs from different planets, nebulas, and galaxies, that all together resembled some similar vibes. We called it “The Spring Mood”: all artists are now subconsciously getting ready for summer and we can notice this from the releases of this month.

We definitely went past the pessimism of the winter, and artists’ optimism is in the air (or in the void of the space in this case). Our selection of artists will warm you up for the summer vacations, giving you the perfect entertainment for the next couple of months to come, that’s for sure.

We definitely needed some warm Indie and Dance-Pop tunes that could wake us up from this lethargy, and we’re sure that all these incredible artists will warm up your busy day and mood as well.

Let the journey to the moon begin.

Embers – “Bluebird”

EMBERS is the incredible brand new project of an amazingly talented artist from London, UK.

Her debut single is called “Bluebird” and was released just a few weeks ago, already capturing our ears with her minimal retro style and her sick sound design.

The track was self-produced, and we can hear the incredible skills this artist has, navigating from remarkable lyrics, vibrant vocal notes, and impressive arrangements.

Bluebird is a song that has a lot to offer: groovy bass elements will make you move your body, while fascinating synth chords will set you free.

Incredible tune from Embers, She was definitely born to be an artist!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/emberscreates/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Embers-101064242361129/

Ozz Gold – “Unknown”

Bringing in more fresh vibes with another brand new project: OZZ GOLD.

Based in Las Vegas, US, Ozz Gold decided to quit his role as a pilot at the air force to follow his passion discovered just a while ago. Incredible guy who has a lot to tell for sure, his determination to pursue a different career can be noticed with his first release “Unknown”.

This is an energic dance tune that features melodic female vocals, compelling melodies, and detailed sound design. The song has a curated arrangement with suspenseful build-ups that lead to powerful drops: get ready to dance as this tune won’t make you stop to do so!

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/ozzgold

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/ozzgold

De Antiquis Et Novis – “Calm”

Presenting the project of Matthias Schorer, an amazing artist and producer from Munich, Germany, called “De Antiquis Et Novis”.

His latest release is “Calm”, featuring the incredible guitars of Edi Schrorer: this is a 6 minutes piece of art that will let you forget about time, and let you relax after a long busy day.

The tune has a refined sound design, with vintage synths and surrounding ethereal pads. Its groove is given by the incredibly clean and punchy drums, accompanied by an acid bass that gives the track a mysterious vibe. The guitars do their job amazingly well, playing some rhythmic plucked parts, and some lead solos, this song will guide you during your full relaxation time.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/de_antiquis_et_novis_music/

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Y7o85smmv1GRHdoc7

Skylar Lee – “Hotel In A Hurry”

SKYLAR LEE is an amazing artist, singer, and songwriter based in Nashville, US.

We felt to include her latest release “Hotel In A Hurry” in this best picks of the month for its emotional vibes and the incredible vocal performance of Skylar. This is a chill tune that let the listener focus on a few elements, enhancing the experience of a relaxed listening, featuring the enchanting voice of Skylar, a stage grand Piano, ambient fx, and mellow percussion.

As simple as that, the song will bring you on a dream journey, and to a discovery of your deepest thoughts with beautiful and melancholic melodies.

This is an extremely high-quality production, mixed and mastered to some very high standard.. Perfect!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/skylarleemusic

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@skylarleemusic

Timmy The Boy – “Show You”

Things start getting spicy with the latest release from TIMMY THE BOY.

For those who don’t know him yet, Timmy The Boy is a trio led by the main vocalist and guitarist Timmy The Boy. Their latest track “Show Me” was released just a week ago, and that’s exactly the kind of tune we need right now to get ready for this summer.

This is an incredible track that will capture your heart from the very first seconds, with its captivating guitar melodies, solid peachy drums, and phenomenal arrangements.

The vocal lines have a sick style and the performance here is of incredibly high quality, Timmy knows for sure how to make stylish stuff! Don’t miss out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timmy.the.boy/?hl=en

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/user-165341482

Griffter – “All Out”

We’re all ready to party hard once again with another banger from GRIFFTER!

We are so glad to include his latest release “All Out” in this Best of the Month article after his first appearance on our Instagram page one year ago!

All Out is a dance/tech-house tune that features some sick synth-growl sounds and some trembling vocals from the amazing JONAS 2.0 that gives the song a unique touch!

Punchy and groovy drum patterns are synonyms of Griffter, he knows how to get you to the dancefloor and make you move like crazy!

Hands down to this amazing track, we’ll hit the loop button while we wait for his next bangers!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamgriffter/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7T14ZC6JZlVcB98Ce28vg

Dzill – “Free Yourself” Ft. Caroline Trugman

Once again DZILL is joining us in this chapter 4! After releasing the banger “Want Me Like That” back in 2021, he finally came back with another amazing tune called “Free Yourself”, featuring the wonderful singer CAROLINE TRUGMAN.

The song starts with some emotional piano chords, accompanying the beautiful voice of Caroline, with a slow verse, and a more rhythmic build-up brought in by a punchy kick drum and some wide pads.

The song then opens up with a strong melodic drop that features an incredible lead bass in a deep-house style, definitely the kind of grooves we love on our crazy nights out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dzillmusic/

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/dzillmusic

PARIZ – “Demons” (ft. Milano The Don, Go Hard)

A warm welcome back also to PARIZ with his latest release “Demons” featuring MILANO THE DON. After joining us in one of our previous Best Of The Moon, we can say this crazy lad never disappoints us!

You better get ready for this banger, this is an EDM/dubstep production made in collaboration with the Canadian-based producer GO HARD. The tune starts with a determined intro, a solid drum beat accompanying the rap vocals of Don during the verse, and releasing all its power during the drop in a truculent dubstep style with sharp synths and mad laser sounds.

The song ends with its final drop that goes into a pure hardcore mode, definitely the right song to be played at a festival, this would make the crowd go wild!

INSTAGRAM “PARIZ”: https://www.instagram.com/pariz_music/

INSTAGRAM ” GO HARD”: https://www.instagram.com/gohvrd/

INSTAGRAM “Milano The Don”: https://www.instagram.com/milanothedon/

Obeeyay – “Hard”

OBEEYAY is a singer and songwriter based in Utah, US, and he just released his latest single “Hard” which is part of his 5 tracks EP. Super fresh artist, with a total of 6 songs released between 2021-2022, we can say this incredible lad has definitely a gift.

Clever and solid lyrics combined with his amazing creativity and the brilliant use of his vocal melodies make sure that his songs become hits!

Hard is an electronic alternative pop production, definitely the kind of song that will put you in a good mood no matter what, with its upbeat rhythm and the impressive sound design of the synths: a must-listen for that daily boost of happiness.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/obeeyay

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/obeeyay

Gabriel Munoz – “Don’t Want Me”

Another amazing singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, US, is ready to join us this month with his outstanding vocals: we’re talking about GABRIEL MUNOZ.

His latest release “Don’t want me” is a moody dance/pop tune that got stuck in our heads with its catchy melodies.

The track starts with a melancholic intro and verse, where Gabriel’s vocals lead the song with a soft timbre and emotional lyrics. The song gets real groovy during the chorus, where upbeat drums join the party with a slap-up bass giving the track an amazing dynamic, also thanks to the impressive work done on the vocals, choirs, and harmonization. Everything is mixed to a high-quality standard, and we can tell you that the more you’ll listen to this track, the more you’ll get addicted to it!

Clever and solid lyrics combined with his amazing creativity and the brilliant use of his vocal melodies make sure that his songs become hits!

“Don’t want me” is an electronic alternative pop production, definitely the kind of song that will put you in a good mood no matter what, with its upbeat rhythm and the impressive sound design of the synths: a must-listen for that daily boost of happiness.

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/gabemunozmusic

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/gabrielmunozmusic/videos

Kaeley Jade – “Ego”

“Ego” is another stunning tune, the latest release of KAELEY JADE, singer and songwriter from Edmonton, Canada.

Kaeley’s voice can go from soft and calm to very strong and powerful: a magnificent talent that can’t really go unnoticed. Her vocal performances have the ability to hit right in the middle of your heart, combined with compelling and gifted lyrics, this artist is definitely the one you’d listen to while you having a “not so great” day.

Ego is a song about unhealthy relationships, that most of the time affect our happiness and comfort: a slow tempo, dynamic alternative pop production that features wide cinematic drums, ambient sound elements, and few acoustic instruments. The tune has been mixed and mastered to an impressively high standard, a pleasure to our ears!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kaeley_jade/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kaeleyjademusic

Serena Sophia – “Giving Me”

SERENA SOPHIA is an incredibly skilled artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter from Glasgow, UK.

Her latest release “Giving Me” is her first release of this 2022: a future pop production with R&B and soulful notes, with amazing vocal lines that will give you goosebumps.

The tune starts with a great nostalgic intro made of some reversed piano chords, along filtered vocal lines that a mellow effect. The verse opens up with a clean drum beat and reversed chord sounds; Serena here is able to give the song that melancholic/sorrowful mood with her astonishing timbre and her ability to reach unbelievable high notes.

The choruses are the climax of the song with the future bass-style synths and the powerful vocals: for sure you’ll get blown away by the energy of these!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/serenasophiamusic/

FACEBOOK:https://en-gb.facebook.com/serena.weir

Benji Matthews – “The Love Song Anthem”

Benji Matthew recently released his first tune of 2022 called The Love Song Anthem, and this comes after his album Timeless, which was released in 2021.

Benji is expanding his production and sound range, always keeping his pop attitude, and we are definitely digging his evolution in the Synth Pop genre.

You might have recognized Benji from one of his viral videos from X-Factor UK 2017, in case you didn’t go check him out here. Benji has an incredible dragging energy, which is extremely evident in his last single The Love Song Anthem, a tune that will sound amazingly on your car radio while heading to the beach. We cannot wait to see what other stuff has Benj ready for the rest of 2022 until then we still have this incredible tune on repeat.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/BenjisRealMusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Benjis.Music

Doosc – “Praha”

DoosC is a producer and composer from Luxemburg who just released his new electronic tune called Praha. For you who don’t know, Praha is the capital of the Czech Republic, a small city yet incredibly beautiful thanks to its colorful streets and architecture.

DoosC is able throughout the tune to tell a story through just the sound and different instruments. Praha is a journey that starts with a beggar playing his guitar in Praha and we follow his pat and evolution through the evolution of arrangement and sound of the tune.

Even though the tune starts with an acoustic guitar presenting it, Praha always remains a consistent electronic tune with a compelling bassline and kick that accompanies us on this journey. An incredible story that perfectly represents this beautiful journey and story.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/doosc.official/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/doosc.official

The Other Realm – “All The Cute Boys Are Robot”

Kenny Ward and Billie Ward are two brothers from US who started the alternative pop-duo project The Other Realm. They just released their last tune called All the Cute Boys Are Robots, a really catchy tune about the misadventures behind the choice of joining a dating app.

The tune is completely self-produced, but it keeps up with all the other huge pop productions out there. It is easy for us to imagine this song on the radio indeed. The electric guitar reggae-ish rhythm set the right mood for the tune, and the rest of the instrumentation, which gave us a nice 90s vibes feeling, adds to the tune a modern style that set the tune apart from other similar productions.

The lyrics tell us a funny story where everyone can feel like the main character, in these last years everyone’s been dragged in this new technological era where love is filtered by a smartphone, and we indeed feel the same frustration conveyrd by this tune. Anyway, this still remains a upbeat happy tune, which is great to recalibrate our mood and get us through the day.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/otherrealmmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/otherrealmmusic

Allie Alvarado – “Strong”

In the beginning of April, Allie Alvarado released her EP Strong, and we were definitely thrilled by this 4-track release. Allie Alvarado is not new in the music industry, she played with Beth Ditto before the coronavirus spread and collaborated also with Alvin Risk for one of his tunes out with OWSLA (Skrillex record label).

The leading track of the EP is the one that gave the name to the release. Strong in an incredibly uplifting song, “The Heart goes strong the more you use it”. Inspirational lyrics that Allie sings throughout the chorus follow a catchy and alternative vocal chop sequence.

Syllables of Love and Feel The Earthquake are the core of the EP, where Allie shows her skills as an electronic producer, with an interesting sound design and arrangement building. Moments of You, definitely sound like the perfect tune to conclude this EP. It sounds like a “goodbye” but also like a “See You Soon”, and we hope more for the latter, the synths have sometimes a more vintage approach, with a melody that could reminisce some of the most melancholic Depeche Mode releases. Strong is an EP full of sound layers, a release you should listen to multiple times to capture its magnitude, like the one of an Earthquake.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alliealvaradomusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alliealvaradomusic

Tigs – “Bad Like We”

Thank Tigs for exporting the UK underground music sound all over the world. Having passed half of my life in London working in UK Live music clubs or partying in them (of course before the coronavirus spread), it was pretty noticeable to me, and to everyone who’s done the same life, that the UK electronic scene it’s something on its own.

Tigs just released his tune Bad Like We, together with Peppery and Murder He Wrote, and now based in Melbourne in Australia, I’m extremely happy his sharing the UK underground sound abroad. The tune perfectly represents the rave scene, merging genre from Grime and Garage.

The vocals add a Jungle feeling to the tune that would sound amazing on a sound system in the streets of Brixton. Keep spreading the good music, and rave like crazy to this music.

INSTAGRAM “TIGS”: https://www.instagram.com/iamtigs/

INSTAGRAM “PEPPERY”: https://www.instagram.com/pepperymusic/

juracán – “Dame Todo”

Juracán is the musical project started by singer-songwriter Pierre Carbuccia, originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We have been introduced to him thanks to his last single called Dame Todo, which perfectly merges two different but still specular musical worlds.

The idea behind this song is extremely intriguing, we first start listening to and RnB-inspired tune where we can appreciate Juracán vocal style and musical talent.

Here he’s singing in English and we can capture his emotions and struggles. In the middle of the track, everything steadily transforms and the song, while keeping his subtle dark layer, becomes a more audacious reggaeton-ish tune, not the one you could hear on some commercial club night, but in a more rave-ish kind of context, in the middle of a tropical island frequented only by natives that really know how to enjoy music.

Indeed here Pierre is singing in Spanish, still keeping his seductive charm, but this time with a more direct approach. An incredible tune that’s the perfect sample of this fresh and alternative project.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/juracan.studio/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/juracan.studio/

Ryal – “Best Friends”

If you like the 80s and pets, this is going to be your favorite tune ever. Ryal, is a synth-pop duo based in New York City, and after Ryal singer’s pup Lambda passed away the duo decided to put out Best Friend, an 80s-inspired production to commemorate his life.

Grief is something you can feel not only for humans but also for your beloved puppy, which represents a huge part of so many people’s lives. The melancholic tune brings some of 80s staple sounds from the Prophet 5, Roland RS-09 and Moog Modular Arpeggio.

The bass synth, gives a more Synthwave vibe to the verse, with a dark lurking feeling that never sounds too overwhelming but works perfectly as the base for the introduction of the multiple ear-candy presents in the song.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryalmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ryalmusic

Evin – ”Fear Of Letting Go” (Live)

We fell in love with this live rendition of Fears Of Letting Go from singer Evin. That’s probably one of the sexiest (saxiest as well) tunes we had the pleasure to listen to in 2022.

The tune starts with an incredibly immersive saxophone riff, and we are already immersed in an 80s kind of scenario, where everything is more charming and neon-like. Erin incredible vocal ability and expression are the perfect companions for this instrument.

The guitar and bassline add a more jazzy sometimed funky feeling to the tune and create the perfect base layer for the melody to shine.

Fears Of Letting Go is one of the singles off of Evin’s forthcoming EP “Good Morning World”, and we cannot wait to listen to the whole release.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/evindurkin/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Evin-Durkin-1522193051183540

Larri Jae – “Alphabet Head”

Believe us, Larri Jae has the potential to be the next big thing in the RnB scene, proving his talented artistry on his EP Chapter 30.

His singing, while very peculiar and unique, sometimes reminisces the style of big artists like Chris Brown and The Weeknd. Anyway, Larri Jae, proved to have a very chameleonic style that perfectly fits every beat. And in Chapter 30 we have different kinds of moods, from the more Trap-ish “Sad Inc” to the more melodic Rnb tune “Alphabet Head”.

“Tell Me How”, is the more fast-paced tune in the EP, while still retaining his catchiness and showcasing Larri’s virtuosity.

This EP contains tracks produced by Grammy-Award winning producer Xcel and acclaimed producers PDub The Producer, so you’re an RnB aficionado, you’ll be overly satisfied by this release and its neat production.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/larrijae/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/larrijae

Tate Sedar – “Find A Way”

EDM is not dead believe us. That’s one of the reasons this blog exists, and it is to remember people that there are still talented DJs, like TATE SEDAR, still thriving and making great music. TATE SEDAR, music producer based in Los Angeles, just released his tune Find A Way.

The tune is inspired by his own life and relationship with music. It is a hard task to make music part of your life, but as you can see also in his music video for the song here, this was always Tate’s mission number one.

Find A Way, takes the best from the electronic world, delivering a peculiar production that drags mainly inspiration from the broad EDM genre, but adds some subtle sounds and ear candies more typical in the dubstep and hardstyle genre.

By doing this Tate was able to create a unique style, that makes you bang your head from start to finish while staying extremely danceable.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tatesedarmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/tatesedarmusic

Julient – “Calling For My Name”

Julient, is a singer and producer based in London, United Kingdom, and he just put out a new Dance-pop tune called “Calling For My Name”. That’s just his third single and the first one he is releasing in 2022. The tune talks about learning from our past mistakes and choosing the right path for our life.

That’s a hard and honest topic to bring up, but one where everyone could feel represented. The lyrics, melody and vocal style gave a melancholic vibe to the tune which is reinforced by the bass and synths sounds.

The synths and drum reminisce some 80s production, but the more obscure and uplifting tracks rather than the cheesy and superficials one. Indeed, doing a consistent Dance-Pop tune keeps his danceability but still gives you some food for thought, is a hard task, but Julient was able to deliver this flawlessly.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itsjulient/

Tainted Youth – ”Feel That Way”

Tainted Youth is a fairly new electronic project formed by Ryan Hall & Kathleen Down. These two young lads are based in London, UK, and they just released their second tune for 2022 called “Feel The Way”.

The duo takes inspiration from the EDM of the last decade while adding their unique style and more rock approach. The electric guitar definitely gives the tune a great boost, and it is used intelligently throughout the tune.

We can also hear some dubstep influences, especially in the chorus, which is the most uplifting and energetic part, and yet also one of the most melodic and catchy parts of the song. Tainted Youth is definitely bringing back the electronic music in the Uk, and we cannot wait to hear some more tunes from them.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/taintedyouthmusic/?hl=en

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Tainted-Youth-Music-287450863094512

Jamythyst – “Wild Baby”

“Give It Up, yeah you Give It Up…” ehm sorry, I was still listening to Jamythyst‘s new tune called “Wild Baby”, and man the chorus really caught us off guard for his extreme catchiness, and 90s dance-pop extravaganza.

The tune starts with a more emo-trap approach, talking about Jamythyst’s breakup and bad relationship with solid production and beat. We definitely didn’t see the chorus coming and slap us in the face like that, but it works, oh god if it works.

The second chorus perfectly merges the 90s dance world and trap influences in the best way possible, and Jamythyst, which produced everything by herself, adds some new ear candies and synth sounds that keep our ears extremely entertained until the last note she sings. Wild…Wild song, Wild Baby, that’s indeed the perfect title for the song.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jamythyst/

April 14 2022

Outer Space: Monthly Track Selection – Vol 3

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month alternative, bekim!, best of the month, brave new broken hearts club, Chandler, dorian, electronic, Gregor Mcmurray, k.kayne, laurentis & Maijah, LXVE, multi-genre, outer space, planet parlor, Randy Beth, Rap, Specialists, Star2, Sunset Capone, thank you tom, Tim Scott, trap, XIT

Welcome to the Outer Space!

That’s our third volume, and the feedback we received until now was amazing. This means you really love our excursion to places no one is ever been before, and today is going to be no different.

There are still many obscure and unknown places we need to explore together with your help Space Travellers, and until now you’ve been a great and formidable companion.

So let’s go dive into this black hole full of electro-pop, trap, indie pop, and alternative tunes, and let’s see what’s on the other side. Apart from Matthew Mcconaughey of course…

Let’s begin our Outer Space journey.

Gregor McMurray – “Vivid” (Ft. Jingle)

Time to welcome one of the craziest artists we’ve heard so far: GREGOR MCMURRAY from Sidney, Australia.

His latest release “Vivid” featuring JINGLE is something that goes beyond what you would expect: crazy glitched synths combined with trippy harmonic sounds, with minimal leading vocals extremely well produced. The impressive sounds design this artist is able to create definitely made us fan instantly. This is the kind of tune that will keep you constantly focused on the beat, with incredibly minimal and curated details is impossible to get bored.

Get ready for a monumental journey that you never experienced before.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gregormcmurray/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gregormcmurraymusic

Star2 – “Run Away”

STAR2 is an incredible talent based in San Diego, US. Singer and songwriter, Star2 has released his latest single “Run Away”, rising the atrocities happening in this last period, like the invasion of Ukraine.

This release got us in a loop mode for while, with its incredible flow and its stunning nostalgic vibe.

The beat starts with some melancholic guitars and wide ambient pads. Star2 enters the verse rapping with a sick style, extremely unique, but the best part comes in the chorus where he starts singing emotionally “I just wanna run away”: here’s where you finally click Like and Follow. We’ll make your life easier with his social links below:

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/star2official

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ItsStar2

Randy Beth – “Run”

Incredible artist with a stunning voice, singer, and songwriter RANDY BETH knows perfectly how to impress people with her music.

Based in New York, US, she’s an upcoming artist who released 2 songs, and we already craving more!

Her latest release is called “run”, a pop production infused with a hint of soul, also thanks to the way the vocals were written and produced. The tune has a chill vibe but it can easily hit you emotionally with its nostalgic mood, especially when Randy’s voice reaches the high notes: impressive talent!!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/randybeths/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/randybeths

Sunset Capone – “Hopeless Eyes”

SUNSET CAPONE is an incredible artist, singer/songwriter and producer with over 10 years of experience, working on different projects and music genres.

His release “Hopeless Eyes” under his current project is definitely a tune we can’t miss out on this month: an emotional production that features rap and melodic vocal lines, with substantial and meaningful lyrics. The flow Sunset Capone is able to give to his rap lines is phenomenal, impressive, and remarkable, all garnished with a solid beat driven by melancholic guitars and nostalgic piano melodies.

You can see the official video on Youtube directed by Sean Ward, links just below!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sunset_capone/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtsHwa1_EN8&t=70s&ab_channel=SunsetCapone

Chandler – “In The Movies”

This month OuterSpace doesn’t lack incredible talents, and here we present you with another amazing one: CHANDLER.

Not yet the king of pop, but he’ll become it soon! His latest release “In The Movies” is an extremely high-quality production, with melodic instruments, powerful basses, clean and rhythmic drums.

Chandler’s voice leads the tune perfectly with his incredible skills, bringing us on a rollercoaster of emotions with its compelling lyrics and the perfect use of dynamic on the vocal lines.

Definitely a must-listen if you’re also a fan of artists like Lauv and Troye Sivan. Don’t miss out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whatsupchandler/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS0Payye2gwvdUmpSsj7fMw

Tim Scott – “Escape to paradise”

Let’s get ready for some incredible vibes, and please fasten your seatbelts: a warm welcome to TIM SCOTT! This is a pure talent, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Tim has an incredible style that will blow your mind at its best.

His latest release is called “Escape To Paradise”, and we’re gonna escape too while listening to it: An upbeat production with blues guitars, wobbly basses, and groovy drums! With vintage and minimal vocals, the tune is a real banger full of variety and impressive musical ideas.

This guy is incredibly creative, and we can say that this release is a pure form of art and we can’t stop listening to it. Too good, thanks to Tim for sharing with us such masterpieces!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timscottguitar/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimScottGuitar

Dorian – “Reign Love”

DORIAN is a singer and songwriter from New Jersey, US, with a stunning voice and some real singing skills. He released 2 albums in the last 2 years, letting us enjoy incredible tunes over this time. He’s now back with another single called “Reign Love”, where once again he proves himself to be an implausible artist.

The tune starts with a retro delayed pluck that plays a melodic loop, leading the rhythm of the track; the drum kit sound gives the track a kind of 80s sound, with a mysterious and evocative mood the tune guide us on a chill late evening.

Dorian’s vocal lines are out of this world, with a solid flow and a sentimental mood: a true R&B hit that can’t be missed out.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itsdorianofficial/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXbgXfGQ6gVMANdcMJHOcg

Planet Parlor – ”Easy // November”

PLANET PARLOR is the project of 2 incredible lads, formed by vocalist Liza Lynehan, and the multi-instrumentalist and producer Ben LeBeau. Making music together since 2020, they worked on numerous releases, with the latest ones released just a few weeks ago.

“Easy” and “November” are 2 indie/dreampop singles that are lyrically and emotionally connected together to tell the listener a story.

When listening to November, we got a deeply nostalgic feeling that brought us back to winter times, with its impressive change of rhythms and styles, from blues to ballad, the melodies here are incredibly remarkable.

Easy has also a nostalgic mood and some very creative and interesting ideas on the production side, with vocals that will easily bring your mind somewhere far from where it’s supposed to be: a surreal journey with these 2 impressive releases.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/planetparlor/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKSNAK6-u3322pmEqenT3g

LXVE – “RINGLEADER”

The tragedy told by Lxve on Ringleader, really hits hard. The tune takes some elements from the emo trap but Lxve it is able to make it its own, telling the story circus performer who takes the blame for the murders of the Ringleader of the circus.

A bloody love story, which can be seen as a metaphor of a toxic relationship where the man is willing to do anything to protect his lover, even though the relationship itself is messed up.

Lxve reminded us of Lil Peep in some parts, anyway his vocals and melody open up the tune and the heartfelt performance really speaks to the audience.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lxvememusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LxveOfficial

Ty Thom – “Bet on Myself”

Follow Ty Thom and Bet On Yourself. His second single off his upcoming album is called BET ON MYSELF, an uplifting tune that will give the right charge for the day. The trap beat perfectly fits Ty Thom flow, which performs his bar flawlessly in the recording.

The production merges some chill elements with a trap 808 and drum, Ty Thom reminded as of established acts like 2chainz and Gucci Mane and we would definitely bet on him and would love to see him along with some of these names on a music festival. Ty Thom would perfectly fit the lineup on the Wireless festival here in the UK, and we really wish him the best, waiting for his upcoming album.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tythomdagawd/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDt8CBRF1RtMrJyLEVZ9JA

K.KAYNE – “Loco”

K.Kayne is a fresh artist based in Reading in the UK and his new track Loco shows all his skills in a unique way. A very peculiar style and production are what sets K.Kayne parts from other rappers, making him an artist to absolutely keep the eyes on.

The chorus on Loco is extremely catchy, and that’s a tune that would sound amazing on a club night here in London. It is not hard for us to think about this tune while dancing upstairs at the Heaven Club and screaming “I’m going Loco”. Best of luck to K.Kayne for his future tunes, and be sure to check this banger out.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/k.kayne_/?hl=en-gb

Brave New Broken Hearts Club – “A Little Piece Of Me”

Brave New Broken Hearts Club is definitely one of the best names we heard for a music Project, and A Little Piece Of Me is the perfect tune to listen to on a lonely afternoon, when you don’t want to go outside and just want to enjoy yourself at home.

Brave New Broken Hearts Club reminded us of Oasis for his arrangement and guitars. Anyway the melody in the verse has some more spice that you don’t find in the usual brit rock tune. The project is based in London and we can definitely picture this tune to be played in a local bar in Camden like the Dublin Castle, accompanied by a pint of IPA.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bravenewbhc/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bravenewbhc

Bekim! – “Close Your Eyes”

Bekim! is a singer-songwriter based in Germany, and he just released his last tune Close your Eyes. Bekim has multiple year of experience on his shoulder working with other projects like 2-BPM, Couche-Tard, Real 7, KMS, 2 Deep and El Toro.

Close Your Eyes is a tune that brings to our days the type of RnB music that we missed for a long time. Even though this would fit perfectly in the early 2000s on the radio next to A Craig David track, it also today brings that nice nostalgia that makes the song extremely catchy and highly re-listenable. If you miss RnB music, the real one, go listen to Bekim! now.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bekimmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bekimproducer

Laurentis & Maijah – “Know My Name”

We are overly excited about this one. That’s the collaboration we didn’t expect and once you listen to it you are overly obsessed with it. Laurentis and Maijah are two artists we already covered in our past articles, which we are super proud of, and it is incredibly dope to listen to them together on the same track. You can check our review for Laurentis here, and our article on Maijah here.

Know My Name, is the name of the song that came out from these two incredibly talented artists. The vocals here are flawless and showcase all the peculiarities of these two performers. Know My Name is a charming song, but cocky at the same time. It is the song that you want as a soundtrack on your night out before stepping into the club.

The production, mix and master are made entirely by Laurentis, and thanks to his producing skills he was able to create a perfect instrumental where both his and Maijah’s voices could sit and perform. Exquisite!!

INSTAGRAM – MAIJAH: https://www.instagram.com/maijahmusic/

INSTAGRAM – LAURENTIS: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurentis/

XIT – “XIT (EP)”

XIT is a non-binary producer based in Miami, United States. They just released their new EP called XIT, and we loved it. That was definitely a trip in different genres and influences that somehow changed us and inspired us. Put Billie Eilish’s music on LSD and you will have XIT’s genre.

The sound design in this release is extremely well-curated, as it stays consistent throughout all the tracks, while XIT perform over different genres including trip-hop, drum and bass, and RnB.

@ Ur Door might definitely be the most accessible tune, but we suggest you dive into this experience, and you’re going to dive into an incredibly well-produced release (produced by XIT themselves by the way). We loved every single song in the EP, but Excu$es would definitely be the one we would crave to listen to on one of their show.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/x1t001/?hl=en

Specialists – “I Got You”

The new tune from the New York-based band Specialists is called I Got You, an uplifting tune about friendship that will give you the right energies to cope with all the obstacles of the day.

The bassline here slaps really hard, harder than Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock. Seriously, this tune brings the funky genre to w new level, always keeping its catchiness and pop-influence.

The tune also evolves at the end with a more modern rock style, which overall reminded us of some of the newest Don Broco releases. Great Stuff!!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/specialists.music/?hl=en

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And this was our third volume of “Outer Space”, our easter is definitely going to be way cooler thanks to all these talented artists, and we really hope you are going to enjoy them too.

See you on our next Outer Space travel.

Stay Sour!

Listen to our playlist of the month “Best Of The Moon” in the meanwhile, with all our favorite tunes of the month.

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March 31 2022

Best of the Moon: Best Tracks of the Month – Chapter Three

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month Ben Dolic, best of the month, best of the moon, dubstep, Electro pop, electronic, electronic house, Elina Felice, Fishburn, FREQLOAD, Glow Beets, HERB BARCLAY, house, Indie pop, Jiva, KOASH, Maddox Jones, Maya Yenn, Penelope Pettygrew, pop, Seaker, TASH HILLS, Taylor b with, techno, VinCrux, VJAY.mp3, WOTTS

Welcome to the Moon!

Space Travellers, today’s April fool’s, but we have no joke prepared I’m afraid. We always found this day kind of delusional to be honest. That’s why we’re gonna compensate your day with some TRUE fricking music gems you gonna love.

March was full of incredible releases and we couldn’t wait to put this out and show you our best picks. We’re going to introduce you to some fairly new projects and dive into pop, electronic and dance songs that are gonna brighten your days and make you forget about all the crazy jokes you’re about to read today.

Let the journey to the moon begin.

VJAY.mp3 – “Middle”

You all know how much we love good vibes here in Space.. We got for you the right artist to dive into another dimension: we welcome in this Best Of The Moon the amazing artist and producer VJAY.MP3. Very minimal art name, like his music, you won’t easily find around something similar to his sound.

Vjay.mp3 combines effortlessly electronic beats with beautiful melodies, ranging from Electropop, Lofi, Indiepop, and alt-rock.

“Middle” is the track we’ll include in this list, a song released a couple of months ago.

This tune got stuck in our minds like no others: an emotionally driven upbeat track with a hint of retro thanks to the amazing sound of the guitars. Get ready to sit on the clouds, this tune will get you right there!

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt4Kh9McCtmnQkJmlUlERg

INSTAGRAM: https://www .instagram.com/vjay.mp3/

HERB BARCLAY – “FIND A BETTER DAY”

HERB BARCLAY is an incredible EDM music producer and DJ from Munich, Germany.

His latest track “Find A Better Day” brought us some fresh summer vibes, and that’s exactly what we need right now. The style of the tune reminded us a bit of Avicii with the addition of groovy and bouncy basses: the perfect combo!

This track features also amazing vocals that fit perfectly the sound design of the tune. The song gets very remarkable thanks to the high-quality recorded guitars, amazingly well written, and when combined with the other elements we just can’t get enough of it!

For sure the best song to listen to during a nice long drive trip!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/herbbarclaymusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/barclayproductions/

FREQLOAD – “Be Mine”

When is time to open the dance floor, we can’t forget to name one of the most skilled artists to do so, we talking about FREQLOAD.

His latest release “Be Mine” is a sick dance tune driven by beautiful vocals and stunning sound design. We can feel the groove from the very beginning of the song with the deep house-style bass-pluck that opens the intro with remarkable melodies, leading then to explosive drops formed by acid basses, reverberated pluck leads, and astonishing vocalizations. Not to mention the quality of the mix, this is a 5 starts track, a must-listen for all the electronic music aficionados.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7rtDz2Wo14

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/freqload/

Glow Beets – “California”

We can get ready for this summer with the hottest release of GLOW BEETS, an EDM producer from Birmingham, UK.

The single is called “California”, a tropical house tune that, like its title, will bring your mind to one of these stunning places in California, with clear skies and a summer breeze.

The song has some very remarkable melodies, with a clean and curated sound design featured by melodic kalimbas and afro percussions, going along with punchy drums and vibrant vocals.

Definitely the must-have tune to play on our portable speakers during a crazy day on the beach.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/GlowBeets

INSTAGRAM: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RCrGnFbFe8RgqFA6y8QOM?si=QihVaXlxTsCLeeLzOMM_8A

TASH HILLS – “MIRROR BALL DREAM”

Another incredible artist from the UK on this list: TASH HILLS. Bringing back some true 80s vibes, with her confident and fascinating voice, Tash’s latest release “Mirror Ball Dreams” is just phenomenal. The tune has a real solid groove, with some mixed acid/slap bass combined with strummed guitars, vintage keyboard chords, and funky horns, incredibly mixed to perfection to let us hear every little detail.

The electronic drum beat is neat, and the percussions playing in some parts of the song give the track a terrific funky touch, accompanying the vocal lines of Tash which are just magical.

This is a fabulous tune that will give you a lot of energic and positive vibes!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamtashhills

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRgK3UlYzS5fa6w39hJC-Sg

VinCrux – “Get Up”

“Get Up” is the latest release of VINCRUX, an EDM producer from Nagpur, India. The tune is a minimal deep house track that features harmonic plucks and ethereal vocal samples, combined with a neat drum pattern and dreamy melodic arrangement.

An incredibly compelling artist that produces, mixes and masters all his tunes by himself, and we can definitely feel his skills through his music with detailed sound design, curated melodies, and interesting grooves. Vincrux is the perfect artist to listen to during a car trip or a chill evening, or at the gym, such versatile tunes are on spot for any occasion.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVprdyKlTj1mTok3T33QxeA

INSTAGRAM: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XfqiAjGUVn2rAjU90cAwE

Penelope Pettygrew – “Jelly”

When we talk about style and quality productions, we can’t forget to mention PENELOPE PETTYGREW. This amazing artist, singer, and songwriter is a pure concentrate of energy and adrenaline, with an incredible voice character and a unique style like no others.

The latest release “Jelly” just caught us off-guard, with its mix of electronic pop and dance vibes, can’t deny it got us quite focused at our first listening.

Penelope’s voice is just out of this world: the incredible flow and the excellent vocal extension make this track incredibly versatile, we can hear in the track how the vocals vary from quiet melodic parts to some fast rap lines. This is definitely a rare talent ready to hit the Top 100 Billboard!

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH3JBThHqgA24rYs4tPTXGA

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/penelope_pettigrew/

Fishburn – “The Other Side”

FISHBURN is the project of Russ Harris, an amazing DJ, and producer based in Chicago, USA.

His latest single is called “The Other Side”, released just a few weeks ago along with some remixes from different artists.

This release is an electronic dance tune that shares a Christian message through the beautiful vocals of the female singer: with a happy and captivating mood, the song brings also back some of the 90s scenes in the drops, with groovy basslines and cheerful plucks.

The remix we liked the most was the one from “Late Night Lounge”, amazingly well done and reminding us of the sound of Hillsong Young & Free.. Perfect!

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/fishburnmusic

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/fishburnmusic

Seaker – “Shadow”

Seaker is a music project started by singer-songwriter Kiran Hungin. She’s based n London, UK, and since she was young she had a direct connection to music thanks to his father.

Kiran just came out with a new single called Shadow, the first song she put out in 2022, planning to release many others along the way during this year.

Shadow is an emotional journey, a very intimate one. Kiran recorded everything in her room, bringing all the intimacy on record, creating an immersive rollercoaster of emotions that transports the listener into Kiran’s constantly thinking head, in this period of uncertainty. If you like melancholic tunes, that’s your cup of tea.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFi7wNSATUxnreDvu2SNMAA

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seakermusic/

Jiva – “AHAVA”

Jiva is an Israeli singer of Ukrainian origin, and perfectly blends her origins in her new tune called AHAVA. The song brings some dark vibes into a trap-style production implementing the track with some rave-type bits that your head-banging and wish you were listening to that on a giant sound system.

The melodies here vary from the eastern Europe tradition to the more oriental style. As Jiva suggests, you don’t really need to know the language to dive into the song and its meaning. Strong emotions flew over this song, and in this moment of hard times we wish the best Jiva’s family, and we celebrate love altogether gathering everything positive that life brings to us.

Jiva brought this trap and electronic-inspired tune with dark influences that you absolutely need to listen to and we also invite you to explore more her discography to understand her project even more.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2ItMtdMR49760bdJF6jYQ

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jiva_taranenko/

Maya Yenn – “How Much Sadness Can you Swallow?”

We already presented you Maya Yenn, in one of our past Space Discovery articles, which you can find by clicking here. And we do suggested you dive more into her project, since when we saw the music video for her song “How Much Sadness Can You Swallow”, we felt like we had to share this incredible production with the world, in this case with you Space Traveller, because this music video is out of this world.

We seriously don’t want to spoiler too much from the music video, as it’s full of surprised, we will just say that here you’ll find Maya in her fencing suit and sword running in the fields after noticing something utterly strange happening in the sky aaaand … just saw the music video now, we already said too much.

This electronic-infused track, completely produced by Maya, is full of ear candies that you will start to notice after many listenings. The song has so many production layers, so it is very hard to be bored by this tune even after 100 times that it’s on repeat on your Spotify.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC177xmIl6Wfc2kSZzUIVJPg

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/maya.yenn/

Maddox Jones – “Ready To Be Better”

Singer-songwriter Maddox Jones just released his new tune called “Ready To Be Better”, an incredibly catchy song that will brighten your day. After collaborating with many artists Maddox started his solo career in 2020, receiving a lot of praise for his EP, Headspace.

Maddox is based in London, United Kingdom, and if you have been in London, you know the weather is a bummer, and it is really easy to feel down. But Maddox seems not to be really bothered by it, since his tune “Ready To Be Better” brings an extremely optimistic and uplifting theme.

The song perfectly merges elements from indie-pop and indie-rock, with polished sounds that stand out for their very well-curated production. A fresh poppy tune you should miss out.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdz0jPx1fCEPskHYbwRyZnA

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itsmaddoxjones/

Taylor B-W – “In Ur Net”

After listening to “In Ur Net”, from singer Taylor B-W, we stated that we decided to live in the wrong country. We miss the beach, we miss the sun, and we would love to take a flight to Australia, where Taylor is based, to enjoy this song fully, during a busy party on the Gold Coast with a long drink to sip.

This radio hit is everything you want to hear in summer 2020, an rnb/pop tune with a reggaeton beat and rhythm that will make your body move without you noticing. While it is very easy to make comparisons with singers like Dua Lipa, Taylor brings something new to the table. Her lyrics tell the story of a relationship that went too far, and once the character becomes aware of the situation, it is now too late, trapped in the net of a toxic relationship. Even though the tune might bring joy to your hips. it will also make you think and be more minded.

If you’re in Australia, Sydney, you’re a lucky man. Do us a favor, go listen to Taylor B-W, and offer her a long drink from us.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Gqhk29Ijr1s4Ck3rwc8-g

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/taylorbwmusic/

KØASH – “DOMINOES”

KØASH just released a fresh new track called “Dominoes”, with some of the catchiest melody lines we heard in an 80s inspired type of track.

KØASH shows his incredible songwriting, perfectly merging elements from pop, afro-beat and dance with an 80s-infused production.

Now living in Cardiff, in the United Kingdom, KØASH has Arabic and Welsh origins, and he definitely stands out in the pop UK scene bringing some peculiar elements that already distinguish him from the other pop artists in the music scene.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUWlUVvT4aA-nQzDqtbDkqw

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamkoash/

WOTTS – “DOMINO”

Wotts is an indie-pop duo based in Ottawa, Canada that just brought to us a fresh 80s inspired tune called “Domino”. The tune has many influences, that would be diminishing to just define this song “indie-pop”.

The duo takes inspiration from music projects like M83 and Dayglow, producing tunes in their bedroom, they are able to create very solid dream-pop tracks.

The vocal and drums production also reminded us of some early die rock projects, reminiscing bands like The Strokes and The Killers. The 80s aura is omnipresent throughout the song, with a nostalgic feeling we extremely dig.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/wottstheband

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wottstheband/

Elina Filice – “Dont Let Me Fall”

Elina Filice is a singer-songwriter based in Toronto, Canada, and her tune “Don’t Let Me Fall”, really got our attention for its top-notch production. The theme and lyrics draw the story of emotional fall, asking for help to surface from this dark downward spiral.

Although the lyrics might be dark at times, the arrangement is very uplifting merging different genre in a flawless production.

The track starts with a more trap-based instrumentation, evolving into a more electronic-inspired tune with a radio catchy melody that is still resonating in our heads after days . We wish all the best to Elina and we cannot wait to listen to some of her new productions.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/elinaplaysguitar

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/elinafilice/

Ben Dolic – “Kissing Her, Missing You”

With many millions of streams around his back, Ben Dolic delivered a great new pop track called “Kissing Her, I’m Missing You”.

A story that is really easy to relate to. The song talks about breaking up and then trying to find love using dating apps. We all already know that this might not be the best option to go over a breakup, but we try anyway.

The result is this amazing track though, and for this, we’re really happy, Ben already shared the stage with incredible artists like Zara Larsson, Rita Ora and Olly Murs, and we’re definitely waiting for him to tour in the UK, and listen to his amazingly catchy tunes.

Even though Ben Dolic releases pop-oriented tunes, he already established his own sound, easily noticeable, and we really dig his sound, inviting you to start following him as well.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC334ckT3rVkXPx9cEWclJtA

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bendolic/

March 16 2022

Outer Space: Monthly Track Selection – Vol 2

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month APOLLO RISING, best of the month, Chase Bennett, chris k, Courtney Cole, DREAMER$ PARADICE, electronic, Emily Parish, Emma Elizabeth, Faster On Fire, Gasanova, holly jade, ihatejon, Laurentis, Lost like Lions, Luna Keller, multi-genre, n4november, November 2nd, Orca, outer space, Pkay, Rap, Ryders Blu, Sahara Beck, see plus, SONGS FOR SABOTAGE, the vonics, Thehighwaystory, tony loud woodz, trap, v-train, XIXI

Welcome to the Outer Space!

Space Traveller, we are on a mission, now more than ever. This second volume of our fairly new format called “Outer Space”, has definitely more talented artist that we expected to cover. Fest your seatbelt and get ready, you’re gonna see and listen to some bangers and sounds you never listened before, maybe never imagined before.

That’s right, we explored every territory this time, from Trap to Electronic, from Indie rock to Dream Pop. We’ve been into realms we’ve never seen before and came to you with our loot, full of incredible music projects that will make your day special.

Let’s begin our Outer Space journey.

Faster On Fire – “The Basics”

FASTER ON FIRE Is a phenomenal duo from North Carolina: this is the pop-punk band we needed right now. Jon and Alex are both multi-instrumentalists and they are in the music scene with this project since 2019. Their latest release “The Basics” was released just a couple of weeks ago, and it gave us that 90s goosebumps we missed for a while, reminding us a bit of the legendary Jimmy Eat World and Blink182.

The song is very well produced: great drum fills and remarkable guitar riffs make the track very solid and extremely pleasant to listen to, thanks to the arrangement that has been structured in every little detail. Vocals are also remarkable thanks to Alex’s singing performance that gives a unique character to the song.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fasteronfirenc/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fasteronfirenc

Laurentis – “Signora”

LAURENTIS is what we usually call a Musical-Genius. This is an incredible artist with some real skills: singer, rapper, producer, writer, musician, he can do literally anything.

Since he comes from different music scenes, we can hear such influences in many of his tracks, especially for his latest release “Signora”.

This tune is basically his interpretation of serenade, a very unique style that honestly we never heard before. The song feature Flamengo guitars, reggaeton style drums, electronic synths, acoustic piano, and the astonishing vocals of Laurentis, with an impeccable timbre that makes the tune incredibly warm, decisive, and consistent. A must listen, one of a kind.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamlaurentis/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3AGysFCJAaLdTNcPsqOfmQ

Courtney Cole – “Down To Earth”

“Down To Earth” is the latest release of COURTNEY COLE, an amazing singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, with massive experience in the pop music industry and millions of streams on Spotify.

The song was released a couple of days ago and we fell in love with it. A vibrant, heartwarming production with an extremely solid structure and attention to little details.

Cole’s voice is phenomenal, a unique talent that literally gave us goosebumps while listening to Down To Heart, an angelic voice that can get decisive, strong, and impactful in every moment.

This is what we call a heal-song, we suggest you get ready to have an emotional explosion while listening to this track.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneycole

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thecourtneycole

Emily Parish – “Don’t Need Much“

EMILY PARISH is a singer and songwriter from London, UK, that has just released a brand new EP incredibly pleasant to listen to.

The angelic voice of Emily is enchanting, warm, and remarkable, where deep and meaningful lyrics are never taken for granted.

The EP has an alternative pop style with chill/moody beats, made of acoustic instruments and wide ambient pads. This is a journey into your inner self, where you’ll be able to disconnect from what you have around and dive into your deepest thoughts.

INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.con/em_parish

FACEBOOK: https://m.facebook.com/emilyparishmusic/

Thehighwaystory – “Anna Mae”

After listening all day long to one of THEHIGHWAYSTORY’s releases, we are finally ready to introduce it here on SpaceSour. We talking about “Anna Mae”, one of the latest releases of this crazy artist, rapper, and songwriter from Rockland, US.

The song brings us to the clouds from the very first seconds, with a dreamy and melodic intro, and a sick sound design: we already love the beat.

When the 808 kicks in with Thehighwaystory vocal lines, we are suddenly caught by the remarkable chorus. We actually can’t stop singing it in our head: “Anna Mae Anna Mae, I just wanna conversate, Conversations on ya phone, Say you wanna be alone”! FIRE TUNE!!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thehighwaystory/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aCayoXxRF8gqBhzFbU5cg

Sahara Beck – “Stillness”

SAHARA BECK is back with another release, the first of this 2022, and once again left us speechless.

“Stillness” is the name of this track, in an indie-pop/90s rock style with a hint of western vibes thanks to the artistic arrangement of the guitars.

Sahara is an incredible talent, her voice is extremely characteristic, and the way she sings gives this tune a kind of gloomy, mysterious, and melancholic vibe, but also a sense of freedom and accomplishment when she reaches the higher notes.

This is a very minimal tune and definitely something different from anything else, which cannot go unnoticed.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/saharabeck

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/saharabeckmusic/

November 2nd – “Island“

This one is an amazing band based in Prague, with over 10 years of experience. Let’s give a warm welcome to NOVEMBER 2ND with their latest releases called “Island”: an alternative/indie rock production with a touch of soul and blues vibes.

After many years of playing together, comes to no surprise that these guys released another extremely solid track, with a captivating and compelling sound, we can feel the strong skills this band has.

The lead vocal performance has no rivals here, the way she sings fits perfectly the style of the track, with a strong and impeccable timbre, Island is pure art at its finest stage. Glad these guys released a new song after a while.. We want more!!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/november2ndmusic/?hl=en

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/november2ndband

Ryders Blu – “As Long As I Got You Babe”

RYDERS BLU is the ambitious project of these 2 amazing lads, PJ O’Neill (Vocalist, Guitarist) and Jake Carrick (Drummer), who have known each other and played together for over 10 years. Their skills combined, give life to an incredible style that they crafted during their life, going from synth-pop/electronic pop to R&B, from indie rock to alt hip-hop, this duo is extremely far from being boring.

Their latest release “As Long As I Got You Babe”, is definitely the kind of tune that puts you in a good mood from the very first few seconds. The fast-paced drums lead the rhythm together with the guitars, pads that add some excitement, and the remarkable vocals of O’Neill: all of this makes this tune the perfect fit for your morning routine.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rydersblu/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzgIWE2SdC7MpZsOS5kasjg

Emma Elizabeth – “A World Away”

Get ready to dive into a real emotional journey with “A World Away”, the first 2022 release of EMMA ELIZABETH. First release, but not the latest, we picked this one because we fell in love with the incredible mood this song is capable to put you in.

This is a very special release, a live acoustic record with just guitar and voice. Emma’s voice is simply astonishing, and her skills stand out amazingly well in this performance, from the heartwarming lyric to the melodies of the lines.

What can we say, you just need to sit down and close your eyes while listening to this song, and you won’t have to do anything else other than listening and start going places with your mind.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/emmaelizabeth.music/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBFDx5tXW6ciiPqj7-QaxA

Gasanova – “Harley”

Who’s GASANOVA?? This phenomenal producer, singer, and songwriter from Chicago, US, has just made us go crazy with his insane style after releasing only 2 tracks.

“Harley” is his latest release, an incredibly original tune with a fast-paced beat that brings back some elements from the 80s and 90s.

The song starts with a guitar line extremely remarkable, with a kind of “western vibes”.

The drums and the vocal lines are produced with sick attention to detail, they merge perfectly with the guitars and all together lead a rhythm that won’t let your head stop moving.

The rap part was a plot twist: this is a masterpiece from an artist with incredible skills, we can’t wait to hear more from Gasanova!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gas.a.nova/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gasanovamusic

Pkay – “Pls Call Me”

When comes to strong skills and unique style, becomes extremely difficult to not mention PKAY. She’s an incredible singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, USA, just 21 years old.

Pkay has already released one album that she wrote entirely alone in a car, and the last track of the album called “Pls Call me” just captured our heart.

This is an acoustic tune emotionally driven, that gives all it has just with a piano and a voice.

Pkay vocals are stunning here, from the melody to the rhythm of the lines, from the lyrics to the intensity of tone, she was able to create a masterpiece just with the help of a piano and a few strings. Amazing tune, amazing artist, a must-listen.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/paitynkayboyt/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/paityn.boyt

Holly Jade – “Blame California”

After being included in our Best Of The Moon of January, HOLLY JADE is back on SpaceSour for this OuterSpace Selection with her latest release “Blame California”.

We all know her guitar skills and her amazing voice, and this tune represents completely her style and origins. The unique characteristic of her song is for sure the very remarkable guitar tune that plays throughout the song, along with vocal lines, which are confident and provocative: they are just perfect together.

The track keeps its rhythm thanks to the very minimal drums, which becomes incredibly elaborate when percussions join during the second part of the song. That’s a HIT!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hollyjademusic/?hl=en

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/channel/UCBqFpBOMwCa-fM34WB5TSUA

Orca – “Situation”

Sharing some love for this incredible lad: ORCA, a vision-impaired artist, and songwriter from Jerusalem, Israel. This guy has the ability to create banger tunes, emotionally driven and also very well produced. We had the chance to listen to most of his releases, and we loved them all.

His latest release is called “Situation” and it has a very unique style: we can slightly feel an arabic style, mixed with some fresh modern hip-hop. The vocal lines sit perfectly on the beat, with a neat 808 we can’t stop to pump it in our speakers!

Orca’s music will bring you on an amazing journey, and trust us when we say that the more you listen, the more you get addicted.. Perfect!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/orcammusic/?hl=en

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/orcammusic/

See Plus – “The Sun”

See Plus just released a new tune called “The Sun”, a mellow-pop/indie-pop track, that’s extremely catchy and will get stuck in your head extremely easily.

As some of the best songs out there, also The Sun was inspired by a relationship break-up. When the singer had to cope with his feelings it came out with these uplifting tunes, which helped him go over his situation and understand more of himself.

Certainly, this tune will find many people to empathize with his situation and probably feel more comfortable knowing that we’re all in the same boat (like the one in the single cover).

The guitars are extremely well produced and the rhythm of the song will work great on a live performance.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/seeplus/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/seeplusbandnj/

Luna Keller – “Wanderer”

You probably won’t expect that singer-songwriter Luna Keller, is not English but rather Spanish/German, since her singing is technically perfect and her pronunciation completely flawless.

Her new tune “Wanderer” made us dive into her personal life, with a really intimate story, that will help you cope with your homesickness.

The song has a very catchy acoustic guitar arpeggio that sustains the whole tune, and Luna Keller‘s soothing vocal style will easily make you feel uplifted after listening to her story.

The track was written during the last day she spent in her childhood home, and you can perceive her emotions and feelings through the recording. “Wanderer” is the last song featured on her upcoming album “Prophecies and Silver Linings”, which will be out April 14th, and we really look forward to listening to it.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lunakellermusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lunakellermusic

Lost Like Lions – “Back To Life”

Lost Like Lions is an alternative rock band based in Buffalo, New York, that formed around 7 years ago and still releases great tunes as their last single called Back To Life.

The production behind the single is very solid, reminiscing other more emo-influenced tunes that came out in the mid-2000. The track definitely brings some nostalgia with it, and it’s perceivable from the melody and guitar sound. Sometimes the guitars stand more into the new wave of Shoegaze, similar to Turnover album Peripheral Vision, while the arrangement reminded us of early Brand New releases.

If you’re alternative rock aficionados that miss the old scene, this track is for you and we suggest you listen also to the rest of Lost Like Lions back-catalog.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lostlikelions/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LostLikeLionsMusic/

V-train – “Cold World”

If you want to chill this afternoon, we got you covered. “Cold World” from the producer V-Train, is the perfect tune to chill with. This is a lo-fi beat like no others since it continuously introduces a new element, that will keep your ear awake and chilled at the same time.

The DJ scratches reminisce of old-school-type beats and the addition of the piano makes the tune feel more like a lounge tune, which helps you set you in the right ming set.

The final touch of sax is definitely the last dab on the layers of sound that we definitely needed. A great and peculiar sound design, that will calm your spirit.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vtrainmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtrainmusic/

APOLLO RISING – “WHERE ARE WE GOING”

Apollo Rising is a duo band based in Canada, Ottawa. The formation might reminisce the one of Twenty One Pilots, but they definitely bring something more to the table than the rest of the duo electro-pop bands you can usually do with their eclectic arrangement.

The band perfectly merges different genres, from Pop to Synthwave together with some typical RnB productions.

The real drum sound sounds perfectly with the piano and synth arrangements, bringing a solid sound that never feels obvious.

We definitely loved the theme of the tune, the band self-reflecting on their own situation as musicians, bringing life-questions to emerge, where everybody can doubt of their own situation, not knowing where to head.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/apollorising.dc/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClRy4sPsMWm7ZG98dkbyhjQ?view_as=subscriber

Tony Loud Woodz – “What The Hell Is This”

SICK!! Just Sick, that’s what we thought while listening to Tony Loud Woods the last release called “What The Hell Is This”.

Solid trap beats, and razor blade lines that Tony delivers with all his energy. I can imagine the mic in flames while recording all these dope tunes, twenty to be exact, that is part of “What The Hell Is This”.

The album, never sounds the same, Tony knows how to fit his vocal style with the beat. Also, the instrumentation, prevalently dark through all the records, has many layers of sound that grab inspiration from electronica and more pop songs.

If we have to decide just to songs out of the album to represent it, we will say, listen to “Swerving” and “Barista”, then listen to the whole album anyway. You won’t be disappointed.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tonyloudwoodz/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TonyLoudWoodz

N4November – “Constant Reminder”

“Constant Reminder” is the new tune from N4November. That’s an alternative rock tune that feels anthemic and will sound amazing live during a show performance. The project was founded by songwriter Alex, based in Sydney, Australia.

The genre reminisces of early 2000 bands, and late Good Charlotte production, Alex throws his emotions in the lyrics and vocal performance, in a rollercoaster of feelings.

That’s an uplifting tune, that we found a lot in line with the themes of pop-punk bands, like Simple Plan and Alkaline Trio.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/n4november_/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCftVyqWNQE3h3tUy6iTAX-A

SONGS FOR SABOTAGE – “Rumors”

Songs For Sabotage just released a new dark pop track called “Rumors”. This tune was initially conceived in 2020, and after two years after its conception, we are incredibly happy that this came out.

The tune, takes the typical trap elements, like 808 bass and thin hit hats, that accompany most of the song, but what makes the song stand out are definitely the honest and raw vocals, that throw a lot of emotion to the listener making it part of the whole experience.

The almost ethereal guitars in the background, give the tune a hint of melancholy. which we definitely crave in dark tunes like this. That’s the last single from them before their album comes out, and we hope we are not gonna wait too much before new singles are released.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/songs.for.sabotage/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9V2nt7Z4ENvQ0Vu6s9U4YQ

DREAMER$ PARADICE – “LOVE DREAMS”

Love Dreams, is the last release from the trapper Dreamer$ Paradice, and conveys all his emotions and feeling with an honest pen. The singer sincerely throws all his love and dreams in the lyrics, and the vocal style transmits his sense of hopefulness.

The beat starts with an almost ethereal piano pattern which set the base of the whole tune, the 808 bass is not prevalent in this track, leaving more room for the vocals.

The vocal production definitely leave a lot of room to the dynamic and singer’s expressions with and clean and crisp sound design.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_realdrep/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0AEOEwGAgGttRInj95kPw?app=desktop

XIXI – “Boog”

The Concept EP “Boog” from producer XIXI (pronounced Eleven Eleven) really surprised us. It is 22 minutes long and it was released on 2/22/22, it also came out the same day as an NFT on Opensea, and we personally really love when musicians embrace this new concept of distribution.

XIXI created an EP infused with many different genres, starting with a dark and fast trap tune called “Drive”, which rightly set the mood of the EP, audacious and honest. “222” instead is a more settle down tune, with different female vocalization, and touches of RnB.

This release is mainly an instrumental collection of tracks, which sustain themselves amazingly without the need for any lead vocal melody. The EP has other more RnB-based tunes like HrtBrkr and PG Country which never lose their edge with dark 808s in the background in some of their parts, or catchiness with subtle piano patterns. Another tune we loved is 8049 Hamlin St. which has a more old-school approach, great for gangsta rap aficionados.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/xlxl301/

ihatejon – “iGOTME”

iHATEJON, aka Jonathan Borneman just released iGOTME, an honest trap-influenced tune about self-love. Jonathan wrote and recorded the tune in his bedroom, writing all about his emotions after his breakup.

Don’t be fooled by the pink color of the single cover. The tune is extremely deep and reflects on co-dependency and love.

Sometimes being too attached to someone you think you’re in love, doesn’t really connect with what love really is. Loving everybody unconditionally and feeling connected with the rest of humans, is the starting point of finding a truer meaning, and as Jonathan discovered, it all starts with loving yourself first.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ihatejon.mp3/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ7Y_XxDWq_eHsY38fOaP3g/videos

The Vonics – “Goodbye”

The Vonics, is a band based in the UK, that just released a new tune called Goodbye. This single is probably the most cheerful tune you’ll find on this list today.

This track brings happiness, and it is infectious. The trumpets add an essential layer to the tune, that adds the right amount of groove and cheerfulness you can expect from a radio banger.

The vocals, are extremely well performed, almost screamed and punk at times, but keeping the positive vibes and right energy to the tune. If you’re feeling down, that’s the right tune to listen to today.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thevonics/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPRjTtrQ2_VYpOEd2tDoWpw/featured

Chris K – “Up My Dose”

Chris K is a talented songwriter based in Chicago, United States, that just brought to us this dope tune called “Up My Dose”.

The tune starts with some chill synths layered together and that sustained the whole beat and leave space for Chris K bars and vocal performance.

The bass has a more syncopated approach than most trap tunes, giving and RnB vibe to the tune. Chris K’s vocal style fits perfectly in the track and never feels mundane, always keeping the audience entertained. We bounce our heads from start to finish, and while the track only last 2 minutes, it definitely gives us an excuse to play it again immediately.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chriskrecords/

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/chriskrecords

Chase Bennett – “Toxic”

Chase Bennett merged perfectly pop-punk with trap elements in his new tune “Toxic”. While being a punk rock song at its core, Toxic takes different sounds from the trap world. From the hit hat in the first part of the tune and the vocal style, which partly reminisces Juice WRLD and later Machine Gun Kelly’s songs.

While being completely open in his lyrics about doubt and frustration, the mood of Chase Bennett‘s new single is very energetic and fun. Toxic is a track that we would love to listen to at a live show, something like the now-dead Warped Tour (hoping it comes back, maybe it will), or a punk show in general and start a moshpit right in the middle of the chorus. Chase Bennett definitely hyped us and we cannot wait to see what he is up to for the rest of 2022.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itschasebennett/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdEDGE-B83ndtRGtRqQKIA

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That’s all for our second volume of “Outer Space”, we had a lot more talented artists than last time, and we really hope you enjoyed our selection.

See you on our next Outer Space travel.

Stay Sour!

Listen to our playlist of the month “Best Of The Moon” in the meanwhile, with all our favorite tunes of the month.

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February 28 2022

Best of the Moon: Best Tracks of the Month – Chapter Two

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month ALAN ELETTRONICO, AM3R3, best of the month, best of the moon, BLAKE WISNER, BRI FLETCHER, BTAV, CALISTA DEL TORO, dubstep, Electro pop, electronic, electronic house, ENOKA, house, HUNTER REECE, Indie pop, KING KISMET, LAHIS, MARS, MICHAEL BUTERA, OLIVIA CASTRIOTA, pop, techno, waitwhat

Welcome to the Moon!

Dear Space Travellers, this has been a February full of surprises. We discovered many new artists and listened to new tracks of some artists we already introduced you in the past articles, which continue to deliver some nice bangers.

This Best Of The Moon, stays eclectic like the others, and every artist on this list has a particular and solid theme, which makes them all shine by their own light.

Today’s musicians are making your headbang or singalong to their tunes very easily, from electro-pop to indie, to EDM and electronica, we got you covered.

Here there are our favourite releases from February:

WAITWHAT – “SO HARD TO LOVE”

Wait…what? WAITWHAT are back with a new banger? We are incredibly stoked by this new release called “So Hard To Love”. If you’re not familiar with this dynamic duo, we already covered them in one of our past articles that you can find here.

We fell in love with this incredible Future Bass-inspired track quite easily. “So Hard To Love” features a stunning guitar line played by RySHi, and also the amazing vocals of ABBY SEV.

This is an emotional tune extremely well-produced, from the transitions and the sound design to the melodies and the structure of the song, reminding the style of Jason Ross and Illenium, this is a must-listen for all electronic music lovers. We’re already great fans of their work, and they started 2022 with the right foot, making this month worthwhile. Don’t miss this tune out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itswaitwhat/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itswaitwhat

BLAKE WISNER – “MOODLIGHTING”

Time to present an extremely fresh singer and songwriter, unique in his genre: BLAKE WISNER.

His latest release is called “Moodlighting”, it’s the second track since he started the project. The tune is in collaboration with HUBSTCY, which produced the track.

We understand the skills of these 2 artists from the very beginning of the song, where a synth pad plays some “jazzy/blues” chords and the amazing voice of Blake enters the tune in falsetto: we already know this is going to be sick.

After the first intense minute, the track brings in the groove with an incredible sound design and the fascinating vocals of Blake. Surreal tune, incredible production, must listen.

INSTAGRAM BLAKE: https://www.instagram.com/blakewisner/

INSTAGRAM HUBSTCY: https://www.instagram.com/hubstcy/

LAHIS – “COOL TEES”

LAHIS is an amazing artist, singer and songwriter from Tel Aviv, Israel. She has a massive experience, releasing her first project back in 2012.

She moved to Berlin later on, after touring around Europe Lahis teamed up with the producer ASSI SENDER, releasing their first single together in 2019. Their latest release is called “Cool Tees”: a melancholic production with incredibly groovy elements and ambient sounds.

This combination of sounds is something unique; Lahis’s voice will cradle your soul but won’t let you sleep, instead, will keep you awake with the amazing beat full of details. Get ready for a marvelous journey that you won’t forget.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lahisss/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMiiU7RSl59hcj-H-WM0Jag

OLIVIA CASTRIOTA – “NIGHTMARE”

Based in New York City, OLIVIA CASTRIOTA is a singer and songwriter with loads of experience, with more than 15 releases in these past few years.

Olivia is a pop vocalist that crafted her sound adding to her style a bit of soul, and mixing it with electronic music: the result is absolutely fantastic.

The latest release is called “Nightmare” produced by KITTYGUN. The tune is decisive, aggressive and curious. Olivia’s voice is extremely versatile, especially on this kind of beat where she combines strong and powerful vocal lines to very delicate and intimate ones, blending perfectly with the beat’s arrangement. Incredible talent!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/oliviacastriota/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/oliviacastriota

KING KISMET – “MANIFEST”

As big fans of festivals, we felt obligated to include in this list a lit banger: we talking about KING KISMET, a young producer and DJ from Chandler, US.

This incredible lad just released his latest EP called “Manifest”, made of 2 dubstep tracks. This is some insane stuff that features an extremely curated sound design, with the attention to detail to a pro standard.

Manifest is also the name of one of the tracks, which is included in our Best Of The Moon playlist: a song with a strong energy that will literally tear you apart with its electric growls, sharp lazers and fxs. Extremely good to pump you up for the next festival!!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kingkismetmusic/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOC-LsknMegdrHGJQ-7hU5g

BTAV – “LOVE FOLLOWS”

Time to open the dance floor with another incredible artist: BTAV.

EDM producer from Baltimore, US, Brandon Tavernier brings up some real fresh vibes with his energic productions, now focusing on house music with this solo project.

His first track was released a couple of weeks ago, called “Love Follows”.

Bouncy groove, electric chords, and melodic plucks are combined together to give life to a melodic banger that we’d definitely like to hear on some big stages.. EDC Vegas maybe?

Incredible first release of BTAV, waiting for more banger tracks!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/btav_music/

SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/btavmusic

AM3R3 – “JADED”

Am3r3 is a music producer from Canada, Toronto. He’s a synthesizer affectionate after he found toy keyboards at a garage sale. This passion also comes after listening to the album Graduation by Kanye West.

Am3r3 is a solo project, with an extremely unique style: focus and detail on the sound design on chill beats and dreamy atmospheres.

His latest release is called “Jaded”, a tune that will guide you on a late-night trip, opening your mind to different realities and letting you think, and think, and think… Suddenly realize that you spent hours in loop mode: a must for our Best Of The Moon picks.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ohheyam3r3/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ohheyam3r3

CALISTA DEL TORO – “ANOTHER”

YES!! We are indeed in Space, guessing from the cover art of the incredible single Another from singer-songwriter Calista Del Toro. This tune has an incredible production that creates a really peculiar sound and genre that stands between pop, rock, electronic, and freaking space.

Calista is already a rockstar, even though you didn’t know it. She played in the venues in Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Which it’s something me and you Space Traveller can only dream of. But she deserves it! Working with incredibly talented producers including a Grammy-winning one, Calista, even though she’s fairly young, is already establishing her presence in the scene with an incredible sound that’s already her own.

All the best to Calista, and we hope to see her live here in London very soon. And you shouldn’t miss it as well.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/calistadeltoro

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/calistadeltoro/

ALAN ELETTRONICO – “UPSTAIRS AT ANDREW’S”

Here’s the last single from Alan Elettronico called Upstairs at Andrew’s. His fictional surname Elettronico means Electric in Italian, and we can definitely perceive his electricity and vibrancy through this incredible Synthwave tune.

We listened multiple times to this incredibly well-produced electronic tune, and its only flaw is that it’s too short. I mean that’s probably a fair length, it’s just us that we are too greedy for Synthwave tunes. Since it is really hard to listen to a great instrumental Synthwave tune nowadays, we are so enthusiastic about this release.

The sound design, drum production and arrangement structure make this single incredibly good and a must-listen for Synthwave aficionados. We can definitely wait to hear more from Alan Elettriconico. We are indeed electrified by his music.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alanelectro/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alan.elettronico/

BRI FLETCHER – “ASTRONAUT”

Bri Fletcher knows how to craft a pop-country tune with ease, and she demonstrates this with her last single Astronaut. An incredibly catchy tune, that brings up our nostalgia for the 90s. As the music video shows, that’s indeed an anthem to youth, and we definitely felt that, finding ourselves in her shoes.

Bri is receiving a lot of love from Spotify and especially from Nashville and country-based playlists. With her clever arrangement, she merges elements of country, like the use of banjo, with pop melodies that get easily stuck in your head.

Bri has definitely a bright career in front of her, and we can easily picture her in a stadium in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/brifletchermusic

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brifletcher/?hl=en

HUNTER REECE – “HOT GLUE”

Hunter Reece is a badass dude, and Hot Glue is a badass tune. his last single showcases his songwriting skills and ability to grab the best elements from different genres.

Hot Glue has an extremely catchy melody, which it’s sustained by a pop-punk style guitar that infuses a tight rhythm throughout the song. Hunter declares on his Spotify bio “i write songs that get stuck in your head.” and we agree with this. taking the catchiest elements from trap instrumentals and using the right fx at the right time, Hunter brings up a tune that is everything but mundane while keeping the quality of a pop song.

We wish Hunter all the best and we cannot wait to hear some new tunes from him, loving his songwriting so much.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iamHunterReece

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iamHunterReece/

MARS – “HOME”

Home is not just a physical place. It can be also a state of mind. That’s the simple concept where the first single from Mars starts. but from here, it doesn’t accompany you in a “Home Sweet Home” kind of state, but rather in an homesick journey where nothing is how it seems.

“Home” is a dark pop tune that shows Mars maturity and ability to write a compelling pop tune with profound lyrics. With this song, she’s searching for an audience that is not satisfied but just a good melody but rather liked to dive deep into human emotion and drown in nostalgia. We definitely loved swimming in this sea of melancholy, and we invite you to jump right in as well.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marissaitm/

ENOKA – “MORE THAN FRIENDS”

Enoka, takes us back in time with her 80s inspired tune called More Than Friends. The Swedish pop Queen sings on this incredibly catchy tune with an extroversive RnB melody.

The sound design and solid production behind the track use different elements to bring that 80s atmosphere which blends perfectly with Enoka’s peculiar and distinct vocal style.

The lyrics and theme of “More Than Friends” are very relatable, and we can easily see ourselves in the same situation. I mean we’ve been there are as well, and so probably you, don’t deny it, and you will appreciate this tune even more.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/missenoka/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/missenoka/

MICHAEL BUTERA – “ON MY WAY”

Australian singer, Michael Butera, brought an incredibly uplifting tune called On My Way, which definitely cheered us up during this rainy February here in London.

This single is extremely catchy and will immediately change you mood and inspire you deeply, in doing things better and don’t be too hard on yourself.

We are all on the right path, that much is certain, and we absolutely need a great singer like Michael to remind us about how life can be discouraging but at the same time, it is all about just keeping going and keeping your head up high.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/michaelbuteramusic

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbutera/

February 15 2022

Outer Space: Monthly Track Selection – Vol 1

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month best of the month, electronic, multi-genre, outer space, Rap, trap

Welcome to the Outer Space!

TO ALL SPACE TRAVELLERS!! In this fairly new format, we are going to review some artists and music projects that caught our eye and probably flew out of your radar.

Here, in this article, we are open to all the genres, experimentations, everything that made us WOW! As in an Outer Space journey, where you don’t know what you’ll find.

So are going to explore unknown territories, so be ready and seat your belts, we are going on a mission.

Let’s begin our Outer Space journey.

TOTELES – “Solaris”

TOTELES is the incredible project of Christoph Pabst, class 1977, he started making music back in the ’90s with an 8bit sampler. After producing and releasing loads of music during his career, Christoph decided to start his solo project, bringing to life his first single a few months ago, and his second release just 3 weeks ago!

We talking about Solaris, a stunning ambient/dance production that will bring you on a deeply emotional journey: the track is delicate, vibrant, with a neat beat and insanely clean sounds.

The combination of the plucks with the ambient sounds is something phenomenal, we honestly are in a loop mode right now.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/toteles_music/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Totelesmusic

ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS – “Gravity”

Introducing a phenomenal band with millions of streams on Spotify, we welcome in this list the ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS! This is an incredibly special sound that you won’t find anywhere else: a 1920s swing mixed with electro beats. But that’s not all, these musical geniuses mix also different sounds genre, giving their music a unique and unrepeatable style.

Their latest release is Gravity: a breathtaking production, full of surprises and unpredictable drops. The tune starts with a soft intro that features angelic vocals choir with some melancholic and mystic vibes, diving then into the explosive drop, there’s where the circus begins! Trumpets, overdriven basses, groovy drums, staging vocal hooks, you’ll fall in love with this sound!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/elecswingcircus

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/electricswingcircus

VANTREUX – “Outcast”

Vantreux new release is called Outcast, and this tune hits hard. Outcast deals with important topics like underage drug abuse, racism, and poverty.

The final delivery of Vantreux’s track, doesn’t leave us hopeless tho. The beat may be dark, and the theme is even reinforced by the lyrics, but we can definitely see a light at the end of it, making this tune extremely uplifting. Dedicated to everyone who feels like an Outcast, forgotten by society, a reject, but still with high hopes of having a better future.

Again, Outcast rightly hits hard and the melancholy that this tune conveys, is definitely something to cherish. We wish the best to Vantreux and we can’t wait to hear his next release.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vantreux/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Vantreux

LOU CHARLE$ – “Cross Your Mind”

DO I EVER CROSS YOUR MIND? This banger Lou Charle$ and YourLostBoys just came out from a freestyle session, and we’re glad this sick single was recorded. “Cross Your Mind”, is just 2 minutes long, but that’s enough to make you obsessed with it and thank god for inventing the loop button, so we can listen to it on repeat for hours.

The chorus gets stuck in your mind, and the flow of the verse makes you fly and vibe for the whole duration of this tune.

The beat is extremely solid, and gives all the space for Lou Charle$ and YourLostBoys to express themselves without any limitation.

Lou Charle$ is now on tour in the US, so make sure to check him out if he comes to your city.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/loucharlestx/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LouCharlesTx/

TRÈVON SLATEN – “Why Do We Do This?”

Trèvon Slaten speaks openly with his heart with his new single “Why Do We Do This?”. It is hard not to feel touch by this tune, which merges with extreme ease RnB and Pop making this release utterly catchy and groovy at the same time.

Trèvon Slaten is an extremely talented singer that is able to deliver hard-performing melodies flawlessly. His vocal style is unique, but most of all, Trèvon is an artist that knows how to convey his emotions through his voice and lyrics.

You will easily empathize with everything Trèvon is feeling while singing, and for us, this is pure magic. Definitely, he’s setting the bar higher for 2022, and we cannot wait to listen to more of this.

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That’s all for our first volume of “Outer Space”, we hope you all enjoyed these incredible new artists.

See you on our next Outer Space travel.

Stay Sour!

Listen to our playlist of the month “Best Of The Moon” in the meanwhile, with all our favorite tunes of the month.

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January 31 2022

Best of the Moon: Best Tracks of the Month – Chapter One

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month al22, alessandra boldrini, best of the month, best of the moon, chris kabs, dubstep, electronic, electronic house, even, far west, flashback one, gemini chris, hannyta, highasakite, holly jade, house, jaz kutassy, john north, jordan jones, juliander, kiriku, low girl, maria rodhe, mersi, my twisted heart, nightingale, nuzu, pariz, pop, techno, wolfman longarm

Welcome to the Moon!

For most people, January is the day to start the year with the right foot. For others is the month to start saving up some money after all the presents that have been done, and doing really nothing at all in general.

We in Space Sour belong to the first category, and so do the artists that we are featuring for this fresh edition of Best of The Moon, named CHAPTER ONE.

So, let’s dive together into this plethora of incredible musicians and genres, and let’s wrap up this crazy first the month of 2022.

LET THE TRIP TO THE MOON BEGIN:

HOLLY JADE – “FADED BLUE”

Time of some chill and melancholic vibes with the latest release of HOLLY JADE!

Incredible singer and songwriter, Holly started playing the guitar when she was just 7 years old. Born in Western Australia and moved to Los Angeles in 2019 where she started making music.

The last single came out a couple of weeks ago called Faded Blue: this is an r&b/pop style production that features immersive lyrics and chill vibes.

Holly’s vocals bring to life a melancholic beat with her incredible mood and her perfect timbre. Amazing production here, for sure deserved a spot in this month’s list!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hollyjademusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hollyjadehollyjade

HANNYTA – “MAKE IT TO THE NIGHT”

Probably the youngest on the list, we present you a 17 years old singer and songwriter: HANNYTA.

Born in Hungary and based in Scotland, Hannyta has released several singles from 2020, and her latest release Make It To the Night came out just a week ago.

This is a chill future bass track that you can’t miss: Confident and heavenly vocal lines, clear synths and melodic elements make this track very pleasant to listen to.

This year reserve something special for this artist, for sure! Make sure you follow and hear out for her next releases!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/hannyta.music/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/hannyta.music

JOHN NORTH – “HIDE”

JOHN NORTH is another incredible producer born in Columbia but grew up in Norway. From here, his name, John North, the great north and the place where he takes inspiration for his music.

John has an incredible style, a sound that remember the one of Don Diablo, with a boost of retro bass sounds and catchy vocal lines.

After getting thousands of streams on his previous tracks, he’s back now with his latest tune: Hide, a real solid production made in collaboration with his vocalist and pianist Thomas Nordvik. Incredible work here, you’ll get into loop mode!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itsjohnnorth/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itsjohnnorth

FLASHBACK ONE – “BROKEN”

Welcoming an amazing electronic producer from Germany, now based in a small town in Switzerland: FLASHBACK ONE.

Developing a passion for music since he was a kid, he started as a guitarist, moving later on to the DJ side and starting making his own music as a producer.

He’s now crafting his own sound in a future bass/pop style, and we can hear his first creation in this genre with his latest release: Broken. Featuring stylish synths and emotional melodies, this is the right production to enjoy at any time of the day. Don’t miss out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/flashback_one_official/

AL22 – “DESERVE TO BE LOVED”

This is an artist that knows how to open a dancefloor: welcoming in this list AL22! An amazing artist, singer/songwriter, and producer from London, with a deep house sound-inspired and pop notes.

His debut single for this year is called Deserve To Be Loved just came out a couple of days ago: a groovy and melodic beat accompanying the incredible voice of Alex, featuring deep meaning lyrics and remarkable vocal lines.

The tune is solid, energic, neat, and we know for sure it will get stuck in your head for a while! Don’t miss out on this banger, waiting for more releases in the meanwhile!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/al22uk/

GEMINI CHRIS – “ANIMAL”

We welcome in our best picks Gemini Chris, an experienced DJ and Music Producer based in London, UK.

His latest release and the first of this year is called Animal, an EDM track that features some groovy bass synths along with a punchy beat, and some incredible vocals that give the track the right mood.

This is a party/dance tune that would fit many occasions, a solid track that will definitely give you an incredible boost of energy on the dancefloor! Shout out to Chris for such a banger tune!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gemini_chris/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DJGeminiChris/

MY TWISTED HEART – “HEARTBREAKER”

My Twisted Heart is the incredible project of very young talent from Honk Kong: Po Ki Ching.

The musical genre of this project is a mix of Hyper-pop, Synth-pop, and Electro-pop; releasing various tracks during the past years, we want to share with you this impressive track released a few weeks ago: Heartbreaker.

This tune will get you on a rollercoaster of emotions with its emotional melodies, sharp and deep synths, high pitched vocals: all of this will hit you right in the middle of your head and will get stuck in there for a while. Careful, extremely addictive sound!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mytwistedheart/

JAZ KUTASSY – “MISSED OPPORTUNITY”

Time for some Indie Pop in full style with the stunning voice of JAZ KUTASSY!

Jaz is a singer and songwriter from London with an incredible timbre and genuinely curated lyrics. She released 2 singles last year and the one single a couple of days ago called Missed Opportunity, making it the first release of 2022!

The song features a groovy beat, with funky guitars, deep basses, and other melodic and very interesting elements. The tune is solid, emotional, and confident, Jaz’s vocals are enchanting and unique. A must listen, waiting for more releases from this incredible artist!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jazkutassy/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jazkutassy

PARIZ – “SOMEONE TO FORGET”

Welcoming another incredible lad based in Texas, USA.

This is PARIZ, a young producer that makes electronic, dance, and EDM music.

After releasing several tracks in the past year, Pariz started the new year with a brand new banging future bass track called Someone To Forget.

The track has a melancholic and mystic vibe that features punchy drums, electric leads, and sharpened synths, all along with heavenly and melodic vocals. Don’t miss out on this one!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pariz_music/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/parizmusic

MERSI – “WHAT’S GOING ON”

Mersi, aka Marcel Markus has a great experience and curriculum in the music industry, with multiple projects on his shoulder. So he definitely has amazing stuff to pull out and show to new generations of producers. His last track “What’s Going On”, is a cheerful EDM track that blinks to the electro-swing genre with a very cool piano and trumpet riff in the middle of the tune.

The song is a reflection on what and how things are happening around us. “What always seemed to be unchangeable has suddenly turned upside down. One can’t help but wonder how life and the world around us are changing, and can’t help but sigh “What the hell is going on?” As the artist himself states.

Certainly, the song gives the idea of the concept, while making you move and dance to his influential rhythm.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mersi_edm/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Mersi-77199444075

HIGHASAKITE – “MOTHER”

Norwegian pop sensation Highasakite’s, have just released their newest album on the 28th of January, and Mother is their latest single. Vocals and arrangement are incredibly well produced, with a futuristic sound design that gives even more spice to the catchy melody.

While listening to this outstanding tune, it comes as no surprise that this dynamic duo has accumulated over 200 million streams on Spotify to date and earned multiple Norwegian Grammy Awards (Spellemannprisen).

We wish the best to Håvik and drummer Trond Bersu with their fifth album, which we are definitely going to binge-listen.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/highasakiteband/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/highasakitemusic

EVIN – “FEARS OF LETTING GO”

London-based new artist EVIN just release his first single “Fears of Letting Go” off of his debut EP “Good Morning World”. This 80s inspired tune is sexy and romantic at the same time, and it is impossible not to be carried away by his incredible well-written storytelling.

The tune starts with an incredible trumpet lick that instantly gets stuck in your mind and drags you into a cinematic scenario that reminisces all the best scenes of the most influential 80s movies.

Definitely a great song to start the January, with a chorus and intro that will stay in our hands for a long time.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/evindurkin

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Evin-Durkin-1522193051183540

NUZU – “PIPES”

Pushing rap over his boundaries, NUZU steps into the electronic realm, with the right cockiness, making us heavily headbanging with their jungle-infused track “PIPES”.

NUZU is formed by Kayes Mensah and Teige along with Producer/videographer Jack Wyer. The trio formed in 2019 and has been relentlessly working on music and visual art behind the scenes. With “PIPES” this incredible trio merged the worlds of Grime and Drum and Bass in the most powerful and rightfully fierce way possible.

Depicting their reality and London, their hometown, with a gritty pen, which reminds us of the more rough tunes by Prodigy. NUZU tracks, are the best sound you could hear during a rave, and we hope that that’s just the start of an incredible 2022 for them.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nuzugram/

FAR WEST – “IT FEELS NEW”

Far West is a synth-pop project started by Ryan Settles in 2019, and just started the new year with the right foot releasing a positive and catchy tune called “It Feels New”.

The song is everything you would like to hear in a synth-pop tune, it has catchy melodies, great vintage synths, and an incredible Trumpets solo which you will listen to again and again.

Saying that Far West and especially this tune is just Synth-Pop, might not be enough tho, and won’t make them justice, have they undoubtedly put more on the table crafting a sound design that is their own and blinks to the indie rock genre. We can’t wait to hear more from Far West and Ryan this year.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/farwestmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/contactfarwestmusic

JULIANDER – “IF I CAN’T HAVE YOU”

Juliander, is a singer-songwriter and producer from Sweden, Stockholm and just some days ago he released his single “If I Can’t Have You”. An impressive Indie-Pop single that shows Juliander’s incredible talent.

Producing and writing all his songs by himself, Juliander is able to deliver a unique and vibrant sound. It comes as no surprise that he had the chance to share the stage with famous acts like Zara Larsson and Alan Walker, and even perform at Coachella.

“If I Can’t Have You” is an electro-pop tune that shares a positive and stoic message: rather be alone if you are not able to be with the special person in your life. We second that and will keep this tune at high volume, so we won’t forget this message and melody for the rest of 2022.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/juliander/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/julianderofficial

MARIA RODHE – “CALLING FOR YOU”

Maria Rodhe‘s new single is called “Calling for You” and it’s her second release in six months.

Maria Rodhe comes from Sweden, a country overly famous for its incredible music production, from Max Martin to ABBA, and this tune doesn’t lack catchiness at all. Calling For You, will make you forget this cold winter, as its sound drags you far away in a warm place with nice weather, palms and tiki cocktails.

The Caribbean-inspired beat makes you dance like no one is watching and Maria’s vocals are incredibly charming. Definitely a great start of the year for Maria, which made us already ready for a bright summer.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/maria_rodhe/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mariarodhemusic

LOW GIRL – “SO COOL”

Low Girl is a talented new band that already knows how to make bangers. “So Cool”, is their newest single and they easily proved that they how to write melodies that get stuck in your mind.

The producer behind their upcoming EP is Michale Smith, who already worked with the very famous UK band Wolf Alice, and with Low Girl he created a very peculiar sound that it’s already their own.

This band is receiving loads of love from Spotify, UK Radios, and us as well. 2022 is definitely going to be very interesting thanks to them.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lowgirllowgirl/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lowgirllowgirl

NIGHTINGALE – “VERMILLION”

Melbourne-based producer/artist Nightingale brought us a new tune for this 2022 called Vermillion, and we are already fixated with it. The track is inspired by Australian summer, and while it is winter here in the UK, Nightingale has created a joyful electronic tune that definitely reflects the mood and joy that people are living in the other part of the hemisphere.

As Nightingale states himself “I wanted to capture the buzz I had coming into summer after the year we had here in Melbourne. It was akin to the excitement of coming up to any big event in your life and wanting that time to be precious, joyful, and forever lasting.”

We personally loved the positive and catchy vocals which bring a smooth melody that sets the right mindset to chill near a beach during a great sunset.

Nightingale’s way of producing songs is incredible, and we hope 2022 will be full of more songs by him.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/musicnightingale/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/musicnightingale

CHRIS KABS – “MOON”

Chris Kabs, started his career back in 2016 and definitely has a lot more to say in this busy 2022, starting with his new tune “Moon”.

“Moon” is a catchy tune, released with a Synthwave inspired music video. As you know by the title of this article, we are really into the Moon, so this song is the perfect fit. The production blends multiple genres, from trap to RnB all wrapped up with Synthwave sound design, which reminisces both productions from Drake and Labyrinth.

The bass synth and subs on this one really shake you from the inside, and even though the tune immerse in a melancholic vibe, it makes you easily dance with your hands to the sky while singing along the chorus.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chriskabs_/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/chriskabs/

JORDAN JONES – “BREAK MY HEART”

It is really hard to not be moved by Jordan Jones first single called “Break My Heart”, especially after knowing Jordan’s story.

Just before getting married to his fianceè, Jordan discovers her affair, making him go into a downward spiral tainted by depression and addiction.

We are incredibly happy Jordan found his way out thanks to music as we think this tune might inspire many. Even if the story behind the tune might be hard this is an incredibly positive and uplifting tune, with a great vocal performance, technically flawless, which made us eager for more Jordan Jones’ music. WE WANT MORE.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iam.jordanjones/

KIRIKU, YALISAXX – “04.40”

Kiriku and Yalisaxx teamed up on their new single called “04.40”, delivering a techno minimal house tune, that will make you move your bum before you even notice.

The saxophone which enters in the middle of the song gives a whole new life to the tune, like changing the day to the night. You won’t stop dancing at all, you will now move more mindfully with your lady and enjoy the buzz of that Martini you had together.

This is definitely a sensual song, with some electro-swing sprinkles that will re-ignite your nights making it more charming and sexy.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whoskiriku/

**WOLFMAN LONGARM – “12-26 Bend Not Break“**

This next one is a unique and vibrant project that had to be included in our picks this month; welcoming WOLFMAN LONGARM with his latest EP called WLF. This is a collection of 4 masterpieces that will bring you on an outer space journey.

Wolfman combines different genres to make his own one, a mix of hip-hop, hyper-pop, with punk sensibility and electronic elements. Unpredictable lyrics and incredible productions makes his music something that you must hear out. Our favorite? 12-26 Bend Not Break. Check it out!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wlongarm/

ALESSANDRA BOLDRINI – “WHAT YOU WANTED”

Sharing some incredible Italian skills in this month’s picks, born in Italy and based in London, we present you ALESSANDRA BOLDRINI with her latest track What You Wanted: a spicy groovy track afrobeat style with melodic elements and catchy pop vocals.

Alessandra has gained thousands of streams on Spotify; this latest release shows the hard work and the experience she has gained over the past years, also with a degree at BIMM Institute in London, we can now enjoy an incredible high-quality production and some stunning vocals that we won’t easily forget.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alessandraboldrini/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/alessandraboldriniofficial

January 1 2022

Best of the Moon: Best tracks of the months – New Year Edition

Emanuele Rosi All, Best of the month best of the month, best of the moon, CHILLHUM, CLASS VEE, dubstep, DZILL, electronic, electronic house, EMMA MAE, house, JUSTINA SHANDLER, KOA, MIA MORMINO, MOR2DEKAI, NICO P, NIGHTLY GATHERINGS, pop, RED SKIES MOURNING, SYDNEYUNICORNS, techno

Welcome to the Moon!

2022 just started, and we’re thrilled to introduce you to some great new releases that we encountered during the month of December.

While everyone was listening to Mariah Carey, we actually spent a lot of time searching for the best jams of this Christmas period.

As always we were able to gather a great number of genres from electronic to pop so that all our readers can enjoy our reviews.

We wish all the artists we covered this month and all our readers an amazing 2022 ahead with lots of electronic music and music festivals.

LET’S START OUR TRIP TO THE MOON:

RED SKIES MOURNING – “DEEP MOONLIGHT”

Red Skies Mourning is a project based in Baltimore, US, which just released a new tune called Deep Moonlight which was influenced by The Legend of Zelda. It’s easy to feel immersed in a video game while listening to this tune, and this great production blinks the eye to similar arrangements from the likes of The Weeknd and Post Malone.

That’s the second tune after the rebranding of this great music project and we can’t wait to see where this electronic pop-infused path is going to lead.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/redskiesmourning/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/redskiesmourning

DZILL – “WANT ME LIKE THAT”

Dzill is a DJ and producer from New York, with several releases on Gameroom Recordings, a subsidiary of the iconic Tiesto founded Blackhole Recordings. Dzill was able to gather more than 500.00 streams on Spotify alone, and his new track “Want me Like That” easily shows us why so much buzz around him. The track is an electro house tune that amazingly fits on a club might and on a happy hour sunset party on a beach of Ibiza.

This greatly produced Tropical House song showed us that he definitely deserves the support he had from other DJs such as Martin Garrix, Don Diablo, Deadmau5, Sam Feldt, Slushii and Sikdope. If you like Electronic House you MUST include him on your personal playlist.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dzillmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dzillmusic

JUSTINA SHANDLER – “STAMINA”

Justina Shandler‘s new song called Stamina, is an incredibly catchy pop tune, you absolutely need to listen to when you feel a little down and need, indeed, just a little Stamina to go through the day. As the singer from Los Angeles explains, her song it’s about her resilience and relentless pursuit of truth and following the path that lights her up the most.

The chorus’ catchiness makes the melody easily stuck in your head. She said she stopped writing about boys, but we seriously wouldn’t mind as long as she’d keep her peculiar vocal style and viral energy.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justinashandler/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jshandler/

NICO P – “ANAMATA”

Nico P just came back with a new track called Anamata. Nico P is definitely not new to the game, with more than two decades under his belt, playing at the busiest parties in Belgium. He has proved also with this track his expertise in the Deep House genre. The progressive theme on this track is incredibly well produced and versatile for all kinds of DJ sets.

A great tune for every progressive house aficionado, which will be definitely hooked by the more tribal features of the track which makes you dive in a warmer landscape, giving more depth to the track.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nicopmusic/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/nicopmusic

MOR2DEKAI – “Take Me Higher”

Mor2dekai is a producer from Toronto, Canada. His new tune called “Take Me Higher”, definitely takes you higher. This track straightly dives into some super catchy EDM style reminiscing of the mid-2000s with a sound that reminds David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia early works.

Producing everything in his bedroom, Mor2dekai refers to himself as a bedroom producer, although his production definitely aims for a busy club night DJ-set. The vocals greatly performed convey some nice nostalgia that fits perfectly with the instrumentals of the track.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mor2dekai/

sydneyunicorns – “The Crown”

sydneyunicorns defines herself as a” producer, songwriter, singer, visual artist, alien, and unicorn”, and she definitely proves herself with her third single “The Crown”. Even though she’s a self-taught producer she proves with his track to really know how to manage a multi-layered arrangement and production.

Although the track results very catchy to the ear, it still maintains an ethereal and dark layer that gives a peculiar veil of mystery that makes the listening experience very entertaining. A versatile sing and producer that we’ll definitely keep under our radar.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sydneyunicorns/

CLASS VEE – “WHERE DO WE STAND”

Let’s dive back to the ’80s with a strong tune from Class Vee.

American singer, songwriter, and producer with a Dominican background, Class Vee just started her brand new solo project. Her latest release Where Do We Stand is the right boost of retro vibes we need, featuring clean and punchy drums, astonishing electronic sounds, and powerful vocals.

The track is really solid, enjoyable from beginning to end, we honestly loved it. One of the best tracks to kick off this 2021 and jump into the new year! Waiting for more releases from this incredible artist!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/classvee/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheClassVee/

KOA – “KISSING ON K”

KOA is a duo formed by two brothers, Austin and Jagger Spacy. Austin is a professional dancer and actor who lately dived into music production, Jagged is a songwriter and rapper.

These guys are working together to give life to a very interesting project. Their latest release Kissing On K is their 4th release of 2021: an experimental hip-hop production with an infusion of emotional electronic sounds that will give you goosebumps.

Nostalgic mood and melancholic vibes are a strong point on the tune, with remarkable vocal hooks we’re pretty sure this tune will be stuck in your head for a while.

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kidsonaddrall

EMMA MAE – “HOLLYWOOD”

Another very young talent on this list, Emma Mae is a 21 years old singer and songwriter based in London. From the usual Bitchpop Genre she usually shares, her latest release though is quite different from her other productions.

Released just two weeks ago, Hollywood is a nostalgic and intimate soundtrack: Emma’s voice is warm and soft on the melancholic piano chords during verses, while getting strong and confident on the choruses with the right dynamic of subtle percussions and wide strings.

An emotional tune we highly recommend, just try to hold your tears!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/emmamaemusic_/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/emmamaemusic

NIGHTLY GATHERING – “FADE INTO STARS“

You all know we always put up the most refined and interesting music on our blog, but

Nightly Gatherings stands up with an incredible brand new album that is out of this world.

Connor Johnson (Aka Nightly Gatherings) is a songwriter and producer from a small city in California, US. I best describe his new album as an experience, a journey to something new and undiscovered that brings you a lot of different emotions all at once.

His style is very unique and reminds us of Porter Robinson, Bon Iver, and Madeon.

You can’t miss this one, make sure you listen to the entire album and not just the track included in our Best Of The Month!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nightlygatherings

CHILLHUM – “SNOW“

Ethan Bedell (aka Chillhum) is a guitarist, songwriter, and musician from Colorado.

This incredible artist is just 23 years old, he started producing music back in 2018.

Chillhum’s sound is a mix of indie pop, electronic sounds, and groovy beats combined with incredibly catchy guitar lines and nostalgic vocals.

His latest release Snow is the perfect expression of his unique style, a high-quality indie/chill pop production, with particular attention to the sound design, that gave us a very relaxed feeling. Rare sound, a must listen!

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chillhumbeats/?hl=en

MIA MORMINO – “POUR ANOTHER“

Couldn’t miss in our top pick for the last month of the year an amazing pop artist that already released several hits: Mia Mormino.

Her style is a mix of Billie Ellish, Lady Gaga, and Ariana Grande; with an astonishing voice and polished lyrics, Mia gives life to some innovative and entertaining productions that will keep you company on any occasion. Her latest release Pour Another is another standing-out hit thanks to her uninhibited personality, along with a music video for this release that was directed by herself.

With almost 1 million total streaming on Spotify, Mia is on her way to reach hit the billboard with her incredible music style.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/miamormino/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MiaMorminoMusic/