Friday, November 24, 2017

A Soundcloud Sampler

After taking the day off to enjoy an impromptu American Thanksgiving with my friends from university, and then taking in Ekali, josh pan and Y2K, I missed a whole bunch of music, and intend to make up for that here. Instead of doing a long piece or two, I'm going to quickly tackle 9 'new' tracks I came across this morning. It really is a Soundcloud sampler, running the gamut of genres and styles that Soundcloud has become known for. There's some typical "Dance & EDM," some trap, some ambient, some house, nxc and more. So here we are, nine tracks in no particular order with a quick sentence or two about each below. Also note that those I've placed an asterisk beside are available for free download.cool tweens - life
Careful not to trip on the uber awesome vocal chops, even though this uplifting number will have you back on your feet in no time. The usual onslaught of energy we've come to expect from Cool Tweens.

2 Wasted & Lutez - Lay It Down (ft. Gabe Xavier)
Equally intoxicating guitar and vocals already have your head spinning before the drop has you puking in the toilet. Good times.

Wizard - Something Going On (w/ E$$AY)*
Hazy waves of chill trap grooves lead into an awesome progressive finale. Brilliant beat work.

sylcmyk - November
No matter how you feel about the month itself, you'll fall for this track. Beyond beautiful ambiance.

Marry Us - L'Étranger*
Somehow manages to make future bass feel fresh and new again. Pristine and playful production.

DI33GO & Chris Albert - Dancing Life*
Can't quite put my finger on what track I'm reminded of, but I definitely like the feeling it gives me. Pairs some pretty piano with a wicked groovy drop. Definitely dance worthy.

NAUUDA - party*
More magical ambiance, especially as the wonky tones and drums dazzle. Quite the cool craft-work.

Styline - What You Want*
Ever growing dance grooves will walk you out onto the dance-floor, even if you don't have an ounce of rhythm in your body. You'll be waving back and forth with the rest of the crowd in no time.

GAWS THE GREAT - Seen
Trippy little number that succeeds on several levels. Undefinable awesomeness. Perhaps the best example of the strength of Soundcloud; it's challenging and unquestionably cool in its inventiveness.