ABSRDST - Blushy (Ringtone Version)

One day before the official EP gets released, New York based ABSRDST teases us with a VIP, "bubblegum pop version" of "Blushy." Released in celebration of his 20k Soundcloud followers milestone, this "Ringtone Version" screams for PC Music. In fact, he had them in mind when he first made the beat "a few years ago." Perhaps you're even noticing further familiarity, as it was utilized in Shawn Wasabi's viral sensation "Marble Soda," then credited as "Brights."

Whatever its called, it's pure power pop, overflowing with ebullience that takes the more tempered original to new heights. Of course the designs in the original are excellent, especially in their ultra-emotive essence, but this "Ringtone" recasting speaks even more to my soul. While the guitar still shines through, it's the new soaring synths, warped vocals and flourishes of effect-laden fills that bring the rosy blush to your cheeks. However, the cherry on top has got to be ABSRDST's use of the vocals, particularly "I can't wait," whether intentional or not, teases tomorrows release. Pre-order here. FOLLOW ABSRDST: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

fusq - Blush (ft. MYLK)

Need a little injection of energy for your Friday? Well then look no further than fusq and "Blush" featuring MYLK. I've supported MYLK on this blog multiple times before (see here), and it was her name that drew me to "Blush" as I made my daily scroll through soundcloud. As soon as I hit play I knew this was a track for me. It's the kind of power pop that I'm craving at the moment. It's funky and fat, as well as agile and overflowing with adorable energy. MYLK has an unavoidable sheen to her vocals, that is only amplified by fusq's fantastical flourishes and strong synth bed. While it's not a rock track by any means, there's just something about "Blush" that makes me scream "This track f*cking rocks." It's part French funk with fusq and part kawaii chiptune with MYLK; the perfect pairing if you ask me. Find "Blush" out now as part of fusq's Polarity EP, which you can pick up here. FOLLOW FUSQ: FACEBOOK SOUNCLOUD TWITTER
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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Cozway - Reveries

I've long touted label Jadū Dala's ability to find and foster talent from across the globe. Their latest release, a cosigned compilation with Sola, runs through 10 tracks from Blush, acaer and Son-J, among others. One of those others, and the name I was drawn to first, was Cozway, in large part because of his Jadū release "Windbreaker." And this is where the story gets good: upon arriving on the soundcloud page I found that Cozway is from Victoria. Of course this means that he's eligible to be played on Radio Humber, and that's just what I'm going to do tonight on Bump In The Hump. His latest, "Reveries" has some of his trademark grit, among bent synths and powerful percussion. Download it free here.Joining Cozway on Bump In The Hump tonight, is fellow Jadū Dala/Sola alum, So Sus. It's another sublime summer themed episode running through disco house, big room, bass house, and tech house. I've got the hugely hyped Torro Torro, Smalltown DJs collab "House Shake" (as covered here), and a cut from Zeds Dead's Northern Lights Remixes album, alongside a slew of Radio Humber debuts. Catch Bump In The Hump live from 6-7 PM EDT, here.

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