Oddish - Oddity

Some times good things come to those that wait. Often times I find myself struggling to find something fresh and exciting or even just good enough to pique my attention as I scroll through Soundcloud. That holds true today, because although there were a few that warranted a second play, I didn't feel as connected as I'd like in order to properly address them. But that changed when I went to the Discover feature and the 'Upload' playlist. Atop the 20 "newly posted tracks" was Oddish, a name I know from Pokémon, but this isn't that. This is a unique character that has very little information surrounding, presumably, him. The only outside connection is a Twitter account, that seems to have arisen around the same time as the "Om Telolet Om" craze (read here). But back to the music.

The track atop the aforementioned 'Upload' playlist was "Jet Lean" and its brassy drone, which gets tripped and burnt brilliantly. The drums snap and smack teasing the wonderfully warped low end that only get more twisted in the second drop. After taking in all of the Oddity release from which "Jet Lean" is taken, it is the perfect introduction to the dark, destructive and banging bass, house, techno amalgam. Each track sports a strong groove and succeeds in large part thanks to propellant percussion. They are all equally full and fantastically designed productions that are sure to fill the floor and leave you wanting more. Stream the whole of Oddity below and download it free here.FOLLOW ODDISH: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Celadon City - Pastelparty

I've been a fan of Celadon City's Zelda-esque beauty ever since I heard his remix of Chet Porter's "tbh ily." Last month he debuted the first track from his upcoming album, Somehow We Will Get Through This, which is set to drop November 24th. Today he's treated us to the second single, entitled "Pastelparty." Celadon City indeed continues to craft some of the most tender and loving pieces of ear pleasing artwork you'll ever hear. The name "Pastelparty" is a perfect fit for the positively breathtaking beats and golden glow this track exudes. Whereas its predecessor "Nevermind" works more with percussion, "Pastelparty" succeeds through splendiferous strings and a more muted magic, almost as though it were a welcome respite, like the return to Pallet Town in the original Pokemon. Breathe in the beauty below and be sure to look out for the rest of the awesome album in the next two weeks.
UPDATE: The album is out now. Get it via Bandcamp here.

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Grimecraft - Lavender Town

If you ever played Pokemon, you were, no doubt, struck by the incredible soundtrack. Other than the theme song, there was no more meme-friendly than "Lavender Town." The creepy soundtrack has, unsurprisingly, received countless remixes, but none can hold a candle to the latest from Grimecraft. Known for his work in and around video games, there is perhaps no one better suited to give such a sacred/unholy track a proper remix. He's turned it into a true trap stunner, maintaining a clear connection to the original, while adding numerous additional elements and trap twists. He's created a cinematic piece that will not only have you overflowing with nostalgia, but also shivering as the creeps rush up your spinal cord. If you're a fan of video games, you'd best check out Smooth McGroove Remixed 2, the album from which this is taken. It also includes remixes from Street Fighter 2, Super Mario Kart, Donkey Kong Country and more. Buy from iTunes, Google Play or stream on Spotify. FOLLOW GRIMECRAFT: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER