It's time to get back out into the sun today with an artist who has been warm to my ears a lot these past few weeks. Pink Ganter, Markus Ganter, is a German producer from Manheim, Germany, who creates warm-beautiful remixes that will make you think whilst you are laying outside. His remix of 'So This Is Goodbye' by William Fitzsimmons is incredibly playful, insightful and elegant with lyrics that are hard-hitting juxtaposing beauty with pain. Also, 'Young Blood' by The Naked and Famous has been getting alot of play on our radiowaves, opening our eyes to a catchy edit and a remix of 'Make It Better' by The Knocks is mesmorising. His music is tantalisingly-exquisite!
Born in 1992, making her just 18 yrs old, Sky Ferreira is in demand by indie-electro producers in the states for her compelling voice. The Portugese-American singer-songwriter and actress is based in LA working with numerous artists and signed a record deal with Parlophone last year. She is currently working with Paul Epsworth, Bloodshy & Avant, Dallas Austin, Linda Perry and more on her debut album to be released on November 15 in the UK. Seriously keep an ear out cause this voice is going to be huge!!!
Based in LA, Elias Tahan is a photographer who pushes editorial creativity. The 23 yr old was born and raised in Los Angeles, who after leaving art school immediately delved into a career as a full-time photographer, drawing inspiration from film and pop culture. His portfolio is incredibly extensive having shot numerous celebrities, however, his real eccentric artistic talent can be seen through his expressiveness in fashion editorials. The rawness of beauty in his photos is inspiring!
This post is a little heavier and the beats are a bit more intrusive, but still pretty damn cool! They aren't new, but that doesn't rule out the fact that they're dope... Past couple of posts have been focusing on heavier electro, I don't know if it's because of my mood, or whether I'm becoming more accustomed but I'm liking it! Not for all listeners, but if you really want a dance have a listen! Loving Foamo's remix of Mystery Jets, it's really grungy and dark, SebastiAn is intense that's all I have to say and Busy P, as usual, produces the goods!
I don't know if it's just because of the name, but N.A.S.A.'s music is on the blend between electronic in space and on earth. Together with the compelling bass beats mixed into eerie-space-ic sounds, the music makes you feel as though you are in some kind of dance party out in the middle of the Universe. Or maybe that's just my strange analogy! N.A.S.A. (standing for North America/South America) is an ongoing collaboration between two lifelong music aficionados, Squeak E. Clean (Sam Spiegel) and DJ Zegon (Ze Gonzales), and their friends, friends of friends and musical heroes. They also cleverly mesh hip-hop melodies with big big sounds.
When it comes to hip-hop, I don't really like the commercial stuff that comes out, I'm more about Q-Tip, Biggie Smalls and The Pharcyde... Yet, this song has caught my attention. Kanye West released his new single Monster on the 2nd of September, and it features Jay-Z (who is touring with U2 in Australia at the end of the year!?), Rick Ross, Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj. I quite enjoy the diverse range of instrumentals that are intertwined beneath the melodies.
Some music to get you out of the winter slum and into the summer swing as the sun is shining! Discovered these songs whilst I was away, and these sounds are magnetic... A truly eclectic mix, reworking hip-hop's master, N.E.R.D.'s, new hit ft. Nelly Furtado, Hot 'N' Fun. Also, a new beat from my favourite dj's Classixx, Cold Act III, who will be gracing the Australian shores when they play at Parklife! Ahhhhh cant wait.
CLASSIXX - COLD ACT III
