Songs For Winter Dreams: JACKNIFE, Borgore, Wishpig & more! Hot & New 12/11

12/11/2023

4 min

The holiday season sets in to join the winter chill in our bones, and Audius embraces both enthusiastically! Whether listeners seek to be energized for their festivities or to appreciate a quiet snowy night, our Hot & New playlist update holds the soundtrack to any winter activity.

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Rising EDM star JACKNIFE unveils his fresh single “The Top” with Prada Leary. Together, JACKNIFE and Prada Leary combine their talents to produce an expertly composed compilation of genres in “The Top.” The first breakdown merges metallic bass house beat with percussive, futuristic trap sound design. Then, the interlude dims the track to a shimmering cyberpunk atmosphere, immersing listeners in a snowy, technicolor dream. After dropping listeners in a cloud, “The Top” unexpectedly rebuilds itself as a warehouse techno track. With this offering, JACKNIFE closes the year with a bang, and New Year’s Eve festival-goers can almost certainly ring in the new year at “The Top.”

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Borgore returns to Audius, delivering holiday gifts as three Audius exclusive remixes. Passion Pit’s hit “Sleepyhead” evolves from a whimsical, vibrant tune to maddening, rattling brostep designed to eviscerate speakers. Borgore also twists a classic rap track, “My Neck, My Back (Lick It)” by Khia. The salacious song is transformed into a driving hardcore techno beat. Finally, Borgore bridges generations with his “California Dreamin’” remix, a 1960s folk-pop tune by The Mamas & The Papas. Vocalist chords become distorted behind a wave-inspired introduction before this remix morphs into lurching bass. Say thanks for these offerings by giving them a listen!

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Also pulling inspiration from previous generations of music, underground psychedelic folk artist Wishpig presents latest releases, “IF” and “bathroom.” Vintage and distant, “IF” is almost avant-garde with its loose structure and shifting elements. The song sounds misty and obfuscated, causing the listener to feel intrigue, haunted, and calm simultaneously. Crooning poetically, Wishpig sings over acoustic guitars and other string instruments in “bathroom,” creating a golden sound bath that flows like sun-gilded water. These introspective and uniquely beautiful tracks are perfect for a wintry folk playlist.

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‍Daniel Allan celebrates the release of his latest project, Duality. This seven-track body of work presents stutter house soundscapes ranging from pastel and playful to dreamy and determined. Chock full of delectable collaborations as well, Daniel Allan teamed up with artists including Rome in Silver, Tisoki, Lyrah, and bloody white to complete the complex vision of this project. Songs like “I Just Need’ bounce and twinkle, meanwhile “Butterflies” twinkles inquisitively like new stars in the night sky. Duality is energizing yet peaceful; Daniel Allan helps listeners find beauty and joy through ice and hardship.

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Dallas-based producer Mann Jugo offers Audius users another exclusive beat, “Matrimony.” Delicate and glowing, this track sonically captures the forever love promised for marriage. A piano riff steadily drifts over a drumbeat, and orchestral strings invite resplendent lights to illuminate and shift. “Matrimony” is the sunlight beaming through stained glass windows in the church, filling the ceremony space with awe-inducing beauty.

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This time of year draws out complex emotions that can only be understood through music. From tranquil beats inspiring peace this holiday season to badgering brostep fueling packed schedules, our Hot & New playlist holds just what our listeners need.