The careful curation of clashing dynamics in music sparks the interest of audiophiles everywhere; one song glistens with beauty, but the next writhes in darkness. On this week’s Hot & New playlist, Audius’ latest releases showcase this fascinating contrast from the talents of some of the platform’s greatly talented underground artists!
Electronic music producer EASTGHOST boasts a vibrant discography that explores emotive and immersive atmospheres, all utilizing a wide selection of sounds; “At Long Last!,” comes from the wave and trap branch of EASTGHOST’s abilities. The introduction feels more like an overture to a stadium concert until the lights dim and the track evolves into gritty bass grumbles and singing synths. Elements of trap blink throughout “At Long Last!,” underlining the melancholy yet content melody. EASTGHOST proudly presents “At Long last!,” as the first single from his upcoming Negative Spiral EP!
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Pack Records unveils its newest offering, a collaboration between Internet Girl and Ezekiel titled “COKEHEAD.” Combining the juvenile energy of rock n roll with the songwriting characteristics of the latest internet music trends, “COKEHEAD” bridges generations. Internet Girl brings the youthful energy of Gen Z in the form of a rock band, and Ezekiel offers their prowess for experimentation and intense emotions. Indeed, “COKEHEAD” captures the angst, energy, and anger found in older genres of rock, but these young artists repackage it beautifully for the youth of today.
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SUAHN continues to voyage into the depth of truly dark and experimental club tunes with the new mix, in the dark Vol. 2. This mix is a cornucopia of maddening sound design, unpredictable composition, and black fire. Ensuring to maximize the experience, SUAHN once again pairs delectable distortions with a visual pairing on YouTube! Explore through the industrial grit and demonic cybernetics SUAHN compiles in the second installment of the in the dark mix series.
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enjoii returns to Audius with new selections from a wave-saturated discography. A patient and celestial style permeates throughout, enveloping listeners. enjoii’s vision is truly stunning: spectrums of purple, blue, and red glow and morph like the Aurora Borealis, decorated with stars. Tracks such as “PSP” and “delivered (for broken hearts)” invite fans of trap, ambient, and several other genres to dive deep in enjoii’s productions as well as the wave community as a whole.
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Asian-American producer Angrybaby shares his house hit, “BADDER,” on Audius. A four-on-the-floor beat supports a harmony of pulsing lasers as well as a vocal sample in different pitches. “BADDER” infuses listeners and dancefloors with a nonchalant confidence, encouraging people to evolve into the best version of themselves. Although a confidence tune, Angrybaby approaches this mood a bit conventionally, using subtlety, careful composition, and gently shimmering synths to create an almost romantic air. Indeed, “BADDER” influences listeners to grow into the baddest version of themselves, perhaps by capitalizing on the self-love everyone is capable of.
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This week’s Hot & New playlist update courageously explores vibrant environments and spirited, precious genres! From the dark and experimental to the beautiful and curious, every listener will have their tastes and minds expanded with these fresh tunes.
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