Louis Futon's sophomore album, Couchsurfing, is finally live on DSPs everywhere; after spending the latter half of 2021 rolling out this body of work we can finally dive deeper into his buttery smooth signature electronic production. This album blends together hip-hop, funk, and soul while also allowing his experimental nature to shine through. The story behind Couchsurfing is … [Read more...]
Louis Futon Drops Two More Singles Ahead Of His Sophomore Album Couchsurfing
Louis Futon continues his sophomore album rollout with a double single release, introducing the tracks “Re-Up” & “Amoeba”. Futon has noted that this upcoming LP will feature an eclectic mix of sounds and styles, and these two tracks showcase just that. “Re-Up”, a collaboration with Armani White, infuses melodic chord loops with rap & hip-hop to create a darker tone … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Louis Futon Kicks Off His Sophomore Album Rollout With Whimsical Single, “Ron Burgundy” + An Official Music Video
Louis Futon is ready to drop his sophomore album, Couchsurfing, which combines an eclectic mix of genres such as hip-hop, funk, and soul. His first single off the album, "Ron Burgundy" introduces us to the feel of this LP with a funky drum rhythm intertwined with intoxicating grooves. Alongside the single Louis has also released a music video which takes us on a couch surfing … [Read more...]
Louis Futon and Robotaki Team up for Absolutely Delicious Remix of “Mango”
Remixing an already soul-filled song like "Mango" from KAMAUU, Adeline and, Masego is a tough ask - but Louis Futon & Robotaki stepped up to the plate. The new remix keeps the incredible vocals intact - while injecting some perfectly crisp percussion, smooth synths, and some extra horns to the already instrument-packed original. Louis Futon and Robotaki pay the … [Read more...]
Carnage, Kayzo, CRAY + More Attend Black Lives Matter Protests
Over the past week, more and more DJs have publicly come forward to denounce the current climate of racial injustice and support the Black Lives Matter movement. Together, the EDM community has raised thousands of dollars for black rights organizations like the NAACP, Minnesota Freedom Fund, and Black Visions Collective. Many took the time during Blackout Tuesday to show their … [Read more...]
WATCH: Louis Futon & Quickly, Quickly Craft Impressive Flip of Anderson .Paak & YBN Cordae
Louis Futon is certainly no stranger to gifting his fans imaginative and colorful renditions of songs you'd least expect him to choose. With some even going viral, there really is no reason for the producer to stop showcasing his talent in said fashion. The artist's latest video features Futon collaborating with Quickly, Quickly to craft a catchy flip of Anderson .Paak & … [Read more...]
Party Pupils & Louis Futon Sample Sounds From IKEA For New Collaboration “One Two Things”
What happens when Party Pupils and Louis Futon lurk around IKEA looking for sounds to sample? "One Two Things" happens. Party Pupils and Louis Futon challenged themselves to make a song using beats and sounds they could create while walking through IKEA, and this is the delightful tune that came to be. It combines the Party Pupils' playfulness, Louis Futon's soulfulness and … [Read more...]
New Music Friday: NGHTMRE, Zeds Dead, G Jones, JOYRYDE + More
New Music Friday means new music in our Run The Trap and Run The Vibes Spotify playlists. – The Glitch Mob and LICK dropped their anticipated collaboration "System Bleed." NGHTMRE and Grabbitz joined forces for a powerful collaboration "Bruises." Dillon Francis released the first part of his upcoming Magic Is Real mixtape featuring his long-awaited track "Still Not Butter." G … [Read more...]
