All during lockdown, GRiZ would pop up on social media with little surprise previews of new tunes - a new album was inevitable. He took to social media last week to officially announce the release of Rainbow Brain. Albums are great, surprise albums? Even better. The TWENTY TWO (22) track album is packed with some incredible bass-forward tunes. Some we've heard, most we haven't. … [Read more...]
[PREMIERE] Russ Liquid Test Drops New Soulful Single, “Shot Down”
If you needed some funk injected straight into your body then let The Russ Liquid Test's newest track, "Shot Down" be the remedy. "Shot Down" is the group's second track from their forthcoming EP. “We're excited to release something that we feel is representative of our unique sound. We have a commitment to put out material that continues to explore our musical tastes. I think … [Read more...]
Manic Focus Releases Highly Anticipated Album – Minds Rising
If you know your way around the music scene - you no doubt have crossed paths with Manic Focus. He has slowly risen up the ranks of music festival slots. I remember seeing him play at Summerset Music Festival - when he won a contest to play a small stage at 2 PM. Look at him now. His new album, Minds Rising, is the product of two years of work and is jam packed with awesome … [Read more...]
Manic Focus Recruits ProbCause for “Putting All Of My People On”
About a month ago, Manic Focus announced the date of his new album - "Minds Rising." It will be coming at you on April 21st - but to hold you over until then, Manic Focus has dropped off a couple of singles. Last month we were introduced to 'Stronger' - a gorgeous collaboration that oozes electro-soul. The second single shows off the young producer's hip-hop side by … [Read more...]
Manic Focus Releases ‘Stronger’ + Announces Album Release Date
Calling himself - "The Corner of Hip Hop, Funk & Electronic Soul Music" - Manic Focus has truly carved out a spot for his name in the music world. Manic Focus recently took to the social media airwaves to announce his new album - Minds Rising - due April 21. He has been hard at work on the full length release over the last two years, along with a flurry of live … [Read more...]
Pretty Lights Releases Cryptic Messages Via Social Media
Pretty Lights had had his fans buzzing for a few days now after a few cryptic posts and a haunting video across a few social media platforms. Pretty Lights is no stranger to innovation, for his last album release he recorded all original samples and had them pressed to vinyl before ripping them for his new tracks, so what could these new social media messages mean? It all … [Read more...]
Kaptain – When The Sky Shimmers [Free Download]
\Kaptain dropped the title track from his latest When The Sky Shimmers EP. Hailing from Princeton, New Jersey but residing in The Bay, Kaptain brings some serious electro-soul vibes to this chilled-out original. Peppering in some vocal samples of songs we've all heard before, this tune immediately becomes recognizable and well-liked by many. "When The Sky Shimmers" … [Read more...]
Manic Focus Releases New Track + Announces Huge Tour
It has been a pleasure to watch Manic Focus's steady rise to stardom. My first introduction to the electro-soul, future funk producer and DJ was at Summerset Music Festival in 2012 when he played one of the first sets of the day after winning a contest to ply the first year festival. I knew I was watching something special. The next few years included supporting acts such … [Read more...]
