| Willaris. K - INDIFFERENT (WITH GORDI) Electronic / Beats / Industrial, Alternative | 07/02/2020 |
Australian electronic and ambient producer Willaris. K unveils his haunting new single ‘INDIFFERENT’, his first-ever track to incorporate vocals, featuring the formidable fellow Australian talent Gordi (Sophie Payten).
‘INDIFFERENT (WITH GORDI)’ is a harrowing and dramatic track that marks a transformative sonic turn for Willaris, showcasing his intrinsic ability to harness emotion through complex musical composition. Grounded in piano movements and melodic basslines, Willaris has built a textured and emotive soundscape that perfectly complements the haunting vocals the Bon Iver and Troye Sivan collaborator is famous for.
| Juno Mamba - Blossom Electronic / Beats / Industrial, Alternative | 31/01/2020 |
2019 was a tremendous first chapter for Juno Mamba and with the release of ‘Blossom’, Juno shows no sign of slowing down in 2020.
‘Blossom’ is a club ready track that builds on the dystopian soundscapes created in ‘Flicker’, taking them one step further. On ‘Blossom’, Juno Mamba masterfully plays with tension and release, resulting in an electrical surge of a crescendo that propels the track to a new dimension with a firm focus on the club.
| ALTA - Type Electronic / Beats / Industrial, Dance | 26/11/2019 |
ALTA reveal ‘Type’, the stunningly vulnerable track lifted off their forthcoming debut album Reasons, out Friday 22 November.
Written and recorded over 10 months in their Brunswick home studio, ALTA write with the aim of bottling up the kind of energy only a first take can provide. ‘Type’ was recorded ‘stream of consciousness style’ straight into the computer as sparse beats and synths were tweaked and layered in real time.
| KUČKA - Real Electronic / Beats / Industrial | 26/11/2019 |
Australia-born, LA-based producer and vocalist KUČKA proudly shares visuals for new single 'Real'.
Produced by KUČKA with additional help from Chance the Rapper and Kid Cudi collaborator Nosaj Thing, 'Real' continues KUČKA’s streak of synthetic and percussion-heavy R&B, all centered around her delicate, ASMR-esque voice. The track speaks to the uncanny power of human connection, a link capable of establishing itself even through the digital maze of the internet
| ALTA - Started Out Electronic / Beats / Industrial, Dance | 20/11/2019 |
ALTA reveal ‘Started Out’, the spicy track lifted off their forthcoming debut album Reasons - out Friday 22 November.
ALTA write with the aim of bottling up the kind of energy only a first take can provide. Written and recorded in their Brunswick home studio, ‘Started Out’ is about the dawning of adulthood when you come to realise that everyone is on their own path and not everything is about you.
| Dro Carey - Act Like You're Home (feat. Beni Moun & Julietta) Electronic / Beats / Industrial, House | 13/11/2019 |
Dro Carey returns with the house drenched release ‘Act Like You’re Home (feat. Beni Moun & Julietta)’, his first taste of new music since 2018.
Act Like You’re Home’ is a euphoric track with a driving bass line that reflects the mood like city lights in a car window. Carey initially contacted Florida-based Moun for his vocal and songwriting chops but wound up trusting Moun’s talent so much that he gave him access to the stems to restructure and evolve the song as a co-producer.
| Willaris. K - 5 O'CLOCK Electronic / Beats / Industrial | 30/10/2019 |
This latest singles from Melbourne based producer, Willaris. K, is the first new music since his last double release ‘Natural Selection’ and ‘Cobaki Sky (Prequel)’ at the end of 2018.
Lead single ’5 O’CLOCK’ contrasts celestial climaxes driven by an insistent Prophet ‘08 synth against poignant, empty sonic spaces that inspires a vast, ominous awe. His first new music of 2019 reflects the euphoria and freedom he found in the wake of his breakout 2018, which saw the release of his debut EP Alchemy and a run of sold-out shows.
| Juno Mamba - Flicker Electronic / Beats / Industrial, Alternative | 27/09/2019 |
Juno Mamba creates dystopian soundscapes that pull the listener in with each listen. Influenced by similar artists Bonobo, Four Tet, and Floating Points, each composition sparks a journey within itself.
‘Flicker’ is the debut single from Melbourne solo electronic producer, Juno Mamba (aka Vinci Andanar). ‘Flicker’ is an intricate and cerebral track that was born from a trip to Japan where Vinci found himself immensely moved by the designs of local architect and ‘King of Concrete’, Tadao Ando.
| KUČKA - Drowning Electronic / Beats / Industrial | 24/09/2019 |
LA-based, Australian producer and vocalist KUČKA returns with her first single in three years, ‘Drowning’. Inspired by a recent move to LA, she reflects on the melancholy of leaving home.
’Drowning’ written and produced by KUČKA with additional production by Flume, stands as one of Lowther’s most claustrophobic pieces to date, with her voice almost overwhelmed by glowing synths and shuffling percussion. Keeping the lyrics personal and literal, the open emotionality of her songwriting is contrasted with the simple but hyper-digital production within which they are embedded.
| ALTA - Push Electronic / Beats / Industrial, Dance | 17/09/2019 |
Australian duo ALTA's (Hannah Lesser and Julius Dowson) forthcoming debut album Reasons is scheduled for release on Friday 22 November through Soothsayer.
‘Push’ is an energetic and relatable track about the effects of reading the wrong signals. It explores the constantly shifting power dynamics of modern dating, posing the question - do emotional games serve to entice, or undermine you?
| ALTA - Back On It Electronic, Dance | 02/07/2019 |
Electronic purveyors of emotional club anthems ALTA return with brooding new single ‘Back On It’. A song about recognition and taking accountability for your behaviour.
Layered with lush elements of tranquil piano, flowing tempo and softened with calming synths call focus to Hannah’s sweet and cooling vocals. Peaceful and honest in its own right ‘Back On It’ offers a unique, polished layer of the sleek perception of ALTA.
| Love Deluxe - Campri & Coke Electronic | 25/06/2019 |
Enigmatic Australian musician Love Deluxe has released a mouth-watering new single ‘Campari & Coke’, about which he explains “This is a song dedicated to the greatest drink to ever exist”.
Sitting comfortably at a toasty 133BPM, ‘Campari & Coke’ opens up a world of refreshingly new sounds for Love Deluxe. Bongos, live jazz-infused drums and guitars blend with otherworldly synthesizers, building and soaring until the track reaches a key moment; the delectable saxophone solo by Love Deluxe himself.
| Love Deluxe - Dance of the Lizard People Electronic, Dance | 10/04/2019 |
Enigmatic Sydney-based Romeo Love Deluxe returns with an exploratory new single titled ‘Dance Of The Lizard People’ - out now via Soothsayer.
Flirting with a fascination of conspiracies, the glorious six minute sonnet delves into the idea of what is real and is dedicated to theorist David Icke’s claim that “shape-shifting reptilian aliens control Earth by taking on human form.”
‘DOTLP’ evolved from the purchase of a Nord synthesizer - an instrument which accounts for over six different sounds within the track.
‘DOTLP’ evolved from the purchase of a Nord synthesizer - an instrument which accounts for over six different sounds within the track.
| Willaris. K - Natural Selection Electronic | 11/12/2018 |
Just when it looked like 2018 couldn’t get any bigger for Willaris. K, the 24 year old Melbourne-via-NSW-Northern-Coast producer drops a two-track single to flip this year on its head.
Both tracks carry Willaris. K’s emblematic sound, while looking to the future sonically and in name, wrapping up one of the most rapid rises to fame an Australian electronic artist has seen in recent years.
| Willaris. K - Perpetual Love Electronic | 25/08/2018 |
One of Australia’s breakthrough acts of 2018, Willaris. K returns with a fan-favourite from his ‘Alchemy’ EP titled ‘Perpetual Love’ which follows on from singles, ‘Risen’ and ‘Dour Nights’.
A clear standout in his live show, the track blends the darkness and euphoric spaces that Willaris. K is becoming infamous for. His music combines ambience and melody with heaving, nocturnal beats. It’s dark and cathartic in equal measure.
| ALTA - Figured Out Pop, Dance | 17/08/2018 |
ALTA are Melbourne's finest purveyors of emotive club anthems.
ALTA circle back with another poignant, beautiful and candid jam in 'Figured Out' Fragile vocals play front and centre as the band twist and pull at the heart strings with the thunderous backdrop of a skewed house instrumental.
| Dro Carey - Atmosphere (feat. Kwame, Renz & Raj Mahal) Pop, Rap, Electronic | 28/06/2018 |
Landing somewhere in between dance, grime and electronica, the Sydney-based producer creates soundscapes that are not only intelligent but uniquely nomadic
‘Atmosphere’ sees Dro switch gears from the warm dance pop of the previous record to revisit a far grimier mood. Paging a searing trio of rap talents from Australia, the US and the UK, Dro is joined by rising hip-hop star Kwame, London MC Renz (of Mob Set), and Boston via Sydney’s Raj Mahal.
| Dro Carey - Glow Now Electronic | 08/05/2018 |
Enigmatic Sydney producer Dro Carey has delivered a captivating new jewel in the form of ‘Glow Now’, the first single to be released since his acclaimed Dark Zoo EP (2016).
‘Glow Now’ sees Dro Carey further expand his stylistic wings, pulling delicate pop aspects onto a musical bed that is a perfect concoction of gleaming sparkle and grit. Traversing new sonic territories, ‘Glow Now’ is an upbeat yet reflective track with heavy UK Garage-influences.
| Love Deluxe - Ivan's Hymn (Radio Edit) Electronic, Dance | 08/05/2018 |
Soothsayer and CC:DISCO! present First Light: Volume 1. The latest offering from the compilation is Love Deluxe’s cosmic exploration ‘Ivan’s Hymn’.
Sitting on the track a little while longer than not long at all, Sydney musician Love Deluxe jumped at the opportunity to put the kooky outing to wax, and has brought forth a heady 4x4 ditty which drowns the senses in his signature aesthetic - Sun, sweat, steam and spritz.
| Willaris. K - Risen Electronic | 05/05/2018 |
The groundswell for Willaris. K is evolving. Don’t miss out on the promising artist’s dynamic live performance.
Mysterious, hypnotic rhythms frame ‘Risen’, tantalising the listener to be patient - this is only the beginning. Lavish synths are met with irrefutable rhythms, awakening a longing for a night to never end.
