Montell2099 drops a number and a new track “jazzy 2099”

Following the footsteps of all SoundCloud greats, mysterious Auckland beatmaker montell2099 introduced his own throwaway account with a new song, “jazzy 2099.” The track name tells the truth—it’s the deepest montell2099 has ventured in jazz instrumentation. You’re going to get a lot of whirling electric keys after an ethereal, deep-bodied introduction. Those expecting montell2099’s signature #Opbounce will have to settle for sparse shakers, and warm cymbals behind the scenes for the majority of the track; fear not, the final thirty seconds grooves like an overinflated volleyball.

Written by Eugene Cheng

Enter the world of S. Charles’ “Crime,” come out with déjà vu

Wow, I really dig the rattling percussion at the start. Feels like the background tune leading up to an epic samurai battle. Now the kicks come in; didn’t anticipate these elements working on a house track, but there you go. And here come some interjections of mid-heavy keys making their entrance through a subtle backdoor. Wait…those chords and that vocal sample—sounds like something Sam Gellaitry would throw down in a Boiler Room set. Who is this guy? Diving into his SoundCloud page—don’t his other four tracks all remind you of…oh my god. Sammy G follows S. Charles. Is the reigning Scottish champion of trap making a play on house music’s title belt? Even when (maybe) operating within a side project, Gellaitry’s magical touch shines through.

Written by Eugene Cheng

Verzache finds comfort for all on his new single “Attached”

Mura Masa. Kasbo. Sammy G. Our SoundCloud streams have long withstood an unwavering onslaught of quality tracks from these porcelain-hued, baby-faced youngsters. Toronto producer Verzache—only legally allowed to drink due to kindness from our northern neighbor—continues this ongoing phenomenon on his latest release. “Attached” plays out like the quintessential jam sesh, when you find an irresistible melody out of hours of toying around with keys. The same four descending notes, over and over again, never lose their luster as Verzache places this loop through a gauntlet of varying degrees of warm, percussive rhythms, and filter envelopes. Whatever these guys are doing—maybe it’s age-defying cream or habitually avoiding skin exposure to sunlight—the results speak for themselves.

Written by Eugene Cheng

jerry folk - money

It's been a couple of years since 21 year old Norwegian producer Jerry Folk skyrocketed to fame off his hit remix of Oh Wonder's "Lose It", and watching him release stellar track after track has been an absolute pleasure. His latest track "Money" is no surprise to the quality of content he has produced, concocting a recipe of smooth arpeggiators, Flume-esque pads and beautifully mixed drums. It's hard to believe that he is creating music like this at such as young age, only foreshadowing the artist's potential to go down as one of the greatest producers of all time. If you enjoyed this track, also check out "You Know" and "Life Under Water" featuring flawless vocalist Nevve.  

Written by Raghav Thirumulu

portugal the man - feel it still (medasin remix)

Medasin comes up with a relaxed and soothing remix for Portugal The Mans song "Feel it still." What sets this apart is the attention to the detail, every element in the song sounds carefully crafted and there is a texture to Medasin's production that is unparalleled, whether he's making a meditative chiller such as his song Daydream with Joba or his flip of Honey by Kucka. Well-versed fans of his discography know that he has another side to him capable of making a relentless banger such as The Zoo, Gold or Territory. Medasin is easily one of the most forward thinking artists of this generation and it's clear he is just warming up for something much bigger to come. Be sure to look out for what the magnificent young man has coming up.

Written by Ming Guo