Berlin-based singer and musician ANNAVR has shared a stream of her new EP 'I: Hallucination'. Recorded in Berlin and London, the four-track record explores the dynamics between experimental electronica, piano-led jazz, post-classical and obscure pop. Released on the Zero Hours imprint, the EP is the first part of a trilogy that will get released throughout the year.
Visual artist, singer and producer Delhia de France has shared her new single 'Waterfalls', taken from her forthcoming EP 'Moirai', set to land July 13th on the Trees and Cyborgs imprint. Co-written and co-produced by Lester Mendez and Robot Koch, this nocturnal cut straddles between the lines of experimental electronica and obscure pop, yet unquestionably emits beauty and grace led by the de France's delightful vocals. You can listen to the tune down at the bottom.
For years now Barcelona-based artist Laura Llopart aka Museless has been pumping out loads of amazing tracks, producing everything from synth-pop and experimental electronica down to post classical. She dropped her 'Grey Boy' EP back in 2016 with her 'Dichotomic History' LP following in 2017. Having recently shared her dreamy song 'Fruta Tardía', she now returns with a straight-ahead beat cut in which she dubs 'Japanese Church'. The instrumental track is a slow-burning and haunting offering that will drive any beat fanatic insane. This is yet another spotlight shining on the diversity of the producer, musician and singer. Have a listen.
Experimental artist Jenny Hval has released her new EP 'The Long Sleep' via Sacred Bones. The record is the follow-up to her 'Lost Girls' EP which was a collaborative effort with Håvard Volden.
Hval has also shared the video to her new single 'Spells'. Directed by Constance Tenvik, Jenny strolls through multiple rooms of a mansion discovering parties in each room, some more peculiar than others. At the same time she discovers someone who looks like her. Carrying a briefcase, one of the more bizarre moments is when she decides to open it in the middle of a slumber party and the attendees flock to it like birds on bread crumbs.
Irish singer Hillary Woods is set to release her debut LP 'Colt' on June 8th via the Sacred Bones imprint. One of the songs featured on the upcoming LP is this moody and emotive piece 'Black Rainbow'. A ghostly slice of minimalism, Woods artistically paintst he picture of a failed relationship, as the production floats with melancholy.
Experimental artist Jenny Hval has announced the release of her new EP 'The Long Sleep'. Out May 25th on Sacred Bones, Hval reunites with Håvard Volden, who collaborated with her on the Lost Girls project, as well as joined forces with producer Lasse Marhaug. The first single taken from the EP is the song 'Spells' which you can stream below.
Latvian band Carnival Youth make their return with another enchanting single entitled ‘Love Is The …
London band Peluché may incorporate various genres into their music, but ultimately this amalgamation has led up to their own unique sound. Their debut track 'Ohio' was a great indicator of what would come over the next few years - a cool breezing selection of stellar recordings. Their latest single 'Keep Making Me Happy' follows suit as the dreamy production streams with tropical guitar stylings, a bubbling bass line and jazz-fused drumming that is a slick under-print for plush vocals. 'Keep Making Me Happy' is currently out on Big Teddy Records.
ye Oak are gearing up for the release of their fifth album 'The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs', landing April 6th on Merge Records. The new work will be available via digital outlets as well as special edition beige and blue vinyl. The pair have also shared the title track of the album. An ambitious recording constructed of twinkling sonics layered over skittering drums and bending guitar strums, singer Jenn Wasner skates around the experimental soundscape, ultimately creating an unorthodox and utterly captivating piece of work.
One of the albums that we're looking forward to in 2018 is Anna von Hausswolff's 'Dead Magic', out March 2nd via City Slang. Having previously shared her incredible single 'The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra', the Swedish artist now unveils the video. Directed by Anna's sister Maria von Hausswolff, the haunting imagery stars Siri Wigzell, who walks through the night to dig up Anna von Hausswolff from a burial. Von Hausswolff then runs up the road like a zombie regaining life. It's a chilling piece. Have a look.
