[Indie/Pop] fknsyd – Taste.test Mixtape

One of electronic music’s most promising topliners in fknsyd has stepped out on her own with the debut solo mixtape Taste.test. Having worked with Rezz, Slander, RL Grime and many more, dance fans already know her chops when it comes to creating, but now we get the full breadth of her talents and artistic direction thanks to a beautiful 9-track project.

Taste.test invites the listener into a world of chill soundscapes blending indie, pop, R&B and more for an experience anybody can sink their existence into. There’s a common message throughout tying the song’s together through a cohesive thread that showcases just what this project means to fknsyd as she heroically embarks on her solo journey. It’s a well crafted, strong first step and we hope to hear more from her!

Taste.test is a compilation of songs I made over the last year or two. With my personal music I do everything myself, and I don’t feel overly confident about most of the skills involved in that process. As much as I’d like to only share things I feel completely satisfied with, I don’t think it needs to be that serious, and I realize whatever that standard is for me will be ever-changing. It doesn’t make me happy to stockpile a bunch of music. I admire people who share their art, so to me this is a step in the direction of feeling more comfortable doing that.” – fknsyd

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[Electronic] Asher Shashaty – Astral Spring LP

The Florida producer Asher Shashaty has been releasing a steady flow of singles that now have led up to his second album, Astral Spring. The 10-track project showcases the evolution of Asher’s sound that continues to expand into diverse sonic territories. From dubstep, to future, trap and more, Astral Spring has a vibe for everyone.

Collaborators on the project include Dani King, Miyoki, Misdom, and more; all of whom bring their A-game to elevate an already solid project by Asher. Expressing a great mix of genres can sometimes be a tough task, but Asher keeps everything within a strong contextual scope to make for a fluid experience from start to finish.

I’m so thankful the album is finally out. I feel so blessed to be able to make music for everyone who wants to listen. I put all of myself into my music, so Astral Spring is a big piece of myself that I am happy to present to you.” – Asher

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[Electronic] BreakBomb & Maxine – Gasoline

“Gasoline” by BreakBomb and Maxine has one of the more memorable vocal performances of 2023. That’s not to take away from the incredible production which elevates the record to vast heights. Blending a cinematic mentality with experimental future sounds, “Gasoline” is more than just its’ namesake, it’s the match and flame for a fiery explosion of emotion.

Initially I started making this track just for fun, not to officially release under BreakBomb. But after I found Maxine on TikTok, I sent her some of my demos and she liked Gasoline the best. Her writing and vocal performance combined with some unique genre-bending production ended up making one of my favorite songs to date.” – BreakBomb

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[Electronic] Asher Shashaty, Take a Guess, Sacred Snow – Luminesce Entities

“Luminesce Entities” is the creative culmination between Asher Shashaty, Take a Guess and Sacred Snow. With the former two on production and the latter on vocals, this talented team put together a spiritually charged record that’s both memorable and unique.

Throwing genres out the door, this multi-faceted record takes influence from several styles and molds them together in epic fashion. With Winter on its way, “Luminesce Entities” is the chiller anthem that you’re going to want on your playlist as you kick back inside while the cold takes over the outside. Check it out now and add it to your playlists!

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[Electronic] ASCA – RESISTER (JVNA Remix)

One of bass music’s leading ladies in JVNA has taken on one of anime’s biggest theme songs. Sword Art Online‘s “RESISTER” by ASCA is an iconic record so many hold dear around the world. Now, there’s a new version to love and it surely deserves all the same praise and love as ASCA’s original.

JVNA blends genres with her heavier cut. This newly revitalized “RESISTER” is perfect for live shows as has been proven already several times over at JVNA’s headline shows as well as festivals. It’s a remix done right, paying homage to the original while invigorating it with her own unique style. This is one of Sacra Beats best remixes to date and that’s saying something!

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[Electronic] Danny Olson – Firelight EP

Over the past couple of months the cinematic composer/producer Danny Olson has been unveiling his highly emotional EP Firelight. Newly released on Seeking Blue, this four track project is the culmination of a journey that started last year after the sudden passing of Danny’s father.

Since then, Danny has gone through a massive journey through a vast array of feelings that have been creatively boiled down into a stellar musical homage to the most important man in his life. Danny’s first singles “Waking Up” with Becca Krueger and “I Hope You Know” with RUNN were incredible and set the tone for the EP perfectly, while “Firelight” stuns as the most unique and important song on the entire project. It doesn’t really fit neatly into a specific genre which makes it all the more enticing.

Danny closes out the project with a certifiable anthem alongside Linney called “Once Again” that has one specific moment in it that is really going to be special in a live atmosphere. It’s like a firework or confetti moment – a big cathartic blast of emotion that is sure to give you goosebumps!

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[Electronic] OBLVYN & Roseanna – Lifetime

The Edmonton gem that is OBLVYN has teamed up with the singer/actress Roseanna for the emotionally melodic “Lifetime.” Co-written with Lena Leon, this memorable jam is as fun as it is impactful. OBLVYN and Roseanna make a perfect match for a nostalgic original that conjures some retro styles blended with futuristic sensibilities.

“Lifetime” is one of those EDM songs that my mom would call “Music-ey” in that even from the start you can sense the level of compositional talent immediately. Strong composition really can take you far even without other elements executed well, but luckily OBLVYN and Roseanna bring even more to the table to deliver a stunning record that certainly belongs in your playlists as the weather – hopefully – begins to cool soon.

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