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Howlings - Let Us Be

One of Howlings’ biggest strengths is the ability to recognize how much space a track needs to breathe. It can be very tempting to speed a track up beyond the point of comprehension; a track can also be slowed so much that it fades into the background. “Let Us Be” falls into a beautiful place between the two, as echoes resonate effectively to create a powerful and evocative track. Howlings’ newest EP, Hold Me Close, just dropped today; grab it over on Bandcamp through STYLSS and enjoy.

Sieren - Leaving

A constantly shifting, unpredictable beat can do wonders when paired with pitch-shifted vocals and blissful synths, as is the case with Sieren’s newest track, “Leaving”. While the intricate beat patterns are the first thing to jump out about the track, the borders have also been devoted much attention. The sky-high vocals, along with the surrounding atmospherics, makes the listener feel right at home on the album cover. Jump on over to Bandcamp for more from Sieren; enjoy.

Valleydaze - Warm Waves Part 2

Gabriel Kunu, otherwise known as Valleydaze, has been incredibly prolific over the past two months, releasing 4 EPs in that span. With so much material, there’s bound to be something you’ll latch onto; for me, it was “Warm Waves Part 2”. With the cover indicative of the material, “Warm Waves Part 2” is the perfect soundtrack for a lazy summer day. Check out more from Valleydaze on Bandcamp; enjoy.

High Atlas - Blonde

Here’s a great soundscape from shoegaze enthusiasts High Atlas. The opening riff on “Blonde” sounds directly out of the late ’80s, but with 25 years of beautiful decay layered on top. Without breaking the two-minute mark, “Blonde” does a great job of establishing a mood before disappearing into the air. Check out High Atlas on both Soundcloud and Tumblr; as always, enjoy.

Kailo - Say That Way

On his Bandcamp page, Sydney producer Kailo says he draws his influence from artists like Thrupence and Four Tet, but from the first time I listened to “Say That Way”, the artist that came to mind was Balam Acab. While Kailo assuredly works at a higher bpm than Balam Acab, the influence is apparent in all the beautiful little flourishes that dot the borders of the track. “Say That Way” is off an EP of the same name; head on over to Bandcamp for a listen and enjoy.

28ℳaɴṧɪoɴš - Tear Drops

Here’s a new one from 28ℳaɴṧɪoɴš, an electronic producer hailing from San Francisco. “Tear Drops” is chilled at the optimal degree, striking a solid balance between dreamy and more downtempo beats. Chipmunk-like vocals can be difficult to perfect, as the pitch has to match the mood of the song perfectly; “Tear Drops” pulls it off in spades. Check out 28ℳaɴṧɪoɴš’ Soundcloud for more. Enjoy.

Wilderness Cove - The End

If you’re going to listen to any manipulated version of “Skyfall” this week, make it this one. “The End” by Wilderness Cove takes on the difficult task of shifting Adele’s vocals in such a way that both keeps the staying power of the original while becoming a different beast altogether. “The End” starts off slow and smooth, lulling the listener into a false sense of security; once the sample’s source becomes apparent, it melts into a totally different vibe. “The End” is off of Wilderness Cove’s latest EP; check it out on Bandcamp and enjoy.

YachtMansion - My Everything

Some tracks feel like they are spread over several decades, and as such are really only possible in the here and now. Such is the case with “My Everything”, the leadoff track on YachtMansion’s newest EP, Before Dawn. The samples seem like they would feel right at home in the late ’80s or early ’90s, but the way the elements coalesce make it both a modern day and forward thinking track. Check out more on YachtMansion’s Bandcamp, and as always, enjoy.

Mark McGuire - In Search of the Miraculous

I was just thinking the other day how great Does It Look Like I’m Here? by Emeralds still sounds, years after its release. Emeralds sadly dissolved earlier this year; however, the former band members continue to make music and put out quality work. Mark McGuire, having already released several solo albums, has another one in the pipeline called Along the Way, due for release this summer via Inpartment Inc. and Self-Titled. Expansive is the best word to describe “In Search of the Miraculous”, a dreamy six minutes of guitar work you won’t want to end. While Along the Way doesn’t have a solid release date yet, in the meantime take a listen to “In Search of the Miraculous” and enjoy.

Breezewax - Reset

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Breezewax, whose last proper EP was released back in 2011. “Reset”, off of his newest EP What Matters Is Now, is tellingly different from his older material. Revolving around an manipulated vocal sample, “Reset” feels right at home here in 2013 and shows Breezewax hasn’t missed a beat in the meantime. Check out the rest of What Matters Is Now on Bandcamp and enjoy.