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Tails and Benji Lewis Connect for Intimate Indie Dance Single, “is that ok?”
Canadian dance music virtuoso Tails has teamed up with Australian singer-songwriter Benji Lewis for a stunning single, “is that ok?” Following up a number of impressive singles as well as last year’s scintillating photos of the sun EP, Tails continues to cement himself as a trailblazer to watch, consistently backed by San Holo’s bitbird imprint. “Is that ok?” is another turn of the page in Tails’ expansive sonic identity, combining warm synths with punchy drums and organic textures. Lewis’ vocal contributions to the intricate song are mesmerizing and lend to an attention-grabbing indie-dance stunner. Tails’ production throughout the climax, on the other hand, is uplifting as nostalgic atmospheres and groovy percussion take over. Take a listen to “hope that’s ok?” below. Scr...
Authenticity Spills Over In Pauline Herr and TWERL’s Collaborative EP, “Distance”
Whoever said you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure obviously hasn’t met Pauline Herr and TWERL. These two partners in life and labor have hit gold with Distance, a new collaborative EP inspired by the lust, love and longing of their long-distance relationship. As if on a journey over oceans, its emotive soundscapes twist and turn, diving deeper with raw and relatable lyrics that share their story: “I’m scared to let you go / Why can’t you come with me? / Time’s moving too quickly,” Herr probes achingly on “Stay With Me.” The narrative of a long-distance relationship might indeed be a tale as old as time. But Distance is tender and touching, affectionate and anxious, in a way we haven’t quite heard bef...
Pauline Herr and TWERL Get Real About Relationships In New Collab, “Addicted”
Couple-turned-collaborators Pauline Herr and TWERL have released their first-ever collaboration. Out now via bitbird, “Addicted” is a bright and airy future bass ballad inspired by the characteristics of their long-distance relationship. “Spending months apart and only being able to see each other briefly has been really tough but has also made the time we have with each other really special,” Herr divulged in a press release. “Addicted” expresses the depth of these emotions with melancholic leads, sonically manipulated to ring with longing as well as hope and elation. “Do you ever think of running away? I know you’re not here for a long time but I want to be in your arms ’til I die,” sings Herr, whose voice floats above whi...
Tsu Nami Unveils Enchanting Debut EP, “Ethereal”
Tsu Nami’s career has been bubbling for some time now, and it’s finally time for her to step into the limelight. Having just wrapped up a successful tour in support of San Holo while gearing up for upcoming performances at Beyond Wonderland and Red Rocks later this year, the 22-year-old producer has unveiled her debut EP Ethereal. Out via Holo’s bitbird imprint, Ethereal spans five tracks and features previously released electronic gems such as “Dream About You” (with Luma) and “Party” (with Skyler Cocco). An all-female project, the EP finds Tsu Nami exploring future-pop sounds on songs such as “Angel” (with Dani King), while showcasing her experimental sensibilities in the titular “Ethereal,” which closes it out with dreamy melodies and organic percussion. “The EP is a mi...
Manila Killa and San Holo Unveil Heavenly Collaboration, “Mean It”
An intricate song originally written and produced in right before the pandemic, “Mean It“ represents a monumental release for both Manila Killa and San Holo. While Holo is still buzzing off the June 2021 release of his sophomore album bb u ok?—with “Mean It“ marking his first single ever since—Manila Killa has had a relatively quiet year so far. Throughout the past 12 months he was enlisted to offer his remix expertise to the likes of Petit Biscuit, juuku and Kasbo, and “Mean It” marks his first original single since last year’s “Closer 2 U“ alongside Slow Magic. Bringing a heavenly indie-pop sonic aesthetic to the table, “Mean It” masterfully combines the two producers’ respective styles into a cohesive mix. While Nick Lopez’s vocals set the tone and tell a story of coping with loss and i...
How It All Started: Dance Music’s Most Influential Labels Reflect On Their First-Ever Release
Dance music wasn’t always this popular. In fact, the sights and sounds we now associate with the genre were once considered taboo. They were the emblems of a counterculture forced to blossom not out in the open, but in the safe confines of arcane nightclubs and warehouse raves. So how did electronic music break through the glass ceiling? Before the songs of Above & Beyond, Roger Sanchez, Armin van Buuren, and other legendary producers rattled the world’s biggest festival stages, they were auditory ugly ducklings on a quest to reach their full potential. The music always had the potential to fly, but without the help of the gutsy independent record labels willing to back it, its wings would forever remain clipped. And after all these years, those indies have proven...
Rome in Silver’s Distinct Sonic Identity Shines in New EP, “Makeshift Moon”
Known for his vibrant, versatile, and forward-thinking sound, Rome In Silver is without a doubt one of the most exciting emerging names in dance music. Having truly found his distinct sonic identity over the past couple of years, the SoCal producer came to San Holo’s bitbird and Canadian tastemaker Monstercat to release two massively successful EPs, and has now finally unveiled the third and final chapter of his trilogy in the form of 5-track EP called Makeshift Moon. Arguably Rome In Silver’s most sonically diverse EP to date, Makeshift Moon sees the virtuosic producer combine eerie synths and resonant bells on “Mosaic,” bring together indietronica sensibilities on “Never Be The One” (with Lhasa Petik) and co-direct his first music video for the funky gem “Like Y...
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“Hourglass” – DNIE & Arkane Skye DNIE’s “Hourglass” is as explosive as it is thoughtful, driven by catchy guitar licks and distorted basslines under Arkane Skye’s infectious vocal lines. “second thoughts” – Tails & Monsoonsiren Marking his debut original release on bitbird, Tails has teamed up with Monsoonsiren to deliver “second thoughts,“ a soothing combination of indie, trap and electronic sounds. “Stay The Night” – Dubsound Exciting duo Dubsound have just shared their Time & Space EP, with “Stay The Night” definitely being a standout single with it’s anthemic melodies and intoxicating energy. “Big City Lights” – Sekai Bringing together pop, R&B and future bass in an explosive manner, Sekai’s latest single “Big City Lights” is a stunne...
San Holo Announces Sophomore Album “BB U OK?” New Single Out Now
“Biggest announcement in San Holo history… February 3rd,” the future bass producer mysteriously wrote on his social media channels last week. Well, it’s February 3rd, and we can indeed confirm that this news is gigantic: his sophomore album, BB U OK?, is officially due May 21st, 2021 via his imprint, bitbird. The LP will be a monster 20-track project comprised of his “most personal work,” he revealed in a recent Instagram post. Even more, the announcement coincides with the release of a new song from the album, “find your way” with Bipolar Sunshine. With uplifting lyrics, a fluttering bass drop, and carefully placed guitar chords, the track is the perfect follow-up to the titular lead single, “bb u ok?,” relea...
Close Out 2020 With Special ‘goodbye 2020 set’ from San Holo
This year, livestreams have been the backbone of the music industry, and multi-instrumentalist and producer San Holo is following suit with the announcement of a special “goodbye 2020 set” streaming on YouTube this Monday, December 28th. Certain to make the day just a little bit brighter, the hourlong broadcast will begin on his channel at 1:30PM PT (22:30PM CET), with the artist promising to interact with fans in the stream’s chat section. “Let’s hope for a brighter 2021 but let’s also appreciate what we have now,” San Holo wrote on social media. “[It will be] an hour of music that makes me feel lots of things (hopefully you will to!).” Most recently, San Holo celebrated the holidays with a new remix of Wham!...
DROELOE Delivers Blissful Anthology Album “A Matter Of Perspective” in Wake of Split
The anthology album is Hein Hamers’ final release as a member of DROELOE. Late last month, DROELOE detailed through endearing letters to each other that founding member Hein Hamers would be departing the project after five years to pursue something new. However, the pair weren’t planning to let things end there, as they’ve released their phenomenal anthology album A Matter Of Perspective via bitbird. A Matter Of Perspective will be remembered as DROELOE’s most complex and refined work as a duo. Not only have they written seven new tunes for fans to relish, but they’ve compiled their previous three EPs into one comprehensive album. Their unmistakable, joyful-yet-melancholic sound spearheads the endeavor, making the album feel like a goodbye...
Electronic Duo DROELOE Announce Split After Five Years
DROELOE, the duo behind many of the bitbird imprint’s biggest hits, has announced they are splitting up. Vincent Rooijers and Hein Hamers posted heartfelt letters to each other on social media today, detailing their intent to go separate ways and what’s next for each of them. In their statements, Hamers announced he will be moving on to create a separate project while Rooijers will continue to helm the DROELOE project. “In these five years, both Vince and I have grown so much. To look back at the beginning of DROELOE and to see what it has become makes me feel grateful to be a part of this journey,” Hamers wrote. “But as we grow it’s hard for two minds to stay on the same page. That’s something that in the last year has become clea...
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