Debut Album
Moontricks’ Debut Album “Currents” Speaks to Surrendering to the Divine
Like many, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of Moontricks draw their creative inspiration from the world around them. However, very few artists have the luxury of tapping into the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada. This distinction has most certainly made a mark on the ever-evolving duo, who curate an electro folk sound like none other. Delivering an intricate aural experience that intersects somewhere between grassroots blues, wistful soul and what they’ve coined “boot-stomping bass,” Moontricks have their own signature style. While the barnstorming duo have been producing music as a tandem for over a decade, the two have only released singles and a handful of EPs, including 2012’s The Ignition, Home—arguably their most popular with fans—as we...
HALIENE Finds Peace In Letting Go On Debut Album, “HEAVENLY”
“The human heart is a vessel,” HALIENE whispers in the opening moments of her debut album, HEAVENLY, “capable of holding deep oceans of cellular, celestial and spiritual memories.” It’s a metaphor she knows better than anyone. For years, HALIENE has been a ubiquitous member of the melodic bass mafia, guiding millions of listeners through pour-your-heart-out anthems alongside the likes of Seven Lions, ILLENIUM, Adventure Club and Kill The Noise. Her lyrics are achingly honest and tenderly penned; her voice is soaring and strong. If you listen to EDM (and you, dear reader, obviously do), we can practically guarantee you’ve smiled, laughed or cried under the musical jurisdiction of HALIENE. It should come as no surprise that her first full-lengt...
Manila Killa’s Debut Album “Dusk” Is the Apex of His Storytelling Mastery
Dusk is fleeting. Magical. Mysterious. Anything, after all, can happen after dark. It’s this bridge between night and day that has become Manila Killa‘s muse, forming the framework of his long-anticipated debut album, Dusk. Bold and immersive, it succeeds as the apex of his craftsmanship. Hope and longing, curiosity and resolve; 12 enchanting tracks fit to the lifecycle of this enigmatic witching hour. They contemplate what transpires once the sun dips below the horizon and into that place in-between, sight unseen. Dusk is an opus that could only be told by Killa’s storytelling mastery. A range of dance-pop singalongs, future bass ballads and brooding melodic house breaks maintain a special class of emotional dynamism. Cinematic musical motifs like brisk drum sequences an...
Listen to Moore Kismet’s Debut Album, a Vulnerable Window Into an Elusive Journey to Self-Love
Thanks to the advent of Moore Kismet, the future of electronic music has been brighter than ever the last few years. But after the release of their debut album, it’s now blinding. Kismet has finally dropped the curtain on UNIVERSE, an album that showcases the incomparable talents of a dyed-in-the-wool EDM flag-bearer. Replete with visceral sound design and vulnerable songwriting, the album is a tour de force for the 17-year-old EDM.com Class of 2021 star, whose breathtaking music and inspirational story have rippled through the electronic music community at large. Moore Kismet. brphoto.co The highly collaborative album features joint tracks with TYGKO, Lunamatic, Laxcity, Pauline Herr and ARIA VEIL, among others. One of its standout cuts is the liam ello-assisted ̶...
Manila Killa Announces Release Date for Debut Album “DUSK”
After more than five years of single and EP releases, including hits like “Everyday, Everyday” with Nevve and “Fear” with MYRNE, Manila Killa is finally primed for a full-length body of work he can call his own. Officially titled DUSK, the debut album is due to arrive on July 21, 2022. “I’ve been living, breathing, and working on this body of work over the last two years,” Manila Killa wrote on social media. Lucky for us, two tracks off of DUSK have already been released: the drum and bass inspired “Take Me Higher” with fknsyd and the melodic, future house ballad, “Dark Places,” with Kwesi. Listen to a preview of DUSK‘s third single here: You can catch Manila Killa live before the release of ...
Venezuelan Synth Pioneer to Release Debut Album of Music Recorded 30 Years Ago
At the age of 74, Oksana Linde is releasing her first album of songs—recorded over three decades ago. Linde, a painter, composer, and collage artist, was born in Venezuela and has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s pioneers in the electronic music space. But despite composing for decades, her work has remained unpublished until now. According to Prog Magazine, Linde was discovered by Luis Alvarado of Buh Records, who said she remains “one of the secret treasures of electronic music in Latin America.” Alvarado elaborated that fans of Tangerine Dream or Klaus Schulze are likely to share a special appreciation for Linde’s work. Alvarado’s label has signed Linde’s debut album Aquatic And Other Worlds, a product of her w...
Enter Wax Motif’s “House of Wax” In Stunning 17-Track Debut Album
Australian DJ and renowned house music producer Wax Motif has unveiled his highly anticipated, 17-track debut album House of Wax. Out now on his own Divided Souls imprint, House of Wax explores a wide range of genres, showcasing Wax Motif’s inimitable music production talents. Keeping the energy high, his sultry bass house sound is found throughout the album in songs like “Hard Street” (with ALRT and Nessly), “Skank N Flex” (with Scruffizer and Taiki Nulight), and the aptly-titled “Keep Raving.” Balancing out the album are sun-kissed, chilled-out tracks like “Thank You” (with Kaelyn Behr) and the Tulum-inspired “Koalack.” Wax Motif also gives fans pure, classic house music, by way of cuts like “Come Again” (with Shahay and Scruffizer) and the deep, dark...
Godspeed! You Black Emperor Officially Release “Lost” 1994 Debut Album: Stream
A good Valentine’s Day gift should be something rare and personal, so consider this the greatest V-Day present ever: Godspeed! You Black Emperor have finally reissued their “lost” debut album, All Lights Fucked on the Hairy Amp Drooling. For years, 1994’s All Lights Fucked on the Hairy Amp Drooling was something akin to a myth. The effort was created almost entirely by Efrim Menuck under the name God Speed You Black Emperor! (note the different spelling and punctuation). According to the band, only 33 copies of the album existed on cassette, and even almost 30 years later, no confirmed tapes have turned up. Apparent leaks appeared online in 2013 and again earlier this month, but now GS!YBE has given the record an official release. Advertisement Related Video Shared via Bandcamp, ALFot...
Gina Jeanz Breaks Down Each Song On Her Spellbinding Debut Album, “Lucid Theory”
It’s no secret that the current generation of young music producers is about as creative as they come. From the endless libraries of music available online to the fast-paced evolution of music-making technology, their artistries have been catalyzed by unprecedented access to education and inspiration. The result? Experimental aesthetics, enticingly textured soundscapes and respect for— yet rampant disregard of—genre. The debut album from rising Namibian producer Gina Jeanz proves no different. Released independently on December 3rd, Lucid Theory is equal parts old and new, reigniting well-known sonics and drum machines with multidimensional arrangements and whimsical genre blends. Jeanz also plays with euphonious vocalists and live instrumentation, channeling the comp...
JVNA Finds “Hope In Chaos” On Stunning Debut Album: “It Became a Journey of Discovering Myself”
While you might think you know JVNA, one of the most promising young producers in the electronic music space, you’ve never heard her like on Hope In Chaos, her bombshell debut album. Fittingly, the record was self-sung, written and produced. Out November 19th via Violet Arrow, Hope In Chaos is a melodic bass masterpiece, tapping into the 22-year-old at her deepest and darkest for an aural journey of epic emotional proportions. 12 tracks carry us through a transformative coming-of-age opus with impressive momentum, narrated by lyrical brilliance à la Taylor Swift and Halsey. Opening single “Chaos (Prelude),” for example, thunders along with an orchestra of drums and strings. “Total spiral in my mind…searching for an unknown sign,” JVNA rif...
Tisoki Pays Tribute to UK Roots on Debut Album “01953”
After weeks of teasing his debut album, including the release of singles “HOLD ON ME” and “SENSITIVE,” Tisoki has finally unveiled 01953 via Monstercat. In his latest endeavor, Tisoki has taken a more introspective approach that was inspired by his time in quarantine. Instead of writing earth-shattering, festival-ready tunes, he’s created a thoughtful story that gives fans a taste of his upbringing in Wymondham, UK. Tisoki’s diverse skill set is on full display throughout 01953. He expertly shifts between moodier, melancholic tracks to hard-hitting bangers, subverting expectations over and over again. His UK roots shine bright on the 10-track LP, as elements of old-school dubstep, grime, and garage are infused within various tracks ...
Rudeboy Reveals Debut Album Title and Track List, To Drop in August
Sensational Nigerian singer, Rudeboy has revealed the title of his debut album as well as the tracklist. Rudeboy who was a member of the defunct Psquare group is set to release his debut album as a solo artist on the 5th of August and the album is titled “Rudykillus”. The album is having 12 tracks in its list and all the songs are done by Rudeboy with no other artists featured. However, the beats in the tracks had production credits going to Selebobo, Orbeat, Lordsky and Chrisstringz. All 12 songs in the album are entirely new and never released before. He made the revelation on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 via his Instagram handle as he shared a picture of his the album cover and track list. His fans base known as the fire department are steaming to received this body of work already. See ...
