Australian singer-songwriter and producer Sycco has collaborated with Flume and Chrome Sparks. The resulting single, “Ripple,” is about to have you hooked. Maximalist at its heart, “Ripple” is a whimsical electronica concoction swirling with elements of hyperpop and drum and bass. Some of its synths sound straight out of a magic wand. Pillowy chords and pitches make you want to close your eyes and float away, but when the striking sounds of its percussion break through, you find yourself on solid ground. Shining through this sonic interplay of hard and soft, Sycco’s cosmic vocals take front and center—a memorable element that caught Flume’s attention when he was in the studio creating the beat. “I was doing a session in LA wit...
After months of singles and teasers, Flume has finally delivered his hotly-anticipated third studio album, Palaces, via Future Classic. Palaces is a groundbreaking album that expands Flume’s influences to even deeper reaches of electronic music. He’s taken his signature experimental sound and perfected it, leading to some of the best music he’s written to date. It’s an LP that speaks to his vision and project as a whole, giving listeners a taste of exactly who Flume is even if they’ve never listened to anything else in his discography. Opening with high energy on “Highest Building” featuring Oklou, the track sets the pace for the rest of the album. Emotions run high throughout, as the vocals and varied collection of sounds help steer the ...
Triple-Platinum dance music producer Hayden James has announced the release date of LIFTED, his long-awaited sophomore album. Scheduled to drop on April 8th, LIFTED will be James’ first full-length album since 2019’s Between Us, which spawned his global hit “NUMB.” The record is slated to release by way of James’ longtime label, Future Classic. It’ll arrive ahead of back-to-back performances at both weekends of Coachella 2022, where he’ll join Australian compatriot and Future Classic labelmate Flume. Check out James’ announcement below. Following his Coachella performances, James is set to embark on an eponymous North American tour. The “Lifted” tour will kick off in early May in Nashville and hit major cities like Brook...