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...
Having built up an impressive discography spanning back to 2016, Covex has established himself as one of the most exciting rising acts within electronic music. His nuanced and vibrant productions combine many different musical influences, lending to a unique sound that has received support from the likes of ILLENIUM, San Holo, Manila Killa and many more. Following his ethereal dance single “Younger” alongside MOONZz, Covex has now shared “To Be Alone,” yet another gem from his forthcoming debut album scheduled for release in August via Moving Castle. Encapsulating the struggle of moving on from a relationship, “To Be Alone” displays Covex at his absolute best, driven by angelic vocals, shimmering synth work and intricate percussion and melodies. “I remember being really inspired by t...
Boasting a vibrant and uplifting sound that has brightened dancefloors around the world over the past few years, Slow Magic is one of the most celebrated anonymous artists within the dance music sphere. The artist’s widespread success allowed him to establish a loyal following and tour extensively, and ultimately led to his most ambitious body of work, it’s the end of the world, but it’s ok. The 12-track album was released to critical acclaim via Moving Castle in late 2020, and featured the likes of Manila Killa, RUNN, Paperwhite and more. Now, Slow Magic is back in a major way, sharing an acoustic version of lead album single “Somewhere” with Woven In Hiatus. “Somewhere (Acoustic)” is a stunning rendition of the original, driven by a minimal ar...
2020 is wrapping up in a huge way for mysterious talent Slow Magic, who has shared more than a handful of vibrant singles in recent months, ultimately leading up to the release of his latest body of work it’s the end of the world, but it’s ok. Having built a career around otherworldly and unique sounds, Slow Magic has emerged as a definitive voice within the electronic music scene, and one who has now capitalized on the momentum he’s built over the years with this new project. Representing hope for a world in crisis, Slow Magic’s it’s the end of the world, but it’s ok is a truly stunning auditory effort. Out via Moving Castle, the LP runs 12 tracks in length and features the likes of Manila Killa, RUNN, Paperwhite and more. Previously released singles such as “...
Carefully bringing together the pieces over the past few months, Slow Magic has finally released his latest EP in full—a 4-track body of work titled Closer 2 U that arrived on digital platforms via Moving Castle. With over 200 million streams to his name, the masked producer has established himself within the electronic space over the past years with his blissful and melodic productions. This latest short-but-sweet body of work is no different, further proving he is a noteworthy talent that listeners need to keep their ears on. Previously-released singles such as the title track “Closer 2 U” with Manila Killa and “Somewhere,” featuring vocals by Woven In Hiatus and co-production by Shallou, painted a good picture of that the EP would look like while freshly added tracks “Heartbeat / H...
Riding off the success of his independent release “Home,” which came out earlier this year, Slow Magic is back with yet another tasteful tune. With his latest offering, Slow Magic is unfolding the journey leading up to his forthcoming EP Closer 2 U, out August 19th via Moving Castle, a label home to the likes of Manila Killa and AOBeats. The masked producer’s latest gem comes in the form of “Somewhere,” which features vocals by Woven In Hiatus as well as additional production by fellow artist Shallou. Created right after Slow Magic and Shallou’s collaborative tour last year, “Somewhere” is a truly stunning electronic record. A heartfelt, drawn-out intro leads perfectly into Woven In Hiatus’ heavenly vocal effort, which breathes fresh air into the atmosphe...