Teeming with heavenly sound design and glossy textures, CloudNone‘s new single caps off a big year for the masked electronic music producer. “Faster Now” finds CloudNone collaborating with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Van. The song is out now via Seeking Blue, the record label from longtime YouTube tastemaker MrSuicideSheep and home to a colossal roster of artists, among them Dabin and WE ARE FURY. In “Faster Now,” CloudNone channels a nostalgic energy and reinforces it by imbuing the arrangement with melancholic production. He beautifully sets the tone in the verse with feathery chords and subtle percussion while Van’s emotive, effervescent topline floats above. The track’s drops eventually explode through a warm saws and a cent...
Melodic bassheads, rejoice: Dabin has officially announced the release date for his third album, Between Broken. Due October 15th via Seeking Blue Records, the eagerly awaited record will house three previously released singles that provide a promising look into its ethos. “Drown” with Mokita, for example, blends Dabin’s signature guitar riffs with soulful lyrics and a soaring, euphoric drop. Overall, Between Broken is anticipated to be a glowing follow-up to 2017’s Two Hearts and 2019’s Wild Youth. Both projects solidified Dabin’s uniquely expressive voice in the melodic bass space. Pre-save Between Broken here and check out the official album trailer below. Recommended Articles FOLLOW DABIN: Facebook: fa...
There are few artists who can do it all, and lucky for Pauline Herr, it comes effortlessly. Her latest pop-electronica endeavor, the six-song Contradictions EP, is entirely self-sung, written, produced and mixed. Released July 30th via Seeking Blue Records, the label home of ILLENIUM’s Ashes and Awake projects, Contradictions is a special look behind the curtain at Herr’s most authentic self. “All I really want is to connect with people by showing them my heart, while being as transparent and vulnerable as possible,” Herr said in a press release. From the bright, anticipative tones of its opening track “Infatuated” to the vocal filters of “This Is Gonna Be Hard,” Contradictions demonstrates Herr’s st...
Fresh off a debut EP release and collaborations with Naderi and Helloworld, multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer Pauline Herr is angling to dominate 2021 with her upcoming music. The first of those works was released today and serves as the leadoff single for Herr’s forthcoming Contradictions EP, her first solo release. Completely produced, sung, mixed, and recorded by Pauline herself, “Selfish” is a stunning indietronica ballad that’s sure to make waves with its emotive vocal work and dazzling production. Soaring pads and synths play nicely off of a trap-infused beat, complimenting Herr’s somber yet hopeful vocals. “This song is special because it’s a lot more vocal driven than the other stuff I’ve released and it’s showcasing a ne...
Beloved dance music producer and multi-instrumentalist Dabin has returned with his first single of 2021. His fresh offering is titled “Drown” and comes in partnership with Nashville’s Motika. The Toronto native has channeled the massive success of his hit collaboration with ILLENIUM and Lights into a soul-searching, emotive piece of music. The track opens with Dabin’s signature guitar work, as he expertly navigates the strings to create a soundscape primed and ready for Motika’s lush vocals. The production lands in the realm of pop but stays grounded, void of any unnecessary frills. By focusing on the intricacy of soaring drop and the impressive hook, it eliminates the need for anything over-the-top. Artwork for Dabin’s new single “Drown,” ou...