Shallou
Louis The Child Announce Genre Defying “Alter-Ego” Takeover at Brooklyn Mirage
We’re tuned to expect specific sounds from our favorite artists. Go to an Excision show and you’re getting an abundance of ground-shaking bass and dubstep growls. Seeing Armin van Buuren entails a bright mix of progressive house and trance. But once in a while, major artists surprise us with stark deviations from their established sounds, like Dillon Francis trading his moombahton style for deep house or deadmau5 eschewing his signature electro flair in favor of obscure, pulsing techno under his TESTPILOT moniker. It’s rare to see an event dedicated to artists exploring their left-field tastes though—something Louis The Child hope to change with their latest event concept, “Alter-Ego,” a multi-stage takeover of the Brooklyn Mirage. “We wanted to create an event where artists ar...
Shallou Shines Bright On “The Long Way Home” EP, Launches Remix Contest On Discord
Melodic electronica virtuoso Shallou dives deep on his latest project, an emotive, five-track EP titled The Long Way Home. Featuring soul-searching sonics, ethereal vocals and gently-thumping bass beats, it acts as the light at the end of a long tunnel for Shallou, who overcame his recent struggles with mental health—including a diagnosis with obsessive–compulsive disorder—to reconnect with his creative self. Out now via FADER Label, The Long Way Home picks up this story with hopeful opening ballad “Corners.” The atmospheric melodic house piece arose when Shallou finally found hope “coursing through [his] veins again,” he wrote in a press release. “I could finally clear the haze and write about the feelings I had experienced during the pan...
Shallou Returns With Elderbrook-Assisted “Heartaches,” Signs to FADER Label
It’s been a long year without Shallou, whose vibrant electronic compositions have been absent from New Music Fridays since last March. Thankfully, the wait just ended. Released September 10th, “Heartaches” is Shallou’s first release since his 2020 sophomore album, Magical Thinking. It is also his debut project under FADER Label, which counts trend-setting artists like Clairo, Charlie Burg and Matt and Kim among its ranks. Built around lyrics that were co-written with Elderbrook, “Heartaches” pairs echoing vocal chops with a euphoric dance drop and wistful guitar riff. Tying it all together are interweaving layers of drum kit synths and grounding effervescent chords. The track is also an unmistakable nod to Shallou’s 2018 album,...
Slow Magic Unveils Full “Closer 2 U” EP On Moving Castle
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...
Slow Magic Teams Up with Shallou and Woven In Hiatus for Heavenly Single “Somewhere”
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...
Shallou Talks Debut Album Release and Spreading Hope Through Music in Times of Crisis [Interview]
Music has the potential to inspire hope even in the darkest of days. Since first emerging into the electronic landscape in 2015, talented producer Shallou has garnered more than 350 million streams, making him one of the scene’s fastest-rising stars. Performing at Outside Lands and Coachella and collaborating with Bob Moses in 2019, Shallou recently dropped his highly anticipated debut full-length album titled Magical Thinking, out now on Island Records. With the record, Shallou takes us on a mystical journey replete with euphoria and wonder. Carrying an ambient and otherworldly vibe, Magical Thinking powerfully reveals the range and beauty of Shallou’s production while powerfully maintaining his signature ambient, emotive, and atmospheric sound. Featu...
