Hot on the heels of previous hit singles “Smoke and Retribution” and “Never Be like You”, Aussie beatmaker Flume has released the new official single from his forthcoming album Skin. “Say It” features Swedish songstress Tove Lo, best known for dark pop, yet highly addictive, track “Habbits (Stay High)”.
Flume’s album Skin will be out May 27 via Future Classic and will include collaborations with Kučka, Little Dragon, AlunaGeorge and MNDR amongst others. You can pre-order it now via iTunes and get four tracks as instant downloads!
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Brisbane producer Charles Murdoch recently released new single “Frogs”, a masterful recording which features the collaborative efforts of Ta-ku (his first ever feature vocal), Australian songstress Wafia and NYC-based MC Hak. The single is the second sample from Charles’ eagerly awaited debut LP to be released on December 11.
“Frogs” is a mesmerising listen from start to finish with swelling synth textures and smooth vocals, both sublimely accompanied by atmospheric melodies and sophisticated beats.
Charles Murdoch first caught the attention of the blogosphere as part of Brisbane-based indie dance 4-piece Mitzi, and in 2013 his rework of “Sleepless” by Flume took things to a whole new level. His debut solo track “No Lungs” pricked up industry ears, and so did his Weathered Straight EP and subsequent remixes for the likes of Bodhi, Jagwar Ma and Elizabeth Rose. If his new tracks are anything to go by, it’s safe to say the LP should be a monumental and beautifully crafted collection of cerebral electro nuggets with a soulful twist.
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Over the past couple of years, Australian outfit Panama have won many hearts with their trademark electronic power ballads (“Always”, “Stay Forever”) and 2015 saw them release new single “Jungle”, a slow-burn 80s tinged pop jam featuring epic synths.
The Jungle EP includes an exciting remix package featuring Motez, LUKA, Octo Octa, GXNXVS and, last but not least, Brooklyn-based producer Chrome Sparks. Listen below!
Sydney label Future Classic recently announced their latest signing, Midnight to Monaco, a duo consiting of Canadian singer Ricky Ducati & Australian producer Donnie Sloan. They premiered their debut single “Suicide” in August and it has since received almost 300K plays on SoundCloud and accolades from major music blogs.
The song has all the makings of a great sing-along pop tune, fusing multi-layered vocals with a funky bass line and steady marching beat. Want more? Stream below to see how LA-based DJ/producer Jerome LOL and newcomer Wheathin flip the original.
An artist of considerable range, Melbourne-raised Brooklyn-based artist Chet Faker released his chart-topping critically acclaimed debut album Built On Glass last year on Future Classic / Downtown. After announcing a string of concerts (most of them already sold out), he has decided to extend his East Coast Aussie tour to include an additional show at the Sydney Opera House in November. These shows, dubbed the Built On Live tour, will see Faker perform rarely heard live songs, with an expanded band and special guests.
In other news, Chet Faker also shared previously unreleased track “Bend”, which was recorded during the Built on Glass writing period. He is now working on new material holed up in a studio in Brooklyn and aiming for a more “heavily performance-based” sound for his second studio album.
