Mastered by Mastering Engineer Saif Bari
Rohaan - Lost Sirens EP (Unchained Recordings)
Mastered by Mastering Engineer Saif Bari
“Rohaan is about as diverse as they come when it comes to artistic output.
With releases on a wide range of labels including Deadbeats,
Circus and Saturate, we have witnessed him rapidly ascend the ranks of modern electronic as a solo artist, as a prolific collaborator and garnering support from legends such as DJ Craze, Bleep Bloop and Noisia to name a few.
Now as he rolls out his latest incarnation of musical halftime tapestry, he joins the Unchained Recordings family in search of new sonic summits.
The first track on the EP, “Sirens”, is a veritable beast. Dirty stabs, bouncing bass sweeps and powerful off-script breaks all form part of the “I’m gunna mess with you” ethos that we like to hear at least once or twice on a well rounded Unchained EP. Then if you have been starving for a proper underground halftime sing-a-long banger in your life, Rohaan has answered the call with “Darlin”. Melodic hooks artfully combine with well crafted grimey bassline banters to make it, and its minimal remix cousin also on the EP, a ‘must have’ for all card-carrying bass aficionados.
Finally “Gums” surprises with constantly evolving amorphous rhythms and ghostly low-end stabs and movements. One could say it echoes the 20/20 left field hip-hop camp but dons brand new clothing reflecting Rohaan’s unique musical heritage.”
Cryptochronica - The Beginning Is Near (Producer Dojo)
Mastered by Mastering Engineer Saif Bari
“Cryptochronica is the glitch fusion project of Seattle based producer, Chris Michaels. A digital weaver, Michaels blends genre and style into the sonic bass fabric that defines Cryptochronica’s sound. Omnitempo and maximalist, Cryptochronica sets seamlessly thread funk, soul, rock, reggae, hip-hop and downtempo with the heavy bass styles of the underground.
Originally from Oahu, Hawaii, Michaels was influenced by the islands’ Reggae, dub and Jawaiian (Jamaican-Hawaiian Fusion) scenes and Cryptochronica often shares glimmers of these tropical inspirations. The name itself is drawn from this Rasta-fusion tradition: both the words “Crip” and “Chronic” are Hawaiian pidgin (slang) for Cannabis. When blockchain and crypto currencies exploded into the public consciousness, it was only a short leap to conceiving Cryptochronica: the digital drug.
Michaels was radio DJ and played acoustic and Indie Rock for many years on Oahu in the early-2010’s. Michaels was always attracted to underground, independent styles of music because of their disregard for popular convention and their commitment to artistic integrity. When Indie Rock went “mainstream” (in his words: “with the tragic release of the the film Garden State) Michaels lamented its assimilation into pop culture and searched for the new, cutting edge frontier of music. It was at this juncture that he discovered electronic music.
Mystified as to how electronic music functioned, Michaels endeavored to learn how it was arranged and performed. Michaels enrolled in ill.Gates’ production and music class, The Class of 808, and studied production. He was impressed by the limitless possibilities electronic music offers and has been exploring those possibilities in his own stylistic way for three years. ”
Sound Museum - ARTIFACTS 01
Mastered by Mastering Engineer Saif Bari
HøST - Sustain Attack Release (Saturate Records)
Frostbyte & Chef Boyarbeatz - Lift Off (feat. NewGent) (Discovery Project)
Mastered by Mastering Engineer Saif Bari
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Chase Manhattan - Double Dragon
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SLZRD - My EP is Dropping
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TRACE - Like Hell EP (Ultra Music)
Mastered by Mastering Engineer Saif Bari
“LA-based songstress TRACE has announced her sophomore EP ‘LIKE HELL’, out 4th October via Ultra Music.
A six-track project, ‘LIKE HELL’ opens with lead single ‘All My Friends’, a wistful ballad TRACE previously explained was written after she decided she was going to “full-heartedly pursue” a career in music. This vibe continues throughout the EP, with ‘Missing Me’ tapping into the emotions that follow a difficult breakup, while single ‘Make Me Laugh’ continues in a similar vein. Closing things out, title track ‘Like Hell’ provides the EP’s most delicate moments – with sparse instrumentation allowing TRACE’s soft vocals to take centre stage.
Growing up in Orange County, California, the daughter of Carol Kim (known as ‘the Tina Turner of Vietnam’), TRACE never planned to follow her mother\’s footsteps and pursue a career in music. She picked up an acoustic guitar for the first time as a teenager, but didn\’t begin writing songs until her freshman year of college. TRACE found her voice in writing songs, and since then, music has become a personal calling that she hasn’t turned away from.
In 2016, TRACE brought her first EP ‘Low’ to life through a Kickstarter campaign. The four-track project earned her comparisons to the “west coast cool of Lana Del Rey” and the “R&B-kissed ruminations of James Blake,” as well as over 20 million streams and her first record deal.
In early 2018, TRACE made her Ultra Music debut with her single ‘Blood and Bones’, followed by the release of two more singles ‘Side Eye’ (which was featured on The Fader\’s fall list of ‘Best New Pop Songs’) and ‘Anxiety’ which premiered on Forbes. For the latter, TRACE partnered with the California chapter of non-profit organisation National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) to raise awareness on anxiety in the entertainment industry. The partnership included limited-edition merch being sold through TRACE’s site with proceeds benefiting NAMI.
One of the brightest lights to emerge from the west coast music scene in recent years, ‘LIKE HELL’ is a coming-of-age EP that will only enhance the hype that surrounds TRACE.”
“Though we already featured TRACE’s new EP Like Hell (P.S. read all about the influences behind it HERE), we thought it deserved another serving of love. Spanning six truly remarkable tracks, the release showcases her growth as a songwriter and artist. Over the course of the EP, the LA-based artist explores family, friendships, heartbreak and everything in-between.
The EP opens with the musing sounds of ‘All My Friends’. The track reflects on friendships, as well as the impact social media and life online might have on those relationships. It also captures feelings of loneliness and isolation with her words ‘where did all my friends go?’ leaving you with chills and a sea of thoughts. Next is ‘Missing Me’, which is a captivating slice of dark pop. Home to fierce words, TRACE comes through triumphant on the heartbreak anthem. ‘Crushing’ is a soaring number that talks about rejection and letting someone know that you’re not into them.
Towards the middle of the EP, we’re met by ‘When I Was Young’. The introspective track will give you goosebumps from the very moment that you press play. The EP moves into ‘Make Me Laugh’, which is another badass track that features sharp and scathing words. Like Hell concludes with the release’s title track, which proves to be a magical ending to an exquisite release by TRACE.
TRACE’s special sophomore EP takes listeners through the inner workings of her mind, as well as what it’s like to navigate relationships and the many forms that these relationships take. ”
Beatkarma - Tension
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