Vantage– ‘I Found You’ (feat. Benjamin Ingrosso)
Out Now
Following on from the viral success of his 2020 track ‘50/50’ and his very recent release ‘I Think I’m In Love’ feat Todd Edwards, Vantage returns with his second release of 2021 ‘I Found You’, out today on FFRR.
Vantage is the fast-rising French born and Osaka based producer who is a leading figure in the ‘Future Funk’ genre, an electronic music subgenre that takes inspiration from 80s funk and disco and 00’s dance. Here Vantage delivers a whole new contemporary spin and feel, blending the French Touch sound with Vapourwave and House.
With new release ‘I Found You’ he builds in his now signature filtered disco sound, taking it to the next level, bringing us blissfully summer infused track. Using a range of analogue synths and instruments to create his distinctive tone and with a vibe and feel of something straight out of the 80s. Think funky bass guitar, vocoder vocals, bright filtered loops and retro synths stabs throughout.
The vocalist is emerging Swedish singer Benjamin Ingrosso, nominated by MTV in 2018 as Best Swedish Act and is the cousin of famed Swedish House Mafioso Sebastian Ingrosso.
Emerging onto the scene in 2015, Vantage has since cultivated an immersive world at the intersection of sound and technology. Involved in digital Pop Art and consistently dropping new NFT artworks , he has a belief that music and imagery combined should do the talking. Vantage has created an engaging visual world to coincide with his music on 2015 album ‘Metro City’ then continuing his distinctive second album ‘J-Funk City’ in 2019. More recently he saw his re-released single, ‘50/50’ becoming a viral hit via TikTok as well as remixing Dua Lipa in the process finding an audience on a global scale.
Having already achieved great success to date, with his previous tracks streaming in the 100’s of thousands a day and having been propelled to the top of the Viral charts. We know there is much more to come from this exciting artist.
Vantage ‘I Found You’ (feat Benjamin Ingrosso) is out now on FFRR
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Where are you currently based?
I’m based in Vancouver, BC!
How did you first start playing music?
For as long as I can remember I’d always loved music, but I didn’t start performing until I was 9. I first started with singing competitions in my area and then worked my way up to solo gigs in bars and restaurants where I’d sing and play the guitar for a couple hours at a time. It’s very funny being a young performer, sometimes you’re not actually allowed in the spaces you’re performing in. Once I had to be walked by a chaperone between the stage, green room, and bathroom so the bar wouldn’t get in trouble for having a 15 year old wandering around by herself.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been?
Recently I’ve been writing and planning my future releases after ‘False Love’ drops. Pre-Covid I was already a bit of a social recluse, so not much has changed socially for me, but I’ve really missed performing. I’ve done a couple outdoor and online shows, but it’s not quite the same as things were before the pandemic.
Your new EP ‘False Love’ will be out on July 30, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
While writing this EP, we (myself, Tavish Crowe, Ryan Stewart, and Troy Samson) were inspired by a lot of different artists, including Dua Lipa, PVRIS, Doja Cat, Carlie Hanson, and Tate McRae. Writing this EP was a learning experience for me. A lot of personal and musical growth happened for me throughout its creation and I think you can hear that throughout the tracks! In two of the songs on the EP (Is It Cool If We’re Lonely? and Nothing To Bleed For), I started dipping into a slightly darker pop sound, which is something I see myself continuing with in the future.
How did you go about writing the EP?
Spending lots of time in the studio! I like to think of myself as a pretty quick songwriter, all of these tracks were written in under five hours. ‘Is It Cool If We’re Lonely?’ Was definitely the fastest, Tavish and I wrote it over Zoom in less than two hours! We’re both pretty efficient songwriters (when we’re not getting distracted on random tangents), which makes working together very quick and fun! I believe that over thinking your music takes away a lot of charm and authenticity. Worrying too much about whether or not other people will be able to immediately understand a lyric or if a melody is catchy enough distracts from the process, and can make songs sound kind of rigid and flat. I tried to apply that philosophy to every song on this EP, letting the song tell us where it wants to go, instead of forcing it to be something it isn’t.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and with?
This EP was mainly produced by the incredible Ryan Stewart, except for ‘Is It Cool If We’re Lonely?’ Which was produced by the also incredible Tavish Crowe. I always think that once you find your people you should stick with them so your music doesn’t start to sound disjointed or repetitive. All of the songs on this EP were written and recorded in Vancouver, with the earliest song (Scar Tissue) recorded in early 2019, and the latest (Is It Cool If We’re Lonely) written in February 2021. The songs were mixed and mastered by Jason Van Poederooyen (aka JVP).
How did you approach the recording/production process?
Throughout the writing process for ‘False Love’ I gained a lot of confidence in my abilities as a songwriter and contributor to the final version of a song. Most of the time, I would send a couple references to Ryan or Tavish, and they would come up with a track that took inspiration from that. I learned over time how to express more specifically what I wanted things to sound like, but I’m still not super great with a lot of production terms, so a lot of the time I just have to badly beatbox and hope they understand what I’m going for. On a high note, I’ve gotten pretty good at singing like a distorted bass haha.
What programs/equipment did you use?
Ryan and I use Logic, while Tavish prefers Ableton. For the most part I only really record myself for covers and demo vocals if I’m writing over Zoom, but my mic is an Aston Spirit. I don’t know what microphones were used for the final productions as all the songs were recorded at very different times and in two different studios, sorry!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’ve been going through a bit of an emo revival recently, so a lot of My Chemical Romance and Paramore, but I’ve also been really loving Olivia Rodrigo, Willow, and Måneskin. I’m loving this late 90’s to early 2000’s rock/pop punk revival as that’s a lot of what I listened to growing up!
What do you like to do away from music?
I love photography, photo editing, and creating videos. Those interests are very helpful with creating content for my music career, so I spend a lot of time on both sides of the camera and hunched over my laptop. I actually created the art for the EP myself with a projector, my camera with a self timer, and many hours of photoshop.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2021?
More music! I hope to release at least one more single before 2021 is over. I’m really excited about the new music I’ve been creating recently and I can’t wait to share it with my listeners!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
This might be a little bit weird, but I’m kind of obsessed with fried cauliflower. Something about it is addictive and I can eat so much of it. It’s kind of like the best of both worlds: it’s yummy and deep fried, but also a vegetable, so I’m not being too unhealthy when I eat an entire plate of it myself. My favourite place to hang out with a friend is thrift stores. I love that every time you go in, there’s different stuff to look at, and a lot of it is really cool or funny. It’s also much more sustainable than shopping for new stuff all the time, and super rewarding when you find a really good item.
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Title: Cielo
Label: Purple Fly
Dance Music veteran Laidback Luke joins NFT-fueled label Purple Fly with his new single “Cielo,” for which he joined forces with Miami-based BLVD.. The track brings the best elements of both techno and big-room melodies; it opens with a driving, deep bassline that gives way to goosebump-inducing ethereal vocals and cinematic synths, conjuring images of larger-than-life big room tracks that live forever in every raver’s memory. The underground appeal of “Cielo” combined with its emotive elements make it a unique addition to Purple Fly, which has previously released tracks from BLVD., Fatman Scoop, Shaquille O’Neal, Sevenn, and more.
Purple Fly is an independent imprint utilizing cryptocurrency’s hottest frontier as a platform for the spectrum of electronic music. The label’s goal is to support collaborations of all forms of art, connecting music and stunning visuals for an immersive experience that spans the sonic realms of trance to trap. Purple Fly releases NFT directly on its official website with each music drop, enabling artists to have access to direct support from their fan base while expressing their creativity. BLVD.‘s raw, real style represents the grit of everything that is associated with the hard asphalt, raw metal, and true essence of a “boulevard.” Although early on in his career, he has already garnered millions of plays and support from the world’s top DJs. After becoming a leading artist during EDM‘s heyday, Laidback Luke has established himself as a leading talent scout in the industry and has built an impressive musical empire. However, Luke has never been one to slack on producing himself – he has recently continued his dancefloor domination with a series of tracks produced with Afrojack, KURA, Will Sparks, A-Trak, Steve Aoki, and more. Keep an eye out for more groundbreaking releases from Purple Fly in the near future!
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Backing the release of introspective single ‘MI GORENG’ comes Melbourne-based vocalist, producer & rapper IJALE’s latest release ‘LIKE THAT’, a high-energy collaboration featuring Melbourne’s rising Hip-Hop stars Yung Shōgun & ThatKidMaz.
Pivoting from the heavy themes that often encompass IJALE’s music, ‘LIKE THAT’ is a carefree, Afro-fusion banger born from an impromptu session between the three post Melbourne’s gruelling nine month lockdown.
“We were just vibing and having fun and obviously gassed to be hanging out with people in real life”, says IJALE on the recording of the single.
Capturing the energy in the studio that night, the trio exchange blazingly flippant bars over a high energy bar self-produced by IJALE.
‘LIKE THAT’ follows his triple j supported debut EP ‘Wildly Disparate Sounds’ & triple j Unearthed Feature Artist mid last year, as well as his recent collaboration with Dugong Jr. ‘Ceramic’ which landed coveted Spotify playlists New Music Friday AU/NZ, The Local List, metropolis, Poolside Grooves, crush & the hybrid.
IJALE is one of six lucky recipients of a triple j Unearthed/NIDA music video competition, and will be creating a music video later in the year.
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Bio
Melbourne producer, vocalist and performer, IJALE, is a self-contained master of his sound.
A keen music fan and avid creator, he blends a myriad of afrocentric sounds and western influences that reflect his Nigerian heritage, his Australian upbringing and the multifaceted taste of an open-minded listener of the internet age. These concoctions vary in sound from piece to piece, but are usually punctuated by hints of African percussion, infectious basslines and layered electronic textures, all of which pay direct homage to the hallmark genres of black creativity including jazz, soul, r&b and hip hop.
Jerry Agbinya, aka IJALE, began releasing music in 2017 but has been busy honing and perfecting his songwriting and production skills for years. Following a brief break from his previous project Spirals, IJALE hit the ground running with support shows alongside Winston Surfshirt, Raiza Biza and Phondupe. Since then, the Melbourne based artist has been busy releasing multiple singles, including his recent track ‘Coffee Cups’ feat. Zephyrr Greene, out via French label Kitsuné Musique. In January of 2020, IJALE hosted his first show and played alongside some of Melbourne’s most promising up and comers including Jordan Dennis, Nasty Mars, Rara Zulu & more.
IJALE has a unique knack for sound design and mood, which he effortlessly encapsulates in both recordings and in his live shows. Keep your eyes on this latest Melbourne producer, as he’s about to take the next step on his eventual path to global fame.
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Praise for IJALE
“It’s clear that IJALE is destined for stardom” – Mixdown Mag
“Continuing to defy expectations with every release, you’ll want to get IJALE on your radar now” – Ticketmaster
“Some of the brainiest bars and complex beats on Unearthed” – triple j
“Sounding like the golden age of Hip Hop” – The Guardian
“IJALE continues to defy expectations with each and every move” – Purple Sneakers
“IJALE is the true definition of a hidden gem” – EARMILK
“With a unique sound that separates him from the crowd and a melting pot of influences, each new track from IJALE displays his dynamic creativity” – AMRAP
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| The CMND CTRL sound will focus mainly on the Techno and Tech House related genres, and on this second release (CTRL002) we dive into a darker, more tribal and hypnotic style of Techno. |
King Snake lays the groundwork with its booming kick drum, seductive percussion, and hypnotic synth overtones that continuously rise and fall throughout the mix. A relentlessly driving track perfect for that late night DJ session.
King Snake (Ray Kajioka Remix) Berlin based Techno wizard Ray Kajioka takes the reigns on this release’s remix duties and delivers a fast-paced take on the original mix. Ray’s production abilities are on full display with this remix as he rains down wild high hats and percussions matched with a steady kick and well-timed synth stabs. A guaranteed crowd pleaser.
The Passage brings a bit more of a dark and dreamy style mix to the dancefloor with some well-placed percussion giving this track a mysterious tribal techno vibe. Warm sounding sonic textures playout through the mix, with a nice pulsing analogue synth hook driving the main part of the track. Definitely a strong track to build up a crowd with.
All tracks written & produced by B.Riley
Remix by Ray Kajioka
Artwork and video by B.Riley
Cat. No. CTRL002 – all rights reserved
℗ & © CMND CTRL RECORDINGS 2021
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ALL IN TRACKLIST
Bellator
Peace Of Mind ft. Teezee & Kid Cudi
Nirvana ft. J Balvin
Lit Like This
Eyes On Me
Stay connected with Skepta:
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“With every release the rising Pop star ups spectacle in every way, from the writing and production to the accompanying visual identity. I’m steadfast in my opinion that Mila Nile is one of the best acts to break through the monotony of today’s Commercial Pop landscape.” – Luke, Futuremag Music
“All hail our new pop queen.” – Celline Narinli, Triple J Unearthed
“Mila is an extremely smart songwriter.” – Nic Kelly, Project U
“There is a uniqueness, a smartness and a real artistry in her music which has only gotten better and better as her career has progressed.” – Women In Pop
“The Swedish Lorde” – Fashion Journal
“This icy alternative pop innovator glides over boisterous beats with a cool and collected vibe that can only be compared to icons of the genre” – Tone Deaf
Sydney-based Indie pop innovator Mila Nile, celebrates the release of her debut EP, Do You Remember That?, a collection of nostalgia-soaked pop tracks chronicling the five most influential moments in the singer’s journey from adolescence to adulthood.
“Like most people, I’ve spent more of the past year thinking about the life I’ve lived than actually living it,” Mila explains. “That’s definitely reflected in this collection”.
The five-track EP features a track listing in chronological order, exploring the highest highs and lowest lows of the Swedish-born singer’s life.
The EP’s lead single, Old School Calling, sits at the more optimistic end of the EP’s emotional spectrum, a joyful celebration song about friendships that feel like they’ve existed for a lifetime. The track’s upbeat chorus is buoyed by a gang vocal, featuring voices of some of Mila’s closest friends, recorded in their homes around the world.
The EP’s penultimate track, Daughter, is a heartfelt examination of life as an Australian-based expat unable to return home to family and friends in Covid times. The raw performance features Mila Nile at her most vulnerable, as she pleads for a chance to return to the simplicity of being close to family.
Mila Nile will be celebrating the release of her debut EP, Do You Remember That?, with a launch party at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory Gallery Bar in early September (dates pending due to Covid conditions).
Do You Remember That?
All tracks written by Mila Nile & Simon Brock
Produced by HVTCH
Distributed globally by AWAL
Track-by-track breakdown
Break My Heart To The Beat
A brooding, 80’s-infused bop about dealing with loss and dancing out your demons.
Too Much Like Love
A bright, shimmering track about trying not to fall in love – and failing joyfully.
Old School Calling
An R&B-influenced singalong jam about new friendships that feel like they’ll last forever.
Daughter
A homesick ballad about how getting what you want isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Don’t Need Your Love
A self-love anthem about how the only opinion that really matters is your own.
Mila is play at the Oxford Art Factory Gallery Bar on the 1st of October!
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Today, global megastar Jackson Wang and production powerhouse Internet Money release ‘Drive You Home‘, via 88rising, distributed by 12Tone Music LLC. LISTEN HERE.
To complement the single, Jackson has also released the music video to ‘Drive You Home‘ today, which Jackson scripted, directed, and produced himself alongside Mamesjao, WATCH HERE.
Featuring production from David Stewart (BTS – ‘Dynamite’) and Nick Mira (Juice Wrld – ‘Lucid Dreams’, Lil Tecca – ‘Ransom’, Internet Money & Gunna ft. Don Toliver, Nav – ‘Lemonade’), ‘Drive You Home‘ tells a heartbreaking, emotional story of a long night told in reverse. Listeners will notice that ‘Drive You Home‘ samples and interpolates the iconic 1984 single ‘Drive‘ from the legendary new wave band The Cars. The 80s-inspired love song blends sentimental guitar-driven melodies with booming hip-hop percussion and features Jackson’s most affecting and confident vocal performance to date.
Speaking on ‘Drive You Home‘, Jackson Wang says the song revolves around the idea of, “When I’m not here, who is going to drive you home?” His approach to the visual was also abstract. “I’ve always explained my music videos, the backstory, and the plot, to my audiences. But with this visual, 10 people can watch it and have 10 different feelings. I can’t wait for the fans to interpret it.”
‘Drive You Home‘ follows the global success of Jackson’s hit single, ‘LMLY’. To date, ‘LMLY’ has garnered over 60M streams, debuted at #1 on the Apple Music Charts (All Genres, 27 Markets), lived at #40 on Global Viral Charts on Spotify, and received over 15M views on the official music video (1.2M views in first 24 hours). Both ‘LMLY’ and ‘Drive You Home‘ will ladder up to Jackson’s highly-anticipated forthcoming second album expected this year.
‘Drive You Home‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
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Today, Atlanta-based singer-songwriter TARYN shares her new single, “Brand New.” Opening with echoing finger clicks, TARYN begins the song with a simple chant that continues over the course of the track: “Wash my mouth of all the little things / Clean it out and begin again / Brand new ooh / And begin again brand new.” Even as the interlocking drums, bass and guitar kick in, her ethereal vocals remain the song’s driving force, building throughout with lush, layered harmonies.
TARYN wrote “Brand New” while driving on the freeway and worked with producer Joey Burcham to turn it into a fully-formed track. “There was a simple message I wanted to convey lyrically and the instrumental did the rest,” TARYN explains of her approach. “I’ve carried my past around and let regrets fuel decisions without justification. ‘Brand New’ let me realize our past is not something we have to correct, but it helps us understand our growth. We’re here to learn, experience, and explore. It’s a gift to be vulnerable, to feel comfortable expressing experiences in sonically harmonious ways”
Influenced by old soul and modern pop, TARYN seamlessly blends warm vocals with tasteful, cutting edge production. Lyrically, she searches for the connections that make each and every one of us human, exploring these areas with curiosity and understanding.
Originally hailing from Ohio, TARYN’s childhood was soundtracked by artists spanning all genres and decades. Her parents filled the house with the sounds of artistic greats like Norah Jones, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and Cat Stevens. From a young age, TARYN was encouraged to explore her creativity and fell in love with guitar, her first instrument, when she was just six years old. After years of honing her sound and songwriting, the now 23-year-old Atlanta-based artist is coming into her own as an impressive left-of-center singer and songwriter.
Listen to “Brand New” on all streaming platforms:
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Madi Diaz
Reveals New Single/Video
“Resentment”
New Album
History Of A Feeling
Out August 27th via ANTI-
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“This is the most personal music I have ever released,” MacNeil acknowledges. “I tried to be honest (brutally at times) and not hide meaning or intent behind flowery language. It’s a record about my life falling apart and then trying to pick up the pieces. This album was half written while I was messed up pre-rehab, the other half while I was in rehab. This is a record about all the people I’ve met along the way. This is a record about hope. This is me at my most vulnerable.”
Dooms Children is arguably the purest distillation of MacNeil’s artistry and identity to date, and frames a rather tumultuous and ultimately transcendent few years of his life. The record digs into entirely new musical and emotional territory for MacNeil which, considering his resume, is saying a lot. You might call it rock, blues, or psychedelic. You could compare it to the Grateful Dead, the Allmans, even Skynyrd or QOTSA at times. But that falls short. More aptly, Dooms Children sounds like twisting the throttle towards a hazy sunset on a bare highway.
The video for first single, “Flower Moon”, features Team Canada global pro street skateboarder Annie Guglia navigating the unusually quiet and empty streets of Montreal during the pandemic lockdown. Watch it here.
Central to the aural experience is its live-off-the-floor recording and organic production style. The effort was co-produced with the inimitable Daniel Romano, a prolific and acclaimed artist in his own right, with talented multi-instrumentalist Ian Romano, and Montreal guitarist Patrick Bennett rounding out the record’s musical contributors.
DOOMS CHILDREN – SELF-TITLED
Out October 20 via Dine Alone / Cooking Vinyl Australia
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Aspiring artists in 2021 are facing uncharted waters. While music marketing used to be a straightforward relationship between artists and record labels, the pandemic gave power back to musicians through the rise of TikTok, live streaming, and cryptocurrency – all of which has shifted the landscape indefinitely.
Fender and professional musician, artist, best selling author, and host of the New Music Business podcast, Ari Herstand have teamed up to help up-and-coming artists navigate this changing landscape. When a hit song and viral fame are more within reach than any other time in the history of music, I’d like for you and your readers to be one of the first to learn how to take advantage of these shifts.
Launching today, the Fender Artist Playbook provides a step-by-step guide for emerging artists to navigate the new frontier of music, effectively release their music and build their career on their own terms. From cracking the TikTok algorithm to leveraging alternative revenue streams, digital marketing tips, NFTs, and more, it’s a comprehensive resource for “making it” in the music business in 2021. Both Fender and Ari Herstand have similar missions to support artists on their musical journeys and this free playbook is the ultimate goodwill gesture to an entire community of creators getting back on their feet once more.
From a time before the internet, rose a legendary group of Brisbane alt rockers named Spillage. Since reuniting and releasing “You Said No” earlier this year, Spillage release the second single “Unawares”, from their forthcoming album. “Unawares” sees the band really return to those grunge/punk sounds that made them so beloved, while still maintaining a heavy sense of modernity.
Recorded at the Blackbox Studios in Brisbane with the help of producer Jeff Lovejoy with mastering from Matthew Gray. Band member Sam de Pasquale describes the songs meaning as, “It’s about living a life that you thought was fun at first but was actually bringing you down. Then making a decision and putting in the hard yards to change. You are then free to explore everything that this big, beautiful world has to offer – good and bad”. The band says, “We want fans to rock out and be taken away – like good music can do.”
Knowing each other for over 30 years, Spillage were playing to (almost) packed houses in Brisbane through the 90s. One night they gave their leader Sam some money to buy kebabs and they never saw him again. Until 20-odd years later he reappears and reforms the band and they write a whole bunch of new, grungy rock and roll songs.
BOY SCOUTS
ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
‘WAYFINDER’
OUT OCTOBER 1 VIA ANTI-
WATCH VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK
“THAT’S LIFE HONEY”
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