The Return of Chris Polcyn

Crafting a slow and satisfying brand of hardware-based electronic music, Bay Area producer Chris Polcyn returns with the fresh new single “Meltdown.” Merging flavors of 90’s electronica with new age, acid house and dub, Polcyn’s easy-going, downtempo grooves and rich tones establish a signature sound all his own.

Warm bass-lines, house chords and classic 808 drum machine form a massive yet refined rhythm section for Polcyn’s catchy, re-pitched vocal melodies and vibrant synthesizers to shine. As he continues to innovate and push the boundaries of his techniques, Chris Polcyn delivers a beautifully relaxing dose of serotonin with “Meltdown.”

Click HERE to stream or download Chris Polcyn's new single "Meltdown"

FFO: Larry Heard • Fatima Yamaha • Plaid • The Irresistible Force

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Thousand Foot Whale Claw is Back

Venturing even further into uncharted territory, Austin-based cosmic quartet Thousand Foot Whale Claw re-emerges with a fresh track entitled “The Water is Quite Clear.” Featuring members of S U R V I V E, Troller, Future Museums, and Single Lash, this veteran ensemble returns with a pulsating, minimalist work that beautifully merges atmosphere and melody.

Featuring an organic supporting cast of acoustic guitar and live percussion elements, this extended piece revolves around a single analog synthesizer as it unfolds through a series of ever-evolving movements and morphing tones. As the band continues to delve into deep studio explorations, Thousand Foot Whale Claw delivers a hypnotically original moodscape with “The Water is Quite Clear.”

Click HERE to stream or download Thousand Foot Whale Claw's new single "The Water is Quite Clear"

FFO: Popul Vuh • Caterina Barbieri • Visible Cloak • Susumu Yokota

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New Single from Michael C. Sharp

Channeling the soundscape building techniques of krautrock and ambient music greats, Austin-based experimental artist Michael C. Sharp is back with a new cosmic odyssey entitled “An Exquisite Aberration.” As Sharp’s prolific output of loop-based synth and guitar explorations continue to evolve, this song brazenly plunges even further into the abstract.

Somber guitar chords roam in and out of focus as layers of analog synthesizer entangle and eventually submerge the track into a pool of warm, effects-driven tones. With his ever-expanding cast of sounds and innovative songwriting, Michael C. Sharp offers a beautifully refined piece of studio inspiration with “An Exquisite Aberration.”

Click HERE to stream or download Michael C. Sharp's new single "An Exquisite Aberration"

FFO: Fennesz • Yamaneko • Papa M • Emeralds

Michael C. Sharp "An Exquisite Aberration" - Out Now

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Future Museums is Back

Diving further into electronic minimalism, Austin-based experimental multi-instrumentalist Future Museums returns with a gorgeous new piece “Rabbit in Passing.” This beautifully sequenced synth-based track is alive with subtle variations that echo krautrock and new age traditions while continuing to push the boundaries of his technique.

Future Museums’ expressive tone manipulation gradually swells and exhales layers of fluttering melodies that expand and embellish with each successive breath. As the range of his catalog continues to broaden, Future Museums delivers a fresh wave of electronic exploration with “Rabbit in Passing.”

Click HERE to stream or download Future Museums' new single "Rabbit in Passing"

Click HERE to watch the amazing music video by CINEMA.AV

FFO: Suzanne Ciani • Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith • Seahawks • Emerald Web

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Dylan Cameron Is Back with a New Single

OUT TODAY - Carefully balancing style and technique, Austin-based experimental producer Dylan Cameron is back with a music video for his sophisticated new dance track “Dust Lust.” Composing with a collection of modular and vintage hardware, Dylan Cameron pays homage to drum n’ bass and IDM as he merges textural sound design with perfectly pitched restraint.

Click HERE to stream or download Dylan Cameron's new single "Dust Lust" and watch the music video by CINEMA.AV

FFO: Squarepusher • Skee Mask • Patricia • Lee Gamble

Dylan Cameron "Dust Lust"

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VVV Returns

OUT NOW - Combining ambient 2-step rhythms with haunting sound design, Austin-based experimental dance producer VVV returns with the fierce protest song, “How Many Times.” Inspired by the surge in global authoritarianism and the ruthless crackdown on civil disobedience, VVV’s brooding composition is a stirring dive into both dramatic minimalism and political commentary.

The rising tension of looping vocal samples is heightened by VVV’s dark chord structures and atmospheric breaks, meant to echo the struggles of millions whose human rights have been and continue to be suppressed. Reaching for substance beyond the music, VVV uses his powerful beat craftsmanship to capture and portray the plight of the voiceless on “How Many Times.”

Click HERE to stream or download VVV's new single "How Many Times"

FFO: Burial • Wolfgang Voigt • Andy Stott • Demdike Stare

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Single Lash is Back

OUT NOW - Beautifully delving into the disillusion of life, Austin-based shoegaze ensemble Single Lash wryly commiserates on the futility of existence with their latest single “To Laugh.” Featuring members of Future Museums and Thousand Foot Whale Claw, Single Lash’s drab cynicism is met by their signature wall of effects-drenched guitar and luscious synthesizers, giving this track both tonal and conceptual complexity.

While the straightforward, disheartened lyrics take spotlight, Single Lash orchestrates a wide range of instrumentation including organ, violin and 12-string acoustic guitar to reveal nuanced and reflective shades of emotion. As they continue to evolve aesthetically as a musical unit, Single Lash divulges an elegant self-critique on their highly personal new piece “To Laugh.”

Click HERE to stream or download Single Lash's new single "To Laugh"

FFO: Nick Cave • The Chameleons • Catherine Wheel • Soft Kill

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Thousand Foot Whale Claw's New Single

OUT NOW - Reviving their propulsive, krautrock inspired sonic escapism, Austin-based instrumental quartet Thousand Foot Whale Claw are back with the new single “The Garden from Above.” Featuring members of S U R V I V E, Troller, Future Museums, and Single Lash, this amazing lineup of musicians fuse elements of psych-rock and minimal electronica into a smooth, cosmic jam that is instantly fun and engaging.

Layers of sequenced analog synthesizers and drum machines playfully entangle with effects-driven guitar and bass, seamlessly merging the foundational electronics with the dynamics of a rock band. As Thousand Foot Whale Claw continues to expand the scope of their creative repertoire, they have dropped a fresh and beautifully innovative offering with “The Garden from Above.”

Click HERE to stream or download Thousand Foot Whale Claw's new single "The Garden from Above"

FFO: Cluster • Mouse on Mars • Minami Deustsch • Cavern of the Antimatter

Thousand Foot Whale Claw "Loversnight" - OUT NOW

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Missions Returns with a New Single

OUT NOW - LA-based synth-pop savant Missions is back with a smooth rendition of the classic Supermax track “Loversnight.” In a show of solidarity with the people of South Africa, multiracial European band Supermax toured throughout the country in 1981, during the brutal segregation of apartheid.

Paying tribute to this spirit of civil equality, Missions reinterprets the piece through his signature cast of bright analog synthesizers, fresh bass lines and electronic vocals. This beautifully honed production style combines a love of sound design with the seductive allure of vintage pop, making this version of “Loversnight” an exciting and seamless addition to Missions’ catalog.

Click HERE to stream or download Missions' new single "Loversnight"

FFO: Giorgio Morodor • Modern Talking • Sebastian Tellier • Telex

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Honoring Black Music Series: Future Museums

This week, Future Museums presents the second installment of our Honoring Black Music Series of DJ mixes celebrating the enormous impact of Black artists on modern music.

Click HERE to stream this beautiful 52-minute mix spanning spiritual jazz, new age, electronic and pop.

And stay tuned, we'll be announcing new music next week along with another tribute mix from one of your favorite Holodeck artists.