Odesza – In Return

Seattle-based Odesza released their second LP on Friday, evolving their percussion-driven, downtempo sound with a roster of guest vocalists and a smattering of world music influences. Very relieving to see a group that created their own style not only adhere to and evolve it, but also fly in the face of other current electronic trends. Not only that, but you can see their efforts from the 2013 EP My Friends Never Die and 2012’s Summer’s Gone (both available for free download here) helping influence some of bass music’s more tribal and organic styles of late.

Special recognition to the track All We Need featuring Portland native Shy Girls, an incredible collaboration that highlights the best of both groups.

Phoria – Undone

New track from Phoria out today. A subtle, melancholy tune that expands the group’s repertoire but continues the sound you’d expect after the last few releases, included in the study/focus playlist from a few weeks back.

Synthy singer-songwriters Sylvan Esso

It’s rare that a remix pulls two artists from their respective groups to form a new group – but when Nick Sanborn remixed Amelia Meath’s song ‘Play It Right’ that’s exactly what happened. To me their music strikes that perfect chord of singer-songwriter themes backed by on-trend electronic production to make for a pretty broadly appealing sound.

Play it right

 

Coffee

 

Hey Mami – love the background samples of traffic and city noise – gives a very casual feel to the song.

[electronic pop] Years & Years + Armeria Remix

Came across this song from London-based electronic pop trio Years & Years back in January. Incredibly catchy chorus, interesting beat and a soulful singer. Also check out Armeria‘s drippy, vocal-chopping version of Years & Years ‘Traps‘.

 

Pretty Lights – Lost and Found (Odesza Remix)

The Paradise – In Love With You

Sounds like this place feels