Interview Series: RefraQ. Saltash, UK native Joe Mawson, a.k.a. RefraQ, is easily one of the most inventive producers to have emerged in recent years. And while his experimental sound design and forward-thinking composition are impressive, it’s his command of emotions…
Featured Song: ʟᴜᴍɪɴᴀᴛᴇ – rude. In terms of the sheer inventiveness of the track, ʟᴜᴍɪɴᴀᴛᴇ’s “rude” is one of the most stunning tracks we’ve heard all year. This one begins calmly before dropping into an absolutely huge, trapped-out section, finally returning…
Featured Song: JKuch – Today. JKuch is back with his first track in a while – and boy, it’s been worth the wait; cause with “Today,” he’s come through with another stunner. The track is distinctly playful and experimental: bouncing…
Featured Song: Halpe – Galaxies. Halpe is a beast; there’s really no more eloquent description by which to better capture the Argentinian’s mind-blowing production talents – he’s just that good. With tracks like “Jewels” – SVDKO‘s remix of which was…
Featured Song: Untitld x william – 101%. The acclaimed Phuture guys are back with another one of their iconic collections. The Anxiety instalment – making up one third of “issue nine” – is charged with feelings of agitation, uncertainty, and restlessness.…
Featured Song: Flume ft Tove Lo – Say It (zotti flip). Matt Zotti established himself in 2016 as one of the most creative, nuanced, and highly respected producers in the SoundCloud scene. With his experimental originals, Zotti weaves a fascinatingly complex…
Featured Song: Goldwater – Touch. London (the Canadian city, not the English one) native GOLDWATER’s style is really like none other: Groovy, melodic, experimental, deep, and jazzy, all of his songs take listeners on a real journey. “Touch,” the first…
Featured Album: Lavier – Prince of Trash Palace. North Carolina native Dylan Evans a.k.a. LAVIER calls his forward-looking album Prince of Trash Palace a maturation of sorts – in many ways: “I’ve been growing up a ton and this album is…
Featured Music Video: RUNAWAY GHOST – Infinite. Raleigh, North Carolina-based RUNAWAY GHOST has a true talent for balancing ambience and texture: His tracks are consistently dreamy yet gritty at the same time, featuring crackling and shimmering soundscapes that are equal…
Featured Song: Roger Wilco x Holly – Heathrow. Rauthentic‘s 100th track is a special one. Opening up with an epic and suspenseful, almost video game-like sequence, “Heathrow” turns into experimental-meets-ambient music in what is one of the freshest beats we’ve hear…