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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s management shares deceased composer’s ‘Funeral’ playlist

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Ryuichi Sakamoto

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After Ryuichi Sakamoto’s passing on the 28th of March, his management shared a rather eerie playlist that the 71-year-old curated before losing his ongoing battle with cancer. Titled Funeral, the playlist contains 33 tracks by the likes of collaborator alva noto, French pianist Erik Satie (who makes a number of appearances throughout), and the German Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach to name a few. Curated by a man in the midst of self-grieving, it is a sombre farewell.

“We would like to share the playlist that Ryuichi had been privately compiling to be played at his own funeral to accompany his passing,” said his management. They first shared the playlist on Twitter, tugging at the heartstrings of musicians and fans alike when they tweeted, “He truly was with music until the very end.”

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SoundCloud’s new ‘Fans’ tool allows musicians to connect with devoted fans

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As musicians know, the audience is everything. As such, SoundCloud is in the process of launching an innovative new feature on SoundCloud for Artists that will enable creators to make direct contact with key members of their audience. Called ‘Fans’, the feature was built to help artists forge stronger bonds with their die-hard fans. 

Still in the beta phase, the feature has been made available to over 50,000 test users, who are now able to message the select few who make a difference. The hope here is that artists will be able to build increasingly meaningful relationships with their core followers. 

The potential here is worth noting: instead of relying on streams, musicians could, at least in theory, offer their loyal listeners exclusive content and merchandise, leading to higher revenue; the possibilities are endless. In addition, musicians will be able to track listening behaviours and form strategies based on the feature’s handy analytics dashboard.

Florian Picasso unveils vocal-rich song ‘The Edge’

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Florian Picasso, Tchami, Malaa

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Florian Picasso seems to never run out of ideas. Continuing to build his own legacy, he has released another single, ‘The Edge’, via his very own imprint La Californie Musique. The track is reminiscent of dance music in the early 2010s, where vocals cut featured heavily and gave tracks that certain something.  

Stream / Download: Florian Picasso – ‘The Edge’

Though he is the continuation of a prominent family lineage, being the great-grandson of the art legend Pablo Picasso, Florian is on a mission to make a name for himself. So far, he has gained traction in the press (read our feature on his single ‘Make Me Dance’ here). His name has appeared in publications like CLASH Magazine and DJ Mag to name only two. The latter said, “For a contemporary group of [Dance] fans he continues to be one of the most exciting names in the scene.”

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ascendant vierge Release Genre-Bending Une Nouvelle Chance Album

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France based global phenoms ascendant vierge released their genre-bending album entitled One Nouvelle Chance on April 28. The album merges electronic with a hypnotic, idiosyncratic aesthetic.

The duo, which is composed of producer Paul Seul and vocalist Mathilde Fernandez, began creating the album during the 2020 lockdown. They strived and succeeded to generate an all new style which is a musical melting pot of happy hardcore, EDM, trance, and hyperpop. 

With poetic lyrics by Mathilde Fernandez and mixing by Geoff Swan (Rina Sawayama, Caroline Polachek, Charli XCX),the wide-ranging project crystallizes why they’ve already provided a cult-favorite performance for Yves Saint-Laurent; worked with the likes of Danny L Harle; and sold out shows in London, Berlin, Madrid, Prague, and more. 

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Electronic Due Sofi Tukker Release ‘Jacaré’ Single

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Fresh off Weekend 1 of Coachella, the duo SOFI TUKKER have released their new single “Jacaré” out now via Ultra Records. 

With elements of electronic, house and jazz influences, ‘Jacaré’ was penned as an ode to Brazil and its inherent sensuality. Inspired by the country’s vibrant culture, the song pulsates with Tucker’s irresistible beats and puts Sophie’s seductive vocals on full display.  

The lyrics were written by Sophie who is fluent in Portuguese, and longtime collaborator and Brazilian poet Chacal. 

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Chris Lake and Aluna Team Up On New Single ‘Beggin’

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Chart-topping British producer/ DJ Chris Lake and acclaimed singer-songwriter Aluna team up on the irresistible new single “Beggin”, released today via Black Book Records/Astralwerks. With her playful yet seductive vocals, Aluna promises, “I’ll get you beggin beggin” and Lake’s breezy production matches her mischievous tone, punctuating a steady beat with bright aural surprises. 

“‘Beggin’ is a tale of caution,” explains Chris Lake. “Sometimes you want someone so badly, but when you get them you wish you’d never set eyes on them…a bit like me. I’m a lot,” adds Aluna, who will embark on a UK/European headline tour on April 22. She’ll also be playing North American festivals this year such as Breakaway North Carolina, Hangout and Sundown Solstice. 

Lake will perform at Coachella this Sunday, April 23. 

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House extraordinaire Florian Picasso cooks up a storm, releases new song

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Florian Picasso For Fans of- Tchami and Malaa.
Florian Picasso For Fans of- Tchami and Malaa.

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The press has lauded Florian Picasso’s music extensively. The dance-music producer’s name has appeared everywhere from CLASH Magazine to Dancing Astronaut and DJ Mag. Now, he has given them another excuse to continue their applause, releasing a single ‘Make Me Dance’ under his imprint, La Californie Musique.

Stream / Download: Florian Picasso – ‘Make Me Dance’

An obnoxious bass slams, continuing the chord tones that the introduction synths introduced. Setting up the table for the main course, Florian sprinkles metallic piano accents to flavour the dish, a tasty soup of modern House and saucy vocal effects. 

Read our article on Florian Picasso’s single ‘It’s Alright’ here

Florian Picasso gives us the details: “Making this record was really fun as I wanted to have a catchy line that calls for a dance. ‘Make me dance on the floor’ is simple yet very effective. I call it a hybrid record since there’s a section with heavy bass that leads into a beautiful piano melody throughout the track.”

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Platinum-certified artist Karen Harding releases ‘Back To You’

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UK Top 10 hitmaker Karen Harding released her brand new single ‘Back To You’ via Ultra Records a mere two weeks ago, and returns today to deliver the Official Video for this stunning track. Karen’s vocals soar among the propulsive house beats and high-rising synths of ‘Back To You’, where she sings about embracing blossoming love while working through the butterflies and second guesses that come with it. Don’t sleep on this stunning visual as Karen prepares her upcoming album in a short time!

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Florian Picasso releases high-octane song ‘It’s Alright’

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Florian Picasso, Tcham, Malaa
Florian Picasso, Tcham, Malaa

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Ready for a good time, house producer Florian Picasso builds on the energy of his recently released single, ‘Ay Papi’, with a new record titled ‘It’s Alright’. As his second release under the La Californie Musique record label, the song, like the artist, refuses to let up. An unrelenting bassline pairs nicely with a sequence of vocal samples that loop for the duration of the song to establish a strong downbeat-driven energy. 

Stream / Download: Florian Picasso – ‘It’s Alright’

From start to finish, the track chugs, persisting onward. Syncopated hi-hats contribute to the momentum, along with laser-like stabs. Together, they maintain the high energy that the risers created in the build, leading to gratifying drops that inject fuel straight into the main line. At full throttle, the song turns supersonic, conveying force without muddying the mix. Where many producers might add a bunch of unnecessary instruments, Florian has kept to the essentials. That isn’t to say the song is sparse. Rather, it is balanced and colourful with an extra dose of get-up-and-go.

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PLEEG plays with stereo space in new song ‘Still Friends’

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PLEEG, Kaskade, Justin Caruso, Felix Cartal
PLEEG, Kaskade, Justin Caruso, Felix Cartal

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Reminiscent of the innovative peak during which Flume’s sound design reigned supreme, Producer PLEEG has released ‘Still Friends’, an intricately-crafted record that will turn heads. With a production style as distinctive as PLEEG’s, it is easy to take note of his work, which is precisely what has happened: the Parisian creative has had his name printed, so to speak, in a number of industry publications such as This Song Is Sick and EDM Identity, and it is no wonder…

Stream / Download: PLEEG – ‘Still Friends’

‘Still Friends’ is a vast and expansive record. PLEEG has managed to mix the record using precise panning and stereo widening to evoke a sense of spaciousness and depth. This, however, changes as the song evolves. A blend of pulsating vocal cuts, layered synths, and sharp bass takes centre stage, appearing in the near-field audio range to juxtapose the wide builds, switching from stereo to mono in a heartbeat (read more about PLEEG, in collaboration with producer Eyezic, here).

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