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Tiga offers up a deep and euphoric release that pays tribute to the late great Zdar. On “Colours so Bright” Tiga proclaims how he shall “take the all darkness and turn into colours so bright” – a perfect mantra we should all abide by as we move out of 2020. “October Trance Song” taps into his deep trance roots and does not disappoint – one day we shall all feel this euphoria together again.

I’ve always had a feeling that everyone was a secret Deftones fan, they were an untapped well of inspiration and a band always ahead of the curve. It is a lovely surprise to see Chino tapped by Caroline and Toro for this remix. Somehow Caroline, Chaz and Chino have become the Postal Service of 2020 with this track.

Soulwax presents an ode to the dancefloors we all once inhabited. A love letter to the nights we forgot but long to remember once again. We will return one day and fill these empty dancefloors…

The LuckyMe family is back with their 2020 Advent Calendar. Jacques Greene kicks off the 12 day compilation with with this meditative and introspective intro tune “Thaw” – download it over at bandcamp now where proceeds of the track will go to The Extinction Rebellion Global Relief Fund.

“For this years Advent we asked the crew to consider the theme of “utopia”, and what it means to leave 2020 behind. Once the smoke settles, there will be new growth. What does that sound like?” – LuckyMe

The Pinoy Prince is back. Jeff Donna’s latest EP “Don With the Wind” proves that time truly does reap fruitful music. His laser focus return features hi lyrical acrobatics over slick productions that all hit extremely hard. Queens is back!

Redinho is back with a brand new album. Six years after his amazingly funky self-titled album – I still listen to “Stay Together” to this day. “Sunnyvale” is an ode to the 80s with elements of Art of Noise mixed with echoes of vaporwave and fun filter house production. It is a carefree and laidback funk. “Hellacious” is my favorite track which taps into a Mr. Oizo energy and spirit.

We live in a world where Soulwax Nite Versions is 15 years old. Wow. To celebrate Soulwax is releasing a commemorative vinyl which includes this 14 minute version of “NY Lipps” that they made for a Dries Van Noten runway show. The juxtaposition of the addition of Nancy Whang reciting an Oscar Wilde poem throughout the song is perfect.

Daniel Avery includes a new track on his single for “Into The Arms Of Stillness” entitled “Petrol Blue”. A simple and meditative track that will leave you swaying in the haze of the moment.

“‘Petrol Blue’ was written in a studio at the very edge of the country. The views across the water without a single sight on the horizon always create a certain atmosphere in my mind, some kind of unknowing warmth. Real life seems pretty distant in those moments. The track came about quickly, in the space of a few hours, and filled the room immediately. It’s named after my own little space down by the water that continues to be its own escape and a constant source of creativity. I owe my life to that metal box right now.” – Daniel Avery

Sébastien Tellier can often just be seen as a caricature of all things French but he proves with this “Simple Mind” release that he is a master songwriter and maestro of mood. He presents a striped down yet laser focused and yet still epic version of “L’amour et la violence”. It even contains a completely fuzzed out bass solo that somehow fits into this minimal arrangement. Also check out his latest live iteration of his band in this La Blogotheque produced concert for ARTE below.

GILA has always been one of the most consistent and focused producers of the last 5 years. His music hits hard on so many levels and has been distilled down into its purest form on “Energy Demonstration” – his debut LP that showcases his full potential. Allow yourself to be part of demonstration and support GILA.

“GILA’s music has been supported by Flying Lotus, Thom Yorke, Benji B, Jamz Supernova, Jacques Greene, and even Armie Hammer.”