AOSOON: A Lot of Something Out of Nothing
AOSOON is still unsigned as of this writing, but we’re willing to bet they are set to be the next big thing from London. Give it another year and there will be something out of nothing.
F*ck Buttons: Slow Focus
For all the slow-burn dread and terror of this album, Hung and Power successfully took their Olympics cred and made their most polished album to date – without necessitating any sacrifices to their artistry.
Asahi Malaysia Pres. JUICE Curates: ‘Pandu Uji Mix’ by ADMKSTR
ADMKSTR mixes the third Asahi Presents JUICE Curates with a playlist consisting of DJs and producers he looks up to and thinks you should too.
Earl Sweatshirt: Doris
While the rap game is still showing animosity towards their younger generation, Earl, Joey, and hell, even Chief Keef are signalling something; the eminent new golden age.
Jon Hopkins: Immunity
Hopkins fully embraced electronics and succeeded at injecting emotional vérité into dance without gimmicky novelties.
Asahi Malaysia Pres. JUICE Curates: ‘Staying True’ by Notion A
The second instalment of Asahi Presents JUICE Curates sees Notion A delivering a pure techno mix to us.
Ellery James Roberts: Wu Lyf is Dead, Long Live Ellery
Ellery James Roberts’ ‘Kerou’s Lament’ is equally part apocalyptic, part Zen.
+2dB’s ‘Get Lucky/Doin’ It Right’: Doing a Cover Right
Despite being a cover, this might just be +2dB’s best track thus far — mixed better, properly mastered, and pitch perfect execution.