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Victoria, Canada’s Pastel Blank has come through with a fresh single, titled “Shareholder”. Formed in 2019, the versatile project, which often blends art-rock and funk, is headed by singer/ songwriter Angus Watt. Pulling influence from the jerky rhythms and genre-bending curiosity of Talking Heads as well as the interlocking guitar work of Canadian post-punk luminaries Women, the music of Pastel Blank coats experimentation in pop-minded song structure. It’s a potent, warm release that arrives just in time for summer, putting Watt’s songwriting on full display with infectious melodies and a laid-back charisma.

“Shareholder” contains vibrant, balmy guitar stabs that take on an organic tone, underscored by lively percussion that gives the song an engaging pace. With rich bass dropping in beneath to moor the track, Pastel Blank delivers silky yet confident vocals that contain a self-aware confidence. With energizing synths layering in beneath to give the song a captivating pace, Pastel Blank adds a chorus that entices the listener with its hypnotic melodies, capping off the track in style.

The latest from Victoria’s Pastel Blank, “Shareholder” makes for an exciting new track that blends art-rock and funk for a cohesive offering.

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Nate Curry has dropped off a new project, titled Tight Knit. Curry is a rising artist from Sacramento, California. Nate’s music is characterized by his dynamic vocal range and relatable lyrics, which touch on personal struggles and triumphs. His single “Temporary Fix” garnered significant attention, and he has since released several well-received singles and EPs. Nate’s music has been praised for its infectious energy, making him a favorite among fans of hip-hop, R&B and pop music. He has now dropped off a refreshing EP called Tight Knit, which presents a soulful, vibrant 8-song offering that demonstrates Curry’s versatility and sharp songwriting.

Tight Knit opens with the vivid, addictive “Paradise”, which incorporates warm synth lines atop buoyant percussion and grooving bass to create a colourful backdrop for Curry’s smooth vocal performance. The ethereal “Too Comfortable” makes for a project highlight with its intriguing blend of folk aesthetic with R&B and pop, with airy acoustic guitars and expansive backing vocals combining into an atmospheric soundscape. “Face the Fact” further showcases Curry’s versatility with a more hard-hitting, indie influenced track with punchy percussion and forward-thinking production choices. Closer “Lost In You” finishes the project on a high note with its colorful, ambient-tinged instrumentation and drifting, memorable vocal lines, while providing a sense of catharsis and release in tone.

After 3 years since his last album, Nate Curry reintroduces himself engagingly with his latest 8 song, 12 min 59 sec project titled “Tight Knit” that takes listeners on a sonic journey that marries a number of different genres and feelings. Give it a listen below.

Maryland alt-R&B artist Troy IV culminates his artistic development with his new project TROY.exe, an eclectic and fresh ten tracks following Troy’s pursuit, embrace, and separation of a romantic interest that catalyzes self-reflection of his internal and external conflicts and relationships. The largely self-written, produced, mixed, and mastered body of work serves as his most true representation as a flawed but maturing man and artist, a snapshot in time that shows polish and creases reflective of a 20-something unique in many rights but similar in more to those in his generation. The project presents a vibrant, cathartic offering from the artist that captivates with its refreshing blend of sounds, making it a standout release out of the DMV as we enter the summer months.

Leading single “good days” is Troy IV’s acknowledgement and appreciation of a healthy developing romantic relationship, using a smooth but grand instrumental as the bed for his sultry, passionate vocals to lay on, perfect for chill date night playlists. Sequenced soon after is “both ways”, a realization that a relationship, belief or habit must be sacrificed to make room for furthering his artistic and personal exploration. “real”, featuring Mettaworldzeke, gives a snapshot of Troy’s mindstate and values, delivered with much poignancy atop crunchy, vivid production, making for a highlight track. Closer “replay” is refreshing and hypnotic, with soulful, atmospheric production that mesmerizes beneath emotive vocals from Troy.

TROY.exe presents an eclectic, personal offering from Troy IV with enough personality and emotion to connect with listeners on a deeper level. Give it a listen below.

Glassface has dropped off a new video for his song “WHATEVER”. A multi-disciplinary artist, he has made a name for himself over the past 10 years in music production, music video directing, editing, VFX, and visual arts,. Glassface is now going full force with his solo music, and his goal is simple- to show people you can be many things at once, and to inspire others with his musical journey. His latest release, “WHATEVER”, presents an atmospheric, sharply-crafted offering that has been paired with an eclectic new visual. The music video for “WHATEVER” not only stars Glassface, but is also shot, directed, and edited by Glassface himself.

“WHATEVER” builds an ethereal soundscape through its watery, immersive keys, punchy, crisp percussion, and airy vocals. Glassface shines as a vocalist with his infectious melodies culminating in a memorable, colorful chorus. The accompanying visual brings the song’s vividness to full fruition with sharp, focused editing, and surreal shots that give the song added character.

Watch the new video for “WHATEVER” below and further familiarize yourself with versatile multi-disciplinary artist Glassface.

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Phoenix artist Tullis has dropped off a new single, titled “3 heartbreaks”. A precursor to his upcoming album releasing later in June, “3 heartbreaks” questions the audience in a direct way- asking whether they care about the artist beyond that which serves vanity, or if that feeling only goes one way. The pop tune uses unconventional production and hypnotic vocals to present an offering that is both dense and aloof. It’s a versatile, genre-bending single that draws from a variety of genres within pop and electronic as well as beyond, keeping the listener on their toes throughout.

“3 heartbreaks” contains bittersweet production centred around atmospheric, reverb-soaked vocal samples drifting atop a club-influenced, punchy drum line. As rich bass drops in to ground the beat, Tullis delivers vibrant, dynamic vocals that build throughout enticing verses into an ear-worm hook. The addictive “3 heartbreaks” makes for a hypnotic listen, blending airy aesthetics and smooth vocals with cathartic drum grooves for an intriguing contrast.

Listen to “3 heartbreaks” here ahead of the release of Tullis’ upcoming album, and further familiarize yourself with the diverse Phoenix artist.