Rhythmic Clash: Mega Cat's 'Rat Fight' - A Visual Battle of Beats
Embarking on a genre-defying journey, mega cat (a project from members of Smokey Brights) unleashes "Rat Fight," a track that encapsulates the band's punk ethos through an instrumental lens. This debut from their self-titled album is a wild, ritualistic dance in odd time, blending elements of hip hop, Afrobeat, and avant-garde jazz with the raw energy unique to the Pacific Northwest's music scene.
The accompanying music video for "Rat Fight" captures the track's chaotic essence, visualizing the epic battle the music conjures. Directed by Cheryl Eddis, it's a testament to the group's creative vision, where sound and sight merge to tell a story of conflict and triumph.
With their debut album, mega cat invites listeners to experience the multifaceted nature of their music, promising an adventure through sound that defies easy categorization but guarantees an unforgettable journey.
Emotive Horizons: S O U L S x Robert Owens' Cinematic Journey Through Storms
David Gledhill's S O U L S project takes a soul-stirring turn with "Through The Storm," featuring the iconic vocals of Chicago house legend Robert Owens. Born from the Balearic influences of a family holiday in Ibiza, the track pairs melancholic strings with an upbeat groove to craft a soundscape that's both uplifting and introspective. Owens' vocals, rich with emotional depth, elevate the track, embedding it with a sense of perseverance and hope.
"Through The Storm" is a highlight from the upcoming "Electronic States" album, showcasing Gledhill's talent for melding hypnotic grooves with meticulous sound design. The collaboration with Owens not only honors the vocal heritage of house music but also marks a significant moment in contemporary electronic music, bridging the past and the future.
Eclipsing Boundaries: EA's 'RA' - A Visual Ode to the Sun"
Eddie Allamand, under his new alias EA, presents "RA," a track that beckons the spirit with its shamanic echoes and electronic depth. "RA" emerges as a solar hymn, a danceable meditation that blends modulated electronics with earthy percussions to evoke the vastness of a desert under an unforgiving sun. This first full-length track from EA offers a powerful mixture of sound, inviting introspection and joyous movement in equal measure. Despite the absence of traditional melodies, the modulation of leads creates a harmonic landscape that's both singable and haunting.
With a career spanning over a decade, Eddie Allamand's journey from piano compositions to electronic experimentation reflects a continuous evolution towards blending genres. "RA" stands as a pinnacle of this journey, offering a gateway into a world where electronic and world music not only coexist but thrive together.