Michael Bublé – Feeling Good (SMLE Remix)
A new one for the late-night-drive playlist. Swelling strings, a riffing rhodes piano, and deep blue vocals retain the theatrics and jazzy, curled-upper-lip attitude of the original … but god damn is that synth smooth. What makes the song for me are those pockets of silent tension, swiped away as quick as they came with huge filtered chords. A really clever take on a classic standard, and for being newcomer SMLE’s second-ever release, I’ve got to hand it to them. Looking forward to more.
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Autograf – Future Summer
Chicago trio Autograf has been around for less than a year, but in that time they’ve been jumping up charts and crafting a veteran sound–smooth, intricate, and textured. Making a name for themselves in future house, a small but growing niche corner of the dance world, every remix they’ve released so far is unique enough to be mistaken for an original. When the sun came out they started their Future Summer series, where one new track is pressed every month, on top of a few beach-ready mixtapes.
The Knocks – Classic (feat. Powers)
The Knocks just released this instant summer classic today. The boys B-Roc and JPatt have proven time and again that they have some serious chops when it comes to capturing a feeling, but this nu-disco-inspired track is something different. Soaked in sun, shining with glossy guitars, and driven forward by a smart, fresh bassline, I’d even venture to say that this is their best yet.
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