Our monthly feature where we salute the best Soundcloud has to offer!
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First up is one from the Four Tet archives. To celebrate the reissue of Rounds, Kieran Hebden has shared the original version of Unspoken. Apparently this version of the track is over 12 years old and the first written for the album. The piano sample is far more prominent in this version, giving the track a more sombre tone. It’s also available for free download so grab it while you can!
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Track two is from Parisian beatsmith Andrea. Your Morning features on his Cruising EP (available for just €1). It’s gentle, lilting and delicate. It basically sounds like this.
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Even the simple mention of a Jacques Greene and How To Dress Well collaboration had me excited. On Your Side takes the best of both artists, falsetto vocals and driving beats, and what we’re left with is potent mix.
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This is not the first time we’ve mentioned Maribou State, about this time last year they featured on our Graduation mixtape. They’ve been busy in the past year, with more expected soon. Tongues is their latest offering. Shuffling house beats, Holly Walker’s delicious vocals and waves of sub-bass make this a great track.
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We can also expect to hear more from Lone soon, with a new 12″ on the way. Airglow Fires demonstrates everything the Manchester based producer does best. It’s playful, energetic and downright euphoric. The new single is available on the 9th of July from R&S.
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Black Atlass is another artist we’ve heard from before, featuring him on our Abstractions mixtape. Black Atlass originally released his EP for free (you can still grab it here), but it’s no surprise that it’s been picked up and re-released. Paris features a shimmering piano intro, shuddering synths and falsetto vocals. Grab the EP for free while you still can.
That’s your lot for June. Spend some time investigating the links in here, all the artists featured are supremely talented and their back catalogues really do deserve your time and attention. Until next month!