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Another week, another installment of FUXWITHITFRIDAYS. While the world has basically come to a halt, the music keeps flowing. This week we’ve got new heaters from TroyBoi x Healthy Chill, KUREI x Lua, anti., Acrillics, JKuch, Cozway, Lenny x L*o*J, PARTY FAVOR, yojas, we rose, thook, Xavage, olswel, Gurf, Runnit x bd hbt and more. Listen below and be sure…

Jay Robinson leverages the velvety vocals of Idiris Elba on his latest single ‘Know Yourself.’ If there ever was voice for deep house it’s Idiris Elba’s but that’s not even the most thrilling part of ‘Know Yourself’. Robinson keeps things light and fresh with slinky synths, while folding rumbling, ambient bass lines, and energetic tension through each drop. Do not…

Soliciting inspiration from a multiplicity of genres, film scores, and soundtracks, Pacific Northwest-based JVCKFROST is quickly gaining notoriety for the detailed compositions he produces. Released as an entrance into the new year, the Trilogy EP represents JVCKFROST’s first major body of work, which first depicts the talented Oregon-native working synonymously with his variety of creative influences to craft moving, emotional…

Born to musical roots, West Virginia-native Lucas Imbrogno McKeown first sharpened his creative edge through music lessons and the early adoption of the guitar as a child. Guided by the inspiration of his father, McKeown was prompted to broaden the scope of his musical journey with more modern practices, which gave birth to the production alias Lucas the Flow. Although…

The first time I ever heard of Alchemist was the summer of 2012, when he produced Domo Genesis’ No Idols mixtape. I remember listening and noting how much more matured Domo sounded on top of the sample-heavy MPC vibes curated by the Alchemist. Throughout his career, the Alchemist has collaborated with both emerging artists and veterans, which takes us to…

Individuals of every background, culture, and identity are joined, moved, emotionally affected and attracted to the power of music. In its ornate ability to connect all areas of human existence, music is a steadfast component of our day to day endeavors. Simply put, music is sound and sound is vibration. Through trying times and unpredictable chaos, scientific research proves these…

California’s KUREI is one of the best under-the-radar talents out. First landing on our radar alongside Lua on ‘Late Night’ back in 2018, the gifted producer has continued to impress with a long line of releases including ‘Hood,’ ‘Zenith,’ ‘Like This’ and more. Keeping the heat coming is Falling, a three track EP on Below The Surface. The project further…

North Carolina native, XTALS, has been an absolute storm lately. During this lockdown, he’s played a set during Can’t Be Cancelled Festival which had names like Cozway, Capshun, and Dabow on the lineup, has gotten his tracks recognized by Boombox Cartel and Quix, and has been hard at work producing what may be some of his craziest tracks yet. Staying…

An heirloom from a variety of perspectives, Calgary-native and Westwood Recordings all-star DEFUNK predates the modern electronic music era with a funk-infused treatment of ‘Ramble On,’ featuring the vocal sample from one of Led Zeppelin’s most infamous hits. Blending two seemingly opposite sonic stylizations is no easy task, but DEFUNK navigates the rocky terrain with the ease and confidence that…

Midway through July of last summer, we were presented the opportunity to catch up with the wandering creative spirit of Oliver Brusca during the period briefly preceding his long-awaited Live Free LP, released under his musical guise VOLO. Brusca highlighted the freedom afforded by his nomadic lifestyle as a key catalyst to his creativity, paving the road for (self-captained) and…