‘Flow Steady’ is an infectious warm weather house anthem that is assured to please longtime fans and first-time listeners alike. Built around a hypnotic hip-hop vocal loop, jives mixes in vintage house vocals, majestic textures, and uplifting melodics. The soundscape sweeps you away to an exotic beachside locale and slaps a smile on your face. You can practically feel the melodies warming your skin as jives invites you to effortlessly move your feet to the beat. The drops are dripping with wubby basslines and playful percussion, punching things up without ever losing the groove.  Summer is fleeting but ‘Flow Steady’s warm embrace is limitless, just hit repeat.

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Over some time now, jives’ passion for the arts has taken him down an adventure of pure achievements. Separating himself from the rest with his soulful taste in arrangements, grooves, and sound design. Creating music that will last throughout the ages. A pure safe haven you’ll always find comfort and joy in. And with this newest piece, he’s continuing to gracefully demonstrate his highly refined abilities while evolving to the highest degree.

‘Verisimilitude’ is a gorgeous and intoxicating track from beginning to end. From a highly addictive rhythmic structure to melodies to lift your spirits up to brand new heights, you’ll find yourself hitting the replay button over and over again. The sole definition of a comforting track wherever you go. The way everything flows together in an organic fashion is truly mesmerizing. Taking you by the hand and guiding you down a rabbit hole of possibilities and endless positivity. Integrating feelings you’ll never want to forget. Not to mention the clever sample choice he sprinkles throughout the adventure. Creating a bigger and more memorable impact in the long run. Making this some of his best work to date. We’re definitely hyped to hear what the artist has to deliver in the bright future. But for now, make sure to go show your support by streaming ‘Verisimilitude’ everywhere via more creativity records!

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As for jives, his sophisticated abilities through frequencies has shaped his brand into a friendly and familiar aura. Paving a wonderful road with groovy rhythms, well crafted melodies and overall colorful memories to share forever. Gravitating a beautiful audience to his wonderful world of pure imagination. And now, it’s our dearest pleasure to help premiere their first ever collaboration, ‘LNGS’ via more creativity! So if you’ve been following these legends for a while, you will not be disappointed in the slightest. Only gaining feelings of inspiration and self love.

It was such a fun process, I had a demo that I was stuck on for ages and sent it over to Jives who essentially remixed my demo and elevated it to such a crazy level. Getting sent the stems back I was shocked at how much had changed but how much of the original meat of the track was still there. – michael mason

Well MM and I bounced a few beats and ideas in each other’s directions and just so happened that he was working with this incredible sharp beat with these chill chords and it really resonated with me haha. I changed a few things but ultimately decided I wanted to add a more upbeat section in the second half to complement the beat that MM had made. From there we did some fine-tuning and MM mastered it like a boss my lawd. – jives.

‘LNGS’ is a dream-based environment mixed with organic sounds and grooves. You can clearly hear the perfect blend of both styles intertwining to the highest degree. Their expertise within production matches in a crisp and delicate way. Complimenting each other while taking their audience on a never before experienced ride. From a soothing introduction, to the powerful sound design taking flight, this is truly some of their best work yet. With the first chorus being so relaxed and atmospheric, you won’t be ready for what’s to come throughout!

And just when you think it wouldn’t get any better, they smack us with a house-based arrangement towards the end which completely takes it to a whole new level! Spreading a fluorescent wave of storytelling through the production itself. Commencing with the perfect amount of detail and structure. Yes, this one will no doubt be on repeat for years to come. So make sure to go support this dynamic team by streaming ‘LNGS’ everywhere via more creativity!

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Known for his dreamy melodies and crispy unique rhythms, jives has been working non-stop to always try and bring something new to his audience. His rich and flexible workflow within electronic music always shoots him towards the stars and beyond. Constantly creating gorgeous textures, atmospheres, and more. And with this new single, he’s aiming even higher for not only himself but his fans as well. Spreading as much love as possible to a non-perfect world.

‘In As Many Words’ is a spiritual guide towards a brighter tomorrow. Taking the hands of the audience and showing them a positive and priceless future. Inspiring many to keep fighting for an even greater outcome. From groovy percussion, angelic melody structures, and more, this contains everything you’ve ever loved about this legend and a whole lot more in store. Nothing in this piece feels rushed or overwhelming, just a whole trip of gorgeous tones and emotions nurturing you back to health. Perfect for those drives by the beach. This is an instant summer smash from its soul held within. We’re very excited to hear what jives creates next! For now, make sure to go support this musician by streaming and copping the free download of ‘In As Many Words.’

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A single which speaks for itself thanks to its eclectic atmosphere and golden groove. Taking over your body with its natural beauty and technical qualities. The artist continues to impress his listeners, colleagues and overall space of music lovers. And being a regular at more creativity records has created a beautiful partnership to bring his true vision into the spotlight.

‘Curious Obsession’ transports the listener into a soft baby blue ocean. Filled with colorful sea life and embellished with tiny sparkles to cover the water itself. Making you feel like you’re floating along a sea of riches. Creating a feeling of relaxation and meditation. A gorgeous new step within his process of creativity. Showing listeners his extended and highly flexible skills within the frequency spectrum. Every second is filled with passion and raw talent. Giving off a new side to the artists style while still holding those special qualities we’ve come to know and adore about his process. From soft gentle melodies, to groovy-sounding drums, this is an instant summertime anthem. Bringing nothing but incredible vibes to the industry. We’re excited to hear where he goes on from here. So make sure to show your utmost support by streaming ‘Curious Obsession’ everywhere!

We also asked the legend some questions regarding the vision of the track and future plans for his art!

What was the inspiration behind the vision of this creation?

This track was another one that I worked on last year when we were deepest in the Covid lockdown. I think that sort of inspired the mood of it leaning towards something a bit more dark and moody, as I wanted to get out of the house haha.

Where do you see your project going after this single?

I want to keep writing and getting better trying new things. But in the meantime there’s a few more songs coming out over the next few months and I’m also putting together an EP that should hopefully be coming out early next year :)

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‘For All You Know’ is an instant groove classic. It captures the pure soul and life emanating from a well-designed piece. Spreading nothing but chill and cheerful energy to anyone who listens. Making listeners want to dance and never look back. Focusing on the now and basking in all its glory. When it comes to gripping your attention to the highest and making you smile and feel at one, jives’ art does it with style. From a classic vocal sample to get things going, to some whimsical sound design creating an intoxicating melody, you’ll have this track on repeat from dusk till dawn. Due to its sheer ability to take over your body and making you feel something you won’t want to forget. The track is unforgettable and will live on for years to come. So make sure to go support this legend by streaming ‘For All You Know’ on SoundCloud and Audius!

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Immediately flooding your existence with only the happiest, perkiest neurotransmitters, ‘Circadian Rhythm’ sets the same pace as a lazy Sunday morning. The birds are singing, the light is shining, and “hurry” is a state for another time. The opening kicks lull you into a sense of energetic calm, not enough to put you to sleep, but definitely the right amount to keep your head knocking ever-so-lightly. Luscious melodies and cheeky spacing keep your body moving with a youthful grin plastered firmly on your face. Chopped, faded vocal samples add heaps of aesthetic appeal and turn this track into a full-blown story told through frequency, peace lingering at the forefront of every listener’s existence after. Bringing about nothing but a pleasant glowing aura of satisfaction and joy, Jives has surely outdone himself with his first release of 2021. ‘Circadian Rhythym’ concretely continues his nonstop escapade of relaxing beats, and we have no doubt that he won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Check out ‘Circadian Rhythm’ for yourself below!

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I see you’re from Melbourne! Can you tell us a little about your musical upbringing, and if the musical landscape there played any part in helping you develop your current sound and style?

Melbourne is obviously great for live music so it’s been going out and seeing lot of local and international acts and DJs. But to be honest, a lot of my inspiration has always come from the online international scene. I used to spend a lot of time listening to, and I guess trying to replicate, the styles of independent artists in the future house, low-fi and instrumental hip-hop genres on SoundCloud.

You were one of the first artists to release on More Creativity Records way back in 2015 on their debut compilation. What about the organization and its members has kept you invested this long?

Oh, was I one of the first? Dope! So much love for MCR. They’re super progressive in their promotion, which is shown by the massive variety of genres they support and work with. Zack, who has become a great mentor and a friend, works insanely hard for the label and clearly has a great love for electronic music as a whole.

You got a major shoutout from Holly in his Diplo & Friends mix recently! How validating and exhilarating did that feel?

That was so rad! Unbelievable to think that experienced artists such as Holly have gotten around the music. So sweet to have that kind of exposure at that level, and yes very validating!

You have a strikingly distinct style and overall relaxing nature to your tracks. Can you tell us a little about where it stems from and what you aim to promote through your music?

Well, thank you! J. I suppose my biggest influences over the years have been Herzeloyde, Kaytranada, Lxury and Flamingosis among others. I also listen to a lot of classical music on the radio (lol), and really love messing around with orchestral samples because of this which has probably pushed me in a certain direction. I don’t really aim to promote anything in particular. I suppose If I’m feeling a particular emotion from a sound, I try to explore further it and hope it comes across to others listening.

music is an incredible way to escape the moment and get lost in something.

Why is music special to you? What does it represent from your perspective?

For me, music is an incredible way to escape the moment and get lost in something. When I find something I like, which is mostly by accident through experimenting with things, I feel a sense of absorption which I don’t get with anything else. I also feel that music, and making music, represents a part of me that I get to work on individually and hopefully see myself get better at over time, which can be a very satisfying!

What were your goals for 2020, and did you reach them? And what’re some of your goals for the rest of 2021?

Throughout lockdown I decided I wanted to make a collection of songs that I felt could be good enough for release. I’m very lucky to have MCR who seemed to like the demos I sent which made me want to work more on developing them over the year. This year I’d love to work more on my mixing and developing more of a live show.

I often felt I should be doing more musically but found that pushing myself too hard turns it into a chore and takes all the fun out of it!

What were some of your biggest takeaways from the past 12 months?

One of my biggest takeaways from the last year is learning the importance of not putting too much pressure on myself to be creative in general. The lockdown did free up a lot of hobby time and I often felt I should be doing more musically but found that pushing myself too hard turns it into a chore and takes all the fun out of it!

With a veritable arsenal of unreleased music at your disposal, when can fans expect to see some of these gems released into the wild?

They should be coming out intermittently over the next few months through MCR! I’m very excited to have them out in the world.

How can fans best support you during these exceptionally difficult times for artists globally?

If people feel as though they’d like to give extra support, I do have Bandcamp page with the Monstera EP on it currently. I’ll be releasing all the new songs on it over the coming months.

You’ve blessed us with an entirely original mix today! Can you walk us through what went into putting it together, and what you wanted to convey to our listeners?

Again, big shout out to MCR who helped me heaps with the mix! To be honest, it was a bit tricky for us to fit the songs together as the tracks range in tempo quite a bit. I ended up making more mixable versions for a lot of the songs to help us out. The meditation guide at the beginning and halfway through hopefully conveys some sort of relaxed feel for the mix. Hope you enjoy!

Tracklist:
1. jives – Intro
2. jives – ID
3. jives – ID
4. jives – ID
5. jives – Canada
6. jives – ID
7. jives – ID
8. jives – ID
9. jives – Monstera
10. jives – ID
11. jives – ID
12. jives – ID

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Just as warm and friendly as the people that inhabit the country in its namesake, ‘Canada’ has the same effect as a warm cup of coffee on a rainy Sunday morning. Bursting forth with positive energy that’s infectious to all around, this piece will imbue you with direction and the power to get there, all with a confident smile gracing your face. The vocals add a concrete connection to the piece, but the way they drift off leaves the listener with little choice but to get on the move themselves. Hope is splattered like a living, breathing tattoo across this work, something that the world is in dire need of at this very moment. Jives has once again proven that he’s a master at crafting holistic sounds for the masses to take comfort in, and the world thanks him for this audible present. Check out ‘Canada’ for yourself below, and grab the free download here!

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