Flume Continues To Ride Wave Of Momentum With ‘Rushing Back’

Steph Contant — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 01:26:39 +0000

Whether it’s for his unparalleled outpour of new music or recent questionable shenanigans, there is no denying that the spotlight has been shining on Flume all throughout 2019. From his exploration into the limitless realms of experimental electronic music in Hi This Is Flume to demonstrating his production prowess alongside talented vocalists in ‘Let You Know‘ and the Quits EP, the Australian record-maker has gone above and beyond all expectations.

Today, Flume returns with yet another single titled ‘Rushing Back’ featuring Vera Blue. First teased in a live performance at Lollapalooza back in August, the anticipation for the release of this track has grown exponentially over the last few weeks. With an incredible artwork featuring the number “3,” some are even speculating that this is the third single from a potential album coming later this year. All speculation aside, what we know with certainty is that ‘Rushing Back’ is Flume at his finest.

Combining the experimental sounds of Hi This Is Flume with his flawless ability to work around powerful lead vocals, ‘Rushing Back’ is bound to please a wide spectrum of music lovers. The inundation of emotion throughout the track comes from both the heartfelt, moving vocal sections and the pristine melodic elements. Flowing seamlessly between these two distinct sections, Flume and Vera Blue have created a radio-friendly hit that is too catchy for electronic music fans to dislike.

Familiar yet experimental, ‘Rushing Back’ may be Flume’s best track of 2019. Do you agree?

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Pnau Takes You On A Mind-Travelling Journey Via ‘Changa’

FUXWITHIT — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 06:12:07 +0000

Australian band Pnau have released their fifth album, and it’s an eclectic journey of an LP! Five years in the making, Changa boasts an uplifting dancefloor aura to it, with band member Nick Littlemore (1/2 of Empire of the Sun) describing it as “our last hurrah to the dance floor”.

This disco-centric yet genre-blending album has a ton of surprises around each corner, which’ll leave you feeling raved up after the full experience. Each song has its own way of showcasing a taste of what pop music can be, whether it’s felt as a more homely vibe, or something that’s dance- and synth-focused, like many of the tracks played out in today’s modern club scene.

Within the first few songs, you’ll hear the captivating voice of NY-based Kira Divine, who adds an extra burst of sunshine to each piece that she’s featured in. This especially rings true for the triple-Platinum certified hit of the summer, ‘Chameleon’; her South American-influenced vocals can turn any gloomy day into a wonderful period of bright times, especially with the playful gleam in her voice. The music video (below) does a stellar job of shining light on the colourful nature of the song as well.

The album then brings forth an indie-electro flair about midway through. ‘In My Head’ sports the classic “dancing-by-yourself-in-your-room” vibe – carefree and uplifting, as it leaves you surrounded by nothing but your own thoughts and headspace. Maintaining an elevated level, the following track ‘Into The Sky’ drifts through with a hint of a distorted grungy feel, with Nick singing to the heavens on the chorus.

Not too long after though, the dramatic piano tones of ‘Please Forgive Me’ feel like an immediate grounding back to reality, especially in the intro, yet they go so well with the pleas for forgiveness in the song’s chorus.

As the end of the album draws near, the trip starts taking a much more intergalactic turn. Generally, it’s this segment of tracks that also stands out more as dancefloor-ready, bringing a higher sense of energy and rhythm with them that compels one to get up and move. Starting off this cosmic journey with the already-released single ‘Young Melody’, Sydney’s own Vera Blue makes you feel like you can take on anything in your path, thanks to her empowering lyrics heard throughout. Tied in with the song’s grandiose, mystical vibe embedded into the overall production, you can’t help but feel like you’re taking off to another realm as you sing along to its repetitively catchy lyrics.

Imagine the tale in ‘La Grenouille’ being narrated by a robotic frog – which shouldn’t be too hard, thanks to the warped lyrics made to sound extremely croaky – as she embarks on her spiritual expedition through a forest, a desert, and finally, the ocean. The album closes off with a trip back in time, with the 2014 anthem ‘Changes’, brought to life by Faul & Wad – which in itself serves as a remake to Pnau’s original 2007 tune, ‘Baby‘.

Dive into Changa, and let Pnau take you to places and soundscapes you didn’t think were conceivable; also check out the lively music video to ‘Chameleon’, and further immerse yourself in the beautiful cacophony of life, touched upon by the album’s overall magic.

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Flume Continues To Ride Wave Of Momentum With ‘Rushing Back’

Pnau Takes You On A Mind-Travelling Journey Via ‘Changa’