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Get on board with the tech house transcendence in Darth Athena’s Freight Train

Posted on 26 August 2024

After amassing over 25k streams since its debut, the momentum behind Darth Athena’s ‘Freight Train’ is showing no signs of slowing down.

The techno hit, which arrived on the airwaves on July 5th  thundered into the dance music scene with a pulsating energy to deliver a beat-driven masterclass in production. As the synths strobe light into the intricately textured and ominous in all the right places track, the slamming beats blister with swathes of bass, attesting to the meticulousness of the Atlanta, Georgia-residing artist and producer’s style, which couldn’t be more magnetic.

The sequences of euphoric entranced energy pull you in so viscerally that you can almost feel them getting under your skin as you become a victim to the infectious anthem which exemplifies old-school tech house vibes which are seamlessly synthesised with innovative sound design, making a pivotal step in Darth Athena’s journey as a producer.

Stream Freight Train on all major platforms, including SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

rp.scheno – Nothing’s Changed: A Sonic Odyssey of Ethereal Electronica

Posted on 21 December 2023

Few artists manage to captivate and intrigue as effectively as rp.scheno. His latest single, Nothing’s Changed, is a testament to his unique ability to blend soulful electronica into a dreamy, almost otherworldly soundscape. Born in New York and now based in Atlanta, GA, rp.scheno’s international background in language and history seeps into his music, creating a tapestry of sounds that are as globally conscious as they are innovative.

Nothing’s Changed is a masterful blend of deep bass and horn stabs that filter through the track, creating a rich, immersive experience. The song is built around glitchy motifs that add a futuristic edge, yet it remains grounded in authenticity. This balance is a hallmark of rp.scheno’s style is particularly evident in his debut EP, heatseeker.net, where he explores a myriad of electronic genres with distinctive flair.

What sets this track apart is the intoxicating juxtaposition of its elements. The ethereal soft colours worked into the production provide a stark contrast to the impassioned confessionalism within the lyricism. It’s a bold move that pays off, offering listeners a multi-layered auditory experience.

rp.scheno’s approach to music production is refreshingly unique. Eschewing traditional instruments and percussive elements, he opts for self-designed or newly warped sounds. This innovative spirit is palpable in Nothing’s Changed, where every beat and synth line feels meticulously crafted and purposeful.

With his unique blend of Y2K sounds, hyperpop beats, and digital spaciness, rp.scheno is not just an artist to watch; he’s a musical innovator leading the charge into a new era of electronica.

Nothing’s Changed hit the airwaves on November 30; stream it on YouTube.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Chris Hart has launched his soulfully eviscerating indie-alt-rock hit, Are You There?

Posted on 25 March 2022

Riffy, grooving jangle-pop guitars prop up Chris Hart’s soul-infused indie vocals in his latest bitter-sweet alternative hit, Are You There? which navigates the lament left by the cognitive dissonance of people’s intent, actions and words never matching up.

Lyrically, it’s a no holds barred scathing evisceration of flaky objects of our desire. In every other aspect, Are You There? seeks to take the pain away through absorbingly virtuosic riffs, indie disco beats and energetically cathartic choruses with soulful RnB nuances.

More impressively, the Atlanta-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer pulled the radio-ready hit together with his own fair hands. It isn’t every day you encounter an artist with god-tier guitar skills and the ability to build a hooky earworm. His talent discernibly isn’t to be slept on. Get him on your radar.

Are You There? will officially release on March 25th; you can check it out for yourselves via Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast