Spectrolite

This is one of those songs that feels like you're in a dream sequence that you never want to end. I love it. Seriously I've listened to it on single repeat more times than I care to admit. The sounds blend together in this kaleidoscopic manner that makes everything super hazy but vibrant at the same time and I just can't turn away. The vocals are superb as well and mix so nicely. All I was able to find out about Bayonne is that it's a guy named Roger Sellers from Austin, Texas and this is the only song that I've found by him so far. Anyways, I hope he continues making tracks like this because I clearly can't get enough.

Bayonne - Spectrolite

Tip Pit

So I first heard this song as I was dozing off on the train (daily routine, etc.) and it was just perfect for that soothing vibe I was seeking. The vocals reminded me a bit of Passion Pit but I love the contrasting slow and dreamy instrumentals! I really love the line "'Cuz what I really want and what I really need is something that'll make me feel good" because uh, yeah, same. Super chill, good vibes ahead.

World Champion - Tip Pit

On Trees and Birds and Fire (Sam Feldt & Bloombox Remix)

This song pretty much incorporates every musical element I love into one track. Glockenspiel? Check. Banjo? Got it. Sassy brass? Affirmative. Solid vocals? Yup. And most important, a good beat? Absolutely. Also, I just checked-- I most definitely have had the original of this track for a few years in my library, probably acquired during my most indie of times. Anyways, Sam Feldt and Bloombox bring it back to life, elevating it into that tropical house genre I enjoy so much in an awesome approach to create a well done remix. P.S. How perfect is the autumn inspired album artwork? You know you love it when trees' leaves ditch their chlorophyll..

I Am Oak - On Trees and Birds and Fire (Sam Feldt & Bloombox Remix)

Angry Hill (D.O.C.S. Remix)

Okay so both of these are two artists whom I don't know. George Ezra is an English dude who is apparently pretty big (not sure why I've never heard of him, but whatever) and his deep voice sure is surprising, nonetheless, seriously impressive considering his skinny white boy physique. Here is the original of "Angry Hill" if you want to compare. D.O.C.S. (an acronym of both of their initials) is a pair of German dudes who just seem like they love music and want to have fun with it. I dig that. They bring some nice simple, understated beats to this track and give it a more upbeat feel. Check it out:

George Ezra - Angry Hill (D.O.C.S. Remix)

Play It Right

I've been meaning to post this for a few days now, because I knew I couldn't just let this track pass me by. I love hearing something new from Sylvan Esso, who brought us the equally as soothing "Coffee." The layering of the vocals really hits the spot in this latest track and the instrumentals add a touch of previously unheard of greatness and wonder. Honestly, Sylvan Esso brings some fresh spunk to the table and I love the direction in which they're headed.

Sylvan Esso - Play It Right

Let Go

Oh yes. I am loving hearing all of these singles from Little Dragon's upcoming album Nabuma Rubberband. The slow beat of "Let Go" perfectly capitalizes the sexy and soulful vocals. I love how the whole track seems to unravel upon itself. Listening to this would be the perfect way to unwind and let go (hehe) after a long day like today.

Little Dragon - Let Go

Pools

Glass Animals is back with another soothingly amazing track. The smooth jungle like vibe of "Pools" snakes around you with the warmth and comfort of your favorite blanket. The whispery vocals are once again dead on, delivering playful lyrics of disappointment: "I smile because I won't do/ I smile because you won't do." I love everything about this and I'll be honest, this song has been on repeat for the past 24 hours.

Glass Animals - Pools

The Journey

Wow, so okay the very talented Tom Misch is only 18 and is a composer, songwriter, guitarist, violinist, and singer. He has recently come out with an EP that was entirely produced in his bedroom. Seriously cool. I'm not even going to bother asking what you were doing at 18 because I wouldn't really like to give the honest answer to that either. Anyways, when asked about the EP (check out the whole thing here), Tom reported back, "Basically this EP is me attempting to making instrumentals that will affect people's moods in a positive way but also make people think, all produced and recorded by myself in my bedroom. I've used a combination of obscure jazz samples, but mostly live instrumentation that I've recorded, so I recorded guitar, violin, bit of vocals and sound effects, etc." He seems like a pretty cool dude and his music speaks for itself with more chill vibes than I can even handle.

Tom Misch - The Journey

Ukiyo

Oh shit. The latest from Hermitude is in and I'm in love. It sounds like a faraway dream of a distant utopia planet, with their signature scrambled vocals and some martian-like sounding synth, but they still bring the heat with the smooth bass. I don't know if I really need to say anything else but they're on point as always here. Definitely going to be listening to this one on repeat for awhile. So just soak it all up and enjoy!

Hermitude - Ukiyo

Darling Are You Gonna Leave Me Remixed

First of all, London Grammar is one of the most legit groups I've listened to in awhile. Though their sound is somber, it's extremely poetic in a way that doesn't lose touch with the music. This remix oozes the most relaxing of vibes, as LCAW completely charms  the pants off of London Grammar's hypnotically enchanting "Darling Are You Gonna Leave Me." I love the added percussion and beats because the song becomes more uptempo than the original. It stays pretty evenly peaceful throughout, but still makes you want to jam a tiny bit in the best way possible.

London Grammar - Darling Are You Gonna Leave Me (LCAW Remix)

Heartache Fetish

I've had this one saved as a draft for almost a week now, but it's so damn good I couldn't forget about it. I love how everything in this song seems to go from inside out. The vocals are so full of soul but stay away from being overwhelming, making this track perfect for unwinding from a long day.

Young & Sick - Heartache Fetish

All I Really Need + Remix

Honestly I couldn't decide which I liked better of this song--the remix or the original--so here's both. The original is much slower and more unwinding, while the remix picks up the pace and transforms the vocals with additional boss-sauce bass. Either way, the lyrics are brilliant and I always love that whispery tone in a song with such a blend of electronic backbeat and bass. I found both to be equally enjoyable and hope you do too!

Vindata - All I Really Need (Feat. Kenzie May)

Vindata - All I Really Need (Regulated Edition)

Uncle Joey

I'm always a sucker for a good track without vocals and this one allows you to unwind as it builds super slowly and releases in the same manner. Sounding like a simpler version of a Ratatat track, DJ Tanner spins off his own name in "Uncle Joey" (re: Full House... cut it out). Strangely enough, I'm also a fan of the rain sound effects (the most relaxing of any sound machine sound) that start the song and come in and out throughout the rest.

DJ Tanner - Uncle Joey

Slowments

Exactly as the title suggests, "Slowments" is a layered compilation of slowed down magic. The touches of 80s synth sounds are perfect for contributing to the overall dreamlike sound of this track and at even at seven minutes long, I can't stop listening to it! Perfect way to start off a soothing Sunday.

Touch Sensitive - Slowments

This Time

After discovering Prinze George just last week and finding myself entirely enchanted by their song "Victor," I had to share their latest: "This Time." The tempo of this song has picked up a bit but, once again, the electronics in the background really do it for me as they softly contrast the silky, almost jazzy vocals. They do an excellent job of building up the beat to the chorus and just letting it go after the fact. This song leaves me wanting more Prinze George!

Prinze George - This Time

Habits Of My Heart

Jayme's young beautifully samples Sufjan Steven's "Concerning the UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois" in his latest track "Habits of My Heart." The sampling is wonderfully executed: the piano elevates the song to a higher level of dreaminess and keeps it grounded as a sort of proclamation to having no resistance to love. However, the added backbeat and electric guitar give this song more R & B vibes to defer the acoustics without actually crossing over genres, formulating an awesome blend of contrasts.

Jaymes Young - Habits Of My Heart (Sufjan Stevens Remake)

P.S. If you're curious about the sample like I was, here it is by the always dream-tastic Sujan Stevens.

Sufjan Stevens - Concerning the UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois

Sea Of Voices Remixed

In their signature glazed-over, muted pop style, RAC gives Porter Robinson's "Sea Of Voices" a facelift. The dreamy, yet upbeat, instrumentals extend throughout the track in quite a hopeful, winding and wandering path that leads to an overall out of this world mix.

Porter Robinson - Sea Of Voices (RAC Mix)

Simple Song

In a quick two minutes and twenty seven seconds, Prelow really is keeping one of their first released songs quite simple. The heavy bass of the song provides a nice contrast against the high pitched vocals in creating the perfect melange of basic stylistic elements. This is a song that makes me feel like it's okay to sit in bed / do nothing all day... because it is.

Prelow - Simple Song

Paint Me Like A French Girl Remixed

I'm not sure what the phrase "paint me like a French girl" really entails... BUT these soft lyrics make for one sexy remix. The slowed down guitar and the repetition of the words are pretty hypnotic and the bits of electronica make the song a wonderful ensemble of a myriad of elements.

Breakdlaw feat. the Glitchfox - Paint Me Like A French Girl (Max Manie & Scheinizzl Remix)

Wildfire Covered

If you're in need of a soothing Sunday, much like I am, this song is absolutely perfect. The original Wildfire is amazing, but Jeni slows it down even more and gives it a very relaxing vibe with her soft voice that gets lost in the original.

Jeni - Wildfire (SBTRKT Ft. Drake & Little Dragon Cover)