Lucien Francis - Utopie (Producer Dojo)

Mastering Engineer - Saif Bari

The Lo-Fi Utopie EP is a beautiful story about a soul who is searching to remember herself. She goes on a journey to rediscover what she has long forgotten. Each song represents an experience that makes her glow and learn how to love more. It is a memory of the feelings and human connections that resonate so strongly, that she is able to finally find her heart, without really knowing what comes next.

Lucien Francis is a Bay Area based music producer. Powered by the Lucien Francis virtual band, the music infuses elements from lo-fi, jazz, 80s, and synth pop. Playing music since he was 10, Lucien discovered that the key to connecting with yourself is through songs that evoke emotions. He started producing and DJing as a teenager but life forced a 15 year long break from music. Finally, he re-engaged with his dream in 2013 when he decided to play jazz in New York City. This led to a breakthrough to become an electronic producer, opening up new ways to share his message with the world. He joined the Producer Dojo in 2020 and after one year in the Dojo he is releasing his debut EP Utopie.

Source: https://producerdojo.bandcamp.com/album/ut...

Paige Julia - Dreams EP (Unchained Recordings)

Mastering Engineer - Saif Bari

Whilst a well-known force in underground bass in New Zealand for some time, Paige Julia is now being embraced by the global music community as one of the very profound artists emanating from the south pacific island’s thriving Drum and Bass scene. Primarily working in the dark corners of jungle, techno, left-field and hip-hop, she delves into the magnetic fringes of bass and breakbeats in a way that is truly special.

Her Dreams EP on Unchained is a homage to Bass music’s time-honoured artform of intelligent analogue synthesis, where every visceral note oozes dark funk swagger and a level of musical mood that is almost sentient. Whilst her sub-bass aesthetics is a unifying thread, precise drum editing and minimal synth melodics centred around a modern jungle ethos make this release into what we believe is a masterpiece with no expiry date.

Whilst some tracks such as Live and Direct or Digit, lend themselves to the club banger moniker, the EP is a wholly satisfying combination of art, ambience and energy that makes this one is for the hardcore junglist, tastemaker and punter alike.

Source: https://unchainedrecordings.bandcamp.com/a...

Red Giant Project - Outside The Lines (Muti Music)

Mastering Engineer - Saif Bari

Since our release of Red Giant Project’s debut album last year, we saw them featured on numerous Blogs, Podcasts, Radio shows and interviews. Outlets such as Upcoming 100, Hip Hop Weekly and even The Source Magazine featured their music with feedback that makes us glow with appreciation.

“A red giant is a star glowing at its brightest, and that name evokes the skill of the musicians in the group as well as the beauty of the music.”
The Source

“Red Giant Project Brings Love And a New Perspective With Their New Self Titled Album” - Hip Hop Weekly

We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive response to this beautiful music and are overjoyed to be releasing some of their newest music, starting with Outside The Lines. This tune takes the listener on a journey through sexy, psychedelic bass drenched in soulful vocals and effortlessly transforms into a 4 on the floor dance banger.

Red Giant Project could be called RnB and Blues pumped up on Bass music. Or just as easily labeled Americana, Neo-Soul Trap, or even Lofi-Downtempo. Ambient poetry, strong hooks and vocal synths dance through gritty, analog sound. Beauty is the intention.

Red Giant Project is a true collection of different abilities, working with collaborators and other influences, maximized within a vastly detailed sound design. Core composers and members of Red Giant Project are Matt Madonna who has previous success with his retired EDM project Love & Light, Matthew Burke, who is also known for his work as Vokab Kompany and singer songwriter Shane Hall.

Source: https://redgiantproject.bandcamp.com/album...