Tourist - Patterns EP

Tourist has been slowly making a name for himself in today's saturated electronic music world. He has been able to craft a sound that is all his own, and his new Patterns EP shows off all of his producing talent.

In today's EDM genre spectrum, I would say Tourist falls into mostly into the downtempo category. His music is always relaxed and simple. Whether it be finding the perfect samples or enlisting the help of some interesting vocalists, he knows how to create interesting and beautiful songs. My favorite track off the album is called I Can't Keep Up, which features Will Heard on vocals. Will's contribution to the song makes it. It is the perfect song to listen too to bring yourself back to your center after a long, stressful day. Check it out below.

The other song that I really enjoyed from this EP is called Together. I'm not sure whether its the sample saying "we should be together" or the groovy beat, or the perfect combination of both that make this song stand out to me. I love how simple the track is throughout, although it still demands my full attention all the way through. That is how you know you are doing something right as a producer. Check it out below!



Make sure you check out the rest of his EP on Spotify!

Enjoy! <3

Coachella Spotlight #10: CHVRCHES

It will be really cool to finally see one of 2013's biggest buzz bands live at Coachella this year! They're infectious indie/electro pop sound booked CHVRCHES trip to the desert long ago.

This Scottish trio burst onto the scene in 2012 with the release of their first hit single The Mother We Share. This track put Chvrches on the map. This song has been around for so long though, so I wanted to show my personal favorite track from their debut album. I am huge fan of Gun. I love the synths that remind me of one of Tom Cruise's epic running scenes from any of his movies in the 80's. This track has great pacing and it keeps you wanting more all the way through. Check it out below!

Chvrches is also a very remixable band since all they use are samples, drum machines and synths to complement the vocals. There's nothing I love more than finding a remix that sticks close to the original track, but makes it even better. These remixes of Lies by Ikonika and Tourist respectively, bring two totally new vibes to the track, but still keep the vocals intact. I love seeing what artists can do to other artists' creations. Check them out for yourself!





I look forward to experiencing Chvrches live this April! Do yourself a favor and get familiar so you don't miss out.

Happy Coachella! <3