Part futuristic, part witch house, Parisian producer 1963 is a one to watch. First writing about him back in December, he’s been working hard, opening up for inspirations like STWO, Andrea and most recently SKYWLKR. We had a chance to take a peek into what this guy has in store.
Who are you?
My name is Matthew, a 19 year old producer from Paris who loves dark vibes.
Why 1963?
1963 is the birth date of my father. He died when I was 15 years old. It’s very important for me because he never realized what he wanted to do with his life so with this name, I hope to realize my dreams. It’s very symbolic for me.
When did you start producing and which artists give you inspiration?
I’ve been producing music for more than a year, but I’ve always wanted to make my own music since I was young. A friend sent me the first EP of oOoOO and it was like a revelation for me, like DAMN I want to produce this kind of music. So 1963 was born.
I see that you just did a show with STWO and Andrea, how was that?
That was tooooo cool. A sexy set from STWO and some hard beats by Andrea.
With everyone being discovered via the internet or soundcloud, how has that helped you with your music?
Well with Soundcloud I’m a big world star and with Facebook I have more than 500 fans! Ahah. Seriously, the internet helped me gain good contacts, like all the blogs who supported my music, especially Life Is A Banana who helped me make my first live video.
How’s the video coming along?
It has some sequences glitched in slow motion. The clip is realised by Mr Brandl, and really, it’s GENIUS.
Do you have any other future plans/releases coming up?
I’m still working on my EP, but I’m waiting to get more instruments to finish it.
Check out Only Us, his latest release dedicated to his father ♥
xx V.
Nightintale is a mixtape released by newcomer Piu Piu. Her name is Giulietta Canzani Mora, she’s a singer/song writer and DJ, and she’s from Paris. But what’s even more interesting are the heavy hitter producers backing these tracks, with Ryan Hemsworth, Myth Syzer, Bambounou, Metro Zu, French Fries and SCNTST on the roster. If that doesn’t entice you, let Piu Piu’s sultry vocals soothe you into tranquility. Download it for free here.
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I have no idea where in the interweb this guy came from, but oh.my.god. Teen Luc’ is obviously brand new to soundcloud with 40 followers & 4 sounds (all of which have been up for less than 24 hours). His sounds are very like the stylings of Soulection, aka they’re perfect. All of his tracks bring a little something different to the table. From using dub-step-esque wobbles with a trap-like beat to 808’s, gun shots and perfect fitting chopped up vocals.
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From Devon, UK comes young producer Kye Neal, who goes under the name of Blood Safari. While he is still new and fresh to the producing scene, I stumbled across Discover. City. Life. Adventure. and couldn’t get enough of it. Influenced by Foals, Lapalux, The John Butler Trio, Fleetwood Mac and Mount Kimbie, just to name a few, Blood Safari hopes to bring together live guitars and sampling in order to create a one man band experience. With only two songs, we’ll be anticipating what else Blood Safari has to offer.
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Known for his ambient and sometimes experimental aesthetics, VVV has released two new tracks that have been on constant repeat. While Bound is more heavily synth based in it’s rhythms, paired with echoed vocals, Outstretched Wings goes more towards house with a Nyquist type effect, bouncing back and forth between stereos. Bound is quickly becoming one of my favourites as we speak. Download them for free on his soundcloud.
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With flutes, harps and jazzy instrumentals paired with hip hop bass lines, it’s not hard to say no to Husky. This Detroit producer has some major talent. Time Travel definitely takes listeners back to an era long lost. Download it for free here.
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From London springs newcomer Wilfred Giroux, meddling in deep house and garage. With his edit of summer classic’s American Boy and another new release, Stronger, sampling Corinne Bailey Rae’s Put Your Records On, Wilfred Giroux is the one to watch in the upcoming months.
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First hearing of them off Stereocure, I’ve scoured the internet to find out more about them and what they have to offer, and they’re pretty much amazing. Their lyrics are heart-filled and their instrumentals are calming and resonate that late night summer breeze. Get lost in watching the clouds past with these guys.
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I wrote about Fion back in February when he only had a few tracks produced, seemingly unknown to the internet world. Fast forward a few months and more than a thousand followers, it’s amazing how much growth an artist can get. Now he’s released a new track sampling the classic The Boy Is Mine with Aaron Lipsett and newcomer Destiny’s Dad. It’s a little housey, a little synthy, and a little bit of perfection just in time for summer.
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If you’re in love with Daft Punk’s latest album, prepared to be amazed with this collection of remixes by LAKIM and AbJo, released as a split EP by Potholes Music. Personally, I felt that Doin’ It Right was one of the strongest songs on Random Access Memory, and both LAKIM and AbJo take this song into contrasting genres. LAKIM adds a groovin’ bass line while AbJo throws it into a more juke feel. AbJo then takes Contact and throws some 808’s on it, and then takes Motherboard and chops it up into repeating loops, adding jazzy r&b elements at the end. But what I love most is LAKIM’s rendition on Giorgio by Moroder - just give it a listen and then you’ll understand. Get the whole EP for free here.
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