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AgNO3 Takes Root in a New Sound with Holding Onto The Branches EP

Ontario-based producer AgNO3 has carved a unique space in electronic music, effortlessly blending genres and capturing listeners with his atmospheric soundscapes. Known for his breakout hit “Pure Sunlight” with Mr FijiWiji and Laura Brehm—which surpassed 10 million streams—AgNO3’s music is no stranger to success. With his latest release, Holding Onto The Branches, AgNO3 marks his debut with Altered States, delivering a downtempo EP that’s as enchanting as it is sophisticated.

Released on October 31, Holding Onto The Branches marks a new chapter for Ontario-based producer AgNO3. Known for his breakout single “Pure Sunlight” with Mr FijiWiji and Laura Brehm, AgNO3’s latest release offers a more mature sound that emphasizes patience and skillful sound design. This downtempo EP, crafted in collaboration with Altered States, blends elements of lo-fi, electronica, and jazz to create an enchanting, tranquil experience.

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The tracks in Holding Onto The Branches exhibit a softer, more introspective side of AgNO3, demonstrating his versatility and artistic evolution. With its delicate layers and carefully balanced sounds, the EP captures a serene and immersive quality that feels introspective and contemplative. For fans of AgNO3 and downtempo music lovers alike, Holding Onto The Branches is an experience to savor. This release reaffirms AgNO3’s status as a genre-defying artist, showcasing a compelling blend of genres that is both innovative and deeply moving.

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Franz Hilberath is a writer, publicist, artist manager, and editor/founder of MP3 MAG. Franz's passion for telling creative's stories began as a journalist with local and national newspapers (Creative Loafing, USA Today), magazines (Marquee, Man of the Hour), and blogs (EDM.com, CULTR). His byline spans live event coverage, music reviews and interviews with innovators such as ODESZA, Marc Rebillet, RUFUS DU SOL, Lee “Scratch” Perry, GRiZ, & SOFI TUKKER. Today, as an independent publicist (Franz.mp3), Franz has represented true creatives and esteemed labels such as Zeds Dead (Deadbeats), Gravitas Recordings, Mersiv (MorFlo Records), Night Tales (Ultra Records), Of The Trees (Memory Palace), Justin Jay (Fantastic Voyage), Meduso, KHIVA, RaeCola, THRASHA and more.