MP3 SELECTS: Playlists & New Music from Fredrick, Hamdi, WonkyWilla, Koresma & More
In the modern era, distribution services push out over 60,000 new tracks every single day. How do you cut through all the noise, select what to listen to, and boost your playlist game? Introducing MP3 SELECTS, our weekly rundown of new music releases and our updated playlists on Spotify. Check out this week’s round up below:
Fredrick – “The River”
Amid FMU Records‘ standout year, the label’s roster continues to expand with the debut of “The River” by Fredrick – a new artist fronted by QUIX. Aiming to use the newly launched Fredrick project to experiment with out-of-the-box and eclectic sound production, “The River” draws on trap influences while hosting meticulously designed melodic structures, expansive percussive details, and pulsing basslines. It’s a track that sweeps across the landscape of music with sheer intensity and obscurity, unfolding into a sonic field of its own.
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Hamdi, Princess Superstar – “Counting”
If the music has you lost in space, Hamdi is here to help listeners regain their counting skills in his latest single, “Counting,” featuring iconic vocalists Princess Superstar. Released under Zed Dead’s esteemed label Deadbeats, “Counting” sees Hamdi collaborating with Princess Superstar for a sassy bass-fueled anthem that will rip through dancefloors this summer season. The innovative fusion of dubstep, UKG, and grime shines throughout the track as Princess Superstar delivers techno-infused vocals. Get ready to push it, work it, and dance your way through this track. Caution: you may turn into a sassy bass bitch when listening.
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WonkyWilla – “Head Knockin’”
Florida-based Nicholas Olivieri, the mad scientist behind WonkyWilla, presents his latest bass-driven creative concoction, “Head Knockin‘,” featuring collaborator Ghost Lotus. This track showcases a respected blend of distorted bass, signature drum beats, and savory hip-hop flares that will incite listeners to crave more of WonkyWilla’s colorful and intricate wubs. No matter what flavor of bass you prefer, a taste of WonkyWilla’s new single will have you addicted to his surplus of sounds.
The new single release continues to set the producer up in a pivotal time in his career following airplays of some of his songs during Miami Music Week from Tape B and Smith.
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Koresma – “South Swell”
Let Koresma take you on faraway sonic journeys in his debut full-length album, Compass. Inspired by the cardinal directions, the EP travels through beautiful melodies, organic percussion, and worldly elements that breathe life into Koresma’s new production influences. The 19-track collection, years in the making, features standout tracks like “South Swell,” a blend of melodic downtempo, chill lo-fi, and electronic chords that create an ambient sonic listening experience.
Koresma will kick off his tour tomorrow at Chicago’s Bourbon on Division and will follow with 10 additional tour dates throughout the country.
Find a full Round Up of new music from throughout the spectrum of the Music Festival scene via our Official MP3 MAG Spotify Playlists below:
BASS BOOSTED
[Playlist for Bass, Dubstep, Downtempo, Experimental, Trap]:
New Music Featured This Week (May 22 – May 28):
“Counting” – Hamdi, Princess Superstar
“Head Knockin’” – WonkyWilla
“CLOCKIN’ OUT” – CHEMISTREE, Carbin, broke
“neutral ground” – sfam, DMVU
“Underground Sound” – PRYZMS
“Higher” – Isaac Palmer, Cuebrick
“Twerk Torque” – The Polish Ambassador
“HAPPY SONG” – Ray Volpe
“Tunnel Vision” – YAKZ
“The Aftermath” – BERRIX
“Necksnap” – Kompany, Bossfight
SHUFFLE SELECTS
[Playlist for House, Techno]:
New Music Featured This Week (May 22 – May 28):
“What I Wanted” – Jauz
“Egyptian Sun” – Francis Mercier, Kiesza
“C’est La Vie” – XIE
“For You” – Modapit
“Around The Sun” (Run It) – Saraga
“VLEKNO” – Above & Beyond
“All That I lost” – Tinlicker
“Eternally” – Markus Schulz, Diandra Faye
“Prophets Of Hope” – Nora En Pure
“All Night Long” – Chris Stussy
“Demon” – Sam Paganini
“Dreams Machina” – Deborah De Luca
“Shadows” – Kungs, Carlita
“Maracuya” – Westend
“Conga” – TOBEHONEST
“The Way We Touch” – BIJOU, Mahalo
“To Be Real” – Wuki, Lee Foss, Cheryl Lynn
“One By One” – Gabry, HOSANNA
“Get Down” – Colverdale, Hollaphonic
“YAP” Perel Remix – Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Perel
“Keep Your Faith” – Ken Kelly
DNB 101
[Playlist for Diverse DnB for Beginners & Diehards]:
New Music Featured This Week (May 22 – May 28):
“The River” – Frederick
“Could This Be” (Sleepnet Remix) – Noisia, Sleepnet
“Impala” – GHEIST
“Ghost In The Machine” – Ethereal
“Forever” LSB Remix – Workforce, LSB
“Turn My World Around” – Axel Boy
“Lay In Wake” – Tom Jarmey
“Aurora’s Motion” – Sub Motions
“Bad Science” – Teniak
“Never Give Up” – Swordman
“Breathless” – Dayni
“Watch Your Trip” – Damage Report
GROOVY GETDOWN
[Playlist for Live-Electronic, Jam, Funk]:
New Music Featured This Week (May 22 – May 28):
“Midnight Brain To Georgia” – Lipphead
“Closure” – Mat Zo
“Beam” – BENTLE
“Poundland Anthem” – Folamour
“Dominoes” – Jungle
“Untitled Visions” – Monophonics, Kendra Morris
“Follow Me” – Jimkata
“Fool” – The Breathing Effect
“Binary” – Digitalism
“Dominoes” – Jungle
“Touch Me” – Jam City, Clara La San, Aidan
“Ciao” – Boy In Space, Spencer Ludwig
“Ohio” – Cautious Clay. Joshua Karpeh
“Retina Show” Unreleased Demo – Tame Impala
LAIDBACK LOUNGE
[Playlist for Downtempo, Electronica, Lo-Fi]:
New Music Featured This Week (May 22 – May 28):
“South Swell” – Koresma
“Taiga” – Northern Form
“Lebowski” – Handbook
“Youth” – Ran The Man
“Only Got This Time” – Far Orange
“nice 2 me” – piri, Tommy Villiers
“Pan Gloss” – Josh Wink
“Can’t Stop The Swing” – Ranger Trucco
“Beautiful Strangers” – DJ BORING
“The Truth” – Braxton, Warung
“Descending” – biskuwi, Fatum
“I’m In Love” – Justin Jay, option4
“Synthesis” – Record Club
“Chime Thyme” – Rioleval
“Variant” – Zonderling
“Out Of The Blue” – Vhyce
“Darling” – Luttrell
“It’s Been A Minute” – Mr. G
“Bagels” – BENEE
“Rear Window” – Mtbrd
*Shuffle Selects, Bass Boosted, & Groovy Getdown Playlists Curated by Gaby Martinez*
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