MP3 SELECTS: Playlists & New Music from PALLADIAN, Sugar Nova, Kumarion, & Smoakland

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:

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PALLADIAN – “Zagara”

After a series of successful collaborations, Barcelona-based Italian electronica duo PALLADIAN have released their debut full-length album, Ocra. Out via Emancipator’s Loci Records, the album is a sultry and warm taste of feel-good electronica. In fact, with the album title meaning “ochre” in Italian, the collection oversees the duo’s earthy and warm palette of musical influences and style. “Zagara” – meaning “orange blossom” in Italian – in particularly bursts with upbeat rhythms and organic melodies, similar to that of the sweet nostalgia of blossoming flowers in spring. It’s a beautifully-composed album that brings forth the familiarity of music with a little extra spice of something new.

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Sugar Nova – “Make Me Howl, Make Me Shake”

Denver-based indie-electronic duo Sugar Nova have dropped their debut album, Halogen. Comprised of Lotus’ Luke Miller and Raven Jane’s Rachel Eisenstat, Sugar Nova brings forth the sounds of all things sultry and sweet. The nine-track debut collection showcases a breath of fresh air for electronic pop as the two weave intoxicating rhythms and gorgeous harmonies through rhythmic dance melodies. “Make Me How, Make Me Shake” ends the album on a high note as Rachel’s velvety voice cuts through a tropical percussion backing and into an easy, breezy sonic dream. Having never performed the duo live before, Sugar Nova will celebrate the album release with a debut performance at Denver’s The Roxy on Broadway on May 20th with a supporting opening set by JackLNDN.

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Kumarion, Smoakland– “High Rollers”

Prepare yourselves for the groundbreaking collaboration of drum & bass sensation Kumarion and the electrifying duo Smoakland. Together, the two have dropped their highly-anticipated, three-track EP High Rollers on Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats. As the name implies, the release packs a punch as the collaboration between the three total producers continues to drive electronic music – most notably D&B – into the mainstream.

Welcome to Smoakland: Duo Talks Rise Amidst ‘Smoak Sesh’ Tour

The title track surges powerful, adrenaline-fueled rhythms together for a captivating new track. In tandem with the release, they are currently lighting up the nation on their joint High Rollers Tour, coming off of an outstanding performance alongside Ganja White Night last weekend at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. 

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LP Giobbi – “All My Life”:

LP Giobbi and SOFI TUKKER join forces once again on the track “All My Life,” featured on LP’s new album, Light Places. This collaboration marks the second meeting of these dance superstars on the album, showcasing their undeniable chemistry. Notably, SOFI TUKKER were among the first to recognize LP Giobbi’s talent and gave her a platform by bringing her on tour.

LP Giobbi: How She Revived the Spirit of House, and Channeled Its Power for Good

“All My Life” is a chill and melodic track that beautifully blends Sophie’s serene vocals with LP Giobbi’s intimate and groovy piano notes. The result is a captivating and soulful composition that captures the essence of both artists. —Franz Hilberath

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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 8 – May 14):

“Fuckin’” – Whales

“Southern Comfort” (Trap Remix) – Borgore, Larkin Poe

“Laugh” – Quix

“Catalyst” – Laxacity

“BioPunk” – Figure

“Get It On” – Effin 

“Scuba” – Sully

“Dino Danger” – Dino Shadix

“Watch Dem” – Point Blank, Nat James

“Vision” VIP – SpaceYeti

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SHUFFLE SELECTS

[Playlist for House, Techno]: 

New Music Featured This Week (May 8 – May 14):

“Inferno” – Schak, Scorccio

“Someday” – Suray Sertin

“All My Life” – LP Giobbi, SOFI TUKKER

“All I Want” – PARMAJAWN

“Friends” – Meduza 

“Hear you calling” – Vintage Culture, Coach Harrison

“Lose Control” – James Hype

“Dance Around It” – Joel Curry

“Fade” – J. Worrah

“Throw Your Hands” – Matroda

“Hawt” – JADED Remix – TIBASKO, JADED

“Eurostar” – Rhode & Brown, Kid Sirius

“Picante” – Manda Moor

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DNB 101

[Playlist for Diverse DnB for Beginners & Diehards]: 

New Music Featured This Week (May 8 – May 14):

“High Rollers” – Kumarion, Smoakland

“Breed” – Toronto Is Broken, REEBZ

“Trip” – Sub Focus, Metrik

“Shifter” – sastruga

 “Prophecies” – VIP – Stonx

“Gangrene”  – PhaseOne

“NEED U HERE” – Airports

“Deep In Love” – Aquario

“Used To Be” – Prismatik

“Heartstrings” – Archangel

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GROOVY GETDOWN

[Playlist for Live-Electronic, Jam, Funk]:

New Music Featured This Week (May 8 – May 14):

“Incense & Clover” – Sugar Nova

“Cold Blooded” – Overmono

“Candle Flame” Remix – Jungle, Opolopo

“Muscle Memory” – KAMILLE, Nile Rodgers

“Versace Eros” – French Horn Rebellion, Siné

“Ucla” – Vulfmon, Louie Zong

“Soul Taker” – HP Vince, Vinny Terranova

LAIDBACK LOUNGE

[Playlist for Downtempo, Electronica, Lo-Fi]:

New Music Featured This Week (May 8 – May 14):

“Older Spark” – SKYSIA

“Alpenglow” – Division Street, Krosia

“Energy” – Alex Lustig

“Come Around” – OCULA, Tailor

“Three Drums” – Four Tet

“How Big Is The Universe” – Black Loops

“Good 4 U” – Vincent Caira 

“Scars” – Jayda G

“Feeling” – Yulia Niko, Paul Brenning 

“Afraid” – Veggi

“Cycles” – Division Street

“Baume” – il:lo

“Let You In” – ANNA, East Forest

“Tiny Helicopters” – Sugar Nova, jackLNDN

“The Pace” – ford.

“Better In The Dark” – Eli & Fur

“Enough” – Fred Again.., Brian Eno

“Zagara” – PALLADIAN

*Shuffle Selects, Bass Boosted, & Groovy Getdown Playlists Curated by Gaby Martinez*