With the rhythmic stutters, linear progression, and textured field recordings interspersed throughout, Olaf Stuut‘s Siren EP is subtly reminiscent of Valentin Stip. Both of these producers have an affinity for producing tracks that can be enjoyed while moving your feet or splaying out on your couch, and the songs on his latest EP fit neatly into this category.

Siren was released yesterday via Atomnation and if you’re feeling it, make sure to grab the free download of my personal favourite, “Suty”. Dauwd makes a special appearance on the album and his version of “Siren” is available for streaming below.

Francesca Belcourt is a poet. If you stripped the songs from her latest EP of their musical elements – the soundscapes crafted by a ukulele, delicate piano melodies, sparse percussion, subtle electronic components, and stunning harmonies – the words could stand, and powerfully so, on their own. And they did- Belcourt tends to write her lyrics first, crafting the production afterwards.

As is the case with all her work, there’s nothing dull or repetitive about Hush Hush. It’s spontaneous and playful, both in its light-hearted and melancholic moments. You can listen to the entire album via Soundcloud below, but if you wish to show some tangible support, head over to Bandcamp here and offer a donation in exchange for a copy of the album. She’ll even throw in a custom signed (not scanned) typewritten lyric of any of the five songs.

I look forward to seeing this girl live.

[Francesca Belcourt]

Ahead of his forthcoming release, Hinterland, Berlin producer and Plagent label head Recondite shares an alternate mix of one of its tracks. His ‘Into the Dew Mix’ of “Stems” is rich with atmospheric sound and furnished with an apt juxtaposition of soft, lullaby-esque melody and deep, blunted bass tones.

“I tried to capture the area’s mentality and natural environment within the album… Particularly, the moods that behold the emotions of the four seasons, which differ a lot in this region.”

Hinterland will be see an official release on November 11 via Ghostly Records.

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During his eight-hour set on Rinse FM last night, Kieran Hebden shared a handful of previously unreleased tracks, one of which was a joint effort between him and his relatively frequent collaborator, Burial. Knowing that the song was going to be recorded and posted on Youtube, as he notes on the show, Hebden went ahead and played it anyways- and we’re certainly grateful. Listen to the moody piece below-

London-based producer Clancy’s three-track What You Do EP marks the first release of the recently launched sub-label of Berlin’s Dirt Crew, Spiel. Tinged with elements of nu-disco, the standout track, “Giving You Up,” is infectious, highlighting Clancy’s affinity towards warm, deep, vocal-driven house.