5 Musicians You Should Listen To For a Mid-Year Pick-Me-Up
Soothe yourself with a mix of electronic music and R&B.
As consumption restrictions continue to prevail, most have been resorting to appreciating music in solace. Here's a track sampler from L'Officiel that one should keep in their personal libraries to set the mood for the next half of the year.
Vex Ruffin
With influences stemming from all around the globe, Vex Ruffin creates enjoyably sporadic music that stops listeners from sitting down. Unpredictable and purposefully engaging with different sounds such as Brazilian nodes and Japanese synths, Ruffin’s commitment to maintaining the Filipino sound throughout his work remains vital, seeing this as some sort of “homecoming” as he recalls traversing through the Philippine landscape as a teenager.
crwn
King Puentespina (or “crwn”) continues to move audiences with auditory poems, taking distinct elements and blending them to build something better. The celebrated electronic producer carries an impressive record which boasts collaborations with the likes of Jess Connelly and August Wahh. Watch the music video for his track "From Time to Time" here, directed and shot by Deej Fabian, featuring a poem by Gian Lao
Saint Guel
Playing with the tropes of electronic music, Saint Guel still manages to come off fresh and unscathed. His work is encapsulated by warm rhythms and clever remixes, which lure and prompt audiences to move with every succeeding beat.
SOSUPERSAM
A R&B icon in her own right, Samantha Duenas or SOSUPERSAM not only hooks listeners with a voice that commands and lulls, but her music manages to function in one particular way, telling everyone to let go and have fun. Hers is the kind of music that is better consumed in max volume.
Tarsius
Electronic band Tarsius, composed of Diego Mapa on the sampler and Jay Gapasin on the drums, are known for their distinct experimental rhythm. Tracks like “Maskara” and “Disco Manila” are unpredictable and chaotic as they course through numerous bites and noises, but the output is still satisfying and soothing to the ears.
