Medlar - "Tap Spring"
London DJ/Producer Medlar makes house tracks with a heavy jazz influence, favoring loose grooves and soulful sampling. His dream-like debut LP, Sleep, was released last year on WOLF music to favorable reviews. On March 21st, the Sleep Remixes EP will be released as a vinyl exclusive, which includes the track "Tap Spring," showing off a more mellow, tribal sound from the producer.



Howson's Groove - "Live On"
UK production duo Howson's Groove recently shared their latest track "Live On" as a free download from their upcoming EP, Body & Soul, out on March 31st. The slow-building, smooth track features subtly warped vocals and swirling synths. Listen and download the lush production below.




Mario Bee - "3xtr^"
Brooklyn via Buffalo producer/DJ Mario Bee occasionally drops demos and instrumentals on his soundcloud page. The latest of his often experimental productions, "3xtr^," shows off grime and UK bass influences, with hard-hitting, tenacious percussion. With a sound that brings to mind London's Night Slugs label, the producer balances melodic synth work with tight bass and drum work to create an ambitious, highly resonant track. Listen below.

The Range - "Metal Swing"
Providence based producer The Range recently released his debut LP, Nonfiction, on UK label Donkey Pitch this past week. The album's final track, "Metal Swing," begins with a reflective looped piano sample that builds to make way for a subdued British rap vocal that creates an atmospheric sound built on a simple, mesmerizing melody.



Tycho - "Awake" 
The music of Scott Hansen, who records under the name Tycho, has always been known for a unique drifting quality, using ethereal melodies and live instrumentation to achieve a rich, organic sound. His latest track, "Awake," is centered around a gorgeous guitar line that evokes the reflective, optimistic nature of the artists previous work.




Star Slinger - "Free"
UK remix artist and producer Star Slinger will finally release his debut album early next year. The first taste of the record, "Free," features soulful pitch-shifted vocals, a bouncy rhythm, and all the adventurous sampling we've come to expect from the artists' hip-hop leaning house style. Compared to some of his remix work, the track is on the lighter side, focusing on a strong groove and understated percussion.