Alt/Electronica

HOKI share gripping new single ‘Baby Boy’ from upcoming album
As the darkness descends on Montreal before a long winter, rising duo HOKI make their return with the 3rd single from their upcoming album ‘None of Us Will Ever Be The Same’. ‘Baby Boy’ is a gripping new single, which fuses a menacing atmosphere and an entrancing melodic pattern with a piercing, unforgettable vocal performance.... Read more »

Artist Spotlight: Q&A with ambient duo faintface
faintface is an Indian duo comprised of Nishit and Yajan, based out of the city of Ahmedabad in the Gujarat state. Their musical journey together began in 2019. The ‘In Threes’ EP is their debut project on SOL. The rising pair have taken the occasion to showcase their skills in a soothing blend that combines... Read more »

Dip Studio Series 009 – Axel Thesleff
Multi-talented electronic artist Axel Thesleff is the latest guest on our Dip Studio Series. The Finish musician recently released his latest double A-side single, ‘Timeflow’ via Axu Arts. In the ninth instalment of our series, the Helsinki man takes us through a production deep dive, check it out below! Sharing an insight into the context... Read more »

Playlist Takeover: Faintface share ambient selection in Breathe: Meditation Playlist
Indian duo faintface made an impressive debut on the SOL imprint this month with an exhilarating six track ambient experience titled ‘In Threes’. To mark the occasion, the rising pair have taken over our chill-out playlist ‘Breathe: Meditation’, delivering a fresh selection of soothing cuts including work from Keaton Henson, Olafur Arnalds, Joep Beving, Alaskan... Read more »

faintface debut on SOL with sublime ambient EP ‘In Threes’
faintface is an Indian duo comprised of Nishit and Yajan, based out of the city of Ahmedabad in the Gujarat state. Their musical journey together began in 2019. The ‘In Threes’ EP is their debut project on SOL. The rising pair have taken the occasion to showcase their skills in a soothing blend that combines... Read more »

HOKI make their mark on the Summer season with captivating new EP ‘Caught Up With A Friend’
Montreal pair HOKI make their mark on the Summer season with a thrilling new EP ‘Caught Up With A Friend’. Their captivating sound has seen them win plaudits to date from the likes of Dancing Astronaut, Electronic Groove and industry heavyweight Billboard. Following on from the two proceeding singles, ‘Image In Life’ is a brooding,... Read more »

HOKI deliver lush Summer cut ‘In The End We Become Strangers & Memories’
Montreal duo HOKI deliver a delectable slice of Summer with a lush, new cut titled ‘In The End We Become Strangers and Memories’. The latest instalment from the Canada-based pair offers listeners an uplifting, ambient experience that combines sleek atmospheric touches, delicate melodies and emotive vocal tones. The soothing, vivacious single, which features on their... Read more »

Premiere: Montreal duo HOKI are back with thrilling new single ‘Then There’s You’
After gathering some attention for their unique sound with their latest album ‘Today’ at the end of last year, which was followed by a remarkable ‘HOKI: Remixed’ compilation featuring Martin Roth, Facundo Mohrr and Matthias Meyer to name a few, and a timeless cover of R.E.M’s ‘Losing My Religion’, indie-electronic duo HOKI are back with... Read more »

Irish producer Woven unveils the inspiration and drive behind the new project and his debut EP ‘Abertura/Horizon’ [Interview]
Irish producer Michael Murtagh will be known to many by his progressive alias Murtagh. The talented producer has ventured into new waters in recent months with the launch of his ambient/leftfield musical project Woven. The initiative was kickstarted in March with a lush remix of Tony Anderson’s ‘Tenderness’. The journey continues with the release of... Read more »

Eagles & Butterflies & Shey Baba collaborate on vocal-driven gem ‘Rebel’
Eagles & Butterflies makes a long-awaited return to his Art Imitating Life imprint this week. The three-track ‘Rebel’ EP is the LA-based artist’s debut EP of 2021, it’s lead by the scintillating collaboration with singer and multi instrumentalist Shey Baba. The vocal-driven title track continues where 2019’s Can’t Stop left off, reflecting the poignant sound... Read more »