Design Indaba’s track of the week is Danish producer CHLLNGR’s remix of Congolese artist Alec Lomami’s 2011 tune “Kinshasa.” While the song and remix were both cut several years ago, the resurface is apt: Lomami is currently gearing up for the debut of his new project, THE BL∆CK HE∆RTS CLUB, in which he forms one third of the band. With his global upbringing (which saw …
Gearing up for its second iteration in London, Nordic music showcase Ja Ja Ja Festival prepared a 15-track Spotify playlist of their featured acts. The array of international music kicks off with headliner Emiliana Torrini (of Iceland) and her spacious electro-pop dance track “Speed of Dark” and makes its way to Faroese duo Byrta’s upbeat “Minnist Tú.” In between, it’s really the best of dancey …
Sylas: Shore If you’ve never heard of Sylas, take note. The London-based duo’s debut EP features none other than the legendary Brian Eno, who they collaborated with after a chance encounter. It’s no wonder Eno got involved—we haven’t stopped listening to “Shore” since it popped up on SoundCloud earlier this month. Solicitous vocals matched with harmonious layers of synth pull you into their melodiously moody …
