Waveshaper has shared the video for ‘The Phantom Machine (Film Edit)’ The track is an extended version for the upcoming short film The Phantom Machine directed by Jendo Shabo, of Helios Films, while the original track is lifted from his album Mainframe – released earlier this year and comprised of 8 spellbinding synthwave offerings.
‘The Phantom Machine (Film Edit)’ is well suited to a sciencefiction horror story soundtrack, and renders its own story through its undulating instrumentals and accelerating tempo.
The video is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where a brave traveller meets the malicious Phantom Machine in a video-game-like battle, complete with striking futuristic visuals.
A comment on the Youtube video by Dave M. sums it up perfectly: “This is what all of us secretly imagine when listening to retrowave.”
Stepping into the L.A. music scene in 2019, Rich Delinquent has established himself as a refreshingly honest alternative pop act. Rich Delinquent’s music draws influence from Flume, The Weeknd, and Blackbear who are all known to switch it up with finesse, whenever they deem fit. Set to release his album Sadboi on the 5th of November via 24-8 Records, the Australian music producer has shared some eclectic alternative pop gems with us these past few months. An advocate for mental health in the music scene, Rich Delinquent wants to create awareness of all the negative spirals one can find themselves in when chasing fame.
Rich Delinquent fill us in on his upcoming work and influences below.
What are some of your earliest memories of music?
I can still vividly remember the moment I saw a guitarist, Steve Morse from the band Deep Purple play live at my first concert as a child. That was the moment I knew I wanted to play guitar and be on stage performing.
Take us through your songwriting process. Are there any particular steps you take when putting music together?
I’ll always start with writing the instrumental bed followed by the chord progression, melodies, and drums. Once this is done I write the top line (sometimes collaborating with songwriters), then track the vocals, finish the producing and finally mix the song down.
Studio work and music creation or performing and interacting with a live audience, which do you prefer?
I honestly don’t have a preference, it all goes hand in hand and is all equally rewarding. For me, It’s like asking someone if they prefer to eat or drink.
What is the most memorable response you have had to your music?
One of the biggest drivers behind me making music is to connect with people through my songs. Receiving messages saying that one of my songs helped someone reconsider suicide, helped get through a breakup, or even just turned someones day around means the world to me.
These messages mean a lot more to me, the high streaming numbers or a shout-out from a peer.
If you could put together a radio show, what kind of music would you play?
I’ve put together a Spotify playlist called Delinquent Radio, so I guess it would be that. A wide range of music from EDM, hip-hop, and metal.
Name five artists and their albums who would appear on your radio show
The Weeknd, Bring Me The Horizon, Blackbear, Flume, and Whipped Cream.
What would you like to achieve with your music? What does success look like to you?
I have huge goals of headlining festivals and winning Grammy’s, but that doesn’t dictate success for me. A successful music career is one in which you can touch as many people as possible on an emotional level. That’s a real success.
One last thought to leave your fans with?
I am just really excited for this album to be out in the world. It’s been a long time coming; from writing the songs in lockdown in Melbourne, Australia to moving to LA to pursue music. It’s been a journey. This is my debut album and I’m really looking forward to sharing it with everyone.
Album track ‘She’s Happy?’ features on the Spotify playlistPOP_GROUND.fm
The complete soundtrack for Ubisoft’s Far Cry® 6 has hit the airwaves and is sure to not only delight gamers but music fans too. Scored by award-winning composer and producer Pedro Bromfman, the soundtrack is an emotional journey that takes place alongside revolution and guerilla warfare.
The game centres around the fictional island of Yara, which must be liberated from villain Antón Castillo (Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito) and his son Diego. Players take up the persona of Dani Rojas, a local military dropout, who tries to escape the island but ends up joining the revolutionary group Libertad.
With a collective play count of nearly 20 million streams, Pedro Bromfman has a trail of awards in his wake and also recently scored the feature film The Blackout.
Speaking of the album Bromfman explains: “Composing the music for Far Cry® 6 has been a tremendously rewarding experience! We set out to create a very modern score, drenched in lush soundscapes, driving percussion, processed organic instruments and a ton of synthesizers. We knew we needed to capture the soul of Yara, and its characters, by rooting the score on traditional Latin American and Caribbean music, while being completely free to experiment with contemporary sounds, elements and techniques, in hopes of creating something very fresh and unique.
Listen to Far Cry® 6 COMPLETE MUSIC (Original Game Soundtrack) below:
International superstar producer and DJ Benny Benassi is no stranger to creating memorable tracks. Benny has released his latest anthem “Let Me Go” featuring the luscious vocals of Ne-Yo. “Let Me Go” marks the first time the two major artists working together. Created during the pandemic, Ne-Yo and Benassi traded files digitally pinging the song back and forth between American and European continents which resulted in the pop crossover track heard today. The dance floor burner, produced by Benassi and his BB Team in Italy, his highlighted by the R&B superstar’s powerful performance of asking to be let go by an unrequited love.
Benny Benassi shared his gratitude on socials: “I’ve been a fan of NE-YO from day one. I was looking for the right voice to set this track on fire. I was so thrilled when he said he wanted to record it. His performance is so stylish and beautiful. I am honored”
Since the release of the track last week, the song has been streamed over 30 000 times on Ultra Music’s Youtube channel. Check out the track below.
