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ARTIST Q&A: MAX REIST'S NEW EP

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HEADACHE Written by: Zebrina Garcia Max reist catapults a colorful new EP titled, headache , into the ears of listeners. Splashing with chimes, bops, rings, acoustic guitar, and rich musical structure, headache is composed of vocals by max himself, as well as a brief feature from his lovely partner Abby, in the cover of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Gimmie Love." The wholesome vibrations and eccentric sound design make the EP standout brightly as max's first official project. Tracks like "stripes" and EP titled track "headache" break through the norms of electronic music. The variety of textures and sounds emulate max as an artist who tears down walls to audibly give listeners a sweet taste of his imagination. Each track is different from the other but somehow all fit into a nicely blended flow. Below read through our Q&A with max reist who voices out his journey in creating headache !  Available for stream on: Spotify SoundCloud Bandca

Q&A: COALCHELLA CREATORS

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COALCHELLA 2018 Written by: Zebrina Garcia We've all heard of Coachella but have you heard of COALCHELLA? Built on the sandbox video game, Minecraft, the spontaneous group of individuals who brought you the iconic Minecraft Birthday Party , presents a new innovated way of bringing live DJ sets to a bigger audience. Composed of dynamically built stages, the event exhibits a wide variety of monuments and interactive structures for hundreds of visitors who want to experience what an online show is truly like. You can expect to catch sets from a brilliant selection of artists such as IRL festival headliners Electric Mantis , ANAMANAGUCHI , and Y2K to recognizable SoundCloud natives like quickly, quickly , warpstr , or William Crooks . The roster is just as insane as the realm itself. But to take this URL fest a step further, visual artists OM_NEB ,  Elena Fortune ,  mushbuh , and kikkujo are doing merch items for the players' to rep while roaming the land of Coalchella!

NEW MARK REDITO RELEASE

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"CLOUD KEEP" - MARK REDITO FT. ABBI PRESS LA producer, Mark Redito, is back again with a brand new release titled, "Cloud Keep" featuring the lovely voice of Abbi Press. This delicate track revolves around love, spontaneity, and fantasy. The whispering vocals and playful drums wrapped in sweet synths wholeheartedly keep the song in a light and groovy mood. Paired with the new release of the track, Redito also surprises us with a wholesome music video emulating the song's character and story perfectly! It's one to enjoy on a warm spring day with a loving individual right by your side! Below take a listen to Mark Redito's "Cloud Keep" featuring Abbi Press! Watch music video HERE ! Follow Mark Redito on: SoundCloud Twitter Follow Abbi Press on: SoundCloud Twitter Artwork by: Marina 

NEW RELEASE: MISTERRCHA REMIX

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"TIRED OF PRETENDING" - SLOW SHUDDER (MISTERRCHA REMIX) London producer, MisterrCha, grants us with a groovy remix of Slow Shudder's "Tired of Pretending" from our SYNTHESIS VOL.1 compilation! With upbeat drum structure and juggling the singer/producer Slow Shudder's vocals, the remix brings an islander bounce to the original. MisterrCha brings in his own flavor of yummy bass and tasty vocal chops to blend together for a delicious sound. The melody is transformed into a popping style of a house and breakdance blend to tingle the dancing joints in your body! Take a listen below as we proudly present MisterrCha's remix of "Tired of Pretending"!! Follow MisterrCha on: SoundCloud Twitter Follow Slow Shudder: SoundCloud Twitter Cover by: @DEVONDIGITAL_

EVENT: UNTLDL!VE

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MELTING OF AGE TAKEOVER + 2 YEARS OF UNTLDl!VE 11 artists, 2 stages and one night. Speaking of artists, the night of our show, UNTLDL!VE x MOA, was filled with an array of electronic music. Artists like  CHEMTRAIL had nasty raw bass tunes, Spré  had his audience hyped from start to finished with styles of hybrid trap, R3ll brought in the Jersey to the IE, Suave Masta moved the entire room with his future infused set, and many more heated performances. From the outdoors to the indoors, both stages carried core club sounds like sets from Ramen Boy , Airynore , YUNA YUNA , and Tdoyle . To recap on what our show with our friends over at Untitled Life was about, MOA photographer  Mia Garcia did a special edition of photos featuring a handful of artists who were playing that night. Check it out below and make sure to keep up with Untitled Life for any events they will be hosting in the future! Follow Untitled Life on: SoundCloud Twitter Instagram Flickr Photos by: Mia Garcia

NEW RAMEN BOY REMIX

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"MOON LOVE" - BOOMBOX CARTEL FEAT. NESSLY There's nothing like hearing a club heater actually demolish your senses on a platform filled with, what sometimes can be, monotonicity. Its a resurrection of drums and gnarly bass being folded in and out of your ears. Club producer, Ramen Boy, takes us on a trip with his remix of Boombox Cartel's " Moon Love " featuring Nessly. With hints of jersey club, his remix bumps into a sphere of trap beats and heavy bass. The collecting trombone and the wailing of sirens evolve into a heated build only but collapse into a rolling roar of slaps and unexpected fills. Get a listen to Ramen Boy's remix below and make sure to give it a share! Available for download here ! Follow Ramen Boy on: SoundCloud Twitter

NEW SKINTREST REMIX

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"AGI" - TSUKII (SKINTREST REMIX) If there is one thing to say about the Leeds producer, skintrest, it's that he makes music that is consistently evolving. The purging bass in skintrest's remix offers a dark force of energy that creeps and crawls into the nooks of your speakers. In the original of Tsukii's dangerously amusing track, "Agi," it is composed of trap elements, but to switch up the mood skintrest laces in rambunctious drums and wobbling 808s. It's a loud tale to be told at loud volumes. Below listen to skintrest's remix of "Agi"! Listen to the Tsukii - "Agi" here ! Follow skintrest on: SoundCloud Spotify Twitter

UNTLDLIFE'S DEBUT COMPILATION

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VOLUME 1 Just this past weekend, Untldlife presented their very first compilation featuring 9 multi-talented artists in 9 outstanding tracks. Volume 1 covers styles of pop, dub, bass, and experimental club. You are presented with nothing but originals such as Bohkeh's blissful " Luv " or In//Put's wild piece "Get2Me." Featuring artists like Spré , YÅ«gen , Foxen , and many more, there's a sound for any mood in mind. Take a listen to Untldlife's Volume 1 comp below and get ready to discover the chest of undiscovered sounds! Also! Catch Untldlife's next event this Thursday with us at the XOX Pub! RSVP and info  here ! Follow Untldlife on: SoundCloud Twitter

SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT: UNTLDL!VE

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UNTITLED LIFE X MELTING OF AGE PRESENTS: UNTLDL!VE 2 YEAR CELEBRATION We're back with another unmissable show and we've teamed up with Untitled Life for their 2 year celebration in curating LA events in keeping club music alive! From the Bay to the IE, the roster features artists from all around the Golden State for one night on Thursday, April 5th. With free admission, Open Aux sets, and exclusive drink deals, get ready for a blockbuster bash! Below check out the event details as well as our hefty lineup of artists! Save the date today! Follow Untitled Life on: Twitter Instagram Website RSVP here ! When: Thursday, April 5th Time: 8:30pm-2am Open Aux Sets: 8:30pm-9:30pm (20 minute slots) Where: XOX Pub & Restaurant 18250 Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA 91748 Ages: 18+ Lineup: Airynore Bohkeh CHEMTRAIL Matte B2B Shy Twin Ramen Boy Spré Suave Masta tdoyle YUNA YUNA

ARTIST Q&A: BOHKEH'S NEW TRACK

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"HOLD YOU" Rj Lim, aka Bohkeh, releases a fresh funky new track titled "Hold You"! With spring in our midst, Bohkeh captures a sweet sound of playful synths and vocals that gets us in the mood for the warm seasons. His signature style of sugary beats and popping drums infuse in every release. Especially in "Hold You," the gravity of pop and soul bounce back n forth on your speakers. Below check out our Artist Q&A with the one and only Bohkeh all about his track "Hold You"! Available for download here ! Follow Bohkeh on: SoundCloud Twitter Instagram Cover by: @DEVONDIGITAL_ Photo by: Landon Harris What was the inspiration for “Hold You”? Honestly, just like a lot of the songs I write, I start off blind and not knowing what the feel or structure I want to grasp. This piece actually had lots of turns before its finished product. I for sure wanted to make it a spring track since festival season is here hence, the watermelon on t

NEW STEREOFIELD RELEASE

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"CONTROL." - STEREOFIELD UK label, Table 26 , spotlight a new artist who is taking a grip on a fresh original sound through a recent release titled, "Control."! Stereofield squeezes sounds of gloomy house and trap giving a stirring atmosphere to the track. The mellow bass and the trickling drum work wrap around static beats for a smooth 2-minute trip. With only a handful of tracks released, stereofield paces into the race by creating daunting cinematic pieces for listeners to linger on. Below share and listen to stereofield's "Control."! Follow stereofield on: SoundCloud Twitter

NEW XAVI TRACK

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"EYEDEE" - XAVI Released on Surreal Recordings , St. Louis producer Xavi molds and builds a thrilling suspenseful track titled, "EYEDEE." The bass crumbles your senses and the synth use breaks the boundaries of bass and electro music. The heavy narrative paired with the chime and ring of beats bringing warning of what your ears will enter into within the next seconds is like being stuck in a never-ending sleep paralysis nightmare. But don't fret, this nightmare brings the only anticipation where you can't and won't stop dwelling in its captivating mystery of crackles and roars. Below share and listen to Xavi's "EYEDEE"! Available for download here ! Follow Xavi on: SoundCloud Twitter 

NEW WATER SPIRIT REMIX

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"GLITCH BOY" - K?D (WATER SPIRIT REMIX) From Orlando, Florida, producer Water Spirit takes off with a new remix of K?d's "Glitch Boy"! Dropped with a neon Launchpad performance video , Water Spirit entertains us all with rumbling synths and glorious bass that tickle the ears. The remix is filled with heartfelt strings and gives the original a lightning strike of glowing ambiance and sound structure. Below listen and share Water Spirit's remix of "Glitch Boy" as well as his captivating Launchpad performance! Available for download here ! Follow Water Spirit on: SoundCloud Twitter

TOTAL MELTDOWN #15

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PLAYLIST SERIES For this playlist, listen to these 38 tracks we have dug to discover from the past month! From new Warpstr, sumthin sumthin, and illusive to music from internet labels DESKPOP and Moving Castle, there is somthing for everyone's ears and enjoyment. Below check out TOTAL MELTDOWN #15 as well as all the artists featured on the playlist! Cover by: @devon_txt Follow MELTING OF AGE on: Twitter SoundCloud

NEW RAD CAT REMIX

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"YOU ARE HERE" - SATICA (RAD CAT REMIX) Written by: roshux San Diego based producer Rad Cat just released a new remix of Satica’s “You Are Here” through the Moving Castle label, and it’s a very groovy, future rendition of the original track. Rad Cat uses Satica’s beautiful vocals and pushes them to the limit with a new instrumental that’s filled with heavy trap drums and warm synths, which compliment each other very well throughout the track. This remix is a perfect example of Rad Cat’s signature future sound, that continues to evolve and set the bar for the genre. Check the links below to listen to this track, and follow Rad Cat & Moving Castle on SoundCloud. Available for purchase/stream here ! Follow Rad Cat on: SoundCloud Twitter Follow Satica on: SoundCloud Twitter

NEW POST BOY EP

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POST BOY Written by:  roshux Post Boy’s new self-titled EP,  Post Boy, is a 4 track, 16-minute piece that’s a great listen for any mood. The first track “ New Crown ” starts off with soothing space-like and digital sounds, then leads into a beautiful guitar and vocal follow-up that sets the tone for the rest of the song. Progressing through the EP is very smooth, as all of the tracks here share a similar sound while still being unique in their own way. " Basic Laws " has a more “raw” feel to it with the use of a whining guitar lead and heavy drums, while " Marble " seems like it’s composed entirely of digital sounds like tastefully layered synths, giving it an atmospheric vibe. " Raspy " makes for an excellent outro track due to its relaxing vocals, and more subtle but still outstanding instrumental. Below share and listen to Post Boy ! Available for purchase here ! Follow Post Boy on: SoundCloud Twitter Follow Galaxy Swim Team on: SoundCloud

PREMIERE: CAVAN BRADY RELEASE

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"BATS IN THE BELFRY" Atlanta artist, Cavan Brady, has been teasing and withholding music from everyone for quite some time. After dropping his cover of Lil Uzi Vert's " XO Tour LliF3 ," it gave us a glimpse of what direction the producer/vocalist is heading towards. With a brand new original titled, "Bats In The Belfry," Cavan delivers a sweet acoustic piece where the melody and lyrics uphold triumphant artistry for his wave of new music. Its pure breakthrough from the mini hiatus. The rich vocals and beautiful strings of the guitar dawn with candid exposure and melancholy mood. "Bats In The Belfry" display that Cavan's talents lie more than in just production but also lyricism that reborn him into a sensational singer/songwriter. With much excitement, we proudly premiere Cavan Brady's new release "Bats In The Belfry" on MELTING OF AGE! Take a listen and share below! Available for download here ! Follow Cavan Brady o

NEW FRAXIOM TRACK

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"BRAIN FREEZE" Written by: roshux Boston producer, Fraxiom, just released a long-awaited track under the Hyperpop Collective called "Brain Freeze", and it’s the most “frax” thing we’ve ever heard. From start to finish, it’s like there’s at least 3 detailed songs playing at different points in the track. The way Fraxiom layers all the instruments and sounds in this track is very coordinated, while being cute, quirky, and somehow all over the place. There’s definitely a “future-esque” sound to this song, with some pop influences, great melodies, and surprisingly deep basslines. Give Fraxiom and other Hyperpop Collective producers a listen with the link below! Available for download here ! Follow Fraxiom on: SoundCloud Twitter Art by: Shady Monk

NEW STEREO CUBE TRACK

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"ELEPHANT WALK" Artist collective and label, Night Owl Collective , presents to us a new track from London producer Stereo Cube off of their on going  Feel Trip Vol.3 compilation. Titled "Elephant Walk," the release stampedes with eccentric synth work and metalling bass. Sampling the shrieking call of the largest land creature, the track displays a darker and deeper style of chill music than what this UK artist usually creates. The track begins with a blissful intro full of airy beats, but then seconds in, the track transforms into a ticking time bomb of unrelinquishing brass and bass. Below share and listen to Stereo Cube's "Elephant Walk"! Available for download here ! Follow Stereo Cube on: SoundCloud Twitter

NEW GENERIC. RELEASE

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"ICE" So-Cal based group, Generic., ironically drops a firey track titled "ICE" from their upcoming album Space Juice Vol.2: Identities ! Produced by Pettie and performed by Zarek , Petti, Andre Santi , and PINK , the whimsical hip-hop rhythm, and saucy rhyme have Generic as a glowing rap group in the SoundCloud community. With a release like this, the growing anticipation for their next album has their audience on their toes for what they will deliver next! Below share and listen to Generic.'s "ICE"! Available for purchase here ! Follow Generic. on: SoundCloud Twitter

NEW CHUCK SUTTON TRACK

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"SIDEWALK" New Jersey producer, Chuck Sutton, cranks out a new hefty track titled, "Sidewalk"! The track is injected with incredible sound design and shoulder groove vocals from Sutton himself. "Sidewalk" simmers with spicy sour beats that pop and twist displaying Chuck's undeniable talent in producing music that engages all senses of a listener. With his flavorful percussion and tasty beat samples, this producer will consistently leave you wanting more. Below take a quick stroll with a listen to Chuck Sutton's "Sidewalk"! Available for download here ! Follow Chuck Sutton on: SoundCloud Twitter

NEW YUKI AME RELEASE

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"CIRCLES" From the city of Bristol, producer Yuki Ame collaborates with vocalist and lyricist ZOE on their new release "Circles"! Released via the London based collective Panel , the mellow beats, and breathy vocals glitch and softly caress every second of the track. The first single from his upcoming EP, Anamnesis , Yuki Ame shifts from hip-hop to a newer style of electronic music. Blending a combination of club, acoustic harmonies, and experimental synths, "Circles" gives listeners a delicious sense of what his new music will sway in. Below share and listen to Yuki Ame's "Circles" featuring ZOE! Also, catch his live performance at London's Birthdays with Jadu Heart and [ K S R ] on March 16th! Available for purchase here ! Follow Yuki Ame on: SoundCloud Twitter

NEW HIKEII TRACK

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"CASKETS" - PARTY FAVOR & NJOMZA FT. FKI 1ST (HIKEII REMIX) LA producer, hikeii, is back again with an iconic remix of Party Favor and NJOMZA's " Caskets " featuring FKi 1st! The jersey club flares and rolling bass keep you on your toes and the consistent use of high pitched vocals mark as a hikeii signature sound. The remix is lighted with brightly used tropical beats and is wrapped in snaps and claps for the perfect track to drop in any DJ set. Teasing us with many major projects on the way, we can't wait to see what else this super active artist drops next! Below share and listen to hikeii's remix of "Caskets"! Follow hikeii on: SoundCloud Twitter

POINT OF VIEW INTERVIEW #64

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PRODUCER/DJ: KWON Surrounding yourself daily with inspiration and hard-working peers, the mirroring effect can build marvelous outcomes. Kwon, a producer who resides in the vast city of Los Angeles, thoroughly represents a figure of this truth. From official remixes for artists like Jai Wolf and Big Beat Records , Kwon escalates his art with every track that is released. You may have seen him on your SoundCloud feed or perhaps on this very blog, nonetheless his name and music is seamlessly being heard from ear to ear. With almost 6 years of producing electronic music under his belt, Kwon takes great strides in the scene such as one of his most notable songs " Reflection Pool ." This is only the beginning for this talented producer, and keeping tabs on what his next moves are would reap but only grand results. Speaking of moves, catch him throwing it down at Moving Castle's mini-fest show January 27th! Below read all about Kwon's inspirations and journey as a

NEW ROBOKID TRACK

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"WORTH IT"  From his new EP, Apart , LA producer, Robokid, takes off with an exceptional piece titled, "Worth It"! Vocals by Robokid himself, the track mixes in pop and house instrumentals creating a catchy tune for your ears to feed on. Lyrics of honesty and life's unexpected experiences, "Worth It" encases the emotional aspect of the EP. Released through LA-based label Moving Castle , Robokid establishes his own sound and voice through this new project. Below share and listen to Robokid's "Worth It" and the rest of his new EP! Available for purchase here ! Follow Robokid on: SoundCloud Twitter Spotify

MELTING OF AGE'S DEBUT COMPILATION

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SYNTHESIS: VOLUME 1 After years of publishing our music/art discoveries on this blog, the community has shown us that true artistry has no boundaries. To start off our official 3rd year of MELTING OF AGE, we thought a compilation would be the best fitting. Compiled of artists we have admired over our time as a blog, SYNTHESIS: VOLUME 1 constructs, to what we hope, a cohesive album full of original pieces that best represents MOA. For this first comp, we collected a total of 13 artists from around the world to showcase their workmanship in production and songwriting. From heated house to experimental club music, we are excited to present SYNTHESIS: VOLUME 1 as the first edition to our new compilation series! Below share and listen to SYNTHESIS: VOLUME 1! Available on all platforms here ! Lineup: Airynore Skintrest Ramen Boy x DJ AL Evar Slow Shudder Ehiorobo x Omniboi Pooldad Blank Halpe Rappture Abbi Press Artwork by:  @devon_txt  /  devon.digital

SINGLE DROP: EHIOROBO X OMNIBOI

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"1 SLASH MILLION" Written by: roshux The first single released off of the new MOA compilation by Los Angeles based producer Omniboi, and New Jersey vocalist/producer Ehiorobo, is a wonderful combination of their two very unique styles in music. Omniboi’s jazzy production synchronizes perfectly with Ehiorobo’s R&b style vocals on "1 Slash Million." The track starts off with some attention grabbing vocals from Ehi paired with Omni’s unique production, leading into a lovely chorus that's so catchy it’ll be stuck in your head for days, then wraps up with a soft ending and heavy bassline. Every second of this tune is a showcase of both artists’ strong points in music, and it clearly shows. If this track is any indicator of how good the rest of the compilation is going to be, you’re all in for a real treat! Below share and listen to Ehiorobo and Omniboi's "1 Slash Million"! Available for download here ! Keep an eye out for SYNTHESIS: VOLUME 1