Urban Waves

PRNDL.wav is the new EP by Los Angeles based producer and performer Adam Rochelle aka PRNDL. The album is a really good showcase of Adam’s musical range and style. Each track is of a different genre and rhythmic signature while keeping the jazz elements as a constant. It’s like the depiction of an adventure through soundscape with a positive and happy vibe. A door to the artist’s inner sanctum, PRNDL.wav is a collection of sounds that defines PRNDL’s current musical perspective. While his influences come from all directions, he finds himself in the middle of it all creating his own musical experience. Expressing his own unbridled creativity which ultimately is the essence behind PRNDL.wav.

Music written, recorded, mixed and produced by PRNDL

Mastering by sterilOne at STAUB engineering, Vienna

Artwork by nothin_viewer

Here's Lito Akari's latest joint "Astral Traveling" titled as an homage to the great Lonnie Liston Smith. The song blends with brio hip hop beats, jazz fusion and funk.In a very playful manner Lito Akari succeeds to elevate the mind. Utilizing a large spectral soundscape, each instrument comes into play with just the right timing. The song will take you on a cosmic voyage, so put on your mental space suit.

Music by https://soundcloud.com/lito-akari

Artwork by NOCIVO_HQ

Here's the newest single by Australia based Dutch producer Stan Forebee. “Walk with Me” is about getting up, learning from your mistakes, dealing with life and walking in a positive light, changing the world around us one step at a time. The uplifting melody, dreamy rhodes & piano chord progressions and trademark snappy Stan Forebee drums on “Walk with Me” resemble hope and encouragement. This song was made on the day when war returned to Europe.

Music by https://soundcloud.com/stanforebee

Here’s “A Cat Named Cinnamon” by Los Angeles based musician and producer Adam Rochelle aka PRNDL. Lately Adam has been working on a lot of lofi productions, so he decided to channel that vibe but more upbeat. While in a house-ier production mood, he felt drawn back to a jazz ballad he previously wrote (but never used). Using the original chord progression, he started producing this song with the energy of a mid-tempo jazz tune. So what started as a Jazz ballad ended up being a house-y upbeat jazz crossover. The result is simply wonderful, a lighthearted, playful and danceable tune with no restraints. As every detail is carefully manufactured here, something else can be discovered on each new play. This is a song that will provide a lot of joy and excitement.

It is also part of the upcoming EP by PRNDL that will release on Urban Waves Records April 14.

Music by https://soundcloud.com/prndl-prndl

Artwork by nothin_viewer

Here's a lovely new song by our dear friend invention_. Sprouts was written in anticipation of the first days of Spring. The instruments are symbolizing nature's rebirth and the transition of Seasons. As we are longing for this annual magical phenomenon, the song deliver a much awaited relief. With a joyful upbeat, it's almost like it tells a wonderful story that takes us for a walk in an enchanted forest. This is the perfect track in celebration of the new Spring season to come!

Music by https://soundcloud.com/invention

Artwork by https://soundcloud.com/invention

Mastering by Mike sterilOne at StaubAudio

Released by Urban Waves Records

'Voyagers' is the new single by the two Dutch musicians and producers DESH & delaney.. It was carefully recorded and mixed in delaney.'s home studio in Amsterdam where the two artists frequently work together. They wanted the song to feel nostalgic so they worked on an emotive vibe that evokes their own dear memories. This is how they came up with the title "Voyagers" as it reminds them of the many times being on the road together. The song's strength lies in it representing a powerful bond between the two artists. Beautifully crafted, each element of the song blends in perfectly together. Resulting in an exciting and emotional journey with a heartwarming atmosphere.

Music by https://soundcloud.com/deshbeatz & https://soundcloud.com/delaney-nelom

https://www.instagram.com/deshdrums/

https://www.instagram.com/delaney_hf/

Artwork by Irina Perju

https://www.instagram.com/irina.perju/

Mastering by Mike Sterilone Weidinger

https://www.instagram.com/staubaudio_sterilone/

Released by https://soundcloud.com/urbanwaves

Danish producer Shatter Hands brought us this head nodding banger of a track. Written as an ode to his crew "Berlin Zoo”, as well as a nod and homage to the legendary radio show C.M Famalam. The composition is a throwback to boombap but with modernized synths and sequencer work. Not to mention the underlining heavy bass supporting the entire song as a rock solid foundation. The song will take you on a trip, riding a spacey subway during the mid 2000's. So buckle up and enjoy the journey.

Music by https://soundcloud.com/shatter-hands

Hailing from Tokyo Japan, yanaco is an adventurous beatmaker and producer dropping his first EP to-day. His approach to lofi beats is much more old school and underground as of what we're used to in this day and age. Using textures and rhythms at his advantage he provides a free range of cinematic and ambient heavy songs of various genres and all blending perfectly together. With the common theme being "the fun of dancing innocently and the importance of uniting with the invisible".

Grab the full tape from our Bandcamp or website for free.

Part of our ongoing series "Parallel Voices" this week we bring you Dragonfly 44 by artist and producer pantology, harnessing a multi-genre sound of undeniable depth. Raised by musicians and starting classical study at the age of 2, he has since seamlessly integrated his influences of jazz, soul, hip hop, funk, and metal. With his new single “Dragonfly 44”, pantology instantly grabs listeners and into a rippling, virtuosic space, evoking with an almost cinematic flair the galaxy for which it is named. A newer artist to the scene, he has nonetheless begun earning success in the the world of post-lo-fi and electronic beat productions. While building on his previous work, this track stands apart, pushing his boundaries into fresh fusion territory.

Parallel voices is a series and compilation curated by Slowya.roll for Urban Waves Records. The main focus is to present future fusion music. Blending genres like Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop and Electronic.

Music by https://soundcloud.com/pantology

Artwork by NocivoHQ

Here's a heartwarming and nostalgic song by the Californian producer Joe Nora. The particularity of the song and also very proper to Joe's style is the upbeat over chill-ambient melodies, which in contrast provokes happiness and melancholy at the same time and gives a feeling of bitter-sweetness. Perfect for the season's end.

“Can’t Wait” is an upbeat and energetic jazzy beat with some Summer-y nostalgia to it. Joe Nora made it over the Summer in LA and to him it feels like the excitement you feel when you know there’s fun plans or exciting things on the horizon. It brings back memories of riding around with friends and finding new cool things to explore as a kid.

Music & art by https://soundcloud.com/joenoraa