Words by Luke Byatt

Welcome to Future Focus, an editorial series providing a personable glimpse into some of best music releasing in the scene. Future Focus 018 features the diverse and vibrant sounds of Self Tape, Tise Jones, Yuto., and Henry Green.

Self Tape - Freehold (Feat. Isadora)

Sydney’s Self Tape has returned with ‘Freehold’ featuring Isadora on vocal duties.

‘Freehold is another sensuous single from Self Tape’s forthcoming EP due out next month. The record retains the grooving club house vibes of his catalogue while also tapping into a more vocal driven aura. Bubbly beats and sweeping synths gradually envelope the record as Isadora’s lush lyrics and vivid vocals delicately dance amongst steamy samples. If you’re a regular reader of Future Focus, you’d know I’m a massive fan of the harbour city producer, with ‘Freehold’ being a fine addition to his impressive discography.

Be sure to listen to Self Tape’s AM mix series in preparation for his debut EP.

Tise Jones - Fun Club

Tech house is certainly one of the powerhouse genres of 2020, and Tise Jones’ debut, ‘Fun Club’ slices through the commonalty with vigour.

‘Fun Club’ isn’t your regular tech house banger, rather it is a masterclass into the genre’s intricacies and an insight to why it’s one of the strongest sonics in the club space. Throughout its four minute duration, the record taps into the primal sense of dance. From the driving beats, to the striking samples and the swirling synths, ‘Fun Club’ is the soundscape to compliment your sinuous journey to euphoria. If you love Wongo, or FISHER, Tise Jones’ ‘Fun Club’ should be on your watch list.

With a remix of What So Not and one original under his belt, Tise Jones is rapidly rising through the ranks. You can read more about that, via our interview with the artist HERE.

Yuto. - Tell Me (Feat. Julia Lostrom)

Melbourne duo Yuto. have been on my radar for a hot minute, and with the release of ‘Tell Me’, the pair are solidly in my sights.

Featuring the heavenly vocal performance of Julia Lostrom, ‘Tell Me’ is a graceful affair that caresses the senses. With swooning neo soul elements and a limber electronic aura, Yuto. have created a personable record that sings to the soul. ‘Tell Me’ is a vessel for daydreaming, on numerous occasions (even while writing this) I’ve been lulled into a realm of tranquil beauty, where the single’s sonic guides my imagination.

Yuto.’s impressive aptitude to generate an absorbing aura with their music have landed them a position on my favourites list.

Henry Green - Fabric

Henry Green has gifted us another taste of his forthcoming album with the release of ‘Fabric’.

A minimalist structure and an affectionate aura is central to ‘Fabric’. Blanketed with a warm and inviting tone, the record is an encouragement to slow down and take stock of what is important in life. Although spacious, Henry Green exquisitely expresses a tender touch with the mostly acoustic stems. Faint electronica blossoms throughout, adding serene texture to the single. Henry Green’s deep-seated understanding of music’s innate attachment to emotion is fully expressed within ‘Fabric’.

I can’t wait for Henry Green’s forthcoming album, due out later this year.