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 024 features the diverse and vibrant sounds of Malana, Chase Zera, and du0.

Malana - Candy

We’ve previously featured Norwich based producer Malana, and now he’s back with ‘Candy’.

‘Candy’ opts for a reflective tone that flows with a sense of bewilderment. Spacious pads meld with distant percussion and sensual synths, generating a textured soundscape that sings to the soul. The record’s meditative nature explores the human condition as hypnotic vocal samples glide across the bed of blissful production. The amalgamation of production prowess and considered emotion position ‘Candy’ above its counterparts.

Malana continues to impress with each release, and I can’t wait to hear what’s to come.

Chase Zera - Bring Me Down

Sydney dance pop queen, Chase Zera has burst back into the scene with ‘Bring Me Down’.

I had the pleasure of witnessing Chase Zera perform ‘Bring Me Down’ at WEEK END CLUB in September last year; you can read about that, HERE. With the record’s world wide release, the ethereal and dance inducing production and lively lyricism of the record came rushing back with vivid intensity. The Chase Zera project is undoubtably one of the most exciting artistic endeavours coming from the harbour city, with ‘Bring Me Down’ being a testament to that sentiment.

I’ll be watching closely as Chase Zera asserts herself as a fundamental figure within the Australian pop and electronic landscapes.

du0 - Number (Feat. Brandyn Burnette)

The team at Futuremag Music and I have been a big fans of du0 for a while now. Teaming up with Brandyn Burnette, the release of ‘Number’ is another impressive release from the Brisbane based producer.

Blending soulful vocals courtesy of Brandyn Burnette with a rich deep house production bed, ‘Number’ is a hefty release that hits all the marks. Analogue elements flutter as sonorous electronica resonates. This layering of minute aspects culminate to forge a robust record full of character and sonic sentiment. As duo and Brandyn Burnette’s expertise combine a single is formed that reflects the artistic aptitude of both creatives.

With du0 signing to Central Station Records, I can’t wait to hear more standout releases.