Future Focus 054: Cabu, warner case, Kendl

Words by Brooke Gibbs, Lukey Byatt, Justin Pix

Welcome to Future Focus, an editorial series providing a personable glimpse into some of best music releasing in the scene. Future Focus 054 features the diverse and vibrant sounds of Cabu, warner case, and Kendl.

Cabu - Process (Feat. Ta-Ku & Milan Ring)

By Brooke Gibbs

Producer, Cabo has released the most chill R&B track you will ever come across.

Hypnotically bouncy, ‘Process’ features fellow down-under heavyweights Ta-ku and Milan Ring. With heavenly synth pads, and crisp percussive elements, the track is further complemented by the ethereal voices of Ta-ku and Milan Ring who harmonically push the sonic envelope to make this track an infallible, groovy knockout. The track presents a groovy, chill house, cruiser-type beat. It’s mellow, but at the same time, hella chill. Showcasing a well-honed, jubilant R&B/Soul aesthetic, ‘Process’ has quickly found its home in multiple of my Spotify playlists.

Cabu won over my heart back in 2017 with his debut EP, Twenty Three, and has well and truly outdone himself with his latest work. ‘Process’ gives a tasty slice of Cabu’s upcoming project set for release early next year. The project will serve a synthesis of great collaborators and creatives. His work fuses effortlessly between dancefloor-ready anthems. ‘Process’ is a release by 823 Records - the brainchild of Jakarta and Ta-Ku, and it gives us a taste of what’s coming from these artistic and creative powerhouses.

warner case x Didi Han - alone with you

By Lukey Byatt

House daddy, warner case is back with ‘alone with you’, an ultimate Dance team up with Didi Han.

I’ve gushed on numerous occasions about warner case’s production prowess, and the release of ‘alone with you’ is no exception. Leaning towards the more eclectic side of House synonymous with Park Hye Jin and Yaeji; the single boasts a buoyant persona. This results in the perfect bed for Didi Han’s lavish lyricism to dance around warner case’s gregarious sonant sonics.

I am utterly in love with practically every release that warner case drops! I can’t wait for the next one!

Kendl - Soak

By Justin Pix

Melbourne powerhouse producer, Kendl warms the air with the resounding ‘Soak’; a beautiful track utilising the hopeful harmonies of indie dance and bright synths.

Starting with beautiful piano hits, ‘Soak’ introduces the listener into Kendl’s minimally energetic style. Hypnotic Garage drums shepherd the listener into the warm groove the percussion leads with, wrapping itself around beautiful backing synths. The uplifting atmosphere usher hopeful hits of vivid synths, tasking the track as an excellent refresher for the soul. Utilising crepuscular tones confined within a youthful Indie Dance beat, the track sprightly paves the way for the summer, making a fine addition to Kendl’s arsenal.