Art: Mocktail, 5AM
The Rust Music is proud to release it's sophomore compilation album, Oxidized Vol. 2. Featuring 26 producers from across both coasts of the US, Canada, and Scotland, this collection of tracks boasts meticulous composition, arrangement, sound design, and cohesion.
It encompasses multiple styles and flavors of glitch, neuro, psy, IDM, downtempo, dubstep, trip-hop and lo-fi hip-hop.
100% of proceeds will go to Hurricane Maria Relief.
What tends to separate electronic producers in a vast sea of equivalency is their approach to musicality; the tonality, notation, instrumental dialogue, and sonic color palette chosen by particular artists are what sets them apart from the pack.
MALAKAI breathes that methodology tenfold, and his most recent release, Saros should make that lucid to those not in the know. A choice blend of downtempo and glitch hop, abrasiveness is left at the door in favor of curating a soothing journey full of melodious interplay, expert percussion programming,
Art: Oscar Vazquez
Take a slow and soothing stroll through the radiant sonic everglades of Lusidelia. The path is laden with multichromatic flora, divine nourishment from the mushroom kingdom, and a choral cacophony of highly memorable amphibians. Missouri's Lusid creates unspoken narrative in his productions, and “Unfrogettable Toad” is a prime example of the artist's dexterity for musical allegory. The calculated builds, the vibrant explosions of flavor, and the dynamic patterns unfurl with a graceful cadence that takes the mind elsewhere.
Kitsune is the culmination of Foxtail's exploits into the expanse of sound sculpting. The artist draws influence from a mélange of inspiration - classical music, video game soundtracks, Japanese culture, and the gorgeous mountainous landscapes of Utah are just a few examples of what has helped shape Foxtail's music. The magnificent milieu of the world he's created is laden with the illustriousness of velvet and the vigor of a cold winter snowstorm. As comforting as a mug of cocoa, and as charming as the sly fox that inspired his namesake.
In late 2015 I started building weekly playlists as a platform for me to share some of my favorite tunes that I found rummaging through SoundCloud. I enjoyed writing about tracks as I listened to them, and I realized that there's just such an incredible breadth of music being released every single day. Why not combine the two? It's overwhelming, and the sad truth is that much of it might not ever get the admiration it deserves.
This is why I created The Rust - I wanted to spread the music to the masses, and share the music that inspires me with people who would appreciate and vibe with it. That's what I've finally gotten the chance to do with Oxidized - Volume One.
This compilation is a collection of 10 tracks from 11 astonishingly talented musicians, all of which I'm happy to call friends. This project has been in the works for a long time, and I'm elated to finally share each of these spectacular works of art with you.
Normally when I post things on The Rust, I give a lengthy description and my detailed opinions on the piece. However, this time i'm sharing music with you, not words - I think I'll let it speak for itself.
Thanks for staying chooned. It's because of all of you that I do this...
All proceeds of the compilation will be donated to ACLU Worldwide
