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Premiere: “Sechelt” | pete.mcm | Phelt Phinds 035

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Premiere: “Sechelt” | pete.mcm | Phelt Phinds 035

“Sechelt” feels meditative, not only for the artist, ruminating on his journey to self-improvement, but also how it encourages the listener to engage. Inspiring idle time for reflection, the composition guides one through a delicate balance between hopefulness and melancholy.
“Are You Looking Up” | Mk.Gee | Phelt Phinds 034

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“Are You Looking Up” | Mk.Gee | Phelt Phinds 034

This at times busy ear space gives a nostalgic ambience to the track, like discovering a song in the bustling warmth of a café or crowded bar for the first time.
“A Cold Sunday” | Lil Yachty | Phelt Phinds 033

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“A Cold Sunday” | Lil Yachty | Phelt Phinds 033

Dressed stylishly in a patterned blue bandana, long-sleeve white tee and furry boots the artist flows lyrically on situation-ships with women, stupid financial decisions and the pitfalls of getting famous far too young.
“Muziqa Heywèté” | Getatchew Mekurya | Phelt Phinds 032

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“Muziqa Heywèté” | Getatchew Mekurya | Phelt Phinds 032

Part of his Negus of Ethiopian Sax album, the 3:10 minute track is a brassy portal to our very own lands of milk and honey. The saxophone beckons desire; and stirs an acute longing for something we didn’t realise we wanted.
TROVE 005 | Command D

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TROVE 005 | Command D

Command D (Charley Fester) has been making the right kind of sounds lately with club heads across Australia and the rest of the world latching onto his deep, dubby and delightful creations.
“All The Way” | Squidgenini | Phelt Phinds 031

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“All The Way” | Squidgenini | Phelt Phinds 031

Lines like “I don’t want to be here all of my life” and “Living my life, doing what I say,” are empowering and resonate universally. There’s a Nai Palm-esque (Hiatus Kaiyote) flavour to Squidgenini’s vocal tone–each note dripping in soul and indefinable magic.
Premiere | Oliver Henry Live Stream | Civic Underground

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Premiere | Oliver Henry Live Stream | Civic Underground

Today, we’re lucky enough to premiere the live stream of Henry’s set – a journey sprinkled with never before heard edits from the man himself. By the looks of things, this was one hell of a time at the controls as well as for those on the dancefloor.
TROVE 004 | Lovejoy

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TROVE 004 | Lovejoy

Today’s selections come at a time when we have never been further apart. Morgan’s recently taken up some work as a Music Coordinator in a remote community in the NT, & I (Jack) am right now sitting in my accommodation in Tanzania.
“Lebanese Blonde” | Thievery Corporation | Phelt Phinds 30

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“Lebanese Blonde” | Thievery Corporation | Phelt Phinds 30

A fitting soundtrack to an elegant bank heist montage; iconic of a turn-of-the-century film. Or the diegetic music spilling out of our protagonist’s radio, as they drive at a mysterious hour; slightly tinted sunglasses, sardonic silk shirt & cigarette smoke plumes a gogo.
“Harmonix” | Tom VR & Louf | Phelt Phinds 029

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“Harmonix” | Tom VR & Louf | Phelt Phinds 029

Listening to this reminds me of watching flowers bloom in timelapse, a beautiful evolution made up of distinct and appealing stages.
“Notice Me” | SZA | Phelt Phinds 028

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“Notice Me” | SZA | Phelt Phinds 028

Seemingly, “Notice Me” is all about how hard it is to totally let go of a relationship. SZA is contradicted, in her head she knows it’s over but her heart still yearns for that special someone.

TROVE 003 | Angus Mills

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TROVE 003 | Angus Mills

Seeing as “Alva” blew us away we had to ask the producer what tracks made by his peers have resonated with him recently.
“You Forget” | Oliver Henry & Keepa | Phelt Phinds 027

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“You Forget” | Oliver Henry & Keepa | Phelt Phinds 027

Moving vocals wrap themselves around lush instrumentation as the collaborators take you to the skies. There’s an intriguing dichotomy between heartache and hope in Keepa’s vocal delivery – mourning and celebrating a relationship simultaneously.
TROVE 002 | Low~D

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TROVE 002 | Low~D

For our second edition of TROVE, we’ve invited one of the smiliest selectors Eora has to offer and a member of our Phelt Writer’s family. Low~D (Jack Cody) decided to start stringing tracks together after gazing too long at his records sitting idly at home.
TROVE 001 | SAIDAH

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TROVE 001 | SAIDAH

Welcome to Trove. A series where we chat to our favourite music purveyors about five tracks that have hit differently recently and how each one came into their lives. The inaugural treasures come courtesy of SAIDAH (Zoe Saidah).
‘TWO SHRiMPS’ (feat. Mac DeMarco) | DOMi & JD BECK | Phelt Phinds 026

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‘TWO SHRiMPS’ (feat. Mac DeMarco) | DOMi & JD BECK | Phelt Phinds 026

There’s a contagious urgency to DOMi and JD BECK’s instrumentation. You can’t escape it. It sucks you into a musical centrifuge, a place that’s free of fear and full of love.
‘Years In The Ground’ | Patrick Holland | Phelt Phinds 025

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‘Years In The Ground’ | Patrick Holland | Phelt Phinds 025

Made up of stark electric guitar riffs and soothing percussion, the singer-songwriter spruiks an important message. He encourages us to make the most out of the time we have here before we all end up six feet under.
‘Wish’ | Four Songs EP | Blood Orange | Phelt Phinds 024

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‘Wish’ | Four Songs EP | Blood Orange | Phelt Phinds 024

‘Wish’ is the one we keep playing over and over. Founded on soft snares and hazy synths, Hynes has crafted a record that’s purpose-built for car rides. We’re talking about those trips where you’re driving on auto-pilot and your mind’s in far-off places. 
‘EYES’ | The Blaze | Single | Recent Release

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‘EYES’ | The Blaze | Single | Recent Release

In this latest offering ‘EYES’, the pair return to their forceful synths and enveloping chords. It’s made for loud speakers, the kind from the famous Maxwell ad that literally pushed your favourite champagne into your outstretched hand. 
‘Silent Hill’ ft. Kodak Black | Kendrick Lamar | Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers LP | Phelt Phinds 023

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‘Silent Hill’ ft. Kodak Black | Kendrick Lamar | Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers LP | Phelt Phinds 023

Buried deep in the album lies ‘Silent Hill’ featuring Florida native Kodak Black. Defined by rib rattling bass, sweet keys and shots fired from a futuristic firearm – this one is nasty. Deliberately spacious, the production gives both MCs the opportunity to speak their minds.
‘Good Days’ | SZA | Single | Phelt Phinds 022

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‘Good Days’ | SZA | Single | Phelt Phinds 022

‘Good Days’ is an inner monologue of hope and encouragement, a reason to keep on, keeping on. A message to shed past and present negativities and focus on the light and love ahead of us.
‘Let Go’ | Duskus | Healers Vol. 1 EP | Phelt Phinds 021

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‘Let Go’ | Duskus | Healers Vol. 1 EP | Phelt Phinds 021

At just 2:06, the record is a speedy affair, as Duskus leans into rave audio of years gone by. All that’s required is a crisp kick, bent synths and keystrokes that sound like they’re coming at you through the vastness of space.

Busy Bee | Elijah Something | Conspiracy | Phelt Pheatures

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Busy Bee | Elijah Something | Conspiracy | Phelt Pheatures

Eli’s path into this entrepreneurial multiverse began with a passion for music, in particular, the club kind. What started with absorbing family records and sacrificing overseas travel to purchase his first set of decks, soon became a fully-fledged love of dance.
‘Love Thang’ (Genius Of Time Rework) | First Choice | Phelt Phinds 020

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‘Love Thang’ (Genius Of Time Rework) | First Choice | Phelt Phinds 020

Tackling First Choice’s 1979 smash ‘Love Thang’, the Swedish duo of Alexander Berg and Nils Krogh hit a remix homerun. In true Genius Of Time style, the flip consists of considered sections that collectively slap.

Into The Depths | ‘Think Dolphins’ | Veptune | Recent Release

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Into The Depths | ‘Think Dolphins’ | Veptune | Recent Release

This most recent offering from the Sydney producer makes you want to light up a little something and Lilo away from all your problems across the ocean, or as Veptune puts it–”disappear into a calming, serene, electronic paradise”.
‘Troop’ | Peggy Gou | The Batman | Phelt Phinds 019

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‘Troop’ | Peggy Gou | The Batman | Phelt Phinds 019

‘Troop’ by South Korea’s Peggy Gou rears its head as the gorgeous Selina Kyle AKA Catwoman AKA Zoe Kravitz winds her way through the crowd at 44 Below. 
‘Starshine Blues’ | Kareem Ali | The Ballad of Mister Shine EP | Recent Release

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‘Starshine Blues’ | Kareem Ali | The Ballad of Mister Shine EP | Recent Release

Founded on a classic house kick with slinky jazz percussion, Kareem takes us on a voyage. Littered with off-the-cuff spoken word and sprightly trumpet, the track is an all-out celebration.
Introspective Dance | ‘Past Time’ EP | Willo | Recent Release

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Introspective Dance | ‘Past Time’ EP | Willo | Recent Release

Combining textural sound design with clean, beautiful beat-work, Willo has conjured something that is both current and nostalgic. ‘Past Time’ gives a musical sense of deja vu, capturing cravings for life’s little things in a neat four-track offering.
‘Right Down The Line’ | Gerry Rafferty | City To City LP | Phelt Phinds 018

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‘Right Down The Line’ | Gerry Rafferty | City To City LP | Phelt Phinds 018

Battling alcoholism for much of his life, it seems without this unnamed angel Gerry would have left the earth earlier than he did…Eerily, the track skips along merrily, even though its message is drenched in pain.
‘W/O You’ | Rino | Expanse EP | Phelt Phinds 017

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‘W/O You’ | Rino | Expanse EP | Phelt Phinds 017

Made up of gorgeous wind chimes, saintly vocal harmonies and fluttering synth lines, Rino perfectly bottles that feeling of longing, that yearning to be with the ones that matter most.
‘Feel The Feeling’ | Guy Contact | Drinking From The Mirage LP | Phelt Phinds 016

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‘Feel The Feeling’ | Guy Contact | Drinking From The Mirage LP | Phelt Phinds 016

‘Feel The Feeling’ is a liquid massage. A pensive ooze made up of deliciously phased-out breaks, placid keys and tones that remind me of a transcendental mantra.
‘Blue Sky Unravel’ | Tom VR | Please Keep Shimmering LP | Phelt Phinds 015

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‘Blue Sky Unravel’ | Tom VR | Please Keep Shimmering LP | Phelt Phinds 015

With a deft touch, the producer marries peculiar and disparate sounds as few others can. There’s a ricochet-like feeling to the notes like they’re glancing off a wall or skimming across the water’s surface. It’s intricate. It’s clever. It’s joyous.
‘No More Wonderland’ | Little Simz | Stillness In Wonderland LP | Phelt Phinds 014

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‘No More Wonderland’ | Little Simz | Stillness In Wonderland LP | Phelt Phinds 014

Little Simz dedicates her energy and heart on stage like something out of this world, when Simbi starts rapping; her focus is impenetrable, unstoppable.
‘End Of The Nite’ | ELLES | Summers Of Love EP | Phelt Phinds 013

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‘End Of The Nite’ | ELLES | Summers Of Love EP | Phelt Phinds 013

Not a whole lot is known about this producer whose bio reads “DJ & Artist from London.” This isn’t an issue, as ELLES lets the music do the talking, and it speaks gorgeously. Released by the all-inclusive Naive imprint out of Lisbon, this record is sure to make you beam!
‘Satisfied Minds’ | Miroji | New Release

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‘Satisfied Minds’ | Miroji | New Release

If you’re a sucker for bright yet dank electro-pop, then Miroji might just be your new obsession.
‘Promises’ | Cleo Sol | Mother LP | Phelt Phinds 012

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‘Promises’ | Cleo Sol | Mother LP | Phelt Phinds 012

‘Promises’ feels like an exploration of familial dialogue usually left untouched. The track has a gospel aura, where spacious rhythms carry lyrics with emotional weight. Within a letter full of promises, Cleo alludes to her mothers’ absence and makes space for forgiveness.
‘1170’ | Andy Golledge | Namoi EP | Phelt Phinds 011

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‘1170’ | Andy Golledge | Namoi EP | Phelt Phinds 011

Nostalgic swings made by Golledge’s vocal range are unmatched. He owns the kind of voice that convinces you that yours is just as soulful when singing along. His music is wholesome yet heartbreaking, bittersweet, and beautifully human.
‘Get Down’ (Lost.Act Edit) | Entity : London | Phelt Phinds 010

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‘Get Down’ (Lost.Act Edit) | Entity : London | Phelt Phinds 010

Utilising tasty 2-step rhythms and a famed Myron vocal sample, Russian producer Lost.Act delivers a remix that nips at your heels. There’s an infectious urgency—demanding folks get up to get down.
‘Eli’ | Fireboy DML | Apollo LP | Phelt Phinds 009

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‘Eli’ | Fireboy DML | Apollo LP | Phelt Phinds 009

The bamboo flute sample draws you in, and the poppy dancehall vibes keep you listening. According to the Nigerian artist–real name Adedamola Adefolahan–it’s all part of his distinct “Afro-Life” sound.
‘Hommage á Noir’ | Ralf Hildenbeutel | Hommage á Noir LP | Phelt Phinds 008

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‘Hommage á Noir’ | Ralf Hildenbeutel | Hommage á Noir LP | Phelt Phinds 008

While a city-wide lockdown is quiet, the lack of social interaction can be deafening. ‘Hommage á Noir’ is a record that’s beautiful and conducive to a remedial state of introspection. 
‘Presence’ | Anieszka | Single | Phelt Phinds 007

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‘Presence’ | Anieszka | Single | Phelt Phinds 007

I think “Aspire to inspire” is my favourite lyric of 2021. It’s uplifting. It’s motivating. It’s beautiful. If you’re in a rut, weave this into your daily mantra. 
‘Alone’ | Q | The Shave Experiment: Director’s Cut LP | Phelt Phinds 006

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‘Alone’ | Q | The Shave Experiment: Director’s Cut LP | Phelt Phinds 006

Streaming platforms provide an algorithmic buffet of falsetto professionals, making standing out in a sea of talent increasingly difficult. This is what makes the emergence of Q Marsden so unique. The virtually unsearchable solo artist is forging his own distinct path in a very crowded space.
‘When I Learned Your Name’ | Modern Pressure LP | Daniel Romano | Phelt Phinds 005

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‘When I Learned Your Name’ | Modern Pressure LP | Daniel Romano | Phelt Phinds 005

‘When I Learned Your Name’ is the kind of song you wish you wrote – but if you listen carefully enough, it just might be. This is a song of self-discovery, self-realisation and self-celebration.
‘Time (You & I)’ | Khruangbin | Mordechai LP | Phelt Phinds 004

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‘Time (You & I)’ | Khruangbin | Mordechai LP | Phelt Phinds 004

Arriving as track two off their sophomore LP Mordechai, (named after a beautiful stranger that irrevocably changed vocalist/bassist Laura Lee’s life for the better) there’s something super precious about this record.
‘Loveroom’ | Frank Harris & Maria Marquez | Echoes LP | Phelt Phinds 003

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‘Loveroom’ | Frank Harris & Maria Marquez | Echoes LP | Phelt Phinds 003

Acting as a time capsule into generally forgotten eras and sub-genres, re-press explorations of this kind are certainly a trend we notice growing in existence, and a welcomed one at that.
‘Life Is Perfecto’ | CFCF | memoryland LP | Phelt Phinds 002

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‘Life Is Perfecto’ | CFCF | memoryland LP | Phelt Phinds 002

Glitchy effects and snatches of conversation create their own urban network; uploading images of busy trains, digital billboards and peak hour rush. Inspired by Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s 2001 film Millennium Mambo, ‘Life Is Perfecto’ launches you through flashing tunnels, eases you down coastal highways, bringing you safely back to the city fringe.
‘Chasing It’ | Baba Stiltz | Journals EP | Phelt Phinds 001

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‘Chasing It’ | Baba Stiltz | Journals EP | Phelt Phinds 001

Beautiful in its simplicity, defined by melancholy guitar and languid drums, this feels like you’ve landed in a saloon. Not the kind where bar fights are a regularity but rather where folks relax, sip brews and tell warm tales.
On The Tease | Call Me If You Get Lost | Tyler, The Creator

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On The Tease | Call Me If You Get Lost | Tyler, The Creator

Opening with a monologue about his nomadic nature, Tyler recalls some of his memorable stops along the way from chasing dolphins on jet skis to holidays in Vienna. Right now though, it’s all about an undisclosed patisserie that leads him to his dream girl.
Actual Life | ‘Julia (Deep Diving)’ | Fred again…

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Actual Life | ‘Julia (Deep Diving)’ | Fred again…

“I’m deep-diving into your emotions and sometimes I think I might be broke…but your bringing back all my feelings…and I fucking love it…and I just want to be with you.”
Hyperactive Harmony | Tierra Whack | ‘Unemployed’ | COLORS

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Hyperactive Harmony | Tierra Whack | ‘Unemployed’ | COLORS

“The wait is over, I’m takin’ over, you’re overweight, you ate a soda, I’m super sober, you doin’ coke…Coca-Cola.”
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