Video Premiere: Llorca ft Frank H Carter III – You

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Weened on a steady diet of soul music, R&B, disco and funk, French Touch producer Ludovic Llorca (a.k.a. Art of Tones) made a name for himself in the late ’90s, producing a string of EPs for the mighty F Communications label. It set the stage for his full-length debut, New Comer, which sold over 200,000 units.

A lifetime of musical experiences later Llorca is about to release his new album, The Garden (Membran Group). Set for release on April 7 the LP features collaborations with Georg Levin of Berlin-based Sonar Kollektiv, Parisian soul artist Laetitia Dana, and a slew of newcomers.

We’re excited to world premiere the music video for “You,” a gorgeous soul jam featuring NYC-based vocalist Frank H. Carter III. In the clip cosmic cats are rocking out over keyboards and shooting lasers at people from their eyes, transforming people into animals from the neck up.

You want catitude? Well, you’ve come to the right video.

Image by Pascal Ferro

Video Premiere: Michael Klein – In Focus

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We first encountered gifted producer/live performer and product designer at Native Instruments Michael Klein in 2015 when he released his standout three-track Drawing EP on Pan-Pot’s Second State label. The Berliner continues to push the musical envelope by refining his dark techy sound with each release.

Read Pan-Pot x Michael Klein: The Big Shot Interview here.

Last year Klein launched his BLK DRP label — where did he find the time? — and unveiled his #1 EP, featuring remixes by Amelie Lens and Raíz. Now he’s put together a striking music video for the sinewy track “In Focus,” and we’re extremely pleased to world premiere it.

The protagonist of the video is Berlin model Sara Mey. Framed in an austere triptych complemented by bursts of light and other visual accoutrements, the three panels eventually succumb to a single frame. Not long after rapid-fire cuts deliver a visual experience reminiscent of being on a crowded dance floor with strobe lights blazing. It’s truly a sight to behold.

Like Klein’s music, the video is mesmerizing and mysterious.

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Premiere: Zahed Sultan – Cake & Butter

Zahed Sultan

Kuwaiti musician Zahed Sultan, a recipient of the Exceptional Talent visa by the Arts Council of England, is a multimedia artist whose work extends across many platforms. He’s presented shows at London’s famed Barbican Centre and serves as a curator for Red Bull. Beyond that, he’s remixed the likes of Sasha and has honed a sound that spans indie rock and electronic music. We’re extremely pleased to world premiere Sultan’s brand new music video, “Cake & Butter,” a slow burning, laid-back song which encapsulates the essence of his musical POV. Be sure to check him out when he kicks off his UK tour on April 17 at The Green Door Store in Brighton.

Video Premiere: Carreno is LB – Aesthetic Reflection

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Things aren’t always as they seem. That’s the learning we took away after watching the offbeat music video for rising Madrid producer Carreno is LB’s “Aesthetic Reflection.” The retro clip focuses on a suburban home where everything on the surface appears to be in order but isn’t. The kitchen cabinets don’t open properly, Stepford Wives robotically roam about and visions of a smoldering fire randomly appear. Watch the world premiere of the video below directed by Jason Poranski and explore Carreno is LB’s emotive Preface EP out now on hafendisko.