With the explosion of the myspace generation in the 'mid-noughties', it was becoming apparent that the internet community would provide the means for a whole new group of young, talented (and not so talented) artists to have their music heard. This was a break-through, of sorts, for music industry, as it gave the opportunity for these artist to share their music with the world without the need for a prior connection with, or 'lucky break' into, the music industry.

Nowadays there are a whole host of different mediums an artist can choose as a way of sharing his music. Whilst myspace is functional, and should never be forgotten, it has nevertheless been sidelined for website with more friendlier interfaces and communities. One such site is soundcloud, a site you would do well to not have come across, and one that is a very valuable tool for any aspiring DJ/Producer/Record Label or plain music lovers.

With this in mind, this post will focus on a few artists you may or may not have come across on the interweb who I feel deserve a bit more attention.

Firstly is a producer from the musical hotspot of Leeds, known as Matt Fear. He has been getting some serious attention recently, as is shown by his latest signing to the Hot Creations sub-label Hot Waves. It must be the water up there.

Sub-heavy deep house sexiness draped in disco. I can't choose a favourite.

  Lee M Kelsall - On The Road (Matt Fear Remix) Teaser, coming soon to [[ Hot Waves ]] by Matt Fear

  Matt Fear and Will Crawshaw - Just One (Original Mix) TEASER by Will Crawshaw

  Matt Fear - That Girl (Original Mix) [[ PREVIEW ]]   Label TBA by Matt Fear

Go show him some love on his soundcloud.

The next is a guy new to the production scene, but a regular on the DJ circuit. With a weekly residency at We Love... in Ibiza that speaks for itself, Ian Blevins (aka Al Gobi) knows what makes a club full of revelers tick, as he so kindly demonstrates in this 'mid-tempo hosue chugger'.

  Al Gobi - A Cup of Tea by ianblevins

Olaf Stuut (. O .) is a frightfully talented producer from Holland, who I have only recently had the pleasure of discovering. Making a huge variety of different tunes that demonstrate an incredibly eclectic taste and diverse musical inspiration, his pieces are made as music should be. Organic, electronic, melancholic, melodious and atmospheric all in one.

  ◯ - I See by · O ·

  ◯ - Walking Stairs by · O · 

  ◯ - Love by · O ·


Other top artists to note are Sam.u.L, whose tunes have been played a number of times by Desolat's tINI; Kitchen's Inc and Two Long People. Enjoy.