santpoort - in my dreams (feat. Jonti)

By FOF Music

santpoort's latest offering "in my dreams" is a bedroom pop track, stripped down and smooth, half underwater, half floating in bliss. Poolside but the pool is molded over, covered in lichen and vines. Jumanji with a MIDI. With help from psychedelic pop artist Jonti, this jam is a tinge vintage and retro yet modern and full of glam and grooves.

Animations by Man Mantis. Art by santpoort.

Afternoon Bike Ride - Glossover feat. Lowswimmer (Lyric Video)

By Afternoon Bike Ride

Footage shot between February 1st - March 5th 2022 while writing & recording Afternoon Bike Ride's second studio album, "Glossover" via Friends of Friends & Courage!.

Video by Audrey Razak. Animation & stills by Derrickboo & Ben Bursell.

oh caroline - Wisdom Teeth (feat. santpoort)

By FOF Music

oh caroline returns with their warm and sincere track, 'Wisdom Teeth,' a collaboration with talented Friends of Friends label mate santpoort. Written on a somber and soggy spring day, the lyrics delve into the complicated process of losing yourself, and the question of finding yourself again. ‘Wisdom Teeth’ aims to create a warm and intimate soundscape that wraps listeners in a gentle embrace while guiding them on a playful yet introspective journey.

Sweatson Klank - Reminiscing

By FOF Music

Flashback to the late 90's, a time where hip hop beats were intersecting with Jazz to create what would become the second golden era of hip hop and beat music. The new Sweatson Klank single "Reminiscing" is an ode to the innocence and creativity of those days. Snappy drums & a filtered bass line grooving to an incredibly catchy jazz piano riff, horns stabs and a feel good vibe that makes us nostalgic for the block parties.

Afternoon Bike Ride - For the Breakdowns (Visualizer)

By Afternoon Bike Ride

Our second album 'Glossover' comes out February 10, 2023 via Friends of Friends Music. Stream the single & Pre-save the album: https://fofmusic.lnk.to/Glossover

Perera Elsewhere - Who I Am (Official Music Video)

By FOF Music

Berlin experimental electronic/indie-pop producer Perera Elsewhere readies her third LP for release on Friends of Friends on September 30th. "Who I Am" is the third and final single, focused on the internal struggle where self-confidence meets self-awareness and the ability to find equilibrium. "We are many people inside one person....our ancestors, present and future and a whole bunch of brainwashing, marketing, conformity, institutionalized religion and an almost branded rebellion against those things. The internet is a catalyst and a centrifuge. Thus the ongoing question of Who I am remains: a journey to get to the core of yourself even if your self is a construction in itself. This journey straddles individuality, identity and the simulation of spirituality and authenticity, all ideas/things that the post-materialist societies are obsessed with…..” Perera Elsewhere explains.

Deru - The Way Through The Forest (Official Music Video)

By Deru

First single from "We Will Live On". We Will Live On was made with a Disklavier (an acoustic piano outfitted with solenoids that allowed it to be digitally controlled) and custom made software to sequence it. This made the piano appear to play itself. Technology seemingly embedded with humanity. Written with the backdrop of news about the worsening climate crisis and pandemic isolation, made themes of legacy, loneliness, helplessness, love and hope emerge. The title, We Will Live On, is meant as a question. Will we? And if so, in what way? Will this outlive me? Will technology outlive all of us? Beauty in the face of fear. Art to fill the void. The piano playing in an empty room. The piano man nowhere to be found.

CREDITS: Benjamin Wynn - DP / Direction, Vector is Love, Trevor Smith - Executive Creative Director, RD White - Editor.

Joe Nora - Toy Animals (Full Album Video)

By FOF Music

West Coast producer and underwater beat smith Joe Nora exudes chill and every part of his new album shows off his ability to make a chill, lush and genre-less summer time experience. This is the full album visualizer featuring super8 footage of Joe and his buddies living life in Los Angeles. Just pure vibes. 'Toy Animals' out now!

Perera Elsewhere - Girl From Monotronica (Live) @ Loop Create - Ableton

By Ableton

Berlin-based, producer/songwriter/vocalist Perera Elsewhere performing her song “Sunk in Motion” live at Loop Create 2021. Here Sasha Perera is joined by Toto Wolf on drums, Oren Gerlitz on bass, plus visuals by Hugo Holger Schneider.

Perera Elsewhere - Sunk in Motion (Live) @ Loop Create - Ableton

By Ableton

Berlin-based, producer/songwriter/vocalist Perera Elsewhere performing her song “Girl From Monotronica” live at Loop Create 2021. Here Sasha Perera is joined by Toto Wolf on drums, Oren Gerlitz on bass, plus visuals by Hugo Holger Schneider.

santpoort - last day here (feat. Louk)

By FOF Music

On the heels of his stunning 2021 album 'ocean tales', lo-fi trailblazer santpoort continues his exploration of imaginative & chill soundscapes with the 'cardboard time machine' EP. Subtle hypnotic melodies mesh with head nodding beats to make the perfect soundtrack for time travel.

Joe Nora - Chasing My Tail

By FOF Music

At the heart of Joe Nora’s production aesthetic is a laid back, lush & swinging brand of lo-fi instrumentals & the world he builds on the new ’Toy Animals’ album is the most realized version of his sun-kissed vision. "Chasing My Tail" is the first single & it's a blissed out electronic indie alt-pop gem, offering a taste of what's to come.

Shrimpnose - Paranormal (feat. Bobby Raps) [Official Music Video]

By FOF Music

Minneapolis born, LA based Riley Smithson aka Shrimpnose teams up with rapper, producer and fellow Minnesota cohort Bobby Raps for a massive tune entitled “Paranormal”. It's an anthemic exploration of mental health and details the struggles of depression, trauma and drug addiction through a measured, introspective and honest perspective. Off the Shrimpnose album 'Under Fire!', out April 1st 2022.

Field Studies Vol. 1

By FOF Music & Chillhop Music

‘Field Studies Vol. 1’ is the debut compilation in an ongoing series with our friends at Chillhop Music ✨ It’s an immersive listening experience, one that feels like warm weather ahead.

Afternoon Bike Ride Live

By FOF Music

Afternoon Bike Ride celebrate the release of their self titled debut album with an exclusive live performance for the 'Afternoon Bike Ride & Friends' livestream hosted by Friends of Friends Music.

Shrimpnose - Needy (feat. maxime.)

By FOF Music

For his latest single, taken from the upcoming album 'Under Fire!' (out April 1, 2022), Shrimpnose connects with Montreal artist & friend maxime. on a remarkable collaboration, “Needy.” Together they serve up a gritty, lo-fi indie backbone led by clever and poignant lyrics.

Shrimpnose - Paranormal (feat. Bobby Raps)

By FOF Music

Minneapolis born, LA based producer Riley Smithson aka Shrimpnose preps his final release of the year, a collaboration with rapper, producer and fellow Minnesota cohort Bobby Raps entitled “Paranormal”. The massive alt-r&b/hip hop tune is an anthemic exploration of mental health and details the struggles of depression, trauma and drug addiction through a measured, introspective and honest perspective.

Harris Cole & Somni - Sirens

By FOF Music

Harris Cole and Somni join forces in their new collaborative project, 'Sirens EP'. The 5 track extended play exists as a scrapbook piecing together the complete timeline of their friendship. They say: "We've both discovered a lot about ourselves as well as each other, in ways that we wouldn't if we were not so different, but simultaneously incredibly alike." From the streams of free-flowing euphonious sounds in "Bessemer", to bittersweet melodies and a sense of yearning in "Sirens", this body of work sets us on a gentle see-saw ride with a glimmer of hope.

rAHHH - Blinking

By FOF Music

rAHHH makes his long awaited return with the exquisite new double single “Blinking/Aubades”, off his upcoming debut project on Friends of Friends ‘Tetris People EP’ (November 5th). Get ready to activate flight mode as these tunes are equipped to keep you light footed in the sun and floating on clouds.

santpoort - i forgot (Official Music Video)

By FOF Music

santpoort aka Julien Mier takes us on a nostalgic journey with his new ‘ocean tales’ LP, exploring themes of isolation and far from loved ones experienced by the Netherlands born, Sydney based musician. His uncanny ability to craft incredibly intricate, potent and charming bedroom pop mixed with instrumental hip hop, and indie-electronic dream pop makes this project a truly unique and personal experience. Filled with nature-infused grooves, bright melodies and head-in-the-clouds vocals, this new album chronicles the next chapter in his story featuring stellar collaborations with Tennyson, Ningen, Little Green and LIA (Afternoon Bike Ride).

afternoon bike ride - Tomorrow feat. Aso

By FOF Music

Rising Montreal trio afternoon bike ride release their new single 'Tomorrow' featuring good friend & Chillhop staple Aso, and forms the last preview from their upcoming self-titled album. The engulfing warmth of their music is inspired by the lack thereof and is meant to kiss the coldest of hearts.

santpoort - world building

By FOF Music

santpoort releases his second double single "grass amulet / world building", filled with nature-infused grooves and charming melodies. This is the final release from his forthcoming full length album 'ocean tales' - exploring themes of isolation and far from loved ones experienced by the Netherlands born, Sydney based musician. His uncanny ability to craft incredibly intricate, potent and charming styles of music makes this project a truly unique and personal experience. 'ocean tales' out August 27 on Digital & Vinyl via Friends of Friends.

Mixmag In Session: Sweatson Klank

By FOF Music

Fresh on the heels of his highly captivating album ‘Path of an Empath’, Sweatson Klank joins Mixmag for an hour of ambient tunes and relaxation.

Read More: https://mixmag.net/feature/in-session-sweatson-klank

Rinse France: Somni & Shrimpnose Takeover

By FOF Music

LA beatsmiths Somni and Shrimpnose hit the decks for a special one hour takeover of Rinse France!

Listen Here: https://soundcloud.com/rinse_france/somni-shrimpnose-up-too-early-takeover-09-mars-2021

Somni - Always ft. Duren

By FOF Music

We’re so EXCITED to unveil ‘Up Too Early Volume 2’, the perfect compilation for early morning listening out March 12, curated by none other than Somni and features a stacked lineup of good friends.

Stream/Buy: https://fofmusic.lnk.to/UpTooEarlyVol2

Afternoon Bike Ride - Couch Party

By FOF Music

We have the extreme privilege of welcoming Afternoon Bike Ride to the FOF family! Their music is beautiful as much as it is soothing and forms a sonic hug 💆 This is the new double single “Couch Party/Home” and offers a taste of their upcoming EP ‘Skipping Stones’, out March 26. We have a BIG year planned with them and this is just the start of the journey! Get to know now and tell a friend 🗣 Animation by santpoort 🎨

Stream/Buy: https://fofmusic.lnk.to/SkippingStones

Friends of Friends Presents: Up Too Early

By FOF Music

Music prime for your morning time.

Listen to the playlist on Spotify 🎵 https://fofmusic.lnk.to/UpTooEarlyPlaylist

santpoort - feather light ft. Little Green

By FOF Music

This is the stellar new single by santpoort titled "feather light", featuring good friend Little Green to whisk listeners away with a relaxing desert island-like freedom 🕊

Stream/Download: https://fofmusic.lnk.to/featherlight

Sweatson Klank - Ultra Marine

By FOF Music

The New Sweatson Klank single “Ultra Marine” is here! Giving us a taste of what’s to come from the forthcoming album “Path of an Empath”, out Jan 29, 2021. This record was made with the intention of offering a musical antidote to all the anxiety and suffering our own thoughts can put on us. A tool to help escape the prisons of our own minds, even if only temporarily.

Path of the Empath LP: https://sweatsonklank.bandcamp.com/album/path-of-an-empath

Kratos Himself - Shift

By FOF Music

Kratos Himself melds a wide array of influences into his unique style of icy electronic music, making potent cinematic beats & jaunty instrumental indie-dance. This is his new single "Shift", a taste of what's to come from his upcoming album, "Vectors"; Out Feb 26, 2021 via FoF Music.

Stream/Download: https://fofmusic.lnk.to/Vectors

Indian Wells - It’s Where The World Ends

By FOF Music

Relive this masterpiece from the 2017 'It's Where The World Ends' LP by Indian Wells

Shlohmo - Misanthrope

By Shlohmo

Official visualizer for “Misanthrope”, off the new Shlohmo EP ‘Heaven Inc’.

Shlohmo - Heaven Inc.

By Shlohmo

“Heaven Inc.” Title track from EP, "Heaven Inc." ©2020. Released via FoF Music & Wedidit Records.

santpoort - life through a lens

By FOF Music

The third track from the new santpoort EP, ‘loon society’. This 5 track release is a beautiful and peaceful introspective journey. Anxiety be gone!

Dylan Thomas Griffin - Distracted

By FOF Music

“Distracted” is the first single off the new project by Dylan Thomas Griffin and gives us a taste of his raw and personal songwriting style. ‘Our Age’ EP out September 18 on FoF Music.

santpoort - nothing within sight

By FOF Music

'nothing within sight' is one of the best instrumental hip-hop beats you will hear this year. santpoort combines beautiful melodies with soothing bedroom beats in his first single off his upcoming 'loon society' EP in August.

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Shlohmo - Looking At Plants

By FOF Music

Shlohmo returns with a new single ‘Looking At Plants’, from the upcoming ‘Heaven Inc.’ EP out September 4th on Friends of Friends.

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Shrimpnose - So Long For Now

By FOF Music

Official music video for ‘So Long For Now’, off Shrimpnose’s upcoming LP ‘A Ghost From A Memory’.

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Rock Music

By Shlohmo

Official music video for ‘Rock Music’.

Off Shlohmo’s new LP ‘The End’.

Ableton - One Thing: Sweatson Klank

By Ableton

One Thing series takes you into the workspaces of musicians, producers and other artists to discover a method they rely on to keep their creative flame alight. Check out Sweatson Klank’s “Pumping Sounds” technique.

Perera Elsewhere (EB.TV Feature)

By Telekom Electronic Beats

Get the scoop on Sasha Perera's latest project Perera Elsewhere on Telekom Electronic Beats TV. We speak with the UK born, Berlin based musician to understand the aims and processes of this exciting solo journey.

Deru: Exploring microtonality on the Seaboard Block

By ROLI

Microtonality — the deconstruction of acoustic sounds into particles of tonal purity — excites him and drives all of his recent projects. And if his hauntingly ambient tracks sound like the mood music for an space thriller, it’s only fitting: he’s exploring the outer edge of the universe of electronic expression.

Kyson: Live Performance in Iceland

By FOF Music

Gorgeous cinematic live recording of Kyson's "A Song About The Future" released on a trip to Iceland last year. "A Song About The Future" is from Kyson's 'A Book Of Flying', out now on Friends of Friends.

Groundislava - Girl Behind The Glass (Official Music Video)

By FOF Music

First track off Groundislava’s ‘Frozen Throne’ LP.

Wonderment - Perceptions of Performance | Daedelus

By TEDx Talks

Exploring the scientific wonders of sound and the many ways we experience it, Daedelus shares his passion for affecting audiences and then performs a short set on his instrument of choice, the Monome.

Boiler Room NYC Live Set: Daedelus

By Boiler Room

Daedelus returns with a triumphant performance at the Vapor City takeover.

Musical Acts Show Their Gratitude On Thanksgiving

BY ALL THINGS CONSIDERED

All Things Considered's annual musical gratitude chat is back. On Thanksgiving day, host Ari Shapiro speaks with four different artists who have named one another as musicians to be thankful for. This year, the chain begins with Canadian duo Tegan and Sara, and continues on through UK electronic artist Perera Elsewhere, hip-hop duo Shabazz Palaces and R&B artist Jimetta Rose.

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Perera Elsewhere: Midnight Mix w/ Jamz Supernova

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Sweatson Klank - Guest Mix For Tom Ravenscroft

BY BBC6 Radio

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Lorenzo BITW Xclusive Mix x Mixology

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