Here you will find a range of our Exclusive articles:
Future Self with David Starfire (November 2019) 
‘Future Self’ is a culmination of Starfire’s lifelong musical experience with orchestras, marching band, sound design, EDM, and world music. With three collaborative tracks and three innovative remixes, David creates a soundscape with influences from Bulgaria, the Middle East, Australia, India and Africa.
Keyframe exclusive interview of Bluetech’s “Holotrope” (October 2019)
Fresh on the heels of his #10 Dance/Electronic Billboard-charting album “Sci-Fi Lullabies” (#1 on Bandcamp), Bluetech returns with a deep dive into genre-defying electronic music on his new double LP “Holotrope.” Imagined as a psychonaut’s journey into inner space and back, “Holotrope” contains 4 distinct continuously mixed journeys, each designed to fill a single side of vinyl.
World-Bridging and Culture Shifting in ‘Poranguí Remixes’ (Written by Christian Cortes (SoundScrybe) – September 2019)
Poranguí, a man who increasingly requires no introduction in the world of musical storytellers and dance floor conjurers, has become a fixture of the global downtempo scene in recent years through a visionary art form that is equal parts performance, celebration, and journey.
Desert Trax releases Jakare’s ‘Apu’ EP + exclusive track preview (May 2019)
Embarking on their second collaborative endeavor, the Italian beat makers and multi- instrumentalists, Halfred and Lo.Renzo further solidify their close working relationship with their first EP as Jakare. Released on Desert Trax, Jakare’s ‘Apu’ EP is the culmination of all that’s dear about both artists’ creative vision, blending intricate technical design with melodic tenderness and biophilic atmospherics.
Scarlet Crow Remembrance Remixes album and Exclusive Track Preview (March 2019)
Witch Folk-Duo Scarlet Crow (MAMA CROW and Marya Stark) have collaborated with 16 producers to celebrate their debut album ‘Remembrance’ with a fresh collection of elegant and dynamic remixes. This diverse array of electronic soundscapes reimagines the etheric storytelling of these two bards, integrating the medicine of eclectic world fusion productions with their soulful poems, giving this enchanting record brand new life.
“Poranguí”: A Living Tale of Culture Through Sound + exclusive track preview (Written by Christian Cortes (SoundScrybe) – February 2019)
Much can be said of the art of reading a dance floor and guiding it through the peaks and valleys of the musical experience, but there are few who do this today in a manner as unique, sophisticated, and hypnotizing as musical storyteller Poranguí. Often referred to as the “one man orchestra,” this virtuoso’s live performances draw upon his rich personal heritage and mastery of dozens of instruments to create an evocative sonic atmosphere that is as much a journey through lineage and culture as it is a musical experience.
Liquid Bloom’s “Whispers of Our Ancestors Remixes” album review and Keyframe exclusive remix preview (Written by Christian Cortes (SoundScrybe) – December 2018)
The end of 2018 brings a new chapter to Liquid Bloom’s remix story as producer Amani Friend hands the reigns of one of his very first tracks over to nine rising and eminent producers for a contemporary reimagining. Whispers of Our Ancestors Remixes is the tale of a single journey told through nine different perspectives, each offering their own interpretation of the meditative soundscape first envisioned by Amani over twelve years ago.
Waking the Dancer in Liquid Bloom’s “ReGen: Mose Remixes” (Written by Christian Cortes (SoundScrybe) – March 2018)
The passing of another season brings us an all-new remix album from Desert Dwellers co-founder Amani Friend and his downtempo music venture, Liquid Bloom. A sonic endeavor spurred by decades of travel and immersion in the world of ceremonial sound and organic instrumentation, Liquid Bloom has blossomed into a multifaceted collaboration project in recent years, involving traditional musicians and high-tech electronic producers from across the globe.
Awakening Inside Liquid Bloom’s “ReGen: Lucid Remixes” (Written by Christian Cortes (SoundScrybe) – November 2017)
Diving back into the open waters of ritual medicine music that have come to define Liquid Bloom’s iconic blend of ceremonial instrumentation and exotic sound design, world electronica producer Amani Friend’s latest release—ReGen: Lucid Remixes— transforms Liquid Bloom’s signature downtempo flavors into a sprawling world of rippling textures, fluid rhythms and four-on-the-floor beats.
Keyframe exclusive track preview & Desert Dwellers “Antumbral Shadow” album review (August 2017)
On August 14th, one week before the solar eclipse will be visible across a wide band of the United States, Desert Trax releases Antumbral Shadow, a gorgeous 25-track compilation of some of the best international artists spanning psychedelic chill-out, glitch, bass, and ambient tunes.
You can find the music of the above articles plus Keyframe’s mixes below: