While we won’t be seeing some of our favourite international acts for some time, the Good Intent Team has gathered a list of local acts that are the next best thing.
This week we take a look at one of the biggest DJs in the world – Adam Richard Wiles… more commonly known as Calvin Harris. The Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter has created some of the biggest electronic dance anthems of the last decade with ‘Feel So Close’, ‘This Is What You Came For’, ‘Slide’, and ‘One Kiss’. Going from self-releasing music online to touring the world, breaking records, and becoming Forbes’ highest-paid DJ for six straight years, Calvin Harris knows what success tastes like. So, here are four artists looking to indulge in that flavour.
First up we have Sydney’s Jordan F. If you’re an avid Good Intent reader, you might remember the article we dubbed his music the epitome of nostalgia… and to no surprise, nothing’s changed. Similar to Calvin Harris’ 2007 debut album I Created Disco, Jordan F’s style has a distinct retro feel with a modern fidelity. The musician has had an impressive 2020 so far - completing an east coast tour and releasing multiple singles. Jordan includes the dreamily smooth vocals of Fluir in his recent single ‘Need You’, creating a funk-driven jam. The song accurately depicts unreciprocated love while blending polyphonic sounds with rolling bass and dreamy disco drums. Strap yourselves in… because his new album Memory Collision is set to release this month!
From what started as an unplanned live performance at kick ons, Spinclasse have created their own impressive brand of electronic music. After the kick ons performance, the Melbourne duo knew they had to keep it going – “In that moment we both knew we had created something truly special together,” explains Natalie Ambrose. The pair seamlessly combine tones of house, RnB and pop whilst giving listeners a glimpse into their ever-changing personalities. Though, neither of them is sure which direction their music will travel. “It’s a refined process creating songs together, Adam’s always creating new sounds on his beat pad and I’m constantly hearing lyrics in my mind”, says Nat. Expect a single soon.
In a similar vein to Calvin Harris, Adelaide producer Lusyv is not restricted to one genre or category – showcasing a constantly evolving sound. The musician also known as Eugene Sanso was exposed to jazz and blues at a young age which engrained a deep connection to emotional chords, and the powerful way in which music can extract feelings. Lusyv teams up with Swedish born Sydney-sider Mila Nile for his latest release, creating an uplifting electro-pop jam. ‘Bloom’ features soft, dusky vocals and a light, melodic instrumental which is topped off with a gorgeous electric guitar. We can’t wait to hear what’s next from this exciting musician.
To top the list off, we have Notorious CHRIS. Despite being a bit heavier than Calvin Harris’ recent hits, this 19-year-old knows the recipe for an electronic banger. Notorious CHRIS propels listeners into an emotional eruption during his bass-heavy drops – particularly in his track ‘Desolate’. Originally from England, CHRIS moved to Australia when he was 10 and started producing music after hearing Skrillex’s Bangarang EP for the first time. The artist has been globally recognized after five years of consistent hard-hitting productions, supporting the likes of What So Not, Ekali, Peking Duk, and Claptone to name a few. Keep an eye out for this young, musically energized, and tenacious artist.
