nothin' fancy

A collection of some unreleased tunes that we've been sitting on for a while now. We hope you get some time to enjoy the mix and we hope ya'll let us know which one's you want released in 2022!

Lster - Archives Vol 1. (original unreleased)

GRAYSKALE 2022 UNRELEASED MIX

@crawdadsniper

Hailing from the D.C. area and falling back on a lifetime of experience behind the drum kit, Crawdad Sniper is a producer/DJ with a significant rhythmic bent. Already boasting a modest catalog of hip-shaking tunes and sprinkles of funkadelic electronic music, his latest collection of tracks fields sharp sound design and pocketed phasing with a polished profile. In a bid to start the new off with a righteous groove, The Rust is especially excited to host his newly minted EP, Squid Pro Quo.

Tight, pinpoint percussion dominates the runtime of Squid Pro Quo, serving as the consistent foundation for his rhythmic and melodic arrangements. Taking clear advantage of his time as a drummer, it’s simultaneously the backbone and foreground of the EP, with each hit taking up generous sonic bandwidth. Each track flares with an alternate series of forward and laid back attitudes while keeping the focus squarely on kinetics; splices of throaty synthesis mingle with staccato lead lines and harmonized chord plucks, closing the distance between hard hitting neuro motifs and pronounced songwriting fundamentals. There’s an almost liquid quality to the EP’s engineering, producing a listening experience that is as hygienic as it is engaging, and betraying a significant dedication to cleanliness as well as design. For fans and appreciators of rhythmic inertia, funk motifs, and generous synthesis, Crawdad Sniper’s Squid Pro Quo is guaranteed to satisfy.

Squid Pro Quo

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crawdad sniper - Casiotone

Carrying the forward momentum of hybridized studio productions and live acts, the multi-instrumentalist trio 3420 has proven to be a powerhouse both on and off the stage. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, they're already right at home in a city and a potential fan base that's served as ground zero for live producer-driven acts across the last decade. Stirring numerous musical disciplines into one super-charged package, there's little territory they won't cover with their signature flare. With a clear dedication to pushing their formula and style wherever and whenever possible, The Rust is proud to host the release of their latest EP; Tenacious.

Spanning five distinct flavors across five unique compositions, Tenacious puts the triple brain-trust of 3420 on direct display. Ranging from hip-hop and DnB rhythms to brolic bass music motifs, the band manages to find the instrumental pocket of even their most digitally-driven productions. With organic drum timbres, six-string guitar, contemporary sound design, and the know-how to mingle it all without oversaturating any individual element, the progression of each composition slides almost effortlessly into the next. If tenacity is the goal, then Tenacious is the dialed-in journey that gets 3420 over that line, and if you've got the same appetite for novel blends and pocketed jams that we do, then you're in for a serious treat.

Tenacious

3420 - Tenacious

give up yer heart but don't lose yer head

lose yer head

These are some of my favorite current wips/unreleased tunes. Some are more finished, some are more vaulted. Enjoy

Secret Sounds (Unreleased Mix)

We are thrilled to release our fourth installment of our Sub Coast mix series with a special Holiday Heater!

This mix showcases the talents of Orlando-based producer, OptiK Sound, jam packed with tons of unreleased singles, collaborations, and a variety of tunes from an arsenal of producers.

Enjoy!

Tracklist:

OptiK Sound - Woods Walk
OptiK Sound & Dendroid - Spelunked
OptiK Sound - Pushed Back
Liquid L & Juniperious - ID
Sounds of Basil - ID
Break Science - Once in a While (OptiK Sound & Undehfined Flip)
OptiK Sound & Dozen Matter - Early Morning
Dozen Matter - ID
Shep. - ID
OptiK Sound - Don't Lie
OptiK Sound - ID
Kim Possible Intro (OptiK Sound Flip)
OptiK Sound - Uneasy Hearts
hobi - ID
hobi - ID
Haven Woods. - ID
OptiK Sound & Liquid L - ID
Liquid L - ID
OptiK Sound - ID
OptiK Sound - ID
Haven Woods. - ID
Dozen Matter - ID
OptiK Sound - Distant Fog ft. Ommi
Dozen Matter - ID
Bill Crosby - Dear Hearts (OptiK Sound Flip)

SC:04 - OptiK Sound

Production: @du_brae
Vocals/Lyrics: Black Runs 

The truth
Lies in the eyes.
We are Kubrick’s illusion
The hidden betrayals of confusion.
(I see you)
A theatre of truth.
We’re Kubrick’s illusion.
(Pay attention)
To the quietest children
(Acceptance, do we need it)
Kill the noise.
The castaways.
(Noise)
Will I ever be found.
(Wake up)
Noise.
Kill the noise.
Light
Disguises in darkness
(Acceptance)
The darkness
Fools you.
With a smile
Sweet words
(Acceptance
Do we need it)
Noise.
Know yourself.
Kill the noise.

Kubrick's Illusion

RISK WIP

Acid Scratch

Jam (feat. Kursa, Lone Drum & Osmetic)

creating innovative and immersive soundscapes. 
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