My contribution to Glitch Squad Compilation Vol. 2.

Mastered by Jack Deezl

Album Art by Tim Shaw

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Speaker for the Dead- Jupiter (Original Mix)

RVLVR & Ben O'Neills "Stardust" from the (Stiff Upper Lip EP), released December 1st 2017.

The collaboration between producer/composer James Sauppe, aka RVLVR, and singer/songwriter/guitarist Ben O’Neill, has been a long time in the making.  Both musicians are graduates of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, where they formed a lasting friendship: James pursuing the production world as RVLVR, and Ben flexing his guitar skills as a touring and studio musician.

O’Neill is currently the touring guitarist for r&b legends Jill Scott and John Legend, and has in the past performed with the likes of Common, Kanye West, Erykah Badu, Sting, and more.  Sauppe has released records on Philly imprints Seclusiasis, Slit Jockey Records and the 2015 NOREMIXES single Astral.  Beyond his production duties, he is also an educator, teaching music technology at The Community College of Philadelphia. 

Making Stiff Upper Lip was a process in itself. A delicate balance of analog and digital instruments, the record echoes Brian Eno, George Harrison, and David Bowie while maintaining an electronic soundscape always centered around melody. The eponymous track exemplifies the duo’s songwriting abilities; an Arp 2600 lays the harmonic foundation driven by a “kick drum” made of vinyl crackle. O’Neill’s masterful vocal harmonies float throughout the captivating melody. This segues into ‘Red Nail Polish,’ a funky, Rhodes-driven dance track propelled by a hook so catchy it’s certain to stick in the listener’s mind. ‘Stardust’ is an epic, futuristic track set in a dystopian atmosphere of synthesizers and drum machines.  It showcases O’Neill’s vocals, which  are carefully fed through several vocoders. ‘Fade Away’ is an uptempo adrenaline shot to the soul, which features Sauppe on vocals, as well as O’Neill. Chopped Amen Breaks drive the track over a hypnotic bass ostinato. Finally, ‘Whole Pieces Whole’ resolves the record with a somber, ambient air comprised of Mellotron flutes, ethereal vocal harmonies,  and a captivating Wurlitzer riff.

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RVLVR & Ben O'Neill - Stardust (released December 1st 2017)

The collaboration between producer/composer James Sauppe, aka RVLVR, and singer/songwriter/guitarist Ben O’Neill, has been a long time in the making. Both musicians are graduates of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, where they formed a lasting friendship: James pursuing the production world as RVLVR, and Ben flexing his guitar skills as a touring and studio musician. 

O’Neill is currently the touring guitarist for r&b legends Jill Scott and John Legend, and has in the past performed with the likes of Common, Kanye West, Erykah Badu, Sting, and more. Sauppe has released records on Philly imprints Seclusiasis, Slit Jockey Records and the 2015 NOREMIXES single Astral. Beyond his production duties, he is also an educator, teaching music technology at The Community College of Philadelphia. 

Making Stiff Upper Lip was a process in itself. A delicate balance of analog and digital instruments, the record echoes Brian Eno, George Harrison, and David Bowie while maintaining an electronic soundscape always centered around melody. The eponymous track exemplifies the duo’s songwriting abilities; an Arp 2600 lays the harmonic foundation driven by a “kick drum” made of vinyl crackle. O’Neill’s masterful vocal harmonies float throughout the captivating melody. This segues into ‘Red Nail Polish,’ a funky, Rhodes-driven dance track propelled by a hook so catchy it’s certain to stick in the listener’s mind. ‘Stardust’ is an epic, futuristic track set in a dystopian atmosphere of synthesizers and drum machines. It showcases O’Neill’s vocals, which are carefully fed through several vocoders. ‘Fade Away’ is an uptempo adrenaline shot to the soul, which features Sauppe on vocals, as well as O’Neill. Chopped Amen Breaks drive the track over a hypnotic bass ostinato. Finally, ‘Whole Pieces Whole’ resolves the record with a somber, ambient air comprised of Mellotron flutes, ethereal vocal harmonies, and a captivating Wurlitzer riff. 
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released December 1, 2017 

All songs written and produced by James Sauppe & Ben O'Neill. All rights reserved. Recording copyright 2017 NOREMIXES.

Stiff Upper Lip

Stiff Upper Lip / Red Nail Polish

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RVLVR & Ben O'Neill- Stiff Upper Lip / Red Nail Polish

Nebula Reflection Remixes

Nebula Reflection (RVLVR Remix)

Amari- Nebula Reflection (RVLVR Remix)

Machine Gun Mouth (nore031)

Machine Gun Mouth

RVLVR - Machine Gun Mouth (WWAARRPPSSPPEEEEDD Remix)

RVLVR 'Something's Wrong' taken from the Stranger EP (released Friday, October 25th 2019)

Speaker for the Dead- Jupiter (Original Mix)

Zark Muckerberg