Messy

An electro Nu Jazz atmosphere with a bit of bossa at a chill 85 bpm

Composed digitally MIDI to DAW via VST instruments, all original, no AI, made by a human

In ATL where I live, rainstorms have arrived for the next few days as Hurricane Erin has moved inland. Yet, even on the rainiest of days, the afterglow of music created around firelight lingers like the smoky scent of burnt hickory. In my world, that “firelight” is a computer screen, although in the past I’ve noodled an acoustic guitar around a campfire. Who hasn’t?! 😀

Today, I feel fortunate to enjoy the immense talent and camaraderie of SoundCloud friends. So a song of thanks. Pretend we’re gathered around a campfire for a toast — Here’s to humans making music 🥂🍻 To the goosebump factory! as friend @TheBeautifulDark calls it  ✨🪄And to its afterglow! 🍾 🙏

AFTERGLOW DEFINITION (Translation by DeepL)
1. A glow that remains after a light has disappeared 
1. Ein Leuchten, das nach dem Erlöschen eines Lichts zurückbleibt
1. Une lueur qui persiste après la disparition d'une lumière
1. Een gloed die blijft bestaan nadat een lichtbron is verdwenen
1. Un resplandor que permanece después de que la luz ha desaparecido
1. Un bagliore che rimane dopo che una luce è scomparsa
1. En glød, der bliver tilbage, efter at et lys er forsvundet
1. Hehku, joka säilyy valon katoamisen jälkeen
1. En glød som blir igjen etter at et lys har forsvunnet
1. poświata, która pozostaje po zniknięciu światła
1. Záře, která zůstává po zmizení světla
1. 光が消えた後に残る輝き
2. A pleasant effect or feeling that lingers after something is done, experienced, or achieved
2. Ein angenehmer Effekt oder ein angenehmes Gefühl, das nach einer Handlung, einer Erfahrung oder einer Errungenschaft zurückbleibt
2. Un effet ou une sensation agréable qui persiste après avoir fait, vécu ou accompli quelque chose
2. Een aangenaam effect of gevoel dat blijft hangen nadat iets is gedaan, ervaren of bereikt
2. Un efecto o sensación agradable que perdura después de haber hecho, experimentado o logrado algo
2. Un effetto o una sensazione piacevole che permane dopo che qualcosa è stato fatto, vissuto o raggiunto
2. En behagelig effekt eller følelse, der varer ved, efter at noget er blevet gjort, oplevet eller opnået
2. Nautinnollinen vaikutus tai tunne, joka säilyy sen jälkeen, kun jotain on tehty, koettu tai saavutettu
2. En behagelig effekt eller følelse som henger igjen etter at noe er gjort, opplevd eller oppnådd
2. Przyjemny efekt lub uczucie, które utrzymuje się po zrobieniu, doświadczeniu lub osiągnięciu czegoś
2. Příjemný účinek nebo pocit, který přetrvává poté, co je něco vykonáno, zažito nebo dosaženo
2. 何かを成し遂げた後や、何かを体験した後に残る、心地よい効果や感覚。

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85 bpm
Fm, E6 with a short C7 transit in the middle 

DAW: Apple Logic Pro X
MIDI: Akai Professional Keyboard

E-INSTRUMENTS:
Concert Grand
Ambient Lead
Analog Phaser Pulse
Lunar Chords
Session Strings
Breathy Keys
Acoustic Guitar
Dark Bass Sweep FX
Studio Upright Bass
Deep Round Synth Bass
South African Singers
E-PERCUSSION:
African Kit
Latin Kit
Pop Kit
Studio Brush Kit
Drum ’N Bass Remix

LOFI AUDIO of fire igniting from a matchstick was recorded live on August, 15, 2025, and birdsong was recorded live on May 19, 2025, both via iPhone.

COVER ART is original CGI by SUNNYBECK using a composite derived from original and AI-generated images rendered by the DaVinci app, then altered, retouched, and designed in Photoshop.

August 21, 2025, 11:11 PM ET 
Released on SoundCloud
All Rights Reserved
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Afterglow

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Velvet footsteps on a midnight street,
I feel his shadow where the lamplights meet.
A cigarette glows in the hunter’s hand,
But I slip away like shifting sand.

[Pre-Chorus]
Every corner whispers danger,
Every heartbeat plays his score.
I’m not a victim to this stranger,
I won’t be prey no more.

[Chorus]
Silver eyes in the dark
I run, but leave no mark.
Through the smoke, I disappear,
Trading fear for whispered cheers.
I’m free tonight, the chase undone,
The hunted woman has finally won.

[Verse 2]
Rain on glass, reflections bend,
I can’t tell the foe from friend.
I feel his hand reaching near,
But I dissolve, he finds only air.

[Pre-Chorus]
Every step becomes a riddle,
Every glance a coded sign.
He falters, lost here in the middle,
While freedom’s hand is mine.

[Chorus]
Silver eyes in the dark
I run, but leave no mark.
Through the smoke, I disappear,
Trading fear for whispered cheers.
I’m free tonight, the chase undone,
The hunted woman has finally won.

[Bridge]
Strings tighten, drums ignite,
The city holds its breath tonight.
But his cruel game is through
I turn the silence into truth.

[Final Chorus / Outro]
Silver eyes in the dark
I run, but leave no mark.
Through the storm, I disappear,
Breathing peace instead of fear.
I’m free tonight, the chase undone,
The hunted woman has finally won.


Silver Eyes

Adult Swim Bump-like - Zero

Out next on Iono-Lounge, we have 'Potilotti' back with another release called 'Heaven'.

Potilotti delivers again an emotional piece of love. Glide into Heaven with her unique & groovy 120 bpm Psytrance music and float between the soft clouds on intense melodies. 

Heaven is a short glimpse into the future where we all come home in eternity, where we all can fly.

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Have you ever truly listened to the sound of twilight?  In the new single "Gōdhūli", Yatra provides a stunning answer. Named for that sacred, dusty hour when the sun kisses the earth goodbye, the track is a profound meditation on the in-between spaces within us all. It navigates that delicate threshold between letting go and beginning anew, where clarity flickers like a distant firefly. Yatra weaves a tapestry of haunting vocals, subtle textures, and melodies that echo like fading light, crafting a soundscape that holds both struggle and quiet courage. This is more than a song; it's an immersive experience - a beautiful and poignant soundtrack for life's most reflective moments.

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In the last decade Berlin became a magnetic force of culture. With an enormous appeal to artists from all areas of expertise including music, design, architecture, theatre, dance and everything that helps the evolution of imagination and creativity. This is why it should come to no surprise that it is the birth place of both Iono Music and its founder - Matthias Sperlich.

Like many other labels, Iono Music was born in order to give its founder, Cubixx aka Matthias Sperlich, the freedom he needed to release his first creation as Koaxkaos – "Evolutyon". After he met Murus in 2003 at a Psytrance festival, they started working together for several years, and so Iono Music was established in 2005. Unlike many other labels, which are affected by fashion, hype and commercial factors, Iono Music has been motivated by the radiation that the music transmits and the way the body reacts to it. If the music changes the molecules and atoms into ion then it means it has been ionized*. The Ionization process can only be fully successful if your music is high quality Electronic music. Iono Music's main emphasis is on Progressive Psytrance and yet any Electronic style is accepted as long as it stands out of the others – after all it has to reach the top atmosphere to be an Iono…

Matthias Sperlich was born in 1977 in Berlin, Germany. He has over 15 years of experience behind the decks and has a long time love affair with electronic music. He works as a professional VFX artist for cinema and TV, which allows him to pursue his passion and vision of extraordinary music, while being guided by his perfectionist's standards. Since the beginning Cubixx knew that Iono Music could succeed only if he chooses each artist with extra care, examining every aspect to see if they belong in the Iono family. Thus all the artists and dj's you see in our website were picked one by one, after proving to be not only excellent artists but also great people.

Iono Music never stops to evolve, always being one step ahead with technology and new initiatives it had grown to be an exciting international label. Always on the move, Iono Music promises to give you the top notch music this atmosphere can offer.

*"The Ionosphere is a shell of electrons and electrically charged atoms and molecules that surrounds the Earth, stretching from a height of about 50 km to more than 1000 km. It owes its existence primarily to ultraviolet radiation from the Sun." (Taken from Wikipedia.org)

Painting soundscapes in Ableton
Composer and producer of atmospheric electronic music

I love making music that soothes, inspires, and rejuvenates.

Downtempo, chilled Lo-fi, non-AI music set to hip hop, pop, and jazz beats. Lover of Boom Bap.

My creative journey began as a visual artist, and now I'm concentrating my energy into creating music that can instantly impact minds and moods for the better. 

Almost all of my music is chill @ -100 bpm to hopefully stimulate calm and feelings of well-being in listeners as it does for me. 💙

I don’t use AI or samples. My music is original, digital, and composed using a MIDI keyboard and DAW. I also record live LoFi audio of ambient sounds such as birdsongs or rainstorms using an iPhone or a microphone connected to laptop.

I’ve been called Rebecca of Sunnybrook like the children’s book because of my birth name but call me Beck like my friends do. I chose Sunnybeck to use as my nickname as I’m an eternal optimist and love the sun.

sunnybeckmusic @ gmail.com

Label for electronic music, with influences from Deep House, House, Ambient, Lounge, Chillout, Dance, Indie Dance, Jazz and singer/songwriter. Featuring artists e.g Christos Fourkis, Tom Appl, Chris Le Blanc, Roberto Sol, Bes & Meret, Leach & Lezizmo, Florito...From the beginning on, the Karmaloft team followed a different path, putting an emphasis on a mix of the proven and the experimental. That is what listeners cherish - by now, the world over: Published on more than 100 CD compilations, that sold more than 1 million copies. (e.g. Café del Mar, Ministry Of Sound, Claude Challe, Big City Beats). www.karmaloft.com

New tracks tagged #CHILLOUT