"Ash" had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for the performances from Eiza González and Aaron Paul, director Flying Lotus's score and use of sound and the gruesome creature effects. González, Paul, and Flying Lotus were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with us during SXSW about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from RLJE Films and Shudder. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interviews With "Ash" Director/Writer Flying Lotus & Stars Eiza González & Aaron Paul

I imagined a strange encounter: an alien lands on Earth and hands over a mysterious cassette tape. When played, it unleashes a dense, heavy electronic soundscape—thick with layered synths, swinging drums, and intricate percussion that hits hard and keeps you locked in. This concept gripped me for a week as I poured it into this track. Dive into the cosmic journey and let the beats abduct your senses. 🛸🎧 #electronic #alienvibes #heavysynth

This That Tape

bitró

I started this one in 2017 and took some huge inspiration from Flying Lotus

IG : @ yakuan888
Rap by Yakūan
Produced by ‪Flying Lotus

I thank YaHUaH for being The Way where there was no way on this journey. 

Shout out to seda beda & to all who showed love in my down times.
In my uprisings I'll already remember you. 

I won't be here long 

(Matthew 12:48-50)


#sittingopposite #fyp #shinobi


1821

The Snake

“05.16.2025 1630.2150” is a deep-listening instrumental for fans of bass-forward, meditative groove music. Built from a live jam, the track unfurls like a ritual — loose, syncopated, and richly textured. It invites you to sink into rhythm without needing to chase it.

You’ll hear the fingerprints of Thundercat’s virtuosic low-end, the reverb-drenched soul of Khruangbin, and the modular weirdness of early Flying Lotus, all blended into something looser — less produced, more lived-in.

Set at a steady 120 BPM in A major, it walks the line between clarity and haze. It grooves but never hurries. There’s no chorus, no climax — just the hypnotic pull of repetition, variation, and small decisions made in real time. Think: music for walking in fog, for driving nowhere, for cooking with your phone on Do Not Disturb.

🌀 Perfect for:

Fans of psychedelic soul, ambient funk, lo-fi groove

Playlists like Brain Food, Pollen, Jazz Vibes, Late Night Drive

Background music that doesn’t fade into the background 

Looping while you sketch

Long walks in strange weather

Headphone-only late night listening

Fans of dusty synths, analog warmth, and subtle syncopation

✨ Similar Artists:
#Thundercat #Khruangbin #BADBADNOTGOOD #FloatingPoints #TameImpala #DâmFunk #MonoNeon #Mndsgn

🎧 Instrumental. No loops. Just groove, breath, and intuition.

💬 Drop a comment or DM if it hit you a certain way. Always curious what people hear in this.

🎚️ Recorded live, then lightly sculpted — imperfections intact. Let the groove breathe.

05.16.2025 1630.2150

click2sample

prod. cory trevor

summer time 
And Im speaking to who
Heat waves for Pete's sake 
I'm feeling it blue
Paint the walls of my room
Letting sounds bounce off 
you gotta hand it to me 
I'm speaking a tune 
Filling in fault lines 
And I'm blame it on you 
In between a hug 
And rock, 
I call it a tomb 
Digidestined to cast 
My consciousness via zoom 
I'm going to outlive this form
This being, born
In the deepest of rooms 
It's funny, I do recall
Chants fueling fires
I feel it via star 
Canines, leopards 
And children being born 
Plummage for its color
Gold relics for the adorn

Rising from cigarette ash
My teeth heard the call
I huff and puffed 
All the way to the door
Sunny side up 
With a smile, 
cup of coffee for the soul 
And a kiss that will never measure 
I'm inches from her warmth

ninten(imissmydawg)

sticks/stones

mind in me

ok google

inspacepassingtime

falling down the stairs in style type beat

carbonara type beat

Music producer, want to become a master of all genres someday. #LOR

Originally from the UK currently residing in Thailand, tides. has been making his own blend of chilled out jazz infused beats since 2016. With a love for warm lofi textures and drums reminiscent of the 90’s golden era of hip hop, tides. weaves together nostalgic soundscapes from chopped breaks and loops. With previous tracks released by Majestic Casual, Inner Ocean Records and Dirty Beauty.

Just two people becoming the persons we were meant to become.

Not gone yet.

May be part of @cirrus-plains

Contact: Volatice@gmail.com

A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film releases and discusses various topics within the world of film and the awards race.

Introducing Klaydo, a Sydney-based music producer known for his unique beats and innovative soundscapes. With a passion for sampling and electronic hip hop music. Drawing inspiration from a variety of genres, Klaydo's productions feature a distinctive blend of vintage and modern elements, resulting in a sound that's both classic and fresh.

New tracks tagged #FlyLo