Rocketing out of the Irish music underground, the DJ/producer Rebūke is readying the release of his debut studio album, ‘World of Era.’ In this exclusive commentary, he talks about making the album, offering insights into how the music and concepts align. Of the track “Ignite,” which features Antiguan singer Au/Ra, Rebūke believes it is “the emotional anchor of the whole album,” describing the song as being “about love emerging from the darkness.” Elsewhere, deadmau5 and Ed Graves collaborate on “Endless,” and video game composer P.T. Adamczyk assists on a couple of songs, including “Chaos.” Heavily distorted, that track “is not meant to be a comfortable record,” Rebūke explains. “It’s reflective of our times.” Listen now, only on SoundCloud.

Voice Notes: Rebūke on "Ignite"

Voice Notes: Rebūke on "Forever"

Voice Notes: Rebūke on "Chaos"

Voice Notes: Rebūke on "Teardrops"

Voice Notes: Rebūke on "Endless"

A first-generation Chicana from Orange County, Calif., Avalon blends her mother’s love of Madonna and Courtney Love with goth and indie sleaze to create her indie pop sound. In this exclusive commentary, Avalon discusses the making of her debut EP, ‘permanent californian,’ and the journey that led her to it, following years of dropping tracks on SoundCloud and touring with acts like the Dare, Future and Migos. The track “harder to reach than god” has gone through many variations, she tells SoundCloud, noting it was the product of “an extreme case of demo-itis.” Elsewhere, “so good” is about “the incestuous nature of nightlife,” while “scream” explores the duality of processing darkness in LA’s ubiquitous sunshine. Reflecting on her roots, Avalon explains how “dedication hour” celebrates “the feeling of romance that pervades” her home state. Listen now, only on SoundCloud.

Voice Notes: Avalon on "so good"

Voice Notes: Avalon on "scream"

Voice Notes: Avalon on "harder to reach than god"

Voice Notes: Avalon on "forever"

Voice Notes: Avalon on "dedication hour"

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