Showcasing yet another side of his vast production talents, Manchester-based producer Fthmlss shares a stunning new electronica single ‘Orka’ via Asta Hiroki’s Folded Music imprint.

Having rapidly built a name for himself, stitching together curious and characterful productions that have readily caught the attention of Spotify and Apple Music Editorial playlists as well as the heads in the alternative beats landscape. Fthmlss is a rare breed of producer that can move comfortably and cohesively between musical worlds with as many fans across electronic and dance styles as he does his first love - lofi and alternative hip hop.

‘Orka’ is the final track on his forthcoming LP ‘Cycles’ - a conceptual album inspired by the water cycle and it has a real record-closing energy to it.

Epic sound design and atmospheric synth pads ride over scattergun glitch beats to combine perfectly for a downtempo club cut that makes a great late-night listen. The palette of dance and tasteful low key sonics remind of Apparat, Four Tet, and Bonobo, yet remain distinctly Fthmlss throughout.

Since joining Asta Hiroki’s Folded Music imprint with his EP ‘Anxious’, he has quickly gained even more high-profile fans across radio and press, including BBC 6Music, FIP, France Inter, Radio Eins, XLR8R, CLASH, Magnetic Mag, and College Music.

Continuously expressing a clear desire to grow his sound further and explore more conceptual work, unlike many producers in similar beat-based spheres, he has readily taken in new sonic influences from a wide array of electronica, hip hop, and ambient styles of music and isn’t afraid to explore them with enthusiasm. ‘Orka’ is the perfect example of this, and serves as a wonderful taster of the full LP to come. 

https://fthmlss.bandcamp.com/track/orka-2?label=1653524601&tab=music

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PREMIERE: Fthmlss - Orka [Folded Music]

Over the last few years, Manchester-based producer Fthmlss has rapidly built a name for himself, stitching together curious and characterful beats that have readily caught the attention of Spotify and Apple Music Editorial playlists and the heads in the alternative beats landscape. 

Since joining Asta Hiroki’s Folded Music imprint with his EP ‘Anxious’, he has quickly gained even more high-profile fans across radio and press, including BBC 6Music, FIP, France Inter, Radio Eins, XLR8R, CLASH, Magnetic Mag, and College Music.

Continuously expressing a clear desire to grow his sound further and explore more conceptual work, unlike many producers in similar beat-based spheres, he has readily taken in new sonic influences from a wide array of electronica, hip hop, and ambient styles of music, and isn’t afraid to explore them with enthusiasm.

His second full-length album ‘Cycles’ focuses on a central theme of the water cycle, the various forms taken by the liquid, and the impacts that this lifeblood of humanity and earth has. From still and meditative to powerful and hard-hitting the tracks cover various stages of the cycle and specific scenarios in which it plays a role.  

Fthmlss traverses more ground than ever before through 12 new works, yet despite its expansiveness the record remains a delightfully cohesive listen throughout and sculpted unmistakably in his own unique and musically rich style. 

From the opening notes of the ambient and new age inspired ‘Nimbus’, the heavy hitting deep bass hip hop of ‘Niagra’, and the bittersweet smokey neo-soul of guest vocalist Christie’s two contributions - Maelstrom and Estuary, the broad horizons are evident. As the record progresses, it covers even more miles - with touching and expansive Jazztronica on ‘Overflow’, crispy head-nodding oriental beats on ‘Effervescent’ and unpredictable downtempo glitch on the closing track ‘Orka’. 

It’s a fantastic long-form listen from start to finish, perfect for experiencing on vinyl LP. And indeed Folded Music have pressed a limited number of black 12” vinyl to satisfy the wax lovers out there who are keen to expand their beat collections with this gem. 


Speaking on the project in his own words: 

“‘Cycles’ follows the journey of water on its natural quest. As it falls from the sky onto the mountains and begins its journey into the ocean through various different paths, we immerse ourselves in its perspective. The album conceptualises the different forms and states that water takes on this journey, from high-energy waterfalls smashing through rocky cliffs to serene streams running through the meadows. This project is an ode to water and gives thanks to the life it provides on this peculiar planet.”

Fthmlss

https://fthmlss.bandcamp.com/album/cycles?label=1653524601&tab=music

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Cycles

PREMIERE: Fthmlss - Overflow [Folded Music]

Taken from the stunning 2023 album 'Cycles' - Fthmlss' vocal collaboration with talented writer - Christie, on the soulful and affecting cut 'Maelstrom' was a highlight of an already strong record.

Verdance is a York-based producer who has steadily built up a reputation with releases on several respected indie imprints and an enviable support across BBC Radio1, BBC6Music, KEXP, FIP, AppleMusic and Spotify editorial playlists.

Spanning downtempo and dance music, his club-facing, tasteful productions are resonating with fans and curators alike.

His remix enters with driving kicks and tribal atmospheric synth cuts introduce the rework before a drop of leftfield dance beats hook you into Verdance's dancefloor imagination, flipping vocals and melodies to get you moving.

https://fthmlss.bandcamp.com/album/maelstrom-feat-christie-verdance-remix

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Maelstrom (feat. Christie) [Verdance Remix]

PREMIERE: Fthmlss - Maelstrom feat. Christie (Verdance Remix) [Folded Music]

'Itinerant' is the new album from Manchester based producer Fthmlss. A project inherently defined by the process in which it was created, born in a transportable studio across multiple landscapes and various spots of natural beauty. This is composing in its rawest form drawing from a total immersion in new surroundings.

Above all else it is an ode to the wilderness, created in the wilderness far away from the conventional studio. It's a cathartic record heavily informed by the environments it was produced in, and acts very much as a detox for this artist who is becoming known for his detailed, yet accessible, conceptual works that elevate him above the average beatmaker on the scene today.

Continuously expressing a clear desire to grow his sound further and explore more, he has readily taken in new sonic influences from a wide array of electronica, hip hop, and ambient styles of music, and isn’t afraid to explore them with enthusiasm alongside new recording locations.

Since joining Asta Hiroki’s Folded Music imprint with his EP ‘Anxious’, he has quickly gained even more high-profile fans across radio and press, including BBC 6Music, FIP, France Inter, Radio Eins, XLR8R, CLASH, Magnetic Mag, and College Music.

The final single from the campaign is 'Nomad' coming on 14th June. A track that despite its rich, intricate layers of sound, maintains a decidedly chilled and flowing vibe. More contrasting dynamics come through and with these contrasts, the brilliance of his diverse layers and sounds may be overlooked. The smoothness of the track is extremely impressive and comes from a producer in fine form and who may well be the unsung downtempo artist today.

https://fthmlss.bandcamp.com/album/itinerant

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PREMIERE: Fthmlss - Nomad [Folded Music]

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