Submission Showcase – Episode 5

Trail-blazing producer Matilde Davoli has shared the video for her captivating single, ‘Glitch At Dark’, lifted from her latest album, Home released via Loyal To Your Dreams. 

Born in Salento, Italy and based in Lecce (Puglia), Matilde Davoli spent five years living in London, where she began to truly embrace her solo work after partaking in several collaborations. The artist is formally trained both as a producer and as a resident sound engineer, helping build her reputation as one of the most established personalities in the Italian’s independent music scene and working with several international artists.

The monochromatic artistic video for Glitch at Dark was created by David Chambriard. The album marks Matilde Davoli’s return to the industry after a six-year hiatus. Her first solo album earned her a place on the Primavera Sound Festival, Barcelona in 2016 along with significant support on the airwaves.
Speaking of the video, Matilde Davoli tells us,

“I asked David Chambriard to create a video for “Glitch At Dark”, he’s a friend and a great video maker. I just love it, it’s video art. Within the video, beating digital glitchy corals grow softly. Their waves create a lost choreography in a dark scenery drawing the shape of a woman dancing in an aquatic ballet. The live matter around her becomes a protective shell in this space where the night wakes up old devils.”

I Forget Myself is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist with over two decades of experience in the music industry and performing in various rock bands. He was born and raised in South Africa, is of European ancestry, and has lived in Asia for over a decade. He is currently based in Hong Kong: his music thus takes on its own distinctive characteristics inspired by a global perspective.

I Forget Myself releases the sensational seventh full-length album Some Err then Winter in August 2024. Huge alternative rock soundscapes showcase a unique approach throughout these new songs. I Forget Myself noticeably continues to grow from strength to profound strength, setting aside self to create something of value for others through consistent professionalism and an unfaltering independent outlook.

South African Deep, Tech, Electronic House Music Producer teams up with Shirley Heavens Singer Songwriter to gift the world a super happy and bouncy Afro house track titled Uncharted (Infatuation).

Born Mandy Mhlongo, this Durban-based musician is on a mission to inspire and entertain South Africa and the world. Known by her stage name – Mandy ZuluTrash, is a guitarist and rapper who also hosts events and works in Tourism. The stage name ZuluTrash comes from a play on words similar to WhiteTrash denoting the constant feeling of being left out or being different.

‘Growing up I was always different. I was adopted at birth so my family life was different and as a young adult, I’m always the weird girl playing guitar that says the most awkward things. I realized that being cast out was actually my superpower because being unique is a strength and I hope to inspire others to love themselves too.

Defying space, time, & a pandemic, ZuluTrash & Lu-EL collaborated remotely online after meeting in person a few days before the lockdown of both of their home countries. To develop this amazing sound, ZuluTrash began with the guitar progression and vocals in Durban, South Africa while Lu-El worked on the final production and writing contributions in New Orleans, USA.

Keeping to true South Africa fashion, the melody and topic suggest a true Zulu love story. Speaking directly to Mfana wakwaNdlovu, the song expresses the frustration for Lobolo negotiations to commence and how the distance and pandemic make things harder.

Berlin DJ, label owner, and artist manager Sascha Braemer released a remix of British musician and producer Jasper Sommer’s track, ‘Memento’, on August 9 via EFG Records. This release follows the remix of Jasper’s ‘Wouldn’t You Like To Know’ by German DJ and label owner Oliver Schories.

Sascha Braemer is a prominent figure in the German electronic music scene and has carved out a distinguished career as both a DJ and producer. Hailing from Berlin, he is celebrated for his eclectic style that blends deep house, tech house, and techno influences into a unique sonic tapestry.

Braemer’s journey began in the early 2000s, steadily gaining recognition through his dynamic performances at renowned clubs and festivals worldwide. He has been featured in respected platforms such as Mixmag, Resident Advisor, DJ Mag, and XLR8R, which have highlighted his contributions to the genre and celebrated his releases. His productions, characterized by infectious rhythms and emotive melodies, have earned him acclaim on labels such as Katermukke and Stil vor Talent. Beyond his musical prowess, Sascha Braemer is esteemed for his ability to craft immersive and unforgettable experiences through his sets, making him a fixture in the global electronic music community.