Louis Futon – Re-Up / Amoeba
Experimental producer Louis Futon is coming in scorching along with his newest double single launch, “Re-Up” and “Amoeba,” off of his forthcoming sophomore album Couchsurfing which is able to launch on Friday, November 12.
The combo launch of “Re-Up” and “Amoeba” characterize two very distinct components of Futon’s manufacturing, foreshadowing his versatility as a producer and musician. Together with the beforehand launched single “Ron Burgundy,” every of those tracks additionally make clear the primary focus of Couchsurfing — plenty of completely different sounds and types all pieced collectively to take the listener on a musical journey of Louis Futon.
With fluttering 808s and melodic chord loops, the hip-hop and rap targeted “Re-Up” options the vocals of fellow Philadelphia-based artist Armani White. This monitor is a seasoned tour de pressure sired by the 2 producers’ ongoing collaboration collectively through the years from Futon’s dwelling studio.
“Re-Up is a track we wrote collectively in my mother’s basement a pair years in the past. Opposite to residing in my mother’s basement nonetheless, this track has swag. It has a pocket that makes you wish to bounce and bob your head all through your entire monitor. It has a darkish tone to it that we had numerous enjoyable exploring.” — Louis Futon
On the extra instrumental B-side, “Amoeba” is a track that was extremely influenced by Futon’s use of marijuana. A wall of horns elevates this monitor to new heights, showcasing Futon as a number of a hybrid of musical influences. Via an natural sounding mixture of jazzy rhythms, guitar chords, and drums, the monitor’s uncooked textures exude a extra ambient, IDM model of digital hip-hop. “The track began off with me sampling my guitar strings as a percussive instrument main into an intricate drum pocket paired with a plucky bass,” Futon says. “I needed to make one thing that takes you thru an epic journey.” Mission completed.
Louis Futon’s full sophomore album Couchsurfing is out Friday, November 12.