Astralwerks And Blue Note Release Compilation, ‘Bluewerks Vol. 4: Drift Off’
The project presents some of Lo-Fi’s latest and greatest artists such as Wun Two, Flughand, Ymori, SCayos, Mark Raggio and TV Culture.
Astralwerks and Blue Note Records have released the fourth installment of Bluewerks, the iconic labels’ collaborative Lo-Fi series where downtempo electronica meets jazz-infused sounds.
Bluewerks Vol. 4: Drift Off is a calming collection that is a fresh reset for Fall. Arbour’s “Near Dark” sets the scene for this serene EP, which presents some of Lo-Fi’s latest and greatest artists such as Wun Two, Flughand, Ymori, SCayos, Mark Raggio and TV Culture.
In the time since the first EP’s release earlier this year, Bluewerks has become a runaway success in the Lo-Fi genre, garnering over 21 million streams across platforms and prominent placements on tastemaking playlists like Spotify’s “Lo-Fi Beats,” Apple Music’s “Beatstrumental,” and YouTube’s “Lo-Fi Loft.”
Bluewerks Vol. 3: Heat Wave hit No.1 on the NACC Electronic college radio chart, making it the second Bluewerks EP to reach the top spot. Bluewerks Vol. 1: Up Down Left Right sat at No.1 on the NACC Electronic college radio chart for four weeks, and Bluewerks Vol. 2: In Full Bloom peaked at No.6 on NACC Electronic.
Back in April, a Bluewerks-themed Hong Kong pop-up shop in partnership with FabCafe provided an immersive experience to fans of the music and coffee alike, presenting a Bluewerks-inspired menu and decor. The event was so successful that a second Hong Kong pop-up was launched with openground cafe. Bluewerks has also partnered with British loudspeaker manufacturer KEF, pioneers of excellence in sound and acoustic authenticity, and will collaborate on a forthcoming content series.
In July, the two iconic labels released Bluewerks Vol. 3: Heat Wave. The project followed in the tradition of the first two editions, bringing together swirling beats and reflective jazz-inflected instrumentals to create a boundary-pushing collection of songs from Lo-Fi producers like Maple Syrup, Burrito Brown, Leaf Beach, and more.
Buy or stream Bluewerks Vol. 4: Drift Off.
Bluewerks Vol. 4: Drift Off Tracklist:
1. “Drift Off (Prelude)”
2. Arbor – “Near Dark”
3. Wun Two – “Nella Laguna”
4. Flughand feat. obrabts – “Brue”
5. Ymori – “Summer Is Coming”
6. SCayos feat. azayaka – “Starry Meadows”
7. Mark Raggio – “Drifting”
8. TV Culture – “Grenadilla”
