Essonite is defined by Merriam Webster’s dictionary as “a variety of yellow or brown garnet,” but there’s a new type of gem making a name for themselves in the world of live electronic music.
Essonite is a three-member live act straight out of Philadelphia, consisting of founding members Martin Esser and Will Loftus (guitar) and latest addition Alec Powell on the drums.
The group has been compared to genre-defining artists like Pretty Lights, GRiZ, and Manic Focus – and for good reason. They specialize in taking samples from decades of vintage films and records and intermingling them with live instrumentals, hip-hop beats, and modular synthesizers to create tracks that straddle the line between electro-funk, smooth soul, and downbeat electronic music. Regardless of what genre the group falls into or who they are compared to, it’s clear that they are comfortable pushing the envelope of experimentalism in the best way possible.
The group’s debut LP “Through The Hourglass,” released October 24, features 11 unique tracks that showcase the group’s diverse range of musical stylings and advanced production skills. From the jazzy hip-hop track “Second Movement” featuring rapper Noah Hall, to the dreamy, cinematic stylings of “The Queen’s Bells,” and a bassy, synth-heavy collaboration with electro-hip-hop producer Aritfakts, you’ll be sure to hear these tracks and Essonite’s name throughout the coming year.
Connect with Essonite and stream the LP through Spotify below – we promise there’s a little something for everyone.
Connect with Essonite:
https://www.facebook.com/essonitemusic
https://essonite.bandcamp.com
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