Just releasing and sharing it with the world is such a gift.įlume has always been an innovator, in his sound, his aesthetic, his album covers, and even his unique mixtapes. It shows that it really isn’t important whether an artist wrote a song 1 year ago or 9. Hopefully, the emergence of Flume releasing old songs like this as a collective can also set an example or encourage others to do the same. It is hard to imagine how many amazing songs happened to be not released. This album is also a striking representation of what the music producer’s journey must be like-the album cover displays a desktop full of scattered song files. Flume truly solidifies his power as an artist on this album.

This album is so worth listening to and has something that will appeal to all. Flume shows us that they will indeed fall in place, to just trust, and to appreciate the process and musical journey he is taking us on.Ī post shared by Flume glimpse into the producer journey This song shows that Flume can truly create beautiful music out of anything-even sounds that initially may sound like they don’t fall in place together. Almost sinister sounding, the ambient chord progressions give the song a sense of direction and leave the listener open to any kind of progression. SPOKE 2 ALIENS FINALLY 1.3 -Flume, the following song, is much more abstract, arrhythmic, and experimental. The song is so soothing and complements the following song on the track list really well. The lyrics are cathartic and heartfelt as well. The serene sounds of One Step Closer 1.4 feat. It’s like a teleportation device to summer and fond memories. There’s something so nostalgic and familiar about the sound of older Flume. For instance, Why 1.3 -Flume, is like a warm hug to the ears. The songs on this album are so calming to listen to. The song builds gradually and brings a more imaginative, flowing feel. Dream 1.2.2 is much more ambient and eclectic. Isabella Manfredi seems to draw upon R&B influences and brings a relaxed feel. Flume is a master of his craft, and his sound is timeless. The rest of the album has songs that contain the more typical Flume sound we all know and love-the breathy synths, the pads, and the harmonics. It’s darker than a lot of Flume tracks, with heavy bass and rap bringing the song together seamlessly. This song sets the tone for the rest of the album, with its unique sound design and drums. Things Don’t Always Go The Way You Plan begins with Counting Sheep (V2) feat. Kai), as well as his remix of You & Me with Disclosure, Eliza Doolittle.Īll we’d expect from a new Flume album and more The Sydney, Australia native is one of the most significant electronic artists to arise in the past decade with classics such as Never Be Like You (feat. This demonstrates Flume’s talent he is able to remain true to his sound while bending the norm of what electronic music can truly sound like. Even though the songs included are from varying years, they come together cohesively and fluidly. The 10-track album released on February 8th, 2023 came as a happy surprise to fans and music lovers alike. The album is a clear glance into how Flume’s sound has evolved. The album is a collection of previously unreleased WAV files dated as far back as 2012 and is a beautiful showcase of the range and creative ear Flume possesses. Flume recently released a new album, Things Don’t Always Go The Way You Plan.