The mantra of Crack Tracks is simple: “We scour the Internet so you don’t have to.” Every single day we find stunning tracks that we don’t have time to post, and that can get frustrating. There are too many good artists going unnoticed on The Untz, and this series is our attempt to further put a dent in all the electronic music that continues to stream from far reaching corners of the world.

With Crack Tracks, we want to focus on artists and specific styles that aren’t getting as much attention here. This weekly series will highlight some of our favorite songs that we haven’t already covered, targeting artists releasing music more addicting than crack itself. The type of music you can’t get enough of. One hit just wont suffice. Are you ready to get high with us?

Mr. Carmack - reference

Mr. Carmack must not sleep. The Hawaiian producer has already released 20 songs in 2014, and they’re all original as hell. Early in the week he unveiled “studies 1” and “insomnity (again),” than a few days later he dropped “reference” for our listening pleasure. The first sampled Becky G, the second Jhené Aiko, and finally The Meters on his most recent dosage. He is a machine. With “reference,” we hear Mr. Carmack on top of his game. Ridiculously catchy vocal samples, meticulously crafted synthesizers, and enough bass to feed an infant child for a year. What is going through that brain of his?

J Sigsworth - We Have No One (Outro)

Little Simz & Waldo - Mandarin Oranges (Produced by Sango)

Sango’s production is the definition of versatile. Last week we featured a nostalgic, sample heavy tune from the Midwest producer, and this time around we’ve got a silky smooth set of instrumentations for Little Simz and Waldo to layer their introspective bars over. The two vocalists do just that, highlighting Sango’s lush instrumentations with their own unique flow and lyrical output. Little Simz shows off her quick-paced delivery while Waldo slows thing down with his steady yet impactful vocals, each achieving recognition with their own approach.

L W K Y - Higher

Are you serious? There’s another Australian side project that just popped up? “I’m not even mad, that’s amazing.” This one goes by the name of L W K Y, hailing from Melbourne and bridging the progressing talents of Tristan, Grays, and Female. We’re actually pretty excited about this. A few weeks ago we discovered L W K Y and Female, only to find out a few days later that the two had since joined forces. Just like that a duo became a trio. “Higher” is the fifth song from the Aussies thus far, juxtaposing immersive and more upbeat drops with subtle, thought-provoking sections on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

Elaquent - Almost There ft Budamunk

If you were digging ESTA’s beat tape, than we highly recommend digging into Elaquent’s new EP via Bandcamp. Not only is ESTA featured on the third track, but the entire release brings that undeniably catchy synthesis of electronic and hip-hop we were talking about earlier. “Almost There” is a stunning collaboration with Budamunk, merging cultural influence from Canada and Japan while flipping a classic Dilla sample. You simply can’t deny the addictive qualities of this track, making it literally impossible to hear just once. Each time you gain something new, and each time you end up vigorously bobbing your cabeza just like before.

Four Tet - Ever Never (The Ninetys "1 Milli" Remix)

We absolutely love it when producers achieve milestones, because they usually end up returning the favor with something fresh to sink our teeth into. The Ninetys just hit one million plays on his Soundcloud, and to commemorate the occasion we get a bass-laden take on Four Tet. “Ever Never” is best enjoyed on fatty car speakers, birthing hard-hitting layers of sub-bass and samples from Kanye’s “Mercy” into your eardrums. Trap-heavy tracks like this often cause listeners to move uncontrollably, but this one will pause the motion of your entire body except a slight drifting of your head up and down. It happened to us. It will happen to you.

patten - Drift

Like the Tycho track of a similar name, this enveloping musical jaunt will make you do exactly that. Complete with suitable visuals, patten’s trenchant masterpiece takes abstract to all new realms. “Drift” utilizes an imaginative ebb and flow to truly push the boundaries of modern music, sending listeners on an enrapturing exploration throughout their past, present, and future. You start to choke up a bit. Your heart starts to beat uncontrollably. You want to look away from the video. You try so hard, but it just doesn’t happen. Turn the lights completely off, put headphones on, and stare directly at your computer screen. You want emotional? This is what you need.

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