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FELIX CARTAL AND ELOHIM LINK UP FOR NEW SINGLE “NOTHING GOOD COMES EASY”

February 11, 2022 by admin
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FELIX CARTAL AND ELOHIM LINK UP FOR NEW SINGLE ‘NOTHING GOOD COMES EASY’

OUT NOW VIA PHYSICAL PRESENTS

(Toronto, ON – February 11, 2022) – Platinum dance electronic producer Felix Cartal returns with a highly-anticipated collaboration with electronic producer / singer-songwriter Elohim, ‘Nothing Good Comes Easy’. The Vancouver-based stalwart’s latest original production directly follows up his 2021 full-length Expensive Sounds For Nice People, in addition to Elohim’s most recent feature via Lights’ ‘Real Thing’ released at the end of last year. Out now via Physical Presents, ‘Nothing Good Comes Easy’ is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: FELIX CARTAL & ELOHIM – ‘NOTHING GOOD COMES EASY’

The indie-dance track begins with a pulsating bass paired alongside a hushed vocal cut courtesy of Elohim. Her profound lyricism tells the story of two strained lovers striving to fight for the love they share with one another, perfectly brought to life through a plethora of hard-hitting bass drops. Emotionally charged throughout its entirety, it effectively pulls at the heartstrings of the listener leaving one wanting even more sonic magic from the inimitable duo. Overall, ‘Nothing Good Comes Easy’ is a prime release set to kick off the new year, and serves as a noteworthy standout track for both artists.

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: FELIX CARTAL – EXPENSIVE SOUNDS FOR NICE PEOPLE

ABOUT FELIX CARTAL – Taelor Deitcher, known as Felix Cartal, is a Canadian DJ/producer who has collaborated with several major artists such as Kaskade, R3HAB, and Gallant, and has also created official remixes for the likes of Selena Gomez, Zedd, Galantis, Dillon Francis, MØ, Ellie Goulding, Diplo, Anne-Marie & Doja Cat, as well as Daya & Shallou’s ‘Older’. The renowned act has also released four full-length albums over the last decade, including his most recent endeavour Expensive Sounds For Nice People, and currently boasts over 1.9 million monthly Spotify listeners, a highly impressive feat. He has multiple Canadian platinum singles, and won the Best Dance Recording Juno Award for the single ‘Love Me’ with Lights. He has also seen support from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard and Diplo & Friends and SiriusXM Chill has also heavily supported several singles, while his Weekend Workout radio show is also featured on SiriusXM via Diplo’s Revolution. His sound can be compared to those of the industry greats of Avicii, Kygo, and Calvin Harris.

“Elohim has this incredible voice that feels beautifully intimate, it makes you feel like she’s in the room with you. Her tone was something I wanted to work with throughout the song, so I fought very hard to keep the whole thing feeling minimal. For that reason, the entire drop is built out of random vowel sounds from her voice, in an effort to keep that intimate feeling alive. I’m always trying to create production that best compliments the vocalist and keep the original emotion intact. This track is haunting and I love it.” – Felix Cartal

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: LIGHTS – ‘REAL THING’ (FT. ELOHIM) [ELEKTRA MUSIC GROUP]

ABOUT ELOHIM – Elohim is a Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ. Her monumental discography which has amassed over 300+ million streams includes collaborations with Louis the Child, Wiz Khalifa, Skrillex, and Lights. Elohim has played major festivals from coast to coast including Coachella, Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, and Lollapalooza. Throughout 2021, Elohim released three installments of her four-part series ‘Journey to the Center of Myself’ which was met with widespread acclaim. On March 17th Elohim will release ‘Journey to the Center of Myself Vol. 4’ which will be followed by a performance at Ultra Music Festival the next week.

“I knew this top line had to go to a very special producer. When I wrote it, I belted it out from my heart. It needed production with as much heart as the lyrics and melody and Felix absolutely was the perfect match. His production elevated the entire song. While writing nothing good comes easy the lyrics poured out of me. When you write from the heart that’s when the magic is ignited” – Elohim

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FELIX CARTAL ‘EXPENSIVE SOUNDS FOR NICE PEOPLE’ OUT NOW

June 25, 2021 by admin
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Image Credit: Trevor Brady

WATCH: Expensive Sounds For Nice People (Album Trailer)

(Toronto, ON – June 25, 2021) – Platinum producer Felix Cartal releases his 4th studio album Expensive Sounds For Nice People via Physical Presents. Also taken from the album are previously released “Mine” with Sophie Simmons, and “Love Me” with Lights; both are certified Platinum in Canada, with the latter one also winning the Dance Recording of the Year at the Junos 2020. Other remarkable tracks on the album include “Only One” with the hit UK singer-songwriter Karen Harding and “My Last Song” with the rebellious Norwegian songstress Hanne Mjøen, “Too Late” with the Juno Award-winning singer and composer KROY (from Quebec duo Milk & Bone), as well as “The Life” with Fjord as well as several solo indie dance anthems from Felix, which find themselves at home on the album. Cartal’s earlier “Get What You Give” also reached Platinum status, while one of the most recent singles “Happy Hour” with Kiiara was featured on 32 Spotify New Music Friday playlists as well as Billboard’s Best New Dance Tracks.

A release nearly three years in the making, Expensive Sounds For Nice People covers a range of emotions: from the ecstatic highs of new love to the frustrating lows brought by inevitable heartbreak, all held up by a backbone of unique house music. Felix Cartal lures listeners onto the dancefloor with an array of strong female vocals, showcasing some of the best singers the pop world has to offer one unforgettable track at a time, as each occupies its own sonic realm of indie dance and none is quite like the other

Felix Cartal shares the history behind the album: “My fourth album Expensive Sounds For Nice People is part of the second musical chapter in my life. My first two albums were the first chapter of my musical career: a scrappier, undeveloped, experimental phase where a lot of the ideas didn’t quite get executed how I would want from lack of skill or know-how. I’m still fond of that time and those releases, but was ultimately frustrated that I couldn’t make what I wanted come to life exactly how I heard it in my head. The other big problem from that era was consistency, and basically that’s what I’ve become obsessed with. Growing up arguably through one of the worst eras of one-hit-wonders in musical history, I remember constantly being disappointed when I bought an album and there was only one good song. I hated that. And I think remembering that has guided me into this second chapter of my life. Where I’ve just tried to grind it out daily at the studio and work on my skills, and trying to become more consistent. I’m more into the ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ chef approach nowadays, where I just try to log hours every day to refine my craft. Not too concerned with the result from that specific day but knowing that if I stack those hours I will in fact improve. I want every song to be 100% something I’m proud of, or it’s not coming out.”

He goes on to further elaborate: “The title of the album is a tongue in cheek description of all this. The sounds, to me, are expensive because I know time is a valuable commodity and I’ve logged the hours to get there. On the other hand, as an artist, who knows what even gives art value half the time? But for me, the fact that people still to this day take the time to write me heartfelt messages about my music, inspires me to keep going and to keep creating. So this album is for them, the Nice People who take the time to care, and for me, because I care too. I hope the album, from front to back, is enjoyable. I’ve worked very hard on every detail for the past 3 years.”

The Vancouver-based Felix Cartal has collaborated with several major artists such as Kaskade, R3HAB, Gallant has also created official remixes for the likes of Selena Gomez, Zedd, Galantis, Dillon Francis, MØ, Ellie Goulding, Diplo, Anne-Marie & Doja Cat as well as Daya & Shallou’s ‘Older’. The Vancouver-based producer has been featured by major Youtube channels Trap Nation, MrSuicideSheep, MrRevillz, Chill Nation, The Vibe Guide, Selected, xKito amongst others, and has earned over 360 million plays across platforms. Felix Cartal has been featured in tastemaker publications such as Billboard, FLAUNT, Complex, Dancing Astronaut, Popdust, Clash Magazine and Wonderland Magazine, to name a few. He has also seen support from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard and Diplo & Friends and SiriusXM Chill has also heavily supported several singles, while his Weekend Workout radio show is also featured on SiriusXM Diplo’s Revolution. His sound can be compared to those of the industry greats of Avicii, Kygo and Calvin Harris.

STREAM EXPENSIVE SOUNDS FOR NICE PEOPLE HERE

Expensive Sounds For Nice People LP Tracklisting

  1. The Life (feat. Fjord)
  2. Over It (feat. Veronica)
  3. Harmony
  4. Layover
  5. Mine (with Sophie Simmons)
  6. 500 Days
  7. Old Self (feat. Ofelia K)
  8. We Fall
  9. Only One (with Karen Harding)
  10. My Last Song (feat. Hanne Mjøen)
  11. Love Me (with Lights)
  12. Going Up
  13. Happy Hour (with Kiiara)
  14. Jealous
  15. Hygge
  16. Too Late (feat. Kroy)

“Felix Cartal is here to bless the masses with timeless music”
FLAUNT

“Friday vibes are exemplified on “Happy Hour,” a joyous new collab between Canadian producer Felix Cartal and anti-pop star Kiiara.”
 BILLBOARD

  [Felix Cartal] “It goes from a cool electro place into some more mellow, halftime vibes during the hook. No earth-shattering drops, no pandering. This is just good music for great people.”
COMPLEX

“Cartal’s proficiency in the studio shines and seamlessly rises above traditional conventions of genre and format”
Dancing Astronaut

“Felix Cartal has turned “You Get What You Give” into a full-on EDM blast, the kind of thing you expect to hear at four A.M., as you’re waiting for the sun to rise.”
Popdust

 “The platinum-selling producer is back, matching his arena-level electronics to a potent pop touch.”
CLASH Magazine

“Mine” follows the producer and DJ, Taelor Deitcher’s irresistible sonic formula: melting melodic electro-pop sensibilities with slick body-shaking bass lines, this time relaying an ode to lost love with the honey vocals of singer Sophie Simmons”
Wonderland Magazine

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FELIX CARTAL ANNOUNCES: EXPENSIVE SOUNDS FOR NICE PEOPLE LP

May 7, 2021 by admin
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Image Credit: Trevor Brady (for Felix Cartal)

Multi-platinum Producer & DJ, Felix Cartal, ANNOUNCES:
Expensive Sounds For Nice People LP

Teams up with UK’s Platinum-selling hit singer-songwriter Karen Harding on ‘Only One’

Stream/download: ‘Only One’

(Toronto, ON – May 7th, 2021) – Platinum producer Felix Cartal has announced the release of his upcoming album, Expensive Sounds For Nice People on June 25th via Physical Presents. Ahead of the album release, the producer teamed up with pop artist Karen Harding on the stunning single ‘Only One’ out today! Felix Cartal has already released several hit singles from the album, including ‘Mine’ with Sophie Simmons (currently nominated for JUNOS Dance Recording of the Year), and ‘Love Me’ (which are both certified platinum in Canada) with ‘Love Me’ (featuring the singer LIGHTS) also winning the Dance Recording of the Year at the 2020 JUNOS His previous single, ‘Get What You Give’ also reached platinum and Felix’s last single, ‘Happy Hour’ with Kiiara was featured on 32 Spotify New Music Friday playlists as well as Billboard’s Best New Dance Tracks. Along with those already released singles, Felix shares the remaining track listing and reveals the album art below.

UK Hit Singer-Songwriter Karen Harding’s impressive body of work now surpasses 400 million combined Spotify streams. After the worldwide success of her last single ‘Un-Do My Heart’, with Digital Farm Animals now passing 20 million streams, her current UK single with Shift K3Y titled ‘Morning’ is on airwaves across the world. Hailing from Durham County, Karen will next be leading into her first-ever mini-album due in July on Ultra Music.

High energy, high romance and high expectations are carrying us into the summer with Felix Cartal’s latest single, ‘Only One’ featuring the stunning songstress Karen Harding and her unforgettable style. A playful attitude radiates throughout the single as the “give and take” atmosphere harnessed between the unique production style and powerful vocals lead us into a day of flirty fun and nights with blurry memories.

Felix Cartal has collaborated with several major artists such as Kaskade, R3HAB, Gallant has also created official remixes for the likes of Selena Gomez, Zedd, Galantis, Dillon Francis, MØ, Ellie Goulding, Diplo, Anne-Marie & Doja Cat as well as Daya & Shallou’s ‘Older’. Vancouver-based Felix Cartal has been featured by major Youtube channels Trap Nation, MrSuicideSheep, MrRevillz, Chill Nation, The Vibe Guide, Selected, xKito amongst others, and has earned over 360 million plays across platforms. He has also seen support from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard and Diplo & Friends and SiriusXM Chill has also heavily supported several singles, while his Weekend Workout radio show is also featured on SiriusXM Diplo’s Revolution. His sound can be compared to those of the industry greats of Avicii, Kygo and Calvin Harris.

Felix Cartal tells us about the creation of the single: “I wrote this one with Karen, Chelsea and Nick during a spontaneous session in LA. I feel like I have two modes when I make music, mode 1 would be something with an emotional heaviness and mode 2 would be a response to just break away and make something that’s more of an uplifting escape. It was the summer, and I definitely was in mode 2.”

Karen Harding further elaborates on the single: “I loved this writing session. We were all on such a high and I think it definitely came across in the song. We wanted to write a song about that overwhelming feeling of when you know someone is ‘the one’, we’ve all felt it at some point.”

Expensive Sounds For Nice People LP Tracklisting
Pre-order here

  1. The Life (feat. Fjord)
  2. Over It (feat. Veronica)
  3. Harmony
  4. Layover
  5. Mine (with Sophie Simmons)
  6. 500 Days
  7. Old Self (feat. Ofelia K)
  8. We Fall
  9. Only One (with Karen Harding)
  10. My Last Song (feat. Hanne Mjøen)
  11. Love Me (with Lights)
  12. Going Up
  13. Happy Hour (with Kiiara)
  14. Jealous
  15. Hygge
  16. Too Late (feat. Kroy)

“Felix has carved his own path in this crazy dance music world, building a loyal fan base track by track”
– BILLBOARD

 [Felix Cartal] “It goes from a cool electro place into some more mellow, halftime vibes during the hook. No earth-shattering drops, no pandering. This is just good music for great people.”
– COMPLEX

 “Cartal’s proficiency in the studio shines and seamlessly rises above traditional conventions of genre and format”
– Dancing Astronaut

 [Kiiara’s] “chopped and screwed vocals sit so perfectly in the track’s jerky electro that you almost forget they’re there.”
– The Guardian

 Kiiara’s lighter-than-air vocals are coupled with a flirtatious beat on “Intention,” which definitely didn’t get as much consideration as Low Kii Savage single “Gold,” but is no less catchy.
– Billboard

[Kiiara’s ‘Gold’s] chorus had a trance-like pull, chopping up vocals and splicing them into an indecipherable hyperpop concoction.
– Pitchfork

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FELIX CARTAL AND KIIARA SHARE NEW SINGLE “HAPPY HOUR”

February 5, 2021 by admin
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 Image Credits: Kiiara by Dennis Leupold; Felix Cartal by Trevor Brady

LISTEN HERE

(Toronto, ON – February 05, 2021) – Platinum producer / DJ Taelor Deitcher aka Felix Cartal has teamed up with pop sensation Kiiara on his latest single, “Happy Hour” out today via Physical Presents. Stream it here

Felix Cartal’s singles”Get What You Give” and “Love Me” are certified platinum in Canada with “Love Me” (with celebrated songstress LIGHTS) also winning the Dance Recording of the Year at the 2020 JUNO’s. Kiiara’s breakout single “Gold” reached no. 5 on Billboard’s US Top 40 charts and over 675 million streams alone. In total, she’s amassed over 2 billion streams across platforms. The singer has been featured by several industry mammoths including David Guetta, Linkin Park, and Cheat Codes. Kiiara has also collaborated with Blackbear on the single, “So Sick” which was recently remixed by Martin Jensen. “Happy Hour” is the first release since her debut album, Lil Kiiwi (October 2020).

Kiiara tells us about the collaboration: “Felix and I have been meaning to work together on an original song of our own for years. I’ve always been a fan of his work. I remember him sending me a remix of my song “Feels” a few years back and I was blown away. I’m really excited about our new song ‘Happy Hour’. It’s a melodramatic emo anthem (lol that’s both of our specialties)”.

Felix Cartal has collaborated with several major artists such as Kaskade, R3HAB, and Gallant. He has created official remixes for the likes of Selena Gomez, Zedd, Galantis, Dillon Francis, MØ, Ellie Goulding, Diplo and more recently, Anne-Marie & Doja Cat as well as Daya & Shallou’s ‘Older’.

With over 270 Million Spotify plays and counting, Vancouver based Felix Cartal has been featured by major Youtube channels Trap Nation, MrSuicideSheep, MrRevillz, Chill Nation, Selected, xKito amongst, others accumulating over 90 Million views. He has also seen support from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard and Diplo & Friends and SiriusXM Chill has also heavily supported several singles, while his Weekend Workout radio show is also featured on SiriusXM Diplo’s Revolution. His sound can be compared to those of the industry greats of Avicii, Kygo and Calvin Harris.

Returning in a sparkling pop creation via a proven collaboration, we see Felix Cartal and Kiiara defy the usual industry standards and allow their creativity to guide them on their latest single. “Happy Hour” is an uplifting tune paired with wry, personal lyrics that will provide the next anthem for 2021. Who needs romantic perfection when you have radiant happiness and a drink in your hand?

Felix Cartal says about the song: “The idea and lyrics for this song were created during a writing session in Norway. I think my time in Scandinavia was really beneficial to my songwriting process because they have this effortless approach to pop writing. We had a breakthrough when we started thinking of juxtaposing ‘Happy Hour’ with darker lyrics. It kind of all fell together once we figured out how to attack it, and I dub it my “uplifting loser anthem.” It felt sort of pop, but sort of unconventional, and to have Kiiara feature on it was unreal because I felt that her pop music has that same unpredictable quality.”

“Felix has carved his own path in this crazy dance music world, building a loyal fan base track by track”
– Billboard

[Felix Cartal] “It goes from a cool electro place into some more mellow, halftime vibes during the hook. No earth-shattering drops, no pandering. This is just good music for great people.”
– Complex

“Cartal’s proficiency in the studio shines and seamlessly rises above traditional conventions of genre and format”
– Dancing Astronaut

[Kiiara’s] “chopped and screwed vocals sit so perfectly in the track’s jerky electro that you almost forget they’re there.”
– The Guardian

Kiiara’s lighter-than-air vocals are coupled with a flirtatious beat on “Intention,” which definitely didn’t get as much consideration as Low Kii Savage single “Gold,” but is no less catchy.
– Billboard

[Kiiara’s ‘Gold’s] chorus had a trance-like pull, chopping up vocals and splicing them into an indecipherable hyperpop concoction.
– Pitchfork

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