“Life can be heavy at times, and Autumn Rainwater expresses both the good moments and the bad through her relatable tracks. A Charlotte native, Rainwater is also a constant collaborator with producers and artists like FLLS, Simon SMTHNG, and Cuzo Key. Her latest release, 2021’s lowkey highkey., turns the volume down and the subject matter up with her low-fi and neo-soul sensibilities, invoking ‘90s era R&B/soul artists.” – Jonny Golian, CLTure
Axnt
“Charlotte-based producer Axnt has become one of the more acclaimed beatmakers in the state, after a handful of remarkable releases with Durham’s Raund Haus collective. Axnt’s music is cinematic in nature, full of deep worlds and brilliantly melded textural samples. Tracks like “92!” highlight Axnt at his finest, with disparate vocal samples placed over propelling percussive hits, all weaving through lingering synth pads. Never settling on a genre, tracks range from hip hop-inspired beats to a jungle and IDM influences, The dynamic builds tension throughout the record, ultimately making for an entrancing listen that’s easy to get lost in.” – Grant Golden, CLTure