With the instrumental “Awash,” NYC producer Houis follows up the indie-leaning single “Open and Repeat.”
“Awash” was one of the first songs I produced from my upcoming album, and was definitely the most experimental. With the intention of combining UK Garage with lofi, I took an 88BPM lofi beat I made and warped it to 120BPM, which laid the foundation for the track. Having been inspired by UK Garage artists like salute, as well as by some old friends, like Indigo Eyes and Tyde, I was really excited to try giving the genre a spin.
Additionally, a goal of mine is to start performing live next year, and having more upbeat songs to play like “Awash” is something I’m looking forward to! – Houis
Houis, a French-American producer with a base in New York City, is pronounced: “weece.” Influenced by artists such as Bonobo and Tom Misch, his distinct R&B lo-fi sound has evolved to include elements of a newer indie/house aesthetic.
As a sound and visual artist, Houis exhibits a dexterity between his music and visual aesthetics that suggests a wide range of constantly developing skills.
His debut album “Outgrown” perfectly captures the full spectrum of his musical preferences, from 80s-influenced indie-pop Open & Repeat w. Emmett Kai to soulful offerings with foreign guest appearances like Daydreamin’ w. Blush’ko.
Early 2023 is the anticipated release date for “Outgrown” by Berlin-based label Lekker Collective.
French artist Houis is presently residing in New York City. His music has a low-key, emotionally intense vibe that is intimate and has a soulful blend of r&b, chillout, and jazzy lo-fi. Houis’ debut ep Nocturnal amassed over 2 million Spotify spins in 2020 and put him on the radar as an up-and-coming producer.
