CREDIT: CASEY GOLDSTEINb4, an innovative label, is set to unveil a new chapter in its musical journey with the debut of the single “Flashlight (Turn Me On)” by New York-based artist Cute Door. This marks the beginning of a series of weekly singles leading up to mid-February in collaboration with Ripe, which will showcase talents like fUnlistenable, flirty800, DJ Thank You, Tama Gucci, and Rision.
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“Flashlight (Turn Me On)” is a bass-heavy, minimal pop track that evokes the feeling of traversing a dark, suburban backyard. The song features whispered vocals layered over a slow trap rhythm, complemented by glitchy textures that create an atmosphere steeped in desire and tension. Cute Door, who hails from Upstate New York, crafts her sound with themes of voyeurism and intimacy, making her an ideal artist to kickstart this new phase for b4.
Originally conceived over a decade ago during her college days, Cute Door began as a means to rediscover her creativity outside the constraints of dream pop and shoegaze. With a classical piano background beginning at age four and self-taught skills in electronic music production, she has evolved her project from ambient drum and bass to its current club-centric form. Citing influences such as Gwen Stefani and Eartha Kitt, Cute Door’s music melds pop sensibilities with dance floor energy, showcasing both fun and depth.
Following “Flashlight (Turn Me On),” b4 will continue to roll out a diverse lineup of experimental tracks. Notably, fUnlistenable will release “Ask Me Where You Never Go” featuring TOMGIRL504EVER, marking his first official output beyond remixes. This track promises to challenge genre boundaries with its intricate sound layers. Additional releases include late-night club tracks from flirty800 and DJ Thank You, alongside collaborations featuring Tama Gucci’s ethereal vocals and Rision’s cutting-edge rap style.
These new offerings are supported by Ripe, a decentralised platform that empowers fans to invest directly in independent artists. Ripe’s founder, Serge, emphasises their mission to redefine the music industry model by ensuring artists maintain control over their work while benefiting from direct support from their audiences. As b4 champions fresh voices from NYC and LA, this collaboration signals an exciting transformation in the independent music landscape.
