bitbird Releases Fifth Volume of ‘Gouldian Finch’ Series

The latest volume of bitbird’s Gouldian Finch features forward-thinking art bass tunes from the minds of Wavedash, OBLVYN, San Holo, and more.

Since taking flight in the scene years ago, bitbird has become one of the most beloved labels, with consistently stunning releases pushing the boundaries of bass music and a focus on their ever-growing community. While singles, albums, and EPs have been prominent on the San Holo-led imprint, their compilations like create together and Gouldian Finch have furthered their mission of showcasing artistic creativity and genre exploration. Now, they’ve curated another helping of tunes for the release of Gouldian Finch 5.

It’s been a few years since the last installment of Gouldian Finch, but patience has paid off, as the latest features a whopping 21 tracks from 29 artists from around the world. While artists joining in on the fun, such as Pauline Herr, Wavedash, Daktyl, Eyezic, and, of course, San Holo, are known to create unique soundscapes on their own, this edition comes with something new as bitbird has coined the sound of this album as art bass. This new term has surfaced in response to the future bass genre becoming more constricted instead of encompassing ever-evolving styles and sounds that it did years ago.

Art bass is not a formula or tied to specific rules; It’s more like a vision, a constant yearning to create something unique and bring something new to the electronic music scene. We believe most artists on bitbird are driven by this urge to express themselves in their own unique way, no matter what.

If you’re looking for fresh, funky sounds that break the norm, then Gouldian Finch 5 is for you. Wavedash’s “Walk Up” opens the compilation with a flurry of electronic blips, chopped samples, and a solid bass groove before Darby and Tails take control with their track “Hearurvoice” that rolls forward with an overall upbeat vibe. Deliriousninja’s “want you back” and OBLVYN‘s “Here With Me” arrive soon after as two of the standouts on the compilation with their melodic elements front and center as you’re whisked away to a vibey, bass-fueled world.

Synova and Byegone break out of the strictly electronic realm with “Focus,” a track that leans heavily into pop punk and will have you jumping up and down during its breakdown like you’re back at Warped Tour. Those hunting for an atmospheric track should put on Eyezic and TetraTara’s “Street Lights” to immerse themselves in its intoxicating blend of vocals and breaks. After that tune is “feel something real,” the latest gem from San Holo that will stir emotions before Molly Otto takes control with the ever-groovy “From You” and Pauline Herr showcases her bass might by teaming up with joegarratt for “heartbreak.” But Gouldian Finch 5 isn’t done there – you just need to listen to it all yourself!

These tracks are just a taste of the art bass style that bitbird is putting front and center, so listen to Gouldian Finch 5 on Spotify or your preferred platform, and follow the imprint on social media to stay in the know on future releases and more.

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Gouldian Finch 5 – Tracklist:

Wavedash – WALK UP

Tails, Darby – Hearurvoice

wes mills – emotion

Deliriousninja – want you back

JB Hain – Love

OBLVYN – Here With Me

barking continues – without u

Synova & Byegone – Focus

Scro – Make It

Eyezic – Street Lights (feat. TetraTara)

San Holo – feel something real

Molly Otto – From You

Sam Day, Laxcity – Better Luck (ft. Dillistone)

Pauline Herr – heartbreak (feat. joegarratt)

MELVV – Y

Nikita, the Wicked – lower your voice

Daktyl – Ghost

Red Fingers x Ookay – LUV

Muira, – Syrup

Eastghost – All Along

kittito, eunki – wish concept

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