Grammy Award winning Toronto based-producer collective and prolific alt-pop duo, Locals Only Sound have released new music today, a single titled “Easy.”
The song, written and produced by Gray Hawken and Curtis Smith, immediately hooks listeners from its first beat, taking you on a journey through different musical influences in classic Locals Only Sound fashion. The mesmerizing music video, also out today, matches the emotions of the song, with vibrant colours on rotation in-line with the beat.
“Easy” along with the “Watch Yourself” global collaboration series follow the duo’s hit single “Move With Me” which continues to make waves over a year after its release. The undeniably catchy track became a breakout hit for them, gaining over 5.5 million streams worldwide and climbing the Canadian Top 40 airplay charts. Locals Only Sound have amassed over 9.5 million streams globally.
Locals Only Sound are not only developing talent and bringing new perspectives along with unique sounds to established artists [ Alessia Cara, Baka Not Nice, Olivia O’brien and more] but also creating and sharing their fresh take through their own music. With focus on their appreciation for alt-electronic music and combining it with their abiding passion for R&B vocals paired with modern beats, Gray Hawken and Curtis Smith write, produce and record all their own music that has listeners hooked on the first beat. Their debut EP titled, OPUS 1 tape, which the pair describe as a mixtape – is the first installment of Locals Only Sound’s partnership. They have gone on to release their hit single “Move With Me,” the “Watch Yourself” global collaboration series and now “Easy.” Stay tuned for more from Locals Only Sound as they continue to explore and experiment with sound.