In celebration of the release of his Vocal Botanica<\/em> sample pack,<\/a> expert producer, songwriter, and vocalist Michael Bruner joins us as we dive into the evanescent sonic world of the genre, exploring topics spanning its sound, notable artists, and tips for how to make botanica music of your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feeling ready? Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n New subscribers can try all of Splice\u2014including 200 monthly sample download credits, full access to all premium INSTRUMENT presets, and more\u2014for $4.99\/mo.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Also referred to as ‘petalcore,’ botanica music is a genre that combines nostalgia-tinged timbres from acoustic instrumentation like piano, strings, guitars, and vocals with spectral processing and glitch elements. Rather than leaning into clear melodies or traditional song structures,<\/a> it often takes an approach that’s more similar to ambient music, flowing freely between different textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt’s like if fairies made hyperpop,\u201d Bruner says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alexander Panos,<\/a> phritz,<\/a> cli, Kihara Kenji, and Suji are some artists who are known for pushing botanica music forward. While simultaneously incorporating influences from many other genres, Porter Robinson’s Nurture<\/em> is also known for playing a role in popularizing the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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