bitbird's 5th "create together" Compilation Proves Community Still Beats Algorithm

The best musical partnerships have always required a leap of faith between strangers. After teaming up with Audius for their fifth create together compilation, bitbird once again proves that leap no longer needs geography—just good WiFi and better intentions.

In an industry increasingly dominated by algorithmic discovery and manufactured viral moments, projects like create together feel like a return to electronic music's collaborative DIY roots. The series from San Holo's beloved electronic music label brings together artists who meet and collaborate entirely through their Discord server.

It started as a month-long challenge back in 2019 and has grown into something much more significant: a flourishing ecosystem of producers, vocalists and visual artists innovating genres and creating ones that don't have names yet.

"create together has always been about more than music," said Thorwald van den Akker. "It's about building a space where our community can express themselves, collaborate freely, and be seen. Every year, it reminds me why we do this. It's raw, it's real, and it’s where the heart of bitbird lives."

Out now, the fifth installment features 28 artists from 13 countries and speaks to how borderless these digital creative communities have become. It's fitting that the release was facilitated by a partnership with decentralized music streaming platform Audius, whose artist-first mentality helped bring in over 170 participants into the mix. 

Highlights include "RAINBOWS," where Kaiyo laces spacey vocal chops through gritty glitch hop beats; "PETTTT," a cathartic hyperpop track from lillybug; and "land on my feet ~," a collaboration between euphee, Disphing and HYPERSPVCE where vintage electro synths provide the perfect backdrop for lyrics about becoming who you're meant to be.

You can listen to create together vol.5 below.

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