“Lying Around” is that perfect summer jam we’ve all been waiting for, but there’s better news, this is the lead single from the Magic Bullets‘ self-titled album, out on June 15th through Mon Amie Records. So cut back and get into these warm tones and shimmering rhythms, it’s good for you. Magic Bullets – Lying […]
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Portland based Typhoon rolls 10 members deep, creating tracks rich in texture and instrumentation, a grab bag of sounds of sorts, while leaving plenty of room for the breathy vocals of Kyle Morton to shine. “Starting Over (Bad Habits)” is a song about breaking old ways to start anew, building musically with its message, sliding […]
I just downloaded I Want You, his mixtape that dropped today, and realized how brilliant his moves are from a business perspective. I’m not talking about his music (whether you like it or not), I’m talking about his success as an artist.
I like Bok Bok because he’s breaking the rules of club music; trading in rudimentary “four-on-the-floor” rhythms for jumping tribal slams, giving Diamond K & Al Ripken Jr‘s hype-man style raps the ultimate vehicle. If you’re into this cut you can purchase the entire release, out on Top Billin, with remixes from Lunice, Cobra Krames, […]
Kamei gives Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mr. Crowley” the french touch, and the result is a silky ride through the joys of filters, chops, and bass-laden grooves. Ozzy Osbourne – Mr. Crowley (Kamei Remix)
Esteemed beat maker RJD2 gets reworked by Alan Wilkis, who turns the original piano-backed Motown shudder into a funky, bass-driven strut. Vocals are served up courtesy of Little Brother’s Phonte, a dope lyricist in his own right. RJD2 – The Shining Path (Alan Wilkis Remix)
I’m a big fan of ambient music and visual imagery. Artists like Sytnaks and others from Ghostly records are daze-inducing in such a relaxing way. Hammock created something equally as beautiful with “Mono No Aware,” the single from Maybe They Will Sing For Us Tomorrow, out on Darla Records. Hammock – Mono No Aware
Oddisee is a D.C. based rapper and producer, and unlike the thousands of other dudes who do this, he’s good. His beats are built around crate-dug soul samples, furnishing that organic sound our ears yearn for. Below are two cuts from the Mental Liberation EP, “Hip Hop’s Cool Again” and the instrumental of “Cold For […]
The White Rabbits always wow me, and their sold out show at the Bowery Ballroom made me feel like a teenager at my first concert. All of their tunes are highly recommended, and you can purchase them on iTunes or download some for free from RCRD LBL. Photos are on behalf of RCRD LBL. Get […]
The Black Seeds are easily my favorite modern reggae act, with dub and rock elements to keep things progressive. They recently released a compilation of live tracks in December (Live: Vol 1), and we have a fresh cut from that, plus another infectious tune from their 2008 release Solid Ground. This 9-piece band is always […]