Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Tom Krell, Active Child, Disclosure, SBTRKT Song: Jacques Greene - On Your Side (Ft. How To Dress Well) [download here ] [...]
This track is great. I was unfamiliar with Gilbere Forte before, but he is now clear on the radar. For those-like myself-initially taken aback by Active Child's involvement in a hip-hop track, I'll let Mr. Grossi explain for himself: "anyone who knows me well, knows that i was born and raised on hip hop. this [...]
Most of these remixes deserve individual praise and if I wasn't at the Santa Monica Courthouse on a break from jury selection, I would gladly give it. But don't worry, planning to present the shadiest representation of myself, which some may say won't be difficult, in hopes to get dismissed and back to my normal secluded online life tomorrow! In the meantime, do what I'm doing and jam out to these tracks at a high volume and tune out Monday's freak show. [...]
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Ryan Hemsworth, Teen Daze, Active Child Song: Mikky Ekko - Disappear [download here ] What's so good? I think [...]
For a few years now, LA-based duo Michael David and Tyler Blake – Classixx to you and me – have been remixing. Phoenix , The Gossip , Active Child and The Ting Tings are among the outfits to have had songs treated to the pair’s summer-softened, bliss-exhaling interpretations and it’s been clear from these that David and Blake are two producers pleasantly in thrall to the atmospheric loveliness of their home state, and the musical possibilities it suggests. This summer, [...]
Philly rapper Gilbere Forte is long overdue for some serious notice, but as he continues to grind I know his time will come. His latest song is called "Nolita" featuring the crooning of Active Child and production from Raak . This is slightly different from the straight hip hop sound, as there are a few genres being put together in this, but the result speaks for itself. This track will be on Forte 's upcoming PRAY album, out next week. Fresh? [...]
Gilbere Forte has sneakily taken over a decent amount of my library over the past few years. The two breadwinners to date are hands down his "Alors On Dance" remix with Kanye, and his Florence "Dog Days Are Over" remix - but that's all going to change now that this new ... Read More
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: J Cole, Sean Rose Song: Gilbere Forte - Nolita (Ft. Active Child) [download here ] What's so good? A [...]
With a harp-laced beat in tow, Gilbere Forte examines late nights, fast, mysterious women, and the treachery of lust on new single "Nolita." Wisely enlisting the assistance of Active Child for a typically soaring hook, Forte weaves a detailed narrative that elevates these well-worn topics with personal detail, providing the sort of context that breathes life [...]
Back in March, native Philadelphian Gilbere Forte inked a deal with Epic Records after a long while of bouncing between Philly and L.A. pursuing his hiphop career. Today, we get a taste of his forthcoming record in the new single "Lolita." Like the title track "Pray," it's a hugely sophisticated leap forward from his buzz-making early mixtapes. Moody, mysterious and based around a melodious Active Child sample, it's a stunning opening statement from Forte, making us pretty psyched for the entire Pray LP (out on May 15th) . Listen to it below, and [...]
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Jacques Greene, Active Child, Deadboy Song: Foals - Late Night (Koreless Remix) [download here ] What's so good? My [...]
B3SCI has teamed up with the good peeps at Danger Village to drop this exclusive mix of their choice Spring 2013 worthy jams. Owner Beth Martinez curates the mix track by track below. Hibernation doesn't stand a chance. 1) holychild “Best Friends” This song sets the tone perfectly for what I want to come across in this mix. For spring we’re looking to brighter, organic sounds threaded through with good feelings of friendship and laughter. Shifting away from the electronic-heavy vibes of the last mix, this song [...]
active child is currently working on his sophomore lp, but has released a stunning new song from the stephanie meyer inspired movie the host . colored in multifaceted falsettos, mesmerizing in despairing lyrics, decorated with delicate pulls of harp strings, and isolated memories between a lover and the meaning of being alone. "even if i never meant to hurt you ... would you hurt me?" listen artwork by [...]
Visit Indie Shuffle to download. Sounds like: Sun City, Joywave, Alan Wilkes Song: Ghost Loft - Seconds (& Remix) [download here ] What's so good? Ghost [...]
"Evening Ceremony" is a delightfully melancholy pop track that is utterly compelling from start to finish. There is not question that the focal point of this song is the falsetto vocals that carry such weight and stature. Pat Grossi aka Active Child 's voice is supported by some equally brilliant lyrics that speak of a desperate scenario between the vocalist and his lover. 'Even if I never meant to hurt you, would you hurt me / Even if I wanted to pray for you'. The lyrics are set out in a type of binary form; the second sentence always [...]
Active Child, aka Patrick Grossi, announced on March 25th that he would release a new track. No apparent reason or news as to why other than to keep the flow going from 20112s You Are All I See . Apparently keeping active , Grossi ... Read More
image by santinojrivera In no order, my Top Songs for the first quarter of 2013. I put on just one song by each artist, which was a serious task in some cases. Still, this has been a slow season. Not a lot of great records out. You can hear/see these tunes by clicking on the title... Röyksopp (with Susanne Sundfør) Running To The Sea Like a great novel, the first line [...]
Although Stephanie Meyers' focus on aliens this time around still doesn't have some buying into her teen romance novels, the first single from the soundtrack for "The Host" does, without a doubt, induce butterflies. Pat Grossi — aka Active Child — who hasn't released anything since his stunning 2011 debut "You Are All I See" (besides an interpretation of gospel tune "His Eye Is On the Sparrow" earlier this year), finally offers a gorgeous new track titled "Evening Ceremony." It gently swoops in with his signature falsetto and lush R&B beats and lifts with each note meticulously plucked [...]
Remember last month when we made a hand-wringing post about the death of the MP3 and thereby the end of the downloadable Monthly Mix? Well, fuck it - ZIP FILE BACK. Thank you for your comments and opinions! This is blog-in-action. But, we know some of you enjoyed the ease and increased songchoice represented by our Spotify playlist, and so guess what SPOTIFY BACK too. And we ALSO realize some of you can't/won't access Spotify but also want to see a playlist that isn't limited just to MP3s because that can be arbitrarily restrictive with respect to the [...]
Active Child is set to feature on the forthcoming soundtrack for the new Stephanie Myer film The Host and here is the beautiful cut "Evening Ceremony" that will be added to that effort. Stream the effort in full below.
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