"Cathedral" from Parlour Tricks "Maps of the West" by Leland Sundries "Bumper" by The Cannanes "Bathroom Laughter" from Pissed Jeans "Blackout" from Hey Anna [...]
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign , Potholes Music 's own Datahowler will release his new project, Crystal Gazers , via the folks at Velvet Blue Music/Spune/Tree Fall Sounds on Jan. 15. To tease everyone waiting on the goodness, the Texas multi-instrumentalist/producer has shared the EP's title track. Like his previous tunes, this is a gorgeous, languid piece bursting with layers upon layers of sounds. Listen below.
Today I am enthused to report the launch of Datahowler 's Crystal Gazers Kickstarter campaign. Let's first talk about the awesome video that comes along with the campaign, featuring a handsome lower-level wizard convincing his folk to join his admirable cause. I have watched this video about 12 times already-I simply can't get over how hilarious it is. Beyond that, though, Datahowler is sitting on a pretty incredibly piece of music. And it needs your money in order to see the light of day, by way of a slick 103 colored vinyl and a slew of other [...]
Today we're stoked to present Distant Arcade , the first artist compilation for Potholes Music . It features brand-new tracks from each of our 12 artists including newcomer British producer B O L T S who brings his own flavor of honey-like sample flips and lighthearted jazz sentiments. The theme of Distant Arcade is, above all, space- the cosmos, spaceship joyrides, and the like. We asked our artists to take their cues from above the stratosphere in crafting their tracks, and while the individual approaches vary, the overall discourse of the compilation is one of zero gravity contemplation. [...]
Datahowler is a longtime friend of the site's. Who could forget Melt! , his mix dedicated to last year's Texas heatwave? Or the intergalactic Passengers As Eggs EP? Don't even start with his r remix of Beyonce's "End Of Time," which somehow became one of our most popular posts, riding a Beyonce google wave. "H8 YR FACE THNKS K BYE" is Datahowler's first single from his upcoming Weirdo Tape , dedicated to 'some of the stupidest people in Dallas.' If you dig Flying Lotus, Beautiful Lou, & Clams [...]
Datahowler , who runs with us as part of Potholes Music , just dropped off a rad new track off his upcoming Weirdo Tape project. But "H8 YR FACE THNKS K BYE" is more than your typical promotional single or anything like that. Rather, it's a message to all the haters out there. Or, in Datahowler's words: In the wake of recent events of me dealing with some of the stupidest people in Dallas I have decided to release a track instead continuing the cycle of garbage and bad mouthing. Boom! [...]
This past May, Potholes Music's own Datahowler stopped by the Violitionist headquarters in Denton, Texas for a live session. It features three tracks from the supremely gifted multi-instrumentalist, who shows off all of his skills on "Hidden Kingdoms", "The Weight of Dreams", and "Multiverse". Armed with some choice electronic equipment, he cues up and triggers the samples that he played himself in the first place. Yeah, dude's basically a one-man band here. You can stream the audio and/or watch the full session below.
This very well may be the ultimate Friday jam. My Name is Moses teamed up with our forever fave Datahowler to cover the ever classic "Summertime". This track arrives just in time for the country-wide heatwave. Download the track for free from their b andcamp , then load up your ipod and get outside! Summertime (Cover) by My Name is Moses with Datahowler
My Name Is Moses - Summertime (cover) Well summer is officially here, with the summer solstice that came and went yesterday. And what is a more appropriate tune to ring in the sexy hot vibes of the sunny season, than DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince’s Summertime ?! Well my buddy Ross aka Datahowler just sent this brand new collaboration over, and I must say, for such an amazing original track, they do an amazing job of making this cover their own. [...]
This cover is what happens when you take acid and listen to DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince's classic single, "Summertime". It's also the work of one hell of a talented team: Datahowler , Flaming Lips collaborator New Fumes, and longtime Polyphonic Spree members Jessica Jordan and Buffi Jacobs. They have all created what a new and essential version of "Summertime" that is both heavy on the low end and dreamy in its approach. You can stream and download the track and watch its video below. Download: My Name is Moses - "Summertime" [...]
The good folks at PORTALS have just finished up and released their Summer Mixtape , which is jam-packed with 25 songs from up-and-coming artists. The theme is summer, obviously, and each one of these songs do a superb job of reflecting just that. The funny thing is, I hardly know about any of these artists. Of course, our good friend Datahowler made the cut, with an awkwardly magnificent jam, but the rest of these names are pretty much new to me. And quite frankly, that is half the reason why this project is so damn awesome. Give [...]
Mashup Monday - We're back again with some of the freshest mashes to start your week off right. These are the mashes that are worth hearing, so stop you're searching and instead settle down at your computer... turn up your speakers... and get ready for that sweet nectar that only EARMILK can give ya. Let's GO . First off, I want to take a moment to reflect back on the passing of Adam Yauch aka MCA . Beastie Boys have been pioneers within the music scene, and the death of Adam shall surely [...]
Datahowler is the Gosling-esque car mechanic of the music community. Somehow he can make magic out of monotony, here transforming a charming, yet boring Wiz Khalifa song of yesteryear into a more fitting anthem ripe for hypem chart domination. Datahowler emerges from it all without a stain on his shirt. You wonder what else he can do with those hands. Wiz Khalifa "Say Yeah" remix. I thought the beat on this song was a travesty. The hook and flow is actually really awesome, so I gutted it and did my [...]
Datahowler is back on his remix game as of late taking on tracks from Beyonce and Wiz Khalifa . The latter remix appeared online over the weekend, as the multi-talented Dallas artist took on the weed lover's "Say Yeah". You might remember that fellow Potholes favorite Falside previously turned the track into a crunchy lurker . But in the hands of Datahowler, "Say Yeah" is certified Sunday-afternoon listening and unbelievably chill. Listen below.
It's been too long since we've posted Datahowler , don't you agree? Can't say I've heard the original version of Beyonce's "End Of Time" from her album 4 , but I rather like what Datahowler has done here. At 97 BPM Beyonce sounds like what I imagine Fat Betty Draper might sing like with a touch more soul after polishing off a bucket of Bugles. Beyonce - End Of Time (Datahowler Remix) |
Earlier this morning, the homie Datahowler somewhat randomly took to his Soundcloud account to share his latest joint. It's a remix of Beyonce's "End of Time," off last year's 4 , and it's apparently what he "think[s] Beyonce should sound like." After hearing his take on the track, I can't help but think most of us wouldn't mind if she sounded like this. Maybe we can coax Datahowler into doing an all-out Bey remix project. Hmmm... You can stream the "End of Time" remix below.
Disclaimer: The 25 artists featured on this list categorically transcend the traditional notions of instrumental music- and where boom-bap plays any role, the traditional notions of hip-hop. Despite the ambitious efforts of bloggers and critics, they are also impossible to genrify. Still, a few things are certain. Most of them have either been compared to or influenced by the still omnipresent J Dilla, in many ways the torchbearer of their sound. They are audiophiles. They know how to handle their varying labs of MPCs, vintage analogue keyboards, drums, guitars, field recordings, and future sounds. They piece together collages [...]
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There are thousands of popular artists out there today making new singles all the time. With the increase of bedroom producers though, the ability to simply download a whole studio that you can use right on your lap has made original songs more scarce. Now it seems that you're finding tens of thousands of remixes by artists with more and more ludicrous names, leaving you wondering, “Transexual Viking Sword Bro- what???” This weekly segment will bring you the popular remixes and the never heard of “Transexual Viking Sword Brothers” remixes of a (common) artist’s singles. From all these bedroom producers [...]
Beyond Datahowler being one of the most prolific artists to come out of Dallas in recent memory, he is also one of my best friends. With that said, I can tell you how much of a freaking lunatic he is. While keeping under the radar for the past few months, only releasing Passengers As Eggs EP earlier in the summer, I can guarantee you that what is about to occur is a widespread tornado of musical awesomeness. To kick off that whirlwind, Datahowler drops of the Melt mixtape, a blend of tracks [...]
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