With the help of Mac Miller at the infamous Roots crew, the beautiful Ms. Ariana Grande performed her smash single (And my favorite song of 2013), " The Way " last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon . I seriously can't get enough of this song, and clearly, neither can America . Not only was this performance dope because of the phenomenal backing from The Roots, but also because Ariana's voice sounds fantastic live. She really has a set of pipes on her. Ms. Grande's debut album, Daydreamin' , is scheduled to [...]
It's been a long time since I was around these parts, but (for now) I'm back to present a project I was waiting on for a long minute. Iman Omari is a name I've been flying around on here for quite some time, giving people a proper introduction with his euphoric "Energy" video. The wait is finally over now that he releases his first full-length LP (VIBE)rations, filled with the airy, sensual sound of spacey R&B. It's organic, expansive, and instantly gravitational it its pull as you're swept in by the first synth. [...]
Leftovers is a recurring feature in which we dig up a deep cut from a well known artist’ s discography. The third Leftovers will feature two songs from the Arctic Monkeys. The Arctic Monkeys's debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not went 4x platinum in the UK and earned the honor of being the fastest selling album in UK chart history in 2005. Since then with the release of each album frontman Alex [...]
It's true man. It's changed me. Ladies and Gents, last weekend, a glorious sun-soaked weekend I made my way to Manchester in order to bask in the glow of Parklife Festival . Now then, let me tell you a little something about Parklife. Three years ago, in 2010, Parklife was teeny tiny small. A one day event, in a medium sized city centre park, Parklife attracted all student types in a 50 mile radius. However this year - Parklife graduated. Moving to the 600 acre situation of Heaton Park , the festival has expanded to a [...]
New Pusha T featuring G.O.O.D. compatriots 2 Chainz & Big Sean today, courtesy of Funkmaster Flex . "Who I Am" was co-produced from Million $ Mano & Kanye West for Pusha's upcoming My Name Is My Name LP, in stores July 16th via CoS MP3: Pusha T - "Who I Am" ft. 2 Chainz & Big Sean |
Describing something as 'a breath of fresh air' is a tired cliche, but listening to Jay Curry's new "All Year Money" EP I feel like I stepped out a sauna full over heavy-set sweaty dudes smoking Parliaments. The EP spans 6 short tracks. Let it ride: All Year Money EP by jay curry http://jay-curry.com/ Download Jay Curry's "All Year Money" EP |
Jessie Ware and Disclosure have tweeted about Dornik in the past two days. A cosign from the two of them means Dornik was a must listen for me. Disclosure described Dornik as, "Future/Michael Jackson/r n'b/soul/step???," which obviously heightened my intrigue. The Michael Jackson comparison made me nervous, but I get it. "Something About You" is so smooth and romantic. Dornik's voice is crisp and reminiscent of quite a few people from the past. It's a track that feels like it could have existed in many musical eras, while also bringing something fresh to the listener. And his voice, again. [...]
A new Mayer Hawthorne track is always welcomed. This one is a tribute to his father, just before Father's Day. Production on the song is by the way of Pharrell who is on a hot streak right now (I think "Blurred Lines" is Song of The Year right now and "Lose Yourself To Dance" a close second). The track itself is a retro funk grove with a soft side and Hawthorne's patented airy falsetto. “With Father’s Day coming up, I wanted to share a special song about my father,” Hawthorne [...]
Danny Choi aka Ghost Loft stuns me once again with the seductive new video for his heart-tugging, sexwave "So High." Venturing into the hazy line that can happen in art, the video explores a model and her photographer explode into irresistibly-intoxicating moment in their cigarette-smoke filled hotel room. The video will have you thinking t how the best kind of art usually evolves from this kind of passion - regardless who or what is the passion stems from. Love You, Ghost Loft. p.s. NSFW Video: Ghost Loft - "So High" |
This! UMO visited Marc Riley's Live on BBC 6Music show to perform this cover of one of my favorite songs ever, Otis Redding's "Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay." Spoiler alert: epic whistle outro in tact. The incredible II is out now Stream: Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay" (Otis Redding Cover) |
HOLY DREAM POP. What is it about this summer and the eruption of indie pop anthems. First there was Smallpools and now you guys - The Dolls. Made up of two-piece DJ//electric violin (shout out to Yellowcard ), Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe are now The Dolls who will make your ears explode in sheer pleasure. "Summer of '933 is a tingling rush of pop straight to the heart with roaring synths and honeyed harmonies that will let you melt away. I wanna love but my heart turns cold whenever I meet [...]
Download: OnAnotherLevel - "Nobody" I stumbled across this song when they released it as a snippet. I asked these guys to hit me up when they released the official version, and it doesn't disappoint. These kids have potential, and "Nobody" is proof of that. On Another Level is a teenage (17 & 18) rap duo from Corpus Christi, Texas. When I talked to member ninethree about this song and their group his response was "We are just some kids from a small ass town, who make some dope ass music." I can [...]
LA rockers Mars & The Massacre dropped their 3 track debut EP EP A end of May. "Party Song," "Four Loko Blues" and "Pete & Pete" occupy a fun realm somewhere between surf/garage rock and psychedelic rock. Listen closely for influences as diverse as Queens of the Stone Age and Built to Spill. Stream EP A below and catch MaTM on tour soon EP A by Mars and The Massacre Stream Mars & The Massacre's Debut EP "EP A" |
Our friends at The Wilcox Sessions are curating a live music series at LA's The Spare Room all month. Last week they hosted Little Hurricane and tomorrow's show stars Beach Party with a DJ set from Florence + The Machine's Rob Ackroyd . If you're local, the event is not to be missed! Everything Wilcox Sessions has their hands in is worth your valuable time. Watch the NSFW (depending on where you work) teaser for tomorrow's event below and make sure to get there by 10PM! [...]
Newcomer Hayley Coupon shows her range, covering Tame Impala's college radio favorite "Feels Like We're Going Backwards." . Hayley just had her live debut last week at NYC's Rockwood Music Hall. Hear the Tame Impala cover and "True Friend" her single from upcoming EP Remembrance , out this summer on Heavy Roc Music, below: via Pigeons & Planes Premiere "Like" Hayley Coupon for a free download of "Feels Like We're Going Backwards" MP3: Hayley Coupon - "Feels Like We're [...]
The sweetness of Jaymes Young's voice tied into a stark R&B-tinged melody hits that perfect niche of dark pop that I want to simmer in my ears forever. The smooth vocals, the hip-hop influence, the addicting chorus...I could swear he might be from around the neighbourhood . That's not to say that the mysterious new LA talent's music doesn't stand on it's own - it does. And it's SO worth getting to know him. Listen to his newest "Hold You Down" below and watch out for his new mixtape out next [...]
La$t night, Curren$y relea$ed a trippy new track with Trinidad Jame$ titled "Killer$" in an attempt to drive $EO-optimization types to drink them$elve$ into a $tupor. It'$ a $hame, trave$ty, and a mockery that Too $hort, Ca$hi$, and Ty$ were not invited to thi$ $-fest. Keep your eye$ peeled for the remix with the aforementioned, because it'$ only right that it should happen. Curren$y & Trinidad Jame$ - Killer$ MP3: Curren$y feat. Trinidad Jame$ - "Killer$" |
Flume is one of the most exciting DJ's & producers currently doing his thing. He remixed Disclosure's "You & Me" to celebrate the duo's new studio LP Settle and added his own flavor to the track below, give it a spin: Stream: Disclosure – "You & Me" (Flume Remix) |
Been looking forward to this for awhile now. Bob Marley's critically acclaimed compilation album gets some 2013 shine with the help of some top notch producers. Usually, I would say that these classics should be left alone but since artists like Thievery Corporation, RAC, Jim James, and the Marley children lend in their efforts, it is safe to say that there is very little room for error. Stream below and pre-order it if you like what you hear. Full Tracklist 1. Waiting In Vain (Jim James [...]
Ultraista is one of the coolest groups in music. Their performances, video and art direction are unmatched so it comes as no surprise that they have a collection of remixes coming out August 6th on Temporary Residence. Everyone's favorite As-Heard-In-Garden State downtempo duo Zero 7 has remixed "Our Song," a standout from last year's self-titled Ultraista LP. At 6 minutes 41 seconds, the edit transforms the song from loft music into a late-night club track. Ultraista Remixes will feature remixes from David Lynch, Prefuse [...]
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