2013 is the year of incredibly unique content delivery methods and marketing campaigns - Daft Punk among others have shown this in practice so far, and now with Kanye West . Tonight, 'Ye premiered a new video for a new song in "New Slaves", in projection form splayed across the facades of 66 buildings across the globe. The above was captured by the folks at Complex, and displayed from a building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. See / listen to what's a pretty quality few-minute recording, and look forward to West's performance tomorrow [...]
These past few days marked the beginning of NYC's Design Week 2013 - a series of discussions, exhibitions, performances, and other such events that touch upon the topic in what's essentially the cultural and artistic epicenter of the Western world. To kick off their coverage, Prospectus NYC selected 10 city-based artists and designers to talk about their own story in the discipline and discuss what design means to them. One of those is Salehe Bembury , currently a designer with Cole Haan footwear who also consistently has his hands in other assorted collaborations [...]
If you ask a Miami local what their favorite music venues are, chances are they'll mention Bardot . An intimate speak easy type bar, polka dotted with erotic (yet classy) modern art and movie posters showcasing its famously gorgeous namesake, Brigitte Bardot, whose chilled ambiance is emphasized by the outstanding acoustics, Bardot has become my favorite Miami music venue hands down. Besides the fact that pacifier sucking, neon American Apparel wearing ravers are nowhere to be found, the Bardot family has unequaled musical taste. Bringing in artists like The Gaslamp Killer , Capital Cities , Robert [...]
The guys from Hydrabadd have been catching some traction across the internet as of late and their recent collection of remixes features some great work from producers Heroes and Villains, Taste Tester, and Druid Cloak. Atlanta has been breeding a trap scene that stretches much farther then the walls of Magic City, with artists creating their own sounds, fusing together multiple genres. The Sanctuary Remixes EP is the first release on VAVLT Records. Download: Hydrabadd - Sanctuary Remixes EP The post Download: Hydrabadd - Sanctuary Remixes EP [...]
Straight from "the personal vaults of RZA" comes this previously unreleased gem by rap warriors, Wu-Tang Clan dubbed "Execution in Autumn". This killer track features Raekwon, RZA, Inspectah Deck, and U-God spitting over chilled-out, jazzy foundations at a caliber only the Clan can reach. 2013 is looking to be a significant year for the surviving members as they reunite for music festival performances, unveil an Ol' Dirty Bastard hologram for Rock The Bells , and release their Wu-Tang Clan 20th anniversary album, A Better Tomorrow , later this year. Download "Execution in Autumn" at whatever value you see fit, [...]
With the release of his latest oeuvre d'art, Overgrown , James Blake 's profundity has become a musical given. Keeping to the atmospheric, titular track "Overgrown", British songstress, Alice Russell delivered a soul-embracing adaptation for WNYC this week. Complete with piano backing, Russell's experimental vibe suits the artistry in James Blake work quite perfectly, taking it to new depths. James Blake - Overgrown (Alice Russell Cover) VIA: Do Androids Dance The post Stream: James Blake - [...]
Young Seattle duo Brothers From Another drop a feel-good track this week in "Groov", featuring perhaps the chillest of them all in the yoga-practicing flip-flop wearing Asher Roth . We first got up with the young NW hip hop entity in the initial 'Young Seattle' output from Sam Lachow, and these two immediately come off as something to stay in tune with. The Taco Tuesday EP is one to check out, and this summer's upcoming Tacos On Broadway is definitely something to look forward to. Enjoy this [...]
Shortly after naming the title of his upcoming full-length project, The Weeknd releases audio of the title track in "Kiss Land" + a more complete version of the previously hinted at "John Carpenter" . The 7+ minute piece first consists of a familiar beat & vocal style from the Toronto native but filled with retro horror movie-sounding samples, while "John Carpenter" is slightly sped up with choppier production and more of a female-loving ballad. Enjoy the stream above and look forward to the release of Kiss Land . [...]
One of the more entertaining web series around these days is Noisey's The People vs , and today we get a few minutes with NYC duo the Flatbush Zombies reviewing youtube comments and giving their two cents. These guys have a tendency to be hilariously edgy on camera - so press play above and enjoy their critical review. The post Video: The People vs. Flatbush Zombies appeared first on Vibe To This .
Determined to not be labeled as "That guy who made that Harlem Shake tune," Baauer continues to display his production prowess, this time remixing Disclosure's track "You & Me." Its trap, but we promise you its actually good. So trust us, and get this edit before it officially releases in just a short weeks time. Disclosure – You & Me feat. Eliza Doolittle (Baauer Remix) The post Stream: Disclosure – You & Me feat. Eliza Doolittle (Baauer Remix) appeared first on Vibe To This [...]
Drake's official website, October's Very Own , broke the news yesterday about the upcoming 2013 OVO fest, which will take place from August 4th to the 5th. While the above image indicates only the headliners, you can expect plenty of other great talents to appear as "special guests." If you recall, Drizzy has brought out the likes of Rick Ross, Eminem, Jay-Z, The Weeknd, and even the legendary Stevie Wonder in previous years, so we wouldn't expect anything less during the fourth annual event. In other Drake news, [...]
Ah, Kanye West. How truly great it is to have you back. And boy, do you make it seem like you've never left, after a relatively brief (3 years if you don't count WTT) hiatus. As you're presumably well aware, today is Thursday. Otherwise known as the day everyone loves to post #throwback photographs of themselves from when they were good looking once in their lifetime. Well, quite frankly, we've grown entirely sick of this monotonous weekly tradition, and instead have created a safe place of refugee for you all to seek instead. Introducing [...]
Today the newly-founded Standing Room Only series finishes off their initial session, in the in-studio performances from Murs & Fashawn. Together the West Coast combo, backed by a full-band, perform a couple cuts off their collaborative album The Generation , in "Slash Gordon" and "The Other Side". See the two high-quality performances above/below, download the entire recordings here , and find more on the Standing Room Only series here . The post Video: Standing Room Only - Murs & Fashawn appeared first on [...]
We don't know if you've heard the news, but two musical powerhouses, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, have donated a pretty hefty (and generous) sum to the University of Southern California. The $70 million dollar (!) donation will fund the creation of a brand spanking-new undergraduate program called the " USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation ." Yea, we know. It sounds awesome. It's pretty self-explanatory, but the program will focus on “arts and entrepreneurship; technology, design and marketability; concept and business platforms; and creating a [...]
The latest original track from Australian disco duo, Flight Facilities , has already seen its fair share of remixes. "I Didn't Believe" is a chilled, bouncy number that screams for a mouth-watering electro reworking and has received such treatment by the hands of Light Year , Lou Teti , and Tiger and Woods . In true Flight Facilities fashion, the gentlemen have compiled the remixes into one continuous stream for your dancing pleasure, complete with an extended version that juices Elizabeth Rose's bubbly vocals for all they are worth. Flight [...]
Star Slinger remixes one of Tokimonsta's most surprising collaborations to date. Usually veering to the experimental or lo-fi side of the spectrum, Brainfeeder artist Tokimonsta released "The Force" with Kool Keith, a Brooklyn rapper who has been doing his thing since the 802s. Once Star Slinger got his hands on the track he flipped it into a catchy garage house track. TOKiMONSTA - The Force Feat. Kool Keith (Star Slinger Remix) The post Stream: TOKiMONSTA - The Force Feat. Kool Keith (Star Slinger Remix) appeared first on [...]
If you're ready to break a sweat this hump day in a manner that may or may not involve twerking, Major Lazer' s got you hooked up. As episode 5 of the Potato Mix Series , the collective brings this 45+ minute Workout Mix, jam packed with everything to get you live, while backed by some incredibly fitting semi-animation. Give it a bump above and follow along with the banger-filled tracklist below. Intro - Hulk Hogan 0:15 Bunji Garlin - Ready for the road (Major Lazer Dub Remix) 3:41 The Partysquad - Lion 5:52 [...]
Mayer Hawthorne and Jessie Ware team up for "Her Favorite Song." The track is similar to Hawthornes collection, see-sawing between electro and soul, while holding onto a certain feel that exudes timelessness. Ware sings softly throughout the track that will be featured on Hawthornes upcoming album. Mayer Hawthorne Feat. Jessie Ware - Her Favorite Song [ via ] The post Stream: Mayer Hawthorne Feat. Jessie Ware - Her Favorite Song appeared first on Vibe To This .
After a well-executed and particular campaign leading up to his latest full-length compilation, Philadelphia emcee Gilbere Forte releases Pray . In large part thanks to the recent re-branding as well as a few intriguing tracks and videos prior to today, this tape's got plenty of people interested in the persistent lyricist, who by now has a few solid works to his name. Stream the 10-track tape below and download here , which tells the up-and-down story of the lyricist featuring advanced and diverse wordplay backed by a variety of production styles. [...]
Today we've got a taste of what's to come from Disclosure and their debut album Settle . "F For You" was premiered through BBC Radio 1. In the current dance music environment it's refreshing to see two brothers as young as the Lawrence brothers embrace a 902s garage sound and the use of actual instruments for samples in their tracks. Check out the new track and be sure to grab the album on June 4th. The post Stream: Disclosure – F For You appeared first on Vibe To This .
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