So The Fader mag has started up a new series of warm-up mixes for the MoMA PS1 Warm Up in New York and I must say they are all superb. Check them all out on The Fader's soundcloud . I had the pleasure of checking out the hip backlot event this past summer and it was nothing short of awesome. Great lineups of DJs from all over the world all this past summer, and to warm you up for this past Saturday's showdown, Teengirl Fantasy , mixed in. Such a wonderful brake down of [...]
[ via ] Stefan aka Rekchampa (former DECKastee) gave us an exclusive new track of his to be premiered entitled, 'Baby Cheesus'. The bass clouding funky melody rides a 2-step beat that finds itself in a wonky atmosphere of its own. The sneaky synth takes on a downtempo dance rhythm that moves and grooves ever so swiftly. Such a big tune and so banging beginning to end. Go check out all of his other recent tunes on his soundcloud after you download this one... Rekchampa - Baby Cheesus [...]
Sun Glitters and Halls team up together to fabricate an electrifying split EP entitled, Swan/There . Both artists remix each others tracks and showcase a new production of their own. Some very gratifying gems on here; dreamy ambiance that is entirely fitting for that go to morning music. Spaced out ethereal synths and airy chapping ditties, it's some surmised work from the two but definitely plays out to be a soothing continuation of tracks and remixes. Stream and download it below on their each of their bandcamps... Sun [...]
Ian Evans aka Napolian made a pop-cruising mix for this issue of our DECKast . Selecting tracks that push this new era of synth banging sounds including some of the finest in the game, Com Truise and Ford & Lopatin. Very nostalgic of the 80s and key heavy, Napolian lured in some of his current inspirations and likings of sounds. Turn this one up loud. Here's what he had to say about the mix... " I've been promising Saish this mix for wayy too long. These are some of my favorite tracks [...]
Lo-fi dreaming rap duo, Main Attrakionz , released their much buzzed about, 808s & Dark Grapes II , on Mishka NYC recently. The eloped tape includes production from a fine grip of chill instrumentalists including a track produced by the great, Clams Casino . 'Diamond of God' (prod. by Squadda B) is definitely one of my favorites off this one. So uplifting and based, I just can't get enough of it. Download and stream the rest of the album on Mishka's bandcamp . Main Attrakionz - [...]
Sun Glitters - too much to lose from Victor Ferreira / Sun Glitters on Vimeo .
Seattle duo, Beat Connection , dropped their EP, Surf Noir , earlier this year through Tender Age , and I must say this is a perfect listen to ease those summer-end feelings. The EP's star track, 'In the Water', takes on this blissful pop front that pumps you up, let's you loose, and make you feel like your "In the Water" literally. Such a summer gem; almost reminds me of Cut Copy. Poppy synth-wave goodness. Stream the whole EP on their soundcloud and purchase it here . [...]
David aka Nvthlss (previous DECKastee) asked me to create the cover for his new beat tape, Choses d'été (Things of Summer), and the outcome was what you see above. So many beautiful beats on this one. Perfect for those summer setting days, and those coach lounging nights. Colorful upbeat get-downs all the way from Paris and french hip-hop beats for the win. This is really some special stuff here... Nvthlss - Choses d'été (click to download) Choses d'été by Nvthlss ______________________________ ______________________________ _____________________ [...]
Star Slinger reworks Toro y Moi's , 'New Beat', into a tropical soaked riddim buster. Some dance-waving nu-soul vibes... Toro Y Moi -New Beat (Star Slinger Dancehall Mix) by Star Slinger
Upcoming cocaine-fueled, cheap music aggregators, Cvlt Classics , install their first introductory ritual on their soundcloud . The mixtape drives a continuous down-tempo nostalgic vibe that is really on point beginning to end. It sure is a 22min get-down of classics. Too fun. Get on this CULT train and download their mixtape for free below... #1 by CVLT CLASSICS Tracklist :: Our Own Stuff Soon To Come, Use This For Your Rituals [...]
[ via ] With an immediate sound very simialr to that of The Field's ; this track by Sleeping Firends new solo man, Elan Vital , stretches its repetitive cycles and takes on this melodic seizure, that is constant and overwhelmingly persistent throughout. It's a relaxing treat to the ears, letting the eyes roll back and the head tilt. I have been on this alot this past summer, only this song in particular though. If you would like to hear the rest of this album check it out over at bandcamp . [...]
Knxwledge has been putting out new material left and right recently and one of them that really got me going is his new and worthy, Komposure.EP . The 8 track preliminarily beat-down whoo hah strikes with chapping thumps and jumps, as well as his uncanny instrument/sample compostions. In, '(Hell∆)Prententious', he takes Bibio's, 'Pretentious', and throws it in to a salad of color toning first class beats alongside a dressing of cool feel-good sensations. Super cool beat rework. Stream and purchase the whole EP over at his bandcamp . Knxwledge [...]
Fancy Mike treats his soundcloud with a new hip-hopping lullaby entitled, 'Hikiomori'. It's a hypnotizing strum of a beat that rewinds and geeks-down to a bluesy swing number that has hard-felt booms and claps underlying this topsy turvy stepper. Fun stuff... Fancy Mike - Hikikomori Check it out :: Some free stuff from his soundcloud page... Ramachandran (Pixelord's Tron Cat Remix) by fancymike [...]
Teams - MVP from Ben Tabas on Vimeo . Free download :: Teams - MVP MVP by Teams
I've had this Actress remix of Lauren Halo's track, 'Constant Index', for a while now in my iTunes and somehow I really over looked this one. Actress is a mystical genius with all of his remixes, let alone his original compostions. He finds a way lure in these minimal and highly experimental crackles, pops, and industrial sounding hubbubs into his tracks. Each one almost sounding like a different lo-fi pumping machine. His remix of Lauren's, 'Constant Index', begins with an unceasing guitar drone that immediately creates a different almost uncomfortable atmosphere on the ears. It slowly [...]
The much buzzed about, Ifan Dafydd , is said to be an alias of James Blake, but in fact is not so true. He's just a Welsh producer making some incredible sounds similar to that of James. Rumors have it that the two of them are friends, but who really knows, all I know is that this guy is making some really really great stuff. His debut release features two tracks, 'No Good'/'Miranda', both are very reminiscent of James', CMYK EP , its almost like it's part II. 'No Good' takes Amy Winehouse's, 'You [...]
New York based R & B reworker, Rimar , curated a wonderul mix for this issue of our DECKast . Hip-hopping summer jamming tunes, all compiled into an eccentric midnight 40min sex mix. Definitely different from any other DECKast we've had; its a compilation of numbers that is compatible for all. It's too damn hot. Here's his short blurb about the mix... " My favorite women are DIY models. This mix is for all the webcam babes and Tumblr girls - a compilation of grind jams for you to zone to. You're all gorgeous [...]
There's much to say about Shlohmo's new experiment, Bad Vibes , it has this groove to it that is just so outstanding beginning to end. From soothing broken-beat clicks and claps to chirping chimes of birds and droplet sounding clinks, it has this lasting impression that just sticks to mind really well. The whole composition has this certain vibe to it that is certainly not bad but different from what we've heard from the SF beat fiend in the past. He takes a more experimental and melodic approach on this one, upping the [...]
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