Brainfeeder recently updated their site with two must cop mixtapes; Jeremiah Jae's , Lunch Special 4 , and Thundercat's , Shenanigans Pt.1 , which was put together buy the all mighty Flying Lotus . Jeremiah Jae's new mixtape contains a collection of psychedelic avant-garde rap and rare edits of some of Jae's experimental explorations featuring production from Flying Lotus, Natural Cure, Projeck, and some special guests. Really space out galactic art rap=poppin' going on on each of these tracks. Dont pass up, download it. [...]
Sample-beased electronic duo, Skeleton Zoo left me a treat in my inbox this morning, called the, The Burside EP . The skittering 8-track debut has some spaced out collages of sample-based electronic sounding beats that swift and swoosh chaotically on each number. It has this abstract sensation to it that finds its way to be most audible in these guys' sound. Some real interesting sound structures coming from this whole piece, its like an instrumental orchestrated soundtrack. Mysteriously cool stuff in all. Download and stream below... Skeleton Zoo - [...]
Directly from Paris, David aka Nvthlss , made a mix for this issue of our DECKast . He carefully selected a few of his currently preferred feel-good artists and cooked up an opus of some ever so laid-back hip-hop vibin' tunes. Succulent to the ear drums from beginning to end, all 35 minutes of it. It's continuous momentum of utterly unwinding kickback beats that can easily make it one to be repeated over and over again. Here's his rather lengthy explanation yet about the mix... " J&D tout est pour le mieux: it's a [...]
Monster Rally released a 17-track collection of tracks done in 2010 entitled, Crystal Ball . He recorded these psychedelic dream-jams when he was working on his Palm Reader EP . A lot of cool melodies and surf-pop beats going on on this one. Chill beach ditties throughout. Download and stream below on his bandcamp ... Monster Rally - Crystal Ball (click to download) <a href=" http://monsterrally.bandcamp.c om/album/crystal-ball"> Crystal Ball by Monster Rally</a> ______________________________ ______________________________ _____________________ Previously :: [...]
Machester's UK funky up-comer, Walton , is to be added to Kode9's dynamic Hyperdub label, with a 4 track EP entitled, Walton EP , which is due out in October. 'Love Hangover', a track he had posted on his soundcloud sometime back, draws ties within these freshly emerged "UK funky" rhythms and sneery synth-waving stabs on a new frontier of a dance number. It's a slow funking body jam that you can simply unwind the mind to. Check out and stream some of his most recent material below... [...]
Air France - It feels good to be around you from edenStar on Vimeo .
Teebs "Moments" from Paul Trillo on Vimeo .
Brighton's SP404 beatmaker, Warm Thighs aka _lip , recently updated his bandcamp with a new project under the name, Warm Thighs . The fairly short 6 track release ranges from uplifting lo-fi vinyl rips to woozy mantra binding slaps and booms. They are scenic jams for the mind body and soul, its instant gratification. Yeah I know the cover may scare you off but if you really like what you hear on this one, be sure to check out all of his other cool releases on bandcamp . Warm Thighs - WARM THIGHS [...]
The 2009 album, Psychic Chasms , was a summer gem—it was infectious, druggy, and nostalgic. Not only that, but Psychic Chasms anchored part of a recent movement—along with Memory Tapes, Washed Out, and Toro Y Moi—called chillwave. Now, two years later, the sun-bleached artist returns with “Fallout”, another acid-drenched tune that summons the same summery spark Psychic Chasms had. Neon Indian - Fallout
Sincerely Yours drops a brand new Air France track entitled, 'It Feels Good To Be Around You'. The swedish duo have been absent for quite some time now and this single definitely marks their come back with bigger and greater sounds. Sweet stuff happening here... Air France - It Feels Good To Be Around You [ via ]
Syrian pop producer, Omar Souleyman , takes three tracks off Bjork's upcoming album to create his very own, Crystalline Series . Words cannot even explain how excited I am for this album, and when this remix was heard, I became even more ecstatic. Souleyman definitely did some genius work on all three of her tracks but his 'Crystalline' remix is by all means has come to be my favorite. It's a groovy middle eastern belly-dancing cadence that just never seems to end. So intricately poppy and can potentially get people dancing on the dancefloor [...]
[ via ] Parisian beatmaker, Nvthlss , recently showed off some of his beats to me, and I'm so very glad he did. Such tremendously feel-good beats. David's most recent upload on his soundcloud , 'Lyhm', clocks in at almost a 1:15min as a symphonic beat refrain that emits a head-bopping rhythm in an unlikely time frame, riding a smooth tide of its own. It's really too great for it's short length. He also released his debut self titled mixtape late last month on his bandcamp and the whole thing is up for free! [...]
I Break Horses - Hearts from Bella Union on Vimeo . Right from the get go, a thumping, muted heartbeat sets the electricity of “Hearts”. An immediate thought that comes to mind is, “Ok, what kind of journey am I going to go on?” The heartbeat is loud and prominent, which makes listeners alert. A profuse guitar is then introduced, along with hushed whispers. And then, a dissonant guitar emerges, reminding me of the same tension I have when I listen to My Bloody Valentine. The occurring theme that is noticed is melody vs. noise. Maria [...]
BRAIDS - Lammicken from Mark Webber on Vimeo .
Sleep ∞ Over began as a project that started out with a few rough demos recorded live on a handheld tape recorder, but quickly turned their low-budget project that stapled their sound as a seductive dream-pop band. Anticipation grows with every new release Sleep ∞ Over have put out within the past year. And it’s no surprise that this group have surpassed my expectations by how they have pushed their way out of their comfort zone. “Romantic Streams” reminds me not only of their first raw demos they released, but to how they have expanded their sound in [...]
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Earlier this month I stumbled upon this EP released back in 2009 entitled, En'-A-Free-Ka , by L.A.'s free spirit, Shafiq Husayn . Husayn has done works with Flying Lotus, Erykah Badu, Bilal, and Jay Electronica to say the least; so when it comes to making music without boundaries, he by all means is not a stranger. The 7-track EP falls into a beautifully spacious atmosphere of limitless content and structure that is ever so indulging and brilliant. Flying Lotus' remix of Husayn's, 'Evil Man', has galloping basslines that subdue themselves into a [...]
John Howes' Spontaneous Rhythm label drops a short compilation enclosing selected tracks from their artists releases this past year. Some really pristine and ground-breaking sounds coming from this label, bringing in some of the first of it's kind. Divine Interface aka Drew made a track especially for this release entitled, 'Cancellations', and by all means pans out to be one of my favorites by him. Its a sensational bass changer and click muncher for your ears, too good. Check out the whole talented crew on their bandcamp and download the whole release below... [...]
King Midas Sound: Goodbye Girl - Kuedo Mix from self-titled on Vimeo .
If you havent already heard Sun Glitters newest single, 'Eventide (feat. Nia & Charlee)', I highly suggest you cop it now; its free! The beautifully structured almsot 4 min track drifts out and about this throbbing underlying refrain that feels ever so meditative, reeling the listener in and putting the mind at complete ease. Download it below or on his bandcamp at a 'name your price deal'... Sun Glitters - Eventide (feat. Niva & Charlee) ______________________________ ______________________________ _____________________ Previously :: Sun Glitters - 'The [...]
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