Blog: Before the Bigs

Video: Jon Connor – Never Left

Aug 30, 2012, 1:40pm Before the Bigs

Perhaps it's not journalistically prudent to demand that everyone listen to a certain artist. But that's why I often prefer blogging as opposed to straight journalism. And if you're a hip hop fan (or even if you're not) you should probably be listening to Jon Connor. The Flint, MI rapper is huge right now and getting bigger. [...]

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Download: Savoy – SUPERTRAIL *Epic FREE album

Aug 29, 2012, 10:44pm Before the Bigs

Here's a new 7-track FREE album from Savoy.I had the pleasure of hearing a few of these tracks when I saw Savoy live last month and am so happy to hear they released this project for FREE as it's a must-download! Stream this epic electro-dance album below and DOWNLOAD on facebook. Tweet

• Savoy - SUPERTRAIL

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Artist:	Savoy
Title:	SUPERTRAIL
File Name:	SoundCloud
Year:	2012

Review: DWNTWN & Wildcat! Wildcat! at The Echo

Aug 29, 2012, 10:29pm Before the Bigs

This past Monday, I caught Wildcat! Wildcat!'s final residency at The Echo and they brought one of our favorite up-and-coming indie electro-pop bands in LA, DWNTWN. Read my review below. DWNTWN is a very unique band with an indie/electro/pop dance sound. They are extremely talented and have great stage presence with lead singer Jamie constantly [...]

• Wildcat! Wildcat! - The Chief

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Artist:	Wildcat! Wildcat!
Title:	The Chief
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Indie Pop
Year:	2012

Buy: Madeon – The City x Finale *must-listen electro-dance-house

Aug 29, 2012, 7:37pm Before the Bigs

New must-listen dance house from Madeon. "The City" features catchy vocals and amazing instrumentals while "Finale" builds to an epic electro-dance house that reminds me of Justice minus the rock and more epic dance. Stream "The City" and "Finale" below. Tweet

• Madeon - Finale
• Madeon - The City

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Artist:	Madeon
Title:	Finale
File Name:	SoundCloud
Year:	2012

Artist:	Madeon
Title:	The City
File Name:	SoundCloud

Slightly Stoopid come to Red Bull Sound Space at KROQ

Aug 29, 2012, 12:13am Before the Bigs

After being announced three times, the band made their public appearance looking a little dazed. Walking onstage at precisely 4:20 there was a potent smell of sweat and greens dangling in the studio. Slightly Stoopid, the chillest bluesy-reggae band you'll ever know somehow managed to fit 8 guys up on stage and all of their [...]

• Slightly Stoopid - Top Of The World

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Artist:	Slightly Stoopid
Title:	Top Of The World
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Alternative
Year:	2012

Video: Radical Something – Naked In Venice

Aug 28, 2012, 9:48pm Before the Bigs

Radical Something is extremely excited and proud to present the "Naked In Venice" Official Music video, the 12th and final release of Summer of Rad. The music video was directed by Shannen Doherty and if of real quality with some subtle story lines to the chill pop/rock song. Watch "Naked In Venice" below. Previous: Radical Something - [...]

• Radical Something - Radical Something -- Naked In Venice

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Artist:	Radical Something
Title:	Radical Something -- Naked In Venice
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Alternative

Mixtape: Wilde Belle’s Favorites & Influences *Jam

Aug 28, 2012, 4:24pm Before the Bigs

Wild Belle has put together a mixtape with some of their favorite tracks and influences. No summer send-off is better than some funky, soulful tunes like Dirty Projector's harmonic "Gun Has No Trigger" and the cosmic "Intergalactic Love Song" by The Diddy Featuring Paige Douglas! Get your groove on: Jennifer Lara - Close To You [...]

• Wild Belle - Mixtape 8/22/12

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Artist:	Wild Belle
Title:	Mixtape 8/22/12
File Name:	SoundCloud

Video: DVBBS – We Know (teaser)

Aug 27, 2012, 9:07pm Before the Bigs

Here's the latest video release from my favorite music group in Canada, DVBBS, they just came off a huge summer tour; Identity Festival and all over the US and Canada. The video below is a recap of their Summer 2012 Tour which features their new songs teaser in it, "We Know" plus Wax Motif/Neoteric - [...]

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Mashup Monday: Paz – Loud Noises (a Good Drugs mashtape)

Aug 27, 2012, 8:53pm Before the Bigs

My 2nd favorite musician whose name ends in a Z, PAZ, just released a mashup mixtape that with Coldplay, Skrillex, Avicii, Swedish House Mafia and many more! Stream and download the 53-minute mashtape called "Loud No!ses" below. http://soundcloud.com/whoispaz /paz-loud-noises Tweet

• PAZ - LOUD NOISES (a Good Drugs mashtape)

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Artist:	PAZ
Title:	LOUD NOISES (a Good Drugs mashtape)
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Electro Mashup

Download: Hoodie Allen – Feel The Love

Aug 27, 2012, 8:30pm Before the Bigs

New FREE track from Hoodie Allen called "Feel The Love", here's what he had to say about it. Like a lot of my fans, I am always searching for new artists and new music that excites me. On past mixtapes, I’ve been very influenced by the indie and pop music I’ve discovered online and it has led [...]

• Hoodie Allen - Feel The Love (prod. by RJF)

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Artist:	Hoodie Allen
Title:	Feel The Love (prod. by RJF)
File Name:	SoundCloud
Genre:	Hip Hop

Review: Mad Decent Block Party Los Angeles

Aug 26, 2012, 5:11pm Before the Bigs

Yesterday, I attended the Mad Decent Block Party in Los Angeles. I saw performances from Zeds Dead, Theophilus London, Munchi, Paul Devro, 3Ball MTY, Bonde Do Role, Clockwork, Casey Veggies and Paper Diamond. I pretty much saw every act I wanted to and saw at least one that reaffirmed my belief he will not be a breakout star. Read [...]

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DJ Burnout – The Invasion EP (Mashup / Bootleg Album)

Aug 24, 2012, 4:47pm Before the Bigs

I am proud to bring to you my newest work, The Invasion EP. The EP consists of 8 tracks that I prepared for my DC Invasion this upcoming week. The tracks on the album are ones that not only remind me of DC but remind DC of me. Either the beats or the vocals in [...]

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Stream: Kanga – Conversations With Delusional People

Aug 24, 2012, 12:25pm Before the Bigs

Not sure how I would describe this song. Kanga creates a mix of drum & bass with some weird dubstep that isn't annoying. Shout out to @IamJove for sending this our way. Stream below and keep an eye out on Kanga! I couldn't find a cover art so I decided to post a conversation between [...]

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Music Video: Sammy Adams – “All Night Long”

Aug 24, 2012, 11:00am Before the Bigs

Earlier this week, Sammy Adams released his newest music video. It's for his track "All Night Longer". The visuals are actually pretty cool, with items being drawn on during a party scene. However, the track is pretty cheesy. I've been on the fence with this Boston rapper since I saw him perform at Lollapalooza in [...]

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Remix Battle: “Turn The World On” *Protohype & Kezwik vs TheFatRat

Aug 23, 2012, 10:16pm Before the Bigs

If you haven't heard Static Revenger's electro-pop top -40 hit "Turn The World On" featuring Dev, listen and download the original here. In the last week, I came across two remixes to this song that specifically stood out to me; the genre-blending remix from TheFatRat and the dubstep/electro remix from Protohype & Kezwik. Listen to [...]

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Sikai – Ready or Not

Aug 23, 2012, 4:32pm Before the Bigs

Connecticut rapper Sikai just dropped has just dropped a new track (with accompanying video) for the track "Ready or Not." The track will be featured on his upcoming project, "Stop the Violence, Keep the Peace." The highlight and instant familiarity of "Ready or Not" comes from it's beat, lifted from the Fugees classic song of the [...]

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Music Video: Yury – “Esoteric”

Aug 22, 2012, 3:00pm Before the Bigs

As featured on Best You Never Heard Volume 7: Summer Underdogs, Pittsburgh rapper Yury continues on his grind with a solid music video to his track "Esoteric". He samples Chief Keef's "I Don't Like" featuring Lil Reese. I love that instrumental and Yury's flow is really legit as well. Also I really dig the vintage [...]

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The Dean’s List – “Hennessy At Cookouts”

Aug 21, 2012, 11:14pm Before the Bigs

Last night, the Dean's List gave a new taste of what their style of music will be for their upcoming project, Jerusalem, due to release on September 17th. In all honesty, "Hennessy At Cookouts" is not their best work. I've noticed a decline in the quality of their music since The Drive-In released in early 2011. [...]

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Pacific Festival: The Dunes 2012 preview + official festival mix

Aug 21, 2012, 11:09pm Before the Bigs

Southern California's Pacific Festival: The Dunes 2012 is quickly approaching and I thought I would provide some details into one of the most underrated festivals in California. Not only is there a great variety of music from retro soul crooner Mayer Hawthorne to daytime disco duo Poolside to probably the best electro-dance pop/rock band ever, [...]

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Radical Something – Cutty Spot x Hang Out

Aug 21, 2012, 10:07pm Before the Bigs

Here's the latest two new tracks from alternative chill hip-pop trio Radical Something. Their music is straight feel-good vibes and if you don't like it, maybe you don't like happy music. Stream and download "Cutty Spot" and "Hang Out" below. Which of the two songs do you like more? Let us know in the comments! [...]

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