Miguel's "Sure Thing" is no doubt his biggest work (it got him two song of the year nominations). It's incredibly personal but pulls it off without being off too R&B chlicé. I credit most of that too Miguel's nearly one of a kind slick-as-hell voice. When TRAILS AND WAYS released their cover I was afraid. Surely, no one could do this song justice. Fortunately I was wrong. They really own this cover from the instrumentals to the atmosphere to the the lyrics. Hop on their train quick before they blow up. [...]
Here's a edit done by Overline from a live Avicii set where he let loose a preview of his track with Mike Posner . The pairing works out quite well in "Stay With You". You already know how much I love that dude from Michigan. Downloa d Avicii Stay With You (Preview) (featuring Mike Posner)
Here's what we've all been waiting for ain't it? "Clique" is confirmed to be on the tracklist of G.O.O.D. Music's debut album Cruel Summer , out September 18. Kim Kardashian's verse goes hard.
A$AP Rocky fans are either going to love or hate that their favorite self-proclaimed pretty boy rapper is now doing collaborations with players from the big league. Everyone is entitled to their opinion of course, mine happens to be very favorable on this move. I can't think of any rapper who would pass up the chance to share a stage with Rihanna during the 2012 VMA's .
Big Sean's first major release since his debut album Finally Famous is here. I'll share my favorite tracks tomorrow after listening through. Let me know your thoughts in the meantime. I'm throwing up an upload with clean ID tags below. Download Big Sean - Detroit
The uneventful nature of Sr. Sly's video for "Ghost" is by no means any indication of the amount of sound this song packs. Although "Ghost" is definitely going to shake up the indie music scene, they're taking the "mysterious" approach to their coming out. There's rumors of Foster The People having involvement, but who knows. Sr. Sly is The Weeknd-ing us, but I like it. UPDATE: Neon Gold is offering an exclusive download of "Ghost"!
The xx have confirmed beyond any shadow of doubt that beauty indeed lies within simplicity. It sounds like Coexist is derived from the same school of thought they used to wow us 3 years ago. The haven't lost the ability to arouse that feeling they're oh so good at awakening. You can stream and pre-order the album below. It's due September 11.
You may not know the name Colin Munroe , but chances are that you've heard of at least one of the guests (Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, & Cassie to name a few) who he's managed to pull for his album Unsung Hero . I first heard him on a collaboration he did with Drake called "Cannonball". I loved what Colin brought but never checked him out. The album is a mix of pop/alternative, capitalizing on simple lyrics and drawn out vocals. This is usually a hit or miss with me, and the story isn't any [...]
We're only 4 hours and some change away from Big Sean's highly anticipated mixtape Detroit . Datpiff will be hosting the download which will go live at 8 PM EST. I had the chance to listen through Lil Wayne's Dedication 4 on my way back from Orlando this morning... I'm not sure if I'm going to write a post concerning it, but let's just say I need Sean to reinstill my faith in rap tonight. "How it Feel" is a preview off of the mixtape, you can listen [...]
Just Hoodie saying thank you to his fans, production by his longtime producer RJF . Someone commented and said this was the perfect song to take shots to. It's probably not... D ownload Hoodie Allen Feel The Love
WOW Calvin freaking Harris and Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine hooking up for a track? Yes and thank you. This is his new single "Sweet Nothing". Also check out a bonus remix he did on the EP for "Spectrum". Stream below but you can grab a free download here ! I really like both of these.
Here's a really soulful and rhythmic jam by Chris Malinchak from NYC. His label, French Express, describes his music as "forward thinking, futuristic house music." I can see where they're coming from, but "If U Got It" honestly takes me a little back. To a time when EDM was less about the noisy bells and whistles and more about that classic sonic vibe. I've got a stream for "If U Got It" and "These Dreams" below. If you want to download them you can, at least for now here & here . Courtesy [...]
I'll be honest, this last month has just been a blurring memory of working day in and day out on my obligations outside of The Quiet Floor. I've been trying to digest music with what's left of my mind, most of time I've found myself spitting it all out. "Ghosts" is a song that makes it all feel real again. Maybe it's the mellow tones that gently drape over you. Maybe it's that chorus that you just know On An On put their soul into. This is their debut song, they have an album in [...]
Heads up on language . No word on whether this will be on Kendrick's good kid, m.A.A.d city but I have a feeling it didn't make the cut. In no way to I mean that to take away from the track, Kendrick delivers as usual. Download Kendrick Lamar Westside, Right On Time (featuring Young Jeezy)
Two years ago Lord Huron was a solo act under the name Lake Huron. The five member band is now getting ready to release their album and their leading single "Time to Run" is catching the ear's of folk lovers around the world. Keep an eye out for Lonesome Dreams on October 9. Downl oad Lord Huron Time to Run
I find YYou's flow on his indie/rap tracks to be so enjoyable, he really knows how to tell a story, and producer Jonathan Lee compliments these so well. Watch YYou escape his dog days above and download/listen below. Dow nload YYou Dog Days Freestyle (featuring Florence + The Machine)
I don't know why Leona asked Childish to hop onto this, but here we go. You can pre-order the single and remix EP on iTunes . Gambino does a great job of sounding completely in tune with the rest of the song.
I dedicate this song to my new laptop. Thanks to her I'll never have to "look into the center of the spinning wheel." Debut EP from Astronauts, Etc. releasing on September 8.
Kanye giving a little insight on the writing behind his music.
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Listen to Daft Punk’s “Horizon”, the Japanese bonus track for Random Access Memories
Baauer knocks trap music out of the park with Disclosure ‘You & Me’ remix
