british soul singer-songwriter laura mvula recently released her extraordinary debut album "sing to the moon". full of beautiful surprises, laura mvula has created a heavenly arrangement of movie-soundtrack worthy melodies that gather from traits of gospel, acapella, r&b, funk, jazz - all against the momentum of a brilliant orchestra. listen: laura mvula - like the morning dew nothing lasts but memories the [...]
Producer Marius Hösturz beautifully slows down the tempo of Rihanna 's latest single "Stay" and turns it into an atmospheric swirl of chilled, deep house music. All along it was a fever A cold sweat hot-headed believer I threw my hands in the air I said, show me something He said, if you dare come a little closer Artwork by Martin Sati
The soothing music of producer and multi-instrumentalist S o h n is perfect for spring like days. Based in London, but created in the beautiful landscapes of Vienna, Austria, S O H N blends a unique styling of electronic synths, accelerated analogue drum rhythms, and soulful vocal stylings. His new single “Bloodflows” will be released in June on 12″ and download through 4AD. S O H N also creates lush remixes... enjoy! Artwork by Fernando Vicente
British trip hop pioneer Tricky will soon be releasing his upcoming tenth studio album "False Idols" scheduled to be released May 28th, marking the first release on his own False Idols label. Tricky also returns after a three-year break with with U.S. tour dates. "I was lost for ages. I was trying to prove something to people, trying to do something to please other people and also myself at the same time, which is never going to work. To be honest with you, I've been floating around since Chris Blackwell and Island. My last [...]
From London, Daughter is the trio of velvet vocalist Elena Tonra, electric guitarist Igor Haefeli, and drummer Remi Aguilella. Together they create acoustically beautiful soundscapes that invoke the sensation of morning light. Calming and refreshing in every aspect, Daughter is sure to leave a haunting impression. In the darkness I will meet my creators And they will all agree, that I'm a suffocator Listen Daughter - Smother [...]
Producer Slow Magic creates R&B-influenced electronic music colored with pulsating beats, layers of smooth but distorted vocals, and underlining sensuality. Enjoy. Listen: Slow Magic - On Yr Side
Rhye is classically trained musicians Mike Milosh and Robin Hannibal. Together the two gentlemen met in Denmark while working with the Copenhagen-based group Quadron. After spending a small amount of time together, they became mutually appreciative of each others music. When the sounds of Rhye initially was discovered within the depths of the internet, the male duo remained a mystery, and some mistook the soft androgenous vocals of Mike Milosh as a woman similar in the tones of Sade. Their beautiful songs quickly garnered attention while videos were created to erotically display the sensuality of [...]
By way of Miami to Israel to Boston, Daniel Blue is a media artist that has been apart of the production backdrop of the film, music video and TV industry for the last 15 years, a true musician that not only performs, listens but genuinely immerses himself in the sound, and a photographer that beautifully captures images, then composites every single defined element into electric, still-waking moments of reality. Recently, Daniel Blue kindly contributed his time to share an interview and playlist with MIA. Enjoy! ~*~ [...]
From Boston with love, my heart goes out to all of you. New England folk musician and artist Dan Blakeslee created this beautiful image in his own emotional response to the Boston Marathon Bombings. For those that may be unfamiliar, the two hands create a heart over the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, a.k.a. the Zakim Bridge, a Boston landmark. In Dan Blakeslee's own words: "Thanks everyone for your kind comments on the artwork I made through teary eyes last night on the Boston tragedy. I made it solely [...]
From Boston with love, my heart goes out to all of you. New England folk musician and artist Dan Blakeslee created this beautiful image in his own emotional response to the Boston Marathon Bombings. For those that may be unfamiliar, the two hands create a heart over the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, a.k.a. the Zakim Bridge, a Boston landmark. In Dan Blakeslee's own words: "Thanks everyone for your kind comments on the artwork I made through teary eyes last night on the Boston tragedy. I made it solely [...]
After a difficult band breakup and moments before getting ready to go into the studio with producer Dave Newfeld ( Broken Social Scene's You Forgot it In People ), three remaining members (Nate Eiesland, Alissa Ricci, and Ryne Estwing) decided to pick up the remaining pieces wisely, taking organic elements of what they were from the Chicago-based band Scattered Trees , and hauntingly turning themselves into a blend of infectious, and synthetic sounds in the band, On An On . Their debut EP Give In is the outcome of what [...]
From Los Angeles, songstress Banks writes obsessively raw lyrics over broken electronic pulsations. Seductive in her delivery, the connection of Bank's voice to the sound quickly flows as the rush of the beat spins around. Enjoy. Before I ever met you I never knew I could be broken in so many ways I never knew I could be broken in so many ways I never knew I could be broken in so many... [...]
active child is currently working on his sophomore lp, but has released a stunning new song from the stephanie meyer inspired movie the host . colored in multifaceted falsettos, mesmerizing in despairing lyrics, decorated with delicate pulls of harp strings, and isolated memories between a lover and the meaning of being alone. "even if i never meant to hurt you ... would you hurt me?" listen artwork by [...]
ritual unions got me in trouble again i was wonderin how the white dress and the mistress and his spirit are holdin my hand ~*~ listen little dragon - ritual union (maya jane coles remix) artwork by veronique meignaud
The Strokes ' fifth studio album Comedown Machine is a beautiful, unexpected departure from their past of whiskey rock, and is now sensually infused with electronic dance grooves, chilled out programmed drum machines, and complimentary crooning falsettos. Listen: The Strokes - Chances (Comedown Machine, 2013) Artwork: Susannah Martin ~*~ i waited for ya i waited for ya [...]
Hailing from Ireland, Jack Colleran better known as MMOTHS , creates beautiful bedroom blends of electronica that inspire a softer sense of human emotion and expression. Young at the age of only nineteen years old, MMOTHS began experimenting with Abelton Live, shared a few beats on Soundcloud, and was quickly signed by Los Angeles label SQE MUSIC . After his self-titled debut EP was favorited last year, MMOTHS began opening up for major headliners like At the Drive-In , and Aphex Twin . Recently MMOTHS created a new album entitled Diaries [...]
It's always a sad day when something strikes you inside your mail box, especially when it's a letter from one of your favorite labels reporting of another beautiful musician that we have tragically lost again. Jason Molina (from bands like Magnolia Electric Co and Songs: Ohia) passed away suddenly Saturday, due to complications of organ failure, along with his unfortunate, struggling love and hate relationship with alcohol. When listening to Jason Molina's music, his lyrics have always been so honest, tragic, and forthright along with his voice and familiar southern guitar echoing in one hand, [...]
Radiohead 's Thom Yorke has released his side project Atoms for Peace 's debut album Amok , with his supergroup of collaborators including Red Hot Chili Pepper's bassist Flea , Beck's drummer Joey Waronker , David Byrne's Brazilian percussionist Mauro Refosco , and beloved producer Nigel Godrich . "It's important to me, I think, for things to be moving just a little bit faster than I can remember quite how I'm getting there. If I know about every note as it's happening it can [...]
Some say love is a burning thing That it makes a fiery ring Oh but I know love as a fading thing Just as fickle as a feather in a stream See, honey, I saw love. You see, it came to me It put its face up to my face so I could see Yeah then I saw love disfigure me [...]
London's Gold Panda has returned with the Trust EP , following up after his 2010 beautiful debut Lucky Shiner . In the same vein as downtempo genius Bonobo , Gold Panda creates soothing music filled with hypnotic hip-hop beats, quickfire samples, and swirling instrumental tracks. The Trust EP is digitally available through The Ghostly Store right now, may be streamed entirely over on Soundcloud , and will be released officially on vinyl March 5th. Enjoy! [...]
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