I could have done without the male stripper in a thong, but The Stepkids brought forth a funky track courtesy of the always magnificent Stones Throw Records . Featuring some questionable dancing and a trombone, this very much feels Mayer Hawthorne- esque circa his A Strange Arrangement days with the same label. If there is one thing besides the untraditional hip hop they cultivate over there, they sure seem to know how to make soulful music competing with the likes of the biggest mainstream acts. The Stepkids will release their album, Troubadour , on [...]
The summertime is made for those songs that you can play loud in the sun, and Sourface has dropped another smooth remix for the season. This time around, the UK-born producer provides a silky instrumental to Little Brother 's "Welcome To Durham". In typical Sourface fashion, he's flipped the sample of Tony Wilson's "Lay Next To You" and created a whole new style and vibe for this track. Currently residing in Toronto, Sourface continues to make dope instrumentals and remixes to add to his previous ones of artists such as Jay Z and Nas [...]
Tiësto is a superstar whose taste we have watched ebb and flow throughout his career. Currently at the crossroads of club hits, festival jumpers and mainstream radio, the Dutch producer has come a long way from his start in the early heyday of trance. Those who follow Tij have looked forward to his hand-picked annual compilation series CLUB LIFE , which unlike many dance music albums is an unmixed assortment that features a combination of greatest hits from the past year and new exclusive tracks. This year’s edition, CLUB LIFE Vol 3: Stockholm , seeks to embody [...]
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After releasing his second LP, Reunion , two months ago, Allure a.k.a. Lorris Piasco comes back to enliven this summer by launching an unofficial remix of Justin Timberlake 's "Strawberry Bubblegum". Whereas Justin Timberlake just launched his new album, The 20/20 Experience , it's nice to discover the way Lorris transports us through this remix of one title of Timberlake's new opus. The "Little Prince" of French electro brilliantly revisits the song with his own funky electro touch, keeping the funky-pop soul of the original. According to Lorris, "Strawberry Bubblegum", one of his favorite tracks from Timberlake [...]
For nearly a year now the talented young Irish producer, known as Bear//Face , has been creating stunning electronic music fabricated between the sounds of downtempo and trap music. Every song seems to flow vibrantly in and out of itself. There is no question why he's creating a swift following on soundcloud already. After mass praise for his original track "Taste My Sad," as well as a plethora of remixes from massive artists including Justin Timberlake , Jeremih , and A$AP Rocky ; Bear//Face again takes a stab at one already majestically produced track [...]
I'm not usually one for the more "poppy" side of music—I mean, yes I like Hot Chip , and CHVRCHES or MSMR , and I do have a sweet spot for Katy Perry (although that may be for reasons other than her music), but... I guess long story short I'm not a fan of Pop music. It makes me cringe more often than not, if I'm allowed to be bluntly honest, and perhaps it's this disposition that makes it so impressive to me that I enjoyed ILIA DARLIN 's song "We Do [...]
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Escapade Music Festival has been a mainstay of Canada Day weekend in Ottawa since 2010. It’s first year featured Deadmau5 and was set in the downtown core where nearly a million people gather every year to celebrate. It’s gotten bigger and bigger every year and last year expanded to a two day festival at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium that featured heavyweights such as Avicii, Dada Life, Afrojack, Alesso, and Eric Prydz among many others. Escapade 2013 is set to be it’s bigger year yet. Expanding for the first time to three [...]
Gary Caos is on his way to becoming a house music superstar. With humble beginnings built in the business side of the music industry, the eccentric Italian producer has been frequently churning out funky tunes that pay homage to the roots of today’s dance music. This week he’s released an EP entitled Music & Lights that samples vocals from the similarly-named hit single from 1980s band Imagination . With a sexy bassline and catchy vocals and deeper bass rubbing remixes from Gramaphonedzie and Bad Taste , the EP is a perfect find for [...]
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“Kickdrum, bassline, hi-hats”. Three words that Detroit bred producer Ryan Elliott uses in biographies to define himself in artistic matters. Serving as a resident DJ at the legendary Berghain/Panorama Club, it comes to no surprise that his most recent imprint comes under the club’s own record label — Ostgut Ton . Stepmode EP, the two-track masterpiece designed for long term club play, offers a harmonious release with a hypnotizing edge that displays a continental fuse between Elliott’s distinctive Detroit roots and UK funk. The A-side features the title track “Stepmode” that starts with tormenting force and signature basslines set [...]
Love Thy Brother 's new remix of British soul singer John Newman 's " Love Me Again" could not come at a better time: this is that perfect groove for sun, sand and long hot nights. The two brothers mix disco and French house with vintage production that luxuriates in the sounds of summer. Big uplifting piano chords, a funky bassline, live guitar riffs and Newman's incredible vocals combine to create a full-out dance track that keeps its human element intact. If you're feeling the groovier tracks off the Daft Punk album then this one is for [...]
Let's face it. We all have a soft spot for those good-feeling anthems. There is something about their uplifting nature that just keeps us yearning for more. Representing Seattle, Washington, The Soundmen is a duo who are slowly but surely snowballing their way to the top. Behind the mask are Justin Jamison and Scott Durday, two friends who have a passion for producing and remixing. They are relatively new, but they are not deterred from the challenge. The Soundmen have released a plethora of remixes of rising indie bands and artists. They aren't at the magnitude [...]
Production duo Thugli put out a new track a few days ago, titled "Listen Up". Upon first listen, I'm reminded of the movie "Drum Line" and the huge college bands in the south and their mind-blowing technique and amazing sound. This track is sure to have the same awe-inspiring effect on people up during this summer's festivals. The kicks and drums are my favorite part, due to the attention they demand, and with a song title like "Listen Up", it makes perfect sense. The voice sampled seems to be Toronto native Kardinal Offishall , who [...]
Philly native Starkey always has a knack for creating fresh and innovative remixes and originals. This past Memorial Day, he released a knock-down drag-out banger, "Nucleus VIP" . Now we are graced with an exclusive premiere of a sultry futuristic video for his latest single "Space" . If David Lynch and Darren Aronofsky got together to recreate 2001: A Space Odyssey , this music video would without a doubt be a scene included in the movie. We follow the protagonist, Elena Barbour, during her daily routine and get a glimpse into what future pleasure machines will look like, and ladies, [...]
It has been almost two years since indie darlings Shabazz Palaces released their Sub Pop debut, Black Up . The psychedelic, experimental project received rave reviews from critics and made quite a splash around the blogosphere. Now, with the music fully digested, one of the album's most potent tracks, “An Echo From The Hosts That Profess Infinitum”, gets a visual filled with scenic views and barbed wire fences. The eerie slow motion black and white scenes fit perfectly with the chilling vocal sample and borderline anti-establishment content. Check out the video below, and buy [...]
A producer dubbed DJ Venum who dons the classic "Jason" mask has been plotting his 3rd evil EP against the world of bass music. Rumored to have been a well established producer before accepting the world of secrecy behind the mask, his recently released Prestige Worldwide EP on Top Billin conveys a message of signature UK ghetto house but nods to trap and Baltimore club. A lot of EPs that have been geared towards the dance floor could be considered unlistenable when not played in a club setting. Venum's attention to detail and the grooviness [...]
Breaking onto the scene in 2011, the LA based quintet Y LUV , have been making a splash with their danceable synth rock. With three EP’s under their belt and tour credits alongside some pretty impressive names including The Crystal Method , Tokyo Police Club , Penguin Prison , The Knocks , and Robert DeLong, the synth-pop outfit have only one goal in mind - to make people feel good. Lead vocalist and guitar player Freddie Janney remarks, “I think our sound is based around our love of music's ability to unify people [...]
One of the marks of a true artist is his or her ability to adapt to change without losing any heart. That's what the German brotherly duo Dirk and Marco Duderstadt, also known as Inpetto have been able to accomplish. Seeing through phases in 90's trance, disco and Euro-house, the guys have picked up some great habits in their production style that make them just plain fun to listen to. Such is the case with "Girls & Boys," a play on a familiar lyric from the British band Blur 's 1994 hit of the same name. While the vocals [...]
Has there ever been a wonder of what a John Talabot song would be like without all of the smoke and mirrors of the many mystical layers he works into his solo material? Well, the remix that he released with Pional for their collaborative track "Destiny" off of 2012's critically acclaimed ƒIN should act as a vibe-filled example. The best way to think of the 'Dubtool Version' of "Destiny" would be a streamlined edit of the experimental and psychedelic original. Where the original glistens with heavy melodic textures, [...]
These are the mashes that are worth hearing, so stop your searching and instead settle down at your computer... turn up your speakers... and get ready for that sweet nectar that only EARMILK can give ya. Let's GO ! Last week, we had B.I.M.A , a 11-track mashup album that focused on Bon Iver samples. This week, the major mashup album we're featuring is from the talented duo known as The White Panda . Releasing a new album just this past week, titled Bearly Legal , they've recreated their identifiable style of pairing 2-3 samples from [...]
Think of Chlöe Howl as a bubble that is on the verge of bursting. Her infectious voice and unique sex appeal have freed up space in a market that is flooded with look-alikes and sound-alikes. As it turns out, her breakout single has just received a proper reintroduction in the form of a music video. But wait, wasn't there a music video for "No Strings" that surfaced a few months ago? What the original video for "No Strings" lacked in substance the retake mades up for in providing a story and showcasing Howl's vivacious flair. It is only natural to celebrate [...]
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No Age - C'mon Stimmung (not the video)
CHVRCHES - Gun
AlunaGeorge - You Know You Like It
Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" (Official Audio)
Frau – Tarian Sari (stream)
Watch Empire of the Sun perform “Alive” on Kimmel
Full Moon Official After Party: Yuksek x Zimmer @ Drom (85th Avenue A)
Arctic Monkeys | Do I Wanna Know? (Official Video)
