Not long ago we covered Patterns in Plastic 's Radiohead re-work , and here they are again, better than ever. Wesley Akinfolarin and Joe William Todd are the minds behind the collaboration, both hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. To date, they have released an EP back in March 2011 , a collection of re-works in March 2012 , and BDAF Remixes in July 2012 , all of which are worthy of your ears. Patterns In Plastic's sound has always grappled [...]
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Anamanaguchi is a chiptune indie band who pride themselves in the type of geekiness and nerdiness that doesn't care iota how to act 'cool' or conform to the stereotypical rocker fashion. Chiptune is, it's a subgenre of electronic that involves the producer or band utilizing 8-bit and 16-bit sounds--think of retro videogame noises--and these retro videogame noises are what makes Anamamaguchi undeniably unique. They're not just producers square-pushing, but they also incorporate drums, guitars, bass, and piano into the mix as well. Thus, an unfathomable creation is spawned and is showcased in their released work and in their live shows. [...]
Chiming in with one of the more distinct looks in the music scene in the past few months, the British 18-year-old Chlöe Howl has proven that she isn't just a face. She provides equally appealing vocals in her standout songs "No Strings" and "Rumour" and while "Rumour" didn't pack the initial spark that carried "No Strings"--and thusly, the young artists name--into the public's attention, it did provide vocal hooks that were ripe and ready to be worked with. Cue the Portland duo YACHT , who can be credited for accompanying Howl's clever lyrics and powerful vocals with a synth-heavy groove-filled beat [...]
Martin Solveig has a knack for creating happy-go-lucky songs, the likes of which seem to lodge themselves in the inescapable reaches of your mind and resurface when you least expect it. Personally, they can be a bit bubbly for my tastes, and it doesn’t really help that the radio stations have taken to repeat like a raver to "Levels". But, being an optimist, there’s a silver lining to every cloud. Today that lining would be Carnage ’s remix of Solveig’s most recent effervescence, “Hey Now”, a track produced in collaboration with Cataracs and the vocalist [...]
One of two anticipated collaborations between the production duo Mount Kimbie and fellow Brit King Krule hit the web today. "You Took Your Time" finds both Kimbie and Krule in transitional stages of their musical careers, as Kimbie have begun working in a studio and now include their own vocals in their music (listen to "Made To Stray" here ) while Archy Marshall (King Krule) has been venturing off into the hip hop realm with his low-toned vocals. That being said it was tough to draw any kind of assumption of what a song that featured the two [...]
The New York born and bred duo, comprising of Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser, released their self-titled album in 2011, and with the heavy stream of live shows and DJ sets, have proven to be successful members of the DFA family. Now it's 2013, and they are ready to show the world what they have quietly been working on since their debut. They have recently announced that their second album, Dynamics , will be out this fall. While there is no exact release date yet, they have posted online their first single off of the [...]
Wobble Wednesday is back with week 18 of your bass music fix. As always, there are selections from multiple genres that focus on the bassline, be it hard or soft. Some tunes to note are the grime video, new Simian Mobile Disco x Bicep collaboration, and a new sub-rocker from Widdler . The mixes this week are presented to get you amped for festival season. Most of the "festival mini-mixes" I see popping up on SoundCloud are either filled with trap or bigroom house. I've included a couple others to balance that [...]
Ever wondered what Tame Impala would sound like if they were to add a gritty jam-band tone to their spaced-out vibe? Well, don't waste time thinking about it and let the Australian five-piece Pond demonstrate. Having put out four albums as a group, Pond's newest release "Giant Tortoise" is a flangered-out distorted jumble to which an airy lo-fi vibe softens the load. Accredit the familiar sound to the fact that Pond borrows two of Tame Impala's instrumentalists (Bassist Nick Allbrook and Drummer Jay Watson) and often feature Impala's front-man Kevin Parker [...]
Making his Clubtapes.com debut with this massive remix EP, Boston based musician and producer, Moduloktopus , releases his 16 track mixtape titled Remixtopus . A compilation of nothing but pure remixes that range the scope of electronic music. Hailing originally from the Dominican, an island/jungle vibe is always apparent, but more so it's the multi-genre bending force that he is known for, aka the electronic music chameleon. Remixing recognizable names such as Justin Timberlake and Kendrick Lamar ; as well as huge local talent like M.Constant , Noms , Drell [...]
Beau Young Prince , the young rapper from DC, recently dropped some brand new heat for your earwaves. Prince takes this heavily trap-influenced beat provided by producer Kxngs and adds his personal trippy flavor of inspirational stoner-hop, mixed with upbeat, booty shaking, and dare I say "twerk" music. The song focuses on individuality, with a positive message without being overbearing or obnoxious in the delivery. Actually it's quite the opposite: with a beat like this, it's almost difficult to care about the message due to Kxngs' production skills, making an absolute floor-crusher. [...]
The Canadian hitmaster is at it again with a tune just in time for the end of spring. His long awaited return to original prouductions is scheduled for next week with his Still Awake EP ready to drop on his website. At the moment Ryan Hemsworth can seem to do no wrong, whether it is a remix or something completely unique. This trend continues with "Perfectly". The self-proclaimed "Canadian Prince" hits us with a smooth vocal throughout accompanied by silky synths and toe-tapping percussion that embodies everything that you could want in a sunbathing tune. It fills you with optimism [...]
Let's Play House is back at it again with another solid release to add to their lovely catalog. This time from M.D.C., aka Muslim Disco Club , with the EP - Stockholm Stories . One of the remixers on the EP is Kornel Kovacs . The man is one-third of the threesome that is Studio Barnhus of Stockholm, Sweden. The underground Swedes can really do no wrong at the moment and this is a good example of just that. Kovacs odes to the old-school in his remix of "Alma". It has [...]
It was at Chicago's Spring Awakening Music Festival last June when EARMILK had the opportunity to see Krewella in their element for the first time live. In less than a year, Krewella's fan-base has grown exponentially. The track that has gained the most exposure (making it onto the US hot 100 list) is "Alive". As if the track wasn't danceable enough on it's own, Hardwell has taken the track to another level. As background, Krewella is consisted of Chicago natives Jahan Yousaf, Yasmine Yousaf, and Rain Man. They originally formed in 2007, and released their [...]
Paul Wolinski is one member of a peculiar band called 65daysofstatic . This band combines math rock and post-rock with a healthy dose of electronica. Even though you may have never heard of 65dos, chances are you may have heard one of their songs in a musical score or in an indie movie. They quite the dynamic band, in terms of sounds, styles, and involvement in several different projects. In any case, Wolinski is part of the driving force of this band, and his solo work proves it as such. His solo production of "Replicator" subtly shows the [...]
Estelle is a class act. With her swagger, strong vocals, and powerful presence, it's hard to ever ignore what she's up to. In the previously unreleased song, "Victorious," she joins forces with Common and producer/Def Jam Exec. , No I.D., to craft what would have been an amazing track on her album. Whilst the song never made the cut, it's finally out for the world to enjoy. It's soulful, funky, and fun--just the way the British star always is. Estelle's album, All of Me , is out now on her website , and her [...]
Estelle is a class act. With her swagger, strong vocals, and powerful presence, it's hard to ever ignore what she's up to. In the previously unreleased song, "Victorious," she joins forces with Common and producer-slash-Def Jam executive, No I.D. , to craft what would have been an amazing track on her album. Whilst the song never made the cut, it's finally out for the world to enjoy. It's soulful, funky, and fun--just the way the British star always is. Estelle's album, All of Me , is out now on her website , and her next [...]
After the Smoke , made up of Robert Anthony Laing (aka Rob Coin ) and Orville Anthony Cameron (aka Anthony X² ) have been riding the come up for some time now. Those of us who have been following their ascent to cult-like status know we are no longer few in number. With over 50,000 followers on Tumblr and nearly the same on Twitter, early fans of this dark hip hop duo have smelled their success since before OIAM-gate brought them the type of spotlight they were long deserving of anyway. It's hard to know when the talent of these [...]
The West Philly native Baauer is at the height of his game, steamrolling his way through the boundary of what is considered mainstream and what EDM enthusiasts have been raving over for the past few years. Recently he has proven that he isn't just the "Harlem Shake" guy, wowing crowds throughout the United States with his heavy mixes and providing a monstrous remix of AlunaGeorge 's "Attracting Flies". Well, Harry Bauer Rodrigues ( Baauer ) is back to turn Disclosure 's "You & Me" into what is sure to be one of the bigger club songs of the [...]
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For an artist who is known for her Scandinavian pop that mixes elements of both hip hop and pop MØ 's newest release departs from the expected as "Waste Of Time" is filled with heavy electronic elements that traverse a multitude of influences. Karen Marie Ørsted (MØ) has already left her mark on 2013 releasing "Pilgrim" and "Glass" to warm receptions and the Copenhagen based singer is only further establishes her sound in her new single. Throughout "Waste Of Time" Ørsted's vocals carry the load, showcasing why her style is so distinct. At the song's peak she competes with a [...]
Dev Hynes advocate Solange Knowles decides to do over this single from her 2012 True EP, enlisting the help of Compton powerhouse Kendrick Lamar . This song is full of chilled synths which have been greatly tweaked and expanded to create a slightly eery but soothing sound. K-Dot fits in perfectly, providing a flowing account of heartache in London as well as his listening to of Huddersfield's finest, James Mason. Kendrick Lamar has a habit of picking strong female vocalists to work with, having previously collaborated with ZZ Ward [...]
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