![[stream] Smith Westerns // 3AM Spiritual](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4961078_lg.jpg)
Every so often I feel like Brooks from The Shawshank Redemption and marvel at how the (music blog) world has gone and got itself in a big damn hurry while we were away. We've taken a much more lackadaisical approach of late, and while I enjoy the pace of things now, I do feel like I'm missing out on everything that's happening out there. And even though I might miss first singles or album announcements or new cover art by not keeping my ear constantly to the musical grindstone, I still always manage to get the high points. Then I [...]
As a young writer, one of the most frustrating hurdles you can encounter is the question, "is this story worth telling?" (Often that question can be readily replaced with "is my story worth telling?) Perhaps that isn't just a young writer's problem, but it's a particularly confounding roadblock when you don't necessarily have a wealth [...]
T.I. and Lil Wayne are kicking off the America's Most Wanted tour this summer, and to celebrate they deliver "Wit Me," an instantly satisfying new collaboration produced by Lil C. Nothing groundbreaking here, but this recalls the earlier days of both of these vets, and it should be a welcome addition to summer party playlists. Look [...]
The debut album from Austin rockers Black Books was released in the UK last week. They kick off a tour across the pond tonight in London, playing alongside the Flaming Lips. I am a little spiteful about the fact that England seems to have gotten the jump on embracing this band. Spiteful, and jealous, and [...]
After 'Bang Bang', Chippy Nonstop links up with none other than the legendary Gangsta Boo and creates some great magic on 'Feddy', produced by Felix Snow (who also did the production on 'Bang Bang'). Gangsta Boo is dropping her "It's Game Involved"-mixtape this very second I'm writing this over at livemixtapes, grab it here . Have a listen and download 'Feddy' for free below.
![Statik Selektah – Funeral Season ft. Styles P, Bun B & Hit-Boy [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960888_lg.jpg)
“Funeral Season” featuring Styles P, Bun B & Hit-Boy, is the latest single off Statik Selectah’s Extended Play album dropping June 18th via Duck Down/ShowOff. iTunes (Pre-Order): Extended Play - Statik Selektah
![Reef the Lost Cauze x Haj of Dumhi – Sirens on Snyder [EP]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960892_lg.jpg)
Sirens on Snyder Ep by Reef the Lost Cauze x Haj of Dumhi
![The Jet Age Of Tomorrow “ON!” [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960895_lg.jpg)
Matt Martians & Hal Williams also known as The Jet Age Of Tomorrow release the track listing and cover art from their 3rd album, The JellyFish Mentality, releasing this Friday on www.oddfuture.com .
With a lot of the electronically shaped minimalist music of the moment, vocals seem to fall into a more restrained type of delivery. As London duo Whilk and Misky's "Darklands" starts off, you expect the same, then a little before the three-minute mark, the belting starts. Combined with the deep house backdrop, it's an interesting [...]
![Greg Grease – Black King Cole [EP Stream]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960812_lg.jpg)
Stream/Listen: Greg Grease - Black King Cole EP Minneapolis emcee Greg Grease has come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners an exclusive stream of his latest street release, the Black King Cole EP, before it is digitally released on May 21. The follow-up to 20122s Cornbread, Pearl & G street album, the project packs six original jams from the rap buzzmaker, including the reader-acclaimed lead single and title track. Joining Greg Grease on the guest tip throughout Black King Cole are Ak-Rite, Mike Mictlan and TUSS [...]
![King Mez – Exordium [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960813_lg.jpg)
New track from King Mez "Exordium" produced by Rico Beats. ex·or·di·um (eg-ˈzȯr-dē-əm) noun. - an introductory part or beginning, esp of an oration or discourse. http://kingmez.com/audio-king- mez-exordium
![Gerald Walker – The Inspiration ft. Cardo [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960662_lg.jpg)
The Inspiration (Feat. Cardo) by Gerald Walker Gerald Walker will be releaseing his debut album Target this fall via OSAT Music, to hold you over he drops "The Inspiration" featuring Cardo. Produced by Kuddie Fresh.
![Rav.P – City of Angels ft. Skyzoo [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960663_lg.jpg)
Here's the first installment to Rav.P's #weeklystamps, "City of Angels" featuring Skyzoo and produced by Sal Dali. iTunes: City of Angels (feat. Skyzoo) - Rav.P
![P-Money “Gratitude” (w/ Freddie Gibbs, Skyzoo, Talib Kweli + More) [album stream]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960664_lg.jpg)
Stream/Listen: P-Money "Gratitude" (w/ Freddie Gibbs, Skyzoo, Talib Kweli + More) Following his recent success working with Universal/Republic newcomer Aaradhna (see "Wake Up"), New Zealand producer P-Money gears up for the release of his first full-length album, Gratitude, by offering the set for exclusive stream at The DJBooth. Heralded by Booth-approved singles "Welcome to America," "The Professional," "Break It Down" and "The Hardest," the 15-track LP features an assortment of independent and up-and-coming artists, including Havoc,Roc Marciano, STS and Talib Kweli. Gratitude, which is already the #1 rap album on [...]
![Undefined – Broken 40 Bottles ft. Brown Bag Allstars [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960665_lg.jpg)
Undefined leaks the first single off his upcoming Certified-A-Side EP, "Broken 40 Bottles" featuring Brown Bag Allstars. The EP drops June 5th with features by Outerspace, Nature, Nutso, Little Vic, UG and more.
![junclassic – Rugged N’ Hard [audio]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/posts/4960666_lg.jpg)
For his 8th solo LP, Queens emcee junclassic teams up NY DJ/producer Bazooka Joe for BLVD Backdrop. Produced entirely by Bazooka Joe, BLVD Backdrop is a heavy East Coast Boom Bap Hip Hop album made for the streets, avenues and boulevards worldwide. BLVD Backdrop is straight raw, unadulterated New York Hip Hop. Comprised of 13 tracks, the album includes features from Ceez, King Cesar, Evolve and C-Rayz Walz; with cuts by 2 Kool Tony and DJ 717. Standout tracks include the album leak “Rugged N' Hard”, lead single “NY Won't Stop” and the LL Cool J inspired track [...]
Yes! It's been awhile... Seven Lions has graced us with another delightful trance-turned-dubstep masterpiece, this time recruiting one of my favourite rising stars in Minnesota , along with perfectly suited vocalist Mimi Page . The harmonies these three exhibit throughout Fevers are gut wrenchingly beautiful. Seven Lions on: SoundCloud | Facebook | Twitter - StatiK Related posts: Over $1000 in [...]
To celebrate their very first national headline run, The Neighbourhood is releasing three limited split 73 singles that will feature new material from the band and their supporting acts, Lovelife, The 1975, and JMSN. The singles will only be available at the shows. For the first installation, we get "West Coast from The Neighbourhood and "Every Minute" [...]
Pure Bathing Culture is a Portland-based group composed of Sarah Versprille and Daniel Hindman. They were originally working together in Brooklyn and touring with the Sub Pop signee Vetiver, another introspective, incredible folk group—but the two decided to split off from the group and moved to the west coast. It sounds like the Northwest air [...]
Portland duo Pure Bathing Culture just dropped the first track off their follow-up to last year's exceptional self-titled LP: the soaring album opener "Pendulum." It's a cascading, languid call to the early days of summer, and does an excellent job setting up what promises to be one of the most pitch-perfect records of the year. Moon Ti des arrives on August 20 via Partisan Records . The post listen: Pure Bathing Culture — "Pendulum" [...]
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