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Another – “Since June”
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February 9th, 2012
>by Danger 2 Comments
Way back in December spring seemed as if it would never come, and yet here were are in February, and it’s just around the corner. This album by Another is here to usher in the season. I had his track “Helicopter” on repeat a few months back, and foolishly never told you guys about it. The whole release is filled with delicate indie-pop that at times borders on chillwave, while [...]
Avalon Emerson – “Warm Up Love”
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February 8th, 2012
San Francisco’s Avalon Emerson sent over her new track “Warm Up Love” and I am obsessed. It’s a pretty minimal house-y track, with just enough to keep me pressing repeat. I don’t usually go for this stuff outside of the club, but on this gloomy DC afternoon the claps are hitting just right. She’s only got three tracks on her soundcloud, so I am definitely looking forward to hearing more.
VIDEO: Octo Octa – “I’m Trying”
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February 8th, 2012
Octo Octa has been my favorite deep house discovery this year. His video for “I’m Trying” splices footage from early 1900s serpentine dances with what looks like the clips from one of his gigs, and I’m seeing it as a playful comment on the cultural evolution of dance and music. 100% Silk as an imprint is articulating a kind of diamond-life disco there needs to be more of, and I’m [...]
Lapalux – When You’re Gone
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February 8th, 2012
Computer-based production can make it difficult to create music that sounds truly alive. While a producer gains impeccable precision and the ability to compose with a multitude of sounds at the whim of a keystroke, he or she can easily lose the warmth and organic architecture that often comes naturally through live instrumentation. On his new EP release, When You’re Gone (which is available now through Brainfeeder), Lapalux unwinds this [...]
THROWBACK: Monica – Don’t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)
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February 8th, 2012
Today I have a THROWBACK for you circa 1995. I heard this song on the radio late last Thursday night and the melody hasn’t left my head since. This very well may have been Monica’s first hit single “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One Of Dem Days)”. Everything about this song and the video secrete 90′s swag which make it quite the nostalgic gem; hairstyles, poofy jackets, HUGE mobile phone, and [...]
Dalai Lama Renaissance
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February 8th, 2012
This was one of the first submissions I came across today, and I’m definitely feeling it – I love when that happens. Dalai Lama Renaissance offered up a preview of their forthcoming EP, “I Know You Will”. The tracks are smooth, simple and unassuming, which I find totally refreshing. The three track EP is accompanied by a slew of remixes, including one by D.I.D. fave Stephen Farris. You can pre-order [...]
Speech Debelle – “I’m With It” (Lapalux Remix)
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February 7th, 2012
Ninja Tune is letting us stream this Lapalux remix of Speech Debelle‘s “I’m With It”. The 2009 Mercury Prize winner’s lead single is immediately slowed down, and Lapalux establishes a keen environment of transposed vocals that seem to ricochet off of the Kwes-produced original. It’s an ideal example of what a remix should be, and you can purchase it along with other reworks by Leo Zero, Louis La Roche, and [...]
VIDEO: TOKiMONSTA – Darkest (Dim) feat. Gavin Turek
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February 7th, 2012
http://youtu.be/bKGTy5jHa60 After just a few seconds I was in love with this video from TOKiMONSTA. A dark robotic side to the track is contrasted with a warm organic one (beatmaking at its best anyone?), and lets not forget rabbits. Oh, rabbits. I am writing this in the middle of the night which is, in my opinion, the best time to listen to this. Visuals were directed by Doug Chang.
Dipped in January
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February 6th, 2012
January was one of the greatest months for new music that I can remember, and these were some of our favorite songs and artists to come our way. Lapalux – Gutter Glitter Grimes – Genesis Ghost Mutt – Sweat Mode Parallel Dance Ensemble – Occupied 813 – Pumbleous Bubbles Hermitude – Hyperparadise Gang Colours – On Compton Bay 123MRK – Weird Obey City – Fuck Dat Wobble heRobust – Facebook [...]
Miro Belle – “Matching Saris”
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February 6th, 2012
Oh gosh, it’s Monday again. Start your week off right with this track from Miro Belle. “Matching Saris” is light glitchy pop that’s bound to make winter a little bit more bearable. If you like what you hear, you can grab the whole album for free.
