Video :: Shlohmo - 'Just Us'

Hollow Pigeons - Letters to Kiko EP

Toronto's 15-yr old beat instrumentalist, Hollow Pigeons, put his debut EP up on bandcamp today entitled, Letters to Kiko. Kid's got some real soul. He creates smooth and easy-listening beat phrases that pan out so nicely. The 5-track collection borderlines and hovers ethereal sounds, creating a category of its own. With healing and dream-scaped themes, its a great listen for those early mornings and late nights. Download and check it out below...

Hollow Pigeons - Letters to Kiko EP (click to download)


Music video :: Hollow Pigeons - 'Modern Lust'

Chushi - basf

Russian beat abstractionist, Chushi, hooked up his bandcamp with a new beattape of some kind called, basf. Lo-fi psych-beats for the soul. This guy is doing something and its working really well, he's got such an incredible broken sound vibe. Russian beats for the win. Download for free below to hear for yourself...

Chushi - basf (click to download)

Dom - 'Blakelock'

UK dub guy, Dom, recently released his intoxicating EP entitled, Blakelock, on the freshly new 877 Records. The feature track, 'Blakelock', ties on this dub bouncing vocal moving rhythm that flows loosely out and about this intriguing funky bollywood hymn. Very wonderful stuff. Purchase and stream the enitre EP over here.

Dom - Blakelock

Video :: Alphabets Heaven - 'Woman (feat. Alessi's Ark)'

Alphabets Heaven / Woman (feat. Alessi's Ark) from Lukas Vojir on Vimeo.

The Fader x MoMA PS1 Warm Up mix - Teengirl Fantasy

So The Fader mag has started up a new series of warm-up mixes for the MoMA PS1 Warm Up in New York and I must say they are all superb. Check them all out on The Fader's soundcloud. I had the pleasure of checking out the hip backlot event this past summer and it was nothing short of awesome. Great lineups of DJs from all over the world all this past summer, and to warm you up for this past Saturday's showdown, Teengirl Fantasy, mixed in. Such a wonderful brake down of chillout house tunes, opening up the mix with Lil Jon and Actress; the fantasy team select some relaxing hype-up numbers that sound ever so nice this time of year. Treat your ears...

FADER/MoMA PS1 Warm Up Mix: Teengirl Fantasy by The FADER

Tracklist ::
1. Art of Noise – Camilla (TGF Snap of Noise Edit)
2. Actress – Parallel World
3. Le1f – Wet Werk
4. Stellar Om Source – Energy
5. Laurel Halo – Hour Logic
6. David Van Tieghem – Thunder Lizard
7. Teengirl Fantasy – Beyond the Mind’s Eye
8. JoJo – Marvin’s Room
9. CFCF – Cometrue (Physical Therapy Deep Forest Mix)
10. Wally Badarou – Jungle
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Previously :: Relistening :: Teengirl Fantasy - CD-R [2009]
Teengirl Fantasy - Azz Klapz

first listen :: Rekchampa - 'Baby Cheesus'

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Stefan aka Rekchampa (former DECKastee) gave us an exclusive new track of his to be premiered entitled, 'Baby Cheesus'. The bass clouding funky melody rides a 2-step beat that finds itself in a wonky atmosphere of its own. The sneaky synth takes on a downtempo dance rhythm that moves and grooves ever so swiftly. It's such a big tune and so banging beginning to end. Go check out all of his other recent tunes on his soundcloud after you download this one...

Rekchampa - Baby Cheesus

Also :: Don't know how I missed this one but Mr.Ringer secretly put out a new 3-track EP entitled, Elorum, on his bandcamp earlier this month. Download and stream below...

Rekchampa - Elorum (click to download)


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Previously :: DECKast #13 x REKchampa
DECKast #13 - REKchampa mix

Sun Glitters x Halls - Swan / There

Sun Glitters and Halls team up together to fabricate an electrifying split EP entitled, Swan/There. Both artists remix each others tracks and showcase a new production of their own. Some very gratifying gems on here; dreamy ambiance that is entirely fitting for that go to morning music. Clocking in with spaced out ethereal synths and airy chapping ditties, it's showcases a consistent yet more experimental work from the two. Interesting sounds. Stream and download it below on their bandcamps...

Sun Glitters x Halls - Swan / There (click to download)


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Previously :: Sun Glitters - 'Eventide (feat. Niva & Charlee)' // Halls - 'Solace'
Sun Glitters - Eventide (feat. Niva & Charlee)
Halls - Solace

Video :: St.Vincent - 'Cruel'

St. Vincent - "Cruel"

DECKast #16 x Napolian

Ian Evans aka Napolian made a pop-cruising mix for this issue of our DECKast. Selecting tracks that push this new era of synth banging sounds including some of the finest in the game, Com Truise and Ford & Lopatin. Very nostalgic of the 80s and key heavy, Napolian lured in some of his current inspirations and likings of snazzy sounds. Turn this one up. Here's what he had to say about the mix...

"I've been promising Saish this mix for wayy too long. These are some of my favorite tracks right here, along with some of my music soon to be released on the Beer On The Rug label. Play this one loud, and turn ur subs up."

DECKast #16 - Napolian mix (right click + save)

Tracklist ::
Art (Novus) - Napolian
Fairlight - Com Truise
Let's Ride - Junei
??? - ???
Make It Last Forever - Keith Sweat
Break Inside - Ford & Lopatin
Hoobangin' 96 (Blue Wrangler Sport) - Napolian
Love Lost - Alex Braxe
Headlines - Drake
Intoxicated - Napolian
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Previously :: DECKasts # 1-15 // Napolian - Guns & Synths
DECKast #15 - Rimar mix
Napolian - Hoobangin '96 (Blue Wrangler Sport)

Main Attrakionz - 'Diamond of God' (prod. by Squadda B)

Lo-fi dreaming rap duo, Main Attrakionz, released their much buzzed about, 808s & Dark Grapes II, on Mishka NYC recently. The eloped tape includes production from a fine grip of chill instrumentalists including a track produced by the great, Clams Casino. 'Diamond of God' (prod. by Squadda B) is definitely one of my favorites off this one. So uplifting and based, I just can't get enough of it. Download and stream the rest of the album on Mishka's bandcamp.

Main Attrakionz - Diamond of God

Bonus :: Mishka also released The Hood Internet's Trillwave volume 2 mixtape. Cool mashups as usual from the Chicago duo, it's worth a listen. Download below...
The Hood Internet - Trillwave 2 by Мишка Bloglin
Tracklist ::
1. Lil Wayne x Rick Ross x Com Truise – Slow John
2. Sean Kingston x Nicki Minaj x Stewrat – Dutty Disagreements
3. R. Kelly x Wisin & Yandel x Baths – Maximal Burns
4. Raekwon x Method Man x Ghostface Killah x Twin Sister – Wu Daydream
5. Drake x Rick Ross x Holy Other x Supreme Cuts – Touch One
6. Das Racist x Cults – Go Hahahaha
7. Lupe Fiasco x Handsome Furs – The People Serve On
8. Young Chris x Bibio – Anything Philly
9. Lil’ B x Gold Panda – Real You
10. Fabolous x Washed Out – Eyes Be Killin Em
11. John Blu x Gonzales – Theme From Yo Booty
12. YG x Millionyoung – Sentimental Boot
13. Drake x Grum – Someday We’ll Find Your Love
14. Nicki Minaj x Hercules And Love Affair – Moment 4 Leonora
15. The Cataracs x The Pack x Boards Of Canada – Blueberry Cycling
16. Big Sean x Chris Brown x Man Man – Last Knuckle
17. Raekwon x Ghostface Killah x Destroyer – Kaputting It Up
18. Arcade Fire x Blondie – Sprawl Of Glass
19. Eric B & Rakim x Clark – Don’t Sweat The Tednique
20. Warren G x Nate Dogg x Toro Y Moi – Still Regulating
21. Dom x Gucci Mane x Usher – Stranger In America
22. Empire Of The Sun x Wild Nothing – Walking In Chinatown
23. Felt (Slug & Murs) x Caribou – Sun Chewed Up
24. M.I.A. x Sufjan Stevens – I XXXOed
25. Broken Social Scene x Twista x The Legendary Traxster – All Wetter

Video :: Sun Glitters - 'Too Much to Lose'

Sun Glitters - too much to lose from Victor Ferreira / Sun Glitters on Vimeo.

Beat Connection - 'In the Water'

Seattle duo, Beat Connection, dropped their EP, Surf Noir, earlier this year through Tender Age, and I must say this is a perfect listen to ease those summer-end feelings. The EP's star track, 'In the Water', takes on this blissful pop front that pumps you up, let's you loose, and make you feel like your "In the Water" literally. Such a summer gem; almost reminds me of Cut Copy. Poppy synth-wave goodness. Stream the whole EP on their soundcloud and purchase it here.

Beat Connection - In the Water

Surf Noir by Beat Connection

Nvthlss - Choses d'été

David aka Nvthlss (previous DECKastee) asked me to create the cover for his new beat tape, Choses d'été (Things of Summer), and the outcome is what you see above. So many beautiful beats on this one. Perfect for those summer setting days, and those coach lounging nights. Colorful upbeat get-downs all the way from Paris and french hip-hop beats for the win. This is really some special stuff here...

Nvthlss - Choses d'été (click to download)


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Previously :: DECKast #14 x Nvthlss
DECKast #14 - Nvthlss mix

Toro y Moi - 'New Beat' (Star Slinger Dancehall Mix)

Star Slinger reworks Toro y Moi's, 'New Beat', into a tropical soaked riddim buster. Some dance-waving nu-soul vibes...

Toro Y Moi -New Beat (Star Slinger Dancehall Mix) by Star Slinger

Cvlt Classics - #1 mixtape

Upcoming cocaine-fueled, cheap music aggregators, Cvlt Classics, install their first introductory ritual on their soundcloud. The mixtape drives a continuous down-tempo nostalgic vibe that is really on point beginning to end. It sure is a 22min get-down of classics. Too fun. Get on this CULT train and download their mixtape for free below...

#1 by CVLT CLASSICS

Tracklist ::
Our Own Stuff Soon To Come, Use This For Your Rituals Until Then:
Never Known Love :: Thieves Like Us
Keep On Shinning :: CSLSX
So Far To Go :: J Dilla x Common
What Up Fatlip? [Breakbot remix] :: Fatlip
The $ [Madlib remix] :: J Dilla
Come On Outside [Devonwho Instrumental Re-Edit] :: DâM-FunK

Elan Vital - 'October 13, 2008'

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With an immediate sound very simialr to that of The Field's; this track by Sleeping Firends new solo man, Elan Vital, stretches its repetitive cycles and takes on this melodic seizure, that is constant and overwhelmingly persistent throughout. It's a relaxing treat to the ears, letting the eyes roll back and the head tilt. I have been on this alot this past summer, only this song in particular though. If you would like to hear the rest of this album check it out over at bandcamp.

Elan Vital - October 13, 2008

Knxwledge - '(Hell∆)Pretentious'

Knxwledge has been putting out new material left and right recently and one of them that really got me going is his new and worthy, Komposure.EP. The 8 track preliminarily beat-down whoo hah strikes with chapping thumps and jumps, as well as his uncanny instrument/sample compostions. In, '(Hell∆)Prententious', he takes Bibio's, 'Pretentious', and throws it in to a salad of color toning first class beats alongside a dressing of cool feel-good sensations. Super cool beat rework. Stream and purchase the whole EP over at his bandcamp.

Knxwledge - (Hell∆)Prententious
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Previously :: Vida Jafari - Movin. EP

Fancy Mike - 'Hikikomori'

Fancy Mike treats his soundcloud with a new hip-hopping lullaby entitled, 'Hikiomori'. It's a hypnotizing strum of a beat that rewinds and geeks-down to a bluesy swing number that has hard-felt booms and claps underlying this topsy turvy stepper. Fun stuff...

Fancy Mike - Hikikomori

Check it out :: Some free stuff from his soundcloud page...
Ramachandran (Pixelord's Tron Cat Remix) by fancymike
Pinkerton by fancymike

Video :: Teams - 'MVP'

Teams - MVP from Ben Tabas on Vimeo.

Free download :: Teams - MVP
MVP by Teams

Lauren Halo - 'Constant Index' (Actress Violet Remix)

I've had this Actress remix of Lauren Halo's track, 'Constant Index', for a while now in my iTunes and somehow I really over looked this one. Actress is a mystical genius with all of his remixes, let alone his original compostions. He finds a way lure in these minimal and highly experimental crackles, pops, and industrial sounding hubbubs into his tracks. Each one almost sounding like a sparing lo-fi pumping machine. His remix of Lauren's, 'Constant Index', begins with an unceasing guitar drone that immediately creates a divergent almost uncomfortable atmosphere on the ears. It slowly moves into a spacious psychedelic-funk themed beat, full of low pitched shhs and shahs simmering beneath the layered samples the song originally began with. Darren Cunningham you are an inspiration.

Lauren Halo - 'Constant Index' (Actress Violet Remix)

Bonus :: If you dont already of this remix, I suggest you check it out...
Joy Orbison - The Shrew Would Have Cushioned The Blow (Actress Remix)
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Previously :: Actress - 'Harrier ATTK'
Actress - Harrier ATTK

Ifan Dafydd - 'No Good'

The much buzzed about, Ifan Dafydd, is said to be an alias of James Blake, but in fact is not so true. He's just a Welsh producer making some incredible sounds similar to that of James. Rumors have it that the two of them are friends, but who really knows, all I know is that this guy is making some really really great stuff. His debut release features two tracks, 'No Good'/'Miranda', both are very reminiscent of James', CMYK EP, its almost like it's part II. 'No Good' takes Amy Winehouse's, 'You Know I'm No Good', and chops it into a mind drilling too good melody that moves and grooves ever so swiftly with post-r&b synths, clicks, and claps. Such a big tune. It is now out on the Not On Label and you can purchase the brilliant 12" over here.

Ifan Dafydd - No Good

B-side :: 'Miranda'


Music video :: Reworked Amy Winehouse video to, Ifan's, 'No Good'...

DECKast #15 x Rimar

New York based R & B reworker, Rimar, curated a wonderul mix for this issue of our DECKast. Hip-hopping summer jamming tunes, all compiled into an eccentric midnight 40min sex mix. Definitely different from any other DECKast we've had; its a compilation of numbers that is compatible for all. It's too damn hot. Here's his short blurb about the mix...

"My favorite women are DIY models. This mix is for all the webcam babes and Tumblr girls - a compilation of grind jams for you to zone to. You're all gorgeous and I love your style."

DECKast #15 - Rimar mix (right click + save)

Tracklist ::
LDFD - Outtacontrol
James Drake - Wilhelm's Fucking Best
eLan - I Can't Breathe
Active Child ft. HTDW - Playing House
Weezy ft. Drizzy - She Will
Duncan Gerow - Excuse Me Miss (Jay-Z vs Onra)
CFCF - Raining Patterns
Duktus - LE Raw
Curren$y ft. Smoke DZA & Big K.R.I.T - Skybourne
Com Truise - Ether Drift
J Cole - How High
James Drake - Find Your Limit
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Previously :: Rimar - Higher Ground // DECKasts #1-14
Rimar - Park Talk
DECKast #14 - Nvthlss mix

Video :: Terranova feat. Khan - Take My Hand (2081 edit)

album :: Shlohmo - Bad Vibes

There's much to say about Shlohmo's new experiment, Bad Vibes, it has this groove to it that is just so outstanding beginning to end. From soothing broken-beat clicks and claps to chirping chimes of birds and droplet sounding clinks, it has this lasting impression that just sticks to mind really well. The whole composition has this certain vibe to it that is certainly not bad but different from what we've heard from the SF beat fiend in the past. He takes a more experimental and melodic approach on this one, upping the reverb and drone with his striking hums, grunts, and moans. The album lifts off with the ethereal track, 'Big Feelings', and boy did this one catch me by surprise. So soulful and passionate, taking this simple indian raga sounding beat and turning into a meditative opus of freeness that makes you think and reflect upon its incredibly moving droned out tones and textures. A little further into the album you have, 'It Was Whatever', a mellow composition of refrained droned out acoustics and a stunning bass breakdown of this guttered broken-bell beat that's rhythm is so obscure yet pleasing. It brings in a whole other dimension and side to Shlohmo's sound I didn't even know was existent. The entirety of this whole release is really something great, its slow-moving, easy on the ears, mind, body, and soul. Super chill vibes. Lovin this new sound of his, its matured and produced. Good things coming for this guy. The album is now out worldwide on the Friends of Friends label, purchase it over here or on iTunes.

Shlohmo - Big Feelings
Shlohmo - It Was Whatever

Nicolas Jaar - 'What My Last Girl Put Me Through' (Bluewave Edit)

Nicolas Jaar, Clown and Sunset label founder, treated the worldwide web with some new material on his label's soundcloud with some of his very own 'Bluewave Edits'. There's three of them and each are a hit, almost somewhat genius. 'What My Last Girl Put Me Through', was first introduced to me on Nicolas's XLR8R Podacst mix and for a while, it was a segment that I repeated constantly. Now its officially a realease! Such a soothing and soulful unwind of a groove that is so nostalgic of past times and raw with its intricate drumset patterns, creating a head-swaying number and absolutely great rework of the original. Stream all three of his 'Bluewave edits' below...

Nicolas Jaar - What My Last Girl Put Me Through

Nico's Bluewave edits by Clown and Sunset
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Previously :: Nicolas Jaar - Space Is Only Noise
Nicolas Jaar - I Got A Woman

Heart Shaped Rock - 'Heart Shaped Rock' (:papercutz remix)

Paperctuz recently did a remix of Heart Shaped Rock's title track from their new EP, Heart Shaped. Jason Grier aka Heart Shaped Rock teamed up with Ramona Gonzlaez aka Nite Jewel for this EP and they have come up with some great sounding stuff. Stream the whole EP down below on the Human-Ear soundcloud. Papercutz remix of 'Heart Shaped Rock' churns the reverb synths high and carries Ramona's darkly pitched vocals on another level of night-waving goodness. Check it...

Heart Shaped Rock - Heart Shaped Rock (:papercutz remix)

Heart Shaped EP (w/ Nite Jewel) by Human Ear

/ Brainfeeder Update / -- Jeremiah Jae + Thundercat mixtapes

Brainfeeder recently updated their site with two must cop mixtapes; Jeremiah Jae's, Lunch Special 4, and Thundercat's, Shenanigans Pt.1, which was put together buy the all mighty Flying Lotus. Jeremiah Jae's new mixtape contains a collection of psychedelic avant-garde rap and rare edits of some of Jae's experimental explorations featuring production from Flying Lotus, Natural Cure, Projeck, and some special guests. Really space out galaxy poppin rap with raw lo-fi strains lingering in the midst of each number. Their are some next level mind-churning tunes on this one, abstract and artsy. Dont pass up, download it.

Jeremiah Jae - Lunch Special 4 (click to download)

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Flying Lotus went ahead and curated a fantasy funk mix fully introducing Thundercat into the Brainfeeder family and teasing us for whats to come on the bassist's upcoming debut, The Golden Age of Apocalypse, which will be out on the label August 30. Some really precious jems on here, some funky, some jazzy, some new, some old, and some just down-right perfect. If your a sucker for lounge, slow-jam or any kind of funk you'll by all means appreciate this. Brainfeeder is always reaching newer and greater heights, and both these mixtapes definitely help reach these heights even more so. Download and stream below...

Thundercat - Shenanigans Pt.1 mixed by Flying Lotus (right click + save)
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Previously :: Thundercat - 'Daylight' // Jeremiah Jae - '$easons' + 'Raw Tape$'
Thundercat - Daylight
Jeremiah Jae - $easons

Skeleton Zoo - The Busride EP

Sample-beased electronic duo, Skeleton Zoo left me a treat in my inbox this morning, called the, The Busride EP. The skittering 8-track debut has some spaced out collages of sample-based electronic sounding beats that swift and swoosh chaotically on each number. It has this abstract sensation to it that finds its way to be most audible in these guys' sound. Some real interesting sound structures coming from this whole piece, its like an instrumental orchestrated soundtrack. Mysteriously cool stuff in all. Download and stream below...

Skeleton Zoo - The Busride EP (click to download)

DECKast #14 x Nvthlss

Directly from Paris, David aka Nvthlss, made a mix for this issue of our DECKast. He carefully selected a few of his currently preferred feel-good artists and cooked up an opus of some ever so laid-back hip-hop vibin' tunes. Succulent to the ear drums from beginning to end, all 35 minutes of it. It's continuous momentum of utterly unwinding kickback beats that can easily make it one to be repeated over and over again. Here's his rather lengthy explanation yet about the mix...

"J&D tout est pour le mieux: it's a beat that i made with my "brother" J, the voice of billy paul ...this beat is really special for me
then there's this sa-ra joint , it's my favourite, the beat is crazy and the voice too; SA RA is really dope so i couldn't do a mix without them; and then we have the daru and rena song, this song is really special to me because of the sample: return of the crooklyn dodgers which is, by far, my favourite hip hop song, and rena's voice....then we have the melo-x joint, i remember that the first time i listened to it, i was really amazed; and then we have the jneiro jarel joint: breathin, which is marvellous, i bought the album and i remember i didn't know nothing about jneiro jarel as a beatmaker and after the first listening, it was this joint that i repeated the most; then there is conversation with her; and then we have the cody chesnutt song: boylife in america ... this joint is so crazy; the voice of cody , i discovered him thanks to the dave chapelle movie and i bought his first album which blew me away; i think it's one of the voice that i love the most and this album ... the atmosphere, the context of the recording, such a beautiful song; then we have the d'angelo joint: the root, on the voodoo album, it's my favourite song of d'angelo which is my favourite artist, i listen to him all the time and voodoo is one of these albums that is really important for music; then the mos def joint on his second album which is one of his best albums no matter what people seems to think; this is not my favourite track on the album (modern marvel) but on this song the beat is raw and that's what i liked; then there is D' , and then we have mos def with revelations... love that beat, just that, and the mix comes to an end with the slum village joint which is a classic, j dilla!"

DECKast #14 - Nvthlss mix (right click + save)

Tracklist ::
1) J&D- tout est pour le mieux
2) SA-RA-melodee n mynor
3) Daru and Rena-when you're there
4) Melo x- just me
5) Jneiro Jarel-breathin
6) Nvthlss- conversation with her
7) Cody Chesnutt- boylife in america
8) D'angelo-the root
9) Mos Def-grown man business
10) Nvthlss- D'
11) Mos Def- revelations
12) Slum village-players

Oh and David has some new tracks up on his soundcloud too, check it...
Nvthlss: It's real by Nvthlss
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Previously :: Nvthlss - 'Lyhm' // DECKasts #1-13
Nvthlss - Lyhm
DECKast #13 - REKchampa mix

Monster Rally - Crystal Ball

Monster Rally released a 17-track collection of tracks done in 2010 entitled, Crystal Ball. He recorded these psychedelic dream-jams when he was working on his Palm Reader EP. A lot of cool melodies and surf-pop beats going on on this one. Chill beach ditties throughout. Download and stream below on his bandcamp...

Monster Rally - Crystal Ball (click to download)


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Previously :: Monster Rally - Deep Sea EP

Walton - 'Love Hangover'

Machester's UK funky up-comer, Walton, is to be added to Kode9's dynamic Hyperdub label, with a 4 track EP entitled, Walton EP, which is due out in October. 'Love Hangover', a track he had posted on his soundcloud sometime back, draws ties within these freshly emerged "UK funky" rhythms and sneery synth-waving stabs on a new frontier of a dance number. It's a slow funking body jam that you can simply unwind the mind to. Check out and stream some of his most recent material below...

Walton - Love Hangover

Remixes by Walton.

Video :: Air France - 'It feels good to be around you'

Air France - It feels good to be around you from edenStar on Vimeo.

Video :: Teebs - 'Moments'

Teebs "Moments" from Paul Trillo on Vimeo.

Warm Thighs - WARM THIGHS

Brighton's SP404 beatmaker, Warm Thighs aka _lip, recently updated his bandcamp with a new project under the name, Warm Thighs. The fairly short 6 track release ranges from uplifting lo-fi vinyl rips to woozy mantra binding slaps and booms. They are scenic jams for the mind body and soul that receive instant gratification. Even though the cover art for this is pretty scary at first glance the beats will make up for it by all means. If you really like what you hear on this one, be sure to check out all of his other cool releases on bandcamp.

Warm Thighs - WARM THIGHS (click to download)

Neon Indian - 'Fallout'

The 2009 album, Psychic Chasms, was a summer gem—it was infectious, druggy, and nostalgic. Not only that, but Psychic Chasms anchored part of a recent movement—along with Memory Tapes, Washed Out, and Toro Y Moi—called chillwave. Now, two years later, the sun-bleached artist returns with “Fallout”, another acid-drenched tune that summons the same summery spark Psychic Chasms had.

Neon Indian - Fallout

Air France - 'It Feels Good To Be Around You'

Sincerely Yours drops a brand new Air France track entitled, 'It Feels Good To Be Around You'. The swedish duo have been absent for quite some time now and this single definitely marks their come back with bigger and greater sounds. Sweet stuff happening here oh and Star Slinger mixed this, that makes it even sweeter...

Air France - It Feels Good To Be Around You

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Bjork - 'Crystalline' (Omar Souleyman Remix)

Syrian pop producer, Omar Souleyman, takes three tracks off Bjork's upcoming album to create his very own, Crystalline Series. Words cannot even explain how excited I am for this album, and when this remix was heard, I became even more ecstatic. Souleyman definitely did some genius work on all three of her tracks but his 'Crystalline' remix is by all means has come to be my favorite. It's a groovy middle eastern belly-dancing cadence that just never seems to end. So intricately poppy and can potentially get people dancing on the dancefloor across the world. Purchase his whole series of remixes over here.

Bjork - Crystalline (Omar Souleyman Remix)

Nvthlss - 'Lyhm'

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Parisian beatmaker, Nvthlss, recently showed off some of his beats to me, and I'm so very glad he did. Such tremendously feel-good beats. David's most recent upload on his soundcloud, 'Lyhm', clocks in at almost a 1:15min as a symphonic beat refrain that emits a head-bopping rhythm in an unlikely time frame, riding a smooth tide of its own. It's really too great for it's short length. He also released his debut self titled mixtape late last month on his bandcamp and the whole thing is up for free! It's definitely safe to say that Nvthlss is my favorite French beatsmith at the moment. Just stream and download below and you'll see what I mean...

Nvthlss - Lyhm

Nvthlss - Nvthlss (click to download)

Video :: I Break Horses - 'Hearts'

I Break Horses - Hearts from Bella Union on Vimeo.

Right from the get go, a thumping, muted heartbeat sets the electricity of “Hearts”. An immediate thought that comes to mind is, “Ok, what kind of journey am I going to go on?” The heartbeat is loud and prominent, which makes listeners alert. A profuse guitar is then introduced, along with hushed whispers. And then, a dissonant guitar emerges, reminding me of the same tension I have when I listen to My Bloody Valentine. The occurring theme that is noticed is melody vs. noise. Maria Linden’s voice is soft, delicate, and ethereal. At the same time, a glass-shattering buzz is rooted deep in this song. All this increases throughout the song, only making it create more tension. Right when you think “Hearts” is going break through and explode with an ear-bursting bang, the song quickly evaporates and leaves you thinking, “Wow, that was some journey.”

Video :: Braids - 'Lammicken'

BRAIDS - Lammicken from Mark Webber on Vimeo.

Sleep ∞ Over - 'Romantic Streams'

Sleep ∞ Over began as a project that started out with a few rough demos recorded live on a handheld tape recorder, but quickly turned their low-budget project that reluctantly stapled their sound as a seductive dream-pop band. Anticipation grows with every new release Sleep ∞ Over have put out within the past year. And it’s no surprise that this group have surpassed my expectations by how they have pushed their way out of their comfort zone. “Romantic Streams” reminds me not only of their first raw demos they released, but to how they have expanded their sound in order to fill the room with more liveliness and depth, and at the same time keep the intimacy that induced feelings of loneliness and emptiness. The same feeling is there in “Romantic Streams”, however, they have now added 80’s Casio synth loops to make this project into a band capable of growing and understanding how they can explore new territories without losing what they began with.

Sleep ∞ Over - Romantic Streams

Relistening :: Shafiq Husayn - En'-A-Free-Ka EP [2009]

Earlier this month I stumbled upon this EP released back in 2009 entitled, En'-A-Free-Ka, by L.A.'s free spirit, Shafiq Husayn. Husayn has done works with Flying Lotus, Erykah Badu, Bilal, and Jay Electronica to say the least; so when it comes to making music without boundaries, he by all means is not a stranger. The 7-track EP falls into a beautifully spacious atmosphere of limitless content and structure that is ever so indulging and brilliant. Flying Lotus' remix of Husayn's, 'Evil Man', has galloping basslines that subdue themselves into a mind-bending cathedral of galactic star ringers and peculiar time frames that are just out of this world. FlyLo takes it up, up, and away; far from the original. The EP's middle track, 'Jungle Booking', moves and grooves with broken jazzy ditties and randomly spoken samples from around the world showcasing a universal medium of all sound. It's just too good. Purchase and stream the whole EP over at the Plug Research label.

Shafiq Husayn - Evil Man (Flying Lotus Remix)
Shafiq Husayn - Jungle Booking
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Previously :: Relistening :: Quiet Village - Silent Movie [2008]

One Year of Spontaneous Rhythm

John Howes' Spontaneous Rhythm label drops a short compilation enclosing selected tracks from their artists releases this past year. Some really pristine and ground-breaking sounds coming from this label, bringing in some of the first of it's kind. Divine Interface aka Drew made a track especially for this release entitled, 'Cancellations', and by all means pans out to be one of my favorites by him. Its a sensational bass changer and click muncher for your ears, too good. Check out the whole talented crew on their bandcamp and download the whole release below...

Divine Interface - Cancellations
One Year of Spontaneous Rhythm (click to download)
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Previously :: Divine Interface - 'Father Time'