Dream Koala - 'Alice'

France's aquatic chill-waver, Dream Koala, treated me to a track of his, earlier this week on his soundcloud. Its a short piece entitled 'Alice'. Now whatever impact an Alice has made on you in your lifetime, raise a glass to her. Spread her ashes in the ocean of subtly and grayness. This one makes me feel as if I just woke up from a deep perplexing dream. Featured this track on my weekly radio show at TIRadio today (on air every TUESDAY 4pm - 5pm). Much love to DRE∆M KO∆L∆...

Dream Koala - Alice

preview :: Slava - 'I've Got Feelings Too'

Born in Moscow but now a current resident in Brooklyn, visual and music producer, Slava Balsanov aka Slava has an upcoming release on the paired Mexican Summer and Software label. Slava unleashes a syrupy post-footwork jam entitled, 'I've Got Feelings Too', which will be featured on his Soft Control EP, out early this coming February.

Its barely the end of the first month in the new year and there are already a vast amount of artists racing towards this emerging up-bass juke structure in their compostions of sound. Its a beautiful sect in electronic music that's taking growth and I can't wait to hear more producers jump on its train.

Slava's banger, 'I've Got Feelings Too', pumps up on its skittering footwork laced bass-line and lets the rhythm speak through its cascading synths which carry its electrifying range of captivity and the rolling mantra of "i've got feelings too". Watch out for this one...



Also :: Here's what Slava's been up to with his visual aspect of things...[via]

Grouper - 'Demona' (Dead Moon Cover)

It's always reassuring to hear an artist nail their sound, but it's also refreshing to hear an artist progress and develop their sound. What makes an artist stand out is when an artist is comfortable incorporating their old sound with their new sound, creating a mixture of both familiar and unfamiliar territory.

A take on Dead Moon's "Demona" is still Grouper, but with some straightforwardness. The druggy, Clams Casino-like murkiness still wraps around Grouper's production. The voice is still buried in thick reverb and the guitar's distortion still stresses the song's mood. "Demona" is Grouper's take on punk and she has managed to shape it the way she best represents herself.

Grouper - Demona (Dead Moon Cover)
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Previously :: first listen // Grouper - 'Alien Observer' (Luminary Youth Remix)
Grouper - Alien Observer (Luminary Youth Remix)

Video :: Raleigh Moncrief - 'Don't Shoot'

Raleigh Moncrief - "Don't Shoot" from anticon. on Vimeo.

Video :: Desire - 'Don't Call'

Time Wharp - BLK EP

Atlanta-born beat innovator Time Wharp releases his first EP on the Astro Nautico label with a gorgeously abstract 7 track piece entitled, BLK. Following up with his previous EP, GRN, he lurks down a different path from his riding down-tempo beat based exhibition. This time round he's back with a heavier bass infused juke 2-step configuration that speaks out fairly nicely in todays current trend of electronic sounds. Featuring a tune with the beloved Divine Interface and remixes from RAJA, The Range, and Obey City; Time Wharp completely hits the mark with this one. Highly incorrigible tunes beginning to end. Download for free at the labels bandcamp...


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Previously :: Time Wharp - 'YrLyf'
Time Wharp - YrLyf

PORTALS mixtape #1

So if you have not yet heard of the newly established blog collective, Portals, I highly suggest you familiarize yourselves with the sixteen excellent music blogs that make up of it. Pushing the sound and passion for a rapidly growing movement in today's musical atmosphere is exactly what we need more of. These sixteen blogs include some of the finest in the blogsphere; Smoke Don't Smoke, Life Aquatic, Pasta Primavera, Flashlight Tag, and several others. They've materialized a 16 track mixtape, one track hosted by each blog. Some incredible artists on here. Download off their bandcamp or below...

Portals mixtape #1 (click to download)

Bukit Timah - Bukit Timah

Oakland's psychedelic experiment, Bukit Timah, recently came up on my radar from a submission he left in my inbox. To my discovery I uncovered a beautiful two sided piece that explores a collage of humming and brewing lo-fi drum loops and sample-based found sounds. It's finely cut and strangely arranged manner files itself through the works of his mpc 2000xl and sp-303. Both sides clock in at fifteen minutes, and leave you thirsting for more abstract heaviness. If that's what you dig that is. I really dig it and I think a listen is highly necessary for those of you who enjoy explorative sounds. Download the two sides over at his soundcloud or bandcamp.

Video :: ASAP Rocky - 'Wassup'

Tony Devotion - 'Steel Is Real' (REKchampa Edit)

[via]

Rekchampa takes Tony Devotion's, 'Steel Is Real', and edits it into
breathing industrial rhythm pattern. It's on point, as usual from the dude. Download it below from Stefan's soundcloud...

Video :: ScHoolBoy Q - 'Hands On The Wheel ft. A$AP Rocky'

Drake - 'Over My Dead Body' (D33J Drowned Radio Remix)

I have yet another remix to share with you guys. D33J did another rework of Drake and this time its his so called 'Drowned Radio Remix'. That sounds completely accurate with its fluttering vocals and down-tempo tide vibe. Check it below or on D33J's soundcloud.

Drake - Over My Dead Body (D33J Drowned Radio Remix)

Lianne La Havas - 'Forget' (Shlohmo Remix)

Shlohmo has been doing some incredibly unheard of things lately with his sound and structure of music. So much progression and soul embedded into all of his lastest works including his unprecedented hit album, Bad Vibes. Since then, he's just been getting better and better. I saw him live recently at the WeDidIt Festival, which might I add was a beautiful showcase and wonderful experience; he played this remix in particular if I can recall correctly. Sub-frying basslines and electrifying synths alongside the gorgeously draped vocals of upcoming UK soloist, Lianne La Havas. Its one hell of an anthem that must be heard...[via]

Lianne La Havas - Forget (Shlohmo Remix)

Here's the original ::

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Previously :: Shlohmo - Fine, Thanks

Babe Rainbow - 'Greed (feat. Yung Clova)' [Nowa Huta Remix]

UK down-tempo fiend, Nowa Huta gives rework to Babe Rainbow's up beat banger, 'Greed', off the newly released Greed Remix EP, which is out now on Mishka NYC's bandcamp. Nowa Huta transforms the tune into an ethereal landscape speaking instrumental that subdues its fine tuned "OO's and AH's" onto a cascading stream that flows and dips into an echoing cove of reverberation. Its somewhat inspiring and healing at the same time. Lovely remix. The EP also features a remix by Grimes' alien brother, d'Eon, whom brings an exceptionally as amazing refinement to the release. Check out the entire EP over here.

Babe Rainbow - 'Greed (feat. Yung Clova)' [Nowa Huta Remix]

Gem Drops II

About a week or two ago the Dropping Gems collective put out their second compilation, Gem Drops II, featuring some of the finest forward thinking beatmakers in the rapidly growing scene up to date. S.maharba, Mndsgn, Daedelus, Co. Fee, LDFD, D33J, and several other new comers take heed on this release, fabricating a galaxy of atmospheric beats that might just be a better batch than the last compilation. The twenty track album is going for a 'name your price' deal on the Dropping Gems bandcamp page and all proceeds made from it will be donated to the American Cancer Society. It's great music for a greater cause. Show your support...


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Bonus :: Mndsgn most recently gave out a free album entitled, EXTS, featuring some abstract off-syncopated feel-goodness. Check it...
Mndsgn - EXTS (click to download)

Mark Aubert - Lost / Found

Mark Aubert has a new tape filled with, Lost / Found, beat artifacts that were left behind and put unto a dusty shelf of his. The 16 track beat-tape runs with grooving loops, easy-sounding lounge, and a robust soul embedded regime that uplifts and rules all the sound waves. Chill out and reflect on the mind with this one. Download the whole thing on his bandcamp.


Also :: He's got some new ones up on his soundcloud as well...

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Previously :: DECKast #18 x Mark Aubert
DECKast #18 - Mark Aubert mix

Dro Carey - Tussin Underwater

Australian experimental bass innovator, Dro Carey, left his tumblr page with a treat of tunes the other day. The mini-album as he calls it, Tussin Underwater, gets down to the deep dubby bass roots and causes a mass underwater destruction with is panicking bass-lines and hyper edited missile caps and taps. Nine tracks of glorious instrumental experimentation. Get it...

Dro Carey - Tussin Underwater (click to download)

Here's a little tease of you can expect to hear off this ::

Azealia Banks - 'NEEDSUMLUV' (prod. Machinedrum)

Harlem's quick lyricist, Azealia Banks, and Sepalcure's favored half, Machinedrum, are one harmonizing duo to keep all ears on. Ms.Banks spits over Travis', 'SXLND', composition which is featured on his newly released EP, SXLND, out today on Lucky Me. The tune trails a wonky R&B residue on the ear drums that is in it's most progressive consistency just as Azealia labels the track on her soundcloud page. They both compliment each other impeccably. Check out the radiantly up-beat joint below...

Machinedrum x Azealia Banks - NEEDSUMLUV (SXLND)

Also :: If you missed this one last month. Azealia rapped over Lone's, 'Pineapple Crush'. It's too good to be true...

DECKast #24 x Sleazy P

Good friend, Patrick aka Sleazy P, mixed in for this issue of the DECKast. He sent me this one a couple of months back, and I've been jamming out to it ever since. Dude's got a great ear for music, and doesn't hesitate to combine it with his sleazy vibes with some thumping boogie-down numbers. Pop this one in at a party and get the whole house shaking a leg. It's highly groovy and undoubtedly made for you to get down to. Download it over at his soundcloud or below. Here's what he had to say about the mix...

"House 'n Garage music meet Hip/Hop 'n R & B was kind of the vibe I was feeling. Also a major 70's to 80's disco influences relevant in this mix. Nostigical stuff that I have loved in the past and I'm stuff I'm digging right now. House for me, is making a big comeback by fusing with other music from the electronic spectrum. Bass Music has had a huge impact on this House influx and it has done a great job by keeping the sounds fresh with proper sampling. It's just feel good headbobbing.
Ready to Groove ? Hope you enjoy this mix as much as I did making it."

DECKast #24 - Sleazy P mix (right click + save)

Tracklist ::
1. Inner City pres. Buena Vida - Good life (C2 Remix) {Intro Edit}
2. Mosca – Done me Wrong
3. A1 bassline - Buoyancy
4. Kiki – Good Voodoo (Visionquest Remix)
5. Nhan Solo & Daniel Dexter – Our Thang
6. Gadi Mizrahi/Baby Prince feat. Lonely C - Be Yourself {Edit}
7. Adriatique, Thyladomid feat. B.P. Johnson – The L Way
8. Soul Clap – Incoming Bitch [Get Low!]
9. Faith – Love like this (b & s edits)
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Previously :: DECKast #1-23
DECKast #23 - Beat Culture mix

Video :: Beat Culture - 'Before You Go'

Malta - Ever Since I Fled The World EP

Malta, another one of Zoom Lens Label's finest, has a short and sweet 2 track EP for us to sit back and day-dream to. Both tracks on the EP swish and swoosh like a whale in a whirlpool and ride a persistent grooving wave that grabs your full undivided attention. Always great things coming the homies at Zoom Lens. Another one for the books. Download and stream below over at Alex's soundcloud...

Malta - Ever Since I Fled The World EP (download)

Video :: Lank Slacks and Mr Rago Foot - 'Watch Over Me'

Watch Over Me from BDC on Vimeo.

Zoo Kid posted this up on his facebook page earlier today. Guessing this is another side project of his? Some healing rap and ethereal grime. Hosted by BDC media. Incredible.

Nicolas Jaar - 'With Just One Glance'

Nicolas Jaar drops a new mysterious dance number featuring Demi Moore's youngest daughter, Scout Larue. Howling saxophones and a grooving dark-pop rhythm that accentuates the up beat and down beat leaving the body to sway and the head to bop. Oh and Scout's vocals over this are so damn seductive. With just one listen you'll be hooked...

Nicloas Jaar - With Just One Glance
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Previously :: Nicolas Jaar - 'What My Last Girl Put Me Through' (Bluewave Edit)
Nicolas Jaar - What My Last Girl Put Me Through

Best of SELA.

Bay area producer, SELA., recently came up on my radar not too long ago with his incredibly precious discography. Dating back to the end of summer last year, SELA., has been on his beat experimentation game consecutively for sometime now. He has been making hit after hit releases on his bandcamp. Deep soulful ambiance for the relaxing mind to sync to. Looping and swooning beat instrumentals that tickle the heart and free the mind of all worry. Incredibly lucid and syrupy. Reminds me of Knxwledge quite a bit. So for those of you Knx fans out there; these sounds definitely won't disappoint. This cat is doing some great things. Here's two of my favorite tracks off two of his best releases, SmackDaHoe Presents: SELA. and (See) 1993 - EP. Grab his entire discography over HERE.

SELA. - Lucoutu
SELA. - MILES

preview :: Smoke Room - Caramelism

Smoke Room has a little tease for us from his upcoming release coming in April on Zoom Lens, entitled, Caramelism. I've said this countless times. This cat is highly underestimated. Intricacy and detail are Kyle's often overlooked qualities. Watch out for this amazing release! Stream it below on his soundcloud.



Also :: Kyle gave his soundcloud a free, Week Tape. Ease your mind...


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Previously :: The Bilinda Butchers - 'Tulips' (Smoke Room remix)

Hugh Major - 'Over'

UK 17 year old, sound experimentalist, Hugh Major, hits the world wide web with his first original composition, 'Over'. The track stretches its drowning deep vibe feelings into a pool of spatial ping-ponging echoes that revert back and forth on this gripping terrain of emoting sounds. Reverb glory and a deep embedded story. Hugh Major you are MAJOR. Killer tune. Keep up to date with his soundcloud for future sounds like this one below...

Hugh Major - Over

first listen :: Fit of Body - 'Untitled'

Atlanta's post-popping nightwave fiend, Ryan Parks aka Fit of Body, gave me an exclusive track that has been up on his soundcloud for sometime now to premiere! The 'Untitled' tune, is mysteriously catchy and hooking with Ryan's swooning vocals and echoing instruments. Capturing the essence of minimalism, Fit of Body doesn't hesitate to explore the field of simple sounds and make them a creature of their own. Can't wait to hear more from this dude. Check it...

Fit of Body - Untitled
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Previously :: Fit of Body - 'Model In My Mind'
Fit of Body - Model In My Mind

The Bilinda Butchers - 'Tulips' (Smoke Room remix)

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Smoke Room reworks The Bilinda Butchers, 'Tulips', which is the one of many remixes being done for the shoe-gazing pop duo at the moment. They set up a soundcloud page specifically for all their reworked tunes, check it out over here. Some real gems on there. Smoke Room's re-edit of, 'Tulips', finds its way into a bubble of reverb that floats and glides through its cascading timely structure only to be uplifted by Kyle's down-tempo grooving pattern. Download it below...


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Previously :: The Bilinda Butchers - Regret, Love, Guilt, Dreams

Time Wharp - 'YrLyf'

Time Wharp gives way to a new track off his upcoming, BLK EP, which is due out on Astro Nautico January 23, 2012. The winter spaced hymn, 'YrLyf', shrieks with puttering bell chiming synths and an intricately precious up/down beat that backs the vocals of R.Kelly and a soulfully grand sitar raga. Beautiful. Sit back, relax, and let this one take you off. Purchase over at the label's bandcamp.

Time Wharp - YrLyf

DECKast #23 x Beat Culture

Beat Culture aka Sunik Kim, mixes in for this issue of the DECKast. He has his debut album coming out on Bad Panda Records, January 15th entitled, Tokyo Dreamer, and it is definitely something to look out for. Mr.Kim quickly sent me this mix without any hesitation. It's real clear this kid has got great taste in music. Turn this one on play, when in any type of mood or environment, and satisfaction will be brought to the ears. It’s a real fun one, without a doubt. Thanks for sharing Sunik! Here’s what he had to say about the mix...

"This is just me trying to mash in as many of my favorite electronic
songs as possible into a 45 minute mix. I didn't go for a particular
vibe throughout the whole thing, but it's on the mellow side.
Basically what I want is for people to throw this on at any time and
be into it, regardless of what mood they're in...there's something for
everyone, didn't consciously try to go really obscure so I hope you
recognize a bunch of these! Other than that, lots of the tracks last
only a minute before mixing with other tracks or just fading out, so I
hope it keeps your attention for the whole time...kick back and
enjoy!!"

DECKast #23 - Beat Culture mix (right click + save)

Tracklist ::
1. Burial & Four Tet - Moth
2. Tycho - Hours
3. The Streets - Has It Come To This?
4. Disclosure - i love... that you know
5. Koreless - MTI
6. Gold Panda - Marriage (Star Slinger Remix)
7. James Blake - CMYK
8. Rustie - After Light
9. Bullion - I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
10. Giraffage - SLO
11. Modeselektor - Berlin (ft. Miss Platnum)
12. Moths - <3
13. Shlohmo - Places
14. Shlohmo - Sink
15. Bullion - You Still Believe in Dee
16. Skream - Where You Should Be (ft. Sam Frank)
17. Disclosure - Carnival
18. Florence + the Machine - You've Got the Love (The xx Remix)
19. TOKiMONSTA - Lucid Waking
20. Gorillaz - Empire Ants (Miami Horror Remix)
21. Friendly Fires - Paris (Aeroplane Remix)
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Previously :: DECKast #1-22 // Beat Culture - 'Midori'
Beat Culture - Midori

Pom Peri Posse - Gathering #1

Good friends over at Pom Peri Posse have a new release of tunes in celebration for the new year. New tracks from Tony Devotion and Nifkin. I can't stress enough about the pieces that are coming from the entire collective. Pushing and breaking boundaries of sound structures and minimalism; each member of the crew brings their own individuality and creative nature in the sounds they fabricate. They are a powerhouse of producers that need to be heard. You guys are the best. <3. Get it... Download

Tracklist ::
1. Fai Ling - Girl Candy
2. Fresh Jonte - New Timeline
3. Emanuel Mettmann - It's Disco
4. Larus Ridibundus - La Vache
5. Nifkin & Larus Ridibundus - Kvadrat
6. Nifkin - Expensive Nails
7. Tony Devotion - Steel is Real
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Previously :: Life Crushed x That's Deck presents - Universal Hymns

Mattron - PERSONALTAPE | PANTS MORGAN MONEY TAPE.

Long Island homie, Mattron, finally gives us an official set of beats to put into our music libraries. Loops, swoops, booms, and blaps; this one is so very pleasing to sit back and relax to. Unlike all of Mattron's previous instrumentals this one might just be his most soulful and personal. Completely humble and raw, it gives you those trill vibes that run along the grooves of your mind, uplift your soul, and slow the time. Easy-listening at its finest. Watch out for an upcoming DECKast by the man very soon! In the meantime download and stream this one below from his soundcloud...


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Previously :: Mattron rips
Mattron - Cidnaleci

Stray Landings presents Residual Rifts

Rising blog collective from the UK, Stray Landings, dropped a beautiful little gift in my inbox the other day. Their debut compilation, Residual Rifts, includes contributions from 8 mysteriously intriguing acts; one of which I've previously posted about, Stavrogin. The compilation explores rift speaking spatial garage instrumentations and filing head-bopping rhythms. It's a new year and a new era of music. So wonderful to see compilations that encompass this sound that is ever so emerging and able to make a successful impact on the growing community. This one does exactly that. Stray Landings thank you for this! Download the whole thing by simply liking the blog's facebook page over HERE.

ASAP Rocky - 'Pretty Flacko' (prod. SpaceGhostPurrp)

Brand new ASAP Rocky produced by SpaceGhostPurrp entitled, 'Pretty Flacko'. This tune is to be on the A$AP Mob album, which is out sometime in February. In the meantime here's some trill material for the beginning of the new year...

A$AP Rocky - Pretty Flacko (prod. SpaceGhostPurrp)
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Previously :: ASAP Rocky - 'Bass' [prod. Clams Casino]
A$AP Rocky - Bass