XXYYXX - 'About You' (Dream Koala Remix)

Dream Koala remixes XXYYXX's, 'About You'. He reworks the underwater smoke track into a guitar melodic swoon. Still holding true to its chill down-tempo ethics Dream Koala overdoes' the original with a late-night soft-drone. That soft drone that helps you sleep at night. Big ups on this one. Listen below or over at his soundcloud...

XXYYXX - About You (Dream Koala Remix)

Original ::

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Previously :: DECKast #26 x Dream Koala

Azealia Banks - 'Nathan' ft. Styles P (Prod. Drums of Death)

London based electronic producer, Drums of Death, produces Azealia Banks' newest rave number, 'Nathan', featuring the author raps of Styles P. The all out wild composition makes me super excited to hear what Drums Of Death can come up with next on Civil Music. His new Live AV show is really something as well, check it out below. Like Ms.Banks says, "Mind Ya Business. Drank ya Drank"...




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Previously :: Azealia Banks - 'Aquababe' [Prod. Machinedrum]

DECKast #33 x DJ Roane

Earlier this year I discovered the soulful grooves of Roane Namuh. The Portland soul and funk inspired disc jockey was generous enough to curate a 40 min long mix for this issue of the DECKast. His summer blend of feel-good motion-striked mash-ups explores the very fine aspects of his vinyl mixing techniques. His ability to create a perfect selection of background music to any environment gives me the pleasure to say that this mix speaks for itself and powerfully sheds light on the sounds that DJ Roane is all about and what life should be all about. Take some time out and feel good. Here's what he said quickly about the mix...

"Sum recent jamz + sum older jamz + sum blendz infused..."

DECKast #33 - DJ Roane mix (right click + save)

Tracklist ::
*VINYL MIXED BY DJ ROANE:
1. Marc Rapson - Love Is All f/ Liz Elensky [Futuristica Music]
2. Tall Black Guy - Al Green's Dream [BSTRD BOOTS]
3. Suff Daddy - Late Night Reprise f/ Kissey Asplund [Melting Pot Music]
4. Sa-Ra Creative Partners - Sweet Sour You f/ Bilal [Babygrande]
5. Eric Lau - Don't Let Them f/ Tosin [Ubiquity]
6. DJ Spinna - You Got To Live f/ Jigmastas & Akil [BBE]
7. Grooveman Spot - Happy f/ Kissey Asplund [Planetgroove]
8. M.K. - Honey Sugar [Diner City Sound]
9. Black Pocket - Vandlance [Exit] + Jill Scott - Love Rain f/ Mos Def (Head Nod Acapella) [Hidden Beach]
10. Ta'Raach - Girlz?!? [Earth Angel]
11. Georgia Anne Muldrow - The No No Chords [Mello Music Group]
12. Full Crate - Bobby & Melinda [Melting Pot Music]
13. Ras G - Umm Beat [Plug Research] + Common - Come Close Remix (Closer - Acapella) f/ Erykah Badu & Q-Tip [MCA]
14. Electric Wire Hustle - Chaser [BBE]
15. Lacks - Is It!? (Bonus Beat) [Earth Angel] + DJ Vadim - Black Is The Night f/ Kathrin DeBoer (Acapella) [BBE]
16. Union - Light Odyssey [Fat Beats]
17. DJ Adlib - Electric Cars [Melting Pot Music]
18. Robert Glasper Experiment - Gonna Be Allright (F.T.B.) [Blue Note]
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Previously :: DECKasts #1-32 // Roane Namuh & Reva DeVito - Cloudsine
DECKast #32 - SELA.

Video :: Daytime Actress - (TIPS)

(TIPS) - Daytime Actress from Federico Cosci on Vimeo.

AyGeeTee has a collaboration project with Daytime Television and they go by the name of Daytime Actress. Here's their trippy dance video for (TIPS)...

Video :: Death Grips - 'Double Helix'

Meishi Smile - 放課後の約束 (SUMMER BREEZE RMX.)

Zoom Lens Label head guy, Meishi Smile recently updated his soundcloud with a feel-good dance number remixing his interpretation of 'Summer Breeze'. Its a track off his upcoming mixtape, which paints a solid foreshadowing of what he's got brewing. J-pop house vibes on this; you cannot go wrong...

Video :: INTOTHEWOODS.TV x Mark Aubert - Car Sick Ep.3

Car Sick Ep #3 - Mark Aubert from INTOTHEWOODS.TV on Vimeo.

Lucy - 'Milgram Experiment'

Luca Mortellaro aka Lucy hails from Berlin and runs things over at the growing imprint, Stroboscopic Artefacts. His latest release is a 4 track EP entitled, Banality Of Evil. Its Lucy's take on the dark sides of human psychology, experimenting with warm dub cycles and minimally caverned vocal samples. 'Milgram Experiment' digs deep down into the self-destructive state of "I began to feel that, I was loosing my identity". The drowning loop submerges itself in its minimal techno cloak and explores its mind-bending capabilities with Lucy's stripped down rural bass cadence. I have been on this one for a while now, previously featured it on my Radio set at TIR on 4-7-12. Relisten over on mixcloud. Stream the whole EP over here and purchase over here.



Also :: Check out his amazing mix for Resident Advisor Podacst series...

Doseone - 'Arm in Armageddon' (D33J Remix)

D33J delivers a remix of Anticon label's, Doesone. He revisions the track, 'Arm In Armageddon', which takes cast underneath a blissed pop-wave that rides out in its soporific manner. Its another utterly tranquilizing rework from the one and only D33J. Listen and download over on Anticon's soundlcoud...


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Previously :: Sigur Rós - 'Ekki Mukk' (D33J Remix)
Sigur Rós - Ekki Mukk (D33J Remix)

Video :: Cadence Weapon - 'Get On Down' (Prod. Doldrums)

Cadence Weapon raps over a Doldrums produced track. Hope In Dirt City is out now on Upper Class Recordings.

Video :: Scuba - 'NE1BUTU'

Tony Devotion - 'Beaks' + 'Squeek Vip'

PPP homie, Tony Devotion, has some new sounds for the innocent ear to explore. Vibing basslines and crunchy-faced rhythms. There's no doubt that Tony D's fabrications and initiations with electronic machines are purely original in every which way. Refreshing 2-step bass from Sweden. Check out all of his amazingness for free on soundcloud...

Jeremiah Jae - 'The Road To Heaven'

About two weeks ago Jeremiah Jae delivered a hidden track on his soundcloud page. 'The Road To Heaven' is a spooky trascending number that lures in at a 2 min deal, repeating the mantra, "On the way to heaven, you follow me...", continually in a tide like manner. Jae paints a time warping pendulum with his ancient artifact illusions. Listen to his 2009 hidden art-hop tracks over on his soundcloud or down below...

Jeremiah Jae - The Road To Heaven

Dazed Digital x Sonos - Actress mix

Actress gives Dazed Digital a 28 min mix for the Dazed x Sonos mixtape competition. The short and beyond sweet mix screams with Actress' incredible layering and sampling abilities, featuring tracks of his own and warehouse spiking techno patterns that hover ahead of the mixes orchestra-felt ambiance. Listen over on Dazed Digital's mixcloud...

Dazed x Sonos: Mixtape Competition - Actress by Dazed Digital on Mixcloud

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Previously :: Adult Swim x Scion a/v - {UNCLASSIFIED}

Interview :: DECKast #32 x SELA.

A couple of months ago I got in contact with the very talented, SELA., and he was kind enough to mix in for this issue of the DECKast. Not only did he make a mix but he also answered some questions I had for him as to why he does the things he does. We talked about him and his relationship with the sounds he creates as well as some upcoming releases. Nothing but good vibes on this 20 min mix of his. Read my interview with the 18 year old Californian after the jump. Check it out...

DECKast #32 - SELA. mix (right click + save)

Tracklist ::
doeTheGhost - Different 2.0
Rebuilder - Wumbo
Contact Lens - Veins So Cold
Hiroshi Fujiwara [In Dub Conference] - Natural Born Dub [Riverside Christmas Remix]
Friendzone - I Miss Y'all
Toy Trains - Future x Cardcaptor Sakura - Honey Magic
Knxwledge - Spritzr
Coyote Clean Up - Nothing But Us
Lando Kal - Run It
Le Knight Club - Gator
Knxwledge - Beech
Justin Martin / Ardalan - Mr. Spock
Audionite - Feel
Kidnap Kid - Rectitude (Arcade Remix)
knx. - nevr (unreleased)

Click 'Read More' for my interview with SELA.

Space Ghost - 'Sneaky / Sensual'

Astro Nautico shares a single off of Space Ghost's debut LP, Your're There, entitled, 'Sneaky / Sensual'. The album is to drop on Astro Nautico this Friday and its set to be some of Space Ghost's best works, which I am truly estatic for. The first single is a soothing drip-dropping beat melody that is accompanied by the swooning vocals of Space Ghost himself I guess? Whoever/whatever it is I hope to hear more of it. Download and listen over on the label's soundcloud or down below...

Space Ghost - Sneaky / Sensual

Azealia Banks - 'Aquababe' [Prod. Machinedrum]

New Machinedrum x Azealia Banks. Heavy as always...


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Previously :: Azealia Banks - 'NEEDSUMLUV' (prod. Machinedrum)
Machinedrum x Azealia Banks - NEEDSUMLUV (SXLND)

Video :: L$D - 'Don't Smoke My Blunt Bitch'

Kreayshawn x Tragik x Grimes X Blood Diamonds = L$D

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Thallus - To Gain Volatility

Ritmo Sportivo's newest addition comes from German hip-hop experimentalist, Thallus, who delivers a 14 track memoir of past time and time a head, giving the listener nostalgic/future beats for the down-tempo time frames. This is Thallus' debut release on the label and has had two self-releases prior to this one (check them out here). To Gain Volatility is a canvas that Thallus has carefully painted; with his laid-back off-kiltered beats and innovativeness of electronic sounds that come from his Roland SP-404.

Its oddly arranged and disoriented with drugging clicks, thumps, and chimes that steep in and out of the ears like tea bags committing an outwardly organic euphoria of some kind within the mind. Every beat carries a therapeutic aura in some manner or pattern be it the vintage feel-good vocalizations or the mimicking earthlink industrial sweeps and noise cases. Oh and also those incredibly intoxicating percussive rhythms. Its a glorious set of sounds that need a home in your music library. Download it for free it over on the label's bandcamp...


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Previously :: Thallus - 'Hidden Memos'

Clams Casino - Instrumental Mixtape 2

Clams Casino drops his second volume of instrumentals, filled with tunes for Lil B, A$AP Rocky, Squadda B, and more. You really cant go wrong with any of Clammy Clams sounds and his second batch of instrumentals he's produced just proves his consistent and extraordinary beat and sample making abilities. Get on it...

Clams Casino - Instrumental Mixtape 2 (click to download)

Tracklist ::
01. Palace
02. Wassup
03. Bass
04. The Fall
05. Human
06. One Last Thing
07. Washed Out - Amor Fati (Clams Casino remix)
08. Angels
09. Leaf
10. Kissing On My Syrup
11. XV - Swervin' (Clams Casino remix)
12. Unchain Me
13. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (Clams Casino remix)
14. I'm God

Next - 'Butta Love' (Cc Edit)

Savannah, Georgia-based producer Chris Powers, a.k.a. Cc, readies his debut, Up Wind EP on U.S. club night and label, JASS. In preparation he promotes his edit of 90s R&B group, Next, and their classic tune, 'Butta Love'. Cc flips the formerly sultry song into a ultimate bass striker that will surely make your speakers rattle. Reminds me a lot Blawan's, 'Getting Me Down'. Turn it up...



Also :: Check out Cc's latest mix on JASS' mix series...

Cc - Your Body Knows (JSMIX001) by Jass on Mixcloud

Sulk Station - 'Contentment'

I was recently introduced to Bangalore electronic/trip-hop duo, Sulk Station. The emotional electronic influenced group consists of electronic mechanic, Rahul Giri and atmospheric vocalist, Tanvi Rao. Earlier this year they brought to the world their debut release, Till you appear, a heart-felt 10 numbered broken diary story. The duo's ability to transport the unknowing mind to their highly translucent and meditative state of sound is absolutely gripping and impressing. Although its easy to unsuccessfully rip the sound and styles of Portishead, Radiohead, and James Blake; there's no doubt that the sound that these two are brewing out in their Bangalore bedrooms has a truly unique form of its own. Purely original and down-right addicting.

I am a fan of all the tracks on this album, but one that sticks out the most to me would have to be their track, 'Contentment'. Its a tune that they had made a demo for about two years back when the two joined forces in 2009 (check out all those demos here). 'Contentment', finds itself ranked #3 on the duo's album and might just be one of the best from the whole thing. It's stuttering basslines and Ms.Rao's atmospheric cries constrict the mind and make you forget about all else. You almost forget that the group is even from India. It's absolutely mesmerizing as is every other track on here. Till you appear is a canvas of dark gray clouds and rainy day specials that Rahul and Tanvi have gorgeously painted, draped, and polished. Transport yourself to their Bangalore bedroom and dim the lights for the day. Purchase their debut over on iTunes or bandcamp. Next level sounds from India...

Sulk Station - Contentment

Monster Rally - Beyond The Sea LP

Monster Rally releases his second full length LP, Beyond The Sea, right in time for the sunny summer rays. It will be out on June 19th on Gold Robot Records, where you can pre-order the lava red 12" vinyl. But as a pre-summer tease, get the album at a 'name your price' deal over at Monster Rally's bandcamp. His exotic surf-hop instrumentals won't disappoint...

Nifkin - Kurder EP

Nifkin releases his newest experimentation of tracks in EP format under the name, Kurder. The five track EP unravels further into Nifkin's distinct avant-garde bass structures and two-step minimal rhythms. The release also receives a remix from the very talented, Sango. Big ups to Pom Peri Posse crew for always bringing those unheard of underground Sweden sounds. Support, listen, and download...

Nifkin - Kurder EP (click to download)



Bonus :: A new single from Sango off his forthcoming mixtape, Da Rocinha...

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Previously :: first listen :: Nifkin & Hedener - 'Shivari'
Nifkin & Hedener - Shivari

BTS Radio x Toro Y Moi

Toro Y Moi mixes in for the most recent BTS Radio mix. Chaz knows his way around the mixer and most definitely knows how to put together a mix with no dull moments. This one's jam packed with numbers from some of the finest of sound creators at the moment in the dance field and notable originals from the underground electronic atmosphere. Download the mix over BTS or down below.

Toro Y Moi - Guest Mix - BTS Radio (click to download)

The mix also features a new track from Chaz' disco project, Les Sins. 'Fetch' a listen...

Les Sins - Fetch (BTS Exclusive)

Tracklist ::
Bullion - Family
Mo Kolours - Mini Cultcha (Beautiful Swimmers Remix)
Kareem Moser - OS2009
Wolf Muller - Lagerfeuer Tanz
Stephen Farris - Feel 4
Julio Bashmore - Battle For Middle You
Matthias Reiling - Bubble To Bubble
Les Sins - Fetch
Mosca - The Way We Were
Todd Rundgren - Sometimes I Don't Know What To Feel
Blank & Kytt - Cassette Thing
Toro Y Moi - Hood Dreams
C.Z. - Throw Some 1'z
Danny Brown - Drinks On Me
Rick Ross (feat. Stalley & 2 Chainz) - Party Heart
Azizi Gibson - Boushie Champagne
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Previously :: Week in Mixes

Video :: Blawan - 'Tuesday's March'

Blawan - Tuesday’s March (Off of Frozen Border's, Minutes In Ice compilation)

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