Thursday, March 1, 2012

Airhead - Wait/South Congress

Here is the debut single from the man that plays guitar for the James Blake live-set.  The R & S site had some kind things to say about their latest steed, things which I am much in agreement with:
With only two previous singles to his name he is already a master of building breathtaking music, full of tension, space and originality that can’t fail to move you. The two tracks on this single utilise his skills as both instrumentalist and producer. They don’t conform to sit comfortably in just one genre, but mix his love of atmospheric guitar and classic electronica which overflows into the trademark Airhead sound.

Action Bronson & Riff Raff - Bird On A Wire



Cameo from Dirt Nasty. Production by Harry Fraud.

Antwon - Helicopter

Antwon is keepin' it real.

Santigold - Disparate Youth (Video)



Pretty dope video steez... but they coulda come a lil harder in my opinion.  Master Of My Make-Believe seems like it’s really going to happen... although we still don’t have a solid release date.  Also Santigold and Earl Sweatshirt of Odd Future are boutta collab...

Thaddeus David - Block Business (Keyboard Kid Remix)

Famo Thad gets remixed by another Seattleite, Keyboard Kid.

Aaaand the original:

Sahtyre - Urinal (#BARS Episode 2)

So I been fuxkin with this cat Sahtyre for a minute, but he's just now starting to come on and show some real potential as a noise-maker in the LA rap scene. His latest project, called #BARS released its second episode yesterday, called 'Urinal,' which is produced by Busdriver



He comes out of the collective Project Blowed, a open-mic workshop that has its roots in The Good Life Cafe, which gave rise to projects like Jurassic 5 and the Freestyle Fellowship.  Though his foundation is in the battle-rap and freestyle scene, Sahtyre has proven in the past twelve months that he can write and release studio tracks that are deserving of attention.  Here's an added bonus, episode one of #BARS titled 'The Illest Nigga in the Universe,' with its production coming from Elos.

THEESatisfaction - Enchantruss ft. Palaceer Lazaro



Seattle's THEESatisfaction is set to drop their debut album, awE naturalE, on March 27.  We get our second taste of the forthcoming album with the track "Enchantruss," a collaboration with Palaceer Lazaro of Shabazz Palaces. This isn't the first collaboration between these artists, as the duo appeared on Shabazz Palaces' "Swerve the Reeping of All that is Worthwhile" off of 2011's Black Up.  In case you missed it, you can listen to the first single off awE naturalE below.


Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Blouse - Ghost Dream (Video)

The "Ghost Dream" video just dropped for the Portland based dream pop trio off of their self titled album released back in Novemeber of 2011. Check these cats out. Very Beach House-esque, but with a vibrating pulse. Watch the video.

Evy Jane - Sayso (Video)



Vancouver electronic duo Evy Jane's official visuals for "Sayso" from their self titled EP. R&B influenced, with a consistency of slowed drums and hazy codeine infused vocals. Listen to a super clean Julien Mier remix of this joint here.

Sina Makossa Remix - Uproot Andy & Chief Boima

Feelin' tropical? you better be....


Sina Makossa Remix - Uproot Andy & Chief Boima by Uproot Andy

Uproot Andy is something of a legend within the Tropicalia scene, especially in NYC. Add in Chief Boima, one of his DuttyArtz co-founders and you have an insatiable dance tune. Champeta is a musical genre coming out of Afro-Colombian communities on the pacific coast of Colombia, most specifically Cartagena. Its beautiful sun drenched music.

And here's a pretty tight remix by Chief Boima to satiate your post-Carnival blues.

Ambassadeurs - Duke Red


Mark Dobson of Brighton a.k.a.  Ambassadeurs.  He dropped this video for his track "M.O.P.E.", last week:

CSLSX / I Break Horses - Violent Sea (Video)



First of all, who is CSLSX? These cats are honestly straight Casper with their undecipherable acronym and empty bio page. The rumor is they are a "collective" group of wizards from the US to the UK who come together to create these type of dreamy electro infused pop anthems that have you thinking about the most dope times. For now, CSLSX has teamed up with Swedish duo I Break Horses to drop "Violent Sea" accompanied with these ghostly visuals. Peep their handful of feel good joints here. Looking forward to more cuts like these. WETNESS ALL AROUND ME.

Fort Romeau - Say Something




La Roux keyboardist Mike Norris will be releasing Kingdoms via 100% Silk. "Say Something" is a smooth house joint with an airy, summer breeze feel to it. Turn this up and dance your little faces off!

ELOS - My 23rd



ELOS is another Low End Theory inspired L.A. beat maker on the rise.  In the past week, he has released four new tracks on his SoundCloud including "My 23rd" in honor of his birthday.  His first full length album is set to drop on Alpha Pup in March.  Stream his 2011 Dang EP below.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Rhye- Open (Video)

The Los Angeles based Rhye released this video for their single 'Open' a few weeks back and has stirred a small blogging frenzy of trying to figure out the identity of the enigmatic duo.  The track is a sensually vocalized and beautifully instrumented piece that really has a sincerity about it that's undeniable.  The video complements perfectly with its soft-core images and intimate vibe.  With a full LP on the way, be sure to stay tuned for more Rhye very soon.