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YG & Blanco – Block Party (prod. Cookin Soul)

June 10, 2014

Two of my favorite acts in the hip hop game, YG and Cookin' Soul have let loose a new collab. With a fresh little Tupac sample for the hook, the two west coast rappers keep the vibe right for this summer jam. ...

Rush Midnight – Fix Me Up

June 10, 2014

Alt (Rock), Dance, Indie, New York

Rush Midnight is the solo project of ex-Twin Shadow member Russ Manning. Russ recently dropped his debut Self-Titled Rush Midnight album on Last Gang Records. Reminds me of listening to Toro Y Moi while dreamin...

Bad Suns – We Move Like The Ocean

June 3, 2014

Alt (Rock), Indie, LA, Punk

Yesterday, Bad Suns released a new track off their upcoming album Language & Perspective. "We Move Like The Ocean" is the first single from the debut full-length which is due out June 24th on Vagrant Record...

Jim-E Stack – Reassuring

May 30, 2014

Bass, Chillout, Dance, Indie Dance, New York

The Los Angeles based record label Innovative Leisure consistently puts out good music. With a roster featuring Classixx, Allah-las, De Lux, Nosaj Thing and Rhye they are a well referenced name in...

Lana Del Rey – West Coast (Stint Remix)

May 28, 2014

Alt (Dance), Chillout, Dance, LA, Remix

After last month's Q-Tip Remix Stint is back at it again. This time around Stint remixes Lana Del Rey's West Coast. Interesting interpretation that uses a cricket as a hi-hat and a whistle for the melody. Stint...

Rakunk – Kalalau

May 21, 2014

Chicago, Epic, Indie, Instrumental, Post Rock

This song is epic! Post-Rock at its finest. Rakunk articulately constructs an upbeat guitar riff that will win over anyone with ears and a heart. Even though this song has no bass and no drum section, it is sti...

Bad Suns – Salt (Caleb L’Etoile Remix)

May 7, 2014

Dance, Electronic, LA, Remix

Over the last year Los Angeles based band Bad Suns have been making a name for themselves on the blogosphere. With a catchy sounds and radio friendly melodies they are one of the few indie rock acts to make it ...

Nas x Cookin Soul – SoulMatic

May 5, 2014

Hip-hop, New York, Rap

In 2014, 20 years after its release, Illmatic is still considered as arguably the best hip-hop album of all times. With the anniversary this year, Nas has been heavy on promoting his Illmatic documentary and sa...

SALVA – Drop That Bitch ft. Kurupt, ScHoolboy Q, Problem, Bad Lucc

April 29, 2014

Hip-hop, LA, Trap

LA based producer Salva keeps it close to home on his latest single, Drop That Bitch. Featuring a sample from Eazy E's classic Crusin' in my '64, the track features verses from ScHoolBoy Q, Kurupt, Problem, a...

A$AP Mob – Xscape ft. A$AP Twelvyy

April 28, 2014

Hip-hop, New York, Rap

Some raw stuff right here. A$AP Twelvyy delves into the inner city blues, reflecting on the past, present, and future. It's been a while since I've heard anything from A$AP Mob but Xscape is definitely a solid ...

Jeremiah Jae – Almost [Prod. Knxwledge]

April 25, 2014

Chicago, Hip-hop, Rap

I listen to anything Knxwledge puts out, especially when he links up with rappers to do a lil sum sum for us. This one comes off the Jeremiah Jae tape Good Times that dropped yesterday. Wax loops and stream of ...

Baths – Ocean Death

April 25, 2014

Downtempo, Electronic, LA, Think

Baths made the announcement this morning that his latest EP, entitled Ocean Death, will be released May 6th on Anticon. Today he reveals the title track and first single. In a press release, Ocean Death is refe...