[Exclusive/Electronic] Sleigh Bells – Run The Heart (Bassnectar Remix)

I do not consider Bassnectar much of an dj/producer anymore, but more of a force.. an aggressive force of heavy and melodic dubstep elements that is bound to consume anything and everything that gets in its way. No matter how strong or distorted a Bassnectar remix can get, one can always expect the sweet subtle electronic melodies to ooze out of the track. Bassnectar is out to do just that, produce bass beats as sweet as nectar itself leaving us, the musical bees, thristy for more. Sleigh Bells‘ Run The Heart remix will be releasing tomorrow on his website and The Music Ninja is here to give you the exclusive first peek. Yes, it is a bit short but enjoy!

Sleigh Bells – Run The Heart (Bassnectar Remix)

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[Fresh] Kanye West – Power

Possibly the first anthem (single) of Good Ass Job, Kanye West marches through samples of King Crimson sample from 21st Century Schizoid Man to create a very powerful sounding track. Very curious and excited to see what else hes got in store for 2010.

Kanye West – Power

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[Hip/Hop] Kid Cudi – All Talk (Ft LCD Soundsystem + Christian Bale + Chip Tha Ripper)

Featuring the famous rant of Christian Bale on set, Kid Cudi and Chip Tha Ripper team up and lay some rhymes over LCD Soundsystem’s ‘Dance Yrself Clean’ from his latest album ‘This is Happening‘. Kid Cudi’s consistency in the quality of his work when he samples other artists never ceases to amaze me. While I do not think Christian Bale is THAT big off a jerk, this track is definitely hot.

Kid Cudi – All Talk (Ft Lcd Soundsystem + Christian Bale + Chip Tha Ripper)

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[Album Review] Friendo – Cold Toads

Friendo is one of a number of artists beginning to emerge from the burgeoning Calgary scene. The band was formed by some of the Canadian city’s finest musicians, most notably Mike Wallace of Women. At first blush it might be easy to dismiss Friendo as yet another recession-conscious lo-fi band. However, a thorough listen to Cold Toads demonstrates that lo-fi doesn’t have to restrict a band’s sound – there’s plenty of room for creativity even with the most basic recording equipment. Of course, there’s a healthy dose of more traditional rock along with the experimental stuff. “Counter/Time” kicks off the album, sounding similar to much of the lo-fi coming out these days with barely audible vocals, weird mixing choices, and abrasive, dissonant guitar stabs combining to create a listening experience not easily enjoyed by the average listener. But then the song quickly morphs into a 90s indie rock throwback, sounding almost like a bizarro version of Pavement’s “Box Elder.” Quite simply, this portion of the song encourages maximum head-bobbing on the part of the listener. The track ends on this high note, anticipating the high standard of quality found on the rest of the album. Read full review at inyourspeakers.com

Friendo – Callers

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[Album Review] NOISIA: Split The Atom

Drum’n'bass has long been popular in the UK and around much of the world, but has never really been able to break out of the niche audience of those preternaturally drawn to the siren’s call of rolling sub-bass and pummeling breakbeats. Dutch trio NOISIA seem prepared to bridge the worlds of drum’n’bass and electro-house with their debut album of all-original material, Split The Atom. All of the group’s stylistic variations are represented here, in a pulse-quickening record that is sure to please anyone interested in the darker, harder end of the electronic dance music spectrum. Album opener “Machine Gun” doesn’t waste any time setting a tone. A powerful, purposefully stomping electrohouse intro soon breaks down and morphs in to walls of even more menacing, buzzing bass and foreboding sirens. As if that wasn’t enough, the big guns are soon deployed: breakbeats so sharp and vicious that they should probably be accompanied by a warning from the surgeon general. Read full review at inyourspeakers.com

Noisia – Shellshock ft. Foreign Beggars (Split the Atom) by NOISIA

[Electro/House] An Electrogasmic Summer: Calm Electro Songs to Keep You Wet All Summer Long

SUMMER! Summer is probably the best time to party hard. With Students being off from school and people taking vacations to leave the ordinary routine of their lives, the sunny days in the middle of the year (at least for us) are a time to just go out and do something, anything! These collection of songs are not necessarily about hard hitting, floor throbbing bass beats and frequency stretching melodies that are so dirty you just have to mount someone. These collection of songs ARE about having a good time and relaxing at a pool party/bbq with warm electronic melodies that are not being overpowered by filthy and dirty bass beats (not that there’s anything with that). Hopefully these songs will get you in the mood to go outside and enjoy your summer with friends as you get drunk over rooting for your country at the Fifa 2010 World Cup.

Kaskade ft. Polina – Human Reactor

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The Xx – Crystalised (Dark Sky Remix)

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Kaskade ft. Haley – Dynasty (Michael Woods Club Mix)

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Mecanico – Fanatic (Moonchild Remix)

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Gravitonas – Kites (Dada Life Remix)

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The Aston Shuffle – Garden Friends (Kissy Sellout Remix)

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Boys Noize & Erol Alkan – Lemonade (John Roman Remix)

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Nari & Milani & Cristian Marchi – I Got My Eye On You (Chuckie Remix)

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Cold Blank – Doin It Right (The Squatters Remix)

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This collection was heavily influenced by the awesome electro/house blogs I follow, check them out: http://www.gottadancedirty.com, http://chemicaljump.com/, http://dancingastronaut.com/

[Hip/Hop/Video] Big Boi – "Shutterbug"

THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME! As P&P describe it its stylish, colorful, dynamic and full of vivid imagery. The video is the complete opposite to what every other hip/hop artist has been pushing out for the last couple of months. I have always enjoyed listening to Hip/Hop but when it comes to making videos, only a few actually try to be different and Big Boi definitely stands out.

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[FREE Albums Giveaway] The National, Sleigh Bells, Avi Buffalo, LCD Soundsytem

What are we celebrating? What is the special occasion? It is you! (or more specifically our Facebook fans!). If you have been following our fan page you have been fortunate enough to get daily MP3′s from the site plus a couple exclusive downloads. These four awesome albums will be given away to four awesome ninja readers on Tuesday June 1st. Click here and enter to win a chance of owning the following albums buy simply commenting on our facebook page.

The National – High Voilet

High Violet is the fifth studio album by The National, which was released May 11, 2010. Like this song? Enter to win your copy of High Violet on our facebook page here.
The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio

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Avi Buffalo – Avi Buffalo

Avi Buffalo is an indie-pop band based in Long Beach, California. Their self-titled debut album was released on the 27th of April, 2010.
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Avi Buffalo – One Last

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Sleigh Bells – Treats

Sleigh Bells is an American noise pop music duo. The group released their debut album, Treats, on May 11, 2010
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Sleigh Bells- Tell Em

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LCD Soundsystem – This is Happening

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LCD Soundsystem – Dance Yrself Clean

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