Sometimes you see the title of a song and you know you just have to give it a listen, because you have no idea what to expect. And sometimes, if you’re really really lucky, that song ends up being top notch. And such is the case with “Shrimps”, a new tune from Germany’s Homeboi, who is 20 year old Marcin Sleziona, and the proprietor of this track. So what’s so great about it? Even though it’s got beats you can … →
When I first heard that Canadian band Gobble Gobble had an ex-hardcore singer, I was instantly intrigued. Not knowing what to expect, I put in my buds, and pressed play. This band is definitely unique. The choppy pop-synth overlain with crunchy electro beats will spread a toothy grin across your face. And when they mix in the math-rock guitar riff, you’ll have a full on foot-tap going on. Lawn Knives and Boring Horror displayed this bands strong suit with mixing … →
“Bumping” house is probably the best way to loosely describe this track and seems to be where the tech house producers of 12 months ago find themselves today after this kind of sound ripped across clubs all over Europe and beyond. Max Bett has conjured a track that has a ‘Yolanda Be Cool‘ feel to it but keeps things much more tribal and percussive in I guess keeping his floors locked. Definitely something for DJs that like things chunky and … →
Q: What do you get when you combine the talents of Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra? A: Bad Books. Bad Books may be a collaborative effort, but any fans of Devine will instantly recognize his stamp on this song. The Easy Mark & The Old Maid blends a slightly melancholy acoustic melody with raw lyricism to create a powerful track open to an array of personal interpretation. Their self titled album hit the shelves October 19, but you can check … →
There is a good chance a song is going to be ridiculous when there are two air horn drops in the first 30 seconds–but don’t be scared, Nicki Minaj will be your savior as strong dub bass hits will deliver you from evil. Though the original “Letting Go” from Sean Kingston ft. Nicki Minaj is standard auto-tuned, radio fare, this mix by Kingdom ditches the repetitive chorus, slows it down to dubspeed, and makes the beat count. More fire from … →
Royal Blue is the new song from Cold War Kids, and what a return to form it is. The Californian band have taken what could have been a standard pop song and injected with a blissfully tropical vibe. The track is bursting with soul, from Nathan Willett’s yearning yet cheerful vocals to the funky bass line and handclaps, this is an inviting slice of sunshine pop that will lift even the darkest of moods and slap a grin right on … →
If football stadiums allowed for more graphic shit talking language, this would be the perfect showdown sports song as opposed to the over-played/over-cheesed “Who Let The Dogs Out” by The Baja Men. South Rakka‘s remix of Diplo and Lil Jon’s “U Don’t Like Me” put easily is one bad ass, crunky, loud, mo’fo’ track! Complete with everything from loud guitar riffs, dub lines (compliments of Diplo) and Lil Jon‘s signature screaming to get you in the head banging mood, this … →
Originally gaining recognition in 2009 with various remixes (Bloc Party, Simian Mobile Disco, etc.) and 3 EPs, Gold Panda has finally released a full length LP titled Lucky Shiner. In what could be my favorite song from the album, Gold Panda effortlessly weaves a low key tribal beat with east-Asian inspired strings. The two sounds mesh well and create a really mellow tune with more than enough depth and energy to have you pressing the repeat button. Gold Panda’s debut … →
While definitely not a Friday night psych-up song, the catchy chorus “Pigeons” from Brooklyn-based duo The Hundred In The Hands will definitely glue itself into the inside of your brain. Pigeons is full of 80s synths, slow background strings, and a steady backbeat that invokes images of electropop quartet Ladytron. The pop shininess of this Richard X-produced track tricks the listener into believing THITH have delivered something upbeat and playful, but instead Eleanore Everdell’s haunting multitrack vocals remind you that … →
There really isn’t a limit to how much you can love this song, and while I hate to use the title of James Blake’s “Limit To Your Love” to come up with some lame one-liner to prove my point, in all actuality it is the simple truth. While the experimentation of the classically trained British producer James Blake seem carefully crafted, there is a level of surprise and spontaneity that comes across in his songs. He combine minimalistic elements of … →
