JKRS – Dreamin’ [TMN Premiere]

JKRS
Dreamin'

There’s a new act on the scene that goes by the name of JKRS. We are proud to present to you this act’s first single as a Music Ninja Premiere, as it is a cosmic concoction of lush tones and textures that are perfect for this laid-back time of year. “Dreamin'” straddles the line between chilled out trap and future bass with its soft synths and 808 percussion. The highly melodic composition has a some groove to it, making it not only a song you can kick back and just bask in, but also you can get a little sway going if you wanna move. JKRS released this one for free to kick off the project, so make sure to download it. You can be sure more tunes are coming soon, because who starts a project and only releases one song? Nobody. Get ready, JKRS is coming and no punches will be pulled. The only thing that is being pulled at this time is any pertinent information regarding just who JKRS is, and where JKRS comes from. Only time will tell!

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Chris Siegel – Jersey [TMN Premiere]

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JERSEY

Milwaukee’s own Chris Siegel is partnering up with the ninjas to premiere his new single entitled “Jersey” today. Chris makes up half of the duo Kiings, which has some new things on the horizon, however that’s not stopping Chris from dishing things out under his own project. With “Jersey” we get a rambunctious style of Jersey club, one that Chris describes as being infused with “90’s R&B, and Timbaland-esque foreign instrumentation.” Certainly anyone can hear just how wild Chris gets with the instrumentation, utilizing several instruments and sounds in his bubbly composition. Chris starts the year of strong with “Jersey,” an official release under Noh Life. If you would like to see Chris live, along with other Noh Life members, then you’re in luck; they will be on tour starting January 14th for almost exactly one month. Don’t miss out! More information regarding tickets will be located here for each event.

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[Indie] Sunflower Bean – Easier Said

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Easier Said

Well, they’ve done it again. It hasn’t even been long since we featured them, but Manhattan-based Sunflower Bean has brought us yet another great track– “Easier Said.” This track comes as another teaser leading up to their anticipated album release with Fat Possum Records, Human Ceremony. We’re even bigger fans of this tune than the last we featured, and we quite enjoyed the previous jam.

And just a side note: Fat Possum Records is shaping up to be one of our favorites around here for indie releases. With names like Youth Lagoon and Modest Mouse on their roster, it’s gotten to the point where pretty much anything they release you can count on.

Back to the tune, “Easier Said” opens up with a guitar intro brought by Nick Kivlen that lays a foundation that’s reminiscent of one of our favorite indie bands, DIIV. We’d be content just listening to the guitar for 5 minutes, but front woman Julia Cumming comes in with her characteristically lofty vocals to deliver a harmonious indie jam that’s getting us excited for them to release the rest of their EP. Keep these magic musical beans coming Sunflower Bean.

PS they’re gearing up for tour so look out for ’em. And they’re playing at one of our favorite venues in San Diego– the Che Cafe! Long live the Che!

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[Experimental] Arca – Urchin

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Urchin

As we sit here writing this post and listen to Arca’s newest track release, “Urchin”, we’re sort of frightened. For us this isn’t a new feeling when listening to the London-based gender neutral producer’s music in the night, but it is one that we welcome. Arca reminds us that there is beauty in ambiguity and darkness—the feelings many of their tracks leave us with.

After a critically acclaimed EP release with Mutant, we were really happy to see that they’d released another track so soon. After listening to “Urchin” we understand why this one came separately from the epic EP, however. This track embodies an industrially ambient density unlike any of their tracks from the unleashed Mutant, and that was made apparent upon the first listen. Retaining their quintessential qualities of stop-motion aesthetic synths, Arca creates an unprecedented low-end depth in this new track. Please keep releasing like wildfire. We can’t get enough.

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[Deep House] Rüfüs – Like An Animal (LCAW Remix)

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Like An Animal (LCAW Remix)

Over the lengthy holiday break, the music industry seems to come to a screeching halt, which means we tend to relax a bit too. However, while the email submissions, tweets, and IMs across multiple platforms seemingly slow down, artists are still out there releasing some great tracks. LCAW was one of those artists, and his remix of “Like An Animal” was one of those tracks.

Putting a deep house spin on the playful and uplifting original tune from Rüfüs, LCAW pays an artful homage to the original and its extremely iconic vocals, while still maintaining his own signature style. Hard hitting kicks, articulately crafted vocal and instrumental samples, and a groovy bassline all come together in perfect harmony, leading the listener down a dance-inducing journey that will leave them nodding their heads and shuffling their hips.

Make sure to save this one for your weekend playlists. It’s fitting for both your pre and post-party listening sessions, especially if the latter finds you with a romantic interest.

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[Electro] Axwell ^ Ingrosso – Dream Bigger (Instrumental)

Obviously the names Axwell and Ingrosso need no introduction. It seems that the EDM world at large have been patiently waiting for the next big, post SHM move, and after festival performances as Axwell Λ Ingrosso flooded main stages all over in 2015, along with a few collaborative singles being released this past Spring, we’ve been gifted another slice of stadium sized dance music with “Dream Bigger”. While we only currently have the instrumental (although we have our fingers crossed for another superstar vocal collab), “Dream Bigger” is just as invitingly imposing as its namesake, relying on the thundering drum work we’ve heard both Swedes lean on in the past, but with a more contemporary, very Daft Punk tipping hook. If “Dream Bigger” is a permanent shift in tone and sound, we welcome the sign of things to come from the world renowned pair, and you can bet we’ll be patiently waiting for more. “Dream Bigger” is currently exclusive through Spotify but will see worldwide release on January 8th. Check out the brand new Axwell Λ Ingrosso tune below via the Spotify player, and be sure to buckle your seat belt.

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[MP3 Playlist] Indie Dojo (January 2016 Round #1)

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Welcome to the first round of Indie Dojos in the new year! The next 52 weeks will be nothing but fresh jams & new discoveries. Yeah, we’re pretty excited too.

’I’m an Island – SW1’
’The Parlor – Secret Conversations’
’Daudi Matsiko – Sandwiches’
’Vinten – You Don’t Know Me’
’Seramic – People Say’
’People Favor – Words’
’MAHO – Epic’
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