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[Music Ninja Radio] Episode 109: Rainy Choonz

Posted by Ash El Gamal - April 9, 2018

Music Ninja Radio is a weekly podcast recorded and broadcast live on San Francisco’s BFF.fm from 4-6PM PST every Friday.

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Episode 109: Rainy Choonz

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With rain coming down in SF, this week’s episode came together just at the right time. After a multiple year hiatus, The Music Ninja’s weekly Sunday Night Soul returned last weekend. To celebrate, I had Ninja Baseer put together the first couple segments with a mix of soulful, forward-leaning R&B tunes. After touching on the dissociative pysch rock of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s latest album, the remainder of the show was dedicated to hazy, lo-fi house. Anchored by a selection Ross From Friends stellar Brainfeeder debut, the last hour hits right in the late night feels.

40 Songs to Prepare for Sasquatch! 2016 [Festival Preview + Playlist]

Posted by Ash El Gamal - May 24, 2016

Over the last few years, Memorial Day Weekend for us has become synonymous with Washington’s Sasquatch! Music Festival–you can take a look back at our review from last year to get a sense of just how much we love it. The 4-day event separates itself from other major festivals by offering a one-of-a-kind backdrop overlooking the Columbia River Gorge and being just far enough in the boonies that all attendees camp together. That combination makes for a more communal experience while offering some relief from common festival-goer complaints.

In its second year back to a 4-day bill, Sasquatch! presents one of its most unique lineups to date shedding light on local Seattle musicians early in the day while bringing the headliners everyone has come to expect (aside from The Cure!) to take on the evening performances. While late sets from the likes of Jamie xx, Disclosure and Major Lazer jump out as major electronic acts, the daytime seems more focused on indie rock / pop and hip-hop, which should fit a sunny day in the Gorge perfectly.

To help all our Sasquatch Ninjas prepare, we’ve put together a 40-song playlist highlighting 10 acts for each day of the festival. Whether or not you’ll be at the Gorge this year, we hope you discover some new artists in here–we certainly did in putting it together. If you do make it out, look for the dude with the most colorful shorts and come say what’s up!

Day 1

Lion Babe – Treat Me Like Fire (feat. Snakehips Remix)

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Oh Wonder – Body Gold

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Can’t Keep Checking My Phone

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Marcus Marr – Peacemakers

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Flume – Smoke and Retribution (feat. Vince Staples)

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Alina Baraz & Galimatias – Pretty Thoughts

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Yeasayer – Silly Me

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Todd Terje – Strandbar (disko)

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Disclosure – Jaded

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Chet Faker & Marcus Marr – The Trouble With Us

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[Chill] Alina Baraz & Galimatias – Pretty Thoughts (FKJ Remix)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - August 3, 2015

Alina Baraz & Galimatias
Pretty Thoughts (FKJ Remix)

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As with every great release, Alina Baraz & Galimatias‘s majestic Urban Flora EP has been receiving the official remix treatment from some of the most well-selected producers out–Pomo‘s take on “Fantasy” really struck a chord with the TMN staff and Stwo‘s rendition of “Maybe” was right at the top of our most recent Chill Dojo. Last night, we got another flawless re-work courtesy FKJ of Parisian label Roche Musique.

FKJ, aka French Kiwi Juice, has found a distinct niche in the realm of blissful electronic and his signature style couldn’t fit the airy vocals of Baraz on “Pretty Thoughts” any better. With its playful bounce and FKJ’s distinct warped, groovy guitar, this track oozes sunshine equally equipped to end a long day or start a new one.

[Future] Banks – Someone New (Esta Remix)

Posted by Dominic Powell - July 9, 2015

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Someone New(esta Remix)

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This summer, the Soulection super-team has continued to release progressive tunes on a daily basis. With its recent announcement as a program on the new Apple Radio, the Soulection brand has become nearly synonymous with a new type of music altogether. Demonstrating an exceptional style and flair, this crew of producers have toured, coproduced, and pushed each other to create innovative music for the last several years.

L.A. based crew member Esta – who has worked with the likes of JMSN, Kehlani, Towkio, Alina Baraz and many more – released his newest remix, “Someone New” late last week. The original, an acoustic track from Banks.’ album Goddess, is a soft-spoken ballad often overshadowed by the mainstream success of singles “Warm Water”, “Brain”, “Drowning”, and “Beggin for Thread”.

With the additional support of Jose Rios creating an up-tempo harmony on the bass guitar, Esta injects new life into his energetic new version. In “Someone New”, Esta once again does a masterful job of crafting synthesized loops, especially within the bridge of the song. This rhythmic tune succeeds in feeling unique while still amplifying the passionate elements of the original.

Esta is currently on tour; fans can catch him at stops in Washington DC with Goldlink and New York with Sango later this summer.

[Chill] Ta-Ku – Down For You Feat. Alina Baraz & Atu

Posted by Dominic Powell - July 9, 2015

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Down For You feat. Alina Baraz

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International fame and critical acclaim have attached themselves to everything Ta-Ku has released for an unprecedented amount of time. With a stacked resume containing the production of Songs to Break Up To in late 2013, the foundation of Create & Explore, releases under the moniker HWLS, and collaborative efforts with Street Dreams Magazine, Perth’s finest has been hard at work creating a multimedia empire off of his many talents.

His latest EP – appropriately titled Songs To Make Up To – exceeds all expectations in its depth and composition. The latest single from the 8-track EP is a re-composed version of the Atu produced track, “Long Time No See.” The redone version, dubbed “Down For You”, features the intoxicating vocals of Los Angeles singer Alina Baraz.

Baraz, who recently released her own album with Galimatias, harmonizes in the gentle introduction of “Down For You,” over a sparingly light sequence of piano keys, before beginning a dynamic ballad at the 1:15 mark of the song. The unique sounds of Atu are particularly noticeable, especially in the string progression and key resonance throughout.

Ta-Ku has joined together with Atu before, but the release of this sentimental gem by the trio has TMN hoping they plan on coproducing again in the near future. Listeners can purchase the entire album at the Future Classic shop here.

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[Electronic] Alina Baraz & Galimatias – Fantasy (Pomo Remix)

Posted by Ash El Gamal - May 7, 2015

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Fantasy (Pomo Remix)

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Alina Baraz & Galimatias‘s “Fantasy” was easily one of the most uniquely beautiful tracks released last year combining ethereal vocals with forward-thinking, nuanced electronic production. It’s so good, in fact, that it toes the line of untouchable as far as remixes go. If there’s anyone fit or the job, though it’s Canadian producer Pomo, who’s 2014 The Other Day was a groovy, synth-laden sonic journey. His rendition of “Fantasy” plays out exactly as we would’ve hoped, keeping the original’s winning elements in tact with a healthy injection of Pomo’s signature bounce. The result perfectly utilizes Baraz’s irresistible voice transforming it into a spring anthem without losing its chilled-out vibe. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out the rest of Alina Baraz & Galimatias’s collaborative work on Soundcloud. You can also pre-order their upcoming Urban Flora EP here.

[Indie Dance] Alina Baraz & Galimatias – Fantasy (Felix Jaehn Remix)

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - April 7, 2015

Alina Baraz & Galimatias
Fantasy (Felix Jaehn Remix)

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The team of Alina Baraz & Galimatias has seen an insurmountable amount of success, and it’s no secret as to why. They’ve created simply astounding material together, and now the official remixes are beginning to roll in with a new contribution from Felix Jaehn. The tone is completely shifted from slow and sultry to upbeat and radiant as the future house influence charges full steam ahead. There’s something very Gryffin-esque about this tune, and if you aren’t familiar with Gryffin, that’s certainly a positive thing. Ultra Music finds themselves with another solid release with this remix, and Felix Jaehn delivers a catchy rendition with prime source material.