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[Bass] SubDocta – Skeleton Key

Posted by Sara Natkins - April 16, 2018

SubDocta
Skeleton Key

Happy Monday Ninjas! The weekend has come and gone, but that won’t stop us from supplying music that’ll get you pumped and energized, especially when four more days of work lie ahead. So, to kick off the work week, we’ve got a nice little bass number to share from Buygore signee SubDocta that’ll undoubtedly get your blood flowing. The Arizona native’s latest release, “Skeleton Key,” is a powerful assimilation of vibrating wobbles and divergent rhythms. Dark melodies characterized by metallic synths seamlessly intertwine with ground-shaking basslines, giving way to a delightfully eerie product that we can’t help but find irresistible.

[Electronic] cozmoe – Brand New Day

Posted by Hank - February 20, 2018

cozmoe
Brand New Day

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When you come across an artist’s debut and their first release stands out, it’s a great sign to say the least. Cozmoe is a new electronic project and I’m really connecting with his new, very first song, “Brand New Day.“ The single has a fat driving bass, balanced with a warm analogue buzz. It keeps everything locked into a fast pace. As you listen you’ll find the song gives off a manic energy but at the same time you’ll catch your mind wandering off into the clouds. Without a doubt this is thanks to the production style along with a washed-out mix that’s frankly quite impressive. This paradox where dreamy-chill meets crazed-lunacy is rare to come by in any type of music, so when I find something like this I savor every second. Take a listen and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Superstar Singer BING Wows with “Hanging On”

Posted by Anthony Smith - December 25, 2017

Bing
Hanging On

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Coming all the way from Beijing, China, famous Chinese singer BING made her English-singing debut in early December with “Hanging On”. Debuting on Huffington Post to high praise, BING is already made an positive impression in the North American market, showing that she has the musical talent and ability to succeed in both China and America.

Using her alluring voice, BING puts listeners through an epic emotional journey on “Hanging On”, using varied instrumentation and styles of production to give listeners a never-before-heard experience. The melding of both Western and Asian styles proves compelling and infectious, creating a song with a chorus that has listeners singing along well after the track has finished.

While not much is known about BING just yet, her identity being hidden behind the mask she wears, she has certainly shown herself as a future star that’s worth paying attention to. Her Instagram is further proof of this; giving fans a glimpse of her fashion-forward style and visuals that have caused her to be so successful already in China.

Don’t believe us? Check out her song right here, and see for yourself why she’s a star in the making.

Also follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, to keep up to date on every move she makes. You won’t be disappointed.

[Indie Folk] Galapaghost – Pulse

Posted by Hank - November 27, 2017

Galapaghost
Pulse

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Meeting somewhere in-between alternative and folk rock, Galapaghost’s, “Pulse” is a moving listen. The plucked chord progression is slowly layered with minimal sounds building into an impressive final verse. Subtle guitar work in the background, acoustic and electric, adds a lot to keep things interesting. Not to mention how the lyrics cut through with a raw, heart wrenching vocal melody. The rhythm stays mostly low key but the songwriting holds things up without a problem. Discover a new artist and I think indie rock fans will really dig “Pulse.”

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[MP3 Playlist] Indie Dojo (November 2017 Round #1)

Posted by Allegra Azzopardi - November 7, 2017

Sure the looming winter sucks. The days are shorter, the air is colder, people are grouchy. But what other season gives you the perfect excuse to curl up with an Indie Dojo and just chill? So you know what dear winter, bring it on. We come prepared.

’The Desert
Soulmates’

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’Glassio
Daydream (feat. NAKAYA)’

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’Talena Bricker
Drowning’

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’Keels
Fears’

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’Clouds And Thorns – Come Say Hello’

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’Son Mieux
Hiding’

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’Ian Thornton
Do You Rise’

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[Alternative] Mt. Joy – Silver Lining

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - November 4, 2017

Mt. Joy
Silver Lining

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Mt. Joy is the sort of band that makes music you can ride out into the proverbial sunset to. After a series of stellar singles, “Silver Lining” continues the band’s unflinching devotion to delving into complex topics, which is immediately felt in their blunt and to-the-point lyrics that seamlessly pair with their folksy instrumentation. While “Sheep” proved that Mt. Joy isn’t here to simply hit the stage and spout overused platitudes, “Silver Lining” finds the band exhibiting a more contemplative stance that reflects on finding lasting joy throughout a haze of vices. Even with this shift in tone from their previous single, Mt. Joy’s ability to craft instantly catchy choruses carries over to this newest tune as well, and they’ve got yet another winner on their hands. If “Silver Lining” is the standard set for a potential Mt. Joy album, we’re all in for quite a treat.

[Electronic] Hotel Garuda – Dancing On The Moon (feat. Lemaitre)

Posted by Mitch Marzuola - November 4, 2017

HOTEL GARUDA
Dancing On The Moon (feat. Lemaitre)

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Without fail, Hotel Garuda has demonstrated a mastery of making music you can groove to, and their latest collaboration with Lemaitre fits the bill yet again. “Dancing On The Moon” marks the duo’s first release with the NYC-based record label Mom + Pop and manages to inject a little bit of summer swagger into our playlists as we head into the winter. No matter the weather, these four have constructed a lively coalescence of pop, nu-disco, and house that can instantly brighten up your day the moment you hit play. The funk is strong with this one, and “Dancing On The Moon” finds Hotel Garuda at a point in their career where it truly feels like they are making the music they’ve wanted to create all along. On top of the new release, they’ve already begun their Dancing On The Moon tour with support from SAINT WKND, GEOTHEORY, Kidswaste, and Daktyl, so be sure to catch them in your city on the dates below!

Dancing On The Moon Tour – TICKETS

11/4/2017 – Tampa, FL (Ritz Ybor)
11/9/2017 – Los Angeles, CA (Fonda)
11/10/2017 – Santa Ana, CA (Observatory)
11/11/2017 – San Francisco, CA (Regency Ballroom)
11/16/2017 – Portland, OR (45 East)
11/17/2017 – Seattle, WA (Showbox)
11/18/2017 – Vancouver (U Hall)
11/30/2017 – Washington, D.C. (U Street)
12/8/2017 – Edmonton (Chvrch Of John)
12/9/2017 – Calgary (HiFi Club)
12/14/2017 – Brooklyn (Schimanski)
12/15/2017 – Toronto (Velvet Underground)
12/16/2017 – Montreal (Astral)