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dr. dre ft. snoop dog // hold up (minnesota vip remix)

Christian Bauhofer is dj/producer Minnesota. While the namesake immediately brings to mind the land of 10,000 lakes, it should be noted that this young Jedi of the hype track has, or so it seems, 10,000 beats running through his head at any given time. Listen to the majesty of his astounding take on the classic “Hold Up” by the groundbreaking Dr. Dre Ft. Snoop Dog. But, this re-imagining of Dre’s is more than just dope, it also showcases Minnesota’s vicious acumen for style and creativity on the wheels. This is one young man who isn’t afraid of a challenge and he delivers marvelously. This is musical madness elevated far out into the farthest reaches of the Milky Way. After the jump, check out DJ Minnesota’s phenomenal track, “Push It,” it is equally affected with a chronic sickness. Peace. Continue reading “dr. dre ft. snoop dog // hold up (minnesota vip remix)”

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the avalanches // frontier psychiatrist

The Avalanches hail from Melbourne, Australia and they have a famous reputation for constructing unique and eclectic music from sampling. The rumor has it the group’s debut LP Since I Left You was made using over 3,500 unique samples of various clips from a plethora of records, movies, and television shows. Check out the music and the video for the pretty cool and classic track, “Frontier Psychiatrist” it is sweet as hell. Although this one is over a few years old it still shines like the sun. Peace. Continue reading “the avalanches // frontier psychiatrist”

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múm // early birds

It isn’t fair nor it is an easy task to try to put the band Múm into any one category, so I won’t. Especially, when they are so much more than just another Icelandic pop band. In terms of their position in the wide and ever evolving constellation of music these folk hold a singular place in my heart. Not many bands are so expansive, in that Múm will touch your heart and your head simultaneously. On June 1st the band released a compilation of material ranging from 1998-2000 (roughly), and it is beyond wonderful. I have two treats for you after the jump. One is a new video for “Hvernig Á Að Særa Vini Sína” (How to Hurt Your Friends) directed by Máni M. Sigfússon. Secondly, I have a new (downloadable) single entitled “0,000Orð“. The latter track is all kinds of dreamy accoutrement, the kind which makes perfect accompaniment to a (sought after) tranquil existence. Peace. Continue reading “múm // early birds”

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bear hands // songs from utopia vol. 1

NYC is known for (among other things) excellent bands. And bands don’t come any more excellent than Brooklyn’s Bear Hands. Recently the band released another round of melodic noise by way of their Songs From Utopia EP. The band describes the release as such, “Songs From Utopia Vol. One is a collection of quasi-political “thought pieces” that serve as a manifestation of overwhelming white guilt and a pinko elitist liberal arts education. Released worldwide on July 4th, 2012 it is also a birthday present for America.”

You can download it for free, as in no charge, from www.bearhandsband.com. A bit of advice though, when you click on the link the first thing you’ll see is bearded lead singer Dylan Rau sitting on a couch, now scroll down. See the sea green tool bar thingy? Click on the first icon/button with the X on it. Let the downloading begin. You’re welcome. Peace. Continue reading “bear hands // songs from utopia vol. 1”

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young man // fate

The sophomore release from Young Man, Vol. 1, is a seemingly effortless body of work. It is beautiful and dripping with the tranquil and the utterly melodic. As the 23-year-old Brooklyn singer/guitarist/songwriter Colin Caulfield readily demonstrates his prowess with well crafted and melodic songs. Listen and watch his video for the song, “Fate” and immerse yourself ear deep within its lush beauty. Vol. 1 is an album you’ll want to listen to more and more, so why don’t you give Young Man a try. In closing, I am also recommending Colin Caulfield’s Ideas Of Distance EP. Yes, it’s only 3 songs, but they’re much more here than 3 songs. Peace.

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knife party // fire hive (whiiite remix)

DJ Chris White was kidnapped and taken to a secret government laboratory were he was experimented on extensively. Eventually he was dumped into a toxic waste dump and left for dead. But something happened and Chris White was transformed into something diabolical. DJ Whiiite is a musical Frankenstein spinning you into a trance. Check out Knife Party’s Five Hive (Whiiite Remix) it is something diabolical monster. Peace. Continue reading “knife party // fire hive (whiiite remix)”

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frank ocean: steps out of the closet

Frank Ocean is the latest celebrity to proclaim a not so run of the mill sexual orientation. (Read Mr. Ocean’s coming out letter) Less than 24-hours ago Mr. Ocean substantiates claims of his bi-sexuality shortly after a U.K. reporter outed him.  Frank Ocean played his upcoming album Channel Orange for a mix bag of press at a promotional event. The follow trio of songs, ‘Bad Religion,’ ‘Pink Matter (Ft. André 3000) and ‘Forrest Gump’ exude not so subtle references of Frank Ocean loving a ‘he’ and not a ‘she’. What will this mean for the up and coming singer/songwriter? And further, how will fans, and specifically the R&B community react? I guess we’ll find out soon enough. Frank Ocean’s forthcoming album Channel Orange drops in just under 2-weeks (July 17th) via Def Jam. Peace.

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