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maps // a.m.a. + official video

 

 maps // a.m.a. + official video

 
Shot in sun drenched Spain and directed by Alan Masferrer, the video perfectly captures the dreamy summery mood of A.M.A..

A.M.A. is out now on limited edition Rough Trade 12” and download, with remixes from the Norwegian songwriter Susanne Sundfør who has collaborated previously with MAPS and recently featured on the M83 soundtrack for the film Oblivion; Dutch electronic artist Legowelt and fellow Mercury nominees The Invisible alongside a remix from MAPS himself.

The latest LP Vicissitude focuses, tightens and sharpens MAPS’ expansive sound. The album might have been born from a long period of self-contemplation, but maybe you do need a while to get simple answers to the difficult questions. Time to face the light. Peace.
 

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laura mvula // she + video


 

laura mvula // she + video

 
A voice threads through my ears like starlight and heated wind. I am soul-touched though untouched physically. I am floored, a pool of human flesh upon the floor. I panting deeply, catching my breath only after her voice goes silent. I am lost and found in the sound of a… voice. Laura Mvula has the power to subdue a listener. And with a voice as remarkable as it is beautiful its no wonder she’s captured hearts the world over. The song She has been re-released as a single accompanied by a new video. If you recall the first video it featured a young boy watching Ms. Mvula performing with a choir in a house of worship, however this time out it depicts the life events of a young girl finding love. Peace.
 

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marika hackman // cannibal + video

marika hackman  //  cannibal  +  video

The song Cannibal by the profoundly talented Marika Hackman is an exercise in beautiful, albeit subtle, songwriting. This is a song as compact as it is sapient. The notes drift like billowy daisy seeds on a languid summer wind. And Ms. Hackman’s vocals subsist above it all vapor-like, wise and sun-streaked. Cannibal is one of seven songs rife with beauty from her debut That Iron Taste mini-album. Peace.
 
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phoenix // trying to be cool + a-trak remix = free download


 

phoenix  //  trying to be cool + a-trak remix

 
As if the French band Phoenix needed any help, right? Anywho, the band has their song Trying To Be Cool retooled by the stylistically cool and musically prolific Canadian  A-Trak. There are also a couple of other laudable remixes of the TTBC track by Soul Clap and Breakbot. And if your in mood for the original un-besmirched version I got the video after the jump too. The latest Phoenix album is out now via Glassnote (U.S.) and Loyauté (Worldwide). Peace.
 

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dent may // born too late

dent may // born too late

 
Dent May offers us the super smooth track Born Too Late and it gets some especial treatment by house legend Larry Heard (Mr. Fingers). The results are perfect ear stimulation and body motivation. Good job Mr. Heard. Also, make sure to reserve your copy by pre-ordering Dent May’s forthcoming Warm Blanket LP, it drops August 27th via Paw Tracks Records. And if you like this remix you may just want to check out Dent May’s soundcloud page too. Peace.
 

 

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gentleman hall // sail in the sun + rac remx = free download

gentleman hall // sail in the sun + rac remx = free download

 
Gentleman Hall pretty much put summer on the map with the totally good vibe track Sail Into The Sun. And now the sunny and infectious song is made ever more summery in the very capable hands of André Allen Anjos for this RAC remix. Enjoy the free download. Peace. Continue reading “gentleman hall // sail in the sun + rac remx = free download”

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brothertiger // in mind

brothertiger  //   in mind

Brothertiger delivers the goods with Future Splendors, this nostalgic new ten-track album is follow-up to his debut, Golden Years. The album is laid out with an abundance of luxurious synths and sparkling accoutrement, as is the production work. This LP seethes with an intricate and enveloping aura, and the melodies and lyrics are undeniably lush and meaningful. John Jagos‘ vocals are masterfully sung throughout, and as a result this may just be the best Brothertiger to date. I am posting the lead-single, In Mind and keep in mind, the album drops September 24th via Mush Records. Peace.
 

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coco morier // hallucination + video

coco morier  //  hallucination + video

Last year folks were sufficiently smitten with Coco Morier‘s Strangers May Kiss EP release, and now she’s back with a remarkable Cause and Effect series for her track, Hallucination. According to the press release, “The “Cause and Effect” series was brought to life by Nick Ebeling, founder of Dirt Bike Press. Ebeling’s goal for the ongoing project is to profile artists across all genres and varying artistic mediums through the DBP brain trust. Dirt Bike Press not only documents the artists’ endeavors, but creates an artifact from the meeting of DBP and the artist for both insight and artistic use.” Sounds good to me. Peace.
 

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