Where the food sounds good, and the music is pretty tasty too.
Little known DJ/Producer Popeska hails from the ATL, and although you may not know his name just yet I suspect you’ll hear more from this young up and coming beat maker in the years to come. Especially if he keeps droppin’ bombs like, “You’ll Never Know” and 2011’s “Back To The Streets”, it’s a banga’!. Crank it! Peace. Continue reading “popeska // you’ll never know”
When you surround your head space with the music of the legendary veteran producer/rapper Large Professor it’s hard not to have a good time. His music has a vibe wherein the unimportant and frivolous dissipate in the furthest recesses of your mind. Large Professor drops jewels of wisdom and profound insight like they were penny candy. Here is a man who has accomplished plenty in the Rap/Hip Hop game having worked alongside such figures as Eric B. and Rakim. And you can count such Hip Hop notables as Kool G, Kane, Slick, Busta Rhymes, and Common among his peers and proteges. And still thorough the years the man remains true to his origins. After the jump watch his “Keys To The City” video and witness classic Hip Hop at its finest. For more, check out Large Processor’s interview at HipHop DX. Peace. Continue reading “large professor // keys to the city”
I was duly impressed with Heavenly Beat (John Pena) since I heard his 2011 singles 7″ Suday and Faithless, the latter being was an instant favorite of mine. Now, Heavenly Beat has put out a magnificent LP with the release of Talent. The album title isn’t as pretentious as one might imagine. It seems to be more of a declaration of self-assurance, and a recognition of growth than anything haughty. This isn’t the pounding of Mr. Pena’s hands to chest, it is simply artistic confidence (well deserved). After the break listen to entire album courtesy of Captured Tracks. And thanks Mr. Pena for including the song Faithless on this album. Thumbs up, way up! Peace. Continue reading “heavenly beat // talent (full album stream)”
I am always amazed by the skill of this up and coming creative force Jeremy Malvin better known in certain circles as Chrome Sparks. He’s a young loin from Ann Arbor, Michigan with talent galore. I’ve written about him before, and now with his latest, “Marijuana” prepare to be totally blissed-out with the unofficial video directed by the vigilante cinematographer David Burkhart. The song “Marijuana” is taken from the latest BRL MTN compilation AAURAL II. Peace. Continue reading “chrome sparks // marijuana”
Cold Specks has just released her latest Hoxton Hall Session video, “Hector”. The second of this four-part series filmed at the famed venue in London, UK “Hector” can now be viewed on the Cold Specks website along with the first video for “Winter Solstice.” Peace. Continue reading “cold specks // hector (hoxton hall session)”
Montreal duo Purity Ring showcases their first full-length album, Shrines is streaming on NPR: First Listen. Give it a whirl and fall head-over-heels for Electro/Pop perfection. Peace. Continue reading “purity ring // stream the new shrines album on npr’s first listen”
If you haven’t listened to Peaking Lights latest LP Lucifer then you’re missing out on wonderful psychedelic head trip. Witness the new video for the duo’s track, “Beautiful” it’s a mind trip for sure. And the couples (Aaron Coyes + Indra Dunis = Peaking Lights) son Mikko is adorable and a good sport. The album Lucifer is out now on Mexican Summer in the US/Canada and on Weird World in the UK/Europe. Peace. Continue reading “peaking lights // beautiful boy”
I agree with Chris Malinchak, his latest track, “Beside Me” is something to make the summer of 2012 hotter and memorable. You can also download it for free. Also, after the jump check a superb set by Mr. Malinchak. Peace. Continue reading “chris malinchak // beside me”
There are many elements to admire about the songs How To Dress Well produces. For starters, it’s the music. Which is all soft atmospheric orchestration, allowing the listener to let go and succumb to a thing of shameless, albeit, shy beauty. Then there is Tom Krell. He looks the bookish type, but there is a sultry R&B heart beating lustily beneath his unassuming exterior. I think inadvertently it’s part of what makes HTDW so interesting. That outward projection of the nerdy arty, and maybe a bit socially awkward persona is perhaps a visual sleight of hand. Most people see this image and formulate a knee-jerk opinion. But, when Mr. Krell sits behind his instruments and opens his mouth all kinds of wonderful things happen. And the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” slaps them up side their judgmental heads. In the end the whole package comes together, providing ample unconventional love songs.
So, whether you’re putting the finishing touches on an artful seduction or just basking within the night-time radiance of “Cold Nights” or “Ocean Floor For Everything” you will find comfort and romance in healthy virile abundance. By the way, the forthcoming LP Total Loss drops September 17th via Domino Records. Peace. Continue reading “how to dress well // cold nights”
Digitalism is a German Electro/House duo consisting of Jens “Jence” Moelle and İsmail “Isi” Tüfekçi. Check out their latest, “A New Drug” it’ll make you feel good all over. Digitalism has compiled an exciting mix for !K7’s legendary DJ-Kicks series, it drops stateside October 7th. You can also get it as a FREE DOWNLOAD. How’s that for instant gratification? Peace. Continue reading “digitalism // a new drug”