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dark dark dark // how it went down

The bright happy music of the world has its moments, but the sad songs just treat me better. – d. durand

The album Who Needs Who by the Minnesotan band Dark Dark Dark was one of a few hidden gems which was released last year but it may have flew below your radar. The good thing about penning a music blog is the ability to rectify those lapses in musical exposure (lol). Seriously though, the track How It Went Down is rife with introspection coiled sweetly around sweet somber sound. Vocalist Nona Marie Invie sings with such honesty it would be impossible to shade the truth whilst under her spell. The albums first single release Tell Me is just as beautifully effective. You can get a copy of this gorgeous album via iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “dark dark dark // how it went down”

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with a light heart // lost at sea ep (our sunday best)

Good music is good no matter what kind of music it is. -Miles Davis

The Lost At Sea EP by the Swedish band With A Light Heart is a basket full of songs perfect for a walk along coastal environs or a languid drive without any specific destination in mind. Also, this release of four simple, yet beautiful songs feels bigger than the some of its parts. The songs have a sweeping and epic character which rolls like a cleansing and rising tide in the bowl of your eardrums. Here, in the endless diameter of sound is human intimacy radiating gloriously. Each song is imbued with the spectacular essence of the warming sunrise, and by the albums end the moon too is full to bursting with solemn thanks of gratitude. Word is the band recorded it’s new EP in a loft and in a church in Bua, a small quaint village on the west coast of Sweden. How fitting then or telling because these songs have the inner-workings of hymnals and a spirituality which touches your soul like the soothing hand of grace. You can get you own copy via the With a Light Heart’s bandcamp. Peace. Continue reading “with a light heart // lost at sea ep (our sunday best)”

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spectrasoul // away with me

Some dynamic duos don’t have capes, but turntables and a stack of vinyl.

The world of music is a multi-flavored candy bowl and the drum and bass duo SpectraSoul are the really good sticky sweet pieces. Listen to the tracks Away With Me and the T. Williams’ Think Of You (SpectraSoul Remix) to get a taste. Also, as an added bonus check out their exclusive mix for MixMag, it’s a free download of an hour+ of relentless grooves dead set on keeping the sunrise at bay. Peace.


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mickey // heartstrings (ft. jeremy glenn)

Did you know music asks for nothing? Our Acceptance of its beats and rhythms is the way we pay.

A few days ago I posted a review for Toronto-based DJ/producer Jeremy Glenn. On this release JG teams up with Belgian beatsmith Mickey. The duo have a substantial collaboration history and they cross paths yet again with the release of Mickey’s Heartstrings EP via Smile Recordings, available exclusively on Beatport. The Heartstrings track comes in three different flavors:

1. Heartstrings feat. Jeremy Glenn Extended
2. Heartstrings feat. Jeremy Glenn Extended Dub
3. Heartstrings feat. Jeremy Glenn Extended Aashton & Swift Remix

Peace. Continue reading “mickey // heartstrings (ft. jeremy glenn)”

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chvrches // recover (cid rim remix)

Some songs are instant besties…

CHVRCHES is an electronic pop trio from Glasgow, Scotland and the music combines the haunting and ethereal qualities with the sparkling vitality of contemporary pop. It works wondrously and the “Recover (Cid Rim Remix),” has me all wrapped up in its arms and I don’t want to go anywhere. Is it me or is Lauren Mayberry’s vocals dangerously addictive? Peace. Continue reading “chvrches // recover (cid rim remix)”

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paper diamond // they can’t tell me nothing

Paper Diamond will make your ears wish they were your feet, or is that the other way around?

Boulder, Colorado-based producer Paper Diamond (Alex B) drops a veritable sound Tsunami with “They Can’t Tell Me Nothing (Ft. Jay Fresh),” and it the first fiery shot across the bow of EDM. PD will be releasing his Paragon EP April 16th 2013, and if this track is any indication for what is to come … well, nothing more needs to be said. Peace. Continue reading “paper diamond // they can’t tell me nothing”

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jeremy glenn // marching on mix

Turn it up and dance like there’s no tomorrow…

The very buzz worthy forthcoming Mickey release ‘Heartstrings‘ featuring Jeremy Glenn drops next week, and just in case you need a bit of a refresher of Mr. Glenns’ musical skill set listen to the latest JG mixtape ‘Marching On Mix’. It’s more than a ton of fun so come get you some (that rhymed didn’t?). It’s a free download, so what are you waiting for? Peace. Continue reading “jeremy glenn // marching on mix”