August 2017 – Page 2

“Cut To The Feeling” In Kid Froopy’s Carly Rae Jepsen Remix

Carly Rae Jepsen‘s latest single “Cut To The Feeling” receives a refreshing, stripped-back treatment from Kid Froopy in a brand new remix. Jepsen is, of course, best known for her bubble-gum blockbuster “Call Me Maybe” from 2012. However, she has since garnered almost mass approval for her 2014 album E•MO•TION, at once a love-letter to… [continued]
MAC Honors Aaliyah In Upcoming Makeup Collection

On the 16th anniversary of Aaliyah‘s untimely death, cosmetics giant MAC announced they’ll be honoring the singer’s legacy in a tribute collection coming summer 2018. The Aaliyah products come after a 2015 fan-led petition urged MAC to give the “One In A Million” songstress her own limited run of cosmetics. MAC collaborated with Aaliyah’s family… [continued]
Four Tet Graces Us With “SW9 9SL”

Kieran Hebden, known more commonly by his stage name Four Tet, is preparing us all for this year’s upcoming album with the release of “SW9 9SL”. The title doubles as the postcode for Stockwell Road in Brixton, London, where the O2 Brixton Academy is located. “SW9 9SL” is 7 minute flurry of sound that gently… [continued]
Artist Ezra Miller Directs Suicideyear’s Latest Video

Artist Ezra Miller directs Suicideyear’s latest video, off his LuckyMe EP Hate Songs. [continued]
Essentials: “Moving On (ft. Great Good Fine OK )” – The Disco Fries

With Billboard Hot 100 Festival making a splash in NYC this past weekend, Brooklyn synth-pop duo Great Good Fine OK released their latest track alongside fellow NYC producers The Disco Fries. “Moving On” is a funky new jam and solid collaboration between the groups. Image not owned by Saint Audio. [continued]
Album Review: don’t smile at me – Billie Eilish

If you wanted to add another vocalist to the list of art pop sensations, 15-year old prodigy Billie Eilish is on track to claim her spot in the music world. Recently signed to Interscope, the young artist initially went viral after uploading “Ocean Eyes” on her SoundCloud page in 2016. Billie’s lush voice and jaw-dropping production may very well… [continued]
Chill Like Sonny Crockett With Har Mar Superstar’s New EP, Personal Boy

Har Mar Superstar is the rare artist that can explore different genres while remaining sincere to his own artistic vision. His new EP, Personal Boy, produced by BJ Burton and Lazerbeak, is no exception, as he dives deep into the 80’s-infused, smooth, electro-R&B of the title track. Demanding a Miami Vice era Michael Mann montage,… [continued]
Essentials: “TONIGHT FREESTYLE” – S’natra

NYC-based rapper S’natra teams up with frequent collaborator Ivan Jackson (Brasstracks) for a little “something before the project drops”. S’natra’s flow and the duo’s production in “Tonight Freestyle” is a nod to old-school New York hip hop. The nostalgia even inspired the music video—check it out on Vimeo. [continued]
Bork Bork: Watch This Doggo Star In A Music Video

i’ve been dogsitting this past week, so i made a song about it pic.twitter.com/Z98Zika9SP — Louie Zong (@everydaylouie) August 19, 2017 We Bare Bears board artist and musician Louie Zong not only works on one of my favorite cartoons, he also makes delightful animal-inspired songs. After dogsitting for a week, he created an Animal Crossing-style… [continued]
Compilation Review: Visceral Minds 2 – Fractal Fantasy

If you’re even somewhat involved in the club music scene, you probably have heard about Visceral Minds 2. This powerhouse compilation was produced by a total of twenty-six collaborators, all ranging in style, gender, and age — and that “dual-mind” weaving this beast together? Fractal Fantasy founders and life partners, Sinjin Hawke and Zora Jones. The name… [continued]