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Essentials: “Bionda” – Lita
Italian singer LITA shares her own take on a classic Italian folk song in “Bionda”. Following up on her previous release “Ciao Ciao”, “Bionda” is an emotional story through a modernized folk sound. In the song, LITA tells the story of a girl from the neighborhood Trastevere in Rome as she struggles with addiction. Utilizing [continued]
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Premiere: “Revolution (MANSION Remix)” – Suniel Fox and Henry Strange
MANSION reimagines Suniel Fox and Henry Strange‘s euphoric “Revolution” into a slinky house tune. The rolling four-on-the-flour rhythm and buoyant, edgy synths add a touch of grit to the track, turning “Revolution” into a sexy after-hours stomper. When speaking about the remix process, MANSION said that “Suniel and Henry wrote such a great tune to [continued]
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Saint Audio Mixes #035: Bandeauxx
Bandeauxx‘s futuristic rap and dancehall beats are a must-listen, which is why you’ll want to tune into the producer’s guest mix. We spoke with Bandeauxx about his music and his guest mix. Listen to the mix and read our interview below. Saint Audio · Saint Audio Mixes #035: Bandeauxx. Hi there! Tell us a little [continued]
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Essentials: “Body Trap” – White Lights
Moody, glowing bass and a skeletal snare skitter over White Lights‘ stripped-back R&B track, “Body Trap”. Drawing from numerous sounds and sources, “Body Trap” is a meditative reflection on mental health expanded into three minutes of icy, refined electro-R&B. “Body Trap” is the lead single from White Lights’ upcoming album, NUMBSKULL. You might know White [continued]
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An Interview With: Wuki
2020 is a major year for Wuki. Following a GRAMMY nomination this January, the producer dropped the collaborative Ro Sham Bo EP with Nitti Gritti, and is now steadily releasing teasers from his upcoming album. His latest single “I See You” features Texan rapper Stoppa, and is an adventure into his in-depth explorations of club [continued]
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Kaelin Ellis Made ‘Moments’ Through a Twitter Thread
Collected over the past 6 months from a series of tweets, Moments is a perfect introduction to the work of Kaelin Ellis. Known formerly as mr.mockwell, Kaelin Ellis has an impressive list of collaborators and production credits. Working with Kaytranada, Sango, and Exo, Ellis’s smooth, polished production style is as versatile as it is irresistible. [continued]
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Support Black Artists and Buy On Bandcamp June 5th
On Friday, June 5th, Bandcamp will waive all fees on any sales made on the website, so that your money goes directly to artists. Many artists and labels are choosing to utilize this day to further their support for the Black Lives Matter movement by donating the money they make from these Bandcamp sales. If [continued]
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Essentials: “Know Yourself” – Jay Robinson and Idris Elba
Thumping 4×4 bass, a hypnotic melody, and commanding vocals comprise Jay Robinson‘s latest, the mau5trap-released single “Know Yourself”. Jay Robinson’s been churning out heady house tracks like “Nineteen81” and “LSD” for a minute, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he caught the ear of both deadmau5 and Idris Elba. mau5trap · Jay Robinson [continued]
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How To Start Streaming On Twitch: Three Streamers Discuss Their Channels
Amid all the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 crisis, many people—especially musicians—are turning to Twitch to stay connected to their fanbases as they continue to follow social distancing guidelines. Twitch, a popular live-streaming platform most well-known for its gaming content, is now home to musicians, comedians, digital personalities, podcast hosts, and more. We chatted with [continued]
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JOYRYDE Finds His Own Lane with ‘BRAVE’
The Human Machine Ken Miles was born in 1918 in the town of Sutton Coldfield, just outside of Birmingham, England. From an early age, he had an affinity for mechanics—American engines in particular. He started racing motorcycles at age 11, and at 15, began an apprenticeship at Wolseley Motors. Miles was a World War II [continued]