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Essentials: “Carousel” – Skylar Spence

It’s grey and rainy outside, I just ordered myself coffee via Postmates, and I absolutely did not want to drag my ass out of bed today. But then I heard Skylar Spence‘s long-awaited musical return—the funk-infused “Carousel”—and it was like the clouds cleared up to give me sunshine. The sheen of glossy synths and 70s [continued]
Essentials: “Get Back” – Dawg

Trap producer Dawg goes off the leash with a heavy bass track, “Get Back”. The first single off his upcoming EP, this is the first original Dawg’s put out after a stream of kick-ass remixes. Want more from Dawg? He writes, “If you want a copy, email me with the subject “you’re a good boy” [continued]
Essentials: HeartBrokeBeatz Round III (feat. CardlinAudio) – DJ Silly Syl

Oakland-based DJ Silly Syl‘s third installment of her HeartBrokeBeatz series is an emotional dive into a relationship, told through DJ Silly Syl’s eyes. The series launched in 2013, and part three is filled with synth-forward tracks and darker melodies. About the mix, DJ Silly Syl says, “Welcome to the third installment of the HeartBrokeBeatz series. [continued]
Essentials: “Let Me Live” – FATHERDUDE

After a bit of a hiatus, NYC vocalist FATHERDUDE has returned and is ready to make his mark in his soulful tune, “Let Me Live”. FATHERDUDE’s silky harmonies and swaggering edge play up the slinky bass guitars that roll right into thundering percussion. “Let Me Live” is a foray into blues-inspired territory, a change [continued]
An Interview With: Jack Novak

Following her set at Corona Electric Beach’s Volleywood Chicago, we spoke to Jack Novak on her artistic reinvention and finding her voice. Hey Jack! I’m loving your new sound—what prompted you to switch things up? That’s a good question! It was a lot of things. I grew up going to shows. On the weekend it [continued]
Premiere: “Runners Anthem” – Cory O & Raquel Divar

If your gym playlist is in need of pumping up, we’ve got a track for you. “Runners Anthem” is the first single from Cory O & Raquel Divar‘s joint EP, The Reign, dropping in full on August 15th. This track is HARD, with Raquel spitting bars over a fierce trap beat produced by Cory O. [continued]
The Rebellious Act Of Unapologetic Joy: Mamby on the Beach 2018

A full month has passed since Mamby on the Beach, and here I am just now writing about it. Given the delay, what can I say that hasn’t already been said? I caught some acts I had seen before (Grizzly Bear, Duke Dumont, Gorgon City), and some I had not (Spoon, Common, Oh Wonder). Everyone [continued]
I’m Losing My Frigging Mind Over The “Dance To This” Video From Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande

So I don’t know if I shared this with you all, but I am proud to announce my conversion to full blown Troye and Ariana stanhood. I screamed when I first heard the collab and then this video just ruined my entire life with its perfection. Brb, getting my entire back tattooed with the image [continued]
Don’t Forget About Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs

It’s 2018 and the world is in need of some of Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs‘s genius. The costume-wearing, musically groundbreaking producer is back six years after the release of his debut album Trouble, and he’s here to talk about feelings. In “Don’t You Forget About Me”, the second single TEED’s released after his four-year hiatus, [continued]
Brasstracks Gives Us A Horny Version of “In My Feelings”

Okay, maybe it’s not the horny that YOU were thinking of. Or maybe it is? Whatever. I got you to click the post, didn’t I? NYC duo Brasstracks, known for their jazz-infused work in the worlds of hip hop and electronic music, take on Drake’s hot new single “In My Feelings”. The trumpet topline is [continued]