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Renaissance Men Brasstracks Show A Softer Side In “Those Who Know”

Brasstracks have been on a roll this year. They kicked off 2017 by winning multiple GRAMMY awards, recently played to a crowd of 10,000 at Red Rocks with GRiZ, and teased an upcoming headlining tour in conjunction with their new two-part project, the first half of which drops this fall. Whew. Just typing all of [continued]
With CCCLX, Lunice Claims His Rightful Throne

Initially recognized as a b-boy dancer with a penchant for thick, wavey beats, Lunice changed his focus and shifted to working primarily on music production. He first entered the sphere of mainstream consciousness in 2010 with his debut LuckyMe release, Stacker Upper. Little did Lunice know that he, along with labelmate Hudson Mohawke, would create [continued]
Essentials: “Wind Me Up” – Murlo

“Wind Me Up” is the first original tune from Murlo after his recent announcement that he’s joined the Butterz family. The track, out now on the aforementioned label, is a kinetic burst of string instruments, morphed vocal samples, and flashes of rapidly cascading synths. In short, it’s exactly the kind of engaging and unique combination [continued]
Teen Daze Announces New EP With First Single, “Echoes”

Teen Daze‘s upcoming EP, Themes For A New Earth, serves as the companion to February’s Themes For Dying Earth, and is the second release on the producer’s label FLORA. In “Echoes”, the first single off New Earth, the pious hum of a choir envelopes a lone windchime tinkling in the foreground. The initial stillness of [continued]
Catch “Feels” For Amelia Airhorn’s Calvin Harris Remix

In order to fully appreciate Amelia Airhorn’s “Feels” remix, you must be wearing a bell-bottomed jumpsuit and doing the hustle under a disco ball. Catch Amelia Airhorn (Skylar Spence and The Knocks) in NYC September 7th—grab tickets here. [continued]
Premiere: Manus Creates A Heartfelt Tribute To DJ A-Dog In “DI4U”

Vermont born and LA based rapper Manus‘s latest rap is a tribute to his friend and notable Burlington, VT public figure, Andy Williams. Known to most as A-Dog, Andy helped foster the arts community in Burlington and was a gifted turntablist and skateboarder. At age 38, he sadly passed away in 2013 after a battle [continued]
L-Vis 1990 and Flohio’s Grime Collab Is Essential Listening

Night Slugs boss L-Vis 1990 and grime MC Flohio pair their distinctive sounds together in “Yeah Yeah”, with an assist from fellow Londoner and TRULUVCRU member Cassive. The God Colony-affiliated rapper spits commanding verses that, to even a casual grime fan like myself, set her apart as an artist to watch—I could definitely see Flohio [continued]
Essentials: “Why Don’t You Come On (feat. Khalid and Empress Of)” – DJDS

DJDS (Body High’s Jerome LOL and Samo Sound Boy) is making some of 2017’s most beautiful, danceable electronic music, as exemplified with another standout single, “Why Don’t You Come On”. Much like “Trees On Fire”, the duet between Khalid and Empress Of adds a soulful depth to their brand of understated production. Listen now, and [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]