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Essentials: “Take You Down (32Stitches Remix)” – Illenium

Love crying in the club? 32Stitches‘ remix of Illenium‘s “Take You Down” is tailor-made for headbanging through the tears. The Mumbai-based producer preserves the emotional core Illenium created, but lets the shockwaves of his own subwoofer-shaking bass reverberate around it. About his remix of “Take You Down”, 32Stitches shares that “the edit came to me… [continued]
Buddy & A$AP Ferg Celebrate Black Pride On The Late Late Show

One of my favorite new rappers, Buddy, visited The Late Late Show with James Corden for a high-energy performance of his Black pride anthem, aptly titled “Black”. The collaboration with A$AP Ferg is one of the many standouts from his 2018 debut album Harlan & Alondra, and their live rendition brings even more vigor to… [continued]
Album Review: Mirror – Balms

As I sat down to listen to Balms’ first full length album, Mirror, my thoughts turned to the importance of constantly stretching our tastes and of experimentation in the experience of music. We all go through many phases of listening, and, even if we are more comfortable within certain genres, it does not mean that… [continued]
Essentials: “Icarus” – FATHERDUDE

FATHERDUDE puts his own spin on the hero’s journey in his new single, “Icarus”. Invoking the Greek myth about the boy who flew too close to the sun, the NYC vocalist lays out the struggle of the modern-day artist—how do you pursue success without burning out in the process? Vocally, “Icarus” has FATHERDUDE reaching new… [continued]
Album Review: soul trash – Toro y Moi

In terms of music, we live in a time of great ease and accessibility. Almost anything you want to listen to is available at the push of a button. Find your music app of choice and type your desire into the search bar, and there it is, immediately. For those of us old enough to… [continued]
Essentials: Hotel Garuda’s One Reason Tour Mix

As Hotel Garuda prepares to embark on his “One Reason” tour, he’s released an essential tour mix to give fans a taste of what’s to come at his headlining shows. Revisit our interview with Hotel Garuda, and purchase tickets for the “One Reason” tour on Hotel Garuda’s official website. [continued]
Essentials: “Face My Fears (feat. Hikaru Utada)” – Skrillex

J-Pop powerhouse Hikaru Utada returns to provide the theme for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3 alongside dance-music dynamo Skrillex. Though at first this may seem an odd pairing, Skrillex has produced some pretty solid pop, and “Face My Fears” is no exception. Skrillex creates an EDM soundscape over which Utada’s melancholic defiance soars. The song electrifies, arming… [continued]
Essentials: “Play It Cool (feat. Sarah De Warren)” – ALIGN

It’s a soft effervescent sound that opens ALIGN’s “Play It Cool”, featuring Sarah De Warren. The charming vocals, chime-like synth and present yet laidback rhythm make this an easy listen. In short, the track makes good on the title and plays it cool. But this is not at the expense of energy. Quite the contrary,… [continued]
Essentials: “I’m Alright (featuring R.LUM.R)” – Brasstracks

As Brasstracks sets to headline their “Vibrant” North American tour in the next month, they have also released a new single! “I’m Alright” (featuring R.LUM.R) melds the style of both contributors expertly. The horns that gently open the track have a classic jazz feel, a nod to Brasstracks’ school of music training. However, the pace… [continued]
An Interview With: Manatee Commune

We spoke with Seattle-based musician Manatee Commune on his newest single “My Dearest Friend,” his creative passions, and how he got that name. The title of “My Dearest Friend” suggests an actual person. Is the song inspired by someone close to you or rather is it a celebration of the experience of human friendship? Both. … [continued]