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Album Review: Hippo Lite – DRINKS

Hippo Lite, the second album from Cate Le Bon and Tim Presley‘s duo project DRINKS, is like diving into a strangely pastoral, sun-drunk dreamworld that’s equal parts Wes Anderson and Tim Burton. The album was recorded entirely in the South of France, with virtually no technology or contact with the outside world. It makes for [continued]
Essentials: Cast a Spell EP – JUICY

JUICY is the singer-composer duo made up of Julie Rens and Sasha Vovk, and together, they take their fiery contemporary vibe and wit to their debut EP, Cast A Spell. While they’ve been making a splash in Europe, JUICY has taken the next step to bring their nostalgia infused blend of retro-futuristic R&B to the global stage. [continued]
We Need To Talk About Kanye

Kanye West is many things: rapper, designer, father, producer, businessman, and most recently, philosopher. In his latest return to Twitter, West began tweeting out quips on living in love and abolishing fear to reach your greatest goals. Without question, fans were rabid for more Kanye content—much of Twitter couldn’t get enough of West’s new role [continued]
Premiere: “Go Get It (Feat. Titus)” – Basko

In “Go Get It,” budding producer Basko sends Titus‘s party-trap lyrics on a galactic journey through bright, iridescent synths. Basko fuses a multitude of moods together in this dreamy trap track, placing touches of Skrillex-level wubs under soaringly anthemic synths while Titus croons the anthemic chorus. It’s the perfect balance of high and chilled-out energy, [continued]
Premiere: “Climate Chaos (Feat. Michael Wilbur)” – Jackson Whalan

As Earth Day approaches, rapper Jackson Whalan unleashes a torrent of impactful, important lyrics in his electrifying single, “Climate Chaos,” featuring Michael Wilbur. Following the devastation caused by hurricanes that hit the United States and Puerto Rico (where 11% of the country still does not have electricity) last year, Whalan and Wilbur joined together to [continued]
Saint Audio Mixes #028: GAFACCI

Ghanaian artist GAFACCI whipped up a mix chock-full of Afrobeats and bass music for Saint Audio. Read our quick Q&A with the Mixpak-affiliated producer, and listen to his mix below. Where do you find creative inspiration from? Normally from live events. I see something I like or someone says something interesting. I go to the [continued]
Premiere: “Neon Eyes” – Eric Zayne

Watch LA songwriter and vocalist Eric Zayne groove to his ultra-danceable single, “Neon Eyes”. Zayne’s falsetto pairs perfectly with the slinky bassline and a rollicking guitar that bursts through in the chorus. Zayne’s Prince-like persona and vocals pop in this video that’s sexy and vibrant, just like the nightlife of Los Angeles. “Neon Eyes” will [continued]
Essentials: “Raised By Wolves” – DJ Existential Crisis

Paul Woolford debuts his new moniker DJ Existential Crisis with “Raised By Wolves,” an absolute belter of a tune. Raspy, soulful vocals punch through totally radical reverb-heavy synths and a bassline so heady that you want to put your face directly up to the largest speaker available and blast this song. There’s elements of “Raised [continued]
Holy Wine: Wine Pairings for Holy Wave’s Adult Fear

In partnership with the St Andrews Wine Company, Saint Audio selects one very special album per month to match with a curated selection of wine, beer, and gin. Miles Bolland has expertly paired a wine or beer for each song off of Holy Wave’s latest album, Adult Fear. All wines are available for purchase on [continued]
ICYMI: Jam With Mamby On The Beach’s 2018 Lineup

With all the festival announcements rolling out this month, you might’ve missed Mamby on the Beach’s lineup for their 2018 outing. The Chicago festival will be held June 23rd-24th at Oakwood Beach, and will bring artists such as Grizzly Bear, Spoon, Richie Hawtin, Gorgon City, and more to the Chi this summer. Check out the [continued]