Radiohead – Separator (Four Tet Remix)

Four Tet adds his special touch to the third 12″ single from Radiohead’s ongoing King of Limbs remix series.
Radiohead - Separator (Four Tet RMX) by Radiohead

P.O.S - Purexed

I’ve been waiting for just the right moment to share my love for P.O.S. with you, world… and I’m going to pretend that moment is now. (If not now, when, right?) P.O.S. is, as he spits in one of his other songs, “Presented by Doomtree / Sponsored by the Rhymesayers.” Often, other artists (such as Dessa, Cecil Otter, and Sims) signed to Doomtree, a label that P.O.S. helped spearhead, are featured in P.O.S.’s songs. Slug of Atmosphere, though not part of Doomtree, is signed by Rhymesayers, and so makes occasional appearances as well.

The featured song Purexed, however, is purely Stefon Alexander… P.O.S.’s birthname. Playing punk rock in high school, Alexander garnered the nickname Pissed Off Stef. (I’ll let you connect the dots.) The drums in Purexed are quintessentially heavy. And the lyrics themselves are no light affair.

Led along by bouncy violin and sparkling chimes, the lyrics gather speed in an ether left in the absence of scansion and meter. They grip us physically, like ”I’m trying not to slip, / Been trying not to lose footing, / Loose land keeps the pressure on my kicks, / But when I fall I tend to land like a ton of bricks, / Stand like a man made of concrete and sediment.” The lyrics are sufficiently gritty; they scream “Fuck it” because they don’t care about anything other than “Them words from love, / No hits, / I let the track stand, / Like how it was written is how it hit me.“ They actually challenge, “Let ‘em try to find the beauty in the bass-line,” and there, in that chorus, humming bass amalgamating with the drum rolling drone, we see it how P.O.S. spits it.

Making music’s not about keeping it neat. That’s just the exterior, and ”Fuck your skin, nobody needs it / There’s bones, muscles, and blood, / What’s realer than fat and tendons? / It’s raw, no soft tissue / To draw your eyes to it / So far flesh aint the truest at all / Let’s rip into it.” It’s not about making hits, so P.O.S. sings “We won’t sing with what will fade away / Yeah we do our own damn thing / We don’t blink at what tomorrow might bring at all.”

And from all this drum rolling and reality-checking, we come out feeling purged, sparkling clean: “Like hands steadily purexed, but never quite clean.”

Factor – Tried So Hard ft. Isaiah The Toothtaker

Starting out as a DJ in 1998, Factor has evolved into one of Western Canada’s busiest super producers. He is continuously working and touring with high caliber Canadian and American artists including: Awol One, Moka Only, Myka 9, Ceschi, Sole, Aesop Rock, Buck65, Gregory Pepper, Sunspot Jonz, tha liks, Xzibit, Kool Keith, Josh Martinez, Sadat X, and the Side Road Crew. He is known for continuously dropping top-notch product out of Saskatoon since the late ‘90s. He is the founder, owner and operator of Side Road Records (2001), releasing over 30 professional albums between Side Road & Fake Four inc. Factor's music has garnered international distribution and he has received positive critical acclaim by way of magazine and website reviews as well as receiving radio play on college/community radio all over Canada, the US and Japan.

Factor's production combines smooth melodic samples and live instruments over immaculate drums put together seemingly effortlessly to create a distinct sound of his own and it's for this reason he's consistently banging out one-of-a-kind beats as one of underground music’s favorite new school producers. Factor is always trying to create original, thought-provoking music that pushes the envelope of traditional hip-hop and has drawn significant attention to this Canadian artist. Hailing from the prairies, this Saskatoon, SK born and raised musician continues to make waves with his innovative sound.

Factor feat. Isaiah The Toothtaker - Tried So Hard by Side Road Records

Skratch Bastid – The Entertainer / mix

"THE ENTERTAINER" - A Skratch Bastid Mix by Skratch Bastid
1. The Entertainer Intro – Skratch Bastid
2. Take a Walk on the Wild Side – Lou Reed
3. (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay (DJ Moves Remix) – Otis Redding
4. Paid In Full – Eric B. & Rakim/Ofra Haza (Bastid Reconstruction)
5. Just A Lil’ Dope – Masters at Work
6. 99 Problems/Rock The Bells (Inst) – Jay-Z/Rick Rubin/LL Cool J/Jorun
7. Get Me Back On Time, Engine No.9 – Wilson Pickett
8. 10 Crack Commandments/Shut ‘Em Down – Notorious B.I.G./Public Enemy (Bastid Reconstruction)
9. Eat Em Up L Chill – LL Cool J
10. Rampage – EPMD (Bastid Reconstruction)
11. Bumpin’ Bus Stop – Thunder & Lightning
12. Step Up Front – Positive K
13. As We Enter the Gravel Pit – Wu-Tang Clan vs Nas & Damian Marley (Skratch Bastid Remix)
14. Sunshine Of Your Love – Spanky Wilson
15. Get Up Stand Up/Slippin’ Into Darkness – Bob Marley vs War (Skratch Bastid Blend)
16. Hercules – Aaron Neville
17. Give You All I Can – Shad & Skratch Bastid (Produced by Skratch Bastid)
18. Sleazy – Andre 3000 ($kratch Ba$tid’s Ke$ha-less Mix)
19. Cameras vs Like A Boss – Matt & Kim & Slim Thug (Skratch Bastid Remix)
20. Look At Hudson Mohawke Now – Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne & Hudson Mohawke (Skratch Bastid Remix)
21. Wildfire – SBTRKT featuring Little Dragon
22. Spottie – Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
23. International Whisperer’s Anthem – UGK, Outkast & George Michael (Skratch Bastid’s Sexy Sax Mix)

Lab Waste – I’m Bad Again LHC

Lab Waste (Thavius Beck, Subtitle) bring massive energy with “I’m Bad
Again_LHC”, an adventurous tune that has yet to be officially released.

Silent Knight - Stayin' Busy [Official Music Video]

Off Silent Knight’s upcoming album, Busy Is My Best Friend. Song produced by The Audible Doctor. Video directed by Sylvio Sandino.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Can't Hold Us

New track from Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, which features Ray Dalton live on KEXP. I'm utterly excited for these guys and I know they're going to do big things, it's just a matter of time.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - Can't Hold Us by Worldofundergroundhiphop

Blu - “D O O W H O P” Ft. Planet Asia

Blu drops some heat on this track, “D O O W H O P,” featuring Planet Asia. Sounds like motown motor city sampling by Alchemist to craft this throwback feel of a song.

Lykke Li - “I Follow Rivers” The Oohs and Ahhs Remix

Lykke Li is always welcome in my book and infusing her music with some hard synths and a heavy electronic sound only make songs like, “I Follow Rivers,” fit back into the rotation smoothly. The Oohs & Ahhs pump some life back into this song which has been remixed heavily, check this one out.

The Game - Pot Of Gold ft. Chris Brown

New official music video for The Game' s "Pot Of Gold ft. Chris Brown on the hook. I haven't heard something from The Game that I've loved in a while, but this song and video are great. No bulljive or fronting, just some real talk. This will be on Game's R.E.D. album dropping 8/23.

Stalley - "Pound" (Official Music Video)

Masillon, Ohio - so that's where Stalley's from! Brand new sights for the track "Pound" off the bearded MMG'er's latest mixtape Lincoln Way Nights, directed by Walu.

M83 - 'Midnight City' (Christian Strobe Remix)

Christian Strobe has remixed M83’s, already brilliant, 'Midnight City', toning down the synths ever so slightly, making it a little less dreamy and more upbeat. In festival terms, this one’s ripe for the Saturday evening when you’re on the way up as opposed to the Sunday evening when you’re so disorientated from the weekend’s events that the original’s summer haze is just about all you can take.

M83 - Midnight City (Christian Strobe Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD] by Christian Strobe

Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know

After the sweeping success of his 2006 album Like Drawing Blood, Australian singer, songwriter and drummer Gotye (born Walter De Backer) decided to take a break and put his solo career on hold for a while. He spent the next three years mainly recording and touring with Melbourne-based indie rock band The Basics, who have also enjoyed widespread success across Australia.

Finally, last March Gotye released his first new original song in four years, “Eyes Wide Open”, and announced that he was working on an album to be released before the end of the year. Anticipation for the new album, Making Mirrors, is at fever pitch following the release of Gotye’s heart-stopping new single “Somebody That I Used To Know (Feat. Kimbra)” which is currently the #1 most played song on Triple J and #4 on the iTunes Singles Chart.
Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra) by Gotye

As a bonus here’s a gorgeous ambient remix of Gotye’s 2007 hit single “Heart’s a Mess”. This re-work comes courtesy of Sydney-base electronica trio RÜFÜS, a young combo that has been making huge waves around the world in the past few months.
RÜFÜS- Trent's A Mess by RUFUS (official)

Alex Metric & Charli XCX – End Of The World (Russ Chimes Remix)

Last month Alex Metric premiered End of the World (ft. Charli XCX) on Annie Mac’s radio show, the latest single off his first ever album Open Your Eyes, set to be released on August 22. An album of remixes and productions, Open Your Eyes is basically a compilation of his work from the past 2 years, and includes remixes of Phoenix’s Lisztomania, N.E.R.D.’s Hypnotize U, and Beastie Boys’ Sabotage, to name a few.

This Alex Metric track really showcases the versatility of his productions with its moody melody, heavy synth line, and sultry vocals from Charli XCX. Preview the track on the Annie Mac radio rip below.



Russ Chimes’ remix turns it up a notch as he strays from his usual nu disco sound and creates a real electro joint. I love the high pitched vocals and the excitement he builds throughout the track.
Alex Metric & Charli XCX - End Of The World (Russ Chimes Remix) by Russ Chimes

Sol - Dear Friends, Vol. III (EP Stream / Download)

Lovely sounds continually coming outta the Northwest, today exemplified by Sol's anticipated 6-track EP drop of Dear Friends, Vol. III. The mix kicks off with some straight-up summertime vibes, so ease in and eat it up. Peep the words from the dude himself below, and stream/download for a nice ride.

DFIII, an eclectic collection of six songs, is the continuation of my evolution as well as an introduction for all those who have only recently tuned in or who will hear my music for the first time via this project. With a little bit of classic hip-hop, a little bit of genre-bending, and a little bit of baby-making music... no matter who you are I think you will like this EP!



Download: http://www.solsays.com/music/Sol_Dear_Friends_Vol_III.zip

Pill - The Diagnosis (Mixtape Download)

Atlanta, GA rhymer and 2010 XXL freshmen delivers an impressive piece of hip hop on his recent mixtape release The Diagnosis. It always feels good to come across some quality hip hop that comes from the hood, although with 23 tracks its got its ups and downs.

Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Provided by DatPiff.com

Hoodie Allen - Leap Year (Mixtape Download)

One of 2011's fastest rising talents, Hoodie Allen drops his highly-anticipated mixtape Lear Year, as a follow up to 2010's extremely successful Pep Rally. With a series of leaks already setting the hype for the whole mix, this one's sure to please, featuring primary production from the dude RJF and verses from Tayyib Ali & Hob Hobson amongst others. Hit the link to download below, check out the features below, and get over to HoodieAllen.com for the whole stream.

Download: http://cdn.hoodieallen.com/LeapYear.zip

Song For An Actress by Hoodie Allen

Moon Bounce by Hoodie Allen

Sticks And Stones by Hoodie Allen

Kreayshawn vs Flux Pavilion · Gucci Can’t Stop

Kicking off DOSVEC’s upcoming dubstep // mashup mixtape, DIFF – set to release late next month – I’ve got a swagged-out mashup of Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” and Flux Pavilion’s “I Can’t Stop”. This shit hits from the top and swags to the bottom with a grimey mix of the two.

The only issue I’ve got with the mashup is it uses the censored version of Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci”.

Kreayshawn vs Flaux Pavilion (DOSVEC Mashup) "Gucci Cant Stop" by DjWhatt

Young Buck " Im Taxin " Video by: BLACKFLYMUSIC

New video from Young Buck.

Kenneth Bager Mixtape Volume 1

Just because it's Monday doesn't mean that your day has to suck! This mixtape from Kenneth Bager is just as bright and lively as the above press photo. It was carefully crafted by Bager to get your ears ready for his upcoming album The Sounds Of... which is due out on October 3rd via Deconstruction Records, which he recently signed to.

The Sounds Of... is the perfect introduction to the weird and wonderful world of the Kenneth Bager experience. Make sure you keep your eyes and ears peeled for the forthcoming single "The Sound Of Swing", a timelessly melodic summer anthem in the making which features Kenneth’s own children’s choir alongside the soulful crooning of Aloe Blacc.

Kenneth Bager Mixtape VOL 1 by KennethBager

Grieves - "Against The Bottom"

Might be a bit late on this "world premiere" of Grieves new music video “Against The Bottom” from his album Together/Apart, but here it goes anyway.. Enjoy :)

ILLUS - BRIGHTER DAY featuring Craig G, Reef the Lost Cauze and Block Mc...

New Video!

Koncept & Tranzformer "Day Dreaming" (Official Video)

Check out the new video from Koncept of The Brown Bag AllStars & Tranzformer “Day Dreaming” off of their recently released FREE EP “More Than Meets The Eye“.

Edition – Inspire

"Inspire” takes from some of the best sports speeches in film history and sets it against a backdrop of melodic dubstep that’s “inspiring” to say the least. The speeches get a little hokey at times, especially the “Friday Night Lights” speech – I’ve heard too many renditions – but the instrumentals more than make up for ‘em.

Bastille – Flaws (Walter Sobcek Remix)

EP ’Miami,’ which is their second single, on Schmooze (the label home to Chilly Gonzales and Housse de Racket).

Miami was recorded and mixed with the help of producer Samy Osta (Chromeo, Cocosuma and Syd Matters). The single package includes 3 remixes of Miami by Muffin, Pharao Black Magic and Kido Yoji, plus bonus track Hollywood Cries.

Their new remix of Batille’s ‘Flaws’ and is a smooth piece of acoustic electro combining the synths of say a Roksopp and the warm Fench summery vibes of Air. It’s lovely. We can’t wait to hear their new EP. Stay tuned.

Bastille - Flaws (Walter Sobcek Remix) by Walter Sobcek

Mike Posner – Shut Up feat. Rusko

Mike Posner has now collaborated with Rusko on his new track Shut Up. You may expect to hear some dubstep wobbles but there aren’t any in this track. Still love the Rusko snyths, claps and kicks but I miss his Wobble. Still a chill tune but it worries me, is Chris Mercer’s dubstep producing finished? I hope not.

Mike Posner Ft Rusko - Shut UP by KineticMuzik

Mavado - Delilah (Diplo Remix)

I really like Movado watches… I’m really lackin’ on creative inspiration today.. (long work day)
Love what Diplo did with this, though. Nice wobble use with these reggae pophall vocals.

Mavado - Delilah (Diplo Remix) by diplomaddecent

Falside - "Snare Conditioning" (Promo For Beat Tape)

The homie Nick Heller of Ricky Shabazz & The Boom Bap Boys passed along his latest video, a promo teaser for Falside’s upcoming beat tape Snare Conditioning. The producer’s new instrumental project is scheduled to drop on August 16th.

Hail Mary Mallon - Meter Feeder (Blockhead Remix)

Blockhead Remix of Hail Mary Mallon's (Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic & DJ Big Wiz) single "Meter Feeder."
Hail Mary Mallon - Meter Feeder (Blockhead Remix) by rhymesayers

Madeon - Pop Culture Video & Music Video

The outrageously talented French producer and remixer Madeon definitely just blew you away with this video. He recently dropped this massive mashup track of 39 awesome tracks in just over 3 minutes.


And new theres a new mashup video to go along with the track.


Here's the list of tracks:
Alphabeat – Boyfriend
Alphabeat – Fascination
Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars
Black Eyed Peas – Gotta Feeling
Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time
Capsule – Can I Have A Word
Chromeo – Momma’s Boy
Coldplay – Viva La Vida
Daft Punk – Aerodynamic
Daft Punk – Around The World
Deadmau5 – Raise Your Weapon (Madeon Remix)
Deadmau5 – Right This Second
Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed
ELO – Mr. Blue Sky
Girls Aloud – Biology
Gorillaz – Dare
Gossip – Heavy Cross (Fred Falke Remix)
Gwen Stefani – What You Waitin For (Jacques Lu Cont Mix)
Housse de Racket – Oh Yeah
Justice – DVNO
Justice – Phantom Part II
Katy Perry – One Of The Boys
Ke$ha – Take It Off
Kylie Minogue – Wow
Lady Gaga – Alejandro
Linkin Park – Crawling
Madonna – Hung Up
Martin Solveig ft. Dragonette – Boys and Girls
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean
Nero – Me and You
One Republic – All The Right Moves (Danger Remix)
One-T – Magic Key
Ratatat – Shempi
Solange – I Decided (Freemasons Remix)
Stardust – Music Sounds Better With You
The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star
The Killers – Losing Touch
The Who – Baba O’Riley (SebastiAn Remix)
Yelle – Que Veux Tu (Madeon Remix)

Flying Lotus drops six more tracks

It’s Christmas in July! Days after releasing two new tracks, DJ extraordinaire Flying Lotus continues his generous ways by unveiling six, yes six, more offerings from his seemingly endless hard drive. Check them out below courtesy of Some Kind of Awesome. Maybe somebody should’ve made this Flying Lotus Day instead…

Flying Lotus - Elephant Ride '07 by Flyinglotus

Flying Lotus - Velvet cake Mix2 by Flyinglotus

Flying Lotus - shafiq evil man remix final by Flyinglotus

Flying Lotus - buriedMIX2 //burial dj kicks??'08 by Flyinglotus

Flying Lotus - Voyagerrrrrs by Flyinglotus

Flying Lotus - kingmidas 'Lost' Remix Instrumental '08 by Flyinglotus

Aesop Rock - Daylight (Live)

The stage presentation of Aesop Rock’s new crew Hail Mary Mallon, which features emcee Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz, is one of relentless upbeat fun. Their caffeinated onslaught of back-and-forth rhymes hits like A Tribe Called Quest for the ADD generation. “Smock” quickly got the audience in convulsions with Wiz’s deft scratches serving as the exclamation point. When fists nearly flew between a couple plastered fratboys in the crowd shortly thereafter, Aesop was quick to call for peace and keep the show’s positive vibe intact.

“Daylight,” the abstract, be-your-own-God anthem which made Aesop a cult hero a decade ago, inspired hearing loss levels of sing along. This night, however, was all about the collaborative spirit between Aesop, Rob Sonic and freak folk impresario Kimya Dawson.

Dawson, who most will know as one half of the quirky Moldy Peaches of Juno soundtrack fame, uses her gonzo imagination to flesh out soul-cleansing ballads and children’s songs alike. Unfortunately, her rambling acoustic constructions were somewhat lost in the buzzing chatter of the sold-out Casbah. It took until the latter part of Aesop’s set for Dawson to reemerge victorious, trading verses with the San Francisco-based emcee as they lit Kettner Blvd. ablaze with the delightfully-sinister “Bats.”

MIKE SLOTT - Pointing Fingers

Over the last few years Mike has cemented his reputation at the forefront of futurist hip hop production. With a style that is hard to pin down - encompassing myriad influences from free jazz to 80s boogie via golden age hip hop. His previous work alongside Hudson Mohawke as Heralds of Change set the benchmark for the new-school of dynamic beatmakers. Since then he has released 2 solo 7”s on All City, a split 7” with Dabrye, appeared on Beat Dimensions 2, Mary Anne Hobbs ‘Wild Angels’ compilation and provided high profile remixes for Warp and Citinite. Forthcoming projects include a collaborative EP alongside esteemed Dutch producer Martyn.

Originally from Dublin, via Glasgow, now based in Harlem NYC Mike has many places to draw upon. The son of the late-Jazz legend Mike Nolan and brother to the modern classical composer Luke Slott, Mike effortlessly embodies his influences on this release.

The last 12 months have seen Mike tour extensively throughout the US and Europe including high profile appearances at SONAR 09, BRAINFEEDER & CMJ. With this release we see stylistically unique avant-garde hip hop from an artist sure to move up into even bigger territory.

G.O.O.D. Music

The wonderful people over at VEVO responsible for the SXSW 2011 Kanye West show have finally released the very high quality video from the event. Pretty Amaze-Balls, however, no “All of the Lights” with ‘Ye backed by the High School band? Bummer. Nevertheless, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Kid Cudi, John Legend etc…not bad.



I think it should be said that Pinpoint brain-trust was in attendance, one way or another, in various states of sobriety. “Dark Fantasy” kicked off Kanye’s set – I’m not really a “keeping track of set list” guy, so yeah…



How big is this Watch The Throne album going to be? Pretty big?…is that a safe answer? Yes.



Wish I could have got a little more Cudi and less…other guys.



A recent addition to the whole G.O.O.D. Music/Friends of Kanye tribe, Mos Def opened the show with some awesome weirdness. Wouldn’t you totally go to a circus that was hosted by Mos Def? Get on it.



I go back and forth on this song; is it my least favorite? do I absolutely love it? I don’t know. But I have definitely gotten my fuck-on to John Legend, and at the same time, I openly admit to having a John Legend man-crush. Is that weird? Again, I just don’t know.

Professor Green - Monster feat. Example (Camo & Krooked Remix)

Camo & Krooked are a Drum & Bass duo from Vienna, Austria consisting of Reinhard Rietsch (aka Camo) and Markus Wagner (aka Krooked)

A-Plus (of Souls Of Mischief) - Road Trippin

A-Plus drops the music video for his cover version of “Road Trippin” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The song appears on the Souls Of Mischief member’s Pepper Spray EP, the first in a series of projects paying tribute to some of the rock bands A-Plus respects.

The Horrors - Still Life (Video)

The Horrors new album Skying has arrived. The self-produced and recorded album was mixed by Craig Silvey who has worked with such musicians as R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails and Santana. The album was recorded in the bands own studio in London.

You can check out the video featuring a song of the new album, "Still Life," directed by Oliver Murray.

Eldorado Red - Whack Everybody

New video from Eldorado Red..



Download the mixtape for free here: http://tinyurl.com/3ghlwez

Washed Out - Eyes Be Closed (Star Slinger Remix)

London based, Weird World Records, recently updated their soundcloud with Washed Out remixes. Star Slinger's revision of 'Eyes Be Closed' is an absolute gem, and nothing less is expected from the man. All of his remixes are beautifully beatastic, but this one I wish was longer. Great stuff.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - "Wings"

After a series of bts videos and assorted hype, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis premiere through XXL the visuals for their profound tune "Wings". The track initially made quite a splash when first released a while back, with layers of meaning and hoop-laced connotations of a status-obsessed society, now it's great to see the Zia Mohajerjasbi-directed sights to back it all up.

Sol - "The Times" ft. Grieves & Budo

New release from yesterday rolled out by NW rhymesmith Sol, featuring work from a regional alliance and Rhymesayers signees Grieves & Budo on "The Times". Always tough to pass up any material from the lyricist / producer duo of G&B, who do it right on this piece gearing up for Sol's upcoming EP release. Check out the words below on the track, see what you think.

This song is the second leak off of my EP, Dear Friends, Vol. III, now coming out for free download on 7/25 (http://www.solsays.com). On this genre-blending single Rhymesayers artists Grieves & Budo along with myself tell a story of changing music, technology, and how musicians have adapted.

The Times ft. Grieves & Budo by Solzilla

Jakob22 - Alone

Free Download at http://www.jakob22.com

Logic - Mind Of Logic Ft. Camille Michelle Gray

New video from Logic. The sights of NYC are a deece look and Logic does what he needs to do on the mic. Definitely one man to keep an eye on as we move forward.

Country Roads - Pretty Lights Remix

If you ever wanted to hear John Denver get all modernized, here’s your chance. Pretty Lights just uploaded his version of “Country Roads”, and self describes it as “country dub hop”.

Country Roads-Pretty Lights Remix 320kbps FREE DOWNLOAD by prettylights

Chiddy Bang - Mind Your Manners [LYRIC VIDEO]

Visuals for the track ‘Mind Your Manners’. Breakfast is in stores right fucking now, go get it.

Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks (Alcala Remix)

Really fabulous remix from Alcala. This time he remixed the forever catchy “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People. If you dig this tune make sure to check out his remix he did for “The Beat Is Your Source” and more on his Soundcloud page.

Foster the People - Pumped Up Kicks (Alcala Remix) by Alcala

Beastie Boys - Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win (Full Length)

Your average rap video, this is not! In the 11-minute course of Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win, the plasticized trio gets shot at, shoots back, escapes in a submarine, takes Santigold waterskiing, and kills many bad guys.

The stupendous Spike Jonze video will please anyone who enjoyed Team America, likes toys murdering each other, yetis, fake snow, cheeky dialogue, knife-attacks, sniper rifles, torpedos, denouement, or parachuting. And, of course, the Beastie Boys. Watch it in HD for full toysplosion glee.

Balam Acab – “Apart”

Cool new track by Balam Acab. I don’t know what they call this genre, ambient maybe? Electro-Ambient-Chilling Pretty Hard-Wave. I don’t know, I like though.

BALAM ACAB - Apart by TriAngleRecords

Get Your Bass On

A few fun favorites for you to get your bass on this fine Monday: rockin’ glitch-hop from LA-based edIT, piano-laden chill-step from French Square Mode, and an especially bright and shiny Spor (aka Feed Me) dubstep remix from British Chasing Shadows.

Machine Drum - Let It (edIT RMX) by edIT

The Wheel (Square Mode Piano Edit) by Square Mode

Spor - Pacifica (Chasing Shadows Rmx) by Chasing Shadows Music

“Draw the stars” (FLeCK remix)

Very nice remix of Andreya Trianas "Drws the stars"

Andreya Triana - "Draw the stars" (FLeCK remix) by FLeCK

MYK – As Time Goes By

Today I’m serving something up very chilled indeed. MYK aka Michael Hodgson is only 17 but is already making some really original tracks. The piano samples are original and oh so good. His latest track ‘One Day’ is slow and peaceful at the moment but is going to get a drum and bass twist to it soon.

You Woke Me Up! - Andrew Bird

Oh how beautiful are the soft and delicate melodies of Andrew Bird. It reminds me of exploring the forest, going to areas of it that I have never explored before filled with a sense of wonder.

“I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.” -Walt Whitman

Calvin Harris - Feel So Close

Just days after premiering his new single on BBC Radio 1, Calvin Harris has dropped the music video for "Feel So Close". The potential summer hit is set to see an official release August 21st via Columbia.

Like the Scottish producers' last video ("Bounce"), most of the filming takes place in a sparse suburban town on the outskirts of the desert. This time around though, instead of Kelis and the Vegas strip, you get an old cowboy and cheerleaders. Still a good watch nonetheless. Check out the visual for "Feel So Close" below.

Widowspeak – Wicked Game (Chris Isaak Cover)

Widowspeak is a Brooklyn band with a lead singer who could melt the coldest of hearts. Seriously, Molly Hamilton’s smokey, sultry pipes are really working for me right now, particularly in her band’s cover of Chris Isaak’s dead-sexy 90s hit, “Wicked Games.”

The Cinematic Orchestra

The Cinematic Orchestra is a U.K.-based jazz and electronic outfit, created in the late 1990s by Jason Swinscoe, which records on the Ninja Tune independent record label.

Other members include Tom Chant (saxophone), Phil France (double bass), Luke Flowers (drums), Nick Ramm (piano), Stuart McCallum (guitar); former members include Jamie Coleman (trumpet), T. Daniel Howard (drums), Alex James (piano), and Patrick “PC” Carpenter (turntables).

In both live and studio context, the Cinematic Orchestra employ a live band which improvises along with a turntablist and electronic elements such as samples provided by Swinscoe. In their studio releases Swinscoe will often remix the live source material to produce a finished product that is seamless combination of live jazz improvisation with electronics, such that it is difficult to tell where the improvisation ends and the production begins. It is worth mentioning that in the sound of the Cinematic Orchestra the role of traditional solo instruments, such as piano or wind instruments, is not the same as in traditional jazz; instead of performing intricate solos they provide a mature accompaniment environment and quite often there is more space for the drums and the double bass to have a lead role.

Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts Feat. Adam Levine (Dillon Francis Remix) INSTRUMENTAL

Check out this great little remix of Stereo Hearts by Dillon Francis. Gym Class Heroes & Adam Levine of Maroon5 joined to create a sensational pop song with Stereo Hearts, but with Dillon taking and molding it into his own, the song takes new shape and gives you an extra kick.

Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts Feat. Adam Levine (Dillon Francis Remix) INSTRUMENTAL by DILLONFRANCIS

Shurik'n - Où je vis (Album)

Shurik'n Chang-Ti (real name Geoffroy Mussard) is a French hip hop artist from Marseille, born in 1966. He is one of the members of the highly successful group IAM, as well as a major solo artist. With his brother Faf Larage (Raphaël Mussard), he also is a member of the group La Garde.

Mussard was born in Marseille on 11 March 1966, with Malagasy and Réunionnais origins. In 1988, he met Akhenaton, with whom he formed IAM. Mussard adopted the stage name Shurik'n Chang-Ti, reflecting his interest in Oriental culture and his background in martial arts, such as judo, karate and kung fu. IAM released its first album, De la Planète Mars, in 1990.

Où je vis track listing:
1. Samurai
2. Ou Je Vis
3. Lef
4. Mon Clan
5. Jattends
6. Fugitif
7. Les Miens
8. Reves
9. Memoire
10. Esprit Anesthesie
11. Lettre
12. Oncleshe
13. Sur De Rien
14. Y'a Pas Le Cheix
15. Manifeste
16. Leve Mon Verre






Où je vis is one of the dopest albums ever, like ever ever ever...!

Grieves · On the Rocks - Video

Take a look at this music video for “On the Rocks”. Love what Grieves does with his vocals, it’s refreshing to hear among the hip-hop I gotta tread through each day.

GRIEVES "ON THE ROCKS" from Dugan O'Neal on Vimeo.

DeathStar - Ultraviolet Halo

DeathStar consists of the two electro-talents, MartyParty & Minnesota. Their first hit, remixing Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”, was featured on our Rompin Remixes of “Rolling in the Deep” compilation and started the mood off right with their Future Bass sound. Now the two have put out a new Ep, ULTRAVIOLET HALO, which brings a few classics forward and continues that futuristic shyt.

Most notable of the tracks, DeathStar remixes Wiz Khalifia’s “On My Level”. Not really a Khalifia fan, but damn is this hypnotizing, plus there’s a few dirty electro-bursts to boot. But as good as it is, the top pick goes to “Funk Soul” with fat drops from the Slimboy himself- FatBoy.. Slim. The next few are decent tracks, but not quite as memorable. They do, however, bring it for a “Seismic” ending.

Get ready for these two, it’s gonna be an intergalactic bassfest in the coming future.

DeathStar "ULTRAVIOLET HALO" EP by Minnesota