This track by Jantsen and Dirt Monkey, entitled "Freaks," is brought to us by the label Kairos Audio, and packs some serious heat. It is anthemic, promoting solidarity among the freaks of this world. Not simply because of the title and lyrical presence in the words calling out for freaks, but because this is a track to bounce to with your squad, make it clap with your girl, and … [Read more...]
All In w Kehlani – #songsfromscratch by Mr. Carmack
Mr. Carmack's music breathes life. He is a monster producer, known for a certain mystique. An air that comes along with the bragging rights that seems to follow this industry's most talented, and most elusive, bedroom producers. Everywhere they go, which most of the time isn't very far for these introverts that aren't DJs, but tried and true producers. Carmack is getting out … [Read more...]
Lorde, Disclosure Making New Tunes, and having oreo milkshakes
It has been a busy day for bloggers in the music industry. After a fairly calm New Music Tuesday, comes a rush of new music and music news. The latest on our plates was picked up from Pitchfork, as they caught a very interesting tweet from the likes of everyone's favorite femme fatale singer Lorde. We haven't heard much of anything in the way of a follow up to her acclaimed … [Read more...]
N.W.A. Reunion Concert Slated to Coincide Straight Outta Compton Film Biopic
The announcement of Straight Outta Compton for me, and I assume many OG gangster rap fans, was above everything else bittersweet. N.W.A. has been long gone. Ice Cube makes movies and Dr. Dre makes billions and beats. I got over it. I revisited my love for this group that said mother f*ck the police, and pretty much put their very specific genre on the map. The thing is, the … [Read more...]
Ten Walls Dropped From Agency, Label & Major Festivals Following Homophobic Comments
You may remember Lithuanian artist Ten Walls aka Marijus Adomaitis aka Mario Basanov for the hit he made called, "Walking with Elephants." You may not remember him at all, and quite frankly, even if you do, it is time to forget. Another artist has ruined their career in just a few moves, which included some homophobic remarks via a Facebook status. The homophobic remarks … [Read more...]
Over One Thousand Words on Ryan Hemsworth’s New Mix
No, Frank & Oak is not another name you've slept on. They've got a Soundcloud, but the only thing they produce that's fire is clothing. Yet here is their name in lights. Bright, sexy, sheerly brilliant lights at that, getting to be this close to Ryan Hemsworth, whose luminous talent is crisp, unique, and unrivaled in this industry. A music world of menial, meaningless, … [Read more...]
Premiere: Future – Move that Dope (Woolymammoth & QUIX Remix)
By no means do we intend to sound pretentious when we say things like this, there are certain things you, as listeners and readers are expected to know. For instance, Future's 'Move That Dope,' featuring Pharrell Williams and Pusha T, is a track that has been bumped in the sets and mixes of many DJs/Producers in the game, and if you don't know the original track, then I am … [Read more...]
Build The Cities (ft. Kerli) – Karma Fields (Grabbitz Remix)
Buffalo born Grabbitz brings us this release on Monstercat, with a remix of the original hit, "Build The Cities," from Karma Fields ft. Kerli. Karma Fields stay off the beaten path, with a super original vibe, probably one of the catalysts for the team of remixers that followed the release of the original tune. It is apparent why such a work was chosen by Project 46, Rootkit, … [Read more...]
