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Avicii – Silhouettes: an indie crossover hit?
Genre: House, Progressive House
May 23, 2012Avicii’s latest single “Silhouettes” receives acclamation from an unexpected and influential source. . .the almighty Pitchfork
Feed Me expresses frustration with ‘the game’
Genre: Electronic
Apr 18, 2012This morning Feed Me jumped on his Facebook fan page to express frustration with what he describes as the ‘greatest game in the world’ – sticking to talking points and [...]
Azealia Banks and Diplo “F*ck Up the Fun” [MP3]
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop
Mar 25, 2012Well, this is certainly a collaboration that was “written in the stars.” It seemed only a matter of time until the omnipresent Diplo took an interest in the compelling, young rapper [...]
New tracks from Brenmar, Pictureplane and LILINTERNET featured on free mixtape
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Progressive House, Trance
Mar 15, 2012The Worldwide Gallery Traxx 2012 Mixtape is based upon somewhat of an idiosyncratic concept. Featuring nine tracks from the likes of: Brenmar, M.E.S.H., Craxxxmurf, Dju Dju, Pictureplane, Asa Cossaboom, Slava, [...]
Why do you fail to recognize beauty?
Genre: Alternative
Feb 20, 2012A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Download 2 new tracks from Diplo’s Express Yourself – EP
Genre: Electro House
Feb 17, 2012Hey Diplo, did you not say back in December that the Express Yourself – EP would be released in January?! Well, that never happened. It’s okay though Dip, we know you’re [...]
The emergent genre you’ll hear at 2012 festivals, and the spectre of Studio 54
Genre: Electronic
Jan 28, 2012Every year, between October and December, major studios like to release their Oscar contenders… It’s a time of year where releases are characterized by serious writing, director-driven filmmaking, and demanding [...]
Existance – Miles Apart EP
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, UK Garage
Jan 24, 2012It’s only been one year since the birth of Edinburgh, UK-based netlabel Cut Records but their ninth release and first of 2012 is a rightful indication of Cut’s maturity. Founded [...]
Mickey Moonlight and the Time Axis Manipulation Corporation – Review
Genre: Alternative, Electronic
Dec 13, 2011Mickey Moonlight is one of today’s most eccentric Electro producers. The British Ed Banger constituent has released two EPs to date, and likes to describe his music as ‘Science Fiction [...]
Actually… Your Grandma Doesn’t F*cking DJ.
Genre: Electronic
Dec 10, 2011I had an interesting conversation with a friend last night after attending Control @ The Avalon, where Daedelus and Nosaj Thing were playing. I’m not sure why I haven’t brought [...]
Ice Cube Celebrates the Eames [Video]
Genre: Hip Hop
Dec 10, 2011TIL the difference between the 405 and the 110 is the type of traffic – bougie and gangsta, respectively. Ice Cube Celebrates The Eames for Pacific Standard Time the birth [...]
Re:mix Lab Update – Kickoff and RE:Generation ft Skrillex, DJ Premier, Erykah Badu, Crystal Method
Genre: Alternative, Electronic, Hip Hop
Dec 9, 2011So Re:mix Lab is half over, and I am half dead from the series of open-bar x no-cover parties that have been running this week down at 401 S. Main [...]
Low Tide for Chill Wave?
Genre: Alternative, Electronic
Nov 28, 2011Sorry about making you spit your vodka-redbull all over your macbook, but Salacious (an electronic music blog) is totally about to write about Neon Indian (an alleged rock band). Bizarre, [...]
Ambitious Producer ‘Aech_Rom’ Sedates and Stimulates
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Drum & Bass, Electronic, Techno
Oct 14, 2011Thomas J. Rubeli, a.k.a. Aech_Rom, is a relatively unknown producer from Switzerland who makes beautiful and inspired electronic music. Although one might be inclined to label Aech_Rom as Drum & Bass or [...]
Crush On You – Brodinski Remix
Genre: Tech House
Oct 7, 2011The times have certainly changed since The Jets. Brodinski’s rendition makes this ELECTRIC. Yet to be released. Nero – Crush On You (Brodinski Rmx) by Brodinski
James Blake Plays Toronto, Chides Contemporaries for Abandoning the Ethos of Dubstep
Rainy weather aside, the atmosphere at James Blake’s performance at the Phoenix Concert Hall was one of unreserved anticipation. The crowd that filled the Phoenix was a soggy, but eclectic, [...]
Justice – Audio, Video, Disco EP Review
Genre: Electro House, Electronic
Sep 30, 2011Justice has come back with a vengeance, and is on the cusp of one of this years most anticipated releases. Ed Banger proprietor Busy P is certainly up living up [...]
Max Aristid – Flight of the Bumble Bee
Genre: Electronic
Sep 19, 2011Max Aristid – Flight of the Bumble Bee by Dancewax Recordings I was derping on the internets, as is my habit while I’m watching the clock and waiting to [...]
More Drama Surrounding Avicii vs Leona Lewis Tracks
Genre: Electronic
Aug 6, 2011For back story on this issue you can refer to two of my earlier articles here and here. The Guardian is reporting that Leona Lewis is facing a potential injunction, [...]
Preview Modeselektor’s Upcoming Third LP ‘Monkeytown’
Genre: Electro House, Synth Pop & Indie Dance
Aug 3, 2011F.Y.I. the beloved German electronic duo of Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary a.k.a. ‘Modeselektor’ are set to drop their new album “Monkeytown” on September 30. To save us the agony [...]
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