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Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Techno
Shlohmo – Rained the Whole Time (Nicolas Jaar Remix) [Stream]
Last week, it seemed that a large percentage of the electronic ‘blogosphere’ hype was (rightfully) centred around Shlohmo’s Vacation -EP. On top of that, the L.A. producer finally dropped a studio recording of his “Crew Love” remix (check that out here if you haven’t already). However, this week, the tides have turned and Shlohmo is the one receiving [...]
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Hip Hop
Drake feat. The Weeknd – Crew Love (Shlohmo Remix) [MP3]
Who ever thought Take Care standout “Crew Love” could get any sexier? Well, thanks to L.A. beatmaker Shlohmo it just did. After a live rip of the remix managed to reach the ears of Abel Tesfaye, The Weeknd ringleader took to his Tumblr and promptly requested that Shlohmo record a studio version. That recording is now available [...]
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Synth Pop & Indie Dance
Category: Audio
Teen Daze – Brooklyn Sunburn [MP3]
Here’s a new track from Abbotsford, British Columbia artist Teen Daze. I’m reluctant to call it “chillwave” (that’s sooo 2010) but the dreamy synths and elated atmosphere toootally vibe that way. Whatever man, forget labels…”Brooklyn Sunburn” is simply a sumptuous slice of sunny synth pop. You know, like dance music for hipsters. If you’re into this, [...]
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Electronic, Synth Pop & Indie Dance
Category: Audio, Featured Artist, Music Videos, News, Video
Virtual Boy – Let Go [MP3]
Yesterday, Alpha Pup Records dropped the second single from the debut album of intriguing electronic duo Virtual Boy. I can’t say that I’ve heard any buzz surrounding the album or Virtual Boy for that matter, so, I’ve taken it upon myself to put this “buzzwagon” in motion. “Let Go” opens with a vocoder that is curiously reminiscent of [...]
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, UK Garage
Category: Album Review, Audio, Music Commentary
Existance – Miles Apart EP
It’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 by DJ/Producer/Designer DFRNT in January 2011, Cut plays host to an assemblage of upstart UK producers. Suave, chilled-out dub-techno with elements of UK garage is [...]
Genre: Deep House, Downtempo and Chill House
Category: DJ Mix, Saturday Mixcast
Cal – fuckmusic
My latest mixtape titled fuckmusic celebrates a number of changes in my life recently which have affected a shift in my musical taste. It’s a highly curated hour of deep house music that I hope you’ll pop on during your most personal moments by yourself, with your partner, and with your friends. There are several [...]
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Dubstep, Techno
Category: Audio
Objekt to Release New EP on Hessle Audio
Objekt’s brooding soundscapes are best suited for dark rooms with just enough bass bins too many. Porcupine is the most accessible track and features a brooding acid line and pulsating percussive elements. Cactus is the type of song reserved for earl in the night or earlier in the morning. Simple in its complexity. stream the [...]
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Dubstep, UK Garage
Category: Audio
Sbtrkt – Atomic Peace (Unreleased from 2009)
SBTRKT put this track up on his Soundcoud today. Originally produced in 2009 it features samples that were never cleared and the track was never given an official release. It aired on Marry Ann Hobbes BBC Radio 1 show (RIP), which is also embedded here. SBTRKT will be performing live at both Coachella and Ultra [...]
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Hip Hop
Category: Album Review, Audio, Reviews
Listen to ‘Kitsch Genius’, the New EP from Ryan Hemsworth
Still riding the success of last year’s magnificent LP ‘No Plans‘, Halifax native and progressive hip-hop producer Ryan Hemsworth has generously released upon us a brand new EP entitled ‘Kitsch Genius‘. 2011 was a big year for Mr. Hemsworth to say the least. He produced several tracks for the up-and-coming Green Ova rapper Shady Blaze, remixed the legendary [...]
Genre: Deep House, Downtempo and Chill House, Drum & Bass, Dubstep, House, Moombahton, Nu-Disco, Progressive House, Synth Pop & Indie Dance, Trance, UK Funky, UK Garage
Category: Audio, Best of 2011
The Top Fifty Electronic Albums of 2011 [Best of 2011 Series]
The following list is my humble attempt to create an all-encompassing, comprehensive list of the best electronic full-length albums of the past year. I tried to include all genres as best I could: everything from the avant-garde to synth pop/indie dance is covered. I welcome any objections to the list, and I am sure there [...]
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