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Chase Bissett / September 7, 2012 3:00 pm
If you’re down with smooth rhythmic deep house, this is the EP for you. Released on Steve Bug’s underground label, Poker Flat, this four track release is an awesome musical experience. Italian producer Nico Lahs grew up playing the drums and overtime honed his musical skills towards electronic music. His love for percussion is noticeable in his music through the [...]
Kevin Piaskowski / September 5, 2012 6:16 pm
The Trap Phenomenon Trap music: it’s impossible to miss it these days. The Internet is overflowing with producers, both new and established, creating a new, more refined interpretation of what is classically known as trap. Personally, I’ve dubbed it Future Trap. I’m going to spare you the history of trap music, you can browse Wikipedia at your leisure if you’re [...]
Grant Wachob / August 30, 2012 2:29 pm
SoCal clothing brand SLVDR just put out their Fall collection and an amazing videobook to accompany it. The videobook was filmed in Yosemite National Park and set to the Emancipator song “Soon It Will Be Cold Enough to Build Fires.” This collection is focusing on the shift from the warm summer to the cooler fall months. “Attainable luxury summarizes the [...]
Paul Hinchliff / August 27, 2012 6:55 pm
From pulse pounding, hectic drum lines, to repeating trance-state, interwoven melodies and lyrics, Dan Deacon is a true master of his genre. His latest and eighth release, America, represents a broadening and deepening of his original style. The nine-track America comes off as a love letter to the land itself, casting aside all of the problems an American may come [...]
Chase Bissett / August 27, 2012 5:25 pm
Dirtybird’s famous barbecues in San Francisco’s Gold Gate Park have earned quite a reputation for being known as one of the best times around. Having set up barbecues at Miami’s music week and at a location in London for their Hatched Tour, these guys are quickly becoming known as the DJs best enjoyed with a burger and a beer. In [...]
Justin Peck / August 22, 2012 7:00 pm
Street fashion brand Kenzo and New Era just collaborated to birth a collection of hats that steer away from the New Era norm. This array of head gear features the standard New Era fitted cap with floral and striped patterns by Kenzo. Stitched on to the front of the hat is a traditional Kenzo logo in a wide range of [...]
Paul Hinchliff / August 21, 2012 8:31 pm
A friend of mine once described Reptar’s sound as “panty-dropping, synth bump-n-thump.” I don’t know why, but to him, that was a negative comment. In 2011, I heard Reptar’s five track EP Oblangle Fizz Y’all at a party and had to get it. My mind was blown by the interlaced synth and guitar sounds as well as the peculiar vocals [...]
Clayton Skulski / August 16, 2012 6:30 pm
Well friends, the future of music is here. Over the past year or so, we have seen a massive rise in the popularity of bass music, and consequently we have seen a substantial decrease in the quality and originality of bass music as well. But I don’t need to sit here and tell all you tried and true bass heads [...]
Kevin Piaskowski / August 15, 2012 6:38 pm
Thriftworks is Jake Atlas. More importantly, however, Thriftworks represents the future. The sound is defined by being undefinable. To put it simply, it’s psychedelic future bass. If you’re familiar with the movement, kudos to you. If not, start taking notes. Bass music is experiencing a renaissance. The amount of talent out there is unbelievable, Jake Atlas is just one prime [...]
Chase Bissett / August 14, 2012 11:52 am
Hey all! Hope this hot summer weather is treating everyone nicely. Today I have some proper Italian techno house to share with you all from DJ and producer Aniello Federico aka, Hollen. Having begun his experimentation with electronic music at the young age of 14, Federico has constantly been involved with his art. Each of his tracks are carefully engineered [...]