Mr. “Drank in My Cup” Kirko Bangz (the similarly of which to Kurt Cobain took me ages to suss out) is prepping the release of his debut LP Bigger Than Me. The Houston-based Bangz is accompanied on the chill sounds in the cut of “Rich” by mainstream R&B newcomer August Alsina on the hook. We like it.
Kirko Bangz 
(Official)
Rating 8.5
Ty Segall’s God? label announces a new 7″ from Running. “Totally Fired” is a 3 minutes 25 exercise in tightly-wound feedback guitars and aggro rhythms. July 22 is the date to know for “Totally Fired”‘s release.
Running (Label)
Rating 8.3
18 year-old Norwegian producer wonderkid Bearson (who’s remix w/ FlicFlac for Ben Leftwich’s “Pictures” went to #1 on Hypem) excels again on similarly breathy-vocal’d source material UK buzz blog favorite Astronomyy. Bearson’s mix is easy on the ears while still having a bit of bump for the party playlist and the Youtube channels.
Bearson 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.3
Teleman was formed by three members of the former UK band Pete and the Pirates, and “23 Floors Up” is a beauty that comes from their recently released ‘Breakfast’ album. It’s one of 2014’s prettiest tracks to date. The opening lyrics are “Another day waking up with your conscience stuck in your hotel room 23 floors up”. It’s about how people come and go in our lives, and how that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The song’s free flowing feel provides a mode of relaxation that might prompt you to take a slow wander on your own. You never know who or what might be around the corner. By Bruce Rave
Teleman 
(Facebook)
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Team Carousel spin their great 80’s pop-referencing sound to The Night VI’s “Wonderlust” single to very strong results. “Wonderlust” is due July 22nd on Duly Noted.
The Night VI 
(Facebook)
Carousel 
(Facebook)
Rating: 8.3
“Skin” is the debut track from 22 year old Briton Luke Osborne. House-referencing but with a depth and visceral quality, “Skin” is a very impressive first track. Mr. Osborne is at work now on his debut EP, who’s release is expected later this year.
Luke Osborne (Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.3
Toronto-based OVO-affiliated and the featured vocal on Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home” Majid Jordan put the remainder of the alt-R&B genre in a vice on the very impressive “A Place Like This”.
Majid Jordan 
(Soundcloud)
Rating: 8.7
Unknown band Bad Sounds drop demo for very skilled and polished pop of “Living Alone”. With a sound seemingly ripped straight out your local Urban Outfitters (this is track is alternative radio ready right now), we’re making the easy guess that unknown Bad Sounds are about to become a lot more known.
Bad Sounds (Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
