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Track Reviews

Kanye West – Theraflu

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Literally out of nowhere Kanye drops off a brand new heater. We think “Theraflu” will be appearing on DJ Khaled’s upcoming LP. Get with it.

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Rating 8.5

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04-04-12

Rebecca Ferguson – Glitter & Gold (Cahill Remix)

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UK R&B songstress and X-Factor alum Rebecca Ferguson gets a sharp throwback 90’s dance-esque push via a new remix from producer Cahill. Cahill’s mix has all the big beats and bombast (and huge vocals!) that classics in this genre are defined by. 100% pure love.

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Rating 8.1

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04-04-12

Bass Drum of Death – I Wanna Be Forgotten

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Bass Drum of Death just fucked up your day. “I Wanna Be Forgotten” is the sort of meat and guts rock and roll we only wish we heard more of. BDD are two dudes from Mississippi that recorded their record using a laptop and USB microphone (and the aforementioned BASS DRUM OF DEATH). Tune in below.

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Rating 8.4

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04-04-12

Star Slinger – Bad Bitches (Feat. Stunnaman & Lil B)

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A banger that actually bangs. Star Slinger’s production on new track “Bad Bitches” is crazy; the intersection of so many diverse yet dope styles. (classic soul, southern booty rap, even world music) “Bad Bitches” is the new b3sci anthem.

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Rating 8.7

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04-04-12

The Vaccines – Why Should I Love You (R. Stevie Moore Cover)

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The Vaccines lads take on R Stevie Moore’s classic “Why Should I Love You” as part of their limited edition Record Store Day split 7″ release on April 21. There will only be 500 copies of this one pressed so it’s probably best to start standing in line at your favorite record store around… now.

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Rating 8.5

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04-04-12

Bastille – One Night Love Affair

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L.A. dance duo Bastille are back at you with a sweet new jam “One Night Love Affair”. On the track, the guys sample the great rare disco track “Caught Up” by Inner Life (which you should also check on if you’re up on some eassssy listening). “ONLA” is a king size foot tapper that demands your immediate attention. Get on with your bad self.

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Rating 8.2

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04-04-12

Martin Solveig – The Night Out (TheFatRat Remix)

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So that Martin Solveig remix EP rips pretty hard. In addition to this TheFatRat 5-alive re-spin of “The Night Out”, are (as you’ve prob heard by now) remixes from Madeon, A-Trak, & a co-mix from Solveig & A-Trak. TheFatRat takes it there on the electro-house tip resoundedly stamping down another choice cut in his burgeoning remix canon.

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Rating 8.3

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04-03-12

JONES – Don’t Walk Out

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“Don’t Walk Out” is the sort of dark, baritone driven electro pop that one might come to expect from an ex-champion boxer turned musician. There’s little else to be known about the UK artist JONES. Check out his debut EP Cometh the Hour at his website here.

JONES – Don’t Walk Out

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Rating 8

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04-03-12

Trails and Ways – Tereza

Contributed by Chris Gedos

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Trails and Ways’ new single, “Tereza”, from their forthcoming Trilingual LP, exhibits a startling diversity to their musicianship. They have multiple members who can deliver captivating vocals which are equally articulate and soulful. Like the previously posted “No Wisdom”, “Tereza” is genre-bending at its finest, probably too intelligent for commercial airplay but recognizable from :01 and gripping throughout. This is the sort of music you’d put on a mix for a significant other in the days before such overt romanticism became hokey and maudlin.

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Rating 8.1

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04-03-12

Nina Nesbitt – The Apple Tree [VIDEO]

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Nina Nesbitt has just released this self-shot (mostly) and self-directed video for the title track to her forthcoming debut studio EP, The Apple Tree. The 17 year old songstress out of Edinburgh has already performed for stadium sized crowds while on tour with the likes of Example, Ed Sheeran and Passenger (the latter two making cameos in the video), in preparation for the EP’s May 7th release. “The Apple Tree” leans heavily on the type of acoustic pop perfection that first caught the world’s attention on Nesbitt’s Live Take release from late last year. Take a peak at this Brit on the rise and at what’s to come below.

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Rating 8.1

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04-03-12

Sub Focus – Out of the Blue (Feat. Alice Gold)

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Sub Focus’ big new single “Out of the Blue” gets a dazzling video treatment. Don’t miss it.

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Rating 8.1

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04-02-12

Killer Mike – Don’t Die (Prod. El-P)

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Mike Bigga and El-P have a collaborative album in the works (which means you need to be psyched) called R.A.P. music. “Don’t Die” is the third pass from the project and is 100% live. Anytime El-P is on the boards is a must listen and Mike is definitely on his A-game here. Listen NOW.

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Rating 8.2

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04-02-12