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Track Reviews

SULK – Back In Bloom

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SULK are one band probably not shy on excitement for the upcoming Stone Roses upcoming reunion tour. “Back In Bloom” takes the band’s Monkey Man & co.-aping to a bridge further than previous releases. “Back in Bloom” sounds of a band in transition, a young band starting to piece together an individual sound. The track is a step forward for the UK band and we look forward to what will be next.

SULK – Back In Bloom

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Rating 8.0

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10-31-11

ASAP Rocky – Leaf (Feat. Main Attrakionz) (Prod. Clams Casino)

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ASAP, MA, Clams. Witness. ASAP squad, ASAP team.

ASAP Rocky – Leaf (Feat. Main Attrakionz) (Prod. Clams Casino)

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Rating 8.3

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10-31-11

Flux Pavilion & Doctor P – Superbad

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Fresh from the playlist of Zane Lowe to your speakers, it’s the mega “Superbad”, a new collaborative track from Flux Pavilion & Doctor P. It’s electric when these two work together on a track and “Superbad”, although a bit different (read less dubstep) than you might think it’d be, does not disappoint. Spin it below.

Flux Pavilion & Doctor P – Superbad

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Rating 8.4

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10-31-11

Troumaca – Fire

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Troumaca, a dub outfit from Birmingham UK, bring the sort of tropical-influenced “bounce-swagger” that only the Midlands can provide. Check their catch debut “Fire” below.

Troumaca – Fire

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Rating 8.0

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10-31-11

Afrojack – Lionheart

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“Lionheart”, the big new single from Afrojack, should have enough punch in the break to get all four of your limbs into a serious frenzy.

Afrojack – Lionheart

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Rating 8.3

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10-29-11

Mark Ronson – A La Modeliste (feat. Erykah Badu, Mos Def & Dap Kings)

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“A La Modeliste” brings Mr. Ronson and an all star cast of features together for a collaboration taken from the forthcoming new Grammy associated RE:GENERATION documentary expected early 2012. The documentary brings together a plethora of popular and iconic producers with artists from different generations. Get familiar with ReGeneration here.

Mark Ronson – A La Modeliste (feat. Erykah Badu, Mos Def & Dap Kings)

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Rating 8.3

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10-28-11

Fiona – Boy Toy (Shit Like That Dubstep Remix)

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If your like us and you like to spend your days pondering the future of music, then looking forward to the next wave of pop stars, Germany’s Fiona seems to fit a likely picture. Take this fresh dub refix on her debut single “Boy Toy”. It hits hard, it has the hooks, and it’s got a story. In other words it’s not hard to believe that Fiona was a member of former German girl group Lollipops, but it is pretty shocking that she’s only 15 years old! Artist for the radar.

Fiona – Boy Toy (Shit Like That Dubstep Remix)

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Rating 7.8

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10-28-11

Low Roar – Patience x Low Roar

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Low Roar is the new project of Ryan Karazija. His forthcoming self-titled debut is a stunning example of pensive songmanship. Formerly of Bay Area band Audrey Sessions, Ryan had moved to Iceland where he ultimately found his voice with Low Roar. A voice that’s delicate yet dauntless. Get familiar with Low Roar and be sure to pick up the LP on November 1 as the first release on Andrew Scheps’ new Tonequake label. Forthcoming US West Coast tour dates below:

11/2/11 – San Jose @ The Blank Club
11/3/11 – Oakland @ The Uptown Nightclub
11/6/11 – San Louis Obispo @ Frog and Peach
11/7/11 – Hollywood @ Hotel Cafe
11/8/11 – San Diego @ Tin Can Ale House
11/9/11 – Los Angeles @ THE MINT
11/10/11 – Echo Park, LA @ LOT 1

Low Roar – Patience

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Rating 9

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10-27-11

RAVE’S FAVE: Pete Molinari – Streetcar Named Desire

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Pete Molinari hails from the UK. This song was brought onto my Moheak Music Meeting show and got a unanimous thumbs-up. It’s a feel good track with an old school country vibe. Not what you will usually find in this space, but that’s the idea. Contributed by Bruce Rave

Pete Molinari – Streetcar Named Desire

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Check out Bruce’s “Go Deep” show on Friday’s around 2p Pacific, 5p Eastern. Also listen to past shows at Bruce’s blog and follow Bruce on Twitter.

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10-27-11

League – How Do I Know EP

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Los Angeles-London based LEAGUE has just released their second EP How Do I Know. The EP offers a diverse array of rhythms and melodies. The title track “How Do I Know” draws a stark connection to the hums of classic British shoegazers, Ride and My Bloody Valentine. “Your World” is a poppy, feel good track with a nice organ hook. If you dig dream pop, or flanging in general, you’ll be into this one. The third track, “The Shore” offers a more psychedelic, surf-driven feel and is a nice closer to this EP. Contributed by Trevor Meyer

League – Your World

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Rating 8

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10-27-11

The Killers – Ultra Violet (Light My Way) [U2 Cover]

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The Killers offer their new take on U2’s “Ultra Violet (Light My Way)” via Q magazine’s 20th anniversary covers album for Achtung Baby. Kudos to Flowers on his Bono-esque delivery. More at Q.

The Killers – Ultra Violet (Light My Way)

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Rating 8.2

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10-27-11

Eddy Current Suppression Ring – You Don’t Care

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The lads from down under conjure up yet another face melting tribute to garage punk. “You Don’t Care” is just a taste off the band’s new forthcoming 22 track So Many Things LP.

Eddy Current Suppression Ring – You Don’t Care

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Rating: 8

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10-27-11