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Track Reviews

Lana Del Ray – Lolyta

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All controversy aside, so far we’ve only heard Lana Del Ray’s music speak for itself. The sunny and sultry “Lolyta” comes unreleased via the supposed Nevada LP. Miss Del Ray recently divulged some great info during an interview with GQ. Read the full interview here and get familiar with “Lolyta” below.

Lana Del Rey – Lolyta

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Rating 8.4

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10-07-11

Slow Magic – Sorry Safari (Giraffage Remix)

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Here goes a flavorful piece of dream pop in the form of a new Giraffage remix for Slow Magic’s “Sorry Safari”. This shit goes S.A.M. (sundrenched as a motherfucker). Get it.

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Rating 8.2

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10-07-11

Bluey Robinson – Showgirl (Labrinth ReeMix)

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Labrinth cut this ace remix or “reemix” of Bluey Robinson’s UK summer hit “Showgirl” as part of a new campaign for Reebook. More remixes to come.

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Rating 8.0

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10-07-11

RAVE’S FAVES: Wild Flag – Romance

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Wild Flag from Portland consists of members from Sleater-Kinney, Helium, and The Minders. This is a cool, quirky, upbeat track that reminds me a bit of Fiery Furnaces. Contributed by Bruce Rave

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10-06-11

CHLLNGR – Sundown (Feat. Coco O. of Quadron)

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Danish production dude and apparent abhorrer of vwls picks up fellow countrywoman and Queen of Danish R&B Quadron’s Coco O. for new track “Sundown”. The song’s bouncy grind and its eerie “You’re Runnin’ Out of Time” refrain actually counterpoint each other quite well. “Sundown” is a sharply executed piece of vocal electronic music. Get that Danish R&B.

CHLLNGR – Sundown (Feat. Coco O. of Quadron)

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Rating 8.1

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10-06-11

The Peach Kings – Easy

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LA’s Peach Kings are our new favorite band. The joyful slow roll of “Easy” will melt you instantly. Do not sleep.

The Peach Kings – Easy

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Rating 8.7

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10-06-11

Lianne La Havas – Gone

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We could not be more into this.

Lianne La Havas – Gone

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Rating 8.9

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10-06-11

Britney Spears – Dangerous

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Some unreleased Brit for your ears. The vaguely surf rock-y “Dangerous” walks a line somewhere between “Toxic”, “Livin’ La Vida Loca”, and maybe…. “Walking on the Sun” (Smash Mouth y’all!). Give our girl a spin below. (HCM)

Britney Spears – Dangerous

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Rating 8.0

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10-06-11

Nick Waterhouse & The Turn-keys – Some Place

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California-based, Nick Waterhouse & The Turn-keys’ “Some Place” puts a gritty, raw, and rhythmic spin on contemporary Jazz and R&B. The beginning vocals, reminiscent of the legendary Buddy Guy, are almost shriek-like and lets you know right away that you’re in for something special. The song has a loose and stirring flow and will have you putting your arm around your girlfriend/boyfriend in no time. Contributed by Trevor Meyer

Nick Waterhouse & The Turn-keys – Some Place

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Rating 8.2

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10-06-11

k-Os – Faith Pt. 2 (Feat. Drake)

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Two of T.O.’s nost requested reconnect on this rework of “Faith” from k-Os’ Anchorman mixtape of last year. AMERICA: k-os rips. Get familiar.

k-Os – Faith Pt. 2 (Feat. Drake)

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Rating 8.1

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10-05-11

Hot As Sun – Come Come (Feat. Freddie Gibbs) (The Kickdrums Remix)

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The Kickdrums remix of “Come Come” by LA band Hot As Sun is about as sick as gets. Ominous “Ready or Not Here I Come” horns and strings frame a dope as hell 808 and an excellent gloomy female voiced hook. Yeah, all that and a verse from Gangsta Gibbs! (WHAT?) Where’d that come from? Don’t ask questions, hit the track.

Hot As Sun – Come Come (Feat. Freddie Gibbs) (The Kickdrums Remix)

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Rating 8.8

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10-05-11

Lana Del Rey – Video Games (Jamie Woon Refix)

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Wow, so much cool shit going on in this remix (What else would you expect from J. Woon?). Garage, 90’s hip hop, 00’s hip hop, EDM, all those references and more are there. Jamie had a great track to work with but wow (again). We would LOVE to hear more Jamie Woon remixes! Keep’em comin’ Jamie!

Lana Del Rey – Video Games (Jamie Woon Refix)

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Rating 8.7

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10-05-11