The transgalactic visuals for Kenton Slash Demon’s Matter totally knocked us out. (The song’s pretty sick too). Check it below.
Kenton Slash Demon – MatterInfo
Rating: 8.3
The transgalactic visuals for Kenton Slash Demon’s Matter totally knocked us out. (The song’s pretty sick too). Check it below.
Kenton Slash Demon – MatterRating: 8.3
Somebody out in the streets better call out Savoy cause he fucking murders this. The first 45 seconds of the track with its spaciousness (the use of space in the cut is next level), its subterranean claps and dub echoes, is the sort of shit you’d want scrawled across your tombstone (If tombstones had audio function.) And then the drop. And we’re finished. Murder.
Damian Marley – Welcome to Jamrock (Savoy Remix)Rating: 8.6
Ok, so prob the most crotch grabbing reference since MJ (RIP) but the vocal/song are so fucking good we can forgive. As featured by Mistajam as his Jam Hot on Sat Nite, this live acoustic version of the UK songstress’ electrorock track is about 1000 miles ahead of the original.
Jessie J – Do It Like a Dude (Acoustic)Rating: 8.3
Take It Back is new from NYC-based singer/songwriter Dani Elliott. What a great song. From the warm guitar strums on the tune’s silky verse to the subtle organ flourishes of it’s feel good chorus, the song has near perfect instrumentation. And Dani’s voice? Wow. Think Corinne Bailey Rae, Think Jill Scott, Think Ella Fitzgerald. Think that sonorous smoothness that connects those three voices. That’s where Dani is.
Dani Elliott – Take It BackRating: 8.2
The Radio Rip of this new Deadmau5 jam leaked to the web last week. Here goes the CDQ. This tune goes so hard, like anybody else in the electro game even has a chance right now. Over.
Deadmau5 – Right This SecondRating: 8.4
Wow wow wow. Adele just went next level. Songs like “Rolling in the Deep” are why we do this.
Adele – Rolling in the Deeprating: 9.0
Scoping the interwebs for jams you’ve prob come across the name Olivier Daysoul. (He’s collaborated w Hudson Mohawke, Dam-funk, Mike Slott and others.) Maybe you’re even you’re into him already (Props to you.) If not, let this sun soaked bossatronic remix of “In the Now” by Dutch DJ Duke Hugh be your introduction.
Olivier Daysoul – In The Now (Duke Hugh Bossatronic Remix)rating: 8
Jay Elec links up with his new boss (Jay-Z) to rap about his old boss (Sean Combs). The-Dream and Charlotte Gainsbourg also feature.
Jay Electronica – Shiny Suit Theory (Feat. Jay-Z, The-Dream & Charlotte Gainsbourg)rating: 8.1
A believable cover of the classic Neil Young tune by UK singer-songwriter Laura Marling. The feel of the recording is that as if it was conceived within the space of a half-imagined dream; somewhere between the gravity of the song’s subject matter and the ethereal, airy, buoyant quality of Laura’s vocal performance. Produced by Jack White.
Laura Marling – The Needle and the Damage Donerating: 8.3
Current tourmates Gaslamp Killer, Daedalus and Free the Robots link up here for this killer remix of the track for “Impulse”. The song’s gentle opening of subtle beeps and plastic-sounding noise fades is more warning than invitation. Shit gets heavy. Bass blasts, drums thump, hips and shoulders begin to shake and sooner than you’re awareness can catch up; you’re out your seat and you’re on the floor, you’re letting the beat rock. (At least that’s what happened to us.)
Gaslamp Killer and Daedelus – Impulse (Free the Robots Remix)rating: 8.1
Brooklyn chillwave collective Small Black paid a visit to Club Underground at The Echo in Los Angeles last Friday. The band delivered their blend of organized chaos to a packed house of Friday-night musical thrill seekers, rightfully amped after solid sets from unsung heroes of the eve Young Prisms and Class Actress.
Small Black are a thought provoking band. To me they seemed the type of band who’s live show could make or break the way you perceive their vision. After several listens through their New Chain LP, their live experience only seemed to become more relevant to me. I had already fallen in love with the endless overtones which ring throughout “Weird Machines” with its clever melody complementing a simple syncopated rhythm. There was a vision here and I needed to experience it live.
These New Yorkers had a full sound, both bold and ambitious. There was plenty energy, but this was, after all, chillwave… and leave it to any LA crowd to acknowledge that. While listening I’d noticed that like many acts who use an album’s recording to paint a picture, the live experience felt different. This is what I was looking for. Stripped down and raw… what’s the statement? On tape, a layered sound of airy synths echoing to all-hell, melodic vocal buried in, became two live synths, bass and a full drum kit. As were my impressions of the album, moments lacked genuineness; But also like the album, certain musical ideas were translated into significant statements. Next enter the irony of their ‘chillwave’ label, these dudes were a rock band playing on different equipment.
There was among the gathered masses a genuine sense of excitement to see Small Black. Their timely LP and enthusiastic performance says a lot for other bands on the scene. “Camouflage” felt even more reminiscent of an abstract take on The Cure’s “Pictures of You”, and it became clear “Search Party” ordered for dancing. “Weird Machines” remains a standout even with it’s stripped down sound live. It’s a song of true writing substance. Set closer “Photojournalist” was no doubt a pleaser and half the audience had dispersed by the time the band came out for an encore.
Small black had left me with a new perspective on their vision. Which is what I wanted. I’d recalled one of their banterings about between songs. “LA is the most realist shit on the west coast.” Right. Now, where’s that New Chain LP?
Small Black – CamouflageSmall Black info / buy Small Black music
Class Actress info
Young Prisms info
Classic shit from ’96 from Ms. Braxton.
Toni Braxton – You’re Makin’ Me High (Remix) (Feat. Foxy Brown)