Albums, Electronic, Mashups, Mix | The Hood Internet – Trillwave 3
Posted by mimada on August 14, 2013
Ahhhhhhh could not be more excited to share the latest release from The Hood Internet. So they’ve got this thing called Trillwave, which is basically a seamless, sensual, and poetic synthesis of popular hip hop vocals over chill, indie instrumental counterparts that make you wonder, Why weren’t these jams paired up before…? And the third installment of Trillwaves does not disappoint. MISHKA really hit the nail on the head by describing Trillwave as the type of mixtape for “when you have to entertain a mixed crowd, or if you need to take a long drive with someone who doesn’t worship at a temple for 808s for church bells.” And, in accordance with the rising trend, Trillwave 3 features quite a few subtle tributes to the sweet and sexy R&B of the 90’s. Oh, radical baby.
You can, and absolutely should, download the previous Trillwaves straight from The Hood Internet’s website here. And catch the tracklist after the break, especially my favorite pairings including Kanye West vs Daft Punk, Miguel vs RL Grime and Kendrick, Drake, and Giraffage.
LIVE FOR THE TRILL.
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Albums, Hip-Hop | KYLE – Beautiful Loser (Album)
Posted by J_Salzer on August 12, 2013
Often times when I post an artist’s music, it is the last we see of them. They could be a one hit wonder, not release anything else worthy of posting, or a million other things. KYLE’s presence on Fresh New Tracks has been anything but infrequent. He appears often, and he always brings the heat. Last week, the man released his first ever album, and let me tell you, it’s phenomenal. I’ve been a fan of KYLE’s music since the beginning of last summer, and I knew this 20 year old would be doing big things within a year. And he proved me right. KYLE is on the edge of blowing up, so hop on the bandwagon now before it explodes. Stream the album in its entirety below, and buy it on iTunes by clicking the link in the Soundloud widget, or here.
Albums | Dog Blood Leaks Middle Finger Pt. 2 EP In Advance of Release
Posted by Spice on August 7, 2013
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Anyone dismayed by the news about Dog Blood’s upcoming EP getting delayed until August 20th should head immediately to the duo’s Soundcloud page, where Middle Finger Pt. 2 can now be streamed in full (well, almost in full; there’s a Trapmasters remix of the titular track that doesn’t appear to be up yet). Most of this should sound familiar — between festival sets and Skrillex’s recent BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, it’s likely that you’ve heard “Middle Finger Pt. 2,” “Chella Ride” and “Shred Sled (Kill ‘Em With The Beat)” before. Also of note: a typically great M Machine remix of “Middle Finger Pt. 2” that gets positively savage. Check it out below, and support the great work that Skrillex and Boys Noize are doing by purchasing the EP when it drops officially on the 20th.
Albums, Mainstream Remix | Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding – I Need Your Love (Urban Noize Remix)
Posted by J_Salzer on July 30, 2013
I know I don’t deal in remixes much, unless they’re of the hip-hop variety. But I know good music when I hear it. When critiquing non hip-hop music, my ear changes from stiff analyzation and cricial listening, and just goes to “well this sounds good.” When I first heard Urban Noize’s latest concoction, I thought to myself, “This sounds GREAT,” so I stepped a bit out of my comfort zone here, and decided to post it for all of you to enjoy. So forget my lack of terms for this type of music, and forgive my lack of eloquence, and enjoy the damn music. It sounds great.
Albums | Jetpack Jones – Beyond Infinity (Mixtape)
Posted by J_Salzer on July 30, 2013
Jetpack Jones never fails to impress me. Even with a massive amount of music released, he keeps everything high quality and up to the same standard, which is something every artist should strive for. His latest mixtape, Beyond Infinity, is his biggest to date. Featuring TWENTY(20) free tracks for your free downloading ability, each one is something special. We’ve been supporting Jetpack Jones on Fresh New Tracks for awhile now, and it’s about time that he blows up. Help him get to 2,000 on Facebook and Twitter as payment for this free masterpiece.
Albums, Hip-Hop | Connor Evans – The Road To Coachella [Free Album]
Posted by Grubeats on July 25, 2013
If you haven’t realized, it’s 2013 and white rappers are in. Connor Evans has that hybrid rapper/singer west coast sound. Rooted in Redlands, Cali, he can’t help but have some of that ganja influence in his rhymes, but don’t mistake him for a “weed” rapper. He raps with intellect, clarity, & confidence. “The Road to Coachella” is, well, Connor’s first steps on his journey to the big stage; The Road to Coachella. Not masked by any major features, this album is that sound hip-hop fans are fixed on. 15 tracks in, I can confidently say this young G may be seeing himself on the Coachella lineup sooner than he thinks. Listen through, but if you have the patience of a pigeon, start off with “Hipsters & Primadonnas” and “Ridin’ on a Storm”.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Connor Evans – The Road To Coachella [Album]
Albums, Indie, Review | Bend – Riverfriend
Posted by mimada on July 10, 2013
Yesterday, the indie synth-pop duo group Bend released their album, Riverfriend. The album is a dynamic range of electronic and natural sounds, each track contrasting the previous. There’s a perfect song for everyone on here. If you like Vampire Weekend, try “I’m Taking Care of Him.” Imogen Heap fan? Give “Riverfriend I” a go. Or maybe you’re a Motown, barbershop quartet kinda guy, in which case “Everyone” is all you. Don’t mind me though; I’ll be over in the corner dancing along to “No Space.”
This album makes great use of silence and minimalism (something we tend to forget about in the EDM world), showcasing the quirky vocals of Bend’s Sean Eads. As it turns out, Eads’ voice is the metaphorical commentary of Jacky Bryan. What is this Jacky Bryan you speak of, other than the 3rd track on the album, you may be asking? Well…
The album is an eclectic commentary on the ubiquitous feeling of not belonging, as told from the perspective of a mysterious space alien named Jacky Bryan.
You’ll find after giving the album a listen, you might be surprised by how much you connect with both the lyrics and the hardships of an extraterrestrial being. Maybe life on other planets isn’t such a distant concept. So, I’ll just leave that there, along with this video for “I’m Taking Care of Him,” a perfect visual pairing for the single. Enjoy!
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