Contests | Above & Beyond Merchandise Giveaway
Posted by Middy on January 28, 2014
To celebrate the release of their acoustic album today, we have teamed up with Above & Beyond to give away a massive merchandise bundle sure to make any fan salivate. We are giving away two different t-shirts, a coffee mug to brighten up those dull winter mornings, a tote bag (ladies or valentines present gents?), a wrist band (wipe your brow at an A&B show), sticker pack to cover your computer, desk and work space, and a copy of the new CD / DVD with the hi-res photo-book that explains their journey in making this album.
You have 10 days to enter the contest and make sure you grab the album here. Pictures of all the items can be found after jump. Winner must live in the US. Also watch the acoustic film again because it is worth watching another time.
Enter to win:
A band logo T Shirt (grey)
Love Is Not Enough lyric T Shirt
Above & Beyond mug
Tote Bag
Wrist band
Sticker Pack
1 copy of the new CD/DVD of concert film with a photo book
Videos | Above & Beyond Acoustic – Full Concert Live
Posted by Middy on January 27, 2014
Take an hour and 23 minutes out of your day and watch this video. Seriously do it. It features a full string ensemble, drums, a full compliment of singer, and even a guy sweeping the floor (just watch). Of course, Tony, Paavo and Jono are showing off that they are more than just guys who hit play and drag and drop presets, but real musicians. It is a fresh and beautiful take on their own material, from Ocean Lab to “Group Therapy”. The album comes out tomorrow and if you knows whats good for you, the purchase will be made. We also will have a nice giveaway to accompany it. Pre-order the album here.
Chill | Sango – Me de Amor (Feat. Gaiola Das Popozudas)
Posted by Nick on January 23, 2014
I was already impressed by the amount depth Sango shows in all of his work – how he utilizes a skill set that generates records with a completely unique, subtle intricacy that most artists wish they could duplicate. Now, after listening to his brand new album “Da Rocinha 2,” released just this morning, I’ve found myself legitimately struggling not to exaggerate how much I like it so I don’t overhype it for all of you.
Posted below is one of the new tracks off Rocinha 2 (Rocinha is a small farm town in Brazil – notice the Portuguese song titles) that showcases a fresh piano sample mixed with a clean 808 background, most notably with a classic Sango, full-bodied bass line; it’s been titled “Me de Amor,” which roughly translates to “I Love.” If you like it after you listen to it, and believe me, you should, then go check out the full album on Bandcamp – only $1 for 13 well-produced tracks. Doesn’t matter if you’re a rapper looking for something to dub over, or if you just want something chill to bang this weekend, go check this guy out.
Sango: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
Albums, Alternative, Hip-Hop | Aer – Aer [Album]
Posted by Grubeats on January 22, 2014
Sitting pretty at the number 5 spot on iTunes top 10 album list, Aer’s self titled album might be taking noobs by storm, but it’s exactly what their loyal fan base has been anticipating. Covering all the bases, the 12-track project is diverse enough to fulfill multiple moods, but stays within the walls of Aer’s self constructed genre. Attributing their success to their organic word-of-mouth FAMily, David and Carter did spend a fair amount of time writing and recording in LA, but finished the album up in their hometown studio…David’s bedroom.
“In the hills or the valley, and were far from the finale, I want this so badly, no I won’t let go.”
Aside from their previously released singles (“Won’t Laugh”, “Spades, Clubs, & Diamonds”, and “Says She Loves Me”), my immediate favorites are “Pretty Lady”, “Stars” and “Movin’ It”. Recline, kick up your feet and enjoy this project while you support the dudes on iTunes.
Purchase on iTunes: Aer – Aer [Album]
Hip-Hop, Videos | Mike Stud – Journals of Relief (prod. Lu Balz) (Bieber Medley) [#SundayStudDay]
Posted by FilthyTaft on January 22, 2014
For this sunday’s edition of Sunday Stud Day (a couple days late, sorry), Mike Stud medley’d two songs off of his new album Relief and 2 songs off of Justin Bieber’s album Journals and mixed them all into 1 continuous song. Between Mike Stud providing the lyricism, Lu Balz providing the beat, and Jon Kilmer providing the visuals (including yet another beatiful girl), Journals of Relief sums up to yet another weekly masterpiece. The song starts out very melodically, and that theme continues throughout the song – even throughout the verses. Well done again Mike Stud and team; until next Sunday.
P.S. If you prefer streaming it on Soundcloud, here is the link.
Videos | Jackson Breit – Two Timing (Music Video)
Posted by BIGLIFE on January 18, 2014
Jackson Breit leads off 2014 with a music video for “Two Timing,” the first single off of his upcoming album. The album is two parts, and will hopefully come out in the next month or so. We are expecting a few more releases before the project drops, and really big things for Jackson in 2014. As always, Jackson offers a free download below.