Hip-Hop, RnB | Justin Bieber – ALAYLM (Rendition) by SoMo
Posted by J_Salzer on January 1, 2013
Every week I see a new Joseph SoMo video. And every week I’m left speechless, and if you know me, that is a rare feat. This week, SoMo covers Justin Bieber’s hit song, As Long As You Love Me, and turns it into an emotionally charged, passionate ballad. When Justin Bieber sings it, you can tell it is a commercial, mainstream sound, but when Joseph SoMo sings it, you can feel the true meaning behind the song. Often my opinion on a song changes after hearing a Joseph SoMo cover, in this case because he puts much more emphasis on the lyrics and story of the song. Enjoy this weeks SoMo Sunday, sorry it’s on a Tuesday. Happy New Year from Fresh New Tracks.
Cover, Hip-Hop, Rap, RnB, Videos | A$AP Rocky – F*ckin’ Problems (Rendition) by SoMo
Posted by J_Salzer on December 9, 2012
I don’t think I’ve ever heard the word f*ck said as many times by one person in a span of 4 minutes than in the video above. Although, the ugliness of the word is cancelled out by Joseph SoMo’s beautiful voice. For this week’s “SoMo Sunday,” SoMo takes on one of the more…explicit rap songs of 2012. He transforms it into something smooth and soulful as per usual. I’ve come to expect terrific covers from SoMo, even with YouTube making it possible for everyone and their Mac-Book-owning-mother to cover a mainstream song, Joseph SoMo finds a way to stand out.
Electronic | Brian Kramer – All Will be Lost (Mix)
Posted by Juicebox on November 26, 2012
After a brief hiatus in the studio to work on his original material, Brian Kramer is back at it again with a brand new mix to debut his up and coming mixtape entitled, “All Will be Lost.” What we love so much about Brian Kramer is that he doesn’t need to throw in the mainstream house bangers in his mixes to create a great mix. The guy has been DJing for over 6 years and it shows. Appreciate how well this entire project was mixed and recognize real talent when you hear it. The mix features six brand new bootlegs that he plans on releasing in the upcoming month so keep your eyes peeled for that. As a little bonus, we’ve included one of his previous bootlegs below that is 100% worth downloading.
Mixtapes | RAC – Solé Fixtape Vol. 3
Posted by Juicebox on September 18, 2012
The boys over at Sole Bicycles are back at it again with their third installment of their signature “fixtapes,” teaming up with the Portland DJ Duo known as, RAC. RAC creates a fresh, funky mix with a wide variety of tracks that mesh almost too well. Appreciate the approach they took with this one as it features tracks that stray from the mainstream norm of big room synth’s everyone and their grandmother are slapping together these days. Download the mix, check out the bikes here, and as Solé puts it…”Vibe with us as you ride off into the future.”
Alternative, Videos | Adam Jensen – Lost Without You
Posted by A on September 4, 2012
“I forgot to be myself while you were busy being you.”
Rock music has its eccentrics, and it has its pop stars. As the genre has been pushed further and further out of the mainstream, it seems to have little room for authentic artists that split the difference. Boston based Adam Jensen, the self-proclaimed “poster child for the revival of the musician in the traditional sense” aims to fill that void under the tutelage of Buddy Allen Management.
Perhaps known best for elevating New England’s “Mission Hill” to a position of considerable notoriety, Adam Jensen has opened for the likes of Bon Jovi, Kid Rock, and more. In fact, Jensen recently performed his critically acclaimed “Lost Without You” single on Fox 17 in Nashville. Written by Adam Jensen, Rob Thomas, and Dave Harris, “Lost Without You” details the rise and fall of a relationship that’s palpable as it is powerful, leaving the listener wanting more.
Be sure to follow Adam Jensen on his journey as he continues to make waves in the blogosphere through his social media sites below.
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House | Flight Facilities ft. Jess- Foreign Language
Posted by A on April 6, 2012
Enigmatic Sydney production duo Flight Facilities recently yreleased their new “Foreign Language” single featuring Jess Higgs. Perhaps best described as nu-disco, Flight Facilities have made notable waves in the blogosphere as of late with sultry songs like “Crave You” that capture a nostalgic 70’s glamour conspicuously absent from the mainstream. Put on your finest flared jeans, wide collared shirts, and platform boots because Flight Facilities will undoubtedly make you shake that groove thing. Disco has been revived in the form of Flight Facilities. Stream the track below.
Hip-Hop, Videos | B.o.B – So Good (Official Video)
Posted by Mach on March 21, 2012
A month ago B.o.B. dropped this great feel good single off his upcoming album, ‘Strange Clouds’ set to release May 1st. To match this catchy track is a sweet video, reflecting that feel good vibe you get. B.o.B. surprises me often, breaking that barrier I have built up against mainstream. I am a notorious mainstream music hater, but I am not lying when I say I love this song. If you are a hater like I am, this video may sway you as it did to me.