Cover | Patty Crash & Kronic reinvent a classic
Posted by VMan on October 28, 2016
To be honest, the idea of an Icelandic born songwriter covering a classic Australian electro tune sounds beyond bizarre, but somehow this is starting to make sense.
Patty Crash, who earned herself a Grammy nod for her work with The Roots, adds her “Macy Gray meets ODB” spin to Sneaky Sound System’s 2006 hit, Pictures. With a little help from the now LA-based Kronic, the duo transform the original electro hit into a trapped out downtempo jam.
Hip-Hop | RYDEN Shares About The Deeper Message Behind “Dear God”, Her Background, Dream Collaborations & More
Posted by VMan on October 24, 2016
RYDEN was featured on FNT a few weeks back, delivering a feeling that was different, above-average for the genre it was tapping into, and was much deeper than the messages most songs convey. We reached out to RYDEN for an exclusive interview, highlighting her background, the story being her latest single “Dear God ft. Chase Allen”, and more.
What part of your background led to focusing on production?
RYDEN: Music has always been my first love. I’ve been in music in some form or other my entire life. I started out playing classical piano when I was a kid, and then in high school I played first violin in an orchestra for 4 years. All my years after that were spent in hip hop. In college, all I did was ditch class all the time to hang out in studios and record as a singer/songwriter. Even then, I’d always looked up to producers more than any other role in the industry.
House | You Need To Hear Anna Lunoe’s New “Radioactive” Single
Posted by BIGLIFE on September 15, 2016
Last year, I paid a visit to Kingdom in Austin, TX. Anna Lunoe was headlining her Hyper House tour, and I discovered her music a week before via DJ Mag’s live stream of her tasteful set at CRSSD in San Diego. Although I suspected it was another carefully crafted female DJ gimmick cash grab, I thought I’d give the show a shot. I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, I was blown away. The mixing that night was on point, and every song translated in the storied Austin venue that night. I left with my ears (partially blown out) and a new appreciation for Anna Lunoe’s DJ acumen and her music.
Ever since, I’ve kept an eye out for the Australian DJ, vocalist, songwriter and producer, peeping her sets on 1001Tracklists.com leading up to the release of her brand new “Radioactive” single that’s nothing short of a massive tune. She’s been teasing it for months and it’s finally here courtesy of OWSLA. It’s already getting love from the likes of Major Lazer, TroyBoi, and Zane Lowe. Well deserved, as we’ll have this tune on repeat all weekend long.
Grab the single on iTunes here.
Anna Lunoe is the real deal.
Albums, Rap, RnB | Loick Essien: Terminal 5
Posted by BIGLIFE on September 10, 2016
Terminal 5 is the latest project from Loick Essien, a singer/songwriter from London. Loick is widely known as one of the most talented acts from the U.K, and has achieved significant success across the pond and is now taking his craft to the US. This is an amazing full project, worth listening front to back, oh yeah, its also free for download, grab it here: Free Download
Trap | Sean Turk’s Brand New “Crossfire” Remix Is A Major Key
Posted by BIGLIFE on June 30, 2016
Los Angeles singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stephen has had an impressive year. His debut album “Sincerely” was a complete success with “Crossfire” seeing viral coverage on major news outfits. With a North American Tour already under his belt, Stephen has already begun work on his second album. While he works on his album, he’s dropped a brand new “Crossfire” remix that we can’t stop pressing the replay button on. The haunting vocals in the bridge set a tone that will have you coming back for more. Throw it a heart on Hypem below.
Bass, Chill, Electronic, Indie | Oliver Tree Collaborates with Getter on “Soulmother, I Love You”
Posted by VMan on June 1, 2016
The multi-talented Oliver Tree has just emerged with a brand new track “Soulmother, I Love You” featuring Getter. The Santa Cruz native is a producer, singer/songwriter, and rapper, making his music multi-faceted and highly original.
“Soulmother” boasts ghostly, undulating vocals, subdued synth hits and and Flume-esque production. The eerie atmosphere is complemented by head-bob inducing melodies and steady percussion.
This is the second time Getter and Oliver Tree have worked together on a release, the first of which being Getter’s recent track “Forget It” featuring Oliver on vocals. Check it out here and grab a free download of the track here.
Albums, Artists, Pop | Leah Haxhi Drops Emotional Single, FOREVER
Posted by BIGLIFE on March 15, 2016
Forever is an original song written by NYC Singer/Songwriter Leah Haxhi, produced & mixed by Mike Irish in Brookyln, NY. This is a pop smash with flares of r&B and hip-hop elements, written for anyone who’s doubted the longevity of love. Forever is a very long time away….
https://soundcloud.com/leahhaxhi/forever-1
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