Progressive House | Paris Blohm – Believe
Posted by Mel on September 14, 2013
This has certainly been a breakout year for LA based producer Paris Blohm and after a few months wait, he is now back with another free original. Instead of taking the darker, hard hitting route that most of his songs tend to go, he has chosen to show his more harmonic and cheerful style in a rather short but fun instrumental. Like his most popular song “Presence”, this too is dedicated to his lost sister Chloe.
Free Download: Paris Blohm – Believe
Hip-Hop, Rap | San Williams – #drugs
Posted by admin on September 14, 2013
A few days ago, I was perusing SoundCloud when I stumbled upon a rapper by the name of San Williams. Going in to the song with skepticism, (as I do with all random SoundCloud songs), I was instantly caught off-guard by San Williams distinct sound. A dark and raspy voice, the emcee has some bottled up emotion that spills on to each of his tracks. One in particular, “#drugs”, tells the tail of Williams quarrels with the drug game and his past experiences, speaking often times with a very pejorative tone towards the drug culture and those who use.
The song is powerful to say the least and the message behind really drives the whole project. Look below for what inspired San to write this song and also to stream/download the song itself.
San’s first encounter with drugs:
School had just ended. I was in third grade so instead of going to aftercare, I got to wait in the gym with the other big kids. On the average day, I’d sit in the gym for an hour or so till my mom picked me up, but this time my mom was already there. I knew something was wrong because as soon as I sat down I could see my mother’s eyes were red as if she had been crying.
“San, your dad was arrested today,” She whimpered as we pulled away from school. “ He was arrested for something that I just cant explain right now, but you will find out sooner or later, and when you do find out…” She then looked me straight in my eyes, the same way my father gave me that day on his bed “… When you find out just know that everything he did, he did for you.”
As we drove past our house my mother told me that we were going to visit him and the entire car ride there I felt numb, a feeling I still hold in my heart, a numbness that spreads from the edges of my toes to the crown of my head and throughout my soul. As we arrived at the station we began a process that to this day I still perform: starting with the waiting room then to the metal detectors and then to the holding area. My mother my sister and I walked towards the door with the guard in front and in we went.
Cracked glass smeared with a decades worth of filth and lies separated the two of us…
Electro-House | Avicii – You Make Me (Landis Bootleg)
Posted by Middy on September 7, 2013
I can’t wait for Avicii’s album. I really can’t. I was kind of down on him for a little while because he wouldn’t release any of his most touted stuff and his live show wasn’t really moving forward (besides standing on his manager’s head). Now things have shifted dramatically, and his new material is going to be a game changer. The second single from the album, “You Make Me”, fits in the context of the album, but on its own is a little whimsical at points and needed a remix. Landis does just that, injecting it with strong shot of electro, to give the track the energy it needed for a more outgoing setting. It’s free, so do not hesitate to grab this one from the rising American producer.
Free Download: Avicii – You Make Me (Landis Bootleg)
House | Stream Kaskade’s Album “Atmosphere” in Full on Rolling Stone
Posted by Middy on September 6, 2013
Kaskade’s album comes out in just 4 days, so you may be content to wait it out until your pre-order comes in. However, for those who are still not sure whether or not they want to get the album, you can now stream the album in full on Rolling Stone. I am almost all the way through and I am very, very impressed. Kaskade outdid himself here. Stream on Rolling Stone here.
Hip-Hop | TARIK – Strange Feelings (Produced by Dante CK)
Posted by BIGLIFE on September 4, 2013
Brooklyn MC Tarik is back with another hit. This month Tarik will be releasing a song every week in anticipation to his mixtape Here To Stay, in a series called Soulful September. If every song is as good as this I can’t wait to here what the mixtape is going to sound like. Follow him on social media below.
Bass, Dubstep | Unlimited Gravity – Source’s Orchestra
Posted by BP on August 7, 2013
After hearing this new Unlimited Gravity single this afternoon I couldn’t help but share it with you. It was hard to categorize this song, so we’ll just call it bass music. The strings are absolutely mesmerizing and flow perfectly over the wobbling bass lines. Each drop takes a unique turn. This is one of those songs I could see being perfect for a long drive, especially because of it’s length. Source’s Orchestra is a single off of Unlimited Gravity’s album called “Unlimited” that will be released on August 27th to 1320 Records, and I can’t wait to hear it!
Free Download: Unlimited Gravity – Source’s Orchestra
Progressive House | Arty ft. Fiora – Grande Finale (Take Me Away)
Posted by Middy on July 29, 2013
Yes this is a week old, but if you haven’t already, you need to download this pronto. It is vintage Arty with all of his signature reverbed pianos, soaring melodies and atmospheric pads, topped off with a stunning vocal from Fiora. The track has been in the works for close to a year, in classic Arty fashion we just seeing it now and because it is so good, it was worth the wait.