Update:1/28/10 4:oopm PST - Word is this is a fake. You can’t say I didn’t write about my suspicions, nothing has been confirmed either way, you can’t blame people for jumping on it - email came straight from promo@edbangerrecords.com and the supplied graphic was sharp!
1/26/10 6:oopm PST
I was just asking myself when I’d hear some new original tunes from the french duo who catapulted ahead of the late 00’s electro-dance scene. Well I just got an eery one-line email from Ed Banger:
“Feel free to share it or talk about it”
One sentence of curt self-confidence that only a conquering French record label can summon! Of course they know we’re going to do both… Beginning of the End has that signature creepy yet melodramatic crunch to it. Sounds like the start to a pretty epic follow-up. If your looking for a new revolutionary sound, your not going to get it here. However there were enough good tunes and visuals off that first record, that I don’t mind listening to a bit more of it.
Azat has released two previous instrumental mixes before “Make a Record of Your Voice and Send It to Him” and Slow Down”. Now for new year he is back with a 2 part 24 minute Hip Hop-Breaks-soulish mix. If you enjoyed the previous mixes you’ll love this one as well.
The good folks at Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim bring to you, yet again, a sonically-pleasing and incredibly dope collection of music to enjoy. This recently released mixtape entitled, ATL RMX contains a wide selection of some heavy-hitting Southern joints along with some duds that may have you questioning if the mixtape is all that good or not (read: a Gucci Mane joint and Shawty Lo remix both rear their significantly edited heads). Never fear though as the likes of Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke and Phaseone (as well as remixes by some of those turning heads in the indie scene such as chillwave darling Memory Tapes and L.A. noise band HEALTH) make their way in as well.
The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Young Jeezy – I Got This (El-P Remix)
2. Rich Kids – Patna Dem (Mad Decent Patna’s Remix by DJA)
3. Dem Getaway Boyz – Imma G (Memory Tapes Remix)
4. Good Time Guys – Is That You God? (Dabrye Remix)
5. Young Dro – Take Off (Michna Remix)
6. Cee-Lo – Hello Miss (Armani XXXChange Remix)
7. Lil’ Jon – Give It All You Got (Ft. Kee)(Danger Beach Remix)
8. Gucci Mane – Photoshoot (Flying Lotus Remix)
9. Gorilla Zoe – Lost (Starkey Remix)
10. Kollosus – Breakin’ Bread (Phaseone Remix)
11. PILL – Lookin’ (Chris Devoe Remix)
12. Bobby Ray – Satellite (Hudson Mohawke Remix)
13. Playboy Tre – Sideways (SALEM Drag Chop Remix)
14. OJ Da Juiceman – Good Night (Ft. Gucci Mane)(HEALTH Remix)
15. Lil Jon – Give It All You Got (Ft. Kee)(Drums of Death Remix)
Highlights: Cee-Lo’s “Hello Miss” and Young Jeez’s “I Got This”
Download the ADULT SWIM x BEATERATOR | ATL RMX Mixtape: HERE
EastOfLA’s own secret lover agent man and Applebird affiliate, SPEAK recently sat down and spoke with the folks at GrungeCake to discuss matters such as his many inspirations and future aspirations. As usual, the loquacious and effervescent personality of SPEAK quickly takes over as he lays down the law of how he views rap and his unique approach to his art;
GrungeCake: How do you feel about the direction of Hip-Hop?
Speak: I’ll leave the preaching and overly obnoxious ranting about the depravity of the culture and music to KRS-One. He enjoys the sound of his own voice and beating the drum for what is and what isn’t Hip-Hop. However, in my personal circle Hip-Hop is beyond alive and well. I can’t really speak on what everyone else is doing because it’s really no importance to me, and frankly, I think that’s where a big part of the problem comes in. Hip-Hop should go to city hall and legally change its name to “Focus on the next man.” I can’t name another musical culture or genre where so much emphasis is placed on what everyone else is doing. In no other realm do you find artist so intent on watching their peers fail. It’s a bit stomach turning. All I can do is sit back and enjoy the level of creativity coming from Pheo, Versis, Verbs, Intuition, and Stevie Crooks. As long as they are, challenging themselves and making fantastic music Hip-Hop won’t need a compass and Google maps to find its way.
It should be noted that SPEAK also drops hints surrounding a project he has worked on with homie, AFTA-1, in the form of an EP tentatively due in 2010 titled, “No Distance Just Grace”.
And if you haven’t already heard it, download SPEAK’s instant vintage classic: The Kite Flyers EP (25mb).
The Coachella Valley Art Scene Blog (link) is set to host the “Something From Nothing” music and arts event in Indio, CA on December 19th. Mark your calendars and made sure to bring some cash with you as you’ll enjoy the musings of Coachella Valley musicians (like East of LA’s very ownALF ALPHA) and artists such as the highly acclaimed Date Farmers. Other attractions such as a photobooth, skate ramp and art swap meet will also be available for your enjoyment as well. CVAS events pop off like none other so make sure you mark your calendars and bring some friends along (for a discount on entry). Be there or be square.
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If you’re not already familar with the work of The Date Farmers already, check out their collaboration with N.A.S.A., having done the visuals/art of the music video for “A Volta” (which has been recognized by Pitchfork as one of the top music videos of 2009):
Here’s a little something to smooth you out. Asked by The Couch Sessions to produce their first ever mixtape Washington DC’s Supa Qool Uncle Q mixed a great collection of downtempo and soulful tunes from Little Dragon’s Yukimi Nagano.
A Tribute to Yukimi Nagano, focusing on the the trailblazing career of the Swedish vocalist and lead singer of the group Little Dragon. In addition to her work with the world-renowned group, Yukmi has a long track record of incredible music, mixing her loves of Jazz, Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop, and R&B. Her sultry voice has graced projects from all over the world, from Swedish Jazz duo Koop and Japan’s Shuya Okino, to Brooklyn’s Ge-ology. The Couch Sessions
Tracklist:
Koop – Whenever There Is You
Ge-ology – Blues Alley
Little Dragon – No Love
Quartermaine – Mystic Qool Breeze
Little Dragon – After The Rain
Little Dragon – Feather
Shuya Okino – Pieces of You
Little Dragon – Forever
Koop – Summer Sun
Little Dragon – Thunder Love
Hird – Love You My Hope (Do Right Remix)
Swell Session – The Music in Her Eyes
Koop – I See A Different You
Jafrosax – Drawn 2 U
Little Dragon – Never Never
We’ve all heard of the French indie-darlings Phoenix by now. If you don’t think you have, turn on your TV for even half an hour and you’re sure to see a fast-paced urban-inspired car commercial blasting “1901″. Their abrupt rise to fame isn’t a fluke and I highly doubt that even after the proverbial dust surrounding the band’s latest release, “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix” settles, that we’ve seen the last of these dance-rock veterans.
And now, it’s their turn to share their music without all of the frills of post-production and electric instrumentation, as the celebrated documentary-styled music sessions La Blogotheque covers the band in their home-country of France (more specifically in the streets of Paris). Similar to how the band recorded a fun little video with the skyline of Paris in the digital backdrop of their Mac recording which they had posted to their blog awhile back, the Blogotheque sessions has given the band the chance to do it proper.
Beck and Charlotte Gainsbourg’s new collaboration (an album to be released in January entitled, IRM) on the horizon, a music video for the single, “Heaven Can Wait” has been released.
Now despite the fact that I haven’t watched very many music videos in the past year (aside from glances at some shitty Lady GaGa ones that some friends have played in my presence), I’m of the opinion that this has definitely gotta be one of the best of the year.
Ever since Terry brought up this idea I’ve been feigning for a listen. This track will kill a dance floor, but I want more Bowie! I’ll reserve judgment until the full project drops Friday.
With the success of ”Viva La Hova” and “Southerngold”… Terry Urban leaks the first single off his new remix album “Lady Stardust” which mashes up pop sensations Lady Gaga and David Bowie. Terry felt a remix project like this needed to be done with such similarities between the two pop icons. The album will be released for free download Friday, November 20th.
Mick Boogie & Terry Urban came to rock U.C. Riverside a few weeks back. Pheo & I showed the fellas around the Inland and helped rock the party. The buffoonery was documented below:
Hauntingly soulful is one description that come to mind when listening to Jennings.
“She has this big, gorgeous voice that is full of timbre and character and makes you want to listen over and over again.” Wildy Haskell - Wildy’s World
Influenced by Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos, Mary Jennings has a voice that captures the listener and doesn’t let go. The Nashville singer/songwriter brilliantly mixes piano driven pop with soulful singing and a touch of electronica. This eclectic mix of genres had Cabaret Voltaire’s Chris Watson remark:
“If Moby and Alicia Keys had a child, I believe it would be [her].”
I would say Jennings is what Amy Lee (Evanescence) would sound like if she made a pop album. Haunting beautiful vocals that you can’t get out of head.
Here’s the video for the single “Doorway” from the Jennings 2009 Storybook EP
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UPDATED: Justice | Beginning of the End (mp3)
