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.
Heavy rock kings Coalesce and everyone’s favorite space-rock Boston-ites Cave In are playing a FREE show sponsored by none other than Scion at the Knitting Factory this Thursday. This is an amazing line-up and one for rock fans not to miss.
Here’s the new title-track/single off of Minus The Bear’s new album Into the Mirror. A really dope combination of synth, electronic programming and straight up rock goodness. Enjoy!
Danish pop-rock/indie innovators Mew are set to release their new full-length CD, No More Stories Are Told Today I’m Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories The World Is Grey I’m Tired Let’s Wash Away (perhaps the longest album title in awhile, right?) on August 25.
The first single from the album, “Introducing Palace Players” exhibits the band in a new and improved form. Extracting their pop sensibilities from the now classic record, Frengers, and utilizing their aptitude for incorporating tinges of shoegaze into their works, the new CD demonstrates a mature sound that is not likely to disappoint new and old listeners alike. On a personal note, I really can’t get over how well the band hybridizes seemingly prog-rock time changes and mathiness with an extremely accessible pop outer.
Here’s the official music video for “Introducing Palace Players”:
Some dates on the band’s upcoming tour in support of the new record, including dates with NINE INCH NAILS on their farewell tour:
Also included in this post is another snippet from the new record, “Beach”. The song is a strong contrast to the single, and like the title emanates, it’s definitely one to relax/cruise to.
Los Angeles-based disc jockey extraordinaire, Troublemaker, has recently posted a remix of the single “Nothing to Worry About” from everybody’s favorite Swedish indie darlings, Peter Bjorn & John. In light of giving the already dope song a little twist, the remix features Adam Tensta, UNI & The 87 STICK UP KIDS. Definitely worth a look.
"Nothing to Worry About" (Troublemaker Remix) - Peter Bjorn & John ft. Adam Tensta, UNI, 87 Stick Up Kids: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
This will probably go down as one of the most unusual names for a mix. “Make A Record Of Your Voice And Send It To Him” sounds more like plea than a name for a mix but considering it’s ingredients I suppose it fits somewhat.
This short mix (only 25 minutes) of audio clips,vocals and dark Hip Hop beats by Turkey’s Azat is something unusually good. It contains a great underground Hip Hop feel to it. I suppose to describe it would be Trip hop meets underground Hip Hop meets Turntablism with a touch of Soul. Not too much of either but enough to meet the needs of the fans of the four genres . Check for yourself and I betting most of you enjoy it as much as I did.
We posted on “There Will Be Tears” and Mr. Hudson a few months ago, he now drops an interesting video for the track. Last we touched base, Hudson jumped on Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music roster, and was low-key credited for some of the inspiration behind 808s & Heartbreak. Since you may have noticed him co-starring on “Paranoid” off Kanye’s album. Mr. Hudson’s LP, Straight No Chaser, is coming soon and you’ll start to see his face everywhere as Hype Williams is putting together the last touches on the “Paranoid” video…
Weird, strange, unusual and good. Those words best describe this new single from Turkey’s Azat. If I had categorize this song I would definitely say Trip Hop. Some may even say Hip Hop mixed with Turkish Soul. However ones labels the sound of the song it’s all good.
Old School Fresh Duo Nice & Smooth team up with Pac Div to remake “Funky for You” the groups throwback classic from the early 90’s. This track is a part of “Smirnoff’s Signature Mix Series” that pairs 3 iconic acts with 3 emerging ones to create mashups that are reflective of the evolution of hip hop . To Download tracks from Nas + Marsha Ambrosius, Buckshot + Kardinall Offishall visit the Smirnoff Signature Series Website.
Kansas post-rockers The Appleseed Cast are back in great form with a new track released from their upcoming sixth full-length album Sagarmatha (to be released in February). The song, “Raise The Sails” features very signature Appleseed Cast characteristics such as building crescendo and a striking balance between delicate and heavy.
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