I’ve been listening to so much crap lately that this track just annihilates everything in its path to make it one of the most insane of the insane remixes. I’m not even sure that what I just wrote but this track makes my brain and ears swell with dopeness that it’s making it hard to make any sense.

Hear this shit. Bump this shit.

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Brick + Mortar: “Move To The Ocean” (Baauer Remix)

 

Zebra and Snake are Finnish-born Tapio (Vocals/ synths) and Matti  (Bass/ Backing vocals/ synths).  Their first single proper ‘Money In Heaven” from their Healing Music album is out today, and to celebrate the release the Finnish duo would love to give away a free download of Kashii’s remix of the song.

One word to describe Zebra and Snake: Absolutely-delightfully-enchanting-and-awesome!

Their “Money In Heaven” single precedes the release of their debut album ‘Healing Music’ which is set for a 14th May release via 100% Records.

Have you heard of the TV show The Slap? Really, no? A couple of months ago, here in Australia, it was everywhere. You couldn’t turn your channel onto the Australian Broadcasting Commision for two minutes without being bombarded for promos for it.

I am too young and innocent and delicate to watch the show, but I could deduct that is was a whole lot of family arguments, explicit sex scenes and drama. What I was really excited about was the song used for the promo. It was called Jungle, by the up and coming indie darling Emma Louise.

Emma Louise

I came across the song on a whim a few months ago, breaching my internet limits (I’m so rebel) to get it in the Triple J podcast. I didn’t even listen to it beforehand; just pressed “Download” like all good people should. I cannot remember the amount of times I’ve stumbled across brilliant music just because I felt like wasting up the internet usage.

Afterwards, I listened to it. I had, like I said, not heard of Emma Louise, but this song turned out to be a pulsating pop gem, with washes of lush electro sounds, rumbling exotic percussion and her sweet voice earnestly painting a picture of tension. It was beautiful, and quite hard to believe that she was a newcomer on the scene.

New Artist: Ramaj Eroc – For The Love

Here’s a track from a new artist I’m glad to be introducing. Ramaj Eroc, backward for Jamar Core, is a hip-hop artist originating from Chicago. Ramaj is part of a group called Surreal but his individual music seems much more polished than the group’s music.

He’s more hip-hop than rap but it’s his skills lyrically that makes his music chill to listen to yet still make you nod a bit. Ramaj has put out a few unofficial singles but “For The Love” is his first official single off of his forthcoming New Pair of Glasses mixtape which is set to be out in spring/early summer. It’s pretty much a smooth flow with the perfect beat.

New Artist: Eddy B & Tim Gunter – Young Superstars`

 

Eddy B & Tim Gunter aren’t just your typical North Carolina college students. They’ve been busy on their music grind producing dope beats and crafting their skill since early 2010. They have quite a lot to show for it too. Since then, they’ve dropped “Dear North Carolina, Welcome Back”, their debut mix-tape (which got really positive feedback), and have a wealthy supply of singles – ahem,”Heartbreak”… very catchy song, by the way. Speaking of catchy and speaking of singles, their latest single, “Young Superstars”, was dropped about a week ago and to put it plainly, I dig it. They definitely have potential and they definitely have a spot in rotation on my iPod now.

Be sure to check these cats out and peep their newest single. If you like

American Royalty

"Matchstick"

American Royalty. Where do I start? The Los Angeles native, three-man band, blew me away at a recent show with a contradicting performance – it was both enveloping, and explosive. Their synths tickled my curiosity, their percussions wooed my feet, and their vocals just sealed the whole deal. Yes, they’re that good. Lead vocalists, Billy Scher and Marc Gilfy, seduced me into an enigmatic head-bobbing session with their mad harmonizing skills. They effortlessly bobbed and weaved in between dope guitar riffs and bass drops, and awed the audience with their powerful, yet pleasantly surprising, soulful vocals. They definitely put on an original show with an unusual, quirky stage setup.

I look forward and can’t wait to see what American Royalty has in store for us in their latest EP, “Matchstick”. It’s due to release on vinyl on February 7 through Seaport Records, and will be digitally available on February 14 through Guns In The Sun Records. If you want to

The Strange Familiar: *Being Me*

 

The Strange Familiar, led by Kira Leyden and Jeff Andrea, have gained recognition for their wondrous songwriting. One of their hits, “Courage Is,”exemplifies the group’s talent for writing.

“Being Me” is the band’s new release for their full-length album, Chasing Shadows. The entire album boasts 12 tracks filled with lyrics of finding hope and hooks that please even those who are unFamiliar to the genre. The album is defined as a story of struggle and searching to find happinnes in the midst of false dreams.

The lead single, “Being Me,” is a groovy track and definitely filled with joy of one’s own self.It’s almost like she’s speaking to those of us who have failed to fill the gaps between us and those that bring darkness into our lives. Kira has a little Meaghan Smith going on with her voice which helps put pair the mood with the lyrics.

She hasn’t kissed Katy Perry, she hasn’t sung a duet with Gaga, and she probably will never be as cool as The Black Keys, but she’s definitely a talented singer.

 

Neon Golds is introducing a new signing to their record label, St. Lucia. They’re dropping his EP in March and a full-album later this year. First, they’ve introduced a few remixes to St. Lucia’s “We Got It Wrong.”

Is there such a thing as a beat masacre? Xaphoon’s crazy abilities to spin a record into something otherworldly is truly more than a talent. Whatever he uses to get juiced up for a remix, give a dose to other musicians and the world will be a better place.

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