Joel Little, the NZ producer behind Lorde and BROODS, helms a new track from his latest collaborator; Kiwi newcomer Indira Force a/k/a Indi. “Stay” is an immaculately-produced piece of R&B-leaning modern pop.
Jupiter Project 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.2
Yes, indeed, Black Dave. The New York rapper abides well by a gritty guitar-driven instrumental w/ a set of no cliche dope as f bars. Dave’s Black Bart project is out now. (2DBZ)
Black Dave 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.2
Phil Beaudreau, the L.A.-based smooth tenor behind such fave tracks from last year including “This Is Why” and “Take It High” and an alum of our SX showcase this past March , announces anticipated debut LP Ether. Featuring those same tracks as well as a set of new unreleased material incl. the excellent ’70’s R&B meets Nigel Godrich of “Won’t Get Away”, Ether also showcases Eminem/Jay Z collaborator Dawaun Parker’s steady wide-palette but hook-focused production. Get introduced to Ether with a stream in full below.
Phil Beaudreau 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.7
Photos and Words by Russ Ramos
Malaysian singer/songwriter Yuna made her way to Los Angeles during her recent North American tour on December 19th. There is no denying that this show at Bootleg Theater proved sold out for a reason. Yuna’s loyal fan base sang along with every song. A stable and strong voice, Yuna has come a long way to get to where she is. Climbing to the top of indie charts at a quick pace, her persona is still charming, still beautiful. Yuna’s debut full length album, Nocturnal is now available on iTunes and your local record shop. Pick up a copy! Photos and Words by Russ Ramos
Yuna 
(Facebook) (Purchase Nocturnal)
Ryan Hemsworth with good reason celebrates the end of 2013 with this rendition of “Ribs” by way of year-end-list rainmaker Lorde. Get into it.
Ryan Hemsworth 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Proliferative east coast producer/musician Sam Ray aka Ricky Eat Acid recently returned from his trip to Mars with this stellar interpretation on the new single “Drifter” from electronic artist Beat Culture. The remix comes in anticipation of Beat Culture’s forthcoming AA-side 7″ expected January 21st via B3SCI and Kaya Kaya. Have a spin at something fresh below.
Ricky Eat Acid 
(Soundscloud)
Beat Culture 
(Soundcloud) (Purchase 7-inch)
Rating 8.4
