Two of our favorite newcomers in the soulful space beats scene connect here on Cloud Boat’s creeper rework of Sivu’s “Bodies”. You will probably want to put the kids to bed, keep the lights on and TRY NOT TO FALL ASLEEP when you spin this one. #Creeper.
Sivu 
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Rating 8.1
Check out the expertly constructed beats-pop ode to rat-poison turpentine martinis “Universe Is Blessed” from Dovecote artist Wise Blood. Excerpted from his forthcoming debut full-length id Wise Blood a/k/a Christopher Laufman impresses with a tour de 2013 beats (he cites Zomby and SpaceGhostPurpp as inspirations) on the orchestral-loops heavy-on-the-ones-driven track. id is due June 25th.
Wise Blood – Universe Is BlessedWise Blood
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Rating 8.3
Right, Get with B3 and get in that SOUL HOLE w the hero Nasty Ill Brother S.U.G.I.. Spoilers: the soul hole sounds a bit like if Dilla (R.I.P.) and FlyLo linked up got really high and then put re-runs of Alien Nation on the VHS. (which sounds pretty awesome to us, OK). Get thee to the soul hole.
NASTY ILL BROTHER S.U.G.I 
(Soundcloud)
Rating 8.4
The capable hands of our friend Charlie Yin a/k/a Giraffage well manage one of the greatest (and most difficult to remix) dance tracks ever, with his dreamy new take on Stardust’s iconic “Music Sounds Better With You”
Owl Eyes – Closure (Giraffage Remix)Giraffage 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.5
What a way to kick off Lure’s Private Label concert series. The combination of Lure being one of the hottest nightclubs in LA and having some of the hottest DJs perform is pure gold. During a Bondax and Breakbot concert that I reviewed back in late March, I noticed how the DJ stage was on the side of the venue rather than the center, making the feng shui a bit odd. On Friday night May 3rd, Lure had a nice setup with lighting rigs, an open roof and the DJs directing the crowd from a riser in the back, facing all of the audience.
First up was a man who has been everywhere in LA, and basically has a stronghold on what is popular in up and coming music, KCRW’s Jason Bentley. Being a Music Director with impeccable taste is one thing, and having a nice feature in LA Weekly is another, but the man has always been a tremendous DJ. Serving as a great opener on the night, the crowd was responsive to his bumping set.
People started to really pile in as the hands were switched to Aussie born Plastic Plates. Felix Bloxsom has amassed a nice following over the past couple of years and has been featured on a couple of Kitsune’s compilations. Being on this bill seemed to only make the most of sense. Felix’s set was a perfect prelude to Bag Raiders, using similar elements of a house heavy set. A highlight from the set had to be PP’s awesome remix on the super catchy “Cast Away” by Strange Talk.
Plastic Plates left the stage to a rowdy audience, only to usher in another Aussie act. Bag Raiders arrived to a loud applause. The house duo from Sydney, consisting of Chris Stracey and Jack Glass, got things started quickly, and everyone in the buidling was ready. The duo started playing off of their 2010 self-titled release. Momentum shifted when Chris Malinchak’s infectious single “So Good To Me” took over the speakers. Almost like a taste of what’s to come next Friday at Lure, Bag Raiders let the track just play and took it easy to enjoy the beauty of it. The rest of the set was a mix between originals, remixes and some new stuff that was very well received. The climax of the whole set was easily their big single, “Shooting Stars”. The club seemed to be sucked into a trance with the gradual rise of the verse and the monster drop into the chorus. A perfect way to end a Friday night.
Reviewed By Brian Litwin
Photos By Corey Armend
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Seattle-based Zack Moss fixes up a nostalgic bit of looped-vocal house on new track “Nobody Lovin’ Me (But You)”. Finished with a summery bass thump and moody synth textures, Moss’ new track glides easily from your earphones to your heart and to your head, and (most importantly) your feet as all of house music’s stimulatory targets are summarily and very well ticked.
Zack Moss 
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Rating 8.0
Joel Compass shares his thoughts about things “Fucked Up” with this latest track taken from his forthcoming Astronaut EP. The recently Zane Lowe minted ‘Hottest In The World’ track doesn’t fall short. With its eye clearly set on the r&b pop sound of tomorrow, “Fucked Up” is something of a jam.
Joel Compass (soundcloud)
Rating 8.0
What is seemingly in the same realm of xxyyxx, Giraffage and Mister Lies, Blackedout may be the next thing when it comes to atmospheric sounds and beats. Not much is known about the producer, but the cumulative listens on the just released EP are quickly rising. A standout from that four track free Blackedout EP is “Bambi”. Laying down a smooth drum track over a bed of forest inspired chords and sounds, Blackedout takes you back to your childhood memories and the innocence tied with it. By Brian Litwin
Blackedout – Bambi Blackedout – You Don’t UnderstandBlackedout 
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Rating 8.4
Flight Facilities keep us moving with their new single “I Didn’t Believe,” featuring, fellow Australian and buzzworthy electro pop producer, Elizabeth Rose. The song drops offical today (May 7th) in the US via Future Classic / Glassnote. Groove to the track below and check out the duo on tour this summer if you can.
Flight Facilities
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TOUR DATES
11 May – Perth, The Bakery
17 May – North QLD, Base Magnetic Island
18 May – Sunshine Coast, Warehouse Party
21 May – SOLD OUT Melbourne, Corner Hotel
23 May – SOLD OUT Melbourne, Corner Hotel
24 May – Brisbane, Oh Hello
25 May – SOLD OUT Sydney, Oxford Art Factory
26 May – SOLD OUT Sydney, Oxford Art Factory
2 June – Dublin, Forbidden Fruit
8 June – Amsterdam, Amsterdam Open Air
13 June – London, Village Underground
5 July – Bordeaux, I.Boat
12 July – Paris, Parc Floral de Paris
13 July – London, Wireless Festival
26 July – Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay
Rating 8.6
More sun laced pop from D.C. collective Misun. “Sun Made” is nothing short with it’s glistening synths and intrisic melody. The band made the track available to stream and download via their Soundcloud this morning. Lend your ears and attention below.
Misun – Sun Made (Produced by Nacey)*Plus check out this stellar remix of the band’s track “Promise Me” from fellow DC scene producer Caleb L’Etoile.
Misun 
(Facebook)
Rating 8.4
William Arcane recently debuted “Want Somebody” from his forthcoming Permanence EP release on Pictures Music. The scenic lead track paints a picture with it’s spacious textures, carefully set vocal and EDM inspired climax. Preview the track below and pick up your copy of the Permanence EP on June 10th.
William Arcane (Facebook)
Rating 8.0
Tanya Morgan man (& one of the most underrated MCs out) Donwill does the James Blake sample thing on top a dope as f beat from seventyMHz, it’s “Miserable”.
Donwill – Miserable (Prod. By seventyMHz)Donwill 
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Rating 8.3
