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Premiere: Bogan Via – Manny (Glass Theory Remix)

Producer and songwriter Glass Theory drops in some four-on-the-floor, while interweaving the steadfast hooks of “Manny” on this new remix for indie folk-pop duo on the rise, Bogan Via. Glass Theory is the alias of L.A. based multi-instrumental and Swedish-pop enthusiast Jack Duff. Here Duff teleports “Manny” back to the future with his unique 80s nu disco spin on a record that is sure to fit nicely on your next playlist opening between the likes of Big Black Delta, Diamond Rings, Gold Fields and any other New Order friendly appreciation pop.

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Rating 8.1

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11-12-12

Everything Everything – Kemosabe

Following up the success of their first single, “Cough Cough”, today Everything Everything has made available for stream the next single from their new 2013 LP Arc. “Kemosabe” comes prepared, bearing that pragmatic rock that you know and love from Everything x 2, and with some stellar vocal hooks to boot. Their forthcoming is already a top our list of album’s to watch for in the new year, and this only adds to the excitement! Preview “Kemosabe” below.

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Rating 8.1

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11-09-12

Lana Del Rey – Ride (S O H N Remix)

Producer S O H N is on a bit of a run at the moment, racking up blogoverse hits & adoration on the reg, (“The Wheel” “Oscillate”, etc). Here the “mysterious producer” (music blog writing keywords) turns the keys on Lana Del Rey’s “Ride”. The result being a rushing wall of emotion and beauty, etc of the highest order. Take a listen over at Prefix.

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Rating 8.4

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11-08-12

Premiere: Lowell – Shake Him Off (AllSaints Session)

Experimental-songstress Lowell recently collaborated with super collective Apparatjik (Coldplay/Mew/A-Ha) to present the ear catching track, “Shake Him Off”. Now she’s teamed up with illustrious label, AllSaints, and their exclusive Basement Session series. We’ve got a first look at their new re-interpretation of “Shake Him Off”, which sees Lowell sampling and looping her way through the catchy track. An additional performance of Lowell’s song “Kids” will be live tomorrow at the AllSaints site here. Also, be sure to check out Lowell’s new and debut mini-album If You Can Solve This Jumble.

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11-08-12

The 1975 – Sex (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)

What happens when one of the hottest bands in the world links up with one of the hottest producers in the world? Other than the obvious answer of something you need to listen to, there’s this remix that Ryan Hemsworth recently did for title track from The 1975’s forthcoming Sex EP. Hemsworth meticulously transforms the uptempo pop-rock anthem into a laid back, beat-swaggered strut. Earmilk had the premier for the track earlier today, be sure to check it out and grab a free download while you can. You can pick up the Sex EP on 11/19 via Dirty Hit/Vagrant.

The 1975 – Sex (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)

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The 1975 (Facebook) (Pre-order Sex EP)

Rating 8.4

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11-08-12

Usher – Numb (Project 46 Remix) – Radio Edit

Electronic production duo Project 46 tap into some Raymond for their latest house friendly banger. The crew have just dropped this official flip to “Numb” from Usher’s recent Looking 4 Myself release. Were into it. Sample the new radio edit below.

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Rating 8

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11-08-12

Skrillex feat. Alvin Risk – I’mma Try It Out (Black Ops 2 Rip)

Skrillex just keeps bringing the nastiness. In collaboration with Alvin Risk, “I’mma Try It Out” is rumored to play at the end of the forthcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 video game. Track is illin. Pick up the game 11/13.

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Rating 8.1

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11-07-12

Maths Time Joy – Let Go

Props to the Live for the Funk team for releasing this latest gem from UK electronic artist Maths Time Joy. “Let Go” is that antidote for the nu-garage wearied soul. Do not miss.

Maths Time Joy – Let Go

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Rating 8.5

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11-07-12

Unclubbed – Hide U (Matt Nash & Danny Dove Remix)

UK’s Matt Nash and Danny Dove have teamed up to unleash this progressive house banger of a take on the Kosheen classic, “Hide U”. The producers flip the Unclubbed version of the tune with Sarah Howells’ infectious vocals making for a club winner. Get into it below!

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Rating 8.2

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11-07-12

Blackbird Blackbird – Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush Cover)

In celebration of his recent Boracay Planet EP release, producer Blackbird Blackbird has delivered this delectable reworking of Kate Bush’s “Running Up the Hill”. The track premiered with Work Mag, sample it below and read more here.

Blackbird Blackbird – Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush Cover)

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Rating 8.6

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11-07-12

American Royalty – Honey & Queen

Los Angeles trio “Honey & Queen” have just released a new single from their upcoming Prismatic EP – due February 2013. Still true to the soulful and electro roots of previous releases, “Honey and Queen” takes on a more psychedelic role for the band, with it’s synthcoded vocals and hypnotic jungle drum-kit groove. It’s the sound of a group exploring their boundaries with a comfortable cohesion for coloring inside the lines. Grab a free download of “Honey and Queen” below and be sure to keep an eye out for more to come from American Royalty in 2013.

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Rating 8.1

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11-06-12

Lovelife – Heaven

Brooklyn based duo Lovelife (LVLF) recently let loose on “Heavenly”, a new hook-latent gem that’s previewed here from their forthcoming EP, The Fourth Floor. “Heavenly” sees the duo’s emotions rise and fall through melodic states of optimistic euphoria, all while set to the backdrop of dance-floor readied R&B pop. It’s likely you’ve come accross LVLF before, either through gigs with the likes of The Neighourhood, Fitz and the Tantrums and St. Lucia, or via various official remix projects for The Killers and Everything Everything to name a few. Keep this duo on your radar and get familiar with “Heaven” below.

Lovelife – Heaven

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Rating 8.3

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11-06-12