Veggies goes in.
Casey Veggies (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Austin band White Denim deliver a silky new tune in the form of the R&B tinged “Get Back to Love”. “Get Back to Love” is the perfect soundtrack for that special time when you find yourself in the “Steely Dan Zone” (you know what we’re talking about).
White Denim (Facebook)
Rating 8.2
“All You”, new from L.A.’s, The Cataracts is about to set pop radio on fire. “All You” ticks all the 2012 radio smash boxes and then some (big EDMish chorus, spazed out rapper verse, a cool sample of a recent hit – in this case the also Cataracts-produced “In the Dark” by Dev.) Seriously though, ever thought you’d hear (give Waka a beat, 10 G’s, and a ton of weed and he’ll probably rap over anything) Waka Flocka spit flames on a Kaskade sample? In theory, Waka’s inclusion on a track like this might invite notions of “train wreck” “are you shitting me?” and “ugh” but somehow it totally works! We love it, get with the new jam. (SB)
The Cataracts (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
Literally out of nowhere Kanye drops off a brand new heater. We think “Theraflu” will be appearing on DJ Khaled’s upcoming LP. Get with it.
Kanye West (Facebook)
Rating 8.5
UK R&B songstress and X-Factor alum Rebecca Ferguson gets a sharp throwback 90’s dance-esque push via a new remix from producer Cahill. Cahill’s mix has all the big beats and bombast (and huge vocals!) that classics in this genre are defined by. 100% pure love.
Rebecca Ferguson (Facebook)
Rating 8.1
Bass Drum of Death just fucked up your day. “I Wanna Be Forgotten” is the sort of meat and guts rock and roll we only wish we heard more of. BDD are two dudes from Mississippi that recorded their record using a laptop and USB microphone (and the aforementioned BASS DRUM OF DEATH). Tune in below.
Bass Drum of Death (Facebook)
Rating 8.4
A banger that actually bangs. Star Slinger’s production on new track “Bad Bitches” is crazy; the intersection of so many diverse yet dope styles. (classic soul, southern booty rap, even world music) “Bad Bitches” is the new b3sci anthem.
Star Slinger (Facebook)
Rating 8.7
The Vaccines lads take on R Stevie Moore’s classic “Why Should I Love You” as part of their limited edition Record Store Day split 7″ release on April 21. There will only be 500 copies of this one pressed so it’s probably best to start standing in line at your favorite record store around… now.
The Vaccines (Official) (Facebook)
Rating 8.5
L.A. dance duo Bastille are back at you with a sweet new jam “One Night Love Affair”. On the track, the guys sample the great rare disco track “Caught Up” by Inner Life (which you should also check on if you’re up on some eassssy listening). “ONLA” is a king size foot tapper that demands your immediate attention. Get on with your bad self.
Bastille (Facebook)
Rating 8.2
So that Martin Solveig remix EP rips pretty hard. In addition to this TheFatRat 5-alive re-spin of “The Night Out”, are (as you’ve prob heard by now) remixes from Madeon, A-Trak, & a co-mix from Solveig & A-Trak. TheFatRat takes it there on the electro-house tip resoundedly stamping down another choice cut in his burgeoning remix canon.
TheFatRat (Facebook)
Rating 8.3
“Don’t Walk Out” is the sort of dark, baritone driven electro pop that one might come to expect from an ex-champion boxer turned musician. There’s little else to be known about the UK artist JONES. Check out his debut EP Cometh the Hour at his website here.
JONES – Don’t Walk OutJones (Official)
Rating 8
Contributed by Chris Gedos
Trails and Ways’ new single, “Tereza”, from their forthcoming Trilingual LP, exhibits a startling diversity to their musicianship. They have multiple members who can deliver captivating vocals which are equally articulate and soulful. Like the previously posted “No Wisdom”, “Tereza” is genre-bending at its finest, probably too intelligent for commercial airplay but recognizable from :01 and gripping throughout. This is the sort of music you’d put on a mix for a significant other in the days before such overt romanticism became hokey and maudlin.
TRAILS AND WAYS (Bandcamp)
Rating 8.1