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George Maple + Kilo Kish + Kwes – Gripp

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Today the world was treated to “Gripp”. George Maple and Kwes, names that have yet to deliver anything sub-par. And damn did they deliver. Maple and Kwes have their genius complimented by Kilo Kish, who’s soulful voice, and effortless flow compliment the smooth base track. Kish, who is also featured on a recently released Chet Faker track, expresses vulnerability in her lyrics, behind an incredibly powerful voice: “I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’ll take my clothes off at your beck and call.” Do yourself a favor and have a listen.

George Maple england (Facebook)

Rating 8.8

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09-10-13

Mister Goodnite – Don’t Trust Me

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Mister Goodnite a/k/a L.A.-based vocalist for Mini Mansions Tyler Packford announces his Songs About Love and Lack Thereof mixtape via Morning Ritual Records. Lead track “Don’t Trust Me” is a neat mash of 60’s pop & soul sampling and Packford’s super cool and Zombies-esque vocal. Look for Songs About Love and Lack Thereof in the US via Psychedelic Judaism on September the 16th.

Mister Goodnite (Purchase)

Rating 9

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09-09-13

AZEKEL – Official ’07

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AZEKEL, the Nigerian-born London-based R&B singer/producer that’s a definite favorite of the site, releases maybe our favorite track to date w/ the new “Official ’07” single. Excerpted from the “Circa” EP, the release’s five tracks each outline a different year/set of experiences & memories in AZEKEL’s life w/ the very strong “Official” highlighting 2007. “Circa” is out October 28th on Generator/ THNDR LGHTNG Recordings.

Azekel england (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.1

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09-09-13

Toro y Moi – So Many Details (Maths Time Joy Rework)

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UK producer Maths Time Joy drops a fresh rework of Toro y Moi’s music blog classic “So Many Details”. Laced w/ shimmering electronics, percussive jazz-tinged guitar and some plainly beautiful piano chords MTJ’s mix is a truly spectacular listen.

Maths Time Joy england (Soundcloud)

Rating 8.5

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09-09-13

Premiere: Wake Up Lucid – Let It Roll

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“Let It Roll” L.A. band Wake Up Lucid’s wrested straight from the viscera b-side to their new joint 7″ for Near Mess Records. Produced by Icarus Line/Buddyhead bro Joe Cardamone, “Let It Roll” is the Southern California blues rock/hammer prime mover; just the quanity of guts and reality in this one track alone could with relative ease level/decimate/crush interminably lesser bands of its genre and otherwise. Of the track, band member Ryan Baca said, “”Let It Roll” is a mood. It’s when you’re in the room with the band, working out a new song, and you don’t give a fuck about anything else. We weren’t worried about having a hook or catchy chorus or anything like that, we just played loud, tight and heavy and the song took shape.” Pick it up September 24th on Near Mess Records.

Wake Up Lucid california (Facebook)

Rating 8.1

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09-09-13

Preview: MGMT album preview party and visual experience @ The Bootleg in LA This Wednesday 9/11/2013

MGMT album preview party and visual experience

We can’t front, we’re definitely curious about MGMT’s forthcoming self-titled album. Their last release Congratulations was as deep and true a test to any fan’s will. To a casual MGMT fan, Congratulations was like Clint Eastwood’s recent speech at the Republican National Convention, it was perceived as either ‘brilliant’ or ‘seriously… WTF was that?’

Los Angeles fans of the New York based psychedelic rockers MGMT will soon get their chance to indulge in a preview of the new album during an advance listening party at the Bootleg Theater this coming Wednesday night. Join in and you can experience the album along with a special display of visual imagery as handpicked by the band. We will see you there!

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Bootleg Theater (Info)

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09-07-13