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Wave Racer – Rock U Tonite

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The newest addition to the growing and impressive Aussie label Future Classic, Wave Racer seems to have found a formula that is nothing short of awesome. “Rock U Tonite” is chaotic and beautiful with all the sensibilities of a pop groove. The music community has taken notice. DJ Crnkn featured some of Wave Racer’s tracks on his most recent spin at Diplo and Friends. Wave Racer also remixed Cosmo’s Midnight new track “The Dofflin” which hit #1 on triple j, and shared the same bill as Flight Facilities. Plus the name Wave Racer reminds me of the very underrated Wave Race 64 (look it up). Reviewed by Brian Litwin

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Rating 8.3

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08-15-13

Only Real – Get It On

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Picture the scene; Mac Demarco has one too many beers at a sweaty London show and slips off the stage into the loving arms of his girlfriend Kiki. Meanwhile, a forgotten London music maker like Jamie T (2007) is in the crowd and senses for a moment to come out of hiding. He tears the mic from Mac’s hand, steps up on stage to join the band and suddenly, Only Real is born.

No…this never happened, but still Niall Galvin just might have you (at least) sonically fooled with this new track “Get It On” from Only Real’s forthcoming EP Days In The City out on 7th October. Check it out below. By Nathan Hetherington

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Rating 8.1

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08-15-13

PHOTOS: Deap Vally @ The Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA. on 8/13/13

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Photos by Russ Ramos

Here’s a photo recap of LA rock duo Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards a/k/a Deap Vally kicking some ass during their sold-out homecoming gig at the world famous Troubadour in West Hollywood this past Tuesday night. Enjoy and read more on Deap Vally here.

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WE ARE TWIN – The Way We Touch

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“The Way We Touch” is new from (the aptly named) LA-based duo WE ARE TWIN. Bounding between several different genres and styles (current indie, classic soul & pop songwriting sensibilities), “The Way We Touch” is interesting not only for its variable stylistic qualities but for singer Gabi Christine’s excellent melodic/vocal choices. Good luck not humming this one for the rest of the day. WE ARE TWIN’s debut EP is out August 20th on A&M/Octone.

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Rating 8.2

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08-14-13

Lapland – Unwise

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“Unwise” is the Claude Debussy-meets-Air single from Brooklyn-based bedroom producer Josh Mease a/k/a Lapland. As inventive as it is lovely, “Unwise” is beautiful and comforting in its repetition and its groove. It’s also evocative and impressionistic in its tone and atmosphere. A very special track indeed.

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Rating 8.2

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08-14-13

Dan Croll – In/Out (Jakwob Remix)

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UK bass vet Jakwob jumps on Dan Croll’s latest w/ this lush, way too good new mix for “In/Out”. Get it girl/boy.

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Rating 8.1

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08-14-13

Yuck – Middle Sea

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The new look Yuck knock another A+ single between the posts w/ the superbly executed romantically detached gazewave of “Middle Sea”. The Yuckers new record is to be titled Glow & Behold and will get a release via Fat Possum on Oct. 1st.

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Rating 8

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08-14-13