As many places in North America flood after the spring thaw, I’m welcoming the musical flood that comes with a fast internet connection after a month-long drought. I’ve thrown together a mix of songs – some old, most new, all good – that I’m spinning on this hot and humid pre-monsoon Indian day. My days left here can be counted on one hand, which means I’ll soon be home and able to post regularly. For approximately three days, until I dive into the B.C. wilderness for two months. Anyways, enjoy these tracks and check out the links for more details on the artists.
GodWolf – Alone // GodWolf are an Australian dance duo that are new to my radar. This is their newest track and I’m loving its bipolar personality, swinging seamlessly from soft chill pop to electronic dance and back. They’ve been getting some press over at Triple J’s Unearthed and have a few singles on their soundcloud page.
Gabrielle Aplin – Home (umami & Alle Farben Edit) // Gabrielle Aplin is barely out of her teens and she’s a big deal in the European pop scene, apparently. I’ve been living in a musical black hole for a while so forgive me if I should know more about her than I do. Regardless, this track takes her subtle English voice and adds the kind of spacey chill beat that I love (and have come to expect from German maestro Alle Farben). If you dig the voice, check out more of Gabrielle here.
Daft Punk – Random Access Memories (Vanderway Edit) // While the internet has shit a collective brick over the newest Daft Punk single, I can’t/haven’t tried to get into much DP except for the occasional decent track that diffuses its way into my life. But I recently discovered this edit, and in a month of listening to it every day, many times per day, it hasn’t gotten old. It’s just so damn happy, and perfect for dancing on a granite floor with wool socks. Vanderway is French and part of the remix collective, ‘L’ordre collectif’. Check them out here.
Carrousel – Darling, You’re So Mean to Me // Fans of those 60s psychadelic throwback tracks that K occasionally posts will be fans of this gritty quickie. This band hails from Tallahasee, FL and you can grab their EP for free (no email required!) on their bandcamp page.
The Procussions – On A Mountain (feat. Logan) // The Procussions are from Colorado Springs and have been around since 1998. That’s a lot of experience. They sound as fresh as ever on this track, a catchy new rap single available for free download on their bandcamp page. Head over to soundcloud for a few other new tracks, including one (also free download!) featuring the Canadian hip hop ambassador, Shad.
And now, a bonus track from the depths of soundcloud:
My love for German beatster Peer Kusiv has already been established. This track is about as close to perfect as it gets for me.
Little Daylight made a riotous debut with their rowdy pop track, Overdose, released only a couple of months ago. Name in Lights is their second single, and they took the low road for this one, slowing it down and chilling out a bit. The result is one of my favourite new tracks.
That’s all for now! Over and out. -M
Let Matthew E. White soulful voice wash over you this evening. This Richmond, Virginia based songwriter and producer has made some serious waves in 2012. In 2011 he created his own label, Spacebomb Records the went on to release his debut album Big Inner to critical acclaim in August of 2012. This album has received high praise from Paste magazine, Consequence of Sound, The Guardian and Uncut magazine. His subtle and calming vocals are combined with orchestral jazzy melodies to create a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. It’s something that sounds pretty fresh and unique, and bounces along with a high dose of groove. Check out these two tracks then run out to find his full length! – K.
