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  • In “Mr. Wonderful,” previously mentioned electronic music producer Saint Pepsi combines a snappy trap beat with some schmaltzy synth leads. There’s a tight vocal sample that gives way to a fun, little drop in the song’s middle as well. Really melodic, smile-inducing production here!

  • Check out this glorious hour-long mix that Nicolas Jaar made in honor of John Lennon for the 33rd anniversary of his death. There are many standout phases Jaar goes through here, opening with an interview with Lennon; going on to string together various clips of drones, film scores, and experimental

  • A collection of tracks from East Coast beatmusic producer Lord RAJA, which have been assembled into a new, free EP titled Rubies. Loads of subdued grooves, atmosphere, and wonky textures on this thing. Enjoy! /via/

  • Lapalux drops what I’m assuming is a spare track from his recent full-length effort, Nostalchic. It’s an interesting track that works in multiple phases. Structurally, it definitely throws a few twists and turns at the listener, which is maybe why it didn’t make it onto the LP.

  • foodman is an electronic music producer I’ve been following on SoundCloud for months now. His account is one of many that I’ve run across whose owner doesn’t really have an album or much industry status, yet, he prolifically pumps out material that’s refreshing and oddly creative.

  • RocketNumberNine is pulling together an interesting blend of drone noise music with a bit of dance instrumental. It’s really all about the build and the collapse and repeating it in unexpected ways on “Rotunda”. It’s completely circular and often repeats itself just a rotunda should. What is special

  • Danny Brown drops a new, Skywlkr-produced track titled “Kush Coma,” and it features some bright synths, trap rhythms, and some pretty strange chorus vocals. It’s a pretty nutty beat, but Danny says pretty cutthroat and straightforward with a speedy flow that spits lyrics about his inebriated surreality. I hope

  • Dead Weight X (Single) by Hanz Experimental beatmusic producer HANZ drops a new single titled “Dead Weight X.” Spanning just over 14 minutes, it’s easily this dude’s most ambitious musical moment yet. I really dig how he combines elements of noise, melody, and head-bobbing hip hop grooves for